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Shot of Digital Health TherapyAnne Fleischer: From Intelligent Bricks to Global Obesity Solutions at Novo Nordisk⚠️ Warning: Listening to this episode may cause spontaneous inspiration, side effects include rethinking innovation, falling in love with Denmark, and Googling “intelligent bricks.”
Meet Anne C. Fleischer — engineer, innovator, former LEO Pharma exec, and now leading Consumer Engagement & New Business Models for Obesity at Novo Nordisk.
She grew up in a village so small that your soccer team was whoever showed up to class that day. She wanted to be a helicopter pilot or a doctor, but got motion sickness and couldn’t get into med school......
So she built a new path- literally - constructing heart pump mannequins, NFC-enabled...2025-06-1847 min
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Building the Future of Health Coaching w/ Eugene Borukhovich, COO & Co-Founder, YourCoach HealthSend us a textHealth coaching is often overlooked in healthcare, but could it be the key to improving behavior change, supporting chronic care, and filling gaps left by clinical shortages? In this episode of CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered., Eugene Borukhovich, COO & Co-Founder of YourCoach, joins John Driscoll to discuss why coaching is gaining traction, how YourCoach is helping scale it, and why embracing health coaches could be critical to building a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system.🎙️⚕️ABOUT EUGENE BORUKHOVICHEugene is a serial intra and entrepreneur, executive, venture builder, speaker & board adv...2025-05-0222 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyInnes Meldrum - The Adherence Architect on Tech, Trust & Braveheart LeadershipWhat do William Wallace, smart pill bottles, and pharma sales have in common?They all showed up in this week's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. Jim Joyce and I had a chat with Innes Meldrum - Scottish-born, New Jersey-rooted CEO of AdhereTech. Innes unpacks his journey from flunking high school to running $Big brands and now cracking one of healthcare’s stickiest problems: medication adherence. We covered:🤖 Tech vs. human behavior in adherence🧩 Pharma’s paradox (have to watch to get more)🧠 Leadership = authenticity + heart🫥 Tech must be invisible for patients...2025-04-2345 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyEsther Dyson: From Cosmos to Caregiving — Why Humanity Still WinsWhat do angel investing, cosmonaut training, and funding a 10-year health community project have in common? Esther Dyson. Obviously.In our latest episode #164 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure to catchup with Esther.We covered: 💸 Why she funded Wellville to rebuild social fabric in underserved communities (and what she really learned) 🧬 What 23andMe got right — and what it didn’t... 📕 Her next chapter: writing "Term Limits", a book about being human in the age of infinite AI 🧠 And w...2025-03-2645 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyRachel Francine: Singing Our Way to Better Health with SingFit🎤 Music as medicine? More like a prescription for good vibes! 🎶In our latest episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I jammed with Rachel Francine, CEO of Musical Health Technologies aka SingFit, the company bringing singing-based therapy to people worldwide. Turns out, belting out tunes can be as powerful as a prescription—especially for dementia care 🤯Rachel’s journey? From growing up in a beanbag factory (yes, really) with an opera-singing inventor dad, to riding every major tech wave before it was cool. Now, she’s scaling music therapy to change lives at scale—because...2025-03-1245 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyDr. Payal Bhandari: From Functional Medicine to AI-Powered Care#TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy took a deep dive with Payal Bhandari M.D. ,and let’s just say... minds were blown, hearts were inspired, and Jim Joyce almost started singing “Country Roads” when he heard Payal was from West Virginia. 🎶 From AI & diagnostics to functional medicine vs. traditional care, Payal didn't hold back. If you think your annual check-up is comprehensive, wait until she tells you how our health system is stuck in the past and why your microbiome is screaming for attention. 🧐We tackled everything—personalized medicine, integrative care, RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again"...2025-02-1954 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyRachel Loui - The Fearless Factor: and the guide to Hacking FearEver wonder what really drives success? Fearless risk-taking, AI-powered interns, and, uh… a chicken heart?! 🐔💀 This week on #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I sat down with the energetic Rachel Loui, who’s been through everything from management consulting, big pharma and big tech to hacking fear itself. She’s teaching companies how to conquer AI anxiety, embrace neuropsychology in business, and—oh yeah—how to not bring an actual chicken heart to a meeting.Tune in to learn why fear is the biggest enemy of growth, why pharma is still playing catch-up, and be...2025-01-2936 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyDriven by Curiosity: Dorsa Barzin’s Journey of Blending Technology and Clinical Ops"Being an immigrant child meant figuring things out fast – from homework to speaking English. That mindset is what drives me in healthcare.’ – Dorsa Barzin Jim Joyce and I got a shot of energy on today's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - even though Dorsa did the recording from a hopistal room and suppsedly at 50% energy! Thats dedication! Her unique journey through public health, case management, and risk adjustment (yep you heard that right) is fascinating: 💻 Blending Technology with Clinical Care 🏥 Risk Adjustment in Medicare 👩⚕️ Nurses as Innovators 📊 Operational Efficiency in Healthcare 👩💻 Le...2024-09-1142 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyThe decision to shut down your healthtech startup: Rachel TrobmanJim Joyce and I, were super honored that Rachel Trobman agreed to spend a full hour with us on her birthday!! Happy birthday 🎂 On today's edition of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy we had a bit of #startup therapy - thank you Rachel for joining us on your birthday and being super open about a topic not many are willing to openly talk about:🌐 From journalism to healthcare, it’s all about telling the right story👫 Husband and wife founders: trust is your greatest asset💼 Every startup journey has its highs and lows, but...2024-08-1458 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyEmployers, Healthcare Insights and Innovations: Michael Perlmutter with LocktonOne is a data point, two is a trend, three is consistency ! Thats right.... Jim Joyce and I are keeping with it - third week in a row after a 6 months hiatus and we are back today with Michael Perlmutter, SVP & Managing Director of Insights & Innovation at Lockton. This episode #138 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy we dive deep into the world of brokers, consultants and employers:🤖 AI Impact on data transparency🏥 Point solutions oh my...📈 Observations on current trends impacting employer spend on healthcare🎈 The Balloon Problem...💊 ooh and...2024-05-0140 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - The RevivalAfter a 217 day hiatus, Jim Joyce and I have returned to the "airwaves" with the #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy" podcast. First and foremost we hope you stick around for our #AI Generated jingle for the pod (there are 2 takes), hear our key themes for Season 15 and us rewinding back the last 6 months. No guest today as we didn't want to share the virtual stage as we each had a lot to say after being quiet for 6 months:💪 The need for grit & hustle in this market💡 Pivotal role of #AI in healthcare🤖 Bl...2024-04-1032 min
