Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli

Mike Biselli
Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli

Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli, a nationally ranked healthcare and innovation podcast, and a member of the Health Podcast Network, highlights the innovators, the game changers, and the pioneers who are deeply passionate and relentless in valiantly solving the problems our healthcare industry is facing.

  1. Building Better Health Through Neighborhood Connections with Darin Buxbaum

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    Building Better Health Through Neighborhood Connections with Darin Buxbaum

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  The degradation of community ties across America has created an unprecedented health crisis, impacting millions of lives.  Our next guest, Darin Buxbaum, is addressing this epidemic as co-founder and CEO of Wider Circle.  Drawing from personal experience and deep healthcare expertise, Darin is pioneering an innovative approach that connects health plan members with trusted neighbors to create lasting, supportive communities.  Previously founding successful healthcare ventures and recognized among the top 40 Innovators Under 40, Darin brings unique insights to community-driven health improvement.  Join us to discover how Wider Circle's peer support model is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, reducing costs, improving outcomes, and most importantly, giving people a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Inspired by his grandmother's isolation after losing her spouse, Darin founded Wider Circle to combat loneliness through community connectionThe company matches engaged and less engaged health plan members in peer groups to build trust and encourage preventive careResults show $115 monthly cost savings per member, fewer hospitalizations, and 50% lower member attrition ratesProgram serves both Medicare and Medicaid members across generations, from maternity groups to senior support servicesCommunity "ambassadors" drive engagement by supporting peers and checking on absent members, especially in rural areas About our Guest:  Darin Buxbaum is the co-founder and CEO of Wider Circle, a company focused on building communities to improve health and quality of life through trusted connections. Previously, he was co-founder and VP of Product at Oration, an insurance tech company, enabling self-insured employers’ major reductions in prescription drug spending. He also founded HourGlass Technologies where he served as president and CEO for over five years, and also drove the development of a new medical-device technology. Darin was recognized as one of the top 40 Innovators Under 40 in the Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry, and currently sits on the Forbes Business Council. Wider Circle was also named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for 2024.  Darin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University and earned an MBA from Stanford University. Darin remains active with Stanford as a contributor and mentor to the BioDesign course and textbook. Links Supporting This Episode: Wider Circle Website: CLICK HEREDarin Buxbaum LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREWider Circle LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK...

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  2. Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity with George Pappas

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    Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity with George Pappas

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Healthcare organizations face mounting cybersecurity threats that can disrupt patient care, compromise sensitive data, and cripple operations.  Our next guest, George Pappas, is tackling these challenges head-on as CEO of Intraprise Health, a Health Catalyst Company.  With over 35 years of executive technology experience, George brings unique insights from leading DrFirst's growth to serving 1,400+ hospitals and 100,000 prescribers.  After witnessing multiple healthcare organizations fall victim to cyberattacks, he now leads Intraprise Health's mission to create a more cyber-resilient healthcare ecosystem.  Join us to discover how George and the Intraprise Health team are safeguarding healthcare’s digital frontier by helping organizations visualize their risk landscape, protect patient data, and stay ahead of evolving threats. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Cybersecurity is a team sport- while CISOs lead, every employee plays a crucial role in protectionHealthcare faces a perfect storm: aging infrastructure, limited budgets, and sophisticated cyber threatsChange Healthcare attack disrupted 30% of US healthcare payments, revealing cybersecurity's impact on patient carePrevention costs are 15-20 times less than recovery costs from cyberattacksNew York's stricter cybersecurity rules signal rising standards nationwide   About our Guest:  George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health, a Health Catalyst Company, is a high-tech executive with more than 35 years of deep cross-functional experience in Sales & Marketing, Professional Services, Operations, Product Management, and R&D. Most recently Chief Customer Officer and Chief Operating Officer at DrFirst, a medication management company, George was responsible for growing the customer base to over 1,400 hospitals and 100,000 prescribers in the US and Canada.   George has a long history of working with software and services companies, bringing them from inception to high-growth stage, with sizes from $5M to over $100M in revenue, including Initial Public Offerings. Prior to DrFirst, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Motionsoft, an Edison Partners portfolio company, after serving on their Board of Directors. Earlier, he was Executive Vice President at Presidium, as well as member of their Board of Directors. George has experience in a range of industries including Healthcare, Financial Services, Telecommunications, US National Security Community, and Higher Education. A seasoned executive with strong regional, national, and international experience, he has led R&D teams in the US, India, Russia, Poland, and China. He is active in CHIME and a member of their CFCHE program. George holds a patent in sales risk management and is a graduate of Boston University. Links Supporting This Episode:  Intraprise Health Website: CLICK HEREGeorge Pappas LinkedIn: CLICK HEREIntraprise Health LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli...

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  3. Unlocking Healthcare Access Through Smart Care Orchestration with Emily Will

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    Unlocking Healthcare Access Through Smart Care Orchestration with Emily Will

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Healthcare systems are rapidly evolving to meet patients where they are - online and on-demand.  Our next guest, Emily Will, is leading this digital transformation as Clinical Strategy Director at DexCare.  Drawing from her 15+ years as a Certified Orthopedic Nurse and firsthand experience implementing DexCare's platform, Emily brings unique insights into modernizing care access and delivery. Additionally, as Co-Chair of the American Nurses Association's Innovation Advisory Committee, Emily champions new care models that optimize both patient and provider experiences.  Join us to discover how DexCare's intelligent orchestration platform is revolutionizing how health systems get discovered at the point of search, match patients to best-fit care options, and maximize provider capacity - all while delivering the seamless digital experience today's healthcare consumers expect. Let's go! Episode Highlights: DexCare's platform increased clinic utilization by 75%, inspiring Emily to transition from customer to leader.Patient care discovery matches Starbucks-level convenience at the point of search.Smart routing led to 4x more virtual visits and 5-day shorter wait times.Health systems can now compete with digital disruptors while maintaining care continuity.Team-based care models optimize workforce efficiency and flexibility. About our Guest:  Emily is a Clinical Strategy Director at DexCare, a platform that enables health systems to deliver convenient, accessible, and integrated care. She is a Certified Orthopaedic Nurse with over 15 years of experience in nursing management, care coordination, and patient education. She is passionate about innovation and improving patient care access in ambulatory care. She excels at process improvement and project management, and has led several successful initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of orthopaedic services. She is also an advocate for the recognition of the unique and changing role of the nurse in ambulatory care, and strives to create a team-based care environment where each member has a unique role to play. Emily's athletic experience as a former track and field captain and record holder at Marquette University has shaped her leadership style and drive for success. Links Supporting This Episode: DexCare Website: CLICK HEREEmily Will LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREDexCare LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE

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  4. Building Hope: The Power of Peer Support in Trauma Care with Matt Kalina

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    Building Hope: The Power of Peer Support in Trauma Care with Matt Kalina

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Life-altering trauma creates ripple effects far beyond the initial injury, impacting survivors, families, and entire communities.  Our next guest, Matt Kalina, is transforming trauma recovery through the power of shared experiences.  As founder and CEO of TandemStride, Matt is building a virtual peer support platform that connects trauma survivors with mentors who have journeyed similar paths.  Inspired by his brother's journey as a bilateral amputee after surviving a train accident, Matt combines his extensive healthcare AI technology background with deeply personal insights into trauma recovery.  Join us to discover how TandemStride is revolutionizing post-trauma care by creating meaningful connections, reducing readmissions, improving mental health outcomes, and helping survivors rebuild their lives through the profound impact of lived experience. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Learn how a personal tragedy- his brother's train accident and bilateral amputation- inspired Matt to build a technology platform transforming trauma recoveryDiscover how TandemStride connects survivors with peer mentors virtually, providing critical support beyond hospital walls and traditional timeframesExamine why improved trauma survival rates have created an urgent need for better post-trauma support systems across healthcareUncover the impact of trauma: 140 million people face disability annually, with survivors experiencing 5x higher unemployment and significant PTSD riskHear how TandemStride's rapid growth to 50 trauma centers demonstrates the pressing need for early intervention and peer support in recovery   About our Guest: Matt Kalina started his professional life in public policy after graduating from The Ohio State University. For the last decade Matt has spent his time supporting growth and business development initiatives at digital health and healthcare technology startups. Matt is a solution and product enthusiast, with a passion for applying disruptive, emerging technology to the healthcare industry to improve efficiency and health outcomes. Most recently leading Strategy and Business Development at Olive AI where he spent 8 years driving growth that took the company from a handful of employees when he started to health tech unicorn at its peak - partnering with hundreds of hospitals and health plans. In 2024, Matt launched TandemStride, focused on supporting individuals that have experienced life-altering traumatic injuries - where he applies lessons learned from his high-growth start-up experience to a problem statement that he knows personally. In 2012, Matt’s brother, Mark, survived a pedestrian-train accident leaving him a bilateral amputee. This life-altering event led to the creation of The Mark Kalina Jr. Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to aiding individuals with severe traumatic injuries that Matt operates alongside his family. Links Supporting This Episode:  TandemStride Website: CLICK HEREMatt Kalina LinkedIn page: CLICK HERETandemStride LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: a...

