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Vital Signs with Jacob Effron and Nikhil Krishnan

by Redpoint Ventures
Healthcare
Patient Empowerment
Large Language Models
Generative AI
Social Determinants Of Health
AI In Healthcare
Digital Health
Value-Based Care
Health Insurance
Data Privacy
Prompt Engineering
Maternal Health
Telehealth
Newborn Health
Medicaid
Oscar Health
Real-World Evidence
Artificial Intelligence
Clinical Notes
Health Care Access

On Vital Signs, Jacob Effron and Nikhil Krishnan dig into cutting-edge trends in healthtech and the people shaping them. Every two weeks they’ll explore a new sub-sector and trend with policy leaders, startup founders and industry executives. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss any of it!

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Warner Thomas
CEO of Sutter Health
Sutter Health
Episode: Ep 64: Sutter Health CEO & President Warner Thomas on Digital Transformation and the Future of Health Systems
Viren Shetty
Vice Chairman of Narayana Health
Narayana Health
Episode: Ep 63: Narayana Health Vice Chairman on Scaling Quality Care in India and Tech’s Role
Walid Mehanna
Chief Data and AI Officer at Merck KGaA
Merck KGaA
Episode: Ep 62: Merck KGaA Chief Data and AI Officer on Scaling AI in Pharma and The Future of Enterprise Software
Joshua Meier
CEO and Co-Founder of Chai Discovery
Chai Discovery
Episode: Ep 61: Co-Founder of Chai Discovery Joshua Meier on 99% Faster Drug Discovery, BioTech’s AlphaGo Moment, Building Photoshop for Molecules
Elliot Cohen
Co-founder of PillPack and CEO of General Medicine
General Medicine
Episode: Ep 60: General Medicine's Elliot Cohen on Lessons from PillPack and Amazon and The Future of AI x Healthcare
Rushika Fernandopulle
Former CEO of Iora Health, a pioneer in value-based care.
Harvard Medical School
Episode: Ep 58: Iora Health Former CEO Rushika Fernandopulle on Current State of Value Based Care Across Payer Types and AI’s Role in Primary Care
Frank Wu
CEO of Taro Health
Taro Health
Episode: Ep 57: Taro Health CEO Frank Wu on Direct Primary Care, The History of InsurTech and AI for Payers
Erik Wexler
CEO of Providence Health
Providence Health
Episode: Ep 56: Providence CEO Erik Wexler on Evaluating Partnerships, Policy and Leadership
Daniel Perez
Co-founder and CEO of Hinge Health
Hinge Health
Episode: Ep 55: Hinge Health CEO Daniel Perez on Effective Employer Sales, Patient Engagement and His Top Advice to Founders

Hosts

Jacob Effron
Host of Vital Signs, contributing insights on health technology trends and innovation.
Nikhil Krishnan
Co-host of Vital Signs, exploring healthcare innovation with industry experts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Must-listen for those in healthtech!

    Very well-researched interviewing which leads to thoughtful conversations from all types of perspectives in the healthtech industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amooradian
    United States3 years ago
  • Very well done

    Great guests that are a true conversation. I’d pick this podcast over many other healthcare industry podcasts out there. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andy4739(928:
    United States3 years ago
  • Clear, crisp insight

    Great discussion of past, present and future of value-based care start-ups and policy by two extremely knowledgeable and articulate participants in the space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoConnect
    United States4 years ago

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Feedback indicates a preference for its clear focus on current and future trends in healthcare, making it a valuable resource for industry professionals.
The podcast garners praise for its engaging guest lineup, leading to thought-provoking conversations that resonate with listeners in the healthtech space.

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Ep 64: Sutter Health CEO & President Warner Thomas on Digital Transformation and the Future of Health Systems
Q: What's one thing you've changed your mind on in healthcare in the past year?
The impact a single leader can have on driving positive change, as well as the acceleration of technology in healthcare are significant insights I've gained.
Ep 64: Sutter Health CEO & President Warner Thomas on Digital Transformation and the Future of Health Systems
Q: What other parts of AI are you paying attention to?
Voice documentation in home care and administrative work automation through AI are significant opportunities we see.
Ep 64: Sutter Health CEO & President Warner Thomas on Digital Transformation and the Future of Health Systems
Q: How do you think about the next frontiers of what the consumer experience looks like at Sutter?
We're focused on helping people navigate the system and providing integrated capabilities in neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic and sports medicine.
Ep 62: Merck KGaA Chief Data and AI Officer on Scaling AI in Pharma and The Future of Enterprise Software
Q: How realistic do you think that vision of digitally simulating drugs and the human body is over the next decade?
I think it's still a moonshot, but I focus more on the direction we need to go rather than obsessing over timelines.
Ep 62: Merck KGaA Chief Data and AI Officer on Scaling AI in Pharma and The Future of Enterprise Software
Q: How do you prioritize the set of things to go after as an organization?
We have set up our overall system very federated for a reason, allowing us to act fast and local when needed while capitalizing on innovation ecosystems.

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Focused on the latest trends in health technology, insightful conversations with industry leaders shape this collection of discussions. Featuring voices from diverse sectors within healthcare, episodes tackle topics ranging from digital transformations in hospitals to the role of artificial intelligence in pharmaceuticals. Noteworthy themes include the intricacies of value-based care, healthcare accessibility, and innovative health solutions that prioritize patient engagement and technology integration. This podcast is likely to attract professionals looking to stay informed about significant developments and innovations within the healthtech landscape.

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1. Warner Thomas
2. Viren Shetty
3. Walid Mehanna
4. Joshua Meier
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6. Rushika Fernandopulle
7. Frank Wu
8. Erik Wexler

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