Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast

People leave managers, not companies. How are you cultivating a warm, positive, growth oriented culture in your business? Listen in to this week on Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast with Megan Zweig the President and CEO of Rock Health Advisory. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/d_gqb_kJ

Episode 10 of Healthy Headhunters is here! ?? Creamy, dreamy, and packed with goodness! This traditional Greek fava dip isn’t just delicious—it’s a nutritional powerhouse. ??? ?? Why you’ll love it: ? Plant-powered protein to keep you strong ? Fiber-packed for happy digestion ?? ? Heart-healthy olive oil & anti-inflammatory garlic ?? ? Slow-burning energy to keep blood sugar stable ? #HealthyEating #MediterraneanDiet #PlantBasedPower#healthyrecipes #healthycooking #digitalhealth #podcasts https://lnkd.in/dMZQD_NR

Get ready for another awesome episode! In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, Norman Volsky??? Volsky interviews Megan Zweig, the president and CEO of Rock Health Advisory. They discuss Megan's journey into healthcare, her experiences at the Advisory Board, and the lessons she learned along the way. Megan shares insights on working with chief medical officers, the impact of COVID-19 on Rock Health, and her transition to the organization. The conversation also covers trends in digital health, personal health practices, and the importance of leadership and career growth. Takeaways ? Megan's Early Interest: Inspired by her mother's career as an athletic trainer. ?? Career Shift: Switched focus from political science to public policy with a concentration in health policy. ?? Analytical Skills: Learned to rigorously assess root causes of healthcare issues at the Advisory Board. ?? Collective Learning: Emphasized the importance of shared learning among healthcare executives. ?? Facilitating Knowledge: Gained appreciation for being a vehicle for learning at the Advisory Board. ?? Innovation Journey: Transitioned to Rock Health to immerse herself in the innovation ecosystem. ?? COVID-19 Impact: Strengthened Rock Health's mission to transform health for all humanity. ???? Leadership Growth: Evolved from micromanagement to empowering her team. ?? Defining Success: Equipping clients with data and insights is key in advisory work. ?? Digital Health Trends: Obesity care, next-gen wearables, and climate health are emerging focus areas. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Megan Zweig and Rock Health 01:59 Megan's Journey into Healthcare 05:36 Experience at the Advisory Board 11:14 Impactful Moments and Lessons Learned 17:08 Navigating Imposter Syndrome 17:48 Working with Chief Medical Officers 20:49 Transition to Rock Health 26:20 Navigating Remote Work Challenges 28:06 Rock Health's Vision and Structure 31:43 Career Growth and Leadership Lessons 37:05 Defining Success in Advisory Roles 40:05 Key Insights from Digital Health Trends 45:55 Personal Health Practices and Lifestyle Choices 48:44 Outro https://lnkd.in/d-Qe3zB6

From Head of research, to COO, to now CEO- if you are ambitious and want to learn how to rise to the top of an organization- this episode is FOR YOU! "Perseverance is so important." Yes it really is. Meet the wonderful Megan Zweig the President and CEO of Rock Health Advisory. The unlock moment from her, was her going to Business school, because there she met people managing big teams, multiple functions, and leading functions they didnt necesarily do themselves at any point. Megan points out that when you didn't 'grow up in' a function, you really need to lean into TRUSTING your team to accomplish the goals that you are setting. Interesting in hearing Megan's take on the industry? Emerging Trends? We go through the highlights of Rock Health's 2024 market analysis. Find out how they qualify their analysis: They think through, What's the degree of partnerships? What is the degree of academic research around a topic? Where is the venture funding going? All that and MORE! Tune in to this weeks awesome Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast episode and SUBSCRIBE! Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/diMNingA Takeaways ? Megan's Early Interest: Inspired by her mother's career as an athletic trainer. ?? Career Shift: Switched focus from political science to public policy with a concentration in health policy. ?? Analytical Skills: Learned to rigorously assess root causes of healthcare issues at the Advisory Board. ?? Collective Learning: Emphasized the importance of shared learning among healthcare executives. ?? Facilitating Knowledge: Gained appreciation for being a vehicle for learning at the Advisory Board. ?? Innovation Journey: Transitioned to Rock Health to immerse herself in the innovation ecosystem. ?? COVID-19 Impact: Strengthened Rock Health's mission to transform health for all humanity. ???? Leadership Growth: Evolved from micromanagement to empowering her team. ?? Defining Success: Equipping clients with data and insights is key in advisory work. ?? Digital Health Trends: Obesity care, next-gen wearables, and climate health are emerging focus areas.

