Leaders in Healthcare

In this conversation, Kyle Sherritt (Vice President of Sherritt Services) discusses the evolution of medical practice in Canada over the past 25 years, highlighting the shift from a matriarchal management structure to self-management by physicians and a distributed command amongst team members. He emphasizes the role of technology in modernizing clinic operations and introduces the concept of virtual fractional Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) as a solution to administrative challenges. The discussion also covers the importance of effective billing practices, the financial implications of using professional billing services, and the varying income potential for physicians across different provinces in Canada.Hosted by Dr Jordan Vollrath and produced by Cherry Health00:00 Guest Introduction01:27 Evolution of Medical Practice Management04:11 Modern Administrative Structures in Clinics06:45 Impact of Technology on Clinic Operations10:09 The Role of Virtual Fractional MOAs14:10 Cherry Health17:58 Operational Considerations for Virtual MOAs25:09 Privacy and Security in Virtual Healthcare28:43 Current Trends in Medical Billing29:07 Family Physician Payment Models Across Canada36:29 Maximizing Physician Income Through Effective Billing36:31 Cherry Health49:20 Choosing the Right Province for Medical Practice53:57 The Purpose Behind Choosing a Medical CareerSherritt Services Inc. is a long-standing player in the Canadian healthcare administration space, with a history and service offering that directly reflect the evolving needs of medical and dental practices. Founded in 1997 in Alberta, the company has grown from a provincial billing service to a pan-Canadian administrative support provider, now serving both medical and dental clinics across the country.Connect with us!Kyle Sherritt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-sherritt-3920558b/Dr Jordan Vollrath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanvollrath/Sherritt Services on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sherritt-services-inc/Learn more:Find out about Cherry Health's medical and healthcare recruiting solutions: https://ca.cherry.health/Get clinic support from Sherritt Services administration and billing personnel: https://www.sherrittservices.ca/Subscribe to Leaders in Healthcare for more of the innovators and experts shaping healthcare.#medicalpractice #healthcareadministration #virtualMOA #billingservices #technologyinhealthcare #physicianincome #clinicmanagement #healthcaretrends #Canada

Chris Carvalho, the president of Digital Health Canada, discusses the future direction of the organization, its mandate, and the benefits of membership. He reflects on the recent annual conference, the opportunities for innovation in digital health, and the shift towards virtual care. The conversation also touches on the challenges of risk aversion in healthcare technology, the role of AI, and the strategic direction for the next three years.Chris also discusses the complexities of change management in healthcare technology, emphasizing the importance of understanding people and processes before implementing technology. He explores the future of Canadian health systems, the need for innovation, and the role of community in fostering change. The discussion highlights innovative startups in aging care and the challenges of commercialization in healthcare, particularly regarding public-private partnerships.Hosted by Dr Jordan Vollrath and produced by Cherry Health00:00 Introduction to Chris Carvalho01:25 Future Directions for Digital Health Canada02:55 Understanding Digital Health Canada's Mandate04:31 Membership Benefits and Community Engagement05:52 Reflections on the Annual Conference08:28 Opportunities in Digital Health Innovation12:59 The Shift to Virtual Care15:11 Risk Aversion in Healthcare Technology17:52 The Role of AI in Healthcare19:21 Strategic Direction for the Next Three Years21:18 Essential Skills for Future Healthcare Professionals22:36 Transformative Projects in Digital Health26:09 Navigating Change Management in Healthcare Technology33:27 The Future of Canadian Health Systems35:16 Fostering Innovation and Change in Healthcare40:04 Building Community in Digital Health40:15 Innovative Startups in Aging Care43:44 Challenges in Healthcare Commercialization46:07 Public-Private Partnerships in HealthcareDigital Health Canada's core mandate is to "connect, inspire, and empower digital health professionals who are creating the future of health in Canada". Its vision is to serve as a catalyst, bringing together the diverse elements of the digital health community. This mission is operationalized through three strategic pillars: Connect: Facilitating a robust network of professionals and organizations to foster lasting business relationships and collaborative partnerships. Empower: Leading knowledge sharing, offering learning opportunities and credentialing, and developing valuable content and tools for its members. Inspire: Encouraging members and the broader community to be visionary and transformative thought leaders in the digital health space.Connect with us!Chris Carvalho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcarvalho/Dr Jordan Vollrath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanvollrath/Digital Health Canada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-health-ca/Learn more:Find out about Cherry Health's medical and healthcare recruiting solutions: https://ca.cherry.health/Subscribe to Leaders in Healthcare for more of the innovators and experts shaping healthcare.#DigitalHealthCanada #HealthcareInnovation #VirtualCare #AIinHealthcare #DigitalTransformation #MembershipBenefits #HealthcareTechnology #ChangeManagement #CommunityBuilding #StrategicDirection

