The Breaking Health Podcast features the innovators, investors and entrepreneurs who are building the technology and tools to break down and build up the country’s ailing health care system. With seasoned health care investor Steve Krupa, CEO of the Psilos Group, as host, Breaking Health delivers the earliest insights on the ongoing Digital Health Revolution.
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Episode: 181 - Sandra Abrevaya on Bringing ALS and Dementia Care to Patients Fast
When new treatments, trial opportunities, and better care pathways exist, the real question becomes: can patients reach the right specialist fast enough for it to matter? Sandra Abrevaya, CEO of Synapticure, joins the podcast with host Michelle Snyder to unpack how she and her husband turned a personal ALS diagnosis journey into a mission to change access to neurology care at scale. Abrevaya…
Episode: 180 - Sofia Noori on How PTSD Recovery is Possible
PTSD has often been associated with specific demographics for decades, which leaves millions of individuals unseen. Sofia Noori, co-founder and CEO of Nema Health, joins Breaking Health to unpack what trauma really looks like in the U.S., why sexual assault and domestic violence are among the most likely triggers, and how people often end up treated for “anxiety” or “depression” when the real…
Episode: 179 - Brigham Hyde on the Evidence Gap, AI, and Innovation
Brigham Hyde, CEO and cofounder of Atropos Health, joins Breaking Health to discuss his journey transitioning from clinical research to bridging the evidence gap—and how he and his team created more evidence than many others in the field. With host Michelle Snyder, their conversation explores impressive moves by big tech companies, the AI hype cycle (and how significant agentic AI is in…
Episode: 178 - Brooke Boyarsky Pratt Discusses the Future of the Obesity Lands
What will the obesity landscape look like in the next few years? Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, founder and CEO of knownwell, shares her thoughts on the impact of GLP-1s on Breaking Health, hosted by Michelle Snyder. Boyarsky Pratt also discusses the shifting mindset on treating obesity as a disease instead of just an issue of willpower, creating a space for obesity patients to feel comfortable seeking…
Episode: 177 - Jess Gaulton on Women’s Mental Healthcare at All Stages
Jess Gaulton, CEO and founder of FamilyWell, has created a space where women can find care for their mental health during their reproductive journey, including for post-partum depression. In this episode of Breaking Health, hosted by Payal Agrawal Divakaran, Gaulton discusses why her company is also focused on menopause, how they're making their resources accessible and affordable, and why…
Episode: 176 - Joanna Strober on Accessible Menopause Care
Making women’s health resources accessible has been a perpetual challenge in the industry. In this episode of Breaking Health, host Michelle Snyder speaks with Joanna Strober, CEO of Midi Health, about how her company is providing a platform to empower women to take control of their health. Strober shares the history of Midi and how it evolved into something bigger than anticipated. She discusses…
Episode 175: Medicaid Innovation and Sustainable Ventures
How are innovators driving sustainable ventures to transform Medicaid and improve care for underserved populations? During May’s Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit, Zeena Johar, entrepreneur in residence of Frist Cressey Ventures; Chris Johnson, founder and CEO of Bluebird Kids Health; Aditi Mallick, former CMO of Medicaid and director of Minority Health at CMS; and Jenny Ismert, CEO of…
Episode: 174 - Building an AI-Native Health Plan: Angle Health's Journey to Disrupt Traditional Insurance
Ty Wang, co-founder and CEO of Angle Health, is working to ensure that anyone can access healthcare in a convenient and efficient way. Tune into this episode of Breaking Health, where host Steve Krupa speaks with Wang about shifting from engineering and government to healthcare and creating a platform that delivers comprehensive healthcare benefits while removing administrative barriers. Wang…
Episode: 173 - Matt Bettonville on Oncological Research and Drug Discovery Investment
In this episode of Breaking Health, host Steve Krupa speaks with Matt Bettonville, investor at Yosemite, about the state of oncology research and his hunt for investments in discovery and treatment tools. Bettonville delves into the key to cancer treatment, where deals are flowing towards in the market, and how the AI revolution is helping with drug discovery and cancer treatment breakthroughs. He…
Episode: 172 - Solving Prior Authorization from Both Sides with Jeremy Friese
In this episode of Breaking Health, guest host Payal Agrawal Divakaran, partner at .406 Ventures, speaks with Jeremy Friese, CEO of Humata Health, about prior authorization and how Humata is helping from “both sides of the fax machine.” Friese also discusses his thoughts on the future of AI adoption, how the regulatory landscape looks, and more. He also shares what the transition between physician…