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DP Brightful, Executive Vice President of Health and Life Sciences at Salesforce, joins Virsys12 founder and CEO Tammy Hawes to discuss his vision for greater technological innovation in healthcare. DP explains how technology can help us reduce costs, improve quality of care and increase patient’s access to care. He also describes how COVID-19 has shifted the trajectory of healthcare by forcing companies to evolve more rapidly than ever before.

Gail Peace, founder of Ludi, joins Virsys12 founder and CEO Tammy Hawes to explain how she’s helping physicians get paid correctly and saving hospitals money in the process. Gail describes some of the common problems she’s seen around hospital spending which inspired her to create Ludi’s unique software. She also discusses some of the biggest healthcare trends she’s seen that will continue to play an important role after COVID-19.

In this episode, Robin Clarke, CEO of Ursa Health, joins Virsys 12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to explain how he’s helping companies harness the power of data to transform the way healthcare players work together and improve the quality of care. Robin also shares his vision for a less fragmented healthcare system, and he describes how Ursa Health is striving to make that dream a reality.

In this episode, Tommy Lewis, COO of Tivity Health, joins Virsys 12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to discuss some of the lessons he’s learned over the past 20 years of working with healthcare transformation. Tommy offers advice to other leaders who are navigating mergers, acquisitions and integrations, and he emphasizes the importance of taking care of your people, especially in times of transition.

In this episode, John Supra, Chief Data Officer at Prisma Health, joins Virsys 12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes for a conversation about the importance of cloud-based technology in healthcare transformation. He explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rate of change in the industry, and he also encourages healthcare leaders to find innovative solutions by asking “What if?” and “Why not?”

In this episode, Scott Vasey, Senior Vice President for Network Management at AmeriHealth Caritas joins Virsys12 CEO and Founder Tammy Hawes to discuss the work he’s doing to build a more effective provider network, where all data and processes are housed in a single workflow and platform. He also shares his perspective on some of the biggest themes that are taking a central focus in the industry today, from patient-first care to data accuracy to telehealth.

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.