Join the UCSF Rosenman Institute as we sit down with the most inspiring innovators in the healthtech industry. Our guests are creating technologies that save and improve patients’ lives. Listen in as they share their journeys, career insights, and invaluable lessons learned. Be inspired by the best and brightest in healthtech as they discuss their contributions to the future of healthcare.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
As a female founder, investor, and advisor, Yasi Baiani sets the standard for women across industries. Yasi started investing in healthtech after realizing that money wasn't her only driver. Since then, she's helped to change millions of people's lives through radical technological innovations.
Yasi is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Raya and previously worked as the SVP of Product at Cleo—a global solution for family-centered care. As the head of product strategy and innovation, Cleo aligns product design with the company's overall vision. By providing end-to-end support for overburdened caregivers, Yasi sees how her products impact the lives of individuals and the healthcare system as a whole.
In this episode, Yasi discusses the varying stages of startups, her journey into healthcare, and her role as a product person in healthtech.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
As healthcare moves away from its traditional brick-and-mortar roots, experts are redefining how they measure and improve health. One such expert is Deb Kilpatrick, Board Executive Chair of Evidation Health.
At Evidation, Deb takes health assessment out of the clinic and integrates it into people’s daily lives. With a focus on person-generated health data (PGHD), Evidation empowers individuals to take control of their health by having them generate and own their health data.
Today, Evidation makes up a vast community of health consumers and professionals who collectively take pride in their everyday health. In this episode, Deb discusses her globally-recognized health-tracking platform and her journey.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
How is it that opioid overdose is the number one cause of death for Americans under 50, but over 80% of people struggling with opioid addiction can't get access to care?
Zack Gray calls this the treatment gap. To him, the problem isn't a lack of quality treatment but a lack of access to treatment. At Ophelia, Zack places evidence-based care in the hands of those who need it the most. By lowering costs and bringing drug rehab to patients' homes, Zack is closing the treatment gap through telemedicine.
In this episode, Zack discusses his personal journey to addiction treatment and a transformative solution to the country's ongoing opioid crisis.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
The road to recovery doesn’t always end in the hospital for patients with neu – rO- logic- al diseases. In fact, their time in rehab centers and at home are critical for long-term improvement.
At MindMaze, Patricia Bradley brings her leadership and marketing expertise to the health tech arena. With a diverse background in Pharma and digital health, Patricia is scaling a comprehensive solution for brain health and recovery.
MindMaze uses digital therapeutics and technologies to optimize motor and cognitive recovery in patients across the continuum of care. In this episode, Patricia discusses her ascent into healthcare and her work at MindMaze.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
What is the best antidote for behavioral health? How do we measure progress on our intangible roadblocks of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being?
My guest today is Alon Joffe, co-founder and CEO of Eleos Health. They aim to empower providers by providing them with a clinical summarization of behavioral care sessions. Using Natural Language Understanding (NLU) technology, Eleos Health enables clinicians to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying behavioral obstacles faced by their patients.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of value-based healthcare and effective interventions for enhancing behavioral health.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Imagine if all medications worked like Tylenol: their prices stayed the same for all customers regardless of insurance type or employer. Co-founder and CEO of Capital Rx, A. J. Loiacono, is making this a reality by revolutionizing the role of PBMs.
Loiacono realizes the complexity of the drug pricing market for average consumers. He understands that many lack transparency and take advantage of uninformed payers by changing and raising medication prices.
At Capital Rx, Loiacano is sticking to his Tylenol rule. By giving everyone the same prices, Capital Rx is fostering better patient engagement, outcomes, and service.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Undoubtedly, women are chronically underrepresented in technology and venture capital. At Pivotal Ventures, Erin Harkless Moore seeks to fill the gender gap we know all too well.
Throughout her investing career, Erin has consistently aligned her values with her work. Social impact has always been a priority but became especially urgent when she transitioned to venture. As the Investments Director at Pivotal, Erin seeks to expand women’s power and influence by investing in female-led funds and backing innovation that directly impacts the lives of family caregivers.
In this episode, we learn how Erin embraces social progress across her professional life and how she’s helping to advance venture as a result.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
ChatGPT is bringing artificial intelligence to the forefront of the conversation. David Hanson, founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics, is with us today to discuss a different but equally-as-important application for AI.
David is on a quest to humanize his robots by making them more accessible to the average consumer. He believes that robots as general-purpose platforms are critical for the future of AI. From educating kids in science museums to providing elderly care and companionship, Hanson’s general-purpose robots are advancing the industry.
In this episode, we discuss healthcare and other real-world applications for humanoid robots.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Health insurance can be a complicated topic. With years of experience working in the health insurance market, our guest, Richard Lungen, is here to answer our questions about the complexities of the provider network side of healthcare.
Richard founded Leverage Health Solutions and is a General Partner at HC9 Ventures. His extensive background in the healthcare industry and vast knowledge of US health insurance have given him the expertise to help early-stage companies build their business strategies and grow into the payer market.
In this episode, we look at the complex relationship between the healthcare provider and payer and discuss the importance of consumer engagement for healthcare businesses.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
We all know that waiting in line for your medication can be a slow and frustrating process. But with the rise of specialty pharmacies, we are beginning to see faster and easier access to certain medications.
Co-Founder and CEO of House Rx, Ogi Kavazovic, is here with us to explain the inner workings of this 250 billion-plus dollar market. With twenty years of experience working in tech startups, Ogi sees how technology can fix what he calls a “broken system” of patients receiving access to expensive medications.
In this episode, we asked Ogi about his journey into Healthtech and his vision for the future of specialty pharmacies.
Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org. We post new episodes every Monday. “The Health Technology Podcast” is produced by Herminio Neto, hosted by Christine Winoto, and engineered by Andrew John Rojek