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Welcome to NXAI HealthCast where we explore healthcare, technology, and business development.
Each episode features conversations with healthcare leaders, founders, and specialists shaping the future of medicine. We discuss what’s working in healthcare today and the future of healthcare with Artificial Intelligence, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
We highlight real solutions, share practical insights, and explore how technology can build a smarter healthcare system.
Episodios 64
Why Is Dentistry Separate From Healthcare? | The TeleDentists
Oral health is part of total health. So why is it still treated separately?On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone welcomes Dr. Maria Kunstadter and Leah Sigler of The TeleDentists to explore how …
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Oral health is part of total health. So why is it still treated separately?
On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone welcomes Dr. Maria Kunstadter and Leah Sigler of The TeleDentists to explore how virtual dental care can bridge the gap between dentistry and medicine.
From toothaches and dental anxiety to primary care integration and AI-assisted screenings, they discuss helping patients connect with the right specialist, understand their options, and take the next step toward hands-on care.
In this episode:
• The emergency room visits that inspired The TeleDentists.
• Building a virtual care company before the pandemic.
• Why oral health belongs in conversations about total health.
• How virtual consultations can help patients overcome dental fear.
• The company’s three pillars: education, symptom relief, and triage.
• Bringing dental consultations into primary care, including rural communities.
• Using AI to support dental screenings and patient understanding.Chapters:
00:17 Meet Dr. Maria Kunstadter and Leah Sigler
00:51 The problem that sparked The TeleDentists
05:22 Building before COVID—and meeting the surge
08:32 Connecting oral health and total health
17:02 How a virtual dental visit works
20:24 Education, symptom relief, and triage
22:19 What virtual dentistry can—and can’t—address
28:19 Integrating dentistry into primary care
31:39 National reach and barriers to adoption
34:31 AI in dentistry and patient care
36:47 What’s next for teledentistry
40:55 Where to learn moreLearn more about The TeleDentists: https://www.theteledentists.com
Learn how I help small businesses:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations about healthcare, technology, and the people shaping patient care.How AI Could Make Medicine More Human | Jonny Cummock, MD, PhD
What if AI could help doctors spend less time documenting and more time connecting with patients?On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone welcomes physician-scientist Dr. Jonny Cummock, MD, PhD, to …
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What if AI could help doctors spend less time documenting and more time connecting with patients?
On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone welcomes physician-scientist Dr. Jonny Cummock, MD, PhD, to explore how AI can advance medical research and support more personal patient care.
Drawing on his research in AI-powered stroke imaging, Jonny discusses generating synthetic MRI images from CT scans, the potential of AI-assisted documentation, and how the next generation of physicians is learning alongside these tools. He also shares the personal experience that inspired his transition into radiation oncology and his commitment to helping children with brain cancer.
Throughout the conversation, he shares a hopeful vision: AI as a partner that helps clinicians pursue new possibilities while preserving the human connection at the heart of medicine.
Timestamps:
00:19 Meet Dr. Jonny Cummock
00:45 Combining patient care with scientific discovery
04:28 AI’s journey from research to everyday use
06:33 Exploring AI-powered stroke imaging and synthetic MRI
11:14 AI’s strengths and the path toward broader capabilities
14:08 Training the next generation of physicians with AI
16:52 Helping doctors spend more time with patients
19:12 Preparing for the next decade of medicine
21:39 A personal calling to radiation oncology
24:28 Making a difference through patient education
27:07 A vision for AI and human connectionLearn more about Jonny:
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathoncummock/
Learn how I help small businesses:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations about healthcare, technology, and the people shaping patient care.
#HealthCast #AIinHealthcare #MedicalImaging
Cancer Came Back 5 Times. He’s Still Smiling. | Jonathan Gegerson
Six experiences with cancer. Eight surgeries. And a perspective on life that will stay with you.In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with author and patient advocate Jonathan Gegerson, who …
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Six experiences with cancer. Eight surgeries. And a perspective on life that will stay with you.
In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with author and patient advocate Jonathan Gegerson, who joins the conversation while actively receiving chemotherapy.
Jonathan shares how his first diagnosis changed his life, how his wife’s words—“We are going to get through this”—helped ground him, and why being present for his family matters more than any material achievement.
They also discuss the emotional weight of ongoing treatment, the often-overlooked role of caregivers, and the nurses whose compassion made his hardest days more manageable.
In this episode:
• Facing a cancer diagnosis and seeking a second opinion
• Navigating the daily mental and emotional challenges of treatment
• Finding joy in everyday life, even during uncertainty
• The importance of caregivers, family, and community
• What exceptional nurses do that patients never forget
• Speaking up and staying involved in your care
• Why support shouldn’t end when patients leave the hospitalChapters:
00:17 Meet Jonathan Gegerson
00:49 Life before cancer
03:34 The first diagnosis
09:44 Facing cancer six times
10:23 The mental and emotional challenges
15:06 Recording while receiving chemotherapy
16:15 Redefining success and happiness
20:24 Love, caregiving, and a difficult recovery
26:47 What patients need from healthcare providers
29:01 Listening and patient advocacy
33:14 Why follow-up care matters
36:32 Living fully, one day at a time
38:44 Jonathan’s book and where to connectLearn more about Jonathan:
Find Jonathan Gegerson on LinkedIn and explore his book, Perspective C, on Amazon.LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-gegerson-4633a814/
Learn how I help small businesses:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.
Can a Cock Ring Warn You Before a Heart Attack? | Dr. Elliot Justin
What if conversations about men’s sexual health opened the door to better preventive care?In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Elliot Justin, emergency physician, entrepreneur, and …
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What if conversations about men’s sexual health opened the door to better preventive care?
In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Elliot Justin, emergency physician, entrepreneur, and founder of FirmTech, to explore the connection between sexual and cardiovascular health.
Dr. Justin shares the story behind FirmTech’s wearable technology and his vision for bringing objective data into a field often guided by subjective questionnaires. They discuss tracking nocturnal erections, understanding changes over time, and helping patients become more engaged in their care.
In this episode:
• Dr. Justin’s journey from emergency medicine and telehealth to founding FirmTech
• The relationship between erectile function and cardiovascular health
• Why Dr. Justin challenges conventional approaches to erectile dysfunction
• Why trends matter more than a single measurement
• How wearable data could support more personalized conversations about treatment
• What’s next for FirmTech and women’s sexual health technologyChapters:
00:17 Meet Dr. Elliot Justin
00:57 From emergency medicine to sexual health technology
08:08 The design behind FirmTech’s wearable
10:45 Exploring the cardiovascular connection
16:32 Rethinking erectile dysfunction
23:25 Why trends matter more than snapshots
27:45 Personalized care and tracking treatment response
29:37 How the technology collects data
33:33 Building FirmTech and what comes next
37:12 Future goals and adoption challenges
38:57 Where to learn moreConnect with Dr. Elliot Justin & FirmTech:
Website | https://myfirmtech.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/myfirmtech/
FirmTech LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/myfirmtech/
Dr. Justin’s LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-justin-md/Learn how I help small businesses:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.
Why Your Health Is Your Greatest Business Asset | Dr. Quinto Pauletti
What happens when you build a successful business but neglect the health that makes it possible?In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Quinto Pauletti to explore the connection …
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What happens when you build a successful business but neglect the health that makes it possible?
In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Quinto Pauletti to explore the connection between personal health, leadership, and sustained performance. Dr. Pauletti shares how his family’s experiences with serious illness shaped his career and why he built a concierge practice focused on executives, founders, and high-performing professionals.
They discuss his approach to personalized diagnostics, the role of trust and motivation in behavior change, and why more time with patients matters. They also explore where AI can support healthcare—and why listening, relationships, and everyday habits remain central to his approach.
