The Outcomes Rocket podcast brings you conversations with the healthcare leaders actually building the future of care. Hosted by Saul Marquez, founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket and a 17 year medical device veteran. Every episode goes deep with one operator: a health system executive, a medtech commercial leader, a health tech founder, a clinician, an investor. They talk about what they’re building, what broke along the way, and what they’d do differently. With more than 2,000+ episodes in the archive, this is one of the largest libraries of healthcare leadership interviews anywhere. No fluff, no press release talk. Just peop...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 17:45
Cancer care is complex, emotional, and often difficult for patients to navigate alone. In this episode, Marcia Macphearson, Chief Operating Officer at ThymeCare, discusses how…
Sep 25, 2026 · 15:56
Radiology teams are facing rising imaging volumes, persistent staffing shortages, and growing burnout, making workflow-focused AI more important than ever. In this episode, Dr.…
Sep 24, 2026 · 15:23
A business cannot scale beyond its founder unless the founder is also willing to evolve. In this episode, Steve Preda, Founder and CEO of Summit OS Group, discusses the systems…
Sep 23, 2026 · 22:58
Mental health support becomes more accessible when it reaches people through a tool they already use every day. In this episode, Johnny Crowder, Founder and CEO of Cope Notes,…
Sep 22, 2026 · 14:55
Protecting Medicaid access starts with identifying coverage risks before paperwork problems interrupt care. In this episode, Asya Rudikoff, Co-Founder and CEO of AccessIQ,…
Sep 18, 2026 · 15:27
The future of healthcare is not limited to clinics and hospitals. It is increasingly about meeting patients where they are and supporting them between visits. In this episode, I…
Sep 17, 2026 · 7:42
The future of robotic surgery lies in helping surgeons see better, make stronger decisions, and operate with greater precision. In this episode, Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Founder…
Sep 16, 2026 · 10:31
Robotic surgery should solve the entire clinical problem, not become another expensive tool in the operating room. In this episode, Tomas Baltrunas, Chief Medical Officer and…
Sep 15, 2026 · 26:59
Value-based care works best when payers and providers have the transparency, data, and shared understanding needed to succeed together. In this episode, Rachael Jones, Founder…
Sep 11, 2026 · 18:29
Making primary care more sustainable starts with giving physicians more time to care for patients. In this episode, I speak with Gadi Shenhar, Co-Founder and CEO of Droxi, about…
Sep 10, 2026 · 14:39
Strong healthcare businesses are built on strong relationships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing the industry. In this episode, Apryl Childs-Potter, CEO of the…
Sep 9, 2026 · 26:36
The future of spine surgery is increasingly in the outpatient setting. In this episode of ASC Insights, Dr. Jeffrey Roh, orthopedic spine surgeon and Chief Medical Officer at…
Sep 9, 2026 · 14:43
Healthcare cybersecurity is ultimately about protecting patients, clinicians, and the systems they rely on to deliver care. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kile…
Sep 8, 2026 · 14:58
Healthcare organizations are under increasing financial pressure, making efficiency, visibility, and better decision-making more important than ever. In this episode, Jeff…
Sep 4, 2026 · 11:41
Billing doesn't start in the billing department. In this episode, Kristin Van Natta, Business Development at RCM 360 a Med Tech Solutions Company , discusses how staffing…
Sep 3, 2026 · 24:41
Healthcare organizations need to understand what their AI can access, what it does, and how its decisions affect patients. In this episode, I speak with Eddie Borrero, Chief…
Sep 2, 2026 · 11:01
For community health centers with limited staff, a request for thousands of medical records can quickly become an overwhelming administrative burden. In this episode, Joe Van de…
Sep 1, 2026 · 14:20
Taking the risk no one else will: how Medical 21 is working to replace harvested blood vessels with an artificial coronary artery that becomes part of the patient’s own body. In…
Aug 31, 2026 · 20:26
AI is transforming healthcare, but in behavioral health, how do we make sure technology doesn't come at the expense of human connection? In this episode, Rebecca Ragland,…
Aug 26, 2026 · 15:35
Finding heart failure earlier gives patients a better chance to begin treatment before the disease progresses. In this episode, Roger Owens, Chief Commercial Officer at…
Aug 25, 2026 · 18:29
Patient-matched technology is changing surgery by making the implant conform to the patient, not the patient to the implant. In this episode, I speak with Nancy Hairston,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 31:54
What if every cancer patient could have the information and technology needed to find the right clinical trial or treatment option, regardless of where they live or what they can…
Aug 20, 2026 · 9:51
