Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas take a hands-on approach to exploring how generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, can support healthcare decisions.

Building on their last conversation, Rachelle shares her own recent lab results and runs them through ChatGPT to see what kind of health insights and vitamin recommendations it offers. From magnesium to iron levels, they dig into the chatbot’s feedback and compare it to real-life medical advice. Along the way, they explore the potential benefits and limits of using AI tools for personal health analysis.

Can ChatGPT really help flag what’s important? Should doctors integrate tools like this into their workflow? And what happens when patients start bringing AI-generated opinions to their appointments?

If you’ve ever Googled your symptoms (or wondered what AI knows about your health) this one’s for you.

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Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting about Robots in Healthcare. Our co-hosts dive into the fascinating world of robots in healthcare—past, present, and future. From robotic-assisted surgeries and AI note-takers to the maddening reality of MyChart forms and paper-based systems, they explore how healthcare is both racing ahead—and stuck in the past.

With their signature blend of curiosity and candor, they discuss the promise and pitfalls of automation, whether today’s tech can truly support overburdened providers, and why interoperability still lags far behind other industries.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Evolution of robots in medicine: from medication carts to surgical robots
• Use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in supporting healthcare professionals
• Robotic-assisted surgeries and rehabilitation devices
• AI-powered note-taking and automation for provider support
• Challenges in system-to-system communication (e.g., EHRs, MyChart)
• Tension between innovation and inertia in healthcare systems
• The real-world limitations of "disruptive" technology
• Ethical and emotional implications of automation in patient care

So whether you’re team surgical robot or still clinging to your fax machine, this episode’s got something for you.

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Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with Ryan Flinn, communications consultant, biotech strategist, and former Bloomberg journalist—to explore how storytelling, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies are transforming the healthcare landscape.

Ryan shares his unique journey from classics major to journalist to biotech communicator, revealing how clear, human-centered storytelling is key to navigating a world of complex science, broken systems, and growing mistrust.

We discuss how tools like ChatGPT can help translate medical jargon, why “being a nice doctor” might be more important than encyclopedic knowledge, and how AI can both challenge and improve health equity.

We also dive into the cutting edge of healthcare innovation—from digital twins and open-source models to AI-powered drug discovery and “lab bench” supercomputers. Ryan unpacks how these technologies could dramatically accelerate treatment development, empower non-scientists to participate in breakthroughs, and reshape the economics of biotech.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Ryan’s path from journalism to biotech communications
  
  
  
• Why plain language is critical in health innovation
  
  
  
• The dual role of AI in health equity and access
  
  
  
• The potential of digital twins and supercomputers in drug discovery
  
  
  
• The systemic funding challenges in biotech
  
  
  
• How non-scientists may help drive future medical breakthroughs
  
  
  
• The evolving patient-provider relationship in the age of AI
  
  
  
• Why storytelling is the secret weapon for healthcare innovators

Whether you're a healthcare professional, communicator, or curious patient, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how technology and empathy can come together to build a more transparent, trustworthy, and inclusive future for medicine.

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Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with John Digles, founder and CEO of Ascent Strategy Group, whose career sits at the crossroads of healthcare, media, and innovation. John shares the deeply personal story that reshaped his journey and inspired him to build an agency dedicated to powering healthcare’s digital transformation—with trust and transparency at the core.

We explore how transformation in healthcare goes beyond adopting new technology—it starts with listening. From patients advocating for their own care to trusted physician influencers like Dr. Mike and Dr. Jennifer Caudle leading the way, John discusses how dialogue, not division, can combat misinformation and drive real change. He also highlights the vital work of initiatives like the Coalition for Health AI, which aim to standardize responsible AI practices through tools like model cards.

Whether it's addressing clinician burnout, closing care gaps, or tackling workflow integration challenges, John offers insight, urgency, and hope for a more connected, equitable future in healthcare.

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Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! On this week's episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are chatting with Bradley Hinson, CEO of Northlakes Analytics.

He discusses how his company evolved from EMR integrations to developing a direct-to-EMR claims product, aiming to reduce errors, speed up payments, and streamline operations for healthcare providers.

Here’s what else we talk about:

• The transformative role of AI in healthcare — from claims automation to future possibilities in patient diagnosis support
• Why healthcare's outdated infrastructure creates both massive challenges and opportunities for change
• The future of AI-assisted clinical decision-making and the ethical considerations that come with it

Whether you’re interested in health tech innovation, startup growth, or the real-world impact of AI in healthcare, this conversation offers insights you won’t want to miss.

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To learn more about Northlake Analytics, please visit, www.northlakeanalytics.com

Welcome to HealthTech Check Up! In this special episode, your hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas are diving into a topic chosen by you, our audience: data analytics in healthcare.

Data plays a crucial role in shaping healthcare decisions, from insurance coverage to patient care, but raw numbers alone don’t always tell the full story. Today, we’re breaking down how data is collected, interpreted, and applied—and why context, trends, and even bias can significantly impact the way it’s used.

Here’s what else we talk about:

• Interoperability–the healthcare data buzzword (how different systems can (or should) share patient data)
• Experience working with insurance companies and healthcare providers
• Real-world applications, from tracking opioid prescription trends to the role of real-world evidence versus randomized controlled trials
• Fun facts, like eating bacon vs. green smoothies for breakfast, and flossing leading to a reduction in stroke risk!

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the power and pitfalls of healthcare data, and let’s explore what’s needed to make data-driven healthcare more effective, transparent, and patient-centric.

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Navigating the complexities of healthcare costs, benefits, and technology can feel overwhelming—but with the right tools and information, both employers and employees can make more informed decisions. In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Vanderwolk, a seasoned business leader, attorney, and expert in employee benefits, to explore the evolution of healthcare technology and the increasing role of transparency in improving patient care.

Christopher shares his journey from military service to the employee benefits world, offering insights into how AI, data transparency, and digital tools are reshaping the industry. We also dive into the impact of employer-sponsored healthcare, discussing strategies for optimizing benefits, steering employees toward high-quality, cost-effective care, and leveraging data for smarter plan management.

Tune in to learn:

• How healthcare technology has evolved—from Lotus Notes to AI-driven solutions
• Why price and quality transparency are key to building trust in the system
• How tools like Billy and Fair Health Consumer empower patients to compare costs and explore cash payment options
• Real-world success stories, including how one company saved money while giving employees a $20,000 raise—without increasing their budget

Whether you're an employer looking to optimize healthcare plans or an employee trying to make smarter medical decisions, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you navigate the future of healthcare.

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On this eye-opening episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachelle Galant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with Leon Wisniewski, Founder of Health Cost Labs. Leon shares his journey from working in actuarial analytics to uncovering the hidden mechanisms behind healthcare pricing. He exposes how price gouging and information asymmetry keep costs high, the obstacles preventing fair healthcare pricing, (including the role of HR departments in managing benefits), the inefficiencies of deductible-based insurance, and the hidden incentives driving up costs.

In this episode, we cover:

• [07:45] The Illusion of Cost Reduction
• [14:20] The Problem with Price Transparency Adoption
• [22:10] Empowering Patients with Data
• [29:30] AI & the Future of Healthcare Billing

💡 "You are not a victim—you are an advocate." Don’t miss this insightful conversation that could change how you navigate healthcare.

🔗 Listen now and take control of your healthcare costs!

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