Slice of Healthcare Podcast

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Bill Taranto, President at Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.

What youll get out of this episode:

• Bill Tarantos Journey: From Johnson & Johnson to leading Mercks $600M GHI Fund focused on digital health and technology.
• Four Core Investment Areas: Drug discovery, clinical development, supply chain, and patient access/data.
• Portfolio Spotlights: Companies like Npower, Unnatural Products, Aerosafe Global, Cure AI, and Prognos are driving impactful innovation.
• Strategic Value of CVCs: Beyond capital, CVCs offer startups technical expertise, commercial agreements, and long-term support.
• Navigating Market Challenges: Insights on VC pullback, consolidation trends, and advice for startups on sustainable growth.

To learn more about Merck:
Website https://www.merck.com/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/merck/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Dr. Danna Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Ezra.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Dr. Danna Chung's Diverse Medical Journey: From health policy and community clinics to innovative startups and AI-driven diagnostics.
• Personal Catalyst for Joining Ezra: A family cancer diagnosis led Dr. Chung to seek better early detection tools, ultimately connecting her to Ezra.
• The Power of Early Detection: Emphasizes how early cancer diagnosis, especially via total-body MRI, can dramatically improve survival rates.
• Ezra’s Tech-Driven Approach: AI-assisted scoring, personalized follow-up, and longitudinal health tracking make their screening more effective and responsible.
• Strategic Growth with Function Health: Recent acquisition boosts combined offerings of lab testing and imaging, expanding access and affordability.
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To learn more about Ezra:
Website http://ezra.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezrainc/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Patrick Quigley, CEO at Sidecar Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Patrick Quigley, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, founded Sidecar Health from personal healthcare frustrations.
• Sidecar Health boasts a sub-1% claim denial rate, compared to the industry average of 19%.
• The platform empowers consumers with upfront pricing data and a Visa card to directly pay providers.
• Their model rewards members for choosing cost-effective care, returning an average of $1,000/year.
• Recent expansion includes Florida and large-scale adoption by jumbo employers like Koch Industries.

To learn more about Sidecar Health:
Website https://www.sidecarhealth.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecarhealth/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Jennifer Meyer, President of Commercial and Consumer Business at SonderMind.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Jennifer Meyer reflects on her two-decade journey in healthcare and how it led her to SonderMind.
• SonderMind is transitioning mental health care from access-focused to outcomes-driven.
• The company’s innovative platform combines human-led therapy with AI-powered self-care tools.
• New areas of focus include women's mental health and support for chronic disease management.
• Product development at SonderMind is deeply informed by clinician feedback and emerging neuroscience.

To learn more about SonderMind:
Website https://www.sondermind.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondermind/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Joseph Perekupka, CEO at Freespira.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• 28-Day At-Home Program: Freespira provides a medication-free treatment for panic disorder and PTSD, completed in the comfort of the patient's home.
• Personalized Support: Each patient is paired with a care coach ("Sherpa") to guide them and ensure clinical success.
• Focus on Accessibility: Freespira addresses care gaps by targeting underserved areas and ensuring insurance coverage.
• Regulatory Hopes: With evolving healthcare policies, Freespira aims to achieve nationwide reimbursement and accessibility.
• Life-Changing Results: Patients and health plans report transformative outcomes, from daily anxiety relief to rejoining family life.

To learn more about Freespira:
Website http://www.freespira.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/freespira/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?
The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.