This conversation delves into the critical distinction between healthspan and lifespan, emphasizing the importance of quality of life in longevity. The speakers discuss the role of preventative care, the efficacy of various longevity treatments, and the impact of AI in healthcare. They also address common misconceptions about longevity, the significance of personal responsibility in health, and the evolving landscape of longevity medicine and investment opportunities.Sergey Jakimov is a founding partner of LongeVC, a VC investing in biotech companies and founders. He is a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded 3 deep-tech ventures and raised more than $25M in venture funding. He has advised several other startups in the therapeutics space, and since 2018, he has led the medical tech startup Longenesis (now he is their member board of directors). He is also a board member and co-founder of the Longevity Science Foundation. Sergey is a visiting lecturer at several universities, and he co-authored a master’s program in technology law at the Riga Graduate School of Law. He holds a BSc in International Affairs and two MScs in Political Science and Government and Law and Finance. He was named a Forbes Latvia 30 Under 30 in technology and healthcare in 2020.Artem Trotsyuk is a venture partner of LongeVC, a VC investing in biotech companies and founders. He is a bioengineer and computer scientist by training. His experience focuses on early-stage investments (pre-seed, seed, up to Series A), supporting entrepreneurs in turning their ideas and visions into successful companies. Artem is also a lecturer at Stanford University and Chief Technologist at Swaza. He completed his Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Masters in Computer Science with an AI specialization at Stanford. Artem's research interests lie in AI, bioengineering, gene editing, wearables, CRISPR therapy, regenerative medicine and ethical use of data in drug development.Hosted by Family Medicine Physician Dr Jordan Vollrath00:00 Understanding HealthSpan vs Lifespan04:08 The Role of Prevention in Longevity06:31 The Impact of Technology on Longevity09:21 Misconceptions in Longevity and Anti-Aging12:50 The Future of Longevity: AI and Personalized Medicine24:36 Demystifying AI in Healthcare25:54 Challenges in Patient Care and Access27:30 Investing in Longevity: Opportunities and Trends31:37 Navigating the Longevity Research Landscape33:40 The Role of Personal Responsibility in Longevity41:00 Evidence-Based Longevity Medicine for ProvidersConnect with us!Sergey Jakimov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakimov/Artem Trotsyuk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemtrotsyuk/Dr Jordan Vollrath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanvollrath/LongeVC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevc/Learn more:Find out about Cherry Health's medical and healthcare recruiting solutions: https://ca.cherry.health/Subscribe to Leaders in Healthcare for more of the innovators shaping healthcare.Comment below with your experience with the longevity sector. Share this episode if you found value!#HealthSpan #Lifespan #QualityofLife #PreventativeCare #Longevity #AIinHealthcare #LongevityInvestment #Lifestyle #LongevityMedicine #leadersinhealthcare #CherryHealth #LongeVC #Healthcare #medicine

This conversation explores the intersection of mental health and technology, focusing on Jason Morehouse's personal journey and the development of HiBoop, a platform designed to improve mental health diagnostics and patient engagement. The discussion highlights the challenges in accessing mental health care, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the innovative solutions being implemented to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.Hosted by Family Medicine Physician Jordan Vollrath00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Personal Experience 03:58 Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Care06:05 The Role of Technology in Mental Health Diagnosis10:10 Innovative Solutions for Mental Health Treatment12:58 Understanding the HiBoop! Platform16:09 Patient Engagement and Data Collection Challenges19:07 The Future of Mental Health Technology22:51 HiBoop! Pilot Program Insights and Reception25:45 Conclusion and Future DirectionsConnect with us!Jason Morehouse on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmorehouse/Dr Jordan Vollrath on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanvollrath/Learn more:Find out about Cherry Healths medical and healthcare recruiting solutions: ⁠https://www.cherry.health/⁠Check out HiBoop! on their website:https://hiboop.com/Subscribe to Leaders in Healthcare for more of the innovators and experts shaping healthcare. Like this video and comment below with your experience or challenges with diagnosing mental health conditions. Share this episode if you found value!#mentalhealth #leadersinhealthcare #healthpodcast #healthcaretechnology #patientcare #diagnosis #cherryhealth #healthtools #healthcareinnovation #mentalhealthawareness #patientengagement #hiboop #canadianhealthcare

