Healthcare Beans

Healthcare Beans explores how policy, financing, technology, and market incentives shape American health systems. Through conversations with healthcare leaders, founders, and policy experts, the podcast examines what it takes to build more sustainable, patient-centered systems — and where innovation, partnerships, and capital can meaningfully improve outcomes.

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Episodes 17

Mobile mammography as healthcare infrastructure with Ryan Polselli, MD
1mo ago · 39:06
In this episode of Healthcare Beans, James speaks with Ryan Polselli, MD, founder and CEO of MammoLink, about why breast cancer screening remains underused despite decades of awareness, established clinical guidance, and broad insurance coverage. Ryan argues that the core problem is not simply awareness. Screening often conflicts with work, family responsibilities, appointment availability, financial uncertainty, and the natural tendency to postpone preventive care when no symptoms are present. He explains how MammoLink brings mammography and ultrasound directly to workplaces, schools, governm
Direct pay as a new access layer with Paula Muto, MD
3mo ago · 32:26
Episode summary In this episode of Healthcare Beans, James speaks with Paula Muto, MD, founder of UBERDOC, about the barriers patients face in accessing specialty care and how direct-pay models may help reshape the healthcare system. Paula shares the story behind UBERDOC, discusses the growth of the platform, and reflects on broader themes including patient autonomy, price transparency, rural access, the shortcomings of managed care, and the role of technology in modern care delivery. What we cover Why Paula Muto founded UBERDOC The access and affordability problems the company was built to ad
Accelerating medical device development with Jason Scherer
11mo ago
In this conversation, I talk with Jason Scherer, the CEO and founder of VitaTek, to learn about the innovative approach his company takes in the medical device manufacturing industry. He shares insights on the challenges faced with bringing medical devices to market, the importance of technology in reducing healthcare costs, and the experiences of innovators in the field. The discussion also touches on the future of robotic surgery and AI, as well as the investment risks associated with medical device development. We hope you enjoy the show! Godspeed. ~ James 00:00 Introduction to Vita Tech Gr
How to crack the self-insured employer market with Lindsey Kratzer
2y ago · 45:33
In this episode, I talk with Lindsey Kratzer about the self-insured employer market. This is a fast-growing market and employers are facing significant challenges with rising healthcare costs, countless healthcare vendors vying for their attention, fuzzy ROI assessments, and ultimately deciding how to best manage the health needs of the employee population and their families. Lindsey is the Founder of Spark Health Advisors, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in growth advisory and hands-on sales and marketing support for healthcare companies targeting the employer market. Lindsey has ov
Hacking healthcare: innovative solutions for a broken supply chain with Luka Yancopoulos
2y ago · 48:56
In episode #16, I speak with Luká Yancopoulos, CEO and co-founder of Grapevine Technologies. Luka is an entrepreneur with a track record of innovation and consistent delivery in the healthcare industry. As CEO and one of the faces of the company, Luká is involved at every level of Grapevine’s operations: securing funding, innovating on the platform, and looking for ways to take the company’s offering to an even wider market. In this episode, we talk about: Crazy inefficiencies in the current healthcare supplies market Grapevine’s marketplace solution and cost savings Price transparency for hea
Use Billy to save money on healthcare with Leon Wisniewski
2y ago · 57:00
In episode 15, I speak with Leon Wisniewski about his company Health Cost Labs and their new product Billy – a consumer app that shows hospital prices by service and geographic area, and lets users shop around for the best price. Leo is passionate about bringing fair and transparent prices to healthcare. We talk about… Billy: a healthcare price app Recent healthcare price transparency laws The no surprises act The importance of a “good faith” estimate Hospital compliance with price transparency The Managed care “beast” Payment “no” integrity A superior cash-first system for healthcare payments
Embracing testosterone therapy as a preventive tool with Dr. Yazan Abdullah
2y ago · 1:28:00
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Yazan Abdullah, an internist who specializes in hormone replacement therapy and founder of Newport Health & Vitality. One interesting quote from Yazan: “Fee-for-service is the most ethical way to pay for healthcare”. Our conversation spans: Testosterone therapy and stigma Pursuing vitality in addition to longevity should be the goal for health-conscious Americans. Obesity and its connection to observed, low testosterone levels in American men Pros and cons of managed care (mostly cons!) The rise of psychedelics as a treatment for mental health disorders The po
Letting go of yo-yo dieting with Claudia Armani
3y ago
In this episode, I speak to Claudia Armani, a health coach and founder of Claudia Armani Wellness and The Healthy Gourmet blog dedicated to simple and healthy Mediterranean recipes and lifestyle tips. She works with clients both in UK and around the world to help them let go of yo-yo dieting and improve their metabolic health. Our conversation spans: Claudia’s background and entry into health and wellness The fundamentals of health coaching and how to empower patients Functional and holistic medicine The use and limitations of willpower for behavior change Intermittent fasting The state of hea
Perfecting the Konjac noodle with Bryan Guadagno
3y ago · 27:48
In this episode, I speak with Bryan Guadagno – CEO and cofounder of It’s Skinny. We discuss the 9-calorie noodle, the health benefits of Konjac, the future of food technology, and the founder’s story. Our chat dives into consumer behavior modification and how that relates to healthcare spending in the United States. And here’s a Christmas pic of my wife, Parminder Haven. She’s a PhD-level chemist and a fantastic cook, who will occasionally share Indian style recipes using It’s Skinny pasta and rice. Happy holidays from NJ and Godspeed! Parminder Haven: wife, mother, chemistry teacher and best
A next generation patient experience with Michael Boerner
4y ago · 44:55
In this episode, I talk with Michael Boerner (CEO of Engage Technologies) about his company’s transformative mobile intelligence and patient education technology – connecting patients to a digital health platform with no app or user logins (e.g., NO FRICTION). We discuss the value and power of video storytelling, the importance of behavior change for disease prevention, new opportunities in gamified learning, and how this company is optimizing the patient journey while reducing practice burden on providers. “Engage Technologies believes that timely knowledge from a trusted relationship empower
Point-of-care solutions with Jonas Goldstein
4y ago · 47:03
In this episode, I talk with Jonas Goldstein (Vice President of Strategy at VIM) about value-based healthcare, risk-sharing arrangements, Medicare Advantage, direct-to-consumer healthcare, and point-of-care digital solutions. Here is a great article by Jonas in Physicians Practice that lays out the imperative to "lower the risk" in value-based healthcare in order to quickly expand accountable care delivery across the US. Godspeed! ~ James
Can Cityblock Health show us how it’s done?
5y ago · 9:51
Cityblock Health is a unicorn startup serving high quality healthcare to low-income communities.
Carallel and caregiver burden in the US
5y ago · 7:48
Episode #5 of the Healthcare Beans podcast In the United States, caregiver burden is a really big problem. Episode takeaways: (1) Care-giving is very stressful work and roughly 48 million people in the US are spending about 28 hours per week caring for loved ones. (2) Patient health outcomes depend on your home environment. When you get sick, your future will depend on a caregiver. (3) A startup called Carallel (www.carallel.com) has demonstrated success in helping caregivers do their jobs well, and with less stress. Listen to the episode to learn more. Transcript Hello and welcome to Healthca
I’ve seen your health data
5y ago · 11:15
Episode #4 of the Healthcare Beans podcast In the United States, privacy protections for health data are not as restrictive as most people think. Your doctor is not the only person who can access your data. In this episode I talk about: (1) how health data is used, (2) who has access to our health data, and (3) who benefits from sharing health data. Check out these links for background content on health data privacy laws and value-based healthcare. ~ James Transcript Hello friends and welcome to the Healthcare Beans podcast, I’m your host James Haven. Today I want to talk about issues involvin
Trust your doctor, but tie the camel’s leg
5y ago · 11:17
Episode #3 of the Healthcare Beans podcast In this episode, I argue against putting too much faith in good doctors. I know that sounds strange but a well organized care team is what really counts, and this is what people should expect from their local health system. I stress the importance of organized care delivery by sharing a story about my 73 year-old uncle who suffers from multiple chronic diseases. He recovered from a COVID-19 infection back in September 2020, after being treated with Dexamethasone. He had a great doctor but his care team dropped the ball. And when it comes to finding a
Annual wellness visit is more important than you think
5y ago · 9:34
Episode #2 of the Healthcare Beans podcast Keeping your annual wellness visit is a great way to safeguard your future health! In this episode, I talk about the importance of the annual wellness visit, and how health systems use data to prioritize patient outreach. Check out my earlier post on this topic (if you prefer to read instead of listening to a podcast). ~ James Transcript Hello everyone and welcome to the Healthcare Beans podcast, I’m your host James Haven, and today I want to talk about annual wellness visits, and in particular, should we (and by “we” I mean patients) care about these
A quick primer on value based healthcare
5y ago · 9:43
Welcome to the first episode of the Healthcare Beans podcast! Many health systems and doctors get paid regardless of your health outcomes, and that needs to change. In this episode, I touch on the basics of how our healthcare is delivered, and how that's changing into something better (we hope!). See these links for accountable care organizations and bundled payment models, which are two primary ways value based healthcare is being implemented in the United States. ~ James Transcript Hello everyone and welcome to the Healthcare Beans Podcast, where we discuss all things healthcare. I’m your ho

