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Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with repeat guest David DuPlay, founder of Unity Global Care, to discuss an exciting new development in the world of aging and caregiver support - ALBERTai. Inspired by his own journey caring for his aging parents, David DuPlay shares how ALBERTai was designed as a free, comprehensive platform that empowers families to keep their loved ones aging safely at home.

Together, they dive into how ALBERTai generates a personalized "aging in place" score, predicts future care needs, and offers actionable recommendations, just like improving your credit score, but for your well-being. The conversation explores the real-life challenges faced by caregivers and aging adults, the impact of technology on independent living, and how ALBERTai connects families to a trusted marketplace of services and tools.

If you’re interested in the future of home care, proactive support for aging in place, or the intersection of AI and healthcare, tune in for practical insights, personal stories, and a look at the vision shaping tomorrow’s elder care.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Albert AI: Aging-in-Place Scoring"

05:59 "Aging Alone: Predicting Support Needs"

07:07 AI-Driven Support for Care Decisions

12:28 "Aging Care Challenges & Solutions"

13:36 "Aging Marketplace with Predictive Tech"

18:01 "Proactive Home Care Coordination"

23:12 Real-Time Health Tracking App

25:51 "Clinical Study Participant Matching"

29:40 "Data-Driven Home Care Support"

32:31 AI-Driven Personalized Care System

34:45 "AI-Powered Care Prioritization"

40:50 "AI for Elderly Care Solutions"

42:54 "Technology Bridging Communication Gaps"

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Get ready for an insightful episode of The Uprising Show as Vivek welcomes Roy, president of Life Chef Health, to discuss the intersection of healthcare innovation, leadership, and nutrition-driven care. Dive into a no-nonsense conversation about real challenges, lessons from the nonprofit health space, and why food as medicine is gaining momentum.

• Roy’s journey from childhood adversity and military service to leading large-scale behavioral health organizations.
• The unique business practices and challenges of scaling nonprofit healthcare, including balancing quality and financial sustainability.
• How Life Chef Health is pioneering the “food as medicine” movement with medically tailored meals and personalized nutrition.
• The realities of healthcare as a marketplace, insurance dynamics, and the importance of access and equity in care delivery.
• Practical advice for maintaining health, supporting vulnerable populations, and building stronger cultures within healthcare organizations.

Tune in to learn why innovation, relationships, and nutrition matter more than ever in modern healthcare.

00:00 "Overcoming Adversity in Leadership"

03:32 "Challenges and Rewards in Home Care"

07:11 "Sustainable Model for Business Growth"

11:56 "Patient Care Over Profit Focus"

14:25 Rethinking Trust in Health Insurance

18:34 Healthcare Costs and Migration Crisis

20:26 Healthcare Funding and Policy Challenges

24:16 "Food as Medicine Approach"

26:31 Medically Tailored Meals Insights

28:50 "Improving Health Through Nutrition"

33:06 "Convenient Meals for Health Improvement"

36:00 "Fresh, Scalable Food Service"

38:38 Nonprofit Misconceptions Explained

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Get the inside scoop on Truveta and healthcare innovation with CEO Terry Myerson in this candid conversation with host Vivek. Discover what’s happening behind the scenes as they discuss technology, data, and Truveta’s mission to save lives.

• Terry Myerson’s personal journey, including family influences and his time at Microsoft
• The founding of Truvetta during the COVID-19 pandemic and its unique mission
• How Truveta’s data platform works, who uses it, and technical considerations
• Real-world impact stories, from drug safety to weight loss studies
• Insights on leadership, AI’s role in healthcare, company growth, and future plans

00:00 From Medicine to Entrepreneurship

04:28 Truveta: Data-Driven Health Solutions

09:08 Advancing Medicine Through Data

12:47 Scaling Healthcare Data Intelligence

14:18 Pfizer Collaboration and Medical Breakthroughs

19:11 "The Future of Work Roles"

21:48 "Delivering Intelligence from Data"

25:17 "Scalable Systems vs. Hackery"

28:09 Adoption Fast, Transformation Slow

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Welcome to a special episode of The Uprising Show! Today, we take you on a journey into the heart of Swedish healthcare with Dr. Sara Loden, a physician and the founder of Proact Life. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Loden shares her passion for moving healthcare "upstream" focusing on prevention and health literacy long before diagnosis or crisis strike.