In this episode:
• How personal loss shaped Dr. Pauletti’s approach to care
• Why he encourages founders to treat health as a core business asset
• How his concierge model incorporates genetic, hormonal, and gut testing
• Finding the personal “why” behind lasting behavior change
• Building a practice around time, relationships, and quality of life
• Using AI to support clinicians and reduce administrative work
• Returning to the basics before chasing supplements and biohacking
• His book, Running on Empty, and his interest in genetics and epigeneticsABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Quinto Pauletti is a chiropractor by training whose precision health practice serves executives, founders, and high-performing professionals. Over the past decade, his work has combined genomic, microbiome, and hormonal diagnostics with a root-cause clinical model focused on sustained high performance.CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Family illness and the path into healthcare
03:20 Choosing chiropractic and exploring root causes
07:14 Entrepreneurship and lessons from building a practice
09:52 Health as a founder’s greatest asset
12:18 Connecting personal health and business performance
13:59 What concierge care makes possible
17:29 Motivation, trust, and behavior change
19:47 Growth, time freedom, and defining “enough”
22:33 Where AI belongs in personalized healthcare
24:03 Rethinking the patient experience
28:34 The future of healthcare
30:05 Back to basics: habits, supplements, and biohacking
32:05 Perspectives on GLP-1s and behavior change
34:44 Collaboration, humility, and listening in medicine
38:37 Running on Empty and what’s next for Doc Q
39:59 Where to connect and learn moreCONNECT WITH DR. PAULETTI
Doc Q: https://doc-q.com
Running on Empty: https://runningonemptybook.com
Running on Empty Quiz: https://runningonemptyquiz.com
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.ADHD & Overwhelm: Rethinking Productivity | Matt Canning, NoPlex
What if managing daily life isn’t about being more productive—but feeling less overwhelmed?In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Matt Canning, founder and CEO of NoPlex AI, to discuss …
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What if managing daily life isn’t about being more productive—but feeling less overwhelmed?
In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Matt Canning, founder and CEO of NoPlex AI, to discuss his approach to “chaos management.” Inspired by his daughter’s experience with ADHD, Matt set out to build a simpler way to manage everyday tasks, responsibilities, and routines.
Matt explains why traditional productivity tools can fall short for people with ADHD and how NoPlex approaches reducing friction and decision fatigue. He also shares leadership lessons from his engineering career, the challenges of growing a consumer app, and his perspective on AI, fragmented healthcare data, and personalized care.
In this episode:
• The family story behind NoPlex.
• Designing for simplicity with the “shortest path to intent.”
• ADHD awareness, social media, and changing workplace conversations.
• Supporting employees while giving experienced team members autonomy.
• Turning collected data into actionable insights.
• Scaling a business without overengineering.
• Opportunities for AI in personalized care and elder care.CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:49 What is NoPlex?
01:54 The name and designing for simplicity
03:44 The family story behind the app
05:56 Why rethink productivity tools?
10:47 Social media and ADHD awareness
12:30 Matt’s personal mission
14:37 Leadership lessons and building teams
18:44 Decision fatigue and everyday overwhelm
24:02 Fragmented data and actionable insights
26:18 Meaningful user feedback
27:07 The challenges of growing NoPlex
28:24 Innovation, trust, and organizational buy-in
29:51 Rethinking how healthcare information connects
33:20 Scaling without overengineering
35:26 Healthcare opportunities and elder care challenges
37:15 AI’s potential in medical imaging
39:41 Personalization in apps and healthcare
40:43 What’s next for NoPlex?
41:45 Where to learn moreEpisode Resources:
Website | https://www.noplex.com/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.
How AI Body Is Rethinking Clinical Training | Dr. Aaron Smith & Heather Tuttle
What if healthcare learners could see how disease progresses—and explore the consequences of clinical decisions—in a simulated human body?In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Aaron …
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What if healthcare learners could see how disease progresses—and explore the consequences of clinical decisions—in a simulated human body?
In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Aaron Smith, Chief Medical Officer, and Heather Tuttle, Chief Nursing Officer at AI Body, to discuss how digital physiology simulation can connect classroom learning with clinical practice.
They explain how AI Body’s physiology-based models make complex concepts visual and interactive, giving students and practicing clinicians opportunities to explore disease progression and treatment responses. The conversation covers their journeys from bedside care into healthcare technology, the challenges facing new clinicians, and why frontline involvement matters when building tools healthcare teams will actually use.
Topics include:
• Connecting physiology education with clinical decision-making.
• Supporting learner confidence, engagement, and retention.
• Recognizing deterioration before a patient needs rescue.
• Simulating burn injuries and fluid resuscitation for professional education.
• Using constrained large language models with human oversight.
• Building clinician trust through collaboration.
• Preparing for AI’s potential impact on healthcare roles and scopes of practice.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:53 What is AI Body?
02:55 Dr. Aaron Smith’s journey from the NHS to healthcare technology
04:37 Heather Tuttle’s path from emergency nursing to product development
08:08 Why healthcare education needs to evolve
11:54 Workforce shortages and retaining new clinicians
16:21 The personal purpose behind their work
21:59 Becoming part of the solution
23:52 Making physiology visual and interactive
28:01 Applications in higher education
30:54 Burn simulation and professional development
34:13 Why collaboration matters in healthcare innovation
39:16 Technology adoption challenges
41:15 Scaling a physiology platform
43:22 Building clinician trust
46:05 AI, clinical training, and the future of healthcare
52:33 Where to learn more about AI Body
Learn more about AI Body: https://www.aibody.io
Episode Resources:
Website | https://www.aibody.io
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/aibody/
Aaron | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aaron-smith/
Heather | https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherdaretuttlern/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.AI in Healthcare: Who’s Liable When Something Goes Wrong? | Michael Tekely
When AI influences a clinical decision, who owns the outcome?In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Michael Tekely, founder of Medical Malpractice Insurance and Clinical Risk Management …
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When AI influences a clinical decision, who owns the outcome?
In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Michael Tekely, founder of Medical Malpractice Insurance and Clinical Risk Management Academy LLC, to explore how AI is changing the conversation around patient safety, clinical judgment, and accountability.
Drawing on his experience in malpractice insurance and clinical risk management, Michael discusses why healthcare organizations need to document how AI recommendations influence care—and how clinicians respond to them. He also introduces his framework and prototype tool for reconstructing AI-influenced clinical events.
In this episode:
• Potential gaps between AI adoption and malpractice insurance coverage.
• Why clear documentation matters when investigating adverse outcomes.
• Tracking AI recommendations, system versions, and independent clinical judgment.
• How workplace culture and workflow pressures affect clinicians’ ability to question AI.
• Michael’s perspective on AI and informed consent.
• Three priorities for hospital leaders preparing to deploy clinical AI.
Chapters:
00:19 — Introduction: AI, medicine, and malpractice
00:50 — Michael’s background in malpractice insurance
02:38 — A case that revealed the importance of documentation
06:23 — AI adoption and insurance coverage concerns
08:54 — A lawsuit that shaped Michael’s thinking about AI risk
14:48 — Building a culture of communication and accountability
18:01 — Reconstructing an AI-influenced clinical decision
24:39 — Michael’s academy, framework, and prototype tool
26:16 — What happens when clinicians follow AI recommendations?
27:53 — The human impact of malpractice and informed consent
29:39 — Will AI reduce malpractice or shift the risk?
30:43 — Three priorities for hospital leaders
31:51 — Opportunities and challenges ahead
33:18 — Protecting clinicians and improving patient outcomes
35:35 — Where to connect with Michael
Episode Resources:
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltekely/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.How AI Could Personalize Autism Support | Cait Russell, Multiple
How can technology better support the individual needs of autistic people and their families?On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with Cait Russell, occupational therapist and Chief Operating …
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How can technology better support the individual needs of autistic people and their families?
On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with Cait Russell, occupational therapist and Chief Operating Officer at Multiple, a nonprofit accelerator supporting entrepreneurs building autism-related technology.
Cait shares how her background in business and occupational therapy led her toward systems-level change. She explains why accessibility, individualized support and meaningful outcomes should guide product development—and why even promising technologies can struggle to reach the people who need them.