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  5. Preventing AI-Powered Impersonation in Healthcare with Aaron Painter

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    Preventing AI-Powered Impersonation in Healthcare with Aaron Painter

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  In today's digital age, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations through sophisticated social engineering attacks, putting patient data and care delivery at risk.  Our next guest, Aaron Painter, is leading the charge against these threats as CEO of Nametag.  After witnessing friends and family fall victim to identity theft, Aaron assembled a team of security experts to build the next generation of online account protection.  While together, Aaron shares how Nametag is revolutionizing the ways healthcare organizations protect critical systems and patient information from AI-powered attacks.  Join us to discover how Aaron and the Nametag team are helping healthcare organizations prevent account takeovers, reduce helpdesk costs, and safeguard sensitive medical data in an era of deepfakes and sophisticated cyber threats. Let's go! Episode Highlights: How Nametag emerged from Aaron's personal experience with identity theft victims, revealing critical flaws in traditional security authentication methods.Learn why healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals, with patient health information commanding premium prices on the black market.Explore three critical security steps: implementing multi-factor authentication, testing help desk vulnerabilities, and enhancing infrastructure protection.Understand emerging threats including stolen patient data in phishing schemes, deepfake technology in social engineering, and identity fraud in hiring.Recognize how Nametag's emphasis on listening drove their evolution from social media authentication to protecting critical healthcare infrastructure. About our Guest:  Aaron Painter is a deepfake expert and the CEO of Nametag Inc., an identity verification company that is at the forefront of stopping social engineering attacks at the employee IT helpdesk. With a mission to bring authenticity to the internet and build more trusted relationships, Nametag is revolutionizing online account protection through innovative technology solutions. Having lived and worked in six countries across four continents, Aaron exemplifies a new generation of global leaders. Aaron is a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts, a member of Forbes Business Council, and a senior External Advisor to Bain & Company. He was also named the AWS 2019 Consulting Partner of the Year for his work at Cloudreach. A frequent media commentator, Aaron has appeared on Bloomberg and Cheddar News, and is also an active speaker, advisor, and investor to companies that are pursuing business transformation. Links Supporting This Episode: Nametag Website: CLICK HEREAaron Painter LinkedIn page: CLICK HERENametag LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to

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  6. Bridging Fertility Care Through Technology with Irene Alvarado

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    Bridging Fertility Care Through Technology with Irene Alvarado

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  Technology is helping revolutionize the most intimate healthcare journeys, and Irene Alvarado is at the forefront of reimagining fertility treatment.  As founder and CEO of Berry Fertility, she's transforming a complex and deeply personal medical experience through human-centered technology.  Drawing from her personal fertility journey and engineering expertise at Google, Irene is building a comprehensive platform that empowers patients and clinicians alike.  While together, Irene shares how she and her team are leveraging AI and intuitive design to be a supportive companion through one of life's most challenging medical processes.  Additionally, Irene also discusses how her team’s mission goes beyond software- it's about reducing complexity, providing personalized support, and making fertility treatments more accessible and manageable for everyone involved.  Join us as we explore how innovative and human-centered technology can fundamentally reshape fertility treatments. Let’s go!  Episode Highlights: Converted personal fertility treatment challenges into Berry Fertility, pioneering a patient-centered technological solutionEngineered an all-in-one fertility management app that consolidates fragmented healthcare tools for patients and clinicsDeployed AI-powered chat tools to revolutionize clinic support and address critical workforce shortagesUncovered emerging industry trends expanding fertility service accessibility and reducing treatment costsLaunched a free consumer app providing comprehensive fertility treatment resources and global patient support About our Guest:  Irene Alvarado is the founder and CEO of Berry Fertility, the fertility management app for IVF, IUI, embryo transfer, and egg freezing.  As CEO, Irene oversees the company’s overarching vision, product, and brand. She is also co-founder at Early Works, a product studio incubating vertically niche, applied AI software startups. Irene founded Berry Fertility after going through a fertility treatment herself.  Irene was previously a software engineer at Google, GitHub/Microsoft, and a geospatial startup at Samsung Accelerator. She helped create and launch digital products that reached millions of users, like the first massively used AI-powered coding assistant powered by large language models.  Irene has a M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University in Human Computer Interaction and a B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University. She was previously an adjunct professor at New York University. Links Supporting This Episode: Berry Fertility Website: CLICK HEREIrene Alvarado LinkedIn: CLICK HEREBerry Fertility LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: a...

