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In this episode, Marc Watkins, Chief Medical Officer at Kroger, joins Virsys 12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to describe the exciting work Kroger is doing through its Food as Medicine Initiative, which is working to improve community health through education and access to healthy foods. He also explains how Kroger is using engagement and personalization to improve health outcomes in its clinics and pharmacies.

In part two of his interview, Bo Bartholomew, CEO of EvidenceCare, rejoins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to explain how EvidenceCare is disrupting the healthcare system by embedding clinical knowledge and resources directly into electronic medical records. He also describes the three key components every startup should focus on developing in order to set themselves up for success.

In part two of his interview, co-founder and executive chairman of Madaket Health, Jim Dougherty joins Virsys12 founder and CEO Tammy Hawes and her co-host Clark Buckner again to discuss his advice for business owners and leaders as they navigate COVID-19. Dougherty also shares his vision for the future of healthcare beyond this crisis.

In this two-part episode, Bo Bartholomew, CEO of EvidenceCare, joins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to explain how EvidenceCare is disrupting the healthcare system by embedding clinical knowledge and resources directly into electronic medical records. He also shares the story of his unique journey into his current role, along with his vision for a healthcare industry that’s built on a foundation of integrity.

In this two-part episode, Jim Dougherty, co-founder and executive chairman of Madaket Health, joins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to explain how his company is simplifying the administrative data exchanges between healthcare payers and providers. He shares how Madaket’s unique software is reducing the time for these data exchanges from four months to four minutes, freeing doctors up to focus on improving quality of care for their patients.

In this episode, Jason Rose, CEO of AdhereHealth, joins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to shed light on the issue of medication adherence, which affects 50 percent of all Americans. He explains how AdhereHealth uses analytics to identify social determinants of health and potential problems with medication adherence, working with clinicians and patients to tackle this issue. He also shares why this work has taken on a new significance due to COVID-19.

In this episode, Dilawar Syed, CEO of Lumiata, joins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to share about the unique ways his company is using artificial intelligence to predict outcomes, interpret data and manage risks in healthcare. In the midst of COVID-19, this work has become more important than ever, and he shares his hope that Lumiata’s models and products will continue to help manage risk and solve high-level problems surrounding the pandemic.

In this episode, Steve O’Quin, Vice President of Technology at OrthoFi, joins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to discuss the work he’s doing to help streamline the payment process for orthodontic practices. He also shares strategies for maintaining patient engagement while many offices are closed during COVID-19, and he advocates for the underrated benefits of using cloud-based platforms to build new solutions.

In this episode, Lauren Donahoo, Director of Digital Marketing for Professional Physical Therapy, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes to talk about her passion for digital transformation that improves the lives of patients. Lauren offers insight into some of the biggest challenges facing marketers in the healthcare industry, but she also explains how she’s worked to overcome them and connect with patients in an empathetic, helpful way. She shares how resources like Salesforce have made it possible for Professional Physical Therapy to scale into the future and continue to break down the barriers that keep people from receiving care.

In this episode, Aaron Gani, Founder and CEO of BehaVR, joins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes for a conversation about using virtual reality in healthcare. He shares about the innovative work his company is doing to treat chronic pain and behavioral health conditions and explains why VR is an effective tool for doctors and patients. He also gives perspective on the long-term transformation he expects to see in the wake of COVID-19, as healthcare is forced to shift toward a more consumer-centric model.

In this episode, Miriam Paramore, President of OptimizeRx, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes to share what her company is doing to keep people informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Miriam explains how the technology OptimizeRx already had in place is being adapted to help both patients and providers stay up to date on CDC-sourced announcements and guidelines. Miriam points out how this crisis is showing people why digital communication is so important in the healthcare industry. To sign up to receive coronavirus updates from OptimizeRx, text VIRUS to 55150.

In this episode, Nigel Green, a sales leadership coach and author of Revenue Harvest, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes for a conversation about the most important lessons he’s learned about sales. Nigel unpacks the seven principles he’s taken from the farming community and explains how sales teams can use them to inform their strategies and achieve company goals. He also describes his vision for a more simplified approach to data interpretation and explains how companies like Salesforce make that vision a reality. 

In this episode, Neal Patel, CIO of Health IT for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes to share his unique perspective on the intersection between technology and healthcare. As a former clinician who has since devoted his career to developing efficient and user-friendly systems, Neal has seen firsthand the power of technology to improve the quality of care for patients. He offers insight into some of the biggest challenges healthcare IT workers face and explains how Vanderbilt is working to stay on the cutting edge of industry transformation.

In this episode, Anthony Diaz, founder and CEO of Health Hero, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes to discuss his entrepreneurial journey of realizing the need for better follow-up in the healthcare industry. After his father’s passing, Anthony discovered a passion for post-visit care, and he created Health Hero to provide personalized follow-up to patients, whether they need services like Uber or just a friendly reminder to take care of themselves. Anthony also shares how the Salesforce AppExchange and the Salesforce Accelerate Program made it easier for him to develop and scale his app.

In this episode, Beth Ratliff, Chief Operating Officer for Premise Health, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes for a conversation about the “three E’s” of healthcare innovation: experience, efficiency and effectiveness. Throughout her career, Beth has focused on creating systems and processes that help clinicians provide better and more affordable care, which Premise Health does by offering adaptable services for companies and their employees. The company takes a big picture look at the needs of specific populations and uses that data to provide informed, direct care. Beth shares how technology helps both clinicians and patients achieve their goals and the benefits of a value-based care model.

In this episode, Eric Thrailkill, Senior Vice President of Business Intelligence and Analytics for Envision Healthcare, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes to share his vision for data-driven healthcare transformation. Eric believes the healthcare industry is reaching a point where it can use analytics to provide greater access to care at lower costs. He describes how Envision uses Salesforce to achieve that goal, and he offers insight into the work Tennessee HIMSS is doing to create a more cohesive industry ecosystem in Nashville.

Marcus Whitney, CEO of Health: Further and founder of Jumpstart Foundry, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes for a conversation about digital marketing in the healthcare industry. Though healthcare companies have historically been slow to adopt the idea that they can and should employ marketing tactics, Marcus believes digital marketing is central to industry transformation. He unpacks some of the biggest challenges around healthcare marketing and encourages companies to get past those issues and start figuring out innovative solutions to shape the future of healthcare. 

In this episode, Bob Martin, Chief Information Officer for Wellpath, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes to highlight an often-unnoticed area of the healthcare industry. Wellpath works with patients in the justice system to provide compassionate care with cutting edge technology, and Bob describes how Salesforce makes that goal more attainable. He also offers insight into new technologies that may provide better outcomes for patients both inside and outside of the justice system.

In this episode of How I Transformed This, Michael Dant, Director of Network Management at myNEXUS, joins Virsys12 CEO Tammy Hawes for a conversation about interoperability and the role of technology in healthcare transformation. myNEXUS works with Payers and Providers to manage and deliver home and community-based care. Michael shares how using Salesforce has assisted myNEXUS in leading the way in industry transformation. He also offers insight into myNEXUS’ three-pronged foundation that has set it apart from other healthcare companies.

Vic Gatto, CEO and founder of Jumpstart Health Investors, joins Virsys12 CEO and founder Tammy Hawes for a conversation about entrepreneurship and healthcare transformation. At Jumpstart, Vic is passionate about helping startups succeed in the healthcare space by engaging with customers and incentivizing great customer service. He explains how Salesforce helps him and the startups he invests in to achieve those goals and pave the way in industry transformation. He also shares insight into the Jumpstart model for helping startups avoid common pitfalls.