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Joel Theisen is not a fan of the word "care," but that's not because he doesn't have a lot of it. As an RN, he saw firsthand the shortcomings of the healthcare system in the United States, and that's why he's on a mission with his company, Lifespark, to reimagine it.
Referring to Lifespark as the "anti-care" company, Joel instead chooses to laser focus on health and wellbeing. In other words, trying to keep people "off care." Hear how he's working to achieve that goal in the latest episode of The Medical Alley Podcast.Send us a message!
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In this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we chat with Mitch Foley, VP of Stryker ENT. Mitch talks about Stryker's presence in the Twin Cities, its ongoing to mission to bring new products while reimagining how ENT care can be delivered, and advice for professionals looking to take their career to new levels.
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks to Technical Manger Jason Longhorn of Element Materials Technology. The conversation runs the gamut from the role Element plays in the medical testing market, COVID-19 and the ongoing recovery of the industry, the use of Ethylene oxide (EtO) in sterilization (and potential alternatives), and more.
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On this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're coming to you live (at least at the time of recording) from the floor of MD&M Minneapolis, a premier medtech and medical manufacturing convention.
In a series of short interviews, host Ben Wagner talks with guests about what conversations were happening between major companies, how each company is helping transform healthcare in its own way, and what keeps the interviewee engaged with the work they're doing.
Guests:
Lindsey Nalley, Foamtech
Richard Payne, Seraph.
Shelby Sticksel, Seldox
Tom Waddell, Waddell Group
Nathan Caspar, Midwest Interventional Systems, Inc.
Jesse Jensen, Switchback MedicalSend us a message!
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Navigating the complexities of groundbreaking treatments can create headwinds. With innovations like Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) at the forefront, challenges such as financial uncertainties, regulatory shifts, and global adoption become paramount. Join us for an insightful discussion on how global partners address these challenges, focusing on safety & efficacy, financial impacts, and clinical differentiation in areas where baseline data is scarce.
Background on PFA: Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) is a groundbreaking nonthermal energy source that is rapidly transforming atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment, affecting up to 38 million people worldwide. Unlike traditional heat or cold methods, PFA uses high-voltage electrical fields in microseconds for precise cell necrosis, marking a significant advancement in cardiology.
Guests:
- Juliane Ray, Global Head of Medtech Strategy, Clarivate (Moderator)
- Annette Boyle, Editor, BioWorld MedTech
- Dee Chaudhary, Principal Commercial Strategy Consulting, Clarivate
- Pankhil Ghandhi, Senior Team Lead, Medtech Insights, Clarivate
- David Begley, MD, Clinical Director in Cardiology, Royal Papworth HospitalSend us a message!
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner looks into the future of 3D-printed healthcare with Amy Alexander, Unit Head, Mechanical Development & Applied Computational Engineering at Mayo Clinic.
From custom prosthetics and implants to sharpening the accuracy of medical devices, 3D-printed technology is (literally) reshaping the landscape of healthcare. Amy shares her expertise on the subject, spanning AI, XR, and more, and explains how 3D printing represents a beautiful intersection of art, science, medicine, and technology.
Amy is also a keynote speaker at the Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis event. Learn more about her session on October 17 here.
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with Jessica Sylvester, founder and CEO of Humla Health, to explore how her innovative platform is transforming nurse staffing in the healthcare industry.
Jessica shares her deeply personal journey from working as a nurse to creating a tech-driven solution that empowers nurses and healthcare facilities alike. We discuss the challenges of nurse burnout, staffing shortages, and how Humla Health is revolutionizing the way nurses connect with healthcare systems, offering more flexibility, autonomy, and sustainability.
Tune in to learn how Jessica is reshaping the future of healthcare staffing.Send us a message!
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Medical device companies often lag behind other industries in adopting advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to digitally transform their organizations throughout the total product life cycle. In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, experts from MDIC, FDA, and more, share their insights on the current landscape of digital transformation in the medical device industry and explore how to overcome perceived challenges to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies.
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September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Patients living with Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, are at greater risk for stoke, heart failure and dementia. Research suggests cases of AFib are likely to grow across the United States.
In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks with Dr. Christopher Piorkowski, chief medical officer of Abbott's electrophysiology business, about AFib's impact on millions of patients worldwide. They also discuss how Abbott's innovative Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) system is improving treatment by safely and precisely targeting heart tissue, helping reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.Send us a message!
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Joe Hofmeister lived with epileptic seizures for 50 years. Medication didn't work. A craniotomy didn't make a significant impact either. It was only through the use of Monteris Medical's NeuroBlate system that he finally found relief.
In this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner dives into Joe's inspiring story alongside insights from Marty Emerson, President and CEO of Monteris Medical, exploring how this groundbreaking, minimally invasive technology is transforming the lives of patients with brain tumors, radiation necrosis, and drug-resistant epilepsy. Joe shares his journey of hope, perseverance, and the life-changing impact of the NeuroBlate system on his health and quality of life.Send us a message!
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner speaks with Dunston Almeida, the founder and CEO of triValence, a company dedicated to transforming healthcare operations by addressing supply chain and expense management inefficiencies. Almeida shares his journey, influenced by his physician parents, and how his background in technology led him to focus on solving critical issues in the healthcare industry.
