Slice Of Healthcare

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest:  Dr. Jeffrey Wessler, CEO and Founder at Heartbeat Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Heartbeat Health delivers virtual cardiology care across all 50 states, targeting value-based organizations.Founder Jeffrey Wessler emphasizes the importance of pivoting based on impact and patient need.Initial challenges led to a major shift from consumer-focused care to high-impact cardiovascular treatment.Wessler discusses the future of cardiology, focusing on implementation of existing treatments at scale.Encourages clinicians interested in tech to reach out to startups, highlighting opportunities for cross-industry collaboration.To learn more about Heartbeat Health:Website https://heartbeathealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/useheartbeat/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Kara Trott, Founder & Board Chair at Quantum Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Kara Trott founded Quantum Health, pioneering the field of healthcare navigation and care coordination.Her legal and consumer behavior background uniquely shaped Quantum’s patient-centric model.Trott’s leadership philosophy emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and employee empowerment.Quantum Health recently acquired Embold Health, expanding its impact across 8 million lives.Her new book No One Alone captures 25 years of leading and innovating in a resistant healthcare industry.To learn more about Quantum Health:Website https://quantum-health.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-health/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: h

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Amy Bucher, Chief Behavioral Officer at Lirio.What you’ll get out of this episode:Precision Nudging & Personalization: Lirio combines AI and behavioral science to deliver targeted nudges that help patients start and maintain healthy behaviors.Scientific Rigor with Real-World Speed: Lirio’s solutions are built on detailed, deliberate behavioral design processes that prioritize speed to impact and user testing.Redefining Personalization & Motivation: Most healthcare personalization lacks depth. Lirio emphasizes individualized, values-based communication to drive genuine engagement.Building Trust with Patients: Lirio fosters trust through transparency, tailored messaging, and respecting patient autonomy.Global Expansion & Scalable Impact: Lirio is launching interventions across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, with a vision of becoming the "air traffic control" for personalized health journeys.To learn more about Lirio:Websi

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Adam Stansell, CEO at Axle Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Axle Health's Major Pivot: Transitioned from delivering home health services to licensing its proprietary operations software.Key Insight from the Field: A revealing moment with a thumbtack-based scheduling system sparked the shift in focus.Execution Challenges: Took a year post-pivot to gain traction, eventually 10x'ing revenue in 2024.Funding Milestone: Closed Series A led by F-Prime, aligning with investors with deep operational and domain expertise.Vision Beyond Health: Adam reflects on the societal need for objective truth in the age of AI and misinformation.To learn more about Axle Health:Website https://www.axlehealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/axle-health/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.l

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Max Marchione, Co-Founder at Superpower.What you’ll get out of this episode:Building a Healthcare Super App: Superpower offers an AI-driven healthcare membership that includes 100+ blood biomarker tests, data integration, and holistic care.Vision of Widespread Access: Aims to create a health membership as universal as Amazon Prime, making preventive healthcare accessible and affordable.Founder Insights on Innovation: Max Marchione emphasizes the importance of ignoring outdated advice and maintaining conviction in forward-thinking solutions.Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Advises founders to build businesses that are resilient to advancements like AGI, focusing on immediate revenue and customer obsession.Personal Routines and Hacks: Max shares his productivity rituals, nutritional hacks (including a powerhouse smoothie), and mental resilience mantra.To learn more about Superpower:Website https://superpower.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/compan

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.What you’ll get out of this episode:Bill Taranto’s Journey: From Johnson & Johnson to leading Merck’s $600M GHI Fund focused on digital health and technology.Four Core Investment Areas: Drug discovery, clinical development, supply chain, and patient access/data.Portfolio Spotlights: Companies like Npower, Unnatural Products, Aerosafe Global, Cure AI, and Prognos are driving impactful innovation.Strategic Value of CVCs: Beyond capital, CVCs offer startups technical expertise, commercial agreements, and long-term support.Navigating Market Challenges: Insights on VC pullback, consolidation trends, and advice for startups on sustainable growth.To learn more about Merck:Website https://www.merck.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/merck/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show an

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra.What you’ll get out of this episode:Dr. Danna Chung's Diverse Medical Journey: From health policy and community clinics to innovative startups and AI-driven diagnostics.Personal Catalyst for Joining Ezra: A family cancer diagnosis led Dr. Chung to seek better early detection tools, ultimately connecting her to Ezra.The Power of Early Detection: Emphasizes how early cancer diagnosis, especially via total-body MRI, can dramatically improve survival rates.Ezra’s Tech-Driven Approach: AI-assisted scoring, personalized follow-up, and longitudinal health tracking make their screening more effective and responsible.Strategic Growth with Function Health: Recent acquisition boosts combined offerings of lab testing and imaging, expanding access and affordability.To learn more about Ezra:Website http://ezra.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezrainc/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth P

