On the heels of Weight Watchers' recent bankruptcy filing, the conversation around the future of the weight loss industry has intensified. While many point to the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic as the primary disruptor, Sami Inkinen, co-founder and CEO of Virta Health, argues that the real story is more fundamental. He contends that the "eat less, exercise more" model, central to programs like Weight Watchers for decades, was always doomed to fail because it doesn't address the
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Health IT, Digital Health Interviews | Q/A - HIT Consultant
Reach7 CEO Talks Reimagining Diabetes Care with Membership-Based Studio Clinics
Today’s landscape of diabetes care is fraught with challenges: it's a condition that's often misunderstood by both patients and the healthcare system, highly prevalent, financially burdensome and frequently mismanaged. To explore a new paradigm in addressing these issues, we're speaking with Chun Yong, the founder and CEO of Reach7 Diabetes Studios. Chun, a biomedical engineer from Georgia Tech with experience as a UX strategist at Coca-Cola, is applying his unique expertise to "reimagine how
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Q/A: Kinetik CEO Sufian Chowdhury on Fighting NEMT Fraud & Waste
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) provides a critical lifeline for millions of Medicaid recipients across the United States, ensuring access to vital medical care. However, this essential service operates within a highly fragmented landscape, often relying on antiquated technology or manual processes, making it susceptible to significant fraud, waste, and abuse – a long-standing challenge nationwide. Addressing these inefficiencies and enhancing system integrity is crucial for both
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Q/A: Former HHS Commissioner on Why Medicaid is the Most Innovative Program in U.S. Healthcare
Medicaid plays a vital role in the American healthcare system, providing coverage for millions of vulnerable individuals. To gain a deeper understanding of the program's evolving landscape, its unique strengths, and the challenges it faces, we spoke with Gary Jessee, Senior Vice President, National Consulting. With extensive experience on both the payer and provider sides, Jessee offers valuable insights into Medicaid's role in addressing critical needs, from long-term services and supports to
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Q/A: Unpacking the Power of WiFi 7 for Healthcare with Wyebot CEO Roger Sands
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The landscape of healthcare is increasingly digital, relying on a robust and reliable network infrastructure to support everything from patient monitoring to advanced medical imaging. The latest generation of WiFi technology, WiFi 7, promises a significant leap forward in capacity, speed, and latency. To delve deeper into the transformative potential of WiFi 7 for hospitals and health systems, we had the opportunity to speak with Roger Sands, CEO and co-founder of
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Healthcare M&A Slowdown 2024: Alvarez & Marsal’s Raheel Khan on Market Challenges & 2025 Outlook
In 2024, the healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape experienced a notable slowdown, leaving industry stakeholders pondering the contributing factors and anticipating future trends. To shed light on this complex scenario, we sat down with Raheel Khan, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Transaction Advisory Group. With extensive experience advising both buyers and sellers in the healthcare sector, Khan offers valuable insights into the forces shaping M&A activity, the
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Overprescribing and Polypharmacy: Arine CEO Talks The Hidden Dangers of Amazon’s Same-Day Prescription Delivery
As ultra-fast prescription delivery services reshape medication access, healthcare providers face an urgent challenge: balancing patient convenience with medication safety. With 1 in 5 adults using five or more prescription drugs and medication-related problems consuming 1 in 6 healthcare dollars ($528B annually), the stakes are high.
In this interview, Yoona Kim, CEO of healthcare AI company Arine discusses how the evolution of prescription delivery services, while improving access, may
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Q/A: Cedar Exec Talks The Untapped Potential of AI in Healthcare Call Centers in 2025
What if AI could dramatically reduce call volume, improve patient satisfaction, and empower your call center staff? In this exclusive interview, Dugan Winkie, Head of Commercial Strategy at Cedar, sheds light on the often-overlooked opportunity of leveraging AI in healthcare call centers.
Winkie explores the unique challenges and opportunities AI presents for providers, highlighting the potential for increased efficiency, improved patient experiences, and significant financial gains. He
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Vorro CEO Talks Bridging the Interoperability Gap in Healthcare
Despite government mandates and advancements in technology, EHR interoperability remains a significant challenge for clinicians. A recent KLAS report highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with external data integration, hindering efficient care delivery and contributing to clinician burnout.
In this exclusive interview, Scott Sirdevan, CEO of Vorro, a leading provider of no-code data integration solutions, provides expert insights into the complexities of interoperability in healthcare. He
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Q/A: Funding Landscape: IPO or Buyout for Life Science Companies?
Life science companies, particularly those heavily invested in research and development, often face critical funding decisions. Should they pursue an initial public offering (IPO) to fuel their growth, or is a strategic buyout from a larger company a more suitable path?
In this exclusive interview, Taylor Wirth, a partner at Barnes & Thornburg, offers his insights on evaluating market conditions, assessing company readiness, and weighing the pros and cons of each funding option. He
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