Digital Health Today Podcasts

In this special feed drop hear the first episode of Emerging Medtech Today, hosted by Henry Peck and powered by LSI. The Emerging Medtech Today podcast offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders who are building breakthrough businesses that are moving medtech forward. Join Henry as he engages in captivating conversations with innovators and investors who are at the forefront of medtech. Discover the strategies, technologies, and ideas that are shaping the future of healthcare. In this episode Henry Peck speaks with Diana Saraceni and Alessio Beverina, co-founders and managing directors of Panakes, a venture capital firm that’s helping to build the next generation of game-changing technologies companies in the field of Life Sciences. Diana brings 23 years of venture capital experience and previously co-founded another successful venture capital firm called 360 Capital. Alessio, with an engineering background, co-founded Panakes in 2015 after working as a research engineer at Sofinnova Partners. Throughout the episode, Diana and Alessio provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of medtech investing, shedding light on the complexities, challenges, and opportunities in the field. Topics include: Current market conditions and challenges faced by companies in medtech Key learnings from Panakes’ first fund which focused on medtech and raised €75 million Strategies for the newly raised second fund, with plans to expand its focus to include biotech and opportunities where medtech and biotech converge The impact of regulatory changes, particularly the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) shift and the increasing prioritization of FDA approval in Europe Navigating the evolving landscape of digital health and its intersection with artificial intelligence (AI) Health tech and digital health opportunities in Europe compared to the US A reflection on the future of healthcare innovation Diana and Alessio’s upcoming participation at the LSI Europe ‘23 conference in September, where they will discuss these topics in greater detail And more! Transcript of episode Guest links and resources: Connect with Diana Saraceni: LinkedIn Connect with Alessio Beverina: LinkedIn | Twitter Panakes Connect with Henry: Twitter | LinkedIn Learn more about LSI Sign up for LSI Europe '23 Connect with LSI: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Health systems are faced with many choices when it comes to population health. Increasing costs for sick care, decisions on which innovations they can approve and afford, and evolving medical practices in both prevention and treatment which can challenge existing regulatory norms. In this episode, I speak with Clive Tan, a Founding Member of Precision Public Health Asia Society to discuss how their work is serving to harmonise the decisions the ASEAN region is making to improve population health. The Society recently held their biennial event in Singapore, including esteemed speakers including Singapore’s Minister of Health Ye Kun Ong. During this podcast Clive and I discuss: The definition of "precision public health" and how it has evolved over the past decade Singapore’s HealthierSG programme How economic growth in ASEAN countries is impacting public health priorities Main takeaways from the leadership forum in terms of country development and collaboration opportunities The regulatory opportunities discussed at the leadership forum About Clive Tan Clive Tan is a medical doctor and Public Health specialist with close to two decades of clinical and leadership experience in the healthcare sector. As Assistant Chief of Group Integrated Care (Population Health) in the National Healthcare Group, he is responsible for strategic planning for integrated care and population health efforts for the 1.5 million residents in the Central-North region of Singapore. His work in care integration incorporates value-based care, behavioral change incentives, payment models, healthcare quality and digitalization – with a strong emphasis on place-based care and relationship-based care. He holds a MBBS from Singapore and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins University, along with certificates in Gerontology, Humanitarian Assistance and Health Informatics (AMIA). He is also an Atlantic Fellow in the Equity Initiative Programme, which works in South-East Asia to reduce health inequities. Together with the National University of Singapore’s School of Public Health and the Precision Public Health Asia Society, he recently published the White Paper on Responsible Data Sharing in Health and Healthcare in May 2022, which outlines useful and practical steps that stakeholders can take to build a more progressive state of data sharing in the health sector. He is a Founding Member of the Precision Public Health Asia Society, and was the organizing chairperson for the Precision Public Health Asia Conference, held in Singapore in July 2023. He is an adjunct Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore’s School of Public Health where he teaches healthcare management, digital health and data sharing in health. Guest's Links and Resources Connect with Clive Tan: LinkedIn Visit Precision Public Health Asia Society Definition of ASEAN Host's Links and Resources: Connect with Tony Estrella: Twitter | LinkedIn | Personal Website Connect with Taliossa Read Tony’s Book: Comatose FutureProofing Healthcare | FutureProofing Healthcare APAC index Full White Paper, Summary and Video: A Vision for Asia Pacific in 2050 Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Digital Health Today is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Special thanks to: Amalgam Rx | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health | LSI