What if surgeons could actually see through organs during an operation? In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Nicolas Bourdel, Founder and CEO of SurgAR, about how augmented reality…
Aug 19, 2026 · 9:45
What if the most common surgery in medicine could become one of the most consistent through robotics? In my latest conversation, I sat down with Dr. Joseph Nathan, Founder and…
Aug 18, 2026 · 20:13
Clean, accessible, and well-governed healthcare data is the foundation for better care and effective AI. In this episode, Erik Johnson, Vice President of Marketing at Harmony…
Aug 13, 2026 · 19:53
What happens when a hospital trusts a robot as much as one of its own team members? In this episode of Outcomes Rocket, Saul Marquez speaks with Sultan Mehrabi, CEO of Relay…
Aug 12, 2026 · 12:21
What if the next breakthrough in surgical robotics isn't happening in the operating room, but inside the blood vessels? In this episode, David Fischel, Chairman and CEO of…
Aug 11, 2026 · 9:05
What if prostate cancer could be treated without a single incision, and patients could be home having dinner with their families the very same day? In this episode, Tom…
Aug 6, 2026 · 13:44
Move faster without losing focus: why medtech innovation must balance agility, regulation, and patient needs. In this episode, Mike Stuedemann, Co-Founder and Principal…
Aug 5, 2026 · 18:38
Advanced patient monitoring becomes more practical for ASCs when innovation is integrated, scalable, and built around real outpatient workflows. In this episode, Blake Tatum,…
Aug 4, 2026 · 29:30
Burnout often does not happen all at once. For many leaders, it starts with small moments of drift away from their vision, voice, values, and vitality. In this episode, Kristi…
Aug 4, 2026 · 7:56
Start earlier than you think: why proactive quality and regulatory planning can save medtech companies time, money, and costly remediation. In this episode, Joseph McGonnigal,…
Jul 30, 2026 · 17:58
From generic implants to patient-specific solutions: how additive manufacturing is expanding what is possible across medtech. In this episode, Anekant Jain, Manager, Polymer…
Jul 28, 2026 · 12:06
What separates companies that consistently grow from those that simply launch products? In this episode, Caitlin Mayer, Senior Director of U.S. Marketing for Medtronic's Acute…
Jul 23, 2026 · 9:34
As AI and software become embedded in more medical technologies, companies must balance the pressure to innovate quickly with the responsibility to protect patients. In this…
Jul 22, 2026 · 14:12
In fast-moving technology markets, innovation only creates value when companies can connect it to real business outcomes and bring people along through change. In this episode,…
Jul 21, 2026 · 21:17
Better clinical decisions require more than evidence; they also require the right information inside the physician’s workflow at the moment it matters. In this episode, Dr. Brian…
Jul 20, 2026 · 8:47
Medical technology is evolving faster than many manufacturers can adapt to, and falling behind can now happen in months rather than years. In this episode, Seth Rowan, Director…
Jul 16, 2026 · 12:49
Touchless patient monitoring is making it easier to track patient health without adding more burden to clinicians. In this episode, Nayan Patel, Senior Vice President and General…
Jul 15, 2026 · 15:38
AI and robotics are creating new possibilities in healthcare, but turning prototypes into real-world systems takes reliable data, timing, and production-ready infrastructure. In…
Jul 14, 2026 · 24:28
Hard tissue robotics may be ready for a major leap forward, but only if the industry stops treating surgical robots as single-purpose robotic arms. In this episode, Yossi Bar,…
Jul 13, 2026 · 5:25
Robotics and automation are accelerating across healthcare, but scaling innovation still depends on having the right people in place. In this episode, Joe Solari, Managing…
Jul 9, 2026 · 23:39
Pharma portfolios can create powerful opportunities, but without clear positioning, brands can end up competing with each other. In this episode, Lumanity’s Jakub Kaczor, VP,…
Jul 9, 2026 · 13:52
In an AI-driven market, technology may be easier to replicate, but the right people remain a true competitive advantage. In this episode, Mike Silverstein, Managing Partner of…
Jul 8, 2026 · 14:14
Medical technology is moving quickly, and the companies that succeed will be the ones that stay connected, think strategically, and solve the right problems. In this live episode…
Jul 7, 2026 · 11:44
Healthcare robotics is not just about replacing tasks; it is about helping people do safer, more meaningful work. In this episode, Spencer Krause, President and CEO of SKA…
Jul 6, 2026 · 15:00
Neurology care is in high demand, but long waitlists and specialist shortages continue to delay access for millions of patients. In this episode, Elizabeth Burstein, CEO and…
Jul 2, 2026 · 22:50
MedTech companies invest heavily in acquiring customers, but many still lack a clear strategy for retaining, expanding, and learning from them. Fortunately, SaaS and tech already…
Jun 30, 2026 · 17:16