Episode 9 of Healthy Headhunters is here! Pozole de camarón is a delicious coastal twist on traditional Mexican pozole! ???? Instead of the usual pork or chicken, this version features plump, juicy shrimp in a rich, flavorful broth infused with peppers, beans and hominy. The result? A lighter yet deeply satisfying dish with the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors. ? Key Ingredients & Flavors: ?? Peppers – Give the broth its color and mild heat. ?? Hominy (maíz pozolero) – Adds that classic pozole texture and heartiness. ?? Shrimp – Brings a fresh, briny taste that pairs beautifully with the rich broth. ?? Aromatics (garlic, onion, oregano) – Enhance the depth of flavor. ?? Serving Tip: Like all pozoles, it’s all about the toppings! Garnish with shredded cabbage, avocado, lime, cilantro and crispy tostadas for the ultimate bite. #healthyrecipes #healthycooking #digitalhealth #podcasts https://lnkd.in/erwH_KW7

Curious about how Infusion care works? How you can save on that category? How Leap Health is approaching their slice of the market? "We believe we can have a dramatic impact on the patient's life, both from a convenience perspective, from an experience perspective, from an outcomes perspective. We have that conviction." Today I sit down with Rob LaHayne founder and CEO of Leap Health on the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast Who does this impact? This impacts 2-4% of any population: HOWEVER those patients are driving 50-65% of your specialty drug cost. Which then makes things interesting. Infusion is not just cancer, it touches a lot of different categories, MSK, Gastro, among others. There's a huge opportunity to bring cost savings to a company, because for every employee that utilizes leap, we are talking an on average 40-60% savings per year. At the end of the day it is all about the patients. This makes things SO much easier for the employee because it allows them to have their infusions in the comfort of their home, from their couch, instead of a weekly visit to the hospital. In today's episode we cover a lot of ground! Some of the key moments: ? Rob LaHayne's journey into healthcare began unexpectedly through an insurance carrier. ?? Healthcare offers a unique opportunity to create mission-driven companies that impact lives. ?? Execution in the benefits ecosystem is challenging due to risk-averse buyers and long sales cycles. ?? Founders should focus on de-risking product-market fit by engaging with industry stakeholders. ?? Building a strong team is crucial for success in any turnaround situation. ?? Success in one market does not guarantee success in another; focus on dominating your initial market. ?? Advising startups requires a commitment to creating value and being available for support. ?? The infusion market is growing, with many patients needing ongoing treatment for various conditions. ?? Leap Health improves patient experience by providing convenient home infusion services. ?? Cost savings for employers can be significant, with potential reductions of 40-60% on infusion claims. Can you believe that most of you guys who watch the podcast, arent subscribed? Be sure to go and subscribe so we can bring you conversations with the most interesting emerging tech in Digital Health! https://lnkd.in/dp4gD6As

