Healthcare Rap

Aasim Saeed, Founder of Amenities Health, joins Jared for real talk about building in the direct to consumer health space, why he doesn't consider the current U.S. healthcare system to be patient-centric at all, and his pivot to powering health system-based concierge and premium offerings.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the new Google Health App and Fitbit Air. Do Google’s latest health products signal a battle for the consumer health operating system, and will they make good on the promise to make health and wellness personalized, preventive, and proactive?  ANNOUNCING THE RAP COLLABORATIVE  Exciting news! We’re launching the Rap Collaborative, a curated group of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what’s next and get their perspective in front of the industry.  Interested in being part of it? Contact jared@ulteradigital.com.  (#503) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wei-Li Shao returns to talk about Omada Health’s IPO, the rapidly evolving landscape of GLP-1 therapies, market complexities associated with AI-driven innovation, and what it all tells us about consumer behaviors.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week comparing funding trends from Rock Health and Fitt Insider’s latest reports. Where are checks being written for digital health, and what parallels are we seeing in the greater wellness landscape?  ANNOUNCING THE RAP COLLABORATIVE  Exciting news! We’re launching the Rap Collaborative, a curated group of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what’s next and get their perspective in front of the industry.  Interested in being part of it? Contact jared@ulteradigital.com.  (#501) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Books, CEO of Net Health, talks about how he believes that AI is the only thing that can save the human element in healthcare, examples from the wound care and rehab therapy spaces, and how Arizona is becoming a health tech hub.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem’s First Wave event. How significant was it to see demos from more than 50 companies that are making good on their pledge to create a fully digital, patient-centered health system, and what’s your part in helping consumers understand and trust what’s possible now?  ANNOUNCING THE RAP COLLABORATIVE  Exciting news! We’re launching the Rap Collaborative, a curated group of founders, builders, and operators working together to grow the adoption of consumer-centered health. Through content, community, and co-creation, members help shape what’s next and get their perspective in front of the industry.  Interested in being part of it? Let’s talk.  Reach out to jared@ulteradigital.com.  (#499) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from ViVE '26, we wrap up our coverage from Las Vegas with a full lineup of health IT and health tech thought leaders on solving some of healthcare’s legacy data challenges with emerging tech.  Anurag Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder of Omega Healthcare, cuts through the challenges of having too many tools in revenue cycle and not enough clarity on what actually works. Shawn Fichter, CEO of Legacy Data Access, describes how to reframe the way that we collect more data than ever … and then make clinicians hunt for it. Elton Tavenner, Chief Technology Officer at Certilytics, shares how to flip the narrative from How to use AI to how to get better answers from data we can trust. Vik Sheshadri, CTO at Med Tech Solutions, discusses how access in the workflow is still the real issue.  John Tonthat, Chief Revenue Officer at Cellhub Enterprises, and Wes Rhodes, Strategist & CTO at Freeman Health System, tell the benefits of Hospitals Without Walls, Isolated Recovery Environments, and Strategic Cost Optimization.  Dan McDonald, Co-Founder and CEO of 86Borders, shares what actually drives meaningful member engagement, especially for vulnerable populations. Mikhail Golovnya, Senior Advisor Data Scientist at Minitab, offers a much-needed reality check on where we actually are with AI today.  And to wrap up the episode, we learn what it take operationally to make AI successful on the ground from Solventum's Hari Bala, Chief Technology Officer, Health Information Systems, and Thea Campbell, Global Business Director, Revenue Cycle - Revenue Integrity. All interviews are available on the Healthcare Rap and Healthcare Now Radio YouTube channels.  All that, plus our latest shout out to consultants who are helping to guide conversations and bring clarity.  USE OUR PLATFORM TO CONNECT WITH HEALTHCARE INNOVATORS  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today at jared@ulteradigital.com.  (#497)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Healthcare Now Radio studio at HIMSS, Jared speaks with Ryan Howells, Principal at Leavitt Partners. Ryan recaps a series of recent announcement from CMS about their Health Tech Ecosystem, what’s coming next, and why it’s significant for anyone paying attention to the consumer experience space.  All that, plus our newest shout out to consumer and retail brands working in healthcare.  USE OUR PLATFORM TO CONNECT WITH HEALTHCARE INNOVATORS  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today at jared@ulteradigital.com.  (#495) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from ViVE '26, we wrap up our coverage from Los Angeles with a full lineup of health IT and health tech thought leaders. John Kirkman, VP of Government, Healthcare, and Education at Island, shares how the AI conversation is becoming more operational. Charlie Harp, CEO and Founder of Clinical Architecture, encourages health data suppliers to get out there and improve the quality of their data. Dr. Nancy Cibotti, CMIO at Heidi Health, discusses how the company has hit the ground running in 2026. Ovatient CEO and Founder Michael Dalton discussed trends in self-pay and virtual first care. The team at DexCare discussing the real challenges for health system when they look at access and capacity: CEO Matt Blosl, Regional Directors Tim Collins and Michael Murphy, VP of Commercial Operations Bryce McGee, and Kory Booher, Southeast Director of Partnerships.  All that, plus our newest shout out to healthcare marketing and digital teams.  USE OUR PLATFORM TO CONNECT WITH HEALTHCARE INNOVATORS  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today at jared@ulteradigital.com.  (#493) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from ViVE '26, John Beadle, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Aegis Ventures, helps Jared understand the economics of consumer-driven health. Jon discusses the shift to consumer health through the eyes of an investor, where the money’s going in 2026, and how several solutions in the Aegis portfolio are reframing what "patient-centric" really means.  USE OUR PLATFORM TO TELL YOUR STORY  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today at jared@ulteradigital.com.  (#491) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from ViVE '26, Jared speaks with Muse Capital Co-Founder and General Partner Rachel Springate about the economics of consumer health, how she evaluates investment opportunities, and her top advice for founders building in the space, then they celebrate how far Muse has come in 10 years by overcoming historic funding gaps for women’s health.  All that, plus our newest shout-out to venture capital firms working in consumer health.  REQUEST OUR MEDIA KIT  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today.  (#489) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Rouse shares the gap in the market that led him to found Savva AI, why screenings play such a large role in engagement, and what’s possible when you unleash AI on your medical records.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Garmin’s meal tracking feature. What can we learn from the way that meal tracking has evolved, and why is it now considered an essential feature of wellness apps?  REQUEST OUR MEDIA KIT  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today.  (#487) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Botta, President and Co-founder of Sesame, shares details of their newly announced partnership to offer the Wegovy pill, their continued relationship with Costco, how their clinicians approach patients who are loading their medical records to ChatGPT, and more insights from the quickly expanding cash pay side of healthcare.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the health at home waiver being extended for five more years. Now that these programs have the certainty they’ve been fighting for, how can we advocate for the innovations that leaders have been asking for all along?  REQUEST OUR MEDIA KIT  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today.  (#485) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Momo Vuyisich, cofounder of Viome, shares how the concept of systems biology helps us understand prevention, how chronic disease and cancer start years before any symptoms emerge, and where precision health is making some pretty incredible new strides.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Amazon One Medical’s new Health AI agent. How does this tool stack up against ChatGPT and Claude’s latest healthcare tools, and what does it signal to us to have a third major consumer health AI announcement in the last two weeks?  REQUEST OUR MEDIA KIT  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today.  (#483) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founders of Forevity Health, Taylor Wright and Josh Hall, discuss their mission to make preventive health more obtainable, the evolution of health coaching and longevity, and what they’re learning about consumer health behaviors that might surprise you.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the launch of Claude for Healthcare. As the counterpart to ChatGPT’s announcement just days prior, how is Anthropic’s tool positioning itself to help health consumers, and what should we be paying attention to as the GenAI healthcare wars are at a fever pitch?  REQUEST OUR MEDIA KIT  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today.  (#481) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh joins Alan Washington, President and CEO of 22Beacon, and Earl Martin Phalen, Founder and CEO of Phalen Leadership Academies, for an inspiring exploration of the connection between healthcare access, academic performance, and success in life.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the announcement of ChatGPT Health. Why is the consumer point of view underrepresented in how the provider community is responding, and why is it important to lead with optimism as we learn how it works?  REQUEST OUR MEDIA KIT  Healthcare Rap continues to be a top platform for thought leadership on consumer-centered health, and our new partnership with Healthcare Now Radio expands our distribution further than ever. Keep us in mind as you're looking for new, creative ways to tell your story to healthcare leaders. Request our media kit today.  (#479) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.