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Episodes 17

Mobile mammography as healthcare infrastructure with Ryan Polselli, MD

Direct pay as a new access layer with Paula Muto, MD

Accelerating medical device development with Jason Scherer

How to crack the self-insured employer market with Lindsey Kratzer

Hacking healthcare: innovative solutions for a broken supply chain with Luka Yancopoulos

Use Billy to save money on healthcare with Leon Wisniewski

Embracing testosterone therapy as a preventive tool with Dr. Yazan Abdullah

Letting go of yo-yo dieting with Claudia Armani

Perfecting the Konjac noodle with Bryan Guadagno

A next generation patient experience with Michael Boerner

Point-of-care solutions with Jonas Goldstein

Can Cityblock Health show us how it’s done?

Carallel and caregiver burden in the US

I’ve seen your health data

Trust your doctor, but tie the camel’s leg

Annual wellness visit is more important than you think

A quick primer on value based healthcare

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Episodes 17

Mobile mammography as healthcare infrastructure with Ryan Polselli, MD

Direct pay as a new access layer with Paula Muto, MD

Accelerating medical device development with Jason Scherer

How to crack the self-insured employer market with Lindsey Kratzer

Hacking healthcare: innovative solutions for a broken supply chain with Luka Yancopoulos

Use Billy to save money on healthcare with Leon Wisniewski

Embracing testosterone therapy as a preventive tool with Dr. Yazan Abdullah

Letting go of yo-yo dieting with Claudia Armani

Perfecting the Konjac noodle with Bryan Guadagno

A next generation patient experience with Michael Boerner

Point-of-care solutions with Jonas Goldstein

Can Cityblock Health show us how it’s done?

Carallel and caregiver burden in the US

I’ve seen your health data

Trust your doctor, but tie the camel’s leg

Annual wellness visit is more important than you think

A quick primer on value based healthcare

Podcast 森辺一樹のグローバル・マーケティング〜すべてはアジアで売るために〜