In today’s episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast, Norman Volsky??? Volsky interviews Rob LaHayne, CEO and founder of Leap Health. They discuss Rob's journey into healthcare, his experiences at Namely Benefits and TouchCare, and the misconceptions surrounding the benefits ecosystem. Rob shares valuable insights for founders looking to enter the healthcare space, emphasizing the importance of understanding product-market fit and identifying early adopters. The conversation also delves into the infusion market, the patient experience, and how Leap Health is revolutionizing care delivery while reducing costs for employers. Takeaways ? Rob LaHayne's journey into healthcare began unexpectedly through an insurance carrier. ?? Healthcare offers a unique opportunity to create mission-driven companies that impact lives. ?? Execution in the benefits ecosystem is challenging due to risk-averse buyers and long sales cycles. ?? Founders should focus on de-risking product-market fit by engaging with industry stakeholders. ?? Building a strong team is crucial for success in any turnaround situation. ?? Success in one market does not guarantee success in another; focus on dominating your initial market. ?? Advising startups requires a commitment to creating value and being available for support. ?? The infusion market is growing, with many patients needing ongoing treatment for various conditions. ?? Leap Health improves patient experience by providing convenient home infusion services. ?? Cost savings for employers can be significant, with potential reductions of 40-60% on infusion claims. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rob LaHayne and Leap Health 01:18 Rob's Journey into Healthcare 02:51 Experience at Namely Benefits 04:04 Building a Benefits Business from Scratch 06:33 Misconceptions in the Benefits Ecosystem 09:28 Advice for Founders Seeking Early Customers 11:39 Identifying Early Adopters 16:07 Leading TouchCare: A Turnaround Story 18:12 Learnings from TouchCare Experience 20:30 Advising Companies on Growth 24:02 Experience with Redesign Health 26:14 Inspiration Behind Leap's Founding 28:59 Understanding the Infusion Market 32:02 Patient Experience and Convenience 34:57 Cost Savings for Employers 38:31 Quality of Care vs. Cost 43:59 Innovative Pricing Models 46:20 Future Goals for Leap 49:01 Maintaining Personal Health and Well-being 51:51 Outro https://lnkd.in/dEmj8Vqd

Sasha Gribov co-founder of Milu Health. As an employee you agree sharing healthcare data and signing up for Milu. Than go ahead, and forget about Milu. But Milu doesnt forget about you. It monitors in the background, and if there is something in your healthcare journey that Milu can help with, they proactively reach out to you. Learn more about what Sasha is building in the employer space on this weeks episode of Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast. Listen in??: https://lnkd.in/dvFjx--P Watch now ? https://lnkd.in/ddW2Ebum

Check out Norm's vegetarian-friendly version of Pasta e Fagioli in episode 8 of Healthy Headhunters. He also shares several cooking tips including the use of mirepoix which can serve as a flavorful foundation for a variety of dishes, including stocks, soups, stews, sauces, and braises.?The recipe is linked in video description. ?? ?? ??? ???? #healthycooking #healthyrecipes #digitalhealth #podcast https://lnkd.in/dCxR8FE6

So much fun to interview someone I actually grew up with! This week enter Sasha Gribov co-founder at Milu Health. "NO PATIENT IN THE COUNTRY HAS ACCESS TO THIS DATA. If we have a chance to go and help someone with it, we'd LOVE to do that." Milu has integrated EHR data from over 40,000 provider groups and health systems. HUGE AMOUNT OF DATA. I think the most intriguing question I got to ask him, was what were the surprises his team saw when processing such an insane amount of Data?? He shared that he was surprised that when he shows people the EHR data, there are stuff in their own data that they had previously NO IDEA about. One patient, did NOT know they were being called a pre-diabetic. Literally NO ONE TOLD THEM. ???? That is wild. Welcome back to another great episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast, We go through everything from Sasha's journey into healthcare, his experiences at Tempest Labs, and the innovative approach Milu Health takes to improve employee healthcare. The conversation covers the importance of connecting health records, personalizing patient engagement, and addressing healthcare costs. Sasha shares insights on the challenges faced in the employer healthcare space and the future vision for Milu Health, emphasizing the need for better patient engagement and adherence to healthcare plans. We even even briefly jumped into funding, and what it was like raising money during such a difficult time- "At the end of the day, the harder it is for you to raise, the leaner and better you'll run your company." Sasha raised 5$ million with Andreessen Horowitz! All that and more this week on the podcast! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE- because most of our viewers are not subscribed! Listen in??: https://lnkd.in/dvFjx--P Watch now ? https://lnkd.in/ddW2Ebum