Episode #3
Three Founders Solving Healthcare's Most Overlooked Problems
Simple Solutions. Life-Saving Impact. Three Founders Solving Healthcare's Most Overlooked Problems Episode Description Not every healthcare innovation is a breakthrough drug, robotic system, or artificial intelligence platform. Sometimes the most transformative solutions are remarkably simple. In this special Founder Stories episode of Smile & Tox , host Misty Powell sits down with three healthcare entrepreneurs who identified overlooked problems with significant consequences—and built elegant, evidence-based solutions designed to improve patient outcomes. Meet the founders behind: Joey Band – Supporting safe skin-to-skin contact between parents and newborns. The DiskCover® System by AseptiScope – Automating aseptic technique to help reduce pathogen transmission from one of healthcare's most frequently used medical devices. CleanBox – Reimagining patient handling with solutions that prioritize safety, dignity, and caregiver support. Although their innovations address very different clinical challenges, they share a common philosophy: The safest solution should also be the easiest solution. This episode explores what inspired each founder, and why meaningful innovation often begins by questioning long-accepted practices. Show Notes Featured Guests Haley Mullins Founder, Joey Band Joey Band is designed to support safe skin-to-skin contact, helping families experience the proven benefits of early bonding while promoting comfort, confidence, and security. Scott Mader Co-Founder & CEO, AseptiScope Scott discusses the DiskCover® System , an innovation designed to automate aseptic technique—the gold standard for preventing pathogen transmission—by improving one of healthcare's most frequently used clinical tools: the stethoscope. Terrance King Founder, CleanBox Terrance shares the inspiration behind CleanBox and explains why patient dignity, caregiver safety, and thoughtful design should be central to healthcare innovation. Key Takeaways ✅ The most effective healthcare innovations often simplify—not complicate—clinical workflows. ✅ Innovation begins by identifying problems that have become accepted as "just the way things are." ✅ Patient safety, infection prevention, caregiver well-being, and patient dignity are interconnected. ✅ Evidence-based design builds trust and accelerates adoption in regulated healthcare. Connect with Our Guests Haley Mullins Founder, Joey Band www.joeyband.com Scott Mader Co-Founder & CEO, AseptiScope aseptiscope.com Terrance King Founder, CleanBox cleanboxent.com About Smile & Tox Smile & Tox is where founders, innovators, clinicians, and healthcare leaders share the ideas transforming regulated healthcare. Hosted by Misty Powell , the podcast explores the intersection of innovation, patient safety, clinical excellence, leadership, and entrepreneurship—highlighting the people building practical solutions that improve outcomes and shape the future of healthcare. Confidence is Presence. Precision is Power.
