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**Slice of Healthcare**

The people, ideas, and companies shaping healthcare. The best podcast for healthcare executives and investors. Presented by Sage Growth Partners.

Latest Episodes:

#525 - Kenneth Young, CEO at Medecision and Mike Green, Managing Partner at Excell Healthcare Advisors Nov 12, 2025

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

Our Guests: Kenneth Young, CEO at Medecision and Mike Green, Managing Partner at Excell Healthcare Advisors.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Strategic Union for Scalable Impact: Medecision's acquisition of Excell aims to merge technology and consulting to unlock ROI and operational change.
Data Quality as the Foundation: Leaders emphasize that without clean, integrated data, AI initiatives risk failure.
Enabling Clinicians to Work Top of License: AI is used to minimize administrative burden and maximize patient-focused care.
AI with Purpose, Not Hype: Real-world applications, not buzzwords, are driving conversations about AI’s role in healthcare transformation.
Rehumanizing Healthcare: Combining AI, data, and clinical insight to ensure the right care is delivered at the right time.

To learn more about:Medecision Website https://www.medecision.com/ Medecision Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/medecision/ Excell Healthcare Advisors Website https://www.excellha.com/ Excell Healthcare Advisors Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/excellhealthcareadvisors/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#524 - Dr. Ruben Amarasingham, Founder & CEO at Pieces Oct 22, 2025

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

Our Guest: Dr. Ruben Amarasingham, Founder & CEO at Pieces.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Smarter Notes Launch: Pieces and Smarter Technologies join forces to launch Smarter Notes—a unified product blending clinical documentation with revenue cycle tools.
Client Excitement: Health systems are eager to adopt the integrated solution, validating the strategic vision behind the merger.
Fast-Paced Integration: Teams from both companies are actively collaborating to deliver a seamless, end-to-end clinical documentation experience.
Strategic Impact: Smarter Notes positions itself to raise industry standards and redefine market expectations in healthcare tech.
What’s Ahead: Rollouts at client sites begin before year-end, aiming for impactful performance insights by early 2026.

To learn more about Pieces:Website https://www.piecestech.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/pieces-technologies/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#523 - Adam Mariano, President and General Manager at LexisNexis Risk Solutions & Don Woodlock, Head of Global Healthcare Solutions at InterSystems Oct 15, 2025

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

Our Guests: Adam Mariano, President and General Manager at LexisNexis Risk Solutions & Don Woodlock, Head of Global Healthcare Solutions at InterSystems.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Why data fragmentation persists despite a decade of digital transformation in healthcare.
Stakeholder-specific challenges from payers to providers, and how fragmentation impacts each differently.
The human cost of incomplete records, from patient frustration to dangerous outcomes.
What an identity-first strategy looks like, and why it’s crucial for resolving fragmentation.
How LexisNexis and InterSystems partner to unify healthcare data with innovative identity resolution.

To learn more about:LexisNexis Risk Solutions Website http://risk.lexisnexis.com LexisNexis Risk Solutions Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexisnexis-risk-solutions/InterSystems Website http://www.intersystems.com InterSystems Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/intersystems/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#522 - Dr. Monika Roots, Co-Founder, President and CMO at Bend Health Oct 01, 2025

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

Our Guest: Dr. Monika Roots, Co-Founder, President and CMO at Bend Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Personal Mission: Dr. Roots’ drive to improve youth mental health care stems from her own childhood experience with a parent’s mental illness.
Bend + Lyra: The acquisition by Lyra Health enables a shared mission of whole-family mental health care with a strong emphasis on outcomes.
Beyond Access: Dr. Roots debunks the myth that mental health is merely an access problem. It's also an execution challenge.
AI & Mental Health: She addresses the increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT for therapy and stresses the importance of clinical oversight.
Policy Impacts: Cuts to Medicaid and MAHA regulations pose significant threats to youth mental health access and outcomes.

To learn more about Bend Health:Website https://www.bendhealth.comLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/bend-health/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#521 - Leigh Burchell, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Altera Digital Health Sep 24, 2025

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

Our Guest: Leigh Burchell, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Altera Digital Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Policy Veteran Insight: Leigh Burchell shares her experience navigating U.S. health IT policy since 2008, from the Obama era to today.
Federal vs. State Chaos: Fragmented state-level regulations complicate compliance for health tech companies like Altera.
Shift Toward Voluntary Action: CMS is leading current health IT policy with a lighter regulatory touch, favoring pledges over mandates.
User-Centered Innovation Needed: Overregulation often ignores the actual needs of clinicians and patients using health IT.
Hope for Standards-Based Progress: Burchell urges for thoughtful federal frameworks to replace inconsistent state initiatives.