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Patrick Quigley, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, founded Sidecar Health from personal healthcare frustrations.Sidecar Health boasts a sub-1% claim denial rate, compared to the industry average of 19%.The platform empowers consumers with upfront pricing data and a Visa card to directly pay providers.Their model rewards members for choosing cost-effective care, returning an average of $1,000/year.Recent expansion includes Florida and large-scale adoption by jumbo employers like Koch Industries.To learn more about Sidecar Health:Website https://www.sidecarhealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecarhealth/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedI

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Jennifer Meyer, President of Commercial and Consumer Business at SonderMind.What you’ll get out of this episode:Jennifer Meyer reflects on her two-decade journey in healthcare and how it led her to SonderMind.SonderMind is transitioning mental health care from access-focused to outcomes-driven.The company’s innovative platform combines human-led therapy with AI-powered self-care tools.New areas of focus include women's mental health and support for chronic disease management.Product development at SonderMind is deeply informed by clinician feedback and emerging neuroscience.To learn more about SonderMind:Website https://www.sondermind.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondermind/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn:

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Joseph Perekupka, CEO at Freespira.What you’ll get out of this episode:28-Day At-Home Program: Freespira provides a medication-free treatment for panic disorder and PTSD, completed in the comfort of the patient's home.Personalized Support: Each patient is paired with a care coach ("Sherpa") to guide them and ensure clinical success.Focus on Accessibility: Freespira addresses care gaps by targeting underserved areas and ensuring insurance coverage.Regulatory Hopes: With evolving healthcare policies, Freespira aims to achieve nationwide reimbursement and accessibility.Life-Changing Results: Patients and health plans report transformative outcomes, from daily anxiety relief to rejoining family life.To learn more about Freespira:Website http://www.freespira.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/freespira/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show an

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Elli Kaplan, CEO & Founder at Neurotrack.What you’ll get out of this episode:Elli Kaplan’s background spans government, finance, and healthcare, with a personal connection to Alzheimer's disease.NeuroTrack’s digital cognitive tests provide accurate, stress-free screening for cognitive decline.The importance of early diagnosis and its impact on treatment outcomes for Alzheimer's patients.Future of digital cognitive health: growing support from healthcare systems and reimbursement for tests.To learn more about Neurotrack:Website http://www.neurotrack.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurotrack/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to sit

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Andreas Cleve, Co-Founder & CEO at Corti.What you’ll get out of this episode:Purpose-Built AI for Healthcare: Corti creates AI tools trained exclusively on healthcare data, ensuring higher quality and compliance compared to general-purpose models.Empowering Builders: Focused on equipping healthcare innovators—hospitals, startups, and life sciences—with specialized tools to build personalized, impactful solutions.Next-Gen Applications: Corti enables high-accuracy, speech-based interfaces for clinical reasoning, documentation, diagnostics, and revenue cycle management.Global Expansion and Impact: With half its customer base in North America and the rest in Europe, Corti aims to support a worldwide healthcare AI ecosystem.Events and Community Engagement: Catch Corti at HIMSS, VIVE, Vitalis, and SANTÉ Expo to connect and explore cutting-edge developments.To learn more about Corti:Website https://www.corti.ai Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Andrew Hines, Founder & CTO at Canvas Medical.What you’ll get out of this episode:Canvas Medical empowers ambulatory practices with a powerful EMR that supports in-person, telehealth, and multi-setting care delivery.Developer tools enable rapid innovation, allowing practices to solve workflow issues and build custom extensions in under a day.Built for practices with a vision, Canvas Medical thrives in settings where teams want to iterate their care models using software and AI.Supports complex, high-touch care specialties like dementia, renal disease, pediatrics, and oncology with AI-powered optimization.Trusted by growing practices, Canvas Medical handles smooth transitions from legacy systems, helping clients future-proof their operations.To learn more about Canvas Medical:Website https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvas-medical/Linkedin https://canvasmedical.com Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-gro

