Explore every episode of the podcast The Medical Alley Podcast (Presented by MentorMate)
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| AFib Awareness: Advancing Treatment with Abbott's Volt PFA Technology | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:28:20 | |
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Patients living with Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, are at greater risk for stoke, heart failure and dementia. Research suggests cases of AFib are likely to grow across the United States. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Neurological Innovation with Monteris Medical President & CEO Marty Emerson & Cerovations Co-Founder Joe Hofmeister | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:22:22 | |
Joe Hofmeister lived with epileptic seizures for 50 years. Medication didn't work. A craniotomy didn't make a significant impact either. It was only through the use of Monteris Medical's NeuroBlate system that he finally found relief. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Providing Community for Caregivers with Tia Newcomer, CEO, CaringBridge | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:30:12 | |
Being a caregiver is a hard job — especially if it's not your only job. Those who have had to take care of family members or loved ones often take on an increased burden, and many caregivers have their physical or emotional health impacted as a result. That's where CaringBridge comes in as a way to ease that burden and provide a community of support and to connect patients and families during health journeys. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Innovating in Diagnostics: A Conversation with Dr. Bill Morice, President and CEO, Mayo Clinic Labs | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:31:03 | |
When people gained a renewed interest in diagnostic testing during the pandemic, Dr. Bill Morice became a great resource to the public. Dr. Morice, president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, became a regular guest on sports talk radio as his expertise on COVID and testing reached a widespread audience.Dr. Morice now lends his knowledge to the Medical Alley community as this week's guest on the Medical Alley Podcast. He shares more about the work Mayo Clinic Labs does with diagnostic testing, talks about how his radio fame came about, and much more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| From Medical Alley to Outer Space: A Conversation with Dr. Emily Stein, Founder, Primal Health | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:25:45 | |
When Dr. Emily Stein's grandmother suffered health issues linked to dental problems, she began biohacking her grandma's biofilm. Dr. Stein's interest in the link between oral hygiene and a person's general health led her to found Primal Health, which makes a lozenge that that improves the oral microbiome. The product has even made its way to outer space — it's been used by astronauts on the International Space Station for the past 13 months. Dr. Stein joined us in studio to share more about Primal Health, about her entrepreneurial journey, and much more in a very fascinating conversation. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Webinar Replay: Generating Impact Through Sustainable Procurement | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:54:46 | |
The demand for ESG transparency and credible reporting has never been stronger. This webinar, in partnership with EcoVadis, offered a discussion about sustainability trends, regulations, and the frameworks you can leverage to assess the environmental, social, and ethical performance of your own company and your suppliers.Moderator David McClintock of EcoVadis is joined by panelists Mindy Agnew of Baxter and Joanne Sahli of ERM. They discuss the importance of working with sustainable suppliers and how procurement teams are presented with the unique opportunity to drive meaningful change, create value, and build resiliency across supply chains. Learn how peers are integrating sustainability principles into their purchasing processes and tools, how they engage with their own customers on ESG issues, and what advice they have on how you can enhance your own ESG programs to drive both business results and positive impact. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Providing Safer Transportation: A Conversation with Kevin Spanbauer and Darrell Lynds of Edwards RideCare | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:28:13 | |
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kevin Spanbauer and Darrell Lynds pivoted their company, Edwards RideCare, to focus on providing safe transportation for nurses and eventually for the senior population or others who might be immunocompromised. Kevin and Darrell joined the Medical Alley Podcast to share more about the company's beginnings, the importance of being able to pivot as a startup, the "beyond the curb" service Edwards provides, and more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Career in Pediatrics: A Conversation with Thomas Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Gillette Children's | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:25:29 | |
When Thomas Harris was beginning his career in healthcare, he felt that "the greatest way to give back to the world was to either help bring life into the world or improve the quality of life for our youngest human beings." Fast forward to today, and Thomas has spent his career in pediatrics and is now the Executive Vice President of Operations for Gillette Children's. Join us for a conversation with Thomas and our Frank Jaskulke as Thomas shares more about his passion for pediatric care, the significance of Gillette Children's 125th anniversary, some insider tips from the Louisiana native on the best food in New Orleans, and more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Webinar Replay: Medical Alley Starts — Scaling Up and Going Global | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:33:51 | |