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  7. Simplifying Complex Care with Intelligent Technology with Jamey Edwards

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    Simplifying Complex Care with Intelligent Technology with Jamey Edwards

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  The future of healthcare lies in human-centered technologies that simplify complex care and restore joy to medical practice.  Enter Jamey Edwards, a serial social impact founder reimagining patient experience through artificial intelligence.  As President and Chief Strategy Officer of Cairns Health, Jamey is leveraging AI, machine learning, and ambient sensing to transform how we support aging and chronically ill populations.  With over 25 years of building groundbreaking healthcare companies, Jamey embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of turning visionary concepts into practical solutions.  While together, Jamey shares how Cairns Health is creating an intelligent care companion that connects patients, caregivers, and clinical teams, which is pioneering a more compassionate  and efficient approach to healthcare delivery.  Join us as we explore how Jamey and his team are simplifying complex care with intelligent technology. Let’s go!  Episode Highlights: Reimagine healthcare by developing AI companions that simplify complex care plansChallenge status quo by leveraging technologies to restore joy in medical practiceExpand care accessibility through intelligent ambient sensing and proactive supportDrive innovation in value-based care by connecting caregivers, teams, and patientsTransform healthcare workforce by automating administrative tasks to focus on patient care About our Guest:  Jamey Edwards is a serial social impact founder on a mission to fix healthcare. He is currently serving as the President & Chief Strategy Officer at Cairns Health, a Khosla Ventures backed startup using AI, Machine Learning & Large Language Models to support increasing healthspan and the overall healthcare experience for our rapidly growing aging & polychronic populations. Jamey also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence for StartUp Health, the largest health innovation and moonshot community in the world.  Jamey has led, founded or co-founded companies in the hospital management, physician outsourcing and telemedicine space including Emergent Medical Associates, Pacific HealthWorks, Language Access Network, and most recently Cloudbreak Health, a leading health disparities solutions company that merged with UpHealth (NYSE: UPH) and went public via SPAC in a transaction worth over $1.4B. With over 25 years of experience in building successful companies, he is an advisor, mentor, and coach to entrepreneurs nationwide and a recognized thought leader and speaker on the topics of digital health, health equity, VC Investing and startup life. Jamey received his B.S. and M.B.A. from Cornell University where he graduated a Tradition Fellow. Jamey is a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) and on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, the Partners in Care Foundation, Pinksocks.life and also serves on the X-Prize Global Visioneering Team for Healthcare. Links Supporting This Episode: Cairns Health Website: CLICK HEREJamey Edwards LinkedIn page: CLICK HERECairns Health LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: a...

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  8. Building a Global Healthcare Platform with Tony Baldassarre

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    Building a Global Healthcare Platform with Tony Baldassarre

    This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview:  How can we reimagine medical care for communities disconnected from traditional healthcare systems?  Tony Baldassarre is answering that challenge through UniDoc Health's revolutionary H3 Health Cube, a self-contained virtual clinic that brings comprehensive medical appointments to patients previously left behind.  With a diverse background spanning security, information technology, and communications, Tony brings an outsider's innovative perspective to healthcare's most pressing challenges.  While together, Tony shares how UniDoc Health is creating a mobile, technology-enabled solution that can be deployed anywhere from remote indigenous communities to corporate campuses, all while proving comprehensive medical care can be both accessible and technologically advanced.  Join us as we explore how UniDoc Health is turning the vision of healthcare as a fundamental right into a tangible, scalable reality. Let’s go!  Episode Highlights: Pioneered a game-changing virtual clinic solution by identifying critical telemedicine gapsEngineered the H3 Health Cube, a rapidly deployable medical platform for diverse environmentsIntegrated advanced medical devices to enable real-time, multilingual diagnostic capabilitiesChampioned healthcare as a fundamental right through inclusive, technology-driven accessLeveraged cross-industry partnerships to drive transformative healthcare innovation About our Guest:  Mr. Baldassarre is the CEO, President, and director of UniDoc Health Corp, an eHealth Innovator and creator of the H3 Health Cube, a self-contained virtual clinic that enables patients to have comprehensive medical appointments remotely, offering access to physicians and specialists in real-time. He has over 30 years of senior leadership experience with companies ranging from start-ups to established multinational organizations in sectors including security, information technology, and communications. He brings a strong track record of driving growth through strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market share, elevating product visibility, and maximizing revenue, profitability, and shareholder returns. His successes include advancing organic growth in targeted segments through OEM partnerships, strategic alliances, and multi-level distribution networks. A seasoned executive, Mr. Baldassarre has deep expertise in managing corporate operations, international expansion, P&L oversight, product distribution, and marketing and sales initiatives. He also serves as President of LRG Security Canada Inc. and LRG Security Europe.  Links Supporting This Episode: UniDoc Website: CLICK HERETony Baldassarre LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREUniDoc Twitter page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: a...

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Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli, a nationally ranked healthcare and innovation podcast, and a member of the Health Podcast Network, highlights the innovators, the game changers, and the pioneers who are deeply passionate and relentless in valiantly solving the problems our healthcare industry is facing.

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