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Roozbeh Ghaffari, CEO & Co-Founder at Epicore Biosystems.What you’ll get out of this episode:Founder Spotlight: Roozbeh Ghaffari shares his journey from neuroscience research to leading Epicore Systems.Pioneering Wearables: Epicore Biosystems’ GX Sweat Patch innovates real-time hydration and biochemical monitoring.Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with Gatorade, PepsiCo, and Chevron drive deployment across industries.Global Growth & Impact: Series B funding fuels expansion into high-need regions like Asia and the Middle East.Future Vision: Advancing from hydration to stress, fatigue, and kidney health biomarkers.To learn more about Epicore Biosystems:Website https://www.epicorebiosystems.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/epicore-biosystems/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Ross Harper, CEO & Co-Founder at Limbic.What you’ll get out of this episode:Scaling Mental Healthcare with AI: Limbic uses regulated AI agents to bridge the gap between mental health needs and clinical supply, enabling autonomous intake, triage, diagnostics, and care delivery.Largest Deployment of Generative AI in UK Healthcare: Adopted by 40% of the UK's NHS, supporting over 420,000 patients.Proven Clinical Impact: Peer-reviewed research in top journals (e.g., Nature Medicine) shows improved outcomes, reduced wait times, and better access—especially for underserved communities.Rapid U.S. Expansion: In just 9 months, Limbic has gone live in 13 states with a roadmap to reach all 50.Next-Gen AI Tools Incoming: Limbic is introducing voice capabilities and deeper clinical insights to further improve engagement and care delivery.To learn more about Limbic: Website https://limbic.ai Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/limbic-ai/Our sponso

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Tawny Hammett-Irvine, Founder & CEO at Mosona Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:The Mosona Vision: Tawny Hammett-Irvine introduces Mosona Health, a platform integrating genomics, quantum biology, and bioelectric field mapping to transform health diagnostics and interventions.Personal Catalyst: A misdiagnosis in her mother’s healthcare journey led Tawny to discover the power of AI and environmental triggers like black mold.Scientific Epiphany: Insights from quantum mechanics, AI, and bioelectricity led to her theory of a unified intelligence field shaping human health.Foundational Shift: Tawny proposes DNA as a quantum system interacting with a non-local intelligence field, controlled by bioelectricity.Call to Action: She invites visionary scientists, advisors, and investors to join the mission of rewriting the blueprint of modern medicine.To learn more about:  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyhammett/Our sponsors

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Dr. Jim Bonnette, Chief Medical Officer at 86Borders.What you’ll get out of this episode:Siloed strategies fail—coordination and patient focus are critical.Overuse of vendors leads to confusion and poor patient engagement.Real-time data and personal interaction significantly boost outcomes.Quality outreach hinges on empathy, not just volume.Targeted member education drives both satisfaction and star ratings.To learn more about 86Borders:Website: https://86borders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/86borders/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Peter Donnelly, CEO & Co-Founder at Genomics.What you’ll get out of this episode:Genomics’ Mission: Founded in 2014, Genomics is bridging cutting-edge genetic research with real-world healthcare solutions.Actionable Insights: Advances now allow actionable health insights for ~70% of people via genetic testing.Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with companies like Vertex and GSK use genetics to improve drug targeting and trial outcomes.Insurance Innovation: Life insurers are early adopters of genetics to promote longevity and healthier lives.The Future Is Now: With global health systems under pressure, predictive genomics is primed to shift care from treatment to prevention.To learn more about Genomics:Website: http://www.genomics.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genomics-ltd/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's So

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guests: Navin Gupta, CEO at Viventium & Hadas Nahon, VP of Engineering at Viventium.What you’ll get out of this episode:• Workforce challenges are deepening: Staffing shortages and burnout remain critical issues across skilled nursing and home health sectors.• Viventium's tech empowers caregivers: Tools like auto-scheduling and OpenShift Management streamline work and respect employee preferences.• Retention is built on usability: Simplified onboarding, accurate payroll, and employee-first interfaces improve early retention and reduce friction.• Partnerships and APIs drive innovation: Viventium’s robust API framework enables seamless integration across the healthcare tech ecosystem.• AI and data are shaping the future: Predictive scheduling and intelligent dashboards are on the horizon to support decision-making and reduce burnout.To learn more about Viventium:Website: https://www.viventium.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/viventiu

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Adam Groff, CEO & Co-Founder at Maribel Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:Adam Groff, a practicing hospitalist and seasoned healthcare entrepreneur, co-founded Maribel Health to revolutionize care delivery.Maribel Health uses home-based care to solve health system challenges like capacity, cost, and workforce limitations.Inspired by a personal story, Groff named the company after a friend whose care journey highlighted gaps in home care access.The team partners with health systems like Mercy and Bayada to expand virtual care and palliative services.Maribel Health is building a “care orchestration platform” to better coordinate between EMRs and care delivery in the home.To learn more about Maribel Health:Website: https://www.maribelhealth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maribelhealth/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show