After officially launching in February 2021, Medical Alley Starts is now ready to scale up and serve more companies both locally and globally. Startups turn to us to find investors, corporate partners, and other resources. Investors regularly connect with us to find quality deal flow. Large companies want to get insights into the latest market trends and find potential partnering opportunities. Listen back to this webinar with MAA's Kylle Jordan and Filip Kostal to learn more about how your company can best leverage our network and the tools we’ve built, which allow us to make thousands of relevant connections each year, as well as some of our latest projects. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Guaranteeing Results: A Conversation with Mike Ott, CEO, MOBE | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:23:15 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Mike Ott, the new CEO of MOBE, a health outcomes company. Mike joined us in the Medical Alley studio for this week's episode, where he talked about why he was so passionate about joining MOBE. He also discusses his military background, which was where he first heard of MOBE. Tune into the episode to learn more about MOBE and how the company guarantees results for its clients. You can also visit MOBEforlife.com for more info. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Eliminating Disparities in Marrow Transplants: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Devine, Chief Medical Officer, Be The Match | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:19:50 | |
The likelihood of finding a blood or bone marrow donor varies greatly based on race: white patients have a 75-80% chance of finding a donor, while that number falls to just 25-30% for black patients. That disparity is something Be The Match is working to eliminate in order to help all patients have equitable access to transplants. On this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Steven Devine, the Chief Medical Officer of the National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match. He shares more insights on the hurdles facing diverse populations with regards to transplants, and offers up some ways in which those barriers could soon be eliminated. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Venture Capital in Minnesota: A Conversation with Mary Grove, Managing Partner, Bread & Butter Ventures | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:32:28 | |
After working in Silicon Valley for Google for 15 years, Mary Grove eventually decided to make Minnesota her home. A few years after relocating to the Midwest, she helped start Bread & Butter Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm based right here in Medical Alley. In our conversation with Mary, she shares about what these last five years have been like for Bread & Butter as the firm continues to invest in healthcare companies in Medical Alley and beyond. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Health Equity and Medtronic: A Conversation with Dr. John de Csepel and Karen Shehade | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:34:17 | |
"I think we all have a role in trying to reduce the inequities that we see today. When I say all, I mean, providers, payers, government as well as med tech. It's the right thing to do."Join us for a conversation with Medtronic's Dr. John de Csepel and Karen Shehade as they share about the work Medtronic is doing to help address health inequities. Among the topics of conversation is Medtronic's bottoms-up approach to health equity, meaning working with clients to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing patients. They also offer suggestions for how companies can help create a scalable health equity effort. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| The Impact of Employee Ownership with Bill Gallagher and Erin Gregory, SEI | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:34:21 | |
With locations in 13 cities throughout the country and a large presence in healthcare, SEI has a good footprint throughout the United States. But there are some factors that make this consulting firm unique. Among them is that SEI is employee owned, meaning each consultant is personally invested in the success of the company — and the success of their clients. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Thomas Yezzi, Founder and CEO, Nu-Tek Biosciences | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:22:40 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Thomas Yezzi, the founder and CEO of Nu-Tek Biosciences. As Nu-Tek prepares to open its new facility in Austin, Minnesota later this month, Tom joins the podcast to explain the company's work — manufacturing peptones and protein hydrolysates for biotech and pharmaceutical companies — and how it's helping build Minnesota's reputation as a growing biotech hotspot. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Michael Isaac, Co-Founder and CEO, Conclusn | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:28:19 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Michael Isaac, the co-founder of Conclusn. Michael stopped into the Medical Alley studio to share the story of Conclusn, a Medical Alley startup looking to bring data and analytics to the medical practice to help companies increase efficiencies, drive down costs, and increase profits. Michael co-founded Conclusn after spending time at big companies like Oracle and Avanade and is now working to scale Conclusn. During the conversation, he also shares his personal inspiration for launching the company. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Webinar Replay: Global Regulatory and U.S. Reimbursement Seminar | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:00:24 | |