The DaVinci HourInterview with Eugene Borukhovich, Co-Founder & COO of Your Coach │ Enabling and Scaling Effective Health Coaching ServicesIn this episode Maxwell Cooper, M.D. interviews Eugene Borukhovich, a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and Co-Founder & COO of Your Coach, a digital health coaching platform. Eugene gives an overview of his 20+ year experience in the healthtech industry and how he became involved with Your Coach. He discusses what a health coach does, certification process, and how health coaches help their clients. Eugene gives an overview of how Your Coach helps health coaches organize their services and efficiently and effectively engage with their clients. Lastly, Eugene discusses the podcasts he hosts featuring digital health entrepreneurs and innovators (linked below). 2024-01-1543 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichLessons Learned and Future Trends: 2023 - Year In Review with Mike PaceIn this episode of the DTx Podcast, Eugene Borukhovich sits down with Mike Pace, CEO and founder of PalmHealthCo, to delve into the latest developments and insights from the DTx industry from 2023 and to discuss what may be in store for 2024.Eugene and Mike cover various aspects of the DTx landscape, including the growing importance of FDA authorizations, the shift towards non-prescription solutions, and the maturation of the industry into operations and pricing.Learn more about the impact of FDA authorizations on scalability in the US healthcare system, the...2023-12-2940 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichDeciphering the DiGA Law and Germany's Digital Therapeutics LandscapeIn this episode of the DTx Podcast, Eugene Borukhovich hosts Philip Heimann, CEO of Vivira, a prominent player in the DTx landscape in Germany."The genesis of Vivira was the need for personalized movement therapy - we wanted to provide people with a solution that was made just for them," says Philip. This necessity led to the development of an innovative digital therapeutic solution that has made a significant impact in the market.Eugene and Philip dive into the profound impact of the DiGA law in Germany, p...2023-12-2635 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: Transforming Health Care with Virtual RealityWe're seeing a broader consolidation of digital health solutions this year to bring together the amazing talent and the scientifically validated assets to drive scale in the market and improve unit economics. On the heels of last week's announcement of the merger between Fern Health and BehaVR tune into this replay episode to hear Eugene Borukhovich's conversation with Aaron Gani, Founder and CEO of BehaVR. BehaVR translates proven science into immersive and engaging XR therapeutics for mental and behavioral health.In this episode, we cover:
Origin Story: Aaron Gani shares the origin story of BehaVR, starting from its inception in 2016 and the inspiratio...2023-11-2137 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: Leveraging Novel Technologies to Meet Unmet Medical NeedsThere are two kinds of people in the world, says Brent Vaughan — those who prefer to make incremental changes with a lower likelihood of failure, and those who aspire to fix (seemingly) intractable problems that have stymied others. Brent falls in the latter category. A serial entrepreneur, former venture capitalist, and current CEO of Cognito Therapeutics (a DTx company that specializes in neurodegenerative diseases), Brent is also uniquely positioned to evaluate the future of next generation digital therapeutics.Brent and Eugene talk about the differences between prescription and business-to-consumer DTx, the importance of engaging patients and users ea...2023-11-0736 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: Contextualizing DTx for Women’s Health: Utalising Neurobehavioral InterventionCurio has announced positive data from the Supporting Maternal Mental Health and Emotional Regulation (SuMMER) trial demonstrating that MamaLift Plus has met its efficacy endpoints. This is a significant step towards providing better support for mothers during a crucial time. In this Replay episode we hear from Shailja Dixit, CEO of Curio. In their own words: 'Curio is a Digital Therapeutics company with tailor-made Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programs for Women across the cycle of life – encompassing age groups, physiological conditions and social settings'.Topics include:
The Founding Story of C...2023-10-1034 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichFeed Drop: Pharmaphorum Podcast - Digital Therapeutics at a Turning Point - What We Heard at DtX EastIn this special feed drop hear Eugene Borukhovich in conversation with Pharmaphorum Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock discussing what they saw and heard at DTx East in Boston.This year the digital therapeutics space took a hit with the downfall of Pear Therapeutics, one of the most well-known of the industry’s still-active pioneers. Combined with Akili Interactive’s hard pivot to OTC , some in the industry are wondering whether standalone prescription digital therapeutics are a failed experiment.Pharmaphorum Links and Resources:
Connect with Jonah Comstock on LinkedIn
Visit pharmaphorum.com
Episod...2023-10-0634 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichHarnessing the Power of Light: The Digital Solution for Myopia TreatmentIn this episode, we hear from Mark Wuttke, CEO of Dopavision. In their own words, Dopavision is pioneering the development of innovative solutions that target the eye’s innate dopamine pathway to address unmet needs in ophthalmology using digitally delivered light. Topics include:
The background to Dopavision
The pediatric Myopia vs adult Myopia markets
Patient experience using Dopavision
Changes to clinical trials and the mechanism of action
Plans for commercialization
Potential future applications to other ophthalmological conditions and neurological conditions
The future of OTC vs Rx
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Mark Wu...2023-10-0332 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichBoosting Productivity with Virtual Reality: The Key to a Happier and Healthier WorkforceIn this episode, we hear from Andrew Jenkinson and Niall O'Driscol, CEO's and Co-founders of vStream. vStream's primary focus is on the creation of compelling and engaging patient-centric experiences. Specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, 360 video, immersive experiences, and digital installationsTopics include:
The background to vStream and the product ShineVR
The funding journey
Competition and the overall market in virtual reality
Patient experience using ShineVR incorporating proven CBT techniques in a number of different spaces
Scientific hypothesis and evidence generation process
The proposition to employers for for corporate wellness
Scaling plan and futur...2023-09-2642 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: Revolutionizing Men's Health: Pioneering Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction and Bladder Voiding DisordersIf you’ve been keeping up with the news you’ll know that since March this year, Kranus Edera has been permanently listed as a digital health application by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. But the journey did not stop there. Last week Kranus Health achieved another milestone: successful price negotiations with the GKV-Spitzenverband, which is in charge of negotiating the reimbursement amount for new medications from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Kranus Edera has now secured one of the highest permanent reimbursement prices ever recorded for a DiGA in Germany: €235 (incl. VAT).To provide some context for thi...2023-09-1928 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichTransforming Clinical Trials: Accelerating the Path to Market for Digital HealthIn this episode, we hear from Meri Beckwith, Co-founder of Lindus Health. In their own words, Lindus delivers end to end clinical trials for health tech and biotech pioneers.Topics include:
The background and inception story of Lindus Health
Lindus Health's place in the value chain
Achieving key funding milestones in a difficult market enviroment
The unique aspects of clinical trials for DTx
Pharmaceutical clients in the DTx market
The future for clinical trials and digitization
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Meri Beckwith on LinkedIn
Visit Lindus Health
Episode PDF
2023-09-1230 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichBeyond Adherence: Transforming Chronic Care Management with Digital HealthIn this episode, we hear from Susa Monacelli, General Manager at Propeller Health. In their own words Propeller Health is a precision digital health company on a mission to uplift every person living with chronic disease so they can take control of their health and live a better life.Topics include:
The background to Propeller Health and the ResMed umbrella
The original business hypothesis of ResMed and how this has evolved
Patient experience using Propeller Health
Differentiating propositions to health system, pharma and payers
DTx vs. Disease Management 2.0
The future of prescription digital therapeutics
Partnerships with hea...2023-09-0543 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: Exploring the Potential of Mahana’s Innovative Digital Treatments for IBSHave you heard? On August 22, Mahana Therapeutics announced a distribution and marketing partnership with Bayer’s consumer health division. This partnership unites Mahana’s proficiency in digital therapeutic advancement with Bayer’s commitment to empowering individuals through cutting-edge digital solutions, all aimed at enabling greater personal health control. The full press release is linked below.In light of this, we’re bringing you this replay episode with Simon Levy, CEO and Co-founder, and Ann Montgomery, Chief Product Officer at Mahana.In their own words, Mahana develops digital treatments for people living with chronic health conditions, and their...2023-08-2938 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: The Video Game Tackling the Youth Mental Health CrisisIn this episode, we hear from Brian Wallace, CMO and Co-Founder of Calmsie. Calmsie in their own words are empowering children to develop emotional resilience from an early age. Calmsie creates engaging DTx video games designed to improve outcomes for children with depression and anxiety.In this episode, we cover:
Translating addiction science to treat depression and anxiety in children
The origin story and funding journey to Calmsie
Parent and child experiences using the gamified program
Emotional resilience training for prevention of mental health issues
How the Calmsie video game affects the brain
E...2023-08-2225 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichInvesting in the Future of Digital Therapeutics: Opportunities and Challenges in the MarketIn this episode, we hear from David Kim, Managing Director at DigiTx Partners. In their own words DigiTX Partners is a venture firm focused on investing in and supporting early stage startup companies in the digital health space. Launched in 2016 as a joint venture by Astellas Pharma And MPM Capital, DigiTx Partners remains one of a few venture funds exclusively dedicated to the digital health space. In 2018, Astellas continued its endeavor in digital health by forming the Rx Plus Digital Fund with DigiTx Partners as its investment manager.In this episode, we cover:
What are the challenges faced by digital therapeutics in term...2023-08-0837 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichLearning from AI: Lessons for Digital Therapeutic PioneersIn this episode, we hear from Sean Khozin, Senior Partner at the investment firm Braven Partners. He focuses on advancing in innovations at the intersection of biology, technology and AI. Sean was previously the CEO of CancerLinQ and the Global Head of Data Strategy and Data Science at Johnson & Johnson. He had a successful tenure in the US federal government as the associate director of FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and the founding executive director of FDA INFORMED, a data science and technology incubator he established under special authorities from the US department of health and human services.2023-08-0134 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: Treating Adolescent Depression with DTxIn this episode, we hear from Benjamin Alouf, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Limbix. In their own words, Limbix is the first digital therapeutic for adolescent depression. Big Health, the leading provider of non-drug digital treatments for mental health, has now acquired Limbix. In addition to health care providers, SparkRx will be made available to Big Health’s employer, public sector, health systems and health plan customers, and through the company’s strategic distribution agreements with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), significantly increasing nationwide access.In this episode, we cover:
Origin of the company and st...2023-07-2530 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichLeveling Up ADHD Treatment: The Breakthrough Prescription Video Game for AdultsIn this episode, we hear from Eddie Martucci, co-founder and CEO of Akili. In their own words, Akili Interactive is a leading digital health company combining scientific and clinical rigor with ingenuity of the tech industry to reinvent medicine.In this episode, we cover:
What factors have led to the increase in market demand for non-drug treatments for adult ADHD?
How does Akili Interactive's prescription video game product, EndeavorRx, differ from traditional behavioral therapy for ADHD?
What are the advantages and challenges of developing a digital therapeutic product that is available over-the-counter (OTC...2023-07-1834 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichAdvice For Entrepreneurs: Expert Tips From Digital Therapeutic InnovatorsLet's face it, entrepreneurship is tough. While we're certainly seeing a much needed correction in the market this does not make it easier for any trailblazers out there. Sales cycles have slowed down. Decision making became even less transparent. And finally, funding became a numbers game. Now add to all of this, some recent bankruptcies and your head starts spinning. So what should a Digital Therapeutics entrepreneur do? Since we have the pleasure of hosting dozens upon dozens of leaders in the industry, we decided to put together a special episode with their advice to the awesome entrepreneurs out...2023-07-1111 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay: The Future of the Digital Medicine CommunityIn this episode, we hear from Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of Digital Medicine Society (DiMe). In their own words, DiMe is a global non-profit and the professional home for all members of the digital medicine community.In this episode, we cover:
The origin and mission of DiMe
Defining digital health, digital medicine and digital therapeutics
Collaborating with the Digital Therapeutics Alliance
Stakeholder management for patients and pharma
The payer contracting framework
Working across the healthcare ecosystem
DiMe's approach to the science behind digital medicine and digital measurement products
Guest Links a...2023-07-0441 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichReplay in Honor of PTSD Awareness Day: Don't Panic, There's A DTx For ThatIn this episode, we hear from Joe Perekupka, CEO of Freespira. In their own words Freespira is 'the only medication-free, FDA-cleared digital therapeutic treatment proven to significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic disorder, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder in just 28 days.'In this episode, we cover:
The founding story of Freespira
The user experience from prescription to daily use
The role of health coaches within Freespira
Identifying potential candidates for Freespira
The current landscape for panic disorder treatment and research into MDMA-assisted therapies
Evidence generation to FDA approval journey
Evolving...2023-06-2736 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichFrom Summit to Success: Exploring the Exciting Developments in the Digital Therapeutics IndustryIn this episode, Eugene sits down with Megan Coder, Chief Policy Officer of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA). Tune in to hear the exciting and positive advancements taking place in the digital therapeutics industry following the DTA Inaugural Summit.Topics include:
The success of DTA's first summit in Washington DC
Introducing a new definition of DTx
The new DTx Evalution Toolkit
Developing the new European DTx Policy Report in partnership with Healthware
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Megan Coder on LinkedIn
Visit dtxalliance.org
Episode PDF
2023-06-2020 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichEp68: The Future of Mental Health CareIn this episode, we hear from Jenna Carl PhD, Chief Medical Officer at Big Health. Big Health believes in mental health care for all and that their digital therapeutics are safe and effective non-drug options for mental health.In this episode, we cover:
Consumer Experience with Sleepio vs Daylight: Gain insights into the end consumer experience and how these solutions are designed to improve sleep and mental well-being.
Go-to-Market Strategy: Explore Big Health's go-to-market strategy, and activating employers to reach upstream employees and achieve high engagement rates.
Deep Dive into the Relationship with CVS: Gain a de...2023-06-1335 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichTransforming Health Care with Virtual RealityIn this episode, Eugene Borukhovich sits down with Aaron Gani, Founder and CEO of BehaVR. BehaVR translates proven science into immersive and engaging XR therapeutics for mental and behavioral health.In this episode, we cover:
Origin Story: Aaron Gani shares the origin story of BehaVR, starting from its inception in 2016 and the inspiration behind creating immersive XR therapeutics for mental and behavioral health.
Funding Journey and Milestones: Walk through BehaVR's funding journey, uncovering the key milestones achieved with each funding round and how it has shaped the company's growth and impact in the digital therapeutics landscape.
...2023-06-0638 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichActive Ingredients In Software: Utilizing Digital Mechanisms of ActionIn this episode of DTx Podcast, Eugene Borukhovich sits down with Acacia Parks, Founder of Liquid Amber Consulting. Liquid Amber helps digital health and DTx companies support the claims they want to make using scientific evidence, in the ways that will be compelling to the audiences they care about.Topics include:
A Day in the Life of a Chief Science Officer: Gain insights into the role of a Chief Science Officer before Acacia Parks ventured into her own entrepreneurial journey, and get a glimpse into the challenges and responsibilities involved in the position.