Almeida explains how triValence is streamlining healthcare procurement, payment, and data management processes, tackling the complexities and outdated systems that challenge providers and suppliers.Send us a message!
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In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with Steve Bethke, vice president of the Solution Developer Market at Mayo Clinic Platform, to explore the groundbreaking work happening at Mayo Clinic Platform_Solutions Studio.
Steve shares insights into how the Solutions Studio is driving the transformation of digital health through innovative collaborations and cutting-edge initiatives. Discover how Mayo Clinic is leveraging technology, expertise, and partnerships to revolutionize patient care and shape the future of healthcare.Send us a message!
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Andrew Savitz joins the Medical Alley Podcast to share how his company, Spirituwell, is trying to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and spiritual well-being. He elaborates on the company's innovative practices, the challenges of navigating the evolving health landscape, and the importance of addressing spiritual health alongside physical health.
Savitz discusses the motivation behind starting Spirituwell and the key problems the company is trying to solve, including the lack of access to professional spiritual care, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Savitz explains how Spirituwell's telehealth model aims to expand access to spiritual care throughout the healthcare continuum, beyond the traditional hospital and hospice settings. He also touches on the important role chaplains can play in addressing existential distress and supporting the mental health of patients, as well as the challenges of integrating spiritual care into the mainstream healthcare landscape.Send us a message!
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Explore the dynamic world of regulatory affairs with Amra Racic, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience with Medical Alley partners, including Medtronic and Abbott. Now at Veeva Systems as Senior Director of Government Strategy, Amra brings her deep expertise to the Medical Alley Podcast, where she unpacks the complexities of navigating global regulatory requirements.
In this episode, Amra shares invaluable insights on leadership and career development within regulatory affairs, highlighting the crucial roles of inclusivity, ethical decision-making, and mentoring. The discussion also tackles the vital issue of health equity in medical device regulation and underscores the importance of data transparency in achieving fair health outcomes for all.
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"Let's not treat compensation like rocket science."
On this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, David Gramer, Founder of Prism Compensation Consulting, joins us to demystify the complexities of employee compensation. With a clear and approachable style, David shares his extensive knowledge and practical advice on designing effective compensation plans.Send us a message!
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Mayo Clinic Ventures and Corporate Development, the two divisions within Mayo Clinic’s Department of Business Development, work in tandem with industry collaborators to transform healthcare by fostering innovative ideas, catalyzing bold initiatives, and advancing cutting-edge solutions to address unmet patient needs.
Whether supporting a new company spin-out based on Mayo Clinic intellectual property, or collaborating with external companies to advance novel technologies, Mayo Clinic Ventures and Corporate Development leverage emerging industry trends and investment strategy to develop products and services that align with Mayo Clinic’s mission and vision.
Muddassir Laique (Corporate Development) and Seth Eisenman (Mayo Clinic Ventures) provide an overview of Mayo Clinic’s innovation and commercialization engine, its collaboration model, and foundational investment principles.Send us a message!
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Late in 2023, Visura Technologies and YKK Corporation of America partnered to launch Evevo Manufacturing, which offers medical device manufacturing services in the Medical Alley ecosystem. So how did this partnership come about, and what have Visura and YKK learned throughout the process?
To answer those questions and more, we're joined by leaders from both companies on this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast. Christine Horton, CEO of Visura, and Jim Reed, President of YKK Corporation of America, joined our Filip Kostal for a conversation on the power of partnerships. They also share how a global company like YKK came to join forces with a small Medical Alley company in Visura to launch this venture together.Send us a message!
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The innovative wearable technology developed by Cogwear allows for many insights on the human brain, including mental and behavioral health and Alzheimer's disease. By allowing for clinical-grade EEG readings in everyday settings, Cogwear's technology provides accurate measurements during a number of different activities
To learn more about Cogwear and the uses for its technology, we're joined by CEO David Yonce on this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast. David shares more about the healthcare benefits to Cogwear's device, and also explains why the Philadelphia-based company recently opened a location in St. Paul to connect with the Medical Alley community.Send us a message!
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Being a caregiver is a hard job — especially if it's not your only job. Those who have had to take care of family members or loved ones often take on an increased burden, and many caregivers have their physical or emotional health impacted as a result. That's where CaringBridge comes in as a way to ease that burden and provide a community of support and to connect patients and families during health journeys.
Tia Newcomer became the CEO of CaringBridge in 2021. She is the guest on this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, where she shares more about the caregiver burden, discusses how CaringBridge has evolved throughout its history, and talks about what she sees for the future of the platform.Send us a message!
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With locations in 13 cities throughout the country and a large presence in healthcare, SEI has a good footprint throughout the United States. But there are some factors that make this consulting firm unique. Among them is that SEI is employee owned, meaning each consultant is personally invested in the success of the company — and the success of their clients.
To learn more about SEI and to hear why the company has become more involved in recent months in the Medical Alley community, we're joined on this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast by CEO Bill Gallagher and Erin Gregory, the national practice lead for SEI's life sciences clients.Send us a message!
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