Many patients with tremor are caught between medications that lose effectiveness and invasive procedures they may not be ready to pursue. In this episode, Deanna Harshbarger, CEO…
Jun 25, 2026 · 15:48
Orthopedic procedures are increasingly moving to ambulatory surgery centers, but many navigation technologies remain too expensive, complex, or inefficient for that setting. In…
Jun 23, 2026 · 11:38
AI in medtech is most valuable when it supports better clinical decisions, not when it replaces clinicians. In this episode, Alexis Anderson speaks with Will Mauldin, Co-Founder…
Jun 22, 2026 · 12:29
Lung cancer biopsies are still being done blind more often than you’d think, leading to costly diagnostic errors. In this episode, Reza Khorasaninejad, Founder & CEO at…
Jun 18, 2026 · 16:08
Healthcare technology only matters when it makes care safer, more accessible, and easier to deliver at scale. In this episode, Adam McMullin, CEO of AvaSure, joins Saul to…
Jun 17, 2026 · 32:17
MedTech innovation succeeds when bold ideas are matched with disciplined execution, strong teams, and a clear purpose. In this episode, James Corbett, transformational MedTech…
Jun 16, 2026 · 25:01
The future of market access belongs to organizations that plan years in advance. In this episode, Steve Mather, Global Practice Lead of Strategy and Insight at Lumanity, explains…
Jun 15, 2026 · 6:12
AI is transforming medical robotics, but not in the ways many people expect. In this episode, KUKA Robotics USA’s Silke Wendt, Global Marketing Medical Robotics, and Corey Ryan,…
Jun 11, 2026 · 15:39
A non-invasive Alzheimer’s therapy is moving closer to patients, and it could reshape how brain health is treated. In this episode, Christian Howell, CEO of Cognito Therapeutics,…
Jun 9, 2026 · 11:37
Health economics is not just about reimbursement. It is about proving how a technology reduces the total cost of care. In this episode, Betty Tsai, President of Cardiology…
Jun 4, 2026 · 8:52
What started as a one-year break from surgery became a global medtech movement. In this episode, Dr. Dylan Attard, CEO and Co-founder of MedTech World, shares how his journey…
Jun 2, 2026 · 26:11
Most pharma launch frameworks don’t fail because they lack structure; they fail because they become rigid checklists that kill strategic thinking. In this episode, Lumanity’s…
May 28, 2026 · 21:41
What if the biggest barrier to better healthcare outcomes is… the blood draw itself? In this episode, Web Golinkin, President at Babson Diagnostics, discusses how his company is…
May 28, 2026 · 6:36
Great medtech innovations win because patients actually use them. In this episode, Ken Nelson, Partner and Founder at Nelson Jennings Ventures, shares his journey from cardiac…
May 27, 2026 · 21:54
Simplifying the complex world of healthcare reimbursement. In this episode, Jason Considine, President of Experian Health, discusses shifting the industry's focus from denial…
May 26, 2026 · 16:40
AI is advancing rapidly in healthcare, but speed without governance can create serious clinical, legal, and enterprise-level risks. In this episode, Peter Bonis, MD, Chief…
May 26, 2026 · 9:14
Most medtech startups fail before market. The ones that succeed? They plan for it from day one. In this episode, Amanda Helgeson, Business Development Manager at Forj Medical,…
May 22, 2026 · 16:49
Healthcare payments are often discussed as a transparency problem, but the deeper issue is structural fragmentation across contracts, claims, remittances, and workflows. In this…
May 21, 2026 · 14:33
Healthcare is drowning in documentation and fragmented data, but what if the system worked for clinicians rather than against them? In this episode, Dr. Richa Gupta, Vice…
May 21, 2026 · 6:13
Transformational medtech innovation needs more than a great idea. It needs the right engineering, clinical evidence, reimbursement strategy, and commercialization support to…
May 20, 2026 · 17:26
Healthcare technology should quietly remove friction and reduce burden so clinicians can focus on what matters most: caring for patients in a more human way. In this episode,…
May 19, 2026 · 16:44
What happens when some of healthcare’s most trusted workers are still operating outside the systems that document, reimburse, and scale care? In this episode, Colby Takeda,…
May 19, 2026 · 26:01
Launching in pharma, especially for smaller organizations, is a complex, high-pressure marathon, and establishing Launch Excellence fundamentals early is essential for success.…
May 19, 2026 · 8:07
Successful medtech commercialization requires founders to know what only they can do best, then bring in the right partners to help scale the rest. In this episode, Dan Purvis,…
May 18, 2026 · 14:46
Most medtech startups don’t fail because of bad technology; they fail because no one built the market for it. In this episode, Ken Nelson, Partner and Founder at Nelson Jennings…
May 14, 2026 · 9:18
Hospitals already have rich patient data. The next step is turning that data into validated, timely insights that help clinicians respond before patients deteriorate. In this…
May 13, 2026 · 14:43
