Health Care

Recorded at SCBIO’s 2023 annual conference, Matthew and Heather chat with Shlomi Uziel of Quai.MD, a start-up that offers an artificial intelligence based clinical pathways platform.

Coming to you from SCBIO’s 2023 annual conference, hosts Matthew and Heather welcome Radiation Oncologist Dr. Amy Curtis of the Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute.

Coming to you from SCBIO’s 2023 annual conference, Matthew and Heather chat with Lou Kennedy, the Owner and CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals and a champion of the life sciences industry in South Carolina!

Joining Matthew and Heather for the 2nd time is Peter Leventis, the CEO of Community Integrated Management Services or “CIMS”, an independent practice association made up of 14 federally qualified health clinics (or FQHCs) that provide care to patients across South Carolina.

Coming to you from SCBIO’s 2023 annual conference, Matthew and Heather welcome Steve and John Shanks of Erchonia, a world-leading company in the field of lower-level laser technology.

On this episode, Heather and Matthew welcome Dr. Ehsan Jabbarzadeh, a professor of engineering and the Director of Entrepreneurship at the University of South Carolina and the founder of Obsidio, a medical device company recently purchased by Boston Scientific. 

Joining Matthew and Heather is Jordon Ritchie, the CEO of Aimedica, a healthcare tool automating risk calculation using Electronic Health Records (EHR) data to improve patient care.

Have you heard the exciting news?! Nexsen Pruet has agreed to merge with Maynard Cooper & Gale, effective April 1. Joining Heather and Matthew to discuss the merger is Lauren DeMoss, an award-winning health care attorney based out of Maynard’s Birmingham office and future Taking the Pulse co-host!

Dr. Majorie Jenkins, Dean of the UofSC School of Medicine Greenville and Chief Academic Officer for Prisma Health-Upstate, joins hosts Matthew and Heather for an exciting conversation on health care in the Upstate of South Carolina.

Hear about how MUSC Health has fostered excellence across many practice areas, the provider’s rapid growth and expanded reach in rural communities, and its notable programs such as organ transplants and opioid treatment.

After the medical diagnostic lab served in a major role during the height of the pandemic, MAKO is currently addressing the surges in flu, RSV, and COVID variants. 

Kevin shares how Roper St. Francis Healthcare system’s strategic plan will improve the care of patients by optimizing their footprint, addressing the clinical needs of the future, and more.

North Carolina’s epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore joins Heather and Matthew for a timely discussion on public health matters impacting North Carolina residents.

On episode 122 we welcome back Sam Konduros, an experienced life sciences and health care consultant and executive. Sam is the founder of SK Strategies, LLC and also serves as a Senior Advisor to United States Performance Center. Tune in to hear Sam discuss how U.S. Performance Center is working to create the most advanced sports and human performance training complex in America with their innovative methods and laboratory!

Heather and Matthew welcome Kevin Sills of Asterra Labs, which develops and manufactures pharmaceutical-grade, quality cannabinoid products. As a leader in the industry, Kevin offers his insights on products, dosing, regulation, research, and much more as CBD and hemp continue to explode on the market.

SCBIO leader Erin Ford joins Heather and Darra to discuss life sciences in South Carolina as well as SCBIO’s recent programs and successes as an economic development association. Tune in to hear Erin discuss the impressive expansion of the life sciences industry in the state and its growing transformation on education, jobs, and economic growth!

Joining Matthew and Tina this week is Emily Suski of USC School of Law’s CHAMPS, as well as Kirby Mitchell of Greenville’s Medical Legal Partnership, both organizations that directly assist people with legal health issues. Tune in to hear them describe the great needs of their clients and the collaboration between providers, non-profits, and social workers to help those in tough legal medical situations.

Hosts Matthew Roberts, Darra Coleman, and Tina Emerson sit down together for a compelling conversation about health care hot topics currently impacting the industry. They discuss everything from behavioral health issues and pharmaceutical costs to access to care. Tune in now for their insights on the state of health care and life sciences in the Carolinas and beyond!

Chris Severn of Turquoise Health joins Matthew and Tina for the 2nd time on Taking the Pulse to give us an update on all things price transparency. Chris provides insight on the market’s reaction to the price transparency requirement of hospitals, how his software company helps clients navigate pricing, and much more!

