Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
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 seen and appreciated. She is passionate about helping healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders break free from the traditional healthcare model and creates a business that not only generates income but also has a positive social impact. In each episode of Provider's Edge, Sabrina and her guests provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders overcome the common obstacles that they face. They provide guidance on improving operational efficiency, reducing provider fatigue, increasing access to meet patient expectations, and introducing the next generation of healthcare innovators who are truly making a difference. Sabrina and her guests are experts in their field and have a wealth of knowledge to share. They provide real-world examples and practical advice that you can implement right away to transform your business. The Provider's Edge podcast is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. As a healthcare business owner, you can have it all - an efficient team, clients who feel well cared for, and reclaim an extra day per week. Sabrina and her guests will guide you through the process of rewriting the rules for your business so you can have more time off, a great team, and more income. They will help you break down the barriers that are holding you back and show you how to take control of your business, your life, and your future. In addition to the podcast, Sabrina runs a monthly event called "Healthcare Disruptors Think Tank," which is a collaborative networking event that brings together healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to share ideas and insights. Sabrina believes that collaboration is key to success in the healthcare industry, and she is passionate about building relationships and sharing knowledge. Podcast speaking has become one of the most effective ways for healthcare entrepreneurs to scale their businesses in today's world. The Provider's Edge podcast provides a platform for entrepreneurs to share their expertise, build credibility, and connect with a wider audience. Sabrina understands the importance of leveraging podcast speaking to scale your business, and she encourages healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders to embrace this platform. The Provider's Edge is the perfect podcast for healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to make a difference in the world. Join Sabrina and her guests to discuss the smartest strategies for scaling your business and creating a positive social impact in the healthcare industry. Start listening today and take your healthcare business to the next level! For more information about the podcast or Sabrina Runbeck visit SabrinaRunbeck.com
Episodes
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Ronn Berrol to unpack how a single hospital pilot became a 21-site success story—not by replacing Epic, but by solving the one thing it couldn’t do well: surfacing the right data, at the right time, for the right patients. We dove deep into how high-risk patients can be flagged before they escalate into crisis, and how real-time data sharing across emergency departments can dramatically reduce a...
We keep saying we want value-based care. But why do most models still fall short?
In this episode, I sat down with Hamad Husainy, a clinician-turned-HealthTech leader at PointClickCare, to explore the hidden reasons value-based systems collapse—and what it actually takes to build one that works.<...
Ever handed off a patient with a thick discharge packet… only to get a call two days later that they’re back in the ER? That’s not just a clinical failure—it’s a system breakdown.
In this episode, I sat down with Brian Drozdowicz from PointClickCare to talk about building tools that actually impr...
You'd think a founder who's already exited TWO companies, has partnerships with global giants like Siemens, and technology tracking 10 MILLION medical samples would have investors lined up around the block.
You'd be wrong.
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Everyone’s excited during the demo.
No one’s using it six months later.
Most HealthTech founders don’t realize the real problem isn’t a...
What if the biggest blocker to your product’s success isn’t the tech—but the fear-filled culture it’s stepping into?
That’s exactly what Varsha Chaugai discovered while building Evoke Health, a platform designed to digitize and streamline communication between long-term care facilities and families.
Despite building the platform in just five months, the real challenge wasn’t technical—it was cultural.
In this episode, we uncover...
Most HealthTech founders collect loads of patient data…But let’s be honest: dashboards don’t change care plans—decisions do.
I sat down with Karen Josswick to uncover how HealthTech companies can stop spinning in data loops and start buildin...
Why Most Startups Fail to Land Investors (Until This Happens)
Most healthtech founders don’t fail because of a bad product.
They fail because they’re pitching the right idea in the wrong language.
Healthcare doesn’t end at the clinic—and Luke O’Brien of Brook.AI knows that better than most.
After navigating care for his father’s leukemia, Luke realized just how much support patients and caregivers need after leaving the doct...
Many startups overlook hidden vulnerabilities in their pursuit of innovation.
In this episode, George Pappas, SVP of Security at Health Catalyst, discusses how healthcare systems inherit security risks through mergers, poor integ...
How does a company built on virtual second opinions become a system-wide impact engine?
By blending data, empathy, and results—not just tech.
In this episode, we explored what it really means to close care gaps—without ...
SHOW ME THE MONEY? Not if you're a woman in HealthTech.
Less than 2% of VC dollars go to women-led healthcare companies—and even fewer to women’s health solutions.
I spoke with Mayra Hurtado, CEO of Prelude Health, who’s ...
What if your health tech solution is built on biased data, and you don’t even know it?
On this episode, I sat down with Beverly Miner of Consensus Cloud Solutions live from the floor of VIVE to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers o...
You built the tech. You raised the funds.
But your patient outcomes?
Still inconsistent.
You’ve got the vision. The mission. The drive.
But somehow, deadlines slip, messaging splinters, and your team keeps “missing the point.”
Sound familiar? This episode is your blueprint to break the cycle.
CONFESSION TIME:
You’ve got the traction, the tech, the team…
So why do investors still walk away confused after your pitch?
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Did you know that patients in some healthcare systems wait up to six months just to see a specialist?
This isn't just an inconvenience—it's a healthcare crisis affecting millions of patients, leading to poorer outcomes, increased ER visits, and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Did you know that 76% of healthcare tech founders experience burnout while scaling their companies?
As leaders in the healthcare tech space generating $2M+ in revenue, focusing on product innovation and market strategy is crucial—but overlooking your personal wellbeing could be the hidden f...