The conversation explores tools that help therapists launch in-home practices, camera-free sleep tracking and personalized AI companions for everyday routines. Cait also discusses how Multiple brings families, clinicians, founders and investors together to help shape products and support their adoption.
In this episode:
• Moving from occupational therapy into nonprofit and innovation leadership
• Designing accessible, individualized technology from the start
• Evaluating whether products deliver meaningful outcomes
• Helping therapists build in-home private practices
• Using sleep data to inform support and interventions
• Why distribution and adoption are critical for startups
• Personalized AI companions for routines, work and school
• Involving autistic people and families in product development
• Multiple’s goal of connecting one million neurodivergent people to life-changing technology by 2030
• The personal story behind Multiple’s founding
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:41 From Clinical Care to Systems-Level Impact
02:50 Finding a Mission in Autism and Neurodiversity
04:18 Designing Accessible Technology with Meaningful Outcomes
07:14 Cait’s Path from Occupational Therapy to Multiple
10:20 How Multiple Supports Autism Innovation
11:59 Startup Examples: Therapy Access and Sleep Tracking
15:02 Why Startups Struggle with Adoption
16:09 Connecting Startups with Families and Clinicians
17:28 Personalized AI Companions for Everyday Support
20:02 Building an Autism Innovation Ecosystem
21:09 AI and the Potential for Individualized Support
24:05 Multiple’s Vision and Its 2030 Goal
26:04 The Story Behind Multiple’s Founding
28:53 Closing Reflections
Episode Resources:
Website | https://www.multiplehub.org/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/multiplehub/
Ryan L. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitrussellotd/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.AI is Only As Good As Your Data | Ryan Leurck, Kythera Labs
Can AI transform healthcare if the underlying data is incomplete, fragmented or inaccurate?On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with Ryan Leurck, Chief Analytics Officer and Co-Founder of …
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Can AI transform healthcare if the underlying data is incomplete, fragmented or inaccurate?
On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with Ryan Leurck, Chief Analytics Officer and Co-Founder of Kythera Labs, about healthcare’s hidden data problem and why better data—not simply more advanced AI—will shape the industry’s future.
Ryan shares how his background in aerospace engineering and complex systems optimization led him into healthcare analytics. He explains why claims and EHR data are difficult to analyze, how Kythera Labs turns fragmented records into structured information and why healthcare leaders must verify the answers produced by AI.
They also discuss how hospitals can use data to understand patient leakage, referral patterns, market share and opportunities to improve service lines. Ryan shares an example in which a health system discovered substantially more patient leakage than it previously recognized, leading the organization to revise its strategy.
In this episode:
• Ryan’s transition from aerospace engineering to healthcare analytics
• Why healthcare data is often incomplete, inconsistent and difficult to interpret
• How medical claims can be reconstructed into meaningful patient-care events
• Why raw data can produce confident but inaccurate AI answers
• Increasing AI accuracy by cleaning and structuring healthcare data
• How hospitals identify patient leakage and out-of-market care
• Reducing the data-preparation burden on analytics teams
• Protecting patient information when implementing AI
• Why verification, validation and governance are essential
• The opportunities and challenges AI may create over the next five years
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:43 From Aerospace Engineering to Healthcare Analytics
03:55 The Meaning Behind Kythera Labs
05:08 Discovering Healthcare’s Hidden Data Problem
08:59 Building Companies with a Trusted Founding Team
10:38 Business Challenges and Finding Focus
12:20 How Kythera Turns Messy Claims into Usable Data
17:40 Who Uses Kythera Labs?
19:30 Helping Rural Hospitals Understand Patient Flows
21:46 Why Better AI Starts with Better Data
26:33 Customer Story: Uncovering Patient Leakage
29:24 Starting Analytics with the Right Questions
32:02 Supporting Patient Care Behind the Scenes
33:37 Healthcare’s Next Five Years: AI Opportunities and Challenges
36:02 What Hospital CEOs Should Know About Data and AI
38:41 What’s Next for Kythera Labs?
40:00 Where to Learn More and Closing Remarks
Episode Resources:
Website | https://www.kytheralabs.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/kythera-labs/Ryan L. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleurck/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
Subscribe to The HealthCast for more conversations with the people shaping healthcare.Longevity Starts With the Basics | Zach Dancel, NAVA
What does it mean to take a proactive approach to health—and where should you start?On this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone speaks with Zach Dancel, COO of Nava Health and former Division I football …
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What does it mean to take a proactive approach to health—and where should you start?
On this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone speaks with Zach Dancel, COO of Nava Health and former Division I football player, about functional medicine, longevity, and the everyday habits at the center of Nava’s approach.
Zach shares the family health experience that inspired Nava Health and explains how his football background influences his approach to leadership, teamwork, and overcoming adversity. He also discusses Nava’s emphasis on personalized care, its plans for growth through clinics and telemedicine, and its vision for bringing more health and wellness services together.
Throughout the conversation, Phil and Zach return to the foundations: sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, and community.
In this episode:
• Lessons from football that translate to healthcare leadership
• The family story behind Nava Health
• Zach’s perspective on functional medicine and proactive care
• Why lifestyle habits remain central to the longevity conversation
• Looking beyond individual treatments to the whole person
• Building a team and operational systems that support growth
• Nava’s plans for franchising and expanding virtual care
• Connecting medicine, fitness, recovery, and oral health
• The role of patient education and ownership of health
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:43 What is Nava Health?
01:50 Football, leadership, and handling adversity
04:23 Building a team that believes in the mission
08:59 The family health crisis that inspired Nava
13:16 From a personal experience to a healthcare business
18:28 Functional medicine and the foundations of health
20:54 Looking beyond hormones and peptides
22:37 Building the team and systems for growth
26:26 Nava’s expansion and franchising plans
28:29 Telemedicine and convenient access to care
29:20 Connecting oral health, fitness, and longevity
34:06 Opportunities and challenges ahead
37:12 Taking ownership of your health
38:20 Where to learn more
Episode Resources:
Website | https://navacenter.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/navahealth/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/navahealth/home/
Zach D. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdancel/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
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#TheHealthCast #Longevity #FunctionalMedicine #HealthcareLeadershipCan AI Fix Fragmented Healthcare? | Dr. Ben Israel, Featherglass
What if patients didn’t have to repeat their story every time they saw a new doctor?On this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone speaks with psychiatrist, therapist, and Featherglass founder Dr. Ben Israel …
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What if patients didn’t have to repeat their story every time they saw a new doctor?
On this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone speaks with psychiatrist, therapist, and Featherglass founder Dr. Ben Israel about fragmented healthcare—and how AI could help connect the pieces.
Dr. Israel shares how his background treating complex PTSD inspired a mission to preserve the context behind a patient’s medical history. He explains how Featherglass evolved from an AI-assisted documentation tool into a shared workspace designed to help care teams understand a patient’s evolving story across providers and settings.
They also explore care transitions, patient consent, and the challenges of turning a clinical insight into a healthcare technology company.
In this episode:
• Recognizing trauma and complex PTSD in clinical practice
• Moving beyond AI scribes toward shared clinical memory
• Why a patient’s story matters beyond individual data points
• Connecting care teams across different health record systems
• Supporting hospital discharge, referrals, and follow-up
• Building patient consent and transparency into information sharing
• Lessons for clinicians pursuing entrepreneurship
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Dr. Israel’s background in trauma and complex PTSD
05:48 The AI idea that sparked Featherglass
13:03 Using AI to surface signals for trauma screening
15:23 From documentation to shared clinical memory
20:46 Preserving the patient’s story across care teams
23:31 Why patient narratives matter
28:53 How Featherglass connects the pieces
33:24 The name and platform in practice
37:09 Sharing records and closing the referral loop
39:59 Coordinating care throughout the day
43:01 The transition from clinician to entrepreneur
47:21 The challenges of scaling in healthcare
50:42 What success looks like for Featherglass
52:40 Where to learn more
Episode Resources:
Website | https://featherglass.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/benisraelmd/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
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#HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #BehavioralHealth #TheHealthCastHow Healthcare Executives Quietly Shape Patient Care | Michael Davis
What happens behind the scenes of a healthcare organization can have a profound effect on the care patients receive.In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with healthcare executive Michael Davis …
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What happens behind the scenes of a healthcare organization can have a profound effect on the care patients receive.