The Medical Alley Association and its partners, Investissement Quebec and the Quebec Government Office in Chicago, present a seminar preparing new market entrants for global regulation and U.S. reimbursement. Medical Devices and Digital Health products face a range of regulations in the United States, primarily from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Further, reimbursement, or payment for various health services, in the U.S. differs significantly compared to most other countries.A mix of public and private, national and regional, and separate of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits means your path to securing payment can be complex and fraught with risk. In this session you will learn the latest on FDA regulations and strategies to employ in launching your first product in the U.S. as well as the fundamentals of U.S. reimbursement and how to pursue it for your company.We were joined for this webinar by Kirk Honour and Joseph Sierra of NAMSA, who offered their insights on the regulatory hurdles and reimbursement issues companies should consider when entering the U.S. market. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Mark Gorder and Scott Longval, Intricon | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:29:01 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke of the Medical Alley Association and Mark Gorder and Scott Longval of Intricon. Mark, the company's co-founder, and Scott, its current president and CEO, share about Intricon's history — it was founded in an auto body shop — and discuss how the company has grown in its 45 years. Scott also offers his vision for the future of Intricon, a joint development manufacturer specializing in micromedical technology. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Lee Jones, Founder, Rebiotix | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:21:20 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Lee Jones, the founder of Rebiotix. In our first-ever live podcast recording, we were joined by Lee at Rebiotix's headquarters on World Microbiome Day on Monday, June 27th to learn more about the work Rebiotix is doing to take healthy microbiome from stool donors and using it as a treatment for Clostridioides difficile and other diseases. Lee shares more about the founding of the company, as well as her work on the Medical Alley board and with Medical Alley Starts. We were also joined by KC Kye, a regular Rebiotix stool donor, who shared why he feels it's important to donate. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Vicki Bachmann, VP of Business Partnerships, MATTER | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:25:06 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Vicki Bachmann, VP of Business Partnerships at MATTER. This Medical Alley non-profit is doing big things for healthcare around the globe. The organization receives medical equipment — either because it's expired, outdated, or simply not needed anymore — from hospitals and other companies, and then repurposes it and sends it to communities around the world that need that equipment. Tune in to this week's episode as Vicki shares more about MATTER's mission, and learn how your organization can help support MATTER's efforts. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Andrew Headrick, Founder, Kavira Health | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:21:06 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Andrew Headrick, the founder and CEO of Kavira Health. As a kid, Andrew spent a lot of time in primary care clinics due to having quadruplet younger siblings. His experiences helped him realize that healthcare needed a fix. So a few years ago, Andrew left behind the world of investment banking and founded Kavira Health, which aims to remove the many friction points associated with primary care. That includes providing all care via home visits. Listen to the full conversation to learn more about Kavira's innovative approach to primary care. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Shane Collins and Erika Tollefson, Marsh McLennan Agency | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:23:50 | |
Join us for a conversation with Shane Collins and Erika Tollefson of Marsh McLennan Agency, as they join our Frank Jaskulke for a discussion about ergonomics, wellness and more as it relates to the office. Shane and Erika offer tips for employers on how to ensure their employees are staying safe and healthy, especially in the age of hybrid or remote work. These range from ergonomic assessments to evaluating employees' access to healthy foods and much more. Regardless of your industry or company size, this episode will surely have valuable information to take with you. To learn more, check out Marsh McLennan Agency's website at www.marshmma.com. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Webinar Repay: Medical Alley Starts: Ask Me Anything with Guy Turner | 31 May 2022 | 00:46:36 | |
Investing in organizations in the middle part of the USA has become popular recently, but Guy Turner was ahead of the trend. First with Hyde Park Angels and now with Hyde Park Venture Partners, he and his colleagues are backing companies right here in Medical Alley, including Medical Alley's own ClinicianNexus and Zipnosis. Listen back to our recent "Medical Alley Starts: Ask Me Anything" webinar, where Frank Jaskulke and Guy discuss the state of the market, challenges and opportunities, and most importantly — answer attendees' questions — in this great discussion. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Claude Solitario, Managing Director, Medibio | 23 May 2022 | 00:23:36 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Claude Solitario, the Managing Director of Medibio. Claude joins the podcast as part of our Mental Health Awareness Month content to share how Medibio is using objectivity rather than subjectivity to help treat depression. The company's technology uses AI to identify biomarkers and other patterns that can be used to identify mental illness in patients. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Enabling Physical Wellness with Dan Cohen, Chief Performance Officer, Human Powered Health | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:20:55 | |
