The Pulse by Wharton Digital Health
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsCapturing the pulse of healthcare innovation spanning leaders across the healthcare ecosystem.
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Lisa Suennen, Manatt, on what you must know as a healthcare investor
February 18, 2020 18:17 - 35 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, we chat about some of Lisa’s pithy, spot on publications (“3 Questions Every Investor Must Ask”, “13 Rules for Healthcare Entrepreneurs/Innovators”), her role in advancing women in healthcare, and how she got to where she is today. Lisa Suennen currently works at Manatt, where she runs the digital technology group, consults with the healthcare group, and runs Manatt Venture Fund. Lisa also writes a popular blog, Venture Valkyrie, and co-hosts a podcast called “TechTonics” wi...
Matt McCambridge, Eden Health, on defining the future of primary care
February 13, 2020 13:30 - 37 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode of The Pulse podcast, Vivien interviews Matt McCambridge, Co-Founder and CEO of Eden Health about his entrepreneurial journey in building the future of patient-centered healthcare. Eden Health is a new kind of doctor's office that combines a private primary care practice, 24/7 telemedicine, and a personalized insurance navigation into one simple platform.
Lauren Lisher, Mount Sinai Health Partners, on innovating care delivery in NYC
February 05, 2020 13:40 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBIn this episode of The Pulse podcast, we interview Lauren Lisher, Chief Product Officer of Mount Sinai Health Partners about her journey in innovating the delivery of healthcare in NYC. Mount Sinai Health Partners is forging new partnerships with purchasers and investing in population health to improve costs while maintaining quality and increasing access.
Lauren Lisher, Mount Sinai Health Partners
February 05, 2020 13:40 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBThe hot take: Large health systems are realizing the importance of innovative models of care. Mount Sinai Health Partners (MSHP) has demonstrated significant success in working directly with purchasers and investing in population health to improve costs while maintaining quality and increasing access. Lauren Lisher (WG ’09) has been part of the team since 2017 and now serves as its Chief Product Officer. In this episode, we explore Lauren’s path to Mount Sinai, her experience working in an e...
Mike Botta, Sesame, on building a direct care marketplace as a first time founder
January 24, 2020 13:50 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode of The Pulse podcast, we interview Mike Botta, founder of Sesame, about his path to founding a direct-care marketplace with David Goldhill. Sesame is a New York-based startup building out a direct care marketplace for individuals to purchase a full range of medical services.
Mike Botta | Sesame
January 24, 2020 13:50 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMike Botta is the Co-Founder of Sesame Health, a marketplace for healthcare services revolutionizing care with real price transparency.
Michael Meng, Stellar Health, on bridging the incentive gap through value-based care
July 09, 2019 12:43 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode of The Pulse podcast, we interview Michael Meng, Co-Founder and CFO of Stellar Health, about using data to help providers capitalize on new incentive opportunities by integrating them within existing workflows. StellarHealth is an early stage startup working to bridge the incentive gap between insurers and providers by offering its technology solution to guide providers engaged in value-based arrangements.
Michael Meng, StellarHealth, 5/7/2019
July 09, 2019 12:43 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Hot Take: StellarHealth is an early stage startup working to bridge the incentive gap between insurers and providers by offering its technology solution to guide providers engaged in value-based arrangements. StellarHealth was founded by healthcare veterans and alums of Wharton’s MBA program with deep experience across healthcare. We are joined by Michael Meng, Co-Founder and CFO of StellarHealth. In this podcast you’ll learn about StellarHealth’s founding story, achievements to date, a...
Michael Greeley, Flare Capital Partners, on how Flare invests in people and talent development
July 02, 2019 05:33 - 44 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we interview Michael Greeley, co-founder and general partner at Flare Capital Partners. Jason and Michael discuss Flare's investment strategy and focus on people and talent development. Flare Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with healthcare entrepreneurs and established healthcare organizations to reinvent the business of healthcare.
Michael Greeley, Flare Capital Partners, 7/2/2019
July 02, 2019 05:33 - 44 minutes - 27.2 MBThe hot take: In this episode we talk with Michael Greeley, co-founder and general partner at Flare Capital Partners, a venture capital firm that partners with healthcare entrepreneurs and established healthcare organizations to reinvent the business of healthcare. In our discussion we talk about why Michael remains bullish on the opportunities for new healthcare companies, how early-stage companies are impacted by the broader market environment, why people are the most important component t...
