HealthBiz with David E. Williams
The HealthBiz podcast features in-depth interviews on healthcare business, technology and policy with entrepreneurs and CEOs. Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting boutique, Health Business Group https://healthbusinessgroup.com/ a board member and investor in private healthcare companies, and author of the Health Business Blog. His strategic and humorous approach to healthcare provides a refreshing break from the usual BS. Connect with David on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideugenewilliams
Episodes
207 episodes
Interview with Chamber CEO George Aloth
Join me in exploring value-based care with George Aloth, co-founder and CEO of Chamber. George shares his inspiring journey from his upbringing in Baltimore to his pivotal role in shaping healthcare. With a unique educational background in acco...
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Episode 207
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Interview with Laudio CEO Russ Richmond
As a physician and healthcare CEO, Russ Richmond already knew a lot about healthcare. But when a bad accident put him into the hospital for three months he developed a much more profound understanding of caregiving.In particular, he lea...
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Episode 206
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Ending polycystic kidney disease. Interview with PKDO founder Richard Kellner
Richard Kellner is on a mission to end polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a leading cause of kidney failure in younger people. The key is combining pre-implantation genetic testing with in vitro fertilization to prevent the disease from bei...
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Episode 205
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Interview with Weave CEO Brett White
Explore the life and career of Brett White, CEO of Weave, an AI-powered platform designed to support small and mid-sized medical practices. Brett shares his formative experiences growing up in Northern California, working on a farm, and benefit...
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Episode 204
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31:53
PatientPay and ClearGage merge: Interview with CEO Tom Furr
PatientPay and ClearGage are merging. I interviewed CEO Tom Furr to get his take. The combined offering is intended to deliver a comprehensive billing and payment platform that includes estimation and eligibility along with streamlined patient ...
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Episode 203
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Interview with BCBS MA CEO Sarah Iselin
Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Sarah Iselin is a great asset for Massachusetts. I admired her work when she ran the Department of Healthcare Finance and Policy and then the BCBS Foundation, and was grateful for her rescue of Massachusetts' implemen...
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Episode 202
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Interview with Provalytics CEO Jeff Greenfield
Jeff Greenfield's journey is fascinating. As a child he was enchanted with magic, fell in love with Disney, and was transformed by a year in Israel during high school. Jeff shares how his early experiences shaped his career path, f...
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Episode 201
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Interview with Sidekick Health CEO, Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson
Most people living with chronic conditions have more than one, yet digital health is full of point solutions for specific conditions. Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson transformed that insight into Sidekick Health, which takes a platform approach to add...
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Episode 200
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21:05
How bad is Gen Z's mental health? Interview with Wave CEO Dr. Sarah Adler
Dr. Sarah Adler, founder and CEO of Wave and clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, shares her journey from childhood through an eclectic academic path at Columbia University, a brief stint in medical school, and an ...
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Episode 199
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Interview with CVS Accountable Care Leader Dr. Mohamed Diab
Can value-based care transform the American healthcare system? In this episode, we dive deep into this pressing question with Dr. Mohamed Diab, president of CVS Accountable Care. Dr. Diab highlights systemic challenges, such as physician ...
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Episode 198
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Overcoming antibiotic resistance. Interview with TAXIS CEO Greg Mario
Greg Mario, CEO of TAXIS Pharmaceuticals shares his dynamic journey from a childhood of constant relocations to spearheading the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections. Greg opens up about his immigrant grandparents' profound influence a...
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Episode 197
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Interview with Rocco Coniglio
Unlock the secrets to effective behavioral health management in long-term care in this interview with Rocco Coniglio, a powerhouse in healthcare entrepreneurship. From a sports-driven childhood in Pittsburgh to collegiate triumphs as a middle l...
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Episode 196
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Interview with FibroBiologics CEO Pete O’Heeron
Listen in to this informative episode with Pete O'Heeron, CEO of FibroBiologics, as we explore his journey from a small, innovative town to the forefront of healthcare innovation. Pete shares how his upbringing in a medically inclin...
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Episode 195
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25:22
Interview with Tufts and Navvis on Value-Based Care
The future of healthcare isn't just about treating illness, but fundamentally reshaping how care is delivered and experienced. Join us as Emily Young from Tufts Medicine Integrated Network and Courtney Fortner from Navvis share their compel...
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Episode 194
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Interview with CaviSense CEO Jordan Rubinson
What if your dentist could spot cavities long before they became a problem? Join us as we chat with Jordan Rubinson, CEO of CaviSense, about his interesting journey from pharma to medtech We start by discussing Jordan's early influences, ...
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Episode 193
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Interview with DecisionRx President Travis Morgan
Travis Morgan, President and CFO of DecisionRx touts medication optimization as the way to improve outcomes and reduce costs. In this episode, Travis shares his journey from an entrepreneurial upbringing to making waves in the life sc...
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Episode 192
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Interview with ICER CEO Sarah Emond
Curious about the forces driving healthcare pricing and access? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sarah Emond, President and CEO of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER). Sarah's upbringing in a family passionate abo...
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Episode 191
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Interview with Employer Coalition President Eileen McAnenny
Eileen McAnenny, the driving force behind the Employer Coalition on Health in Massachusetts shares her journey from a typical Irish Catholic home in Somerville (before it was fashionable) to a leader in healthcare policy and cost management...
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Episode 190
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29:37
Interview with Spikewell CEO BK Nayak
Explore the professional journey of BK Nyak, the innovative leader behind Spikewell, whose advancements are revolutionizing hospital IT solutions. In this conversation, we examine BK's progression from his early days in India to becoming ...
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Episode 189
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27:06
Interview with Mindful Care CEO Dr. Tamir Aldad
In this episode, Dr. Tamir Aldad, founder and CEO of Mindful Care, joins me to discuss strategies for addressing the challenges in mental health accessibility and costs. Dr. Aldad brings a unique blend of medical insight and business expert...
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Episode 188
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25:28
Solo Episode: Menthol cigs and other big news of the week
Menthol cigarettes, the FTC's attempts to boost competition in healthcare, the mental health of Jewish college students, and the TikTok ban. What do they all have in common?Not much, except that they were all in the news this week and I...
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Episode 187
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Interview with Mass Assoc of Health Plans CEO Lora Pellegrini
Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP) leader Lora Pellegrini got interested in policy and politics at a young age. She had the opportunity to work with luminaries like Ted Kennedy and John Kerry early in her career, as she rose t...
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Episode 186
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Interview with Lumeon CEO Robbie Hughes
Ironically, patient care coordination itself is often uncoordinated. It's spread across multiple providers and administrators, causing frustration for care teams and patients.Lumeon founder and CEO Robbie Hughes has developed an approac...
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Episode 185
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Interview with Eyebot CEO Matthias Hofmann
Matthias Hoffman first became conscious of his vision as a teenager. He and his friends in Switzerland dreamed of becoming pilots (none actually did) but Matthias's hopes were dashed early on due to inadequate vision.While pursuing elec...
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Episode 184
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32:57
Automated medical bill audits for consumers. Interview with HealthLock CEO Scott Speranza
Most medical bills contain errors. Over-billing and outright fraud are far too common. What's a consumer to do? In this episode, CEO Scott Speranza shares how HealthLock performs automated audits of medical bills by seamlessl...
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Episode 183
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