In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with healthcare executive Michael Davis about the leadership decisions, relationships and technologies shaping patient outcomes. Drawing on decades of experience across physician groups, pediatric healthcare, strategic partnerships and emerging healthcare technology, Michael explains why effective leadership begins with trust.
Michael also shares the deeply personal story of his newborn son’s stroke—and how navigating the healthcare system as a frightened parent changed his understanding of responsibility, transparency and patient-centered care. That experience inspired him to challenge the gap between what healthcare organizations promise and what they are truly equipped to provide.
The conversation explores how AI can strengthen healthcare without replacing human judgment, why authenticity still matters when using AI-generated content and what separates healthcare companies that successfully scale from those that stall.
Phil and Michael also discuss some of healthcare’s greatest barriers, including outdated reimbursement models, regulatory complexity and limited access to quality care in medical deserts.
In this episode:
• How administrative decisions directly affect patient outcomes
• Michael’s journey from aspiring physician to healthcare executive
• How his newborn son’s stroke transformed his leadership philosophy
• Why healthcare organizations must deliver on the services they promote
• The unseen work that makes safe, effective patient care possible
• Why trust and respect are essential between executives and clinicians
• How AI can complement people without replacing human relationships
• The four pillars of healthcare transformation: people, process, technology and culture
• Why emotional intelligence and soft skills matter in executive leadership
• What separates healthcare companies that scale from those that stall
• How reimbursement and regulation slow healthcare innovation
• Why organizational culture must be ready before a company grows
• How technology could expand care in medically underserved communities
• Michael’s vision for creating change on a broader scale
Chapters:
00:47 – What inspired Michael’s healthcare career
02:00 – How administrative decisions affect patient care
04:54 – Building trust between executives and clinicians
06:14 – Michael’s experience in pediatric healthcare
06:50 – His newborn son’s stroke
09:02 – Holding healthcare organizations accountable
11:19 – What patients never see behind the scenes
14:04 – Innovation and impact in healthcare
17:38 – How technology is changing healthcare leadership
19:22 – Using AI without losing authenticity
20:28 – Why some healthcare companies scale successfully
22:20 – The importance of emotional intelligence
23:38 – Healthcare’s biggest operational bottlenecks
26:19 – How to know when an organization is ready to scale
28:45 – Creating strategic alignment in healthcare
30:59 – The future of healthcare technology and access
33:36 – The legacy Michael hopes to leave
Episode Resources:
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-davis-mph-mba-074543/
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LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/Heart Attack Response 90% Faster? | Rakesh Shah, mHeart
Can AI and at-home EKG technology help patients respond to potential heart attacks faster?On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with cardiologist, healthcare leader and mHeart founder Dr …
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Can AI and at-home EKG technology help patients respond to potential heart attacks faster?
On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone speaks with cardiologist, healthcare leader and mHeart founder Dr. Rakesh Shah about improving access to cardiovascular care through remote monitoring, rapid triage and AI-driven insights.
Dr. Shah explains how mHeart is being designed to connect patients directly with their cardiologists, provide an at-home EKG assessment and help determine the appropriate next step—whether that means scheduling an office visit, visiting urgent care or seeking emergency treatment.
They also discuss the major gaps in cardiac care across rural America, the burden of unnecessary emergency-room visits and the potential for personalized health data to identify cardiovascular risks earlier.
In this episode:
• Why heart-attack response time is so critical
• The personal experience that inspired mHeart
• How an at-home EKG assessment could work
• Completing a preliminary cardiac assessment in approximately seven minutes
• Using AI to analyze EKGs and other vital signs
• Reducing unnecessary emergency-room visits
• Expanding cardiac care in underserved and rural communities
• Improving medication adherence and chronic-disease management
• Creating better outcomes for patients, clinicians and health systems
• Dr. Shah’s journey from interventional cardiologist to healthcare entrepreneur
CHAPTERS
00:53 – Why Dr. Shah chose cardiology
01:54 – His unconventional path to medical school
03:05 – Earning an MBA from Oxford
05:02 – Why heart-attack patients often seek care too late
06:18 – The question that inspired mHeart
08:04 – Developing the first mHeart prototype
09:02 – Testing the technology during a family emergency
11:56 – Completing an assessment in seven minutes
13:25 – Is mHeart a replacement for the emergency room?
15:06 – Patents, fundraising and commercialization
15:31 – How patients would use the platform
18:35 – Responding to chest pain and other symptoms
20:09 – The red, yellow and green triage system
21:18 – Benefits for patients, clinicians and health systems
21:54 – How the at-home EKG device works
22:43 – Where AI and machine learning fit in
24:03 – Why many chest-pain cases may not require the ER
25:08 – The lack of cardiologists in rural America
26:28 – Who could benefit from mHeart?
27:36 – Future lifestyle and nutrition features
28:19 – What’s next for the company
29:50 – Dr. Shah’s advice for embracing change
LEARN MORE
Website | https://www.doctorslink.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-shah-md-mba-mheart
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#DigitalHealth #Cardiology #HealthcareAIHospice Isn't Giving Up: What Families Need to Know | Abbigail Reardon
Hospice is often misunderstood as giving up—but for many patients and families, it can mean receiving more support, greater comfort, and the freedom to focus on quality of life.In this episode of The …
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Hospice is often misunderstood as giving up—but for many patients and families, it can mean receiving more support, greater comfort, and the freedom to focus on quality of life.
In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Abbigail Reardon, a healthcare operations and marketing professional with experience in home health and hospice. Abbigail explains what hospice care actually provides, why many families wait too long to seek support, and how hospice can ease the physical, emotional, and financial strain placed on caregivers.
The conversation also explores the differences between hospice and home health, Medicare-covered hospice benefits, patient choice, referral practices, industry ethics, and the role technology may play in the future of end-of-life care.
In this episode:
• Why hospice does not mean giving up
• When a patient may qualify for hospice care
• The difference between hospice and home health
• What Medicare may cover for hospice patients
• How hospice supports families and caregivers
• Why families often begin hospice care too late
• Whether patients can leave hospice if their condition improves
• Ethical concerns surrounding referrals and financial incentives
• How AI and digital tools can support hospice professionals
• What Abby hopes will change in hospice care over the next decade
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:39 – Abby’s background in healthcare
01:45 – How Abby found her calling in hospice
03:11 – The emotional side of hospice work
05:44 – What every family should know about hospice
07:20 – Services hospice can provide
09:05 – Supporting caregivers and preventing burnout
10:21 – Respite care explained
11:25 – Where hospice care can be provided
12:54 – Hospice versus home health
14:02 – A family’s experience with hospice support
15:36 – What clinicians should understand about hospice
17:25 – Operational challenges facing hospice providers
18:46 – Specialized and boutique hospice services
20:16 – Barriers preventing patients from receiving earlier care
23:11 – Referral practices and the business of hospice
24:08 – Helping families understand they are not alone
26:48 – Choosing the right hospice provider
29:02 – The consequences of enrolling patients too early
31:18 – How AI and technology may support hospice care
32:23 – The future of hospice care
33:40 – The compassion behind hospice work
35:18 – Closing thoughts
If you found this conversation helpful, subscribe to NXAI Health for more discussions with healthcare leaders, innovators, and professionals working to improve the patient experience.
Episode Resources:
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbigail-reardon-a9b756287/
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Disclaimer: This episode is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, or financial advice. Hospice eligibility, services, and insurance coverage can vary. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional and your insurance provider about your individual circumstances.