To learn more about Altera Digital Health:Website http://www.alterahealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/altera-health/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#520 - Kyle Swarts, President at aiHealth Sep 17, 2025

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

Our Guest: Kyle Swarts, President at aiHealth.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Solving Outpatient Coding Inefficiencies: aiHealth automates complex medical coding tasks, addressing staffing and process issues in the middle revenue cycle.
Busting the AI Fix Myth: AI won’t fix broken workflows; real change requires reimagining processes and cultural transformation.
The BAA Roadblock: Outdated Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) create significant barriers to AI deployment in healthcare.
Ambulatory Focus: aiHealth targets the growing outpatient market, following the migration of surgical procedures from hospitals to ambulatory centers.
What’s Next for aiHealth: The company is expanding into auditing and clinical documentation improvement while emphasizing strategic partnerships.

To learn more about aiHealth:Website https://www.ai-health.io/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/aihealth-io/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#519 - David Leo Fischel, Chairman & CEO at Stereotaxis Sep 10, 2025

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

Our Guest: David Leo Fischel, Chairman & CEO at Stereotaxis.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Next-Gen Surgical Robotics: Stereotaxis pioneers the only commercial robotic system for endovascular procedures, revolutionizing catheter-based interventions.
Precision with Magnetic Fields: Their unique approach uses magnetic fields for millimeter-level control of catheters deep inside the body.
Focused Innovation: The company is investing heavily in improving accessibility, catheter design, and AI-driven clinical intelligence.
Breaking Barriers: Stereotaxis is tackling both societal and mechanical limitations that have historically hindered robotics in vascular surgery.
Platform Potential: CEO David Fischel envisions Stereotaxis as a foundational platform for a broader spectrum of procedures, similar to Da Vinci in laparoscopic surgery.

To learn more about Stereotaxis:Website http://www.stereotaxis.com/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/stereotaxis/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#518 - Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx Sep 03, 2025

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

Our Guest: Dr. Kit Kieling, Chief Medical Information Officer at SmarterDx.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Career Pivot Sparked by Adversity: A heart condition derailed Dr. Kieling's dream of becoming a fighter pilot, redirecting him toward a meaningful career in medicine.
Clinical and Strategic Experience: He served over a decade in military medicine, later co-founding a health tech startup acquired before joining SmarterDx.
Real AI, Not Just Buzzwords: He praises SmarterDx for building AI that mirrors clinical reasoning—going beyond slide-deck hype to actual hospital impact.
Redefining the CMIO Role: At SmarterDx, Kieling amplifies clinical voices across product and strategy, guiding how data empowers care teams.
Leveling the Playing Field with AI: He's excited about how AI can counterbalance payer algorithms and eventually support bedside care decision-making.

To learn more about SmarterDx:Website https://www.smarterdx.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/smarterdx/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#517 - Christopher Molaro, CEO at Neuroflow Aug 27, 2025

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

Our Guest: Christopher Molaro, CEO at Neuroflow.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Neuroflow has grown to serve over 17 million users across all 50 states.
The company acquired four organizations in two years, expanding its capabilities and reach.
It launched BHIQ, an AI-driven product that identifies behavioral health risks using claims and EHR data.
Neuroflow rebranded its mobile app as “Onward,” emphasizing its broader platform approach beyond mobile engagement.
The company now embeds into existing healthcare workflows, minimizing friction and enhancing accessibility.

To learn more about Neuroflow:Website https://www.neuroflow.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismolaro/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

#516 - Michelle Turner, CEO & Founder at Here Now Health Aug 20, 2025

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

Our Guest: Michelle Turner, CEO & Founder at Here Now Health.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Personal Mission Meets Professional Expertise: Michelle Turner, CEO of Here Now Health, blends over a decade of virtual healthcare experience with firsthand foster care advocacy.
Addressing Systemic Healthcare Gaps: Foster children often face long waits or outright barriers to care—Here Now Health aims to change that.
Launching with Impact: The company debuts in Virginia with plans to expand across states by year-end, focusing on continuity in mental health services.
Built by Lived Experience: More than 75% of Michelle’s team have personal histories in the foster care system, ensuring empathy-driven, mission-aligned care.
Scaling With Vision: Michelle is excited to measure success not just by clinical outcomes, but by family reunifications and fewer foster disruptions.

To learn more about Here Now Health:Website https://www.herenow.health/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/here-now-health/

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 HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: 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.

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