Empowered Patient Podcast

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.

ACOs Using Value-Based Care to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Hospital Readmissions with Dr. Tom Kim Sound Long-Term Care Management TRANSCRIPT

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Apr 22, 2026

Tom Kim, Chief Medical Officer at Sound Long-Term Care Management, discusses the role of accountable care organizations, ACOs, in improving healthcare for the long-term care population. The unique complexities and challenges of these patients include multiple medical conditions, frequent hospitalizations,...

ACOs Using Value-Based Care to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Hospital Readmissions with Dr. Tom Kim Sound Long-Term Care Management

Apr 22, 2026

Focus on Health Span Rather Than Lifespan Using AI to Cut Costs Expand Access to Therapies with Jesse Levey Longevity Health TRANSCRIPT

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Dec 10, 2025

Jesse Levey, CEO and Founder of Longevity Health, has a focus on extending the health span not just the lifespan of more people by providing access to tools and preventative health information. Lessons learned from expensive concierge medical services are being applied to a broader population, driving down health costs...

Focus on Health Span Rather Than Lifespan Using AI to Cut Costs Expand Access to Therapies with Jesse Levey Longevity Health

Dec 10, 2025

Human-Centric AgeTech Innovations Support Ecosystem for Aging Care with Chia-Lin Simmons LogicMark TRANSCRIPT

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Apr 22, 2025

Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO of LogicMark, is developing technology solutions to help seniors age independently and safely. Their AgeTech ecosystem addresses the requirements and comfort levels of the diverse aging population and provides predictive technology to identify potential health issues and emergencies. The key is...