#TheHealthCast #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeCare #CaregiverSupport #HealthcarePodcast #PatientCare #Medicare #HealthcareLeadership #NXAIHealthAI Patients that Talk Back | Silo Med AI
In this episode of The HealthCast, host Phil Zappone sits down with the team behind Silo Med, a platform creating AI-powered patient simulations for medical education.Dr. Richard Selinfreund, Andrew Primous …
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In this episode of The HealthCast, host Phil Zappone sits down with the team behind Silo Med, a platform creating AI-powered patient simulations for medical education.
Dr.
Richard Selinfreund, Andrew Primous, and Elijah Meldrim explain how clinical expertise, storytelling, software engineering, and generative AI come together to create realistic virtual patients that medical students and residents can interview, diagnose, and learn from in a safe environment.
The idea began with a failed attempt to build a traditional medical video game. The team quickly discovered that preprogrammed simulations could not anticipate every question, decision, or mistake a learner might make. The emergence of generative AI changed that by allowing virtual patients to respond dynamically and adapt to each conversation.
The result is a training platform designed to identify both knowledge gaps and behavioral gaps before learners begin treating real patients.
The team explains why medical education should evaluate more than whether a learner reaches the correct diagnosis. Strong clinicians must also build trust, recognize when patients are withholding information, respond to emotional concerns, and maintain the human relationship at the center of care.
Phil and the Silo Med team also discuss accessibility, real-time scoring, responsible AI, accreditation, global medical education, veterinary applications, and the challenges of earning trust in a crowded AI market.
Episode Chapters
00:47 – Meet the Silo Med team
01:42 – What Silo Med does
02:27 – How clinicians traditionally learned
03:00 – The failed video game that led to an AI breakthrough
04:36 – Building the first virtual patient
05:33 – Expanding simulations across medical specialties
05:58 – How storytelling brings virtual patients to life
08:13 – Real-time scoring and software development
09:48 – Why Silo Med has not moved into virtual reality
10:23 – Turning an academic project into a business
11:37 – Expanding access to medical education globally
12:43 – Why simulated patients should mislead or withhold information
14:58 – Designing a patient’s backstory and emotional state
15:39 – Silo Med’s mission and the team’s individual purpose
18:18 – Measuring knowledge and behavioral gaps
20:07 – Teaching empathy during difficult diagnoses
21:04 – The responsible use of AI
21:59 – Building trust with medical institutions
23:06 – Early exploration of veterinary medicine
24:42 – Validation and the future of accreditation exams
26:18 – Integrating simulations into medical curricula
27:08 – How Silo Med defines success
28:07 – Funding and adoption barriers
28:48 – Letting the technology speak for itself
29:10 – Where to learn more about Silo Med
Episode Resources:
Website | https://silomed.ai/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/silomed/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/silomedai/
Email | [email protected]
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone speaks with Shlomit Liberty, founder of Patient Path NYC, about helping patients and families navigate some of the most overwhelming and confusing moments in …
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone speaks with Shlomit Liberty, founder of Patient Path NYC, about helping patients and families navigate some of the most overwhelming and confusing moments in healthcare.
Shlomit began her career as a medical speech-language pathologist, specializing in swallowing disorders, communication, and cognition in adults recovering from serious illness, surgery, and acquired brain injuries. Her work placed her at the center of complex medical decisions involving nutrition, rehabilitation, discharge planning, and collaboration across specialties.
Over time, she noticed a recurring problem: patients and families were often surrounded by highly skilled clinicians but still did not understand what was happening, what their options were, or what questions they needed to ask.
That realization led Shlomit to become a board-certified patient advocate and launch Patient Path NYC.
She describes her role as medical crisis management—serving as a bridge between patients, families, and hospital teams. By reviewing medical records, attending conversations, translating clinical language, tracking recommendations, and helping coordinate communication, she works to ensure that important information does not fall through the cracks.
Phil and Shlomit discuss the emotional importance of eating and swallowing, the difference between educating patients and policing their decisions, and why informed consent requires more than quickly asking, “Do you have any questions?”
The conversation also explores discharge planning, rehabilitation options, conflicting medical recommendations, medication timing, independent versus hospital-employed advocates, and the potential for technology and AI to help patients become more informed participants in their care.
Episode Chapters
00:50 – What a medical speech-language pathologist does
02:01 – Diagnosing swallowing disorders through imaging
04:35 – How speech pathology connects across medical specialties
06:10 – The emotional meaning of food and swallowing
06:58 – Advocating for informed patient decisions
08:18 – Shifting from judgment to education
09:40 – Why families struggle to ask questions in the hospital
10:05 – Translating medical language after clinicians leave
13:23 – The idea behind Patient Path NYC
15:48 – Who typically needs hospital-based advocacy
17:56 – Why families often seek help later than they should
20:40 – Medical crises and communication breakdowns
22:58 – Building relationships with the full care team
24:02 – Translating the medical chart into plain language
25:00 – Keeping families informed and aligned
26:18 – Tracking tests, medications, and conflicting recommendations
29:41 – Why patient advocacy remains unfamiliar
32:00 – How AI can help patients advocate for themselves
35:15 – AI-assisted medical imaging and swallowing assessment
37:52 – Growing a high-touch patient advocacy business
Episode Resources:
Website | https://patientpathnyc.com/
LinkedIn | http://linkedin.com/in/shlomit-liberty-28a221113/
Email | [email protected]
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone speaks with Dr. Kristi Reguin-Hartman, President of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, about nursing leadership, clinical transformation, healthcare …
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone speaks with Dr. Kristi Reguin-Hartman, President of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, about nursing leadership, clinical transformation, healthcare technology, and the future of medical-surgical nursing.
Dr. Reguin-Hartman shares the experience that first inspired her to pursue nursing: caring for a college student who had become paralyzed after a traumatic hockey injury. A single line he later wrote—“In the mornings, it was better”—showed her how meaningful it could be to make even a small difference in someone’s life.
She reflects on her journey from earning an ADN to completing a DNP, the mentors who encouraged her to accept opportunities before she felt fully prepared, and the philosophy that has shaped her career: say yes.
The conversation also examines some of the most urgent challenges facing nurses today, including unsafe staffing levels, excessive workloads, limited autonomy, difficult work environments, and the continued misconception that medical-surgical nursing is simply a starting point rather than a complex specialty.
Phil and Dr. Reguin-Hartman discuss why nurses must be included in healthcare technology design from the beginning, how health systems can improve technology adoption, and why clinical workflows should be built around the people who will actually use them.
The episode closes with a look at the future of nursing, from virtual and corporate nursing roles to AI, advocacy, professional recognition, and the importance of ensuring that the best voices—not simply the loudest—shape healthcare’s next chapter.
In This Episode
- How staffing, workload, acuity, and payment models intersect
- The risks of assigning one medical-surgical nurse too many patients
- AMSN’s fellowships, awards, education, publications, and advocacy
- How AI and rapid innovation may reshape healthcare
- Why healthcare cannot always put money first
Episode Chapters
00:53 – The experience that inspired a career in nursing
03:41 – Learning to care for a patient with complex needs
05:02 – A defining moment in nursing leadership
07:10 – How saying yes shaped Dr. Reguin-Hartman’s career
10:10 – Helping nurses understand that they have a voice
11:27 – When nursing becomes part of your identity
13:09 – Bridging healthcare technology and nursing leadership
14:23 – Why healthcare technology implementations struggle
15:26 – Rethinking staffing, workload, and patient outcomes
17:48 – The biggest issues facing medical-surgical nurses
19:50 – Nursing attrition and evolving career paths
21:34 – Workflows that create the most friction for nurses
22:51 – How AMSN chooses programs and initiatives
23:17 – Fellowships, health equity awards, and professional recognition
24:36 – Expanding recognition beyond traditional medical-surgical units
25:22 – Education, publications, and member resources
26:40 – The greatest opportunities and challenges ahead
28:40 – Where listeners can learn more about AMSN
Episode Resources:
Website | https://amsn.org/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-reguin-hartman/
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone speaks with geriatrician Dr. Emily Coskun about how healthcare can better serve one of the country’s fastest-growing and most medically complex populations …
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone speaks with geriatrician Dr. Emily Coskun about how healthcare can better serve one of the country’s fastest-growing and most medically complex populations: older adults.
