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BackTable Innovation

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  • The Backtable Innovation Podcast brings you the stories from physician entrepreneurs and founders who are helping to drive healthcare forward through med tech innovation. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center.
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  • Ep. 76 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 2 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz

    Ep. 76 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 2 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz
    May 21 2024
    In this episode of the BackTable Innovation Podcast, host Dr. Bryan Hartley interviews Dr. Stephen Pomeranz, founder and CEO of ProScan Imaging, co-founder of Medality (formerly MRI Online), and a pioneering radiologist in MRI technology. This is the second part of a two-episode series on ProScan. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors discuss the growth and evolution of ProScan Imaging, including Dr. Pomeranz’a personal journey to becoming an entrepreneur, as well as business strategies that have led to ProScan’s success. Dr. Pomeranz describes the business’s unique physician-owned structure, which allows physicians to team up and directly invest in tangible assets of technology and real estate. Additionally, a core principle of ProScan’s business has been an emphasis on service excellence, which has been made possible by recruitment of hospitality leaders. Overall, this episode highlights the importance of high-quality patient care, learning from other industries, and the significance of finding mentors and the right business model for aspiring physician entrepreneurs. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 04:58 - Service Excellence and Scaling Up 12:09 - Technology Investment Opportunities for Physicians 21:37 - Teaching within the Private Practice Sphere 27:40 - Job Flexibility and Investment Opportunities Within ProScan 35:14 - Advice for Early Stage Entrepreneurs 38:19 - Future Endeavors for ProScan 43:18 - Episode Summary and Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES BackTable Innovation Episode 75- ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1: https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/75/proscans-path-medical-expertise-to-business-success-part-1-with-dr-stephen-j-pomeranz ProScan Imaging: https://proscan.com/ MRI Total Body Atlas by Stephen J. Pomeranz: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Body-Atlas-Stephen-Pomeranz/dp/1882576063 Medality: https://medality.com/
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 75 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz

    Ep. 75 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz
    May 14 2024
    This episode of the Back Table Podcast features Dr. Stephen Pomeranz, a trailblazing radiologist who shares his journey from taking over a struggling medical practice to founding ProScan Imaging, one of the leading imaging centers in the country. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Pomeranz discusses his early motivations for entering the field of radiology, his initial opportunity to learn about MRI in its early stages, and his unexpected but rewarding path to starting his own imaging company. He recounts obstacles of overcoming professional challenges, including dealing with resource limitations and navigating financial risks, during his mission to provide more patient-centered and efficient care. Dr. Pomeranz also describes how he built networks based on his connections with radiologists all over the world, non-physician providers trained in radiology, and business partners. We end by discussing Dr. Pomerantz’s philanthropic efforts, his perspective on the integration of AI, and the importance of a growth mindset in transforming patient care. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Dr. Pomertanz’s Early Career and MRI Education 09:30 - Quality Patient Care with Independent Practice 13:22 - The Beginning and Expansion of ProScan 19:42 - Thoughts on the Future of Radiology 23:42 - Integrating Non-Physician Providers in Radiology 28:50 - Structured Training Within Radiology Practices 34:21 - Philanthropic Endeavors and Reflections --- RESOURCES ProScan Imaging: https://proscan.com/ MRI Total Body Atlas by Stephen J. Pomeranz: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Body-Atlas-Stephen-Pomeranz/dp/1882576063
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    41 mins
  • Ep. 74 Pulmera’s Journey: From Concept to Clinical Impact with Dr. Bryan Hartley

    Ep. 74 Pulmera’s Journey: From Concept to Clinical Impact with Dr. Bryan Hartley
    Apr 19 2024
    In this episode, host Dr. Bryan Hartley takes us on a deep dive into the origin story and mission of Pulmera, a medtech company dedicated to transforming the field of bronchoscopic lung cancer diagnosis by retrofitting existing fluoroscopy machines into cone beam CT-like scanners. Dr. Hartley is a vascular and interventional radiologist and co-founded Pulmera, alongside interventional pulmonologist Dr. Harmeet Bedi at Stanford. Pulmera is developing a novel approach to enhance physicians’ ability to diagnose lung nodules accurately through innovative technology. Dr. Hartley shares insights into the challenges of existing diagnostic methods, the inspiration behind Pulmera, and the technology’s potential to combine the best of 3D imaging and endoscopy techniques. Dr. Hartley discusses the benefits for both patients and physicians, such as improved diagnostic yields and patient outcomes, and introduces an investment opportunity for the BackTable community to be part of this revolutionary project. The episode also explores the broader implications of this technology across various medical specialties beyond pulmonology. --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 02:18 - Personal Journey: From Vanderbilt to Stanford Biodesign 06:11 - Pulmera’s Mission: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy in Lung Biopsies 15:02 - Introducing a Game-Changing Technology for Bronchoscopic Procedures 22:09 - Challenges and Breakthroughs in Portable CT Imaging 27:44 - Economic Impact of Enhanced Diagnostic Procedures 29:48 - Building a Team and Securing Funding for Innovation 31:30 - Understanding Investment Opportunities and Equity Financing --- RESOURCES Dr. Bryan Hartley’s email: bryan.hartley@pulmera.com Dr. Bryan Hartley’s cell: 423-432-0612 Pulmera: http://www.pulmera.com/ Stanford Biodesign Fellowship: https://biodesign.stanford.edu/programs/fellowships/innovation-fellowships.html BackTable Innovation Episode #1 - Needs Driven Innovation with Dr. Todd Brinton (Stanford BioDesign): https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/1/needs-driven-innovation BackTable Innovation Episode #30 - Host Stories with Dr. Bryan Hartley and Dr. Eric Gantwerker (Stanford BioDesign): https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/30/host-stories BackTable VI Episode #422 - Pathology 101: Solid Advice for Percutaneous Biopsies with Dr. Andrew Sholl: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/422/pathology-101-solid-advice-for-percutaneous-biopsies
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    34 mins
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