Dhruv Vasishtha - PatientPing 6/10/19
June 11, 2019 00:45 - 35 minutes - 23.1 MBDhruv is a Senior Product Manager at PatientPing. In this episode, Dhruv and Lora chat about the technical nitty-gritty that powers the company, the awesome culture of the team, and tips for breaking into Product Management.
Dhruv Vashistha, PatientPing, on how PatientPing actually works and what day-to-day at the company is like
June 11, 2019 00:45 - 35 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, Dhruv talks us through the inner workings of the company, from the nitty gritty technical platform to the day-to-day culture of the team. PatientPing has raised over $40M from investors like First Round Capital, GV, LTP and Andreessen Horowitz.
Mariam Malik, Genoa Healthcare Telepsychiatry, on creating new delivery mechanisms for psychiatric treatment
May 14, 2019 13:54 - 35 minutes - 64.2 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we interview Mariam Malik, Senior Director of Physician Partnerships of Genoa Healthcare Telepsychiatry about the deeply personal experiences that motivated her interest in behavioral health and how she has led a team prioritizing treatment center needs and clinician experience. Genoa Healthcare Telepsychiatry is expanding access to high-quality psychiatry to clinical sites across the country through telepsychiatry and pharmacy services.
Mariam Malik, Genoa Health Telepsychiatry, 4/4/19
May 14, 2019 13:54 - 35 minutes - 64.2 MBThe hot take: Telepsychiatry has stormed onto the field in caring for the most complex behavioral health (BH) populations. 1DocWay has had a successful journey from Wharton start-up to its most recent acquisition as Genoa Healthcare Telepsychiatry by OptumRx, a UnitedHealth Group company. Mariam Malik (WG ’16) has been a part of the team since interning there during her MBA as a Product Manager, and is now Senior Director of Physician Partnerships. In this episode, we explore the deeply pers...
James Chaukos, Cricket Health, on the market opportunity for dialysis and the intricacies of scaling a business
March 27, 2019 13:54 - 31 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, James discusses the pain points in the existing kidney care model and how Cricket sets out to change this. James is Co-Founder, CFO and also leads HR and Recruiting. Cricket Health has raised $24M+ from Oak, First Round and others to tackle kidney care through tech-enabled healthcare services.
James Chaukos, Cricket Health, 2/14/19
March 27, 2019 13:54 - 31 minutes - 22.9 MBCricket Health has raised $24M+ from Oak, First Round and others to tackle kidney care through tech-enabled healthcare services. James is Co-Founder, CFO and also leads Recruiting. In this podcast you'll learn about why the dialysis market is ripe for change. Also we take a deep dive into scaling a company: what the challenges are and how Cricket maintains its culture and caliber of talent.
Mike Kjiewski & Vidya Murthy, MedCrypt, on designing secure life dependent medical devices
February 20, 2019 01:18 - 37 minutes - 22.5 MBMedcrypt is a software-based medical device cybersecurity company focused on ensuring medical devices are as safe and secure as technologically possible. Mike, Vidya, and their team raised more than $8M in funding (including Section 32) and went through Y-Combinator's Winter 2019 cohort.
Vidya and Mike, MedCrypt, 2/5/19
February 20, 2019 01:18 - 37 minutes - 22.5 MBThe hot take: Two Wharton grads have jumped into the burgeoning space of medical device cybersecurity and they are off to a hot start! Mike, Vidya and their team have raised more than $3M+ in funding and are currently in Y-Combinators’ Winter 2019 cohort. In this episode you get an overview of the space, why it matters and how MedCrypt is poised to play a big role.
Grace Bell, CareMore Health, on creating new care models for the sickest populations
February 19, 2019 08:02 - 36 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we interview Grace Bell, Head of Specialty Operations at CareMore Health, about the managed care landscape in general and CareMore's model in specific. CareMore Health is an integrated health plan and clinical delivery system that blends a high-touch clinical approach with innovative technologies to care for the most complex populations while maximizing efficiency and quality.
Grace Bell, CareMore, 12/19/18
February 19, 2019 08:02 - 36 minutes - 22.1 MBThe hot take: A consistent mentor in the Wharton HCM community, Grace Bell is has long been at the forefront of managed care. From her time in implementation consulting, to the New York City Department of Health and now to Specialty Operations at CareMore, Grace builds solutions for high needs patients across the spectrum. In this episode we dive into CareMore, her roles and Grace’s take on the managed care landscape.
Kristen Coletto, Aetion, 12/13/18
February 19, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.1 MBThe hot take: Kristen is a shining example of how Wharton grads can dive straight into industry after B-school and have an outstanding career. After Wharton she turned down consulting and offers in NYC and SF to instead head up to Hartford, CT to work at Aetna. She’s had some incredible, hands-on experiences and now manages partnerships for a very hot, Wharton-led startup called Aetion, based in NYC.
Kristen Coletto, Aetion, on using Real World Evidence to accelerate drug discovery and commercialization
February 19, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we interview Kristen Coletto, Strategic Partnerships at Aetion about using real world evidence to speed up drug R&D and recreate clinical trials with the FDA to make better decisions around drug approval and delivery. Aetion is a health care technology company that delivers real-world evidence to determine which treatments work best, for whom, and when.
Imran Cronk, Ride Health, 11/26/18
February 19, 2019 07:58 - 40 minutes - 24.8 MBThe hot take: In this episode, Imran walks us through scaling a digital health startup to 25 states in just two years. A recent Penn undergrad, Imran is deeply connected to the Wharton Healthcare community, which has been extremely influential in his ability to scale Ride Health. Ride is tackling the access issue plaguing almost 4M Americans per year who are cannot reach their medical care.
Imran Cronk, Ride Health, on scaling non-emergency medical transportation in a nuanced reimbursement landscape
February 19, 2019 07:58 - 40 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we interview Imran Cronk, CEO of Ride Health about scaling a tech-enabled NEMT startup to 25 states in just two years. Ride Health is tackling the access issue plaguing almost 4M Americans per year who delay or miss care because of a lack of transportation.
Mamta Patel, Flatiron, 11/9/18
February 19, 2019 07:56 - 33 minutes - 22.2 MBThe hot take: In this episode, Mamta provides an overview of the oncology data space and key insights into the day-to-day operations at Flatiron. She had an operations consulting background before Wharton and was able to leverage that at a time when Flatiron needed strong and measurable growth. Bonus from this episode: Mamta’s thoughtful career advice on choosing your next step and what matters to you.
Mamta Patel, Flatiron Health, on driving operational excellence in the oncology data space
February 19, 2019 07:56 - 33 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, Mamta, Head of Operational Excellence, provides an overview of the oncology data space and key insights into the day-to-day operations at Flatiron. She had an operations consulting background before Wharton and was able to leverage that at a time when Flatiron needed strong and measurable growth. Bonus from this episode: Mamta’s thoughtful career advice on choosing your next step and what matters to you.
B.A. Sillah, Militia Hill Ventures, on accelerating life science innovations
February 19, 2019 07:53 - 35 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we interview Dr. B.A. Sillah on accelerating life science innovations through venture capital. Investor at Militia Hill Ventures Militia Hill Ventures (MHV) is a Philadelphia-based life science venture capital firm. The company uses an “active model” venture mentality to truly piece together the right ideas, with the right people at the right time.
B.A. Sillah, Militia Hill Ventures, 11/3/18
February 19, 2019 07:53 - 35 minutes - 23.8 MBThe hot take: B.A. is a double Penn graduate (M.D. and MBA in 2017) and has had a variety of roles in both hospital systems and venture capital. Currently he is at Militia Hill Ventures (MHV), a Philadelphia-based life science venture capital firm. The company uses an “active model” venture mentality to truly piece together the right ideas, with the right people at the right time. Militia Hill Ventures is actively bringing on MBA interns and has deep connections to the Penn community.
Lauren Post, Grand Rounds, 10/12/18
February 19, 2019 07:50 - 33 minutes - 22.1 MBThe hot take: Grand Rounds is a San Francisco based, healthcare navigation company, mostly for self-insured employers. The company has raised over $100M since its inception and counts Walmart amongst its customers. The market for navigating healthcare benefits is growing especially as quality, particularly Provider quality, becomes key to ensuring that patients get timely access to the right care. The company is actively hiring MBAs in a variety of roles.
Lauren Post, Grand Rounds, on healthcare navigation as an employee benefit
February 19, 2019 07:50 - 33 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode of The Pulse Podcast, Lauren Post, Director of Account Management, shares more about the market for navigating healthcare benefits and how Grand Rounds thinks about provider quality. The company has raised over $100M since its inception and counts Walmart amongst its customers.