Dr. Coskun shares how caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic changed the direction of her career and ultimately led her to geriatrics. She also reflects on the mentors and patients who shaped her approach to medicine, including the responsibility physicians have when guiding people through serious diagnoses, cognitive decline, end-of-life decisions, and other defining moments.
The conversation explores what makes geriatric medicine different from traditional adult medicine, including the Four M’s of age-friendly care: what matters most, medications, mobility, and mind. Dr. Coskun explains why deprescribing, fall prevention, cognitive screening, social connection, and care planning are essential to helping older adults maintain their independence and quality of life.
Phil and Dr. Coskun also discuss ageism, the shortage of geriatricians, gaps in long-term care coverage, caregiver burden, and the growing need for home-based services. They examine practical programs that can improve outcomes and reduce costs, including adult day services, comprehensive geriatric assessments, frailty screening, hospital-at-home models, and the Hospital Elder Life Program.
The episode closes with a look at how technology—including telemedicine, point-of-care ultrasound, fall-detection wearables, and AI—can support the deeply human side of geriatric care.
Episode Chapters
00:43 – How Dr. Coskun found her calling in geriatrics
02:18 – A personal example of aging in place
03:47 – The mentor who became her professional North Star
05:10 – The national shortage of geriatricians
06:45 – Ageism and how society values older adults
08:01 – Handling difficult diagnoses and defining moments
09:43 – What older patients teach us about life
11:12 – Understanding the Four M’s of geriatric care
13:51 – Why good physicians know when to stop medication
15:10 – Evidence-based approaches to longevity
16:47 – The greatest gaps in outpatient and home care
17:44 – The cost of long-term care and caregiver burden
19:37 – Adult day services, socialization, and cognitive health
20:57 – Misconceptions about the cost of geriatric care
23:04 – Rising hospital demand and patient complexity
25:05 – Rural healthcare shortages and specialty access
26:57 – Telemedicine and consultative geriatric care
27:40 – Comprehensive assessments and frailty screening
29:38 – A high-impact investment for hospital leaders
31:06 – Point-of-care ultrasound for older adults
32:42 – Wearable technology and fall detection
33:39 – Opportunities to reduce readmissions and costs
35:25 – Hospital-at-home and remote monitoring
38:52 – Combining high-touch care with high-tech tools
40:11 – The exercise shown to reduce fall risk
Episode Resources:Website | https://xacweillcornell.org/emily-brooke-coskun-md
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Bei Zhang, an MD-PhD educator working at the intersection of pathology, medical education, and healthcare innovation.Dr. Zhang shares how …
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In this episode of The Healthcast, host Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Bei Zhang, an MD-PhD educator working at the intersection of pathology, medical education, and healthcare innovation.
Dr. Zhang shares how a lifelong curiosity about living things led her to pathology—a field where biology and detective work come together to uncover how and why disease develops. She also reflects on her early passion for teaching, the mentors who shaped her career, and why she views education as both a privilege and a responsibility.
The conversation explores where traditional medical education is struggling to keep pace with a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Dr. Zhang explains why future physicians need more than clinical knowledge: they must learn how to filter overwhelming amounts of information, understand emerging technologies, collaborate across disciplines, and apply what they learn in authentic patient-care settings.
Phil and Dr. Zhang also discuss online education, virtual patient simulations, barriers to innovation within academic medicine, and the importance of introducing patient-centered learning from the beginning of medical school.
When it comes to artificial intelligence, Dr. Zhang describes AI as a powerful but “wild horse”—capable of taking healthcare and education to extraordinary places, but only when both the technology and its users are properly trained. She shares how she incorporates AI into learning sessions with her students to strengthen their questioning skills and critical thinking rather than allowing the technology to replace the learning process.
Episode Chapters
00:48 – What drew Dr. Zhang to medicine and pathology
01:34 – Discovering a passion for teaching and innovation
04:42 – The teachers and mentors who shaped her career
07:35 – Why pathology is essential to patient care
08:51 – Finding personal purpose through teaching
11:50 – Where traditional medical education is falling behind
12:49 – Building a strong foundation for future physicians
15:06 – The skills today’s medical students need
17:19 – The lasting impact of online medical education
19:08 – AI as a powerful but “wild” tool
21:01 – The biggest barriers to educational innovation
23:24 – Bridging classroom learning and clinical practice
25:14 – Virtual patients and practice-based learning platforms
27:17 – Redesigning physician training around the patient
31:13 – Why medical schools must invest more in educators
32:43 – The greatest opportunity and challenge facing healthcare education
33:56 – Bringing students, teachers, and AI into the same learning session
Episode Resources:
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bei-zhang-96235b3a/
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Thank you for watching, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!The Best-Kept Secret in Senior Care? Adult Day Services Explained | Bill Zagorski, Centennial
On this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Bill Zagorski, CEO of Centennial Adultcare Center, to explore one of healthcare's most overlooked solutions: adult day services. Bill shares his …
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On this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Bill Zagorski, CEO of Centennial Adultcare Center, to explore one of healthcare's most overlooked solutions: adult day services. Bill shares his journey from scientific research into healthcare leadership and discusses how adult day programs improve quality of life for seniors while reducing caregiver burden. They explore person-centered care, aging in place, healthcare innovation, AI applications, and why adult day services may be the missing piece in addressing America's growing caregiver crisis.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
How Bill transitioned from scientific research to healthcare leadership
The origins and growth of Centennial Adultcare Center
Why adult day services remain underutilized nationwide
The impact of person-centered care on seniors and caregivers
How transportation improves access to care
The role of AI and technology in adult day healthcare
Why caregiver support is critical to long-term health outcomes
How therapeutic programming improves engagement and quality of life
The future of value-based care and community-based healthcare
Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Meet Bill Zagorski
00:35 From Scientific Research to Healthcare Leadership
02:05 Early Lessons Running a Healthcare Business
03:57 Why Person-Centered Care Matters
04:19 Centennial's First VA Contract & Expanding Care for Veterans
06:50 What a Typical Day at Centennial Looks Like
08:46 Adult Day Services vs. In-Home Care
09:54 Expanding from One Location to Three
12:31 The Critical Role of Transportation in Healthcare Access
13:49 What Makes Adult Day Services Successful?
15:45 Why Adult Day Care Remains Underutilized
21:06 The Biggest Challenge: Awareness
23:40 Understanding Caregiver Burnout
26:56 AI, Technology & Healthcare Innovation
30:24 Growth Plans for Centennial Adultcare Center
33:00 Measuring Outcomes Through Art, Music & Movement Therapy
35:58 Advice for Families Considering Adult Day Services
37:46 Where to Learn More About Centennial Adult Care Center
39:19 Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
Episode Resources:
Website | https://centennialadultcare.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-zagorski-5a158a8/
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#HealthCast #HealthcareInnovation #SeniorCare #AgingInPlace #CaregiverSupport #AdultDayServices #HealthcareLeadership #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareTechnology #AIinHealthcare #LongTermCare #SeniorHealth #HealthyAging #CaregiverBurnout #HealthcarePodcast #PatientCenteredCare #HealthcareBusiness #HealthTech #InnovationInHealthcare #AgingWell #CommunityCare #HealthcareTransformation #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #Caregiving #HealthcareEducation #MedicalInnovation #PodcastInterview #NXAIHealth #HealthcareFutureHow AI Is Predicting Preterm Births Before They Happen | Robert Bunn, Ultrasound AI
What if doctors could predict pregnancy complications months before they happen?On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Robert Bunn, Founder and CEO of Ultrasound AI, to discuss how a …
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What if doctors could predict pregnancy complications months before they happen?