In this episode, we hear from David Kim, Managing Director at DigiTx Partners. In their own words DigiTX Partners is a venture firm focused on investing in and supporting early stage startup companies in the digital health space. Launched in 2016 as a joint venture by Astellas Pharma And MPM Capital, DigiTx Partners remains one of a few venture funds exclusively dedicated to the digital health space. In 2018, Astellas continued its endeavor in digital health by forming the Rx Plus Digital Fund with DigiTx Partners as its investment manager. In this episode, we cover: What are the challenges faced by digital therapeutics in terms of distribution and clinical workflow? What hypothesis does DigiTx on DTx? What are the benefits of standalone vs drug+? Are DigiTx tracking any other modalities? What lessons have DigiTx learned so far? What will be the drivers for new capital injections in DTx especially? What are investors looking for ? What will the drivers of success going forward be for DTx? How will the role of doctors, nurse & pharmacists change in order for the industry overall to scale PDT's? Guest Links and Resources: Connect with David Kim on LinkedIn Visit DigiTx Partners Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

In this episode, we hear from Sean Khozin, Senior Partner at the investment firm Braven Partners. He focuses on advancing in innovations at the intersection of biology, technology and AI. Sean was previously the CEO of CancerLinQ and the Global Head of Data Strategy and Data Science at Johnson & Johnson. He had a successful tenure in the US federal government as the associate director of FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and the founding executive director of FDA INFORMED, a data science and technology incubator he established under special authorities from the US department of health and human services. Topics include: How are Braven Partners incubating and supporting minimally viable ecosystems of companies that can make a difference? What are the goals of the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare? How can digital therapeutics developers ensure effective reimbursement for their products in the healthcare industry? How is the ethos of AI in healthcare speaking to a culture that is focused on safety without compromising innovation? How do we demystify new tools and technologies such as AI? How does the FDA think about regulating AI? What can digital therapeutic manufacturers companies, entrepreneurs and trailblazers learn from the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH)? Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Sean Khozin on LinkedIn Visit Braven Partners Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

In this episode, we hear from Benjamin Alouf, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Limbix. In their own words, Limbix is the first digital therapeutic for adolescent depression. Big Health, the leading provider of non-drug digital treatments for mental health, has now acquired Limbix. In addition to health care providers, SparkRx will be made available to Big Health’s employer, public sector, health systems and health plan customers, and through the company’s strategic distribution agreements with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), significantly increasing nationwide access. In this episode, we cover: Origin of the company and story behind the name 'Limbix' The funding journey and key milestones achieved The choice to focus on the young adult population in particular Patient experience with SparkRx Defining good patient engagement in adolescent mental health Evidence generation and FDA submission process Business hypthothesis and scaling plan The future of the PDT market Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Benjamin Alouf, MD on LinkedIn Visit Limbix.com Episode PDF Big Health Expands into Adolescent Mental Health Through Acquisition of Limbix Host Links: Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: Akili | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

In this episode, we hear from Eddie Martucci, co-founder and CEO of Akili. In their own words, Akili Interactive is a leading digital health company combining scientific and clinical rigor with ingenuity of the tech industry to reinvent medicine. In this episode, we cover: What factors have led to the increase in market demand for non-drug treatments for adult ADHD? How does Akili Interactive's prescription video game product, EndeavorRx, differ from traditional behavioral therapy for ADHD? What are the advantages and challenges of developing a digital therapeutic product that is available over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription? How does the insurance coverage landscape impact the availability and adoption of digital therapeutics? What strategies does Akili Interactive employ to address the lack of awareness about digital therapeutics and their potential benefits? How does the user interface and experience of the EndeavorRx companion app, EndeavorRx Insight, contribute to higher compliance and better outcomes for families? How has Akili Interactive adapted and improved their commercial platform for scaling the distribution of their products? What advice does Eddie Martucci have for health executives? Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Eddie Martucci on LinkedIn Visit Akili Season 1 Episode: Akili’s Revolutionary Digital Therapeutic with Eddie Martucci Co-Founder/CEO of Akili Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Let's face it, entrepreneurship is tough. While we're certainly seeing a much needed correction in the market this does not make it easier for any trailblazers out there. Sales cycles have slowed down. Decision making became even less transparent. And finally, funding became a numbers game. Now add to all of this, some recent bankruptcies and your head starts spinning. So what should a Digital Therapeutics entrepreneur do? Since we have the pleasure of hosting dozens upon dozens of leaders in the industry, we decided to put together a special episode with their advice to the awesome entrepreneurs out there. Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Acacia Parks on LinkedIn Visit Liquid Amber Connect with Ameya Phadke, Ph.D on LinkedIn Visit Chiesi Group Connect with Omar Manejwala, MD on LinkedIn Visit Dario Health Connect with Benjamin Alouf, MD on LinkedIn Visit Limbix Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

In this episode, we hear from Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of Digital Medicine Society (DiMe). In their own words, DiMe is a global non-profit and the professional home for all members of the digital medicine community. In this episode, we cover: The origin and mission of DiMe Defining digital health, digital medicine and digital therapeutics Collaborating with the Digital Therapeutics Alliance Stakeholder management for patients and pharma The payer contracting framework Working across the healthcare ecosystem DiMe's approach to the science behind digital medicine and digital measurement products Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Jennifer Goldsack on LinkedIn Visit dimesociety.org Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram