Provider's Edge | Where health leaders and innovators learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and create lasting impact

The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, with new technologies, regulations, and challenges emerging all the time. Healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders face an uphill battle, competing with established players in the industry while striving to make a positive impact. The Provider's Edge is a podcast that recognizes these challenges and aims to provide a roadmap for success.Sabrina Runbeck, the host of Provider's Edge podcast, has first-hand experience with the challenges facing healthcare entrepreneurs. As a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate with more than 12 years of experience in public health and neuroscience, she has seen the toll that burnout and other obstacles can take on healthcare professionals. After overcoming burnout herself, Sabrina took a career pivot, leveraging public speaking to share her true mission.Sabrina believes that changemakers in healthcare do not burn out because they want to do less. They want to do more of what they love and be

Provider's Edge | Where health leaders and innovators learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and create lasting impact is a business podcast hosted by Provider, with 321 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Provider hosts Provider's Edge | Where health leaders and innovators learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and create lasting impact, a business show with 321 episodes published.

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  Episode #218

  Can Nervous System Regulation Reduce Burnout with Ellyn Ito

  Aug 19, 202636 min

  Burnout doesn’t always look like someone falling apart.  Sometimes, it looks like a clinician finishing another 12-hour shift,  A founder pushing through one more decision Or an employee sitting at work without really being present. In this episode, Sabrina Runbeck sits down with , co-Founder of InnerStill Health and the 2026 HealthTech Impact Award recipient in the category of Mental Health. To explore nervous system regulation, neuromodulation, and what emerging wellness technology could mean  For stress, focus, burnout, and how we perform at work. Listen now and discover how nervous system regulation could change the way we think about stress, performance, and our capacity to lead in the age of AI. , ’ : ✅ How Ellyn’s experience helping her son led her deeper into neuromodulation ✅ How neuromodulation and vagus nerve stimulation relate to nervous system regulation ✅ Why long-term nervous system regulation is different from seeking an immediate reset ✅ How stress and burnout can affect presence, patience, creativity, and focus at work ✅ Why nervous system regulation matters more as AI takes over routine work and leaders face higher-level demands. ✅ How healthcare, workplaces, schools, and caregivers can build an ecosystem that better supports nervous system health. ’ Why Founders Fail When They Ignore This - Discusses founder burnout, nervous system regulation, leading from alignment instead of adrenaline, and building a healthcare business without sacrificing the founder behind it.  Why AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Startup Survival for Early-Stage HealthTech Founders - Explores how AI is changing the work founders and leaders need to do, including operations, research, customer service, and decision-making, while arguing that technology alone is no longer the differentiator. How Can Healthcare Marketers Use AI-Powered Market Intelligence to Better Engage Physicians and Patients? - Examines AI as a strategic thought partner rather than simply another automation tool, including how healthcare leaders can turn information into better decisions and design technology around actual human needs.  Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: PulsePointPath.com/Chat   2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: PitchToYes.com   3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording

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  Episode #217

  How AI-Powered Operational Technology Helps Rehabilitation Practices Reduce Burnout and Improve Patient Outcomes with Brijraj Bhuptani

  Aug 12, 202632 min

  Clinicians aren't looking for more software.  They're looking for fewer headaches. In this episode of Provider's Edge, I sat down with Brijraj Bhuptani , Co-Founder and CEO of Spry , an AI-powered EMR platform built specifically for rehabilitation therapy practices.  With experience spanning healthcare and technology, he shares why adoption is often the biggest challenge healthcare companies face. If your solution creates more clicks, more dashboards, or more disruption Even the best technology can struggle to gain traction. , ’ : ✅ Why great technology alone does not guarantee adoption ✅ How reducing workflow friction increases clinician buy-in ✅ The hidden role information asymmetry plays in staff frustration and burnout ✅ Why automation is becoming essential for practice sustainability ✅ How better patient experiences improve both outcomes and revenue ✅ The future of rehabilitation practices and integrated care models ✅ Why healthcare entrepreneurs must rethink traditional referral relationships ✅ How AI and technology can support clinicians without replacing human connection ’ Why Isn’t Your Digital Health Getting Adopted Faster? - This episode examines why strong digital health solutions still fail to gain traction when they do not fit clinical workflows, address human behavior, or support the workforce responsible for implementation.  How Virtual Care Keeps Patients Inside Health Systems - This conversation explores how integrated virtual-care models can reduce fragmentation, strengthen patient engagement, improve access, and keep patients connected to a coordinated healthcare ecosystem.  What HealthTech Founders Need to Know From Clinical Innovation to Commercial Success - This episode explains why founders must design around real clinical workflows, involve clinicians as strategic partners, map the full customer journey, and prioritize reduced friction over additional product features. Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: PulsePointPath.com/Chat   2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: PitchToYes.com   3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording

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  Episode #216

  How Diagnostic Tools Close the Access Gap with Dr. Chigozie Michael Nwalozie

  Jul 29, 202628 min

  In this episode of Provider's Edge, I sat down with . , educator, public health leader, and Director in West Africa, to discuss one of healthcare's most overlooked challenges:  . While many conversations focus on developing the next breakthrough technology, he brings us back to a fundamental question: "' ?" From rapid diagnostics that can deliver results in minutes  To the realities of serving remote and underserved communities This conversation explores why implementation and accessibility often matter more than innovation alone. If you're a healthtech founder, clinician entrepreneur, healthcare executive, dental practice owner, or wellness leader This episode will challenge you to think differently about impact, scalability, and patient outcomes. , ’ : ✅ Why Dr. Chigozie believes "the science is not a problem; access is the problem" ✅ How early diagnostics can transform healthcare outcomes ✅ The hidden barriers that prevent patients from receiving timely care ✅ Why healthcare solutions must be designed for real-world environments, not just clinical settings ✅ The role of public health thinking in creating scalable healthcare impact ✅ How healthcare innovators can bridge the gap between invention and adoption ✅ What founders and healthcare leaders can learn from underserved communities ’ How Building Community Trust Contributes to Sustainable Healthcare Innovation - Explains why healthcare innovation cannot improve population outcomes without community trust, clear communication, and an understanding of the social and public-health conditions shaping access and adoption. How Diagnostics + Payers Speed Treatment - This episode examines how diagnostics companies, clinicians, and payers can reduce treatment delays by aligning workflows, incentives, communication, and responsibility across fragmented healthcare systems. How Virtual Care Keeps Patients Inside Health Systems - Shares how integrated virtual care can improve access in rural and underserved communities while building the patient trust, clinical adoption, and connected infrastructure needed for lasting impact. Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: PulsePointPath.com/Chat   2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: PitchToYes.com   3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording

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  Episode #215

  How Purpose, Community, and Focus Help HealthTech Founders Build Companies That Last with Alex Koshykov

  Jul 22, 202631 min

  Building a healthtech company isn't just about creating a better product. It's about solving the right problem, earning trust, and building meaningful relationships. In this episode, Alex Koshykov, Co-Founder of Yield and HealthTech Impact Award winner, shares how his early experiences improving access to care shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Together, we explore why founders need to define a clear niche, build authentic communities, and show up consistently before investors, customers, and partners are ready to say yes. If you're building a healthtech company, this conversation will remind you that sustainable growth comes from focused execution, meaningful connections, and staying true to the mission that inspired you to start. Listen now to learn why solving one meaningful problem can create a much bigger impact than trying to solve everything. , ’ : ✅ How Alex's early work in public health inspired his journey into healthtech entrepreneurship ✅ Why narrowing your focus helps founders become category leaders instead of competing with everyone ✅ Why visibility is essential for building credibility with customers, investors, and strategic partners ✅ How purpose-driven companies stay resilient through the challenges of building a startup ✅ Why consistent action and execution matter more than waiting for the perfect opportunity ’ Why Oral Health Is the Missing Link in Healthcare Innovation – This episode explores how solving a specific healthcare challenge can create broader system-wide impact, highlighting the importance of finding a clear niche, building strategic partnerships, and designing solutions that fit naturally into clinical workflows. Why AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Startup Survival for Early-Stage HealthTech Founders – This conversation examines how founders can stand out in an increasingly competitive market by communicating their value clearly, building meaningful relationships, and positioning their companies for sustainable growth beyond the technology itself. How Deep Expertise Helps HealthTech Founders Become Industry Authority – This episode discusses why trust, visibility, and thought leadership are essential for healthtech founders, demonstrating how consistently sharing expertise and building authentic connections can open doors to customers, partners, and investors. Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: PulsePointPath.com/Chat   2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: PitchToYes.com   3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording

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  Episode #214

  What HealthTech Founders Need to Know From Clinical Innovation to Commercial Success with Sarah Matt

  Jul 16, 202630 min

  Building groundbreaking technology isn't enough to build a successful healthtech company.  𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 has seen firsthand that the biggest barrier to innovation isn't creating better products. It's making sure those products solve the right problem, fit naturally into healthcare workflows, and reach the people who need them most. In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Dr. Matt, a general surgeon turned healthtech strategist. They explore why commercialization should begin long before product launch.  Together, they unpack how founders can build solutions that earn trust, improve healthcare access, and create lasting business value by designing around people Not just technology. Listen now and discover why commercialization is the true competitive advantage in healthtech. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: ✅ Why commercialization starts before the first line of code is written ✅ The difference between building impressive technology and building a scalable business ✅ How mapping the entire customer journey increases adoption across healthcare systems ✅ Why clinicians should be strategic partners—not just names on an advisory board ✅ The five pillars of healthcare access every founder should understand before launching a solution ✅ Why investors evaluate leadership, messaging, and execution as much as the technology itself ✅ How founders can communicate complex innovations in a way customers, investors, and health systems immediately understand ✅ Why reducing friction instead of features is the key to long-term adoption 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 How Diagnostics + Payers Speed Treatment – This episode explores how better alignment between diagnostics, payers, and care delivery can accelerate treatment, remove barriers to patient access, and help healthtech innovators build solutions that fit seamlessly into real-world healthcare workflows. Why Isn't Your Digital Health Getting Adopted Faster? – This conversation examines why many digital health solutions struggle to gain traction, highlighting the importance of workflow integration, stakeholder alignment, and designing technology that providers and patients will actually use. Why Samsung Bought Xealth and What Founders Should Learn – This episode breaks down the strategic lessons behind Samsung's acquisition of Xealth, showing how workflow integration, enterprise value, and solving real operational challenges can position healthtech companies for long-term growth and acquisition. Where Are You Focused Right Now? 1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue? You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team. The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors. Our integrated advisory board helps founders accelerate growth through strategic introductions, leadership support, and expert guidance across fundraising, operations, and revenue growth. Schedule an Alignment Call: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Chat   2️⃣ Raising Capital? Most founders don't need more investor meetings—they need a stronger investor story. Submit your pitch deck for feedback through our free Pitch to Yes Workshop and learn how to communicate what investors actually fund. Get started: 👉 PitchToYes.com   3️⃣ Want More Visibility & Inbound Opportunities? Have a compelling founder journey or healthcare innovation story to share? Apply to be featured on Provider's Edge, our Top 100-ranked entrepreneurship podcast where founders build authority, attract partnerships, and create new opportunities. Apply here: 👉 PulsePointPath.com/Providers-Edge-Recording

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