Liquid Amber: Uncover...2023-05-3042 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichInnovating Beyond Medication: The Intersection of Digital Therapeutics and PharmaIn this episode Eugene Borukhovich sits down with Ameya Phadke, Ph.D., Patient Non-Pharma Solutions Leader at Chiesi Group. Join them as they delve into the world of digital therapeutics and explore how pharma companies are embracing digital health to revolutionize patient care.Topics include:
The Chiesi Group's History: Discover the largest international pharmaceutical Group certified as a B Corp, with a rich history spanning over 80 years, and their focus on respiratory diseases, special care, and rare diseases.
Pharma Moving into the Digital Health Space: Gain insights into how Chiesi Group recognized the need to go...2023-05-2329 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichRevolutionizing Men's Health with DTxIn this episode, we hear from Jens Noertershaeuser, Founder & Co-CEO of Kranus Health. In their own words, Kranus Health’s mission is to revolutionize men's health by providing innovative and accessible healthcare solutions. As one of only 10 companies with a permanent approval, Kranus Edera is the only the first digital health app (DiGA) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.In this episode, we cover:
The background to Kranus Health
The focus on men’s health and erectile dysfunction as a flagship product
Products in development and the future of Kranus Health
The funding journey
Patient experience usin...2023-05-1628 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichSimplifying Behavior Change with DTxIn this episode, we hear from Omar Manejwala, MD, Chief Medical Officer at DarioHealth. In their own words, DarioHealth makes it easy for people to care for their health, with continuous and connected support that anticipates needs, understands motivation, and simplifies behavior change to put better health and outcomes in everyone’s reach.In this episode, we cover:
The history of DarioHealth
DTx vs disease management
The future of PDTs
Patient/customer experience using DarioHealth
The pipeline to adding different therapeutic areas
Clinical differentiation from competitors
Clinical trials and evidence generation
DarioHealth's relationship wit...2023-05-0934 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichImprove Health Outcomes While Delivering Transformational Business ResultsIn this episode, we hear from Alberta Spreafico, Global Head of Digital Health & Innovation Strategy at Healthware Group. In their own words, Healthware combines advisory, agency services and technology capabilities to improve health outcomes while delivering transformational business results.In this episode, we cover:
The background to Healthware
VR Therapies with Orion Pharma
Scaling challenges across the EU
The DTx landscape in Italy
Healthwares partnership with the Digital Therapeutics Alliance
The future of PDT's
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Alberta Spreafico on LinkedIn
Visit healthwaregroup.com
2023-05-0224 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe Future of the Digital Medicine CommunityIn this episode, we hear from Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of Digital Medicine Society (DiMe). In their own words, DiMe is a global non-profit and the professional home for all members of the digital medicine community.In this episode, we cover:
The origin and mission of DiMe
Defining digital health, digital medicine and digital therapeutics
Collaborating with the Digital Therapeutics Alliance
Stakeholder management for patients and pharma
The payer contracting framework
Working across the healthcare ecosystem
DiMe's approach to the science behind digital medicine and digital measurement products
Guest Links a...2023-04-2541 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichTreating Adolescent Depression with DTxIn this episode, we hear from Benjamin Alouf, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Limbix. In their own words, Limbix is the first digital therapeutic for adolescent depression.In this episode, we cover:
Origin of the company and story behind the name 'Limbix'
The funding journey and key milestones achieved
The choice to focus on the young adult population in particular
Patient experience with SparkRx
Defining good patient engagement in adolescent mental health
Evidence generation and FDA submission process
Business hypthothesis and scaling plan
The future of the PDT market
G...2023-04-1830 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe DTx Addressing the Mental Health of Cancer PatientsIn this episode, we hear from Andrzej Jończyk, MD, Co-founder and CEO USA of Prosoma. In their own words, Prosoma develops a portfolio of digital therapeutic medical software products that cover the entirety of behavioral treatment needs of cancer patients.In this episode, we cover:
The background to Prosoma
The funding journey and milestones reached
Patient experience using Prosomo's Living Well product
How Living Well is personalized specifically for women living with cancer
Evidence generation and journey to PDT & DiGA
Engagement levels in the technology
Commercial traction across Europe and expansion into t...2023-04-1125 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe Biofeedback Video Game Teaching Kids Coping SkillsIn this episode, we hear from Jason Kahn, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Mightier. Mightier, in their own words, is a digital program for kids that uses their heart rate to teach coping skills through game-based play.In this episode, we cover:
The founding story and meaning behind the name 'Mightier'
Funding journey and key milestones in bringing the product to market
Child and parent experience using Mightier
The total addressable market for DTx in pediatric behavioral health
The mechanism of action and the underlying technology utilized in Mightier
Working with gaming c...2023-04-0426 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe App Treating IBSIn this episode we hear from Simon Levy, CEO and Co-founder, and Ann Montgomery, Chief Product Officer at Mahana. In their own words, Mahana develops digital treatments for people living with chronic health conditions, and their first treatment, Mahana for IBS, is now available as an FDA-cleared app.In this episode, we cover:
The founding story and funding journey of Mahana
Complexities of the end to end patient experience
The freemium model and how that translates into a PDT
Evidence generation and FDA clearance process
Scaling plans for PDTs
...2023-03-2839 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichIndustry Leaders Weigh in on the Recent Pear Therapeutics News and the Future of Prescription Digital TherapeuticsIn this special episode of DTx Podcast, Eugene is joined by Brent Vaughan, CEO of Cognito, as well as industry leaders from previous episodes, to weigh in on the recent Pear Therapeutics news and the future of prescription digital therapeutics.In this episode, we cover:
The impact on the PDT market
Future efforts to move DME to PDT
The impact on the entrepreneurs currently developing PDT’s
Predictions on the future of Pear Therapeutics
Reflections on the history and future of DTx from Chris Bergstrom (Amalgam RX), David Klein (Click Therapeutics), Andy Molnar (DT...2023-03-2327 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichVirtual Reality for Chronic Pain ManagementIn this episode, we hear from Josh Sackman, President and Co-founder of AppliedVR. AppliedVR, in their own words, provide virtual reality-based treatments that represent a comprehensive approach to chronic pain that empowers patients with accessible digital tools self-managed in their own home.In this episode, we cover:
The origin story of AppliedVR
Transitioning from an app store for health VR to focus pain management market
Patient experience and the pain management pipeline
Funding journey and key funding milestones
The scientific hypothesis of "mind over matter" behind AppliedVR's approach and evidence generation journey
The...2023-03-2141 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichEnabling Behavior Change Through Acceptance, Awareness and MindfulnessIn this episode, we hear from Jo Masterson, CEO and Co-Founder of 2Morrow. In their own words 2Morrow's mission is to help millions improve their lives with the use of evidence-based, behavioral change programs.In this episode, we cover:
The founding philosophy of 2Morrow and co-founding a company with your partner
The funding journey
The NIH grant for 2Morrow's program for pain
Using a DTx to cope with pain that will not be effected by behaviour change
Consumer experience using different 2Morrow programs
Core principles of acceptance, awareness and mindfulness
Evidence generation and a...2023-03-1429 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe Video Game Tackling the Youth Mental Health CrisisIn this episode, we hear from Brian Wallace, CMO and Co-Founder of Calmsie. Calmsie in their own words are empowering children to develop emotional resilience from an early age. Calmsie creates engaging DTx video games designed to improve outcomes for children with depression and anxiety.In this episode, we cover:
Translating addiction science to treat depression and anxiety in children
The origin story and funding journey to Calmsie
Parent and child experiences using the gamified program
Emotional resilience training for prevention of mental health issues
How the Calmsie video game affects the brain
E...2023-03-0725 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe App Preventing Cognitive DeclineIn this episode, we hear from Sylvain Piquet, COO and Co-founder of Five Lives, the app that leverages the new science of brain aging, neuroplasticity, and cognitive reserve to help people improve their brain health and prevent cognitive decline and dementia.In this episode, we cover:
The origin story of Five Lives and the motivation behind focusing on dementia and cognitive decline.
