The Promise of Personalized Medicine
There is no personalized medicine without a diagnostic test to help in the process. The Promise of Personalized Medicine is a podcast that explores the process of creating more personalized medicine and the Medical Directors who ensure that the right care is being delivered to us all. Season 1 will focus on understanding best practices by using the Blueprint of Success format as a template for labs to use when trying to get their novel diagnostic test approved by health plans. This is The Promise of Personalized Medicine.
Episodes
23 episodes
Building a Better Future for Autoimmune Patients with Precision Medicine
Today we sit with Tyler O’Malley, an expert in the evolving fields of personalized and precision medicine, to explore how advancements in diagnostics are transforming patient care. Tyler shares his vision for healthcare that shifts away from br...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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32:34
Are We Really More Personalized? Precision Medicine vs. Traditional Healthcare
Imagine going to the doctor and knowing your treatment is designed just for you—tailored to your unique biology, lifestyle, and even your genetic code. That’s the promise of personalized medicine. But with all the advancements in preci...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:18
From Appeals to Adoption: Accelerating Change in Personalized Medicine Reimbursement
The fight for reimbursement often feels like navigating a maze. From lengthy appeals to prior authorizations, labs and healthcare providers must balance innovation with complex payer policies. But what if this process could be less adversarial,...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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35:34
From Biomarkers to Breakthroughs: The Evolution of Precision Medicine
In personalized medicine, where data, technology, and patient care converge, success depends on embracing change and collaboration. As our guest puts it, 'At the end of the day, it's all about patient care. So if we have to make some changes in...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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27:32
Advances in Personalized Medicine: From Paradigm Shifts to AI Integration
Picture this: You walk into a doctor's office, and instead of a one-size-fits-all prescription, you're handed a treatment plan designed specifically for your genetic makeup. This isn't science fiction; it's the groundbreaking promise of pers...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:37
The Impact of Precision Medicine on Modern Healthcare: A Discussion with Dr. Sandy Milligan
Personalized medicine still has so much potential. With the need for greater adoption and further advancement becoming more apparent, this conversation is necessary.Today's guest is Dr. Sandy Milligan, the President of Research & Dev...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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35:17
The Role of Communication in Precision Medicine: Insights from Dr. Wren Gregory
Clinical research plays a critical role in advancing medical treatments.Today's guest is Dr. Wren Gregory, the Director of Laboratory Operations and Clinical Research at Precision Genetics. Join us as Dr. Wren describes her res...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:08
A Decade of Strides in Personalized Medicine and Digital Health
Progress and transformation–are two words we definitely want to be associated with our US Healthcare. Today’s guest, Beth Davis, addresses the significant strides made in digital healthcare and smart technologies, ranging...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:03
Season’s Tidings: Promise of Personalized Medicine 2023 Wrap Up
The tables are turned on our regular host, Perry Dimas, and this week–he becomes the guest! Our Producer, Angela, takes the hosting seat and asks Perry all those questions you’ve been wanting to know. Questions ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:27
Unraveling the Human Genome: From DNA to Personalized Health
Our DNA holds the keys to understanding our health and well-being.Our guest today is Jill Davies, CEO at Genome Medical. She emphasizes the crucial role of genetic counselors in deciphering complex genetic information for individuals, of...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:22
Deciphering the Code: Navigating the Complex World of Genetic Test Coding
Coding in the world of medical tests and personalized medicine may not be the most scintillating topic, but it's a critical puzzle piece that can make or break the seamless delivery of healthcare services. Our guest today is Dr. Jam...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:37
Transforming Healthcare: The Power of Next-Generation Diagnostics in Personalized Medicine
The goal of personalized medicine is to pinpoint the most effective treatments and reduce the morbidity and toxicity associated with unnecessary therapies. One of the major challenges in the field is securing reimbursement for personalized medi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:56
The Payor's Dilemma: Navigating Personalized Medicine's Evolutions w/ Suzanne Belinson
While the healthcare industry innovates at an often unprecedented rate, payors grapple with the complexities of implementation and sustainability. From the payors vantage point, there is both excitement and trepidation surrounding personalized ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:17
Test Innovations in Personalized Medicine: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Change
Using genomics or other biomarkers to improve health care is the essence of Personalized Medicine according to today’s guest, Dr. Bruce Quinn. Moving forward with novel diagnostic testing could prove challenging for a variety of reasons, one of...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:53
Moving Forward with a Proactive Medicine Model w/ Donna Edmonds
Having a baseline understanding of each of our individual health needs should be a no-brainer. Yet, America is still mainly practicing a responsive-based medical model vs. a proactive approach. Today’s guest, Donna Edmon...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:42
Health Plans and the Adoption of Personalized Medicine
Why aren't Americans benefiting from customized treatment plans utilizing their specific genome types and targeting the unique needs of the problem? Advanced tests are out there but not enough patients are even getting tested, let alone, having...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:58
Economically Improving the Collaboration Between Payers and Providers w/ Dr. Kenneth Schaecher
Who owns the fiduciary responsibility between insurance and physicians? Could the answer include both? This episode includes a fantastic conversation about the perspective of larger economics within these roles. Today’s guest is Dr....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:44
Establishing Relationships Between Employers and Payors w/ Dr. Phillip Smith
There are guidelines that will naturally protect with the patient, employer and payor. It is also beneficial as an employer to establish a helpful relationship with their payor in order to meet the specific needs of their employees.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:23
Physician and Consumer Education w/ Dr. Linda Britton
What will it take for there to be price transparency for preventative medicine? The No Surprise Bill is a start! There is also the need for consumers to understand their options and for physicians to stay current on the latest technology. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:07
The Prioritization of Clinical Guidelines & Price Transparency w/ Dr. Carmen Alfonso
Ultimately, we want the world to be a better place. Precision Medicine can help with this long-term goal and the labs that are looking to study, test, and prove this kind of work could have incredible opportunities to show up prepared. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:51
Disrupting Healthcare with Genomic Mapping w/ Dr. Carmen Alfonso
Clearly defining the cost structures so that Doctors, Insurance Companies, and patients feel empowered to use personalized medicine to their advantage is what today’s guest believes is one of the best next steps we can take in healthcare.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:53
Clinical Utility and Personalized Medicine w/ Dr. Charles Stemple
With the explosion of popularity with personalized medicine in the last decade, the need for clearly defined clinical utility is ever growing. It’s not enough to have the proof that a test works–but what treatment can Doctors and patients th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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34:29
Clinical Utility Evidence w/ Dr. Virginia Calega
Within novel diagnostics tests, needing clinical utility evidence cannot be understated. And the more evidence accumulated over years, the better. But why? Today’s guest is Dr. Virginia Calega, the President of VCC Healthc...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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35:56
