Taking the Pulse: a Health Care Podcast Taking The Pulse

This week, Heather and Lauren welcome back previous guest Dave DeStefano, the President & CEO of We Are Sharing Hope SC, a federally designated Organ Procurement Organization that facilitates life-saving organ and life-enhancing tissue donation across the state. Dave shares how they educate the public on the vital need for donors, the incredible impact of how many lives can be saved from one organ donor hero, and how they support family members during a donation process. Tune in now!

Maynard Nexsen’s Matthew and Lauren share their insights on how artificial intelligence has permeated the healthcare and life sciences industry through applications in data storage and use, treatments, clinical research, and much more. We dive into how they help providers manage the constantly evolving use of AI while also navigating the current and potential regulations looking to keep up. Tune in now for an informative episode!

Lauren and Heather welcome Alan Moise and Tate Stewart of Thrive Senior Living, a dynamic operator of next generation senior housing communities. We have an insightful conversation about the future of assisted living as demographic and technology shifts disrupt the industry, and we also dive into the unique qualities of Thrive Senior Living including their incorporation of AI. Tune in to episode 197 now! 

This week, Heather and Matthew welcome the Maynard Nexsen health care team’s newest addition, Rebecca Thornhill, an experienced health care attorney who guides clients through regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. Rebecca shares her deep knowledge on Certificate of Need (CON) regulations and also dives into the impact, risks, and benefits of deregulation in health care and much more. Tune in to episode 196 now!

Gaston College President Dr. John Hauser joins Heather and Matthew for episode 195 to discuss the vital work the college is doing to educate and train life sciences and healthcare workers. We learn about their impressive Health Science Education and Simulation Center and its significant economic benefits as well as other programs preparing students for the biotech and biomedical fields in North Carolina. Tune in now!

For this week’s episode, Heather and Lauren welcome David Stefanich, the CEO and co-founder of Rymedi, an award-winning tech company helping labs modernize the clinical diagnostic experience. David shares his thoughts on workforce issues in the life sciences industry including attracting talent in the Southeast, securing international workers, and inspiring the next generation of life sciences professionals. Tune in now!