In this episode of Leaders in Healthcare by Cherry Health, Family Medicine Physician Dr. Jordan Vollrath explore how to empower patient health through lifestyle medicine and digital health innovations with Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna, Chief Medical Liaison at My Viva Plan. Dr. Rudrapatna, an accomplished physician entrepreneur and lifestyle medicine educator, shares critical insights into Canadian healthcare innovation and the rapidly growing field of lifestyle medicine.Discover how you can motivate your patients to sustainably manage chronic diseases using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, digital health strategies, and positive psychology. Dr. Rudrapatna discusses overcoming common clinical barriers, integrating actionable digital solutions into patient care, and fostering deeper therapeutic relationships to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna and Lifestyle Medicine1:23 Understanding Flow State and Positive Psychology in Healthcare11:01 Leveraging Digital Health for Chronic Disease Management27:41 Defining and Implementing Lifestyle Medicine46:39 Key Takeaways for Patient Empowerment and Provider Well-beingLinks:Cherry Health: ⁠https://www.cherry.health/⁠My Viva Plan: https://www.myvivaplan.com/Subscribe to Leaders in Healthcare for expert insights shaping Canadian healthcare. Like this video and comment below with how you incorporate lifestyle medicine in your practice. Share this episode if you found value!#LeadersInHealthcare #CherryHealth #HealthcareCanada #LifestyleMedicine #DigitalHealth

Join Dr Jordan Vollrath and Dr Alex Vuckovic discussing the latest trends, history and advancements in depression and mental healthThey delve into the complexities of mental health disorders, the limitations of traditional treatments, and the potential of new avenues such as nutraceuticals and psychedelics. The discussion emphasizes the need for a more holistic approach to mental health care, considering both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.Dr. Alex Vuckovic is a Psychiatrist with over 35+ years of experience and the founder of Hedonia. Hosted by Dr. Jordan Vollrath, a family physician and mental health counsellor.Links:Cherry Health: ⁠https://www.cherry.health/⁠Hedonia: https://hedoniausa.com/Chapters:1: Current State of Mental Health2: Understanding Mental Disorders3: Exploring Treatment Options4: The Role of Holistic Approaches5: Innovations in Nutraceuticals6: Exploring SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine) and Depression7: The Role of Methylfolate in Treatment8: The Benefits of Fish Oil9: Understanding Medical Foods10: Nutritional Approaches to Mental Health11: The Shift Towards Natural Alternatives12: Challenges in Psychiatric Treatment13: Innovations in Nutraceuticals

This week we discuss the integration of medications and GLP-1s (like Ozempic) into weight management. Dr Kaplan explains the ethical considerations of prescribing weight loss medications, the additional unexpected benefits of these medications for patients, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the evolution of virtual care in healthcare. Dr. Kaplan emphasizes the importance of patient experience, medication tolerability, and the future of weight loss treatments, including innovative medications on the horizon. Dr. Jonathan Kaplan is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Dr. Well by BuildMyHealth. Hosted by Dr. Jordan Vollrath, a family physician and mental health counsellor. Links: Cherry Health: ⁠https://www.cherry.health/⁠ Dr Well: ⁠https://www.drwell.com// 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jonathan Kaplan 06:38 Ethics of Prescribing Weight Loss Medications 13:23 Cost Considerations and Financial Implications 20:23 Future of Weight Loss Medications 26:05 Personal Fitness Routines and Lifestyle Choices 31:44 The Evolution of Healthcare Pricing Transparency 37:10 Navigating Virtual Care Critiques 41:41 Understanding Compounding Pharmacies 47:56 The Future of Medication Access

This week's podcast focuses on how we can all foster an inclusive working environment through a collaborative approach, inviting conversations about safety, and addressing the hidden psychosocial risks inherent to healthcare organizations. Dr I. David Daniels is an expert in human resources management and occupational health and safety. He specializes in the area of psychosocial safety in the workplace. Links: Cherry Health: ⁠https://www.cherry.health/⁠ Dr I. David Daniels: ⁠https://id2-solutions.com/

In this conversation Dr Jordan Vollrath and Maria Flowers discusses the complexities and differences of the U.S. and Canadian healthcare systems, emphasizing the disparities in access and quality of care based on socioeconomic factors and geography. She highlights the challenges faced by patients, particularly in maternal health, and the impact of corporate interests on healthcare delivery. Flowers advocates for grassroots movements to promote health equity and the importance of community engagement in driving change. Links: Cherry Health: ⁠https://www.cherry.health/⁠ Maria D. Flowers: ⁠https://www.mariadflowers.com/

In this conversation, Dr. Raymond Rupert discusses the economics of primary care, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance patient care and address the economic challenges faced by healthcare providers and how to improve your clinics bottom line. He emphasizes the importance of transitioning from a typical fee-for-service model by augmenting with recurring revenue, team-based care, and the integration of technology in improving healthcare delivery. Dr. Rupert highlights the potential of Healtheon as a transformative solution for clinics, aiming to improve access to care and enhance the overall patient experience. The discussion also touches on the dynamics between public and private healthcare systems, the role of medical tourism, and strategies to address the impending doctor shortage in Canada. Links: Cherry Health: https://www.cherry.health/ Healtheon: https://healtheon.ca/

Discover how healthcare property development shapes patient care as Vincci Wilson, VP of Development at Northwest, unpacks the creation of the Jerry Coughlin Health and Wellness Center. More Resources: Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What’s holding healthcare back, and how can technology break through? In this episode, Dr. Reza Mirza, a rheumatologist and co-founder of Strello Health, dives into the top challenges facing healthcare technology today and shares actionable solutions. Links: Cherry Health - https://ca.cherry.health/ Strello - https://strello.health/

AI is transforming healthcare in groundbreaking ways. We chat with Davy Wittock, Chief Business Officer for Influx Technologies. Davy explores the exciting intersection of AI and medicine, diving into the soaring costs of AI compute power and the importance of decentralization. He sheds light on the challenges posed by regulatory hurdles and skepticism in the medical field, emphasizing how AI enhances patient care—particularly in radiology—while addressing common misconceptions about AI's capabilities. More Resources: Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Canada is facing a primary care crisis, with millions lacking access to essential healthcare services. In this episode, we delve into the gaps in health professions training that contribute to this nationwide challenge. Join us as Dr. Ivy Oandasan and Dr. Jordan Vollrath discuss the urgent need for reform in Canada's healthcare system, focusing on the pivotal role of primary care. More Resources: Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Family physicians are at the heart of Canada's healthcare system, yet many face burnout amidst mounting challenges like long hours, low salaries, and inadequate support. Dr. Cyca, a pharmacist turned physician, shares insider insights on Albertas healthcare challenges, from inadequate stabilization funding to the lowest resident physician salaries in Canada. More Resources: Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Whether you're attending the Family Medicine Forum (FMF) in 2025 or curious about how large-scale medical conferences are organized, this episode features our conversation with Jennifer Campbell, CFPC Director of Events and Cara Ferreira, FMF Coordinator & Exhibits Lead. Discover what it takes to manage Canada's largest health conference and gain an insider’s perspective on the team, strategy, and passion that make FMF possible year after year! More Resources: Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Curious about the science, challenges, and business behind fertility care? In this episode, Dr. Zwingerman sheds light on the financial and operational hurdles of running a fertility clinic, especially in the wake of COVID-19. From IVF and the growing popularity of egg and embryo freezing to cutting-edge genetic testing, she covers the latest advancements in reproductive health. More Resources: Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"AI can become every clinician's co-pilot." Imagine a world where artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool but a trusted co-pilot in every clinician's day. In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping healthcare by enhancing physician workflows, improving the quality of documentation, and paving the way for a more efficient medical practice. More Resources: Empathia AI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.cherry.health/partnerships/empathia Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rural healthcare in Canada faces unique challenges, and Dr. Keith McClellan has been at the forefront of addressing them. In this conversation, Dr. McClellan shares his extensive journey in rural medicine, from the founding of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada to the evolution of healthcare practices in underserved areas. More Resources: SRPC: ⁠https://ca.cherry.health/partnerships/srpc Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We speak to Loreen Wales, founder and CEO of MyViva, about the challenges faced in chronic disease management, the importance of patient engagement, and how MyViva seeks to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and patients. More Resources: My Viva: https://ca.cherry.health/partnerships/my-viva Cherry Blog: https://ca.cherry.health/cherry-live LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cherryhealth.co/linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