The demographics benefitting from using Five Lives
Gamifying behaviour change
Evidence generation and funding journey
The advantages of direct-to-consumer distribution through the app store
How digital therapeutics can fit within the...2023-02-2834 min
Impulse - Meeting Healthcare PioneersCoaching as the key to a better health - Eugene Borukhovich - YourCoach.HealthHow can we support each and every one of us in identifying and pursuing our goals towards a healthier life, in a world where access to care seems to be continuously shrinking?The solution may lie in health coaching and making it accessible across the globe.Having witnessed his wife successfully battling breast cancer and becoming a certified health coach, Eugene Borukhovich joined her entrepreneurial adventure at YourCoach.Health in 2020 to co-found the first and only operating system for behavior change powered by an army of helath and wellness coaches.As a recognized...2023-02-2143 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichMental Health Care Without The Wait ListIn this episode, we hear from Hannes Klöpper, CEO of HelloBetter. HelloBetter, in their own words, wants to empower as many people as possible to manage their own mental health and improve their quality of life – anywhere and at any time, without the wait lists.In this episode, we cover:
The origin story of HelloBetter, from university research to becoming a digital therapeutic.
Structuring a DTx into accessible and consumable courses
The patient journey, from receiving a prescription to activating and using the platform.
The DiGA process: evidence, benefits and commercialization
The reaction of EU vs...2023-02-2131 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichDon't Panic, There's a DTx for ThatIn this episode, we hear from Joe Perekupka, CEO of Freespira. In their own words Freespira is 'the only medication-free, FDA-cleared digital therapeutic treatment proven to significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic disorder, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder in just 28 days.'In this episode, we cover:
The founding story of Freespira
The user experience from prescription to daily use
The role of health coaches within Freespira
Identifying potential candidates for Freespira
The current landscape for panic disorder treatment and research into MDMA-assisted therapies
Evidence generation to FDA approval journey
Evolving...2023-02-1436 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe Future of DTx isn’t DTxIn this episode, we hear from Ali Hashemi, Co-founder of meta[bolic]. In their own words, meta[bolic] is a hybrid digital therapeutics company focused on addressing the global metabolic health crisis.In this episode, we cover:
The initial business hypothesis of GluCare and meta[bolic]
Digital therapeutics vs disease management
Why we are becoming more metabolically unstable than previous generations
The global metabolic problem
Patient experience on the meta[bolic] platform
Guest Links and Resources:
Connect with Ali Hashemi on LinkedIn
Visit Glucare.Health
2023-02-0739 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe Evolution of Digital Therapeutics & the Future of the IndustryIn this episode we kick off the next chapter of the DTx podcast. We heard you loud and clear - this industry is here to stay and therefore we are moving away from Seasons and going Evergreen - so what does that mean for you? It means we will continue bringing you deep conversations and knowledge from trailblazers, policy makers, associations and of course patients and health consumers.Chandana Fitzgerald, CEO of HealthXL has agreed to continue being my partner on this podcast asking the tough questions and dive into a short recap of last year’s DT...2023-01-3130 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Grace VintonCant believe its been ~2 months that Jim Joyce and I have not had our Wednesday mental health intervention... but #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy is back!!!! and we are happy to start off 2023 with none other than the energetic and graceful Grace Vinton - in this first episode in the new year we talked about:🔊 Being your own advocate 🔊 What makes a good story?🔊 Power of data in story telling🔊 VBC & Health Equity 🔊 Patient voice & experience🔊 oh and some PR tips for entrepreneursFun ment...2023-01-0438 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe French Ministry of Health's Approach to Digital HealthIn this episode, we hear from Louisa Stuwe & Aymeric Perchant, eHealth projects directors at the French Ministry of Health. For those who follow this podcast and the digital therapeutics industry, you know that all eyes have been on Germany with the DiGA. Well by popular demand, I have the pleasure of hosting Louisa and Aymeric to give YOU, our audience, a bit of history and the current state of digital therapeutics in France.In this episode, we cover:
The digital health journey at the Ministry of Health
DTx Reinbursement and Evidence Generation
Physician...2022-12-2044 min
Slice of Healthcare#287 - Marina Borukhovich, CEO at Your Coach Health and Eugene Borukhovich, COO at Your Coach HealthOur Guests: Marina Borukhovich, CEO at Your Coach Health and Eugene Borukhovich, COO at Your Coach HealthWhat you'll get out of this episode:Their backgrounds An overview of Your Coach HealthWhy health coaching nowTwill partnershipWhat's next?Our sponsors for this episode are Sage Growth Partners, BlocHealth, & ChenMed Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more in...2022-10-0317 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Tina Tan - FirstWord HealthTechOn this Wednesday's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce needed an intervention as HealthBeacon lost to a potato (you have to watch to find out) so we had the pleasure of chatting with Tina Tan, Executive Editor FirstWord HealthTech. Tina has been a writer and editor for the last two decades so she shares with us:✏️ How to craft a story✏️ Her non-passion of health policy ✏️ "No-sh$% factor" ✏️ NHS #digitalhealth adoption✏️ oh and.... how to "pitch" to journalistsFun mentions as always: HealthXL Mar...2022-09-2935 min
AWS Health Innovation Podcast#22, Marina & Eugene Borukhovich, YourCoach HealthAlex Merwin is joined by Marina & Eugene Borukhovich from YourCoach Health, a solution which empowers health coaches to deliver their services while providing enterprises access a broad ecosystem of verified and vetted health coaches. Marina, an entrepreneur and a health coach, founded YourCoach Health after her battle with cancer and is now CEO. Eugene, co-founder, and COO, is a serial intra and entrepreneur, executive, venture builder & board advisor with a focus on digital health. We discuss their recent partnership with Twill (formerly Happify Health), the strengths of founding a business with your life partner, and how health coaches bridge the...2022-09-1927 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Sarah Jones SimmerOn this Wednesday's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had such a pleasure of getting to know Sarah Jones Simmer, CEO of Found. Grew up in the Garden State, her curiosity and drive took her career through interesting twists and turns. We had a great discussion:🏆 Mission greater than Product🏆 Finding joy in your body🏆 Biology + Behavior🏆 Efficacy & Trust 🏆 Product + People🏆 and oh.... why following your curiosity matters..Fun mentions as always: Acacia Parks Robert Garber Rekha K. Marina Borukhov...2022-07-2736 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Ofer LeidnerSeason 11 of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy is here and while its one day late hope it was worth the wait! First and foremost, Jim Joyce almost got a new co-host - Marina Borukhovich... Well, the 3 of us had the pleasure of hosting Ofer Leidner, President and Co-Founder of Twill (formerly known as Happify) with some big announcement:🧵 DTC or not to DTC🧵 Open Platforms in Health care🧵 Biology + Behavior 🧵 What can healthcare learn from gaming🧵 People work with People 🧵 oh and.. you have to watch for our big...2022-07-2145 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Daniel NathrathYess! Its Wednesday and that means #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy is here once again. Today Jim Joyce and I had a lot of fun with a lawyer, turned consultant (think George Clooney), turned entrepreneur - Daniel Nathrath, CEO of Ada Health:🌎 Replicating a human brain to create smart diagnostics🌎 Building a company with your wife.. 🤔🌎 Scaling #digitalhealth companies in the #EU vs #usa🌎 Blitzscaling digital health🌎 oh... and what does Breaking Bad has to do with health..Fun mentions as always: Marina Borukhovich...2022-06-2942 min
Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine CoachingThe Global Population and the Influence of Health Coaching with Marina and Eugene BorukhovichWhether you are interested in running your own private practice or working for a business, YourCoach.Health is a great resource for Functional Medicine health coaches. Founders Marina and Eugene Borukhovich discuss how their system helps to run private practices from on-boarding clients to setting up video sessions, while also connecting coaches with businesses looking to work with health coaches. Together they are making health coaching more accessible, promoting health coaching to their industry partners, and connecting coaches with clients through the gig economy of health coaching.