The future of medtech is built by the people who keep moving ideas from concept to care. In this episode, Tom Salemi, editorial leader, podcast host, and longtime medtech…
May 12, 2026 · 20:11
Bridging the gaps in care through secure communication. In this episode, Therasa Bell, President and Co-founder of Kno2, talks about connecting the entire continuum of healthcare…
May 12, 2026 · 16:17
Navigating SSI and SSDI benefits is often overwhelming, time-consuming, and difficult to manage, especially for individuals already dealing with health, financial, and life…
May 12, 2026 · 6:04
Strong medtech innovation is not just about building great technology. It is about solving a real market problem, proving product-market fit, and creating a path to sustainable…
May 11, 2026 · 19:54
What if the real power of AI in healthcare isn’t the technology itself, but how we apply it responsibly and intentionally? In this episode, Ajoy Ranga, Chief Digital Officer of…
May 11, 2026 · 13:01
Healthcare innovation is at its best when it takes on hard problems with curiosity, humility, and a clear-eyed focus on impact. In this episode, Betsabeh Madani-Hermann, Global…
May 8, 2026 · 17:45
Virtual care is no longer just about access. It is now becoming the infrastructure layer that helps health systems reduce fragmentation, strengthen workplace safety, and scale…
May 7, 2026 · 18:06
Healthcare organizations cannot afford to chase every new technology trend without first building the foundation to make those tools effective, scalable, and financially…
May 7, 2026 · 6:30
Some of the most meaningful healthcare innovations start with a deeply personal problem and the determination to make care more dignified. In this episode, Alli Truttmann,…
May 7, 2026 · 18:41
In pharma, the brands that win don't wait for the market to define them. They define themselves through clear, early, and evolving positioning. In this episode, Lumanity's…
May 6, 2026 · 13:33
Specialty care remains one of the biggest black boxes in healthcare, creating delays, unnecessary referrals, and major frustration for both patients and primary care providers.…
May 5, 2026 · 23:58
Unified enterprise systems are no longer back-office upgrades in behavioral health. They are essential infrastructure for access, workforce stability, and financial resilience.…
May 5, 2026 · 13:23
Healthcare payments are still far too fragmented, creating friction for both patients and providers at one of the most important moments in the care journey. In this episode,…
May 5, 2026 · 6:42
A breakthrough idea isn’t enough in medtech; it takes the right technical partner to navigate software, regulation, and the path to market. In this episode, Chris Kennedy, Vice…
Apr 30, 2026 · 14:07
Provider data may sit behind the scenes, but when it is fragmented or outdated, it creates friction across the entire healthcare system. In this episode, Sarah Ahmad, CEO of…
Apr 28, 2026 · 15:17
Getting mental health care is not only about having enough clinicians. It is also about having systems that help people get in the door, get treated, and stay on track without…
Apr 28, 2026 · 15:52
What if the future of sales means customers decide to buy before they ever speak to you? In this episode, Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, discusses how companies can…
Apr 23, 2026 · 17:12
What if patients could use AI to successfully challenge insurance denials and regain access to the care they need? In this episode, Zach Veigulis, Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer…
Apr 21, 2026 · 23:16
Compliance works better when documentation supports care in real time instead of becoming a burden after the fact. In this episode, Paige Dustmann and Derek Staub discuss how…
Apr 21, 2026 · 15:37
Connectivity becomes transformational in healthcare when it helps providers extend their expertise, close access gaps, and support care beyond the hospital walls. In this…
Apr 16, 2026 · 8:47
In healthcare innovation, capital alone is not enough. Real scale happens when strong solutions are matched with the right partnerships, a clear path to profitability, and…
Apr 15, 2026 · 20:36
Operational efficiency in ASCs improves fastest when manufacturers and distributors align on standardization, supply reliability, and hands-on implementation support. In this…
Apr 14, 2026 · 21:37
Healthcare interoperability only works when patient data is not just accessible, but trustworthy, contextualized, and actionable. In this episode, Abhi Sindhwani, Chief Growth…
Apr 9, 2026 · 20:12
Application decommissioning only creates lasting value when health systems treat it as a long-term operating discipline rather than a one-time IT cleanup effort. In this episode,…
Apr 8, 2026 · 11:35
AI-driven scribe solutions are freeing doctors to focus on patient care. Unburdening physicians through AI documentation. In this episode, Pat Williams, CEO and Co-Founder at…
Apr 7, 2026 · 25:56
Recovery outcomes improve when support is continuous, trust-based, and built around human connection rather than episodic treatment alone. In this episode, Chris Thompson,…
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