From growing up in a small Swedish town to navigating the complexities of public health systems, Sara candidly discusses the strengths and challenges of Swedish medicine, how burnout has impacted clinicians worldwide, and why current approaches often focus on "sick care" rather than true healthcare. She makes a compelling case for empowering patients through education, explaining how simple knowledge can be medicine in itself and help people make better choices.

We dive into the differences between Swedish and American healthcare, the unique struggles facing both systems, and the innovative work being done at Proact Life to create healthier, more knowledgeable communities. Dr. Loden also shares her vision for a more human-centered healthcare future, reveals her dream of opening a rural clinic, and offers insights for people everywhere on how to take charge of their health.

If you're curious about global perspectives on healthcare, passionate about prevention, or simply interested in how small changes can make a big difference, this episode is for you.

00:00 Small-Town Sweden to Uppsala

05:57 Global Healthcare Burnout Crisis

08:07 "Swedish Healthcare: Universal and Evolving"

13:30 Swedish vs U.S. Health Systems

14:20 Swedish Healthcare Complaints vs Innovation

18:15 Hybrid Healthcare with AI Innovation

22:18 Sweden’s Healthcare Future Insights

25:29 "Shifting from Sick to Healthcare"

28:12 Health Education and Lifestyle Solutions

33:15 "Health Literacy Certification Initiative"

34:06 "Interactive Health Education Innovations"

37:58 Overtracking Health Data Risks

41:36 "Patient Care Beyond Bureaucracy"

46:25 "Fueled by Ideas and Hope"

48:28 "Health: Prevention and Progress"

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Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this thought-provoking episode, host Vivek sits down with Sergei Polevikov an accomplished mathematician, healthcare AI entrepreneur, and the candid author of the Substack newsletter "AI Health Uncut." Sergei shares his fascinating journey from Belarus to the front lines of AI innovation in healthcare, discussing how his passion for mathematics, research, and problem-solving led him from finance to making a real difference in digital health.

Sergei opens up about the tough realities and unique challenges of bringing cutting-edge AI into the healthcare industry, how his startups (including WellAI and Chart 2 Chart) have navigated complexities during the Covid era, and why data when harnessed correctly can feel like magic. The conversation pulls back the curtain on the difficulties of healthcare innovation, from navigating entrenched interests to addressing mismatched incentives among investors, providers, and patients.

He also dives into his Substack work, where he doesn't just celebrate AI’s wins but also investigates failures and exposes issues like misleading benchmarks, industry hype, and even alleged fraud. Whether it's his critique of venture capital’s role in digital health or his advocacy for more honest, research-based advancements, Sergei's frank insights and deep expertise make this a must-listen for founders, clinicians, and anyone passionate about the future of healthcare and AI.

Tune in for one of the most candid and intellectually honest conversations on healthcare, AI, and what it takes to push meaningful change in a notoriously challenging field!

00:00 "Navigating AI Challenges in Healthcare"

08:20 "Accidental Career Shift: A New Chapter"

10:25 Structuring PubMed Data Insights

15:41 "AI: Unveiling Healthcare's Black Boxes"

24:31 Disparity Between Management and Reality

26:44 Medical Device Harm and DOJ Probe

32:51 Venture Capital Performance Disconnect

37:55 Persistent Faith in Venture Capital Titans

47:37 Highlighting Failures in AI Startups

49:17 Cautious Optimism in AI Healthcare

55:11 "Skepticism on AI Product Viability"

01:00:33 "USMLE Problem Solved, Critiques Emerge"

01:04:50 Investigative Insights Gaining Support

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In this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Emily Daviss, a Nashville-based physical therapist and co-founder of Averwell, a company pioneering immersive technology in healthcare. Emily shares insights from her 15 years in the field, reflecting on her journey from clinical patient care to entrepreneurship, and the personal experiences that inspired her path. Together, they explore the promise of virtual and immersive tech in transforming rehabilitation, making care more accessible, and supporting both physical and mental health outcomes. Emily opens up about the challenges of building a healthcare startup, the importance of early intervention in physical therapy, and her mission to redefine what recovery can look like for patients of all ages. Whether you’re interested in innovation, healthcare, or the startup world, this episode offers a candid look into the future of immersive healthcare through the lens of someone dedicated to making a real difference.

