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This podcast is for Healthcare Providers & Pharma Manufacturers who are looking for powerful & efficient HealthTech solutions to help solve the industry's outdated systems. Follow us as we interview colleagues who are actively working to change the healthcare industry into a transparent space.
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Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Drew Schiller, Co-Founder & CEO of Validic, a leading digital health company transforming the way organizations use patient-generated health data. Drew has been at the forefront of driving innovation in connected health, helping providers, payers, and life sciences organizations make smarter, more personalized decisions through real-world data. We explore how healthcare organizations can move beyond ...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Deven McGraw, Chief Regulatory and Privacy Officer of Citizen Health, to explore one of the most fundamental yet overlooked aspects of healthcare: patient access to health data. Deven shares her journey from law and public health into the world of health tech, where she’s become a leading voice in privacy, compliance, and data governance. Together, they dive into why—despite federal laws like HIPAA—patie...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! Hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with John Bain, Director at Umano Medical, to explore how one company is redefining hospital beds—and the broader patient experience—through smart technology and customer-driven innovation. John shares his journey from aspiring public service professional to over two decades in medical device sales, offering a unique perspective on how technology has evolved in healthcare and why large consumer tech companies...
Enjoy this Encore Episode, featuring guest, Alyssa Foster! On this episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachel Gallant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with Alyssa Foster, co-founder of 4Front Strategic Partners, to uncover the world of reimbursement consulting for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. She discusses how her background in both payer and provider settings gives her a unique perspective on the intricacies of claims processing, coverage criteria, and rei...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas take a hands-on approach to exploring how generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, can support healthcare decisions. Building on their last conversation, Rachelle shares her own recent lab results and runs them through ChatGPT to see what kind of health insights and vitamin recommendations it offers. From magnesium to iron levels, they dig into the chatbot’s feedback and compare it to real-life medi...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting about Robots in Healthcare. Our co-hosts dive into the fascinating world of robots in healthcare—past, present, and future. From robotic-assisted surgeries and AI note-takers to the maddening reality of MyChart forms and paper-based systems, they explore how healthcare is both racing ahead—and stuck in the past. With their signature blend of curiosity and candor, they discuss ...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with Ryan Flinn, communications consultant, biotech strategist, and former Bloomberg journalist—to explore how storytelling, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies are transforming the healthcare landscape. Ryan shares his unique journey from classics major to journalist to biotech communicator, revealing how clear, human-centered storytelling is key to navigating a wo...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with John Digles, founder and CEO of Ascent Strategy Group, whose career sits at the crossroads of healthcare, media, and innovation. John shares the deeply personal story that reshaped his journey and inspired him to build an agency dedicated to powering healthcare’s digital transformation—with trust and transparency at the core. We explore how transformation in healthcare goes bey...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with Bradley Hinson, CEO of Northlakes Analytics. He discusses how his company evolved from EMR integrations to developing a direct-to-EMR claims product, aiming to reduce errors, speed up payments, and streamline operations for healthcare providers. Here’s what else we talk about: The transformative role of AI in healthcare — from claims automation to future possibiliti...
Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! In this special episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are diving into a topic chosen by you, our audience: data analytics in healthcare. Data plays a crucial role in shaping healthcare decisions, from insurance coverage to patient care, but raw numbers alone don’t always tell the full story. Today, we’re breaking down how data is collected, interpreted, and applied—and why context, trends, and even bias can significantly impact the way it’s ...
Navigating the complexities of healthcare costs, benefits, and technology can feel overwhelming—but with the right tools and information, both employers and employees can make more informed decisions. In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Vanderwolk, a seasoned business leader, attorney, and expert in employee benefits, to explore the evolution of healthcare technology and the increasing role of transparency in improving patient care. Christopher shares his journey from military servi...
On this eye-opening episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachelle Galant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with Leon Wisniewski, Founder of Health Cost Labs. Leon shares his journey from working in actuarial analytics to uncovering the hidden mechanisms behind healthcare pricing. He exposes how price gouging and information asymmetry keep costs high, the obstacles preventing fair healthcare pricing, (including the role of HR departments in managing benefits), the inefficiencies of deductible-b...
On this episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachelle Galant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with John McCluskey to dive deep into the transformative power of price transparency in healthcare. John shares his journey from navigating the complexities of self-funded employer groups to becoming a thought leader in healthcare compliance and innovation. In this episode, we cover: [02:15] The importance of benchmarks for employers: Understanding how performance compares nationally and regionally.[...
In this special year-end episode, hosts Rachelle and Perry reflect on a fantastic first year of HealthTech Check Up! They recap thought-provoking conversations with incredible guests like Andrew Mignatti, Brandon Blais, Adam Buckalew, Jason Long, Bobbi Buell, Jay Seemann, Claudia Stemple, Louis Savant, Alyssa Foster, and Dr. Suzanne Weiss. The duo highlights key insights from 2024, including patient perspectives, innovative healthcare access solutions, and the evolution of patient service cen...
On this episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachel Gallant and co-host Perry Dimas, revisit the world of wearables and how technology is shaping the way we engage with our health. From step counting to hydration tracking, they discuss the importance of keeping it simple for users across all ages and tech savviness. In this episode: The Fitbit Dilemma: Are some wearables too complex for their own good?Empowering the Elderly: How can we bridge the gap for older users who could benefit most fro...
On this episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachel Gallant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with Alyssa Foster, co-founder of 4Front Strategic Partners, to uncover the world of reimbursement consulting for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. She discusses how her background in both payer and provider settings gives her a unique perspective on the intricacies of claims processing, coverage criteria, and reimbursement pathways. In this episode, we cover: [6:00] Setting realistic ...
On this episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachelle Galant and co-host Perry Dimas take you into the world of precision medicine, alongside two leaders in the field—Stephane Budel and Megan Nacar from DeciBio. This deep dive into diagnostics, personalized treatments, and cutting-edge technology highlights how these advancements are transforming healthcare. In this episode, we cover: How diagnostics drive 70% of treatment decisions but are often underappreciated.The shift from managing disea...
Ever wonder why doctors seem more focused on their computers than their patients? Dr. Suzanne Weiss pulls back the curtain on the real challenges healthcare professionals face with technology—and how we can fix them. In this episode of Health Tech Checkup, hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Suzanne Weiss, a seasoned physician and healthcare IT consultant with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Weiss shares her unique perspective on the challenge...
In this episode of HealthTech Check Up, hosts Rachel Gallant and Perry Dimas dive into the incredible world of wearables—tech that’s revolutionizing how we monitor, manage, and improve our health every day. The duo explores how wearables are helping individuals monitor everything from heart rate to sleep quality. They also discuss the potential of integrating wearable data into healthcare systems for a more holistic approach to patient care. Other topics include: Benefits of wearables f...
What happens when you leave the Doctor’s office with a new prescription in hand, but beyond the basics, you’re left in the dark? In today’s episode, we’ll explore the role of technology in empowering patients—making it easier for them to understand their treatments, manage their conditions, and navigate the complexities of healthcare with confidence. Our guest today is Louis Savant*, Director of Patient Access Transformation Services. He is part of the industry initiative making it ea...
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