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Welcome to the Empowered Patient Podcast with Karen Jagoda.  This show offers a glimpse into the latest innovations in applying generative AI, novel therapeutics and vaccines, and the evolving dynamics in the medical and healthcare landscape. One focus is on how providers, pharmaceutical companies, and payers are empowering patients.  In addition, conversations often focus on how technology is empowering providers, care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and payers to improve patient outcomes and reduce friction across the healthcare landscape.  Popular Topics Include: Virtual and digital health Use of AI, ML, and robots for clinical and administrative purposes  Value-based healthcare  Precision and stratified medicine Next-generation immuno, cell, and gene therapies Vaccines for infectious diseases and oncology Biomarkers and diagnostics Rare diseases MedTech and medical devices Clinical trials  Population health Chronic conditions l Clinician and staff burnout Smart hospitals The audience includes life science leaders, researchers, medical professionals, patient advocates, digital health entrepreneurs, patients, caregivers, healthcare solution providers, students, journalists, and investors.

Nov 19, 2019

Dr. Igor Grant, Director, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at the University of California San Diego talks about the need for basic science studies on new indications and promises of cannabinoids, potential medical effects of both THC and CBD, the uptick in funding for clinical studies, relative safety of cannabis...


Nov 19, 2019

Dr. Igor Grant, Director, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at the University of California San Diego talks about the need for basic science studies on new indications and promises of cannabinoids, potential medical effects of both THC and CBD, the uptick in funding for clinical studies, relative safety of cannabis...


Nov 12, 2019

Dr. Mark Scholz, author and medical oncologist specializes in prostate cancer and he is determined to change the way the most common cancer in men is being diagnosed and treated.  Currently, prostate cancer is the only cancer treatment managed by a surgeon and not an oncologist, reflecting the days when the only answer...


Nov 12, 2019

Dr. Mark Scholz, author and medical oncologist specializes in prostate cancer and he is determined to change the way the most common cancer in men is being diagnosed and treated.  Currently, prostate cancer is the only cancer treatment managed by a surgeon and not an oncologist, reflecting the days when the only answer...


Nov 6, 2019

Dr. Andrea Trescot, Chief Medical Officer, Stimwave has focused on pain for many years and she shares her passion for the latest innovations in stimulating the spinal column to provide a rapid treatment for chronic pain and provide an effective alternative to opioids.  With innovations in miniaturization, batteries,...