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.

DNA Sequencing Tests Identify Causes of Infections in Immunocompromised Patients with Alec Ford Karius TRANSCRIPT

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Jul 14, 2026

Alec Ford, CEO of Karius, has developed an innovative approach to diagnosing infections in immunocompromised patients, using DNA sequencing of blood samples to identify over 1,300 causes of infection within 24 hours. Traditional diagnostic methods rely on hypothesis-driven testing and the cultivation of organisms....

DNA Sequencing Tests Identify Causes of Infections in Immunocompromised Patients with Alec Ford Karius

Jul 14, 2026

Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Transform Skin Cancer Risk Stratification with Dr. Matthew Goldberg Castle Biosciences TRANSCRiPT

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Jun 29, 2026

Dr. Matthew Goldberg, Senior Vice President for Medical at Castle Biosciences, discusses the uncertainty clinicians face when determining treatments for skin cancer due to the limitations of traditional pathology reports. Castle's gene expression profile tests were developed to improve the accuracy of risk...

Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Transform Skin Cancer Risk Stratification with Dr. Matthew Goldberg Castle Biosciences

Jun 29, 2026

AI-Powered Diagnostic Platform Connects Medical Specialists and Patients to Solve Complex Healthcare Cases with Haresh Patel Diagnostic MD AI TRANSCRIPT

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Apr 9, 2026

Haresh Patel, Founder of Diagnostic MD AI, discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare diagnostics, particularly for patients with chronic or complex issues. Based on his own struggle to get an accurate diagnosis of an autoimmune condition, Haresh has developed a patient-centric platform...