Marina and Eugene are the dynamic duo that’s taking cha...2022-06-2220 min
Outcomes RocketHealth Coaching: A Different Approach to Care with Marina and Eugene Borukhovich, Co-Founders, CEO & COO at YourCoach.HealthWe all need somebody to lean on, and why not a health coach? In this episode, we hear from Marina and Eugene Borukhovich, CEO & COO at YourCoach Health, the premier Virtual Home for health and wellness coaching they co-founded. They talk about the work they do at YourCoach Health and how health coaching can be a different approach added to health care teams to support caregivers and help patients identify, set, and achieve their health and wellness goals.The YourHealth platform can provide and connect health coaches with patients and companies who are looking to include health...2022-06-0919 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Eddie Martucci & Carl Gottlieb - Akili InteractiveEvery single episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy is a MUST SEE, but today is especially a MUST SEE because Jim Joyce and I facilitated a potential spin-off show with the awesome Eddie Martucci & Carl Gottlieb from Akili Interactive and we talked: 🤖 Akili Interactive & Roblox deal (so yes some #digitalhealth talk)🤖 How #DTx startups can now start celebrating bat & bar mitzvahs🤖 Sacred cows & plans vs. PLANS🤖 Biotech & digitech coming together 🤖 Developing company muscles 🤖 oh and more news on the potential spin-off..Fun Mentions...2022-06-0853 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Ashlee HoneycuttIts Wednesday and therefore another episode of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. Today, Jim Joyce got schooled on health coaching by none other then our own amazing Ashlee Honeycutt, Director of Health Coaching Operations at YourCoach.Health:It was all about coaching of course but with a few twists:🦖 Question to ask a 1st grader🦖 What is Health Coaching🦖 #DigitalHealth and Health Coaching🦖 Psychotherapy vs. coaching🦖 oh and Ashlee's advice to entrepreneurs Fun mentions as always: Marina Borukhovich Martin Kelly Anish Shindore...2022-06-0129 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichIntroducing Season 2 of Digital Therapeutics Podcast!!In this episode, we officially announce that the Digital Therapeutics Podcast is back for Season 2! And the good news keeps coming as Eugene Borukhovich resumes his role as the talented host of the series!Eugene is a serial intra- and entrepreneur, executive, venture builder, speaker & board advisor with a focus in digital health. He’s also the COO and co-founder at YourCoach.Health, the leading health coaching ecosystem working to deliver the power of health coaching to the world’s population. Eugene is using his voice to make some noise about the exciting things...2022-05-0415 min
Digital Health & WearablesHealth Coaching in Healthcare Discussion with Eugene Borukhovich | João BocasJoão Bocas - The Wearables Expert ™ interviews Eugene Borukhovich, COO and Co-Founder at YOUR COACH
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In this episode, we talked about the #HealthCoaching in #Healthcare, #DigitalHealth and Wellness.
Eugene shared amazing insights on why Health Coaching is important to healthcare and digital health.
We've also discussed what's health coaching and the future of Health and Wellness.
Connect with Eugene Borukhovich :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healtheugene/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/HealthEugene
Website : https://yourcoach.hea...2022-04-0516 min
The Healthy Project PodcastThe Future of Health Coaching With Marina & Eugene BorukhovichHealth Coaching has come a long way and due to the pandemic, the demand for health coaching in a digital space has been higher than ever before. In this episode, I speak with Marina & Eugene Borukhovich. We talk about the origin of YourCoach.Health, how the platform helps health and wellness coaches, and where they see health coaching in the future.Connect with Marina:TwitterLinkedinInstagramYourCoach HealthConnect with EugeneTwitterLinkedinInstagramBecome a supporter of The Healthy Project:DONATE. ...2022-03-0132 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Paul SimmsIs it pharmageddon? Nope its just a Wednesday & #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy with Jim Joyce. Today we had pure enjoyment speaking with Paul Simms, who is a provocateur extraordinaire and have been in and around this industry for ~2 decades, so we had a lot to talk about:💊 Trust in pharma💊 Pharma business model💊 Misaligned objectives?💊 Is Pharma ready for #digitalhealth💊 Paul's 5D (watch to see what that is)💊 and.. whats on top of mind of Pharma CEO's💊 oh and... congrats to Jim Joyce & HealthBeacon team for...2022-01-2645 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Acacia ParksHappy Wednesday and Happy #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy. Speaking of Happ(ify) - Jim Joyce and I had an amazing pleasure to keep Acacia Parks jet-lagged and awake in Milan. Acacia is a psychologist by training, a professor turned Chief Science Officer at Happify Health - was lots to double-click on:😊 Cognitive Therapy - is it for everyone?😊 Active Ingredients in #DTx😊 Patient churn in #DTx😊 Hunger Games of #mentalhealth😊 oh and an advice to scientific founders...Fun mentions as always: Ofer Leidner Tomer Ben-Kiki Chris Wasden Matthew...2021-11-1038 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Aman H. BhattiIn this first ever "Happy Birthday" edition of #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure of celebrating it with Aman H. Bhatti, MD and this episode recording was standing in the way of joining Aman and his family for a birthday celebration right here in sunny Barcelona. We chatted:🎂 Consumer health-tech space🎂 Medical Affairs as a catch-all?🎂 OTC Switches🎂 Lego blocks and Medical Affairs🎂 Being a change agent in pharma industry🎂 oh and... 160+ publications by AliveCor Inc. WOW!Fun ment...2021-11-0343 min
HIMSSCastFrom big pharma to the startup world — with Eugene BorukhovichEugene Borukhovich, COO of YourCoach, former global head of digital health at Bayer, and co-host of the podcast "A Shot of Digital Health Therapy", joins HIMSSCast for a wide-ranging discussion about his career and his unique perspective on digital health and health innovation. Be sure to check out host Jonah Comstock's appearance on Eugene's podcast as well.Talking points:YourCoach: Applying digital health ideas to health coachingHow the business of YourCoach came togetherMissing pieces in the healthcare pictureEugene’s experience in pharma and how it set him up for the entrepreneur worldDoing things better ve...2021-06-0927 min
DigisectionEugene Borukhovich: Digital Therapeutics.Eugene Borukhovich is a serial intra and entrepreneur, executive, venture builder, speaker & board advisor with a focus in digital health. Eugene is a Chairman and COO at YourCoach Health.
Prior to YourCoach, Eugene served as a Global Head of Digital Health at Bayer. He has also co-founded and sold a doctor rating startup and a consulting company.
Eugene is one of the kindest and most inspiring people I had the pleasure to meet in the digital health ecosystem.
You can listen to his Digital Therapeutics Edition with Eugene Borukhovich podcast here.2021-06-0539 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichConclusion: Reflecting on DTx Limited Edition SeriesIn this final episode of Digital Therapeutics Edition, Eugene and his journalistic partner, Brian Dolan, reflect on the lessons learned, guest experts, and inspiring stories featured in season one. Brian is a journalist and the founder and lead writer of Exits & Outcomes, and in each episode, he asked the guests a pointed and challenging question about their digital solutions or their outlook on the DTx industry. It's been an eventful five months, Brian says -- companies have been bought, merged, and sold, and have raised impressive rounds of funding -- but there are other areas that have s...2021-06-0127 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichClinically-Validated DTx Solutions for Unmet NeedsAbhishek Shah, the CEO and founder of Wellthy Therapeutics, is driven by the challenge of improving care delivery and outcomes for serious or chronic diseases like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease. Abhishek decided to start Wellthy after a successful career as an investor; he was inspired by the incredible ideas of other entrepreneurs, and tired of sitting on the sidelines, decided to build something himself. Eugene and Abhishek talked back in December, and in that time, Wellthy has laid the groundwork for expansion throughout Asia Pacific and Europe. Eugene and Abhishek talk about his efforts to g...2021-05-2531 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichInvesting in Prescription DTxEdward Kliphuis says his love for investing in digital health comes from his love of "playing with toys" and imagining the possible benefit to health outcomes if "damn cool" solutions are scaled significantly. M Ventures backs many impressive companies-- like BioLink, Sonde Health, and Akili.In this episode, Ed talks to Eugene about M Ventures' founding philosophy (how to cut delayed feedback cycles, which M Ventures views as the biggest threat to humanity), approach to investing, and discusses some of the drivers of capital injections in the DTx space. Also, Ed offers his insight into w...2021-05-1832 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichInvesting in DTx BusinessesWill Gibbs came to Octopus Ventures via a circuitous route - which interestingly, included setting up a rare breed pig farm in his native Essex. He landed in venture capital because he loves to build things - especially large-scale solutions for "taboo" or overlooked medical conditions like substance addiction, menopause, and acne. Will and Eugene peek underneath the hood of venture capital. They discuss Octopus Ventures' investments in companies like Big Health and Quit Genius, the ins and outs of investing in DTx solutions, whether there is a valuation bubble in the DTx space, and Will offers s...2021-05-1135 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichDigital Therapy for Parkinson’s and Neurological ConditionsCiara Clancy remembers the exact moment she decided to found Beats Medical; it was when she realized her Parkinson’s patient was 20 minutes late for metronome therapy because he was frozen at the door of the hospital, unable to take a single step. The metronome therapy, which helps Parkinson’s patients with their walking and movement, was only available in hospitals and via prescription.So Ciara decided to bring the therapy to them.Beats Medical turns a Parkinson’s patient’s phone into a medical device that gives live, visual feedback to help improve fine motor an...2021-05-0429 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichImproving Outcomes for IBS and IBD Sufferers Through Light Touch Digital TherapyAs a former IBS sufferer, Elena Mustatea knows all too well that our standard model of healthcare does not adequately treat or support people with chronic conditions—especially digestive conditions. Elena eventually took matters into her own hands and attended a detox retreat in Thailand, which restored her physical and mental well-being and gave her the idea to start Bold Health.Bold Health is clinically validated and science-backed, and relieves the painful, life-disrupting symptoms of chronic digestive conditions through cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation exercises. This intervention is crucial, because as Elena points out, 75% of the population su...2021-04-2743 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichTreating Chronic Pain with DTxJonas Duss came to digital therapeutics from a mechanical and chemical engineering background. He landed at Kaia Health after he and his business partner, David Boutellier, realized they all shared a similar mission; to make proven, effective therapies for debilitating chronic conditions more widely accessible through digital platforms.Kaia Health offers people with musculoskeletal conditions virtual physical therapy sessions, complete with a health coach who helps motivate users to stay on track.In this episode, Jonas tells Eugene about Kaia’s founding, the company’s early decision to expand to the US (despite the different regu...2021-04-2030 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe Mind(s) Behind Germany’s Digital Health Care ActDuring his conscripted service with the German Navy, Christian Dierks learned that if you’re the person in charge of rules and administration, you can bring about a lot of change. He took this lesson with him to law school and in the creation of his own law and healthcare consultancy firm, Dierks+Company. Christian was instrumental in the creation of Germany’s 2019 Digital Health Care Act (known as DVG in Germany), which mandates full reimbursement of any prescribed digital health application. In fact, Christian was involved in setting up the legal framework for digi...2021-04-1336 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichTreating Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders with HappifyChris Wasden came to the digital therapeutics space via a circuitous route through Wall Street, Main Street, and academia. A pro at finding ways to leverage digital solutions in the pharmaceutical industry, he was asked to lead HappifyDTx’s digital therapeutics business after he and his students identified it as the best digital health company in the world. Happify just closed an impressive $73 million funding round and continues to innovate clinically validated tools to treat depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.In this episode, Chris tells Eugene how Happify’s founders moved from creating video games to digital heal...2021-04-0641 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichBuilding the Genentech of Digital TherapeuticsCorey McCann says he always wanted to name a company after a fruit, and when he and his team saw an opportunity to “pair” drugs and software to treat serious disease and improve patient outcomes, the name Pear Therapeutics was born.Of course, the other inspiration for the creation of Pear Therapeutics was Genentech, in that Corey and his team wanted to build something big and capitalize on the hundreds of opportunities they see to modify standards of efficacy with software solutions.Corey, Eugene, and Brian talk about Pear’s early foray into the digital therap...2021-03-3034 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichThe New Breed of DTx May Not Be a DTx At AllAsk Chris Bergstrom what gets him out of bed in the morning, and he says very simply: “scale, scale, scale.” Chris brings a powerful blend of experience in start-ups, large companies, and the life sciences to his role as president of Amalgam Rx, a digital platform that brings providers and life sciences companies together to grow digital health solutions.Chris and Eugene talk about Amalgam’s origins and capabilities, and in response to a question from Brian Dolan about Amalgam’s recent acquisition of Avhana Health, Chris reveals that Amalgam has been lucky enough to start off as a ful...2021-03-2336 