Dan Cohen was a competitive athlete for a long time, playing hockey into college and eventually becoming a professional triathlete. He realized the importance of different data points as it related to his physical condition, but he struggled to find all of the important data in one place. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Jill Wiedemann-West, CEO, People Incorporated Mental Health Services | 16 May 2022 | 00:29:42 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Jill Wiedemann-West, the CEO of People Incorporated Mental Health Services. As we continue our discussions on mental and behavioral health for Mental Health Awareness Month, we hear more about a Minnesota organization helping the vulnerable population of our state who suffer from mental health issues. Jill shares about the history of People Incorporated, talks about how the organization has partnered with local law enforcement, and more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Jaclyn and Andrew Wainwright, AiRCare Health | 09 May 2022 | 00:29:17 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and two leaders from AiRCare Health (and a husband and wife duo), Jaclyn and Andrew Wainwright. Andrew is the Founder and Chief Growth Officer of AiRCare Health, and Jaclyn is the company's CEO. The duo joins to talk about the important work AiRCare does for mental health: by taking a proactive approach to get the help to people who need it. Only 1 in 12 people who need help with their mental or behavioral health will actually seek it out, and AiRCare tries to reach those other 11. In fact, Jaclyn and Andrew even started a podcast called "The Other 11," which they discuss with us on the Medical Alley Podacst. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Scott Lien, CEO, GrandPad | 02 May 2022 | 00:30:08 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Scott Lien, the CEO and co-founder of GrandPad. As we begin Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Medical Alley Association aims to shine a light on companies doing great work in the mental and behavioral health field. In this episode, we hear from Scott about GrandPad's unique tablet designed for "super seniors," which helps address the loneliness and isolation that the elderly often experience — especially amid the pandemic. Scott also offers an important reminder in advance of Mother's Day this Sunday. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Dan Reuvers, CEO, Tactile Medical | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:25:18 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Dan Reuvers, the CEO of Tactile Medical. Dan shares about the work that Tactile Medical does to advocate for — and provide care to — patients suffering from lymphedema and other related conditions. Dan also discusses Tactile's recent acquisition of AffloVest, and airway clearance therapy vest, which has allowed Tactile to expand its business. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Justin Noznesky, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, AtriCure | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:24:06 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Justin Noznesky, the Chief Marketing at Strategy Officer at AtriCure. Though primarily an atrial fibrillation company, AtriCure does much more than that. Justin joins the podcast to share more about the work AtriCure is doing in things like pain management therapy. He also offers insights into how being a mid-sized company allows AtriCure to keep a sharp focus on the things it does best. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Rosina Samadani, President and CEO, Oculogica | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:23:15 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Rosina Samadani, the president and CEO of Oculogica. Rosina shares about Oculogica, which uses eye tracking to diagnose various aspects of brain health. Learn more about the founding of the company by Rosina's sister, Dr. Uzman Samadani, and hear about the plans Oculogica has for 2022 and beyond with its FDA-cleared EyeBOX device. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Podcast Rewind: Medical Alley’s Cellular Therapy Revolution | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:56:56 | |
Medical Alley continues to put its stamp on the biotech world. Many innovative biotech companies who are working to address some of the biggest challenges in healthcare call Medical Alley home. As the Medical Alley Association aims to shine a light on our region's place as a biotech hotspot, we will be releasing content throughout the year to profile those innovators. This podcast is a replay of a webinar from 2020 that featured biotech leaders from three of our member companies: Amy Ronneberg of Be The Match, David Eansor of Bio-Techne, and Michelle Berg of Aldevron. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Ken Londoner, Founder and CEO, BioSig Technologies | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:19:46 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Ken Londoner, the Founder and CEO of BioSig Technologies. Ken is a medical device veteran, but previously had a career as an investor on Wall Street. He shares more about his journey to founding BioSig Technologies, discusses the work BioSig does in signal processing, and much more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Jenna Senger and Mike Nathan, Co-Founders, Mendota Health | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:24:59 | |