On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Robert Bunn, Founder and CEO of Ultrasound AI, to discuss how a personal family experience led him to develop groundbreaking AI technology that is changing maternal healthcare.
After leaving the oil industry, Robert set out to solve one of medicine's most challenging problems: predicting miscarriages and preterm births before they occur. Despite years of skepticism from clinicians, researchers, and investors, his team developed an AI system capable of analyzing routine ultrasound images to predict delivery timing and identify risks long before traditional methods.
Now, following FDA De Novo approval, Ultrasound AI is poised to transform pregnancy care, helping clinicians move from reactive treatment to proactive intervention.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How AI can predict preterm births from ultrasound images
The breakthrough discovery that changed everything
The FDA approval journey and what it means for healthcare
How predictive medicine could reshape patient care
The future of AI-powered diagnostics and maternal health
Lessons on perseverance, innovation, and building a healthcare startup
Whether you're interested in healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, or maternal health, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the future of medicine.
Chapters
00:17 Introduction to Robert Bunn & Ultrasound AI
00:53 The Personal Story Behind Ultrasound AI
03:37 Building AI to Predict Preterm Births
06:25 The Breakthrough Discovery
07:22 Understanding the AI Experiment
11:51 What Ultrasound AI Actually Analyzes
14:38 FDA De Novo Approval Explained
15:59 Life After FDA Approval
18:26 Perseverance Through Setbacks
19:47 The Mission Behind the Technology
21:00 Scaling a Healthcare AI Company
23:28 Real-World Adoption & Global Expansion
24:39 Beyond Pregnancy: Future Applications of AI
25:51 Growth, Funding & IPO Plans
27:46 The Vision for Predictive Medicine
28:45 Where to Learn More About Ultrasound AI
Episode Resources:
Website | https://ultrasound.ai
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbunn/
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#Healthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #UltrasoundAI #HealthTech #MedicalInnovation #TheHealthCast #NXAIHealth #FDAApprovalWhat Happens When Healthcare Stops Treating You Like Fast Food? | Dr. Anthony Evans, Align for Life
Today's guest is Dr. Anthony Evans, founder of Align for Life. He shares his journey from childhood fascination with anatomy to founding Align for Life, emphasizing root cause health solutions, patient …
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Today's guest is Dr. Anthony Evans, founder of Align for Life. He shares his journey from childhood fascination with anatomy to founding Align for Life, emphasizing root cause health solutions, patient empowerment, and the need for systemic reform in healthcare. Discover insights on personalized care, the pitfalls of symptom management, and the future of integrative health.
Key Topics
Root cause health solutions
Patient empowerment and education
Systemic issues in healthcare and reform
Integrative and functional medicine approaches
Chapters
01:52 Values and Purpose in Patient Care
04:47 Evolution of Practice: From Chiropractic to Functional Medicine
07:28 Empowering Patients: Education and Long-term Health
09:46 Critique of Traditional Healthcare Models
12:40 Navigating the Healthcare Landscape
15:30 Collaboration in Healthcare: Bridging Gaps
18:02 Transformative Outcomes in Patient Health
22:38 Overcoming Health Obstacles for Family Planning
24:28 The Pursuit of Peak Health and Longevity
26:07 Challenges in Integrative Health Practices
27:46 The Importance of Mental Health in Wellness
30:41 Behavior Modification and Patient Responsibility
32:20 Future Opportunities in Healthcare
33:32 Defining Success in Health Practices
34:50 Expanding Healthcare Access and Technology
Episode Resources:
Website | https://alignforlife.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-evans-40807b69/
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#functionalmedicine #personalizedmedicine #rootcausecare #patientcare #integrativemedicine #chronicillness #healthspan #biohacking #medicalsystemWhy Adult Day Centers Are More Critical Than Ever | Tia Sauceda, NADSA
In this insightful interview, Tia Sauceda, Executive Director of the National Adult Day Services Association, shares her journey, the importance of community-based care, and the evolving role of adult day …
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In this insightful interview, Tia Sauceda, Executive Director of the National Adult Day Services Association, shares her journey, the importance of community-based care, and the evolving role of adult day services in aging and healthcare. Discover how innovative approaches and policy advocacy are transforming patient outcomes and supporting caregivers.
Key Topics
The evolution of adult day services and their impact on aging
The role of NADSA in advocacy and education
Personal stories shaping community-based care
The importance of social connection and purpose in aging
Operational challenges in adult day services, including staffing and reimbursement
The integration of technology and innovation in aging care
The significance of proactive planning for aging and caregiving
Chapters
03:06 Tia Sauceda's Journey in Adult Day Services
04:21 Understanding NADSA and Its Role
05:23 Personal Connections to Community-Based Care
07:32 Evolving Perspectives on Patient Outcomes
10:38 The Value of Adult Day Services
13:54 Current Challenges in Adult Day Services
16:07 Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Services
17:28 Misconceptions About Adult Day Services
19:40 Innovations in Aging Services
20:36 The Importance of Integrated Care Models
22:40 The Impact of Aging Population on Services
24:44 Mission and Purpose in Adult Day Services
Episode Resources:
Website | https://nadsa.org
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tia-sauceda-91b3bb67/
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#Adultdayservices #communitycare #aging #healthcareinnovation #caregiversupport #patientoutcomes #medicaidexpansion #aginginplace #healthcarepolicyWhy Emergency Rooms Are Failing Behavioral Health Patients | Omar Ziyadeh & Ted Bernstein, Revive
Behavioral health patients often face the longest wait times, overcrowded emergency departments, and limited access to psychiatric specialists. In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with …
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Behavioral health patients often face the longest wait times, overcrowded emergency departments, and limited access to psychiatric specialists. In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Omar Ziyadeh and Ted Bernstein of Revive Telehealth to discuss how telehealth is transforming behavioral healthcare delivery for hospitals and emergency departments nationwide.
They break down the operational challenges hospitals face, the growing shortage of psychiatrists, and how Revive Telehealth’s on-demand consultation model helps improve patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary admissions and healthcare costs.
From healthcare operations and finance to AI, telehealth growth, and the future of behavioral health delivery, this conversation explores where healthcare is headed next.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why behavioral health patients struggle in emergency departments
- How telehealth improves psychiatric care access and efficiency
- The operational challenges of scaling 24/7 healthcare services
- Why hospitals are adopting on-demand behavioral health consults
- How AI supports but doesn’t replace human-centered care
- The future of telehealth and behavioral healthcare delivery
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Revive Telehealth
00:19 – Omar Ziyadeh ’s healthcare journey
02:00 – Ted Bernstein’s background in healthcare finance & law
04:15 – The behavioral health crisis in emergency departments
06:10 – Why telehealth became essential for behavioral healthcare
09:00 – How Revive Telehealth works inside hospitals
12:20 – The biggest operational challenges in scaling telehealth
15:05 – Measuring ROI and patient impact in behavioral health
18:10 – Avoiding unnecessary psychiatric admissions
21:15 – How hospitals use behavioral health consultations
24:05 – Human-centered care vs AI-driven healthcare
27:10 – The future of telehealth and behavioral health services
31:00 – Expansion plans and healthcare growth strategy
Episode Resources:
Website | https://revivetelehealth.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-ziyadeh/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-ted-bernstein-jd-mba-mph-5b7ba02b/
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#BehavioralHealth #Telehealth #MentalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #Psychiatry #EmergencyMedicine #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareTechnology #TelemedicineWhat if Allergy Care was Smarter, Faster, and More Personalized? | Loren Isakson, North Star Allergy
On this episode of The Healthcast, we sit down with Dr. Loren Isakson, founder of North Star Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, to discuss the future of allergy and immunology care, healthcare innovation, AI-powered …
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On this episode of The Healthcast, we sit down with Dr. Loren Isakson, founder of North Star Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, to discuss the future of allergy and immunology care, healthcare innovation, AI-powered workflows, and patient-centered medicine.