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichImproving Symptoms of Autoimmune Disorders with DTx SolutionsAs an engineer, Melinda Decker could have designed widgets or Styrofoam cups or even gone into winemaking. But her passion for improving patient outcomes led her to digital therapeutics, and eventually to Mymee, a direct-to-consumer platform that helps people with autoimmune disorders manage their symptoms.Mymee recognizes that behavior change is hard, so they combine a user-friendly app and data analytics with health coaching, to help users identify their triggers and make long-lasting lifestyle changes that lessen the severity of their symptoms and improve their overall health. Since its founding in 2017, Mymee has collaborated on two publications...2021-03-1627 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichHow Sleepio Digitize's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Help Millions Back to Good Mental HealthWhen Peter Hames struggled with insomnia, he couldn’t get access to any treatment other than sleeping pills. Out of “desperation,” he said, Peter self-administered a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) course and within weeks was sleeping like a baby. That experience led to the development of Sleepio, an app which uses artificial intelligence to deliver digital cognitive behavioral therapy to improve user's sleep. IPeter applied his background in experimental psychology and technology to co-found Big Health, a digital therapeutics (DTx) company whose mission is to “help millions back to good mental health.” With 53 peer-reviewed papers and 13 randomized...2021-03-0933 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichLeveraging Novel Technologies to Meet Unmet Medical Needs - Brent Vaughan CEO, Cognito TherapeuticsThere are two kinds of people in the world, says Brent Vaughan — those who prefer to make incremental changes with a lower likelihood of failure, and those who aspire to fix (seemingly) intractable problems that have stymied others. Brent falls in the latter category. A serial entrepreneur, former venture capitalist, and current CEO of Cognito Therapeutics (a DTx company that specializes in neurodegenerative diseases), Brent is also uniquely positioned to evaluate the future of next generation digital therapeutics.Brent and Eugene talk about the differences between prescription and business-to-consumer DTx, the importance of engaging patients and users ea...2021-03-0236 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichStart here: What are Digital Therapeutics and How Has the Industry Evolved?Eugene kicks off the Digital Therapeutics Podcast with journalist and entrepreneur Brian Dolan.Eugene met Brian way back in the pre-iphone days of 'mobile health' (that was before apps, before 4G, before tablets).In this episode, Brian describes how the need for innovation in tech and health led him to create MobiHealthNews. After selling MobiHealthNews to HIMSS in 2015, and is now is the founder and lead writer of Exits and Outcomes.A self-described 'fanboy' of Exits & Outcomes, Eugene invited Brian to be his sparring partner on this limited podcast series.Tune...2021-01-0531 min
DTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichIntroducing the Host of the New Digital Therapeutics Podcast: Eugene BorukhovichIn this episode, I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of the health sectors leading innovators, and probably one of the best known and, dare I say it, most loved, leaders I’ve had the pleasure of knowing in my 20 plus years working in healthcare: Eugene Borukhovich.He’s a serial intra- and entrepreneur, executive, venture builder, speaker & board advisor with a focus in digital health. He’s also the Chairman and Founding Board Member at YourCoach.Health and founder of Initium Impact Ventures. Prior to YourCoach, Eugene served as Global Head of Digital...2021-01-0523 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - 2020 Wrap-up Special2020 is almost OVER!!! woot woot! In our longest episode EVER, Jim Joyce and I recap the crazy 2020 and why we started #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy, its positive impact on our own #mentalhealth (and hopefully other's) plus:🧠 Mental Health stats compliments of Joshua Haynes at Masawa🧠 2021 #digitalhealth predictions🧠 Our hopes for "return of the smile" (as well as hugs)🧠 Jim Joyce's recipe for mental health🧠 some show stats: the crazy ~500 hours that all of you have spent watching us! Huge thanks and virtual hugs to all of our followers and 38 guests on our show including...2020-12-3058 min
Digital Health Today 360 with Dan KendallIntroducing the Host of the New Digital Therapeutics Podcast: Eugene BorukhovichIn this episode, I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of the health sectors leading innovators, and probably one of the best known and, dare I say it, most loved, leaders I’ve had the pleasure of knowing in my 20 plus years working in healthcare: Eugene Borukhovich.He’s a serial intra- and entrepreneur, executive, venture builder, speaker & board advisor with a focus in digital health. He’s also the Chairman and Founding Board Member at YourCoach.Health and founder of Initium Impact Ventures. Prior to YourCoach, Eugene served as Global Head of Digital...2020-12-2923 minDTx Podcast with Eugene BorukhovichIntroducing Digital Therapeutics with Eugene BorukhovichJoin host Eugene Borukhovich as he explores how non-molecular therapies and interventions can prevent, manage or even cure diseases. In this limited series produced with Digital Health Today, learn about the rapidly evolving field of Digital Therapeutics, its history, the evolving regulatory and reimbursement frameworks, and the trailblazers creating and advancing this industry.2020-11-1100 min
Healthcare Goes DigitalPersonalized Digital Health Coaching with Eugene Borukhovich, Chairman & COO of YourCoach.HealthEugene Borukhovich, Chairman & COO of YourCoach.Health, discusses his transition from Global Head of Digital Health at Bayer to full-time entrepreneur. We also talk about YourCoach’s mission, the impact of COVID-19 on accelerating the uptake of digital technologies, and how the recent pandemic has affected the ways health coaches interact with their clients.To find out more about Impetus: https://www.meetwithimpetus.comNatalie Yeadon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieyeadon/Impetus Digital Website: https://www.impetusdigital.com/Impetus Digital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impetus-digital/Im...2020-09-1157 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Season 1 FinaleThe season finale of "A Shot of #DigitalHealth Therapy" is here!!! Jim Joyce and I go down the memory lane and are joined by our better halves Emanuela Saccarola and Marina Borukhovich who stuck with us through the ups and downs of this entertainment career 😂 (most of our kids joined too). I was impressed that Jim did his homework and actually took notes of every episode so you can binge on all the episodes like my younger daughter does or watch this one for a recap.We also rewound even further back on Health 2.0 movement, H...2020-07-0236 min
The Digitally Sick PodcastA quick chat with Eugene Borukhovich, Chairman and Founding Board Member at YourCoach HealthThe digitally sick team are joined by Eugene Borukhovich, Chairman and Founding Board Member at YourCoach Health and previously Head of G4A and Digital Health at Bayer. Alex Butler and Faisal Ahmed speak to Eugene about how pharma can build partnerships with digital health entrepreneurs and why pharma should look beyond huge tech companies in their partnerships and collaborations. We talk about bringing a more entrepreneurial spirit to large corporations and the opportunities and also challenges that this brings. We also touch on the current Covid-19 situation and ask if things will just revert to normal when it is...2020-04-2623 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Jim Joyce, Eugene BorukhovichBorn during the pandemic, therapeutic by design oh and comedy still included - this is our very first episode - aka episode 0, where Jim Joyce and I get comfortable on zoom and with each other (again), discuss the weather, play pandemic bingo, music as medicine and some of the latest and greatest shots of #digitalhealth therapy2020-04-2432 min