Matthew and Amanda chat with Michael Carlin of TrialCard, a life sciences company that provides digital solutions to pharmaceutical companies, connecting them to health care providers and patients while also simplifying access to prescription medications. Tune in to hear Michael share how TrialCard uniquely solves challenges and serves as a resource to clients as well as his work in the company's Health Care Provider (HCP) Engagement and Education efforts.

Matthew and Amanda welcome Dr. Michael Havig, HealthMe founder and CEO, to episode 115. Michael is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who created HealthMe to help patients find the best health care and save money while also helping providers grow revenues and simplify pricing. Tune in to hear Dr. Havig discuss how his engagement platform is a leader in the price transparency trend and his insights on the No Surprises Act!

On episode 113, Amanda Loveday and Darra James Colman sit down with the Managing Director of AMB Wealth, Ryan Loehr. They discuss his experience advising private equity firms and public companies across the health care and life sciences industries, the investment banking opportunities for health care and life sciences businesses, and much more. Tune in now!

StartUp Health is uniting entrepreneurs and investing in transformative innovation in the health care sector. On this episode, we're joined by their Chief Content Officer, Logan Plaster, who tells us about his work, StartUp Health's unique practices, and how the health care industry is evolving. Tune in!

On this episode we're joined by Will Britt, Chief Counsel for Public Health for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. He offers up his perspective on how people's perception of public health has changed in the wake of a pandemic, what exactly his role is at the agency, and more.

On this episode we're joined by Meg Kinnard, a journalist with the Associated Press, and Vickie Eslinger, Nexsen Pruet attorney, to discuss their health care experiences.

On this episode we're joined by Kelly Calabria, President and CEO of Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation based in Cary, NC. Kelly dives into her work at FHLI and how the organization's innovative, community-driven partnerships aim to build a healthier North Carolina.

Cosmetic procedures are on the rise across the nation, and there are a number of factors that could be contributing to that. We're joined by Dr. Donen Davis, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon based in Columbia, SC...

We're joined by Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Murrell Smith. Speaker Smith breaks down some of the latest legislative hot topics in health care and beyond and talks to us a bit about his new leadership role. 

we're joined by two doctors who, at first glance, may seem to be at cross-purposes. In reality, Dr. James McElligott, Medical Director of the Center for Telehealth at MUSC and Dr. Shawn Stinson, Senior VP of Healthcare Innovation and Improvement at BlueCross BlueShield of SC are actually both working to expand access to health care while serving as stewards of health care resources.

We welcome Sara Goldsby, Director of DAODAS. She answers questions about how the pandemic has impacted substance abuse disorders and their treatment and offers insight into some of the troubling trends experts are seeing in the illicit drugs that are coming into our country. 

We're joined by Dr. Nicholas Vafai, Founder and President of Viro Research. Dr. Vafai tells us about the innovative work he and his father, Dr. Abbas Vafai, are doing at their company, along with some of the unique challenges that come with the complex FDA approval process.

Federally Qualified Health Centers, or FQHCs, are different from your typical healthcare facility in many ways. Joining us to talk about these differences is Pam Davis, CEO of Little River Medical Center— an FQHC based in Horry County, South Carolina. 

We're joined by President and CEO of Self Regional Healthcare, Dr. Matt Logan. He breaks down what it's like to run a hospital as we emerge from a pandemic, and touches on everything from initiatives to boost staff morale to the lessons they learned during that difficult time. 

We're joined by Lara Hewitt, Vice President of Workforce and Member Engagement at the South Carolina Hospital Association, and Russell Baxley, President, and CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. 

For this very special 100th episode of Taking the Pulse, we're joined by Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis. Marguerite is a highly experienced litigator, and was featured on the cover of the latest Super Lawyers Magazine. 

We are joined for episode 99 by David Stefanich, Co-founder and CEO of Rymedi, a healthcare technology company based in Greenville, SC.

Nexsen Pruet attorneys Ralph Barbier and Jennifer Hollingsworth dive in to the history and the tentative future of Certificate of Need programs across the nation and in South Carolina. 

Ashley Shaw, Executive Clinical Director of 3C Wellness, tells us about her work making mental health care more accessible and approachable for her clients.

We are joined by Dr. Les Hall, Dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine who talks with us about his role and weighs in on health care and life sciences topics.

Host Matthew Roberts and Heather Matthews are joined by Edward Bender, General Counsel and Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs for the South Carolina Hospital Association.