Dr. Isakson shares his journey from scientific research into clinical practice, how military leadership influenced his approach to healthcare operations, and how emerging technologies are transforming both patient experience and medical efficiency.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- How a multidisciplinary background improves patient care
- The role of AI in documentation, prior authorizations, and patient education
- Innovations in allergy immunotherapy and shortened treatment timelines
- Why collaboration between independent practices matters
- The challenges and rewards of building a modern medical practice
- Leadership lessons from military culture and entrepreneurship
- The future of clinical trials, partnerships, and advanced allergy treatments
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Loren Isakson
02:21 – From scientific research to clinical medicine
04:16 – Military leadership lessons applied to healthcare
05:41 – Using technology to improve the patient journey
07:05 – AI tools for documentation and patient education
08:02 – Innovations in allergy immunotherapy
09:02 – Challenges of owning a specialized medical practice
10:24 – Clinical trials, partnerships, and future expansion
11:48 – Collaboration in modern healthcare
12:48 – Work-life balance, leadership, and long-term goals
14:11 – Building a social media presence for patient education
15:38 – Misconceptions around allergy testing and sensitivities
16:06 – How to connect with North Star Allergy
Episode Resources:
Website | https://northstarallergy.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenisakson/
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#Allergy #Immunology #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #PatientCare #DigitalHealth #MedicalTechnology #AllergyTreatment #HealthcareLeadership #TheHealthCastWhat if the Future of Medicine Didn't Involve Drugs? | Dr. Lisa Piper and Wendy Cohn-Osborne, CODE
What if healing wasn’t about suppressing symptoms — but restoring balance through frequency, energy, and cellular signaling?In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Lisa Piper and …
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What if healing wasn’t about suppressing symptoms — but restoring balance through frequency, energy, and cellular signaling?
In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Lisa Piper and Wendy Cohn-Osborne, founders of Code Health, to discuss the growing world of bioenergetic therapeutics, conscious medicine, and non-toxic alternatives to traditional pharmaceuticals. From COVID recovery stories to the science behind resonance, frequency medicine, and cellular communication, this conversation explores how energy, consciousness, and modern health are beginning to intersect.
Dr. Lisa Piper shares her journey from hairstylist to natural medicine practitioner after a life-changing experience with resonant molecular signaling during the pandemic. Wendy Cohn-Osborne explains how her background in energy medicine, consciousness studies, and healing modalities helped shape Code Health’s mission to empower people to take ownership of their health naturally.
The conversation dives into:
- The shift from chemical medicine to frequency and conscious medicine
- How bioenergetic signaling works with the body’s innate intelligence
- Why stress, environment, and frequencies impact health
- The philosophy behind Code Health’s non-toxic wellness formulas
- The role of resonance, homeostasis, and cellular communication
- Natural support for sleep, stress, immunity, inflammation, recovery, and more
- The future of healthcare, consciousness, and personal wellness
Chapters
00:17 — Meet the Founders of Code Health
01:17 — How Frequency Medicine Helped Save Lisa’s Life During COVID
02:10 — Wendy’s Journey Into Energy Healing & Consciousness
04:02 — The Shift From Pharmaceutical Medicine to Frequency Medicine
05:29 — Why More People Are Searching for Alternative Healing Solutions
06:27 — How Their Formulas Work Through Cellular Signaling Instead of Symptom Suppression
07:25 — Chronic Stress, Nervous System Health & Their “Calm” Formula
08:21 — The Story Behind Their Antiviral Protocol & COVID Recovery
09:45 — How Resonance & Cellular Communication Restore Balance in the Body
12:29 — The Cell Phone Signal Analogy That Explains Human Health
13:28 — Their Most Popular Formulas for Sleep, Immunity, Pain & Recovery
16:11 — Products Designed for Stress, Performance, Aging & Wellness Support
21:06 — Their Mission to Empower People Through Frequency Medicine
22:03 — How Wi-Fi, Frequencies & Environment May Impact Health
25:24 — The Future of Code Health & Expanding Frequency-Based Healing
27:15 — Why They Believe the Future of Medicine Is Frequencies & Consciousness
27:45 — Their Upcoming Book & Documentary Projects
30:13 — Where to Learn More About Code Health
Episode Resources:
Website | www.codehealth.com](http://www.codehealth.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/codehealthshop/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/codehealthshop/
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Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
Thank you for watching, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!Why this "Outdated" Healthcare Model is Making a Comeback | Dmitriy Grinberg, Doctor2me
In this episode, Dmitriy Grinberg, CEO of Doctor2me, discusses innovative in-home healthcare solutions, the impact of insurance regulations, and how direct doctor-patient transactions can improve patient …
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In this episode, Dmitriy Grinberg, CEO of Doctor2me, discusses innovative in-home healthcare solutions, the impact of insurance regulations, and how direct doctor-patient transactions can improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
You will learn in this podcast:
- The origin and mission of Doctor2me
- Challenges with insurance and healthcare access
- The economic and logistical benefits of in-home doctor visits
- Impact on patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency
Chapters
03:03 The Evolution of Home Visits in Medicine
06:26 Challenges in Healthcare and Insurance Navigation
09:11 Doctor2me's Mission and Patient Experiences
12:05 Common Health Issues Addressed by Doctor2me
15:13 The Future of Doctor2me and Healthcare Trends
18:07 Improving Patient Outcomes Through Accessibility
20:56 Legacy and Vision for Doctor2me
Episode Resources:
Website | https://www.doctor2me.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitriy-grinberg-85850513/
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#homehealthcare #directhealthcare #healthcareinnovation #insurance #patientcare #patientexperience #telehealth #healthcareprofessionalWhy Treating Obesity is About Whole Health, Not Just Weight Loss | Elina Onitskansky, Ilant Health
In this episode, Phil Zappone interviews Elina Onitskansky, CEO of Ilant Health, about innovative approaches to obesity and cardio-metabolic health. They explore personal journeys, systemic challenges, and the …
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In this episode, Phil Zappone interviews Elina Onitskansky, CEO of Ilant Health, about innovative approaches to obesity and cardio-metabolic health. They explore personal journeys, systemic challenges, and the future of comprehensive, technology-driven care.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Personal journey in obesity and healthcare
- Holistic and personalized obesity treatment
- Role of AI and data in healthcare decision-making
00:00 Introduction to Obesity and Cardio Metabolic Health
03:06 Personal Journey and Professional Insights
06:08 The Founding of Ilant Health
09:08 Innovative Care Models and Early Successes
12:23 The Future of Ilant Health and AI Integration
Episode Resources:
Website | https://www.ilanthealth.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinaonitskansky/
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Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
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#Obesity #Cardiometabolichealth #healthcareinnovation #Telehealth #personalizedmedicine #AIinhealthcare #obesitytreatmentThe Untold Truth About How Frequencies and Light Can Recharge Your Body | Rob Rene, Exodus Strong
In this episode, Rob Rene shares his transformational journey from athlete to faith-driven health innovator. Discover how frequencies, light therapy, and faith interconnect to create a holistic approach to …
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In this episode, Rob Rene shares his transformational journey from athlete to faith-driven health innovator. Discover how frequencies, light therapy, and faith interconnect to create a holistic approach to wellness that can transform lives.
In this interview, you'll learn:
Rob Rene's personal health journey and faith
The role of frequencies and light in health
The development of Exodus Strong
The impact of healthcare system corruption
Integrating spiritual and scientific health solutions
00:00 Rob Rene's Journey: From Athlete to Health Advocate
05:25 The Impact of the Pandemic on Health Perspectives
10:07 Exploring Quantum Energy and Frequency Therapy
15:17 The Light Code: Integrating Faith and Health
20:21 Challenges in the Supplement Industry
25:30 The Future of Health: Technology and Natural Solutions
30:18 Building a Legacy: Faith and Impact
Episode Resources:
Website | https://exodusstrong.com
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robrene/
Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/
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#health, #wellness, #natural #quantumenergy #lighttherapy #frequency #faith #biohacking #supplements #holistichealth
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