Digital Therapeutics Podcast
Host Eugene Borukhovich explores how non-molecular therapies and interventions can prevent, manage or even cure diseases.

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Replay: Revolutionizing Men’s Health: Pioneering Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction and Bladder Voiding Disorders
If you’ve been keeping up with the news you’ll know that since March this year, Kranus Edera has been permanently listed as a digital health application by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. But the journey did not stop there. Last week Kranus Health achieved another milestone: successful price negotiations with the GKV-Spitzenverband, which is in charge of negotiating the reimbursement amount for new medications from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Kranus Edera has now secured one of the highest permanent reimbursement prices ever recorded for a DiGA in Germany: €235 (incl. VAT).
To provide some context for this exciting development we’re revisiting our episode with Jens Noertershaeuser, Founder & Co-CEO of Kranus Health. In their own words, Kranus Health’s mission is to revolutionize men's health by providing innovative and accessible healthcare solutions. As one of only 10 companies with a permanent approval, Kranus Edera is the only the first digital health app (DiGA) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
In this episode, we cover:
The background to Kranus Health
The focus on men’s health and erectile dysfunction as a flagship product
Products in development and the future of Kranus Health
The funding journey
Patient experience using the product
Evidence generation and the DiGA process
Insurance company reimbursment
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Jens Noertershaeuser on LinkedIn
Visit kranushealth.com
Host Links:
Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn
Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn
Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter
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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
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September 19, 2023
Ep 74: Transforming Clinical Trials: Accelerating the Path to Market for Digital Health
In this episode, we hear from Meri Beckwith, Co-founder of Lindus Health. In their own words, Lindus delivers end to end clinical trials for health tech and biotech pioneers.
Topics include:
The background and inception story of Lindus Health
Lindus Health's place in the value chain
Achieving key funding milestones in a difficult market enviroment
The unique aspects of clinical trials for DTx
Pharmaceutical clients in the DTx market
The future for clinical trials and digitization
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Meri Beckwith on LinkedIn
Visit Lindus Health
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
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September 12, 2023
Ep73: Beyond Adherence: Transforming Chronic Care Management with Digital Health
In this episode, we hear from Susa Monacelli, General Manager at Propeller Health. In their own words Propeller Health is a precision digital health company on a mission to uplift every person living with chronic disease so they can take control of their health and live a better life.
Topics include:
The background to Propeller Health and the ResMed umbrella
The original business hypothesis of ResMed and how this has evolved
Patient experience using Propeller Health
Differentiating propositions to health system, pharma and payers
DTx vs. Disease Management 2.0
The future of prescription digital therapeutics
Partnerships with health systems vs other routes to patient access
Challenges holding the digital health industry back
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Susa Monacelli on LinkedIn
Visit Propeller Health
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
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September 5, 2023
Replay: Exploring the Potential of Mahana’s Innovative Digital Treatments for IBS
Have you heard? On August 22, Mahana Therapeutics announced a distribution and marketing partnership with Bayer’s consumer health division. This partnership unites Mahana’s proficiency in digital therapeutic advancement with Bayer’s commitment to empowering individuals through cutting-edge digital solutions, all aimed at enabling greater personal health control. The full press release is linked below.
In light of this, we’re bringing you this replay episode with Simon Levy, CEO and Co-founder, and Ann Montgomery, Chief Product Officer at Mahana.
In their own words, Mahana develops digital treatments for people living with chronic health conditions, and their first treatment, Mahana for IBS, is now available as an FDA-cleared app.
In this episode, we cover:
The founding story and funding journey of Mahana
Complexities of the end to end patient experience
The freemium model and how that translates into a PDT
Evidence generation and FDA clearance process
Scaling plans for PDTs
Guest Links and Resources:
Press Release about the Mahana and Bayer partnership
Connect with Simon Levy on LinkedIn
Connect with Ann Montgomery on LinkedIn
Visit Mahana.com
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: Akili | Big Health | Click Therapeutics | Lindus Health | Orion Pharma
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August 29, 2023
Replay: The Video Game Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis
In this episode, we hear from Brian Wallace, CMO and Co-Founder of Calmsie. Calmsie in their own words are empowering children to develop emotional resilience from an early age. Calmsie creates engaging DTx video games designed to improve outcomes for children with depression and anxiety.
In this episode, we cover:
Translating addiction science to treat depression and anxiety in children
The origin story and funding journey to Calmsie
Parent and child experiences using the gamified program
Emotional resilience training for prevention of mental health issues
How the Calmsie video game affects the brain
Evidence generation and deciding on PDT vs non-PDT routes
The free workbook helping children understand the war in Ukraine
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Brian Wallace on LinkedIn
Visit calmsie.ai
YourCoach Health: Deep Dive Into Adolescent Health
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
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August 22, 2023
Feed Drop: Emerging Medtech Today – Transatlantic Investing and Fund II Strategy, with Panakes Partners
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
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Connect with Diana Saraceni: LinkedIn
Connect with Alessio Beverina: LinkedIn | Twitter
Panakes
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August 15, 2023
Digital Therapeutics Podcast, by Digital Health Today
Host Eugene Borukhovich explores how non-molecular therapies and interventions can prevent, manage or even cure diseases. Learn about the rapidly evolving field of Digital Therapeutics, its history, the evolving regulatory and reimbursement frameworks, and the trailblazers creating and advancing this industry.
Host
Eugene Borukovich
Eugene is a serial intra and entrepreneur, executive, venture builder, speaker & board advisor with a focus in digital health. Eugene is a Chairman, COO and Founding Board Member at YourCoach Health and founder of Initium Impact Ventures. Prior to YourCoach, Eugene served as a Global Head of Digital Health at Bayer. He has also co-founded and sold a doctor rating startup and a consulting company. Eugene enjoys running, writing, traveling and spending time with his family.
Chandana Fitzgerald, MD
Chandana is a medical doctor with work, research and educational experience across European, American and Asian markets. After a stint in clinical practice at hospitals and in primary care, Chandana has engaged in leadership positions in the digital health space to bring innovations that bridge gaps in healthcare, including help build new businesses for digital health start-ups.
She is currently driving global collaborations in digital health and medicine as HealthXL’s General Manager & Chief Medical Officer.