Join us for a conversation with the Medical Alley Association's Frank Jaskulke as he's joined by Jenna Senger and Mike Nathan, co-founders of Mendota Health. Jenna and Mike share more about Mendota Health, a mobile clinic that offers in-home wound care treatment. As the COVID-19 pandemic has created a shift to in-home care, those needing advanced wound care have been no exception — especially at-risk patients who preferred to avoid hospitals. Learn more about how Mendota Health addresses that growing need, how the company got its beginnings, and much more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Webinar Replay: Race and Heart Disease in America: A Path Forward | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:11:03 | |
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, accounting for about 1 in 4 fatalities each year. This sobering statistic has remained largely unchanged for decades within populations of color, particularly for Black Americans. To help uncover how we’ve arrived at this point and where to go from here, the Medical Alley Association has partnered with the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) to start thought-provoking conversations and, ultimately, meaningful change in healthcare.In the third and final installment of this series, we feature thought leaders in the cardiovascular space as they share their strategies to work towards the elimination of health inequities, including tested community approaches and policy solutions.This replay of our webinar features opening remarks from U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee. Our panel of guests includes:-Paige Bingham, Director, Close The Gap at Boston Scientific-Icilma V. Fergus, MD, FACC, Director of Cardiovascular Disparities and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Mount Sinai-Karen Larimer PhD, ACNP-BC, FAHA, Director, Clinical Development at physIQ-Dr. Kevin Sneed, Senior Associate Vice President; Dean and Professor at USF Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Payer-Provider Partnerships in Mental Health Care | 28 May 2024 | 00:23:14 | |
To make mental health care more accessible and impactful for patients and employees, mental health providers and insurance companies in Medical Alley have formed partnerships and had ongoing conversations as they work together to destigmatize mental health care and help people feel empowered to seek the care they need. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Jovan Reyerson, VP, Global Medical & Scientific Affairs Strategy & Operations, Olympus Corporations of the Americas | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:14:14 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Jovan Reyerson, the Vice President Global Medical & Scientific Affairs Strategy & Operations, Olympus Corporations of the Americas. Jovan shares more about Olympus' healthcare business, which now accounts for 86% of the company's revenue. She also talks about how her background as a nurse has helped her career as she's transitioned to the medical device industry, plus much more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with John Fraser, CEO, Treatment.com | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:24:33 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and John Fraser, the CEO of Treatment.com. This is John's third healthcare company he's started, and shares some insights on how the startup scene has changed over the years. He also talks more about the AI architecture used by Treatment.com to help automate the diagnostic process for primary care doctors, and discusses what it's like to be a publicly-traded startup. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Dr. Luqman Lawal, VP of Health Equity, Bright Health Group | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:18:27 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Dr. Luqman Lawal, the Vice President of Health Equity for Bright Health Group. Dr. Lawal shares more about his personal journey that led him to ultimately develop a passion for advocating for health equity, which stemmed from his childhood growing up in Nigeria and seeing the vast gap in healthcare outcomes between the "haves and the have nots." Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Marek Ciolko, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Gravie | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:26:09 | |
Join us for a conversation with Frank Jaskulke and Marek Ciolko, the co-founder and co-CEO of health benefits company Gravie. Marek is our first repeat guest on the Medical Alley Podcast. It's been a big year for Gravie — including a big Series D raise in 2021, among other notable milestones — so Marek shares more about the growth Gravie has experienced. He also dives deeper into Gravie Comfort, the company's zero-deductible, zero-copay health plan, and how Gravie and others are changing the way employers and employees think about health insurance. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Race and Heart Disease in America: Taking Today’s Pulse | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:25:52 | |
The Medical Alley Association has partnered with the Association of Black Cardiologists and the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association for a three-part content series that shines a light on the reality of current health disparities and identify ways we can create more equitable healthcare solutions. The first two installments are podcast episodes, and the series will conclude with a live webinar Feb. 9.In this second podcast episode, we will be diving deeper into the reality of health inequities today. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Mieres and Chloé Villavaso to discuss how barriers in access to preventative care and timely interventions are greatly impacting populations of color and are key contributors to the state of heart health in BIPOC communities. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Race and Heart Disease in America: How We Got Here | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:27:22 | |
The Medical Alley Association has partnered with the Association of Black Cardiologists and the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association for a three-part content series that shines a light on the reality of current health disparities and identify ways we can create more equitable healthcare solutions. The first two installments are podcast episodes, and the series will conclude with a live webinar Feb. 9.In this first of two podcast episodes, Gabriela Spence of the Medical Alley Association is joined by Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, Gerald S. Berenson endowed chair in preventative cardiology and professor of medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, and Dr. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, assistant professor at John's Hopkins School of Nursing and Public Health and the Center for Health Equity. Our guests discuss the history of health inequities in this country, beginning with the civil rights movement and moving through important moments that have reinforced inequality and mistrust in healthcare institutions. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Medical Alley Webinar Replay: Recruiting and Retention in 2022 and Beyond | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:55:05 | |
The pandemic, The Great Resignation, wage inflation, remote work, hybrid work: the factors impacting recruiting and retaining great people are more complex than ever. And still, people want purpose, empowerment, good pay and benefits, and good management. As 2022 approaches let’s discuss what we have learned, how we are adapting, and what lies ahead when building and keeping great teams. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Josh Ludwig, Global Director of Commercial Operations, ScaleReady | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:25:02 | |
Join us as our Frank Jaskulke sits down with Josh Ludwig of ScaleReady to learn more about this 1-year-old company that was formed from three partner organizations (Bio-Techne, Fresenius Kabi, and Wilson Wolf). Josh and Frank also dive into the future of cell and gene therapy manufacturing, discuss the biotechnology scene in Minnesota, and much more. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| A Conversation with Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy, Co-Founder and CEO, Neurovine | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:15:56 | |
Join us for a conversation with the Medical Alley Association's Jamie Oyen and Neurovine co-founder and CEO Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy, who shares more about the company's history and the work it's doing to help treat concussions and other brain-related injuries. Dr. Kennedy touches on the subject of artificial intelligence and talks more about why brain health is such a personal matter for her. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Top 5 of 2021 | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:24:21 | |
To start off 2022, we take a look back at the top 5 most popular episodes of the Medical Alley Podcast in 2021. This episode will give some of the highlights from each of those five episodes. The full episodes of these and the rest of the Medical Alley Podcast episodes can be found at medicalalleypodcast.org. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Supply Chain Strategy with Rob Kress, Founder and CEO, Waypost Advisors | 20 May 2024 | 00:18:13 | |
Rob Kress founded Waypost Advisors in March of 2020 with the goal of helping small and mid-size companies with their supply chain needs. The timing just so happened to coincide with the COVID-19 pandemic, which created substantial supply chain challenges for companies of all industries. That meant Waypost Advisors was busy from the get-go, and continues to grow four years later. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| 2021 Year in Review | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:33:08 | |
As we approach the new year, we take a moment to reflect on all of the successes throughout Medical Alley in 2021. On this special edition of the Medical Alley Podcast, several MAA staff members join to recap the year that was in the Global Epicenter of Health Innovation and Care. From the launching of Medical Alley Starts to legislative wins at the capitol, to a new President and CEO of the Medical Alley Association, take a listen to some of the highlights from 2021 — and reasons to be excited for 2022. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| Medical Alley Webinar Replay: Ask Me Anything with Jon Pearce of Zipnosis | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:35:30 | |
Jon Pearce studied Russian, worked at a pioneer of Medical Alley's digital health ecosystem, Provation, and started Zipnosis, which successfully exited to Bright Health in 2021. An entrepreneur's story is always unique and always insightful.Ask Me Anything: Medical Alley Starts (AMA: MAS) features innovators, investors, and industry leaders sharing their views on business and how to best engage them. The goal of each AMA is to provide you, the attendee, with an inside perspective that can help you raise capital, land new customers, and be a more successful venture. Listen back to our conversation with Jon as he shares insights he's learned during his successful entrepreneurial career. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||
| 2021 Legislative Year in Review | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:20:16 | |
As 2021 comes to a close, Medical Alley Association’s Policy and Advocacy Mangers Gabriela Spence and Jessica Young sit down to reflect on the state and federal legislative sessions. Listen as they share the huge policy successes seen at the state level, how MAA has expanded our federal efforts, and ways we will continue elevating Medical Alley as the Global Epicenter of Health Innovation and Care in the new year. Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. | |||