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The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

Massively Better Healthcare
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Patient-Led Healthcare
Eating Disorders
Women's Health
Work-Life Balance
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Peer-To-Peer Healthcare
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🏆 #1 podcast in the Top 100 Health Tech All-time charts

Join us every Monday for conversations with the biggest names in digital health. Hosted by digital health veterans Halle Tecco, Michael Esquivel, and Steve Kraus.

Learn more and submit your ideas for the show at the Heart of Healthcare website.

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The first trillion-dollar healthcare company, a $298M longevity round, and a telehealth CEO headed for federal sentencing. Last month had range.

Today on the show, Halle and Michael sort through the biggest December stories shaping the year ahead, f... more

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As millions of Americans hit the road to visit family for Thanksgiving, many will pass through, or return to, rural communities. Nearly 60 million Americans live in these areas, yet many struggle to access even basic healthcare as rural hospitals clo... more

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On the heels of raising $210 million at a $6 billion valuation, OpenEvidence is the fastest-growing physician app in history, now reaching over 40% of U.S. physicians and powering 17 million monthly clinical queries.

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A billion-dollar startup. A promise to change healthcare forever. And behind the scenes… a massive lie.

Tyler Shultz was just starting his career when he joined Theranos, only to discover that the company’s breakthrough blood tests didn’t actually w... more

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Dr. Jennifer Schneider
Co-founder and CEO of Homeward, focuses on healthcare delivery in rural America
Homeward
Episode: Fixing Rural Healthcare Before It Collapses | Homeward Co-founder & CEO Dr. Jennifer Schneider
Zackary Ziegler
Co-founder and CTO of OpenEvidence
OpenEvidence
Episode: How a Small Team Built the Fastest-Growing Clinician App Ever | OpenEvidence Co-founder & CTO Zack Ziegler
Tyler Shultz
The whistleblower who helped bring down Theranos and advocate for ethical practices in startups.
Episode: Truth, Power, and the Cost of Speaking Up | Theranos Whistleblower Tyler Shultz
Dr. Holly Urban
VP of Business Development and Strategy at Wolters Kluwer Health
Wolters Kluwer Health
Episode: UpToDate’s AI Glow Up | Wolters Kluwer Health VP BD & Strategy Dr. Holly Urban
Clay Bavor
Co-founder of Sierra, an AI-powered customer experience platform, with over 18 years of experience at Google focusing on various product areas including search, ads, AR, and VR.
Sierra
Episode: Inside the Rise of AI Agents | Sierra Co-founder Clay Bavor
Dr. Tom X. Lee
Notable serial entrepreneur and physician involved in multiple healthcare innovations.
Galileo
Episode: Build, Scale, Repeat | Serial Founder Tom X. Lee
Reed Jobs
Co-founder of Yosemite, focused on making cancer non-lethal
Yosemite
Episode: Can We Make Cancer Nonlethal? | Reed Jobs & Matt Bettonville of Yosemite
Matt Bettonville
Digital health practice leader at Yosemite
Yosemite
Episode: Can We Make Cancer Nonlethal? | Reed Jobs & Matt Bettonville of Yosemite
Tom Hale
Chief Executive Officer of Oura, a leading wearable health technology company
Oura
Episode: Can Wearables Move from Wellness to Medicine? | ĹŚURA CEO Tom Hale

Hosts

Steve Kraus
Co-host of the discussions focusing on healthcare innovations and problem-solving in the industry
Michael Esquivel
Co-host engaging in discussions about digital health and health technology advancements
Halle Tecco
Co-host leading conversations centered around healthcare innovation and consumer advocacy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 287 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Really outstanding guests, clearly communicated, engaging, and insightful. An excellent podcast :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jabracaglia
    United States4 months ago
  • Highly Relevant Healthcare Podcast

    Another excellent episode here on the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts with Marwood Group - very insightful discussion highly recommend for anyone in healthcare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    invictionary
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic Guests, Expert Interviews!

    Love this team and the work they do to bring the best guests in to talk about the most relevant topics in healthcare. Always great interviews, with takeaways that help me understand the ecosystem and be more impactful in my work. Thank you Halle and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMTaylor13
    United States7 months ago
  • Trusted information!

    Halle has walked the walk and is able to conduct interviews with a unique perspective of success healthcare founder and investor. This adds significant depth to the interviews that is hard to replicate. Definitely studying this podcast so that we can apply learnings to our podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E Makhni
    United States8 months ago
  • Consistently Great

    A consistently great look at health entrepreneurs and their experiences building in health, industry and investment trends, and insights in digital health. Halle, Michael, and Steve ask great questions and bring practical perspective as investors and innovators in their own right. It feels like listening in on a conversation in your living room more than it does an interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wilmett5919
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and informative nature of the discussions, often highlighting expert guests and insightful commentary.
Criticism has been noted for the podcast's occasional focus on more niche subjects which may not appeal to all listeners.
There is appreciation for the actionable advice provided by the hosts, making complex healthcare topics accessible and relevant.

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Fixing Rural Healthcare Before It Collapses | Homeward Co-founder & CEO Dr. Jennifer Schneider
Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to entrepreneurs?
Bet on yourself; confidence in yourself is critical.
Fixing Rural Healthcare Before It Collapses | Homeward Co-founder & CEO Dr. Jennifer Schneider
Q: How has living with this chronic disease changed you as a person and a leader?
It has made me more empathetic and aware of the inadequacies in the healthcare system.
Truth, Power, and the Cost of Speaking Up | Theranos Whistleblower Tyler Shultz
Q: What gave you that courage then? Why you guys versus the thousands of other people that just either were quiet quitters or just kind of took the paycheck and went through the motions?
Michael emphasized the importance of integrity, sharing that he taught his children never to compromise on it, despite the personal and professional risks associated with whistleblowing.
UpToDate’s AI Glow Up | Wolters Kluwer Health VP BD & Strategy Dr. Holly Urban
Q: How can AI and specifically UpToDate help them just practice at the top of their license?
UpToDate Expert AI will guide clinicians by verifying assumptions to provide appropriate answers tailored to individual patients.
UpToDate’s AI Glow Up | Wolters Kluwer Health VP BD & Strategy Dr. Holly Urban
Q: How do you see the role of the clinician evolving in this new era?
Clinicians will always apply human wisdom, but AI can help them make better decisions.

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The episodes provide a broad exploration of the evolving landscape of digital health, with frequent discussions on innovative technologies and policies aimed at improving healthcare access and efficiency. Key topics include the integration of AI in healthcare, the role of wearable devices in patient monitoring, and the importance of consumer advocacy in navigating rising healthcare costs. Engaging guest interviews with industry leaders form a significant part of the content, emphasizing actionable insights and solutions to ongoing challenges in the healthcare system. Overall, listeners can expect a thoughtful examination of how modern technology can transform healthcare delivery while addressing equity and access issues.

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Recent guests on The Heart of Healthcare include:

1. Dr. Jennifer Schneider
2. Zackary Ziegler
3. Tyler Shultz
4. Dr. Holly Urban
5. Clay Bavor
6. Dr. Tom X. Lee
7. Reed Jobs
8. Matt Bettonville

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