00:00 Exploring Immersive Tech in Healthcare

06:52 Holistic Patient Care Journey

10:11 Escaping Red Tape in Healthcare

12:51 Early Intervention and Insurance Shift

15:42 From Clinic to VR Rehab Expert

19:44 "Immersive Rehab for Long-Term Health"

21:49 Headset-Agnostic Medical Content Solutions

27:31 Rehab System Options Benefit Patients

31:42 "Technology's Impact on Patient Care"

33:05 VR Home Exercise for Patients

37:45 Empathetic, Patient-Centered Leadership

40:44 Embracing Uncertainty in Startups

42:48 Embracing New Styles of Uncertainty

46:32 "Open Book Emily"

49:14 Connecting Healthcare: An Infinite Game

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Welcome to a brand new episode of The Uprising Show! In today’s inspiring conversation, host Vivek sits down with Randy Platt, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Care Partners, for a deeply personal and insightful look at the evolution of home-based care and the values that power it. Randy shares his unique upbringing as the youngest of five in a multi-generational household, revealing how early experiences with family caregiving and the wisdom passed down from his father deeply shaped his leadership philosophy.

Together, Vivek and Randy explore what it truly takes to build meaningful continuity and dignity in both the giving and receiving of care. They discuss the journey that led Randy and his business partner Rodney Burris to launch Care Partners, the importance of transparency and partnership in driving successful ventures, and how empathy, compassion, and love became the centerpiece of their operating system.

Randy also unpacks the realities and future of the home care industry, including workforce and scalability challenges, innovations in continuity of care, integration with technology, and strategies for building a culture where caregivers are empowered and valued. You’ll hear candid stories about leading teams through high-growth phases, supporting caregivers as individuals, and why active listening is one of Randy’s most important leadership tools.

If you care about the future of post-acute care, supporting our aging population, or building companies rooted in purpose and compassion, this episode delivers both practical insights and heartfelt stories that will inspire you on your own journey.

00:00 Intergenerational Living: A Family's Choice

04:09 "My Dad's Unusual Choices"

07:37 From Colleagues to Partners

12:43 Protracted Illness and Family Caregiving

13:54 Teen Dishwasher to Hospital Leader

17:24 Company Growth and Service Expansion

20:40 From Entrepreneurship to Growth Focus

26:09 Facing Imposter Syndrome

29:02 "Generational Leadership in Home Care"

30:15 Caregivers Reduce Hospital Readmissions

33:17 "Immigration Vital for Caregiving Workforce"

38:39 Transforming Workforce Dynamics Through Feedback

42:14 Exploring Growth and Private Equity

43:02 Post-Acute Care Sector Consolidation

48:37 Influential Mentor: Richard Campa

49:51 "Finding Inspiration from Leaders' Wisdom"

53:43 "Support's Power and Importance"

57:05 "Leadership Through Listening"

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On this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Jessica Baladad, founder of the Feel for Your Life app, to share her powerful journey from breast cancer patient to health-tech innovator. Diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer at the age of 33, Jessica describes how discovering a lump during a self-exam and navigating misdiagnosis led her to become a fierce advocate for women's health and self-advocacy. Through her story, she reveals the gaps she experienced in early detection and patient communication, and how these challenges inspired her to develop a free app that empowers women with the tools, education, and reminders they need to take charge of their breast health.

Jessica dives into the realities of building a startup from scratch, while recovering from major surgery and navigating the pandemic and discusses the barriers younger women still face in accessing breast screenings. Listeners will learn how the Feel for Your Life app leverages technology and AI to translate pathology reports and support women at every stage of their breast health journey. With candor, insight, and actionable advice on advocacy and resilience, Jessica's story is a testament to turning adversity into positive change for tens of thousands of women. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers, building communities, and what’s next in women's health innovation.

00:00 Breast Cancer App: "Feel For Your Life"

06:15 Overlooked Warning Signs

09:34 Advocate for Your Health

10:28 Advocate for Health and Trust

15:34 App Innovation Goes Viral

19:58 "Adapting to Unexpected Challenges"

23:06 "Improving Healthcare Through Positive Trauma"

26:37 AI Translates Medical Jargon

28:52 Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

31:00 "Finding Support When Lost"

36:17 "Healthcare Complexity and Strategic Partnerships"

41:02 Women's Healthcare Gap in 30s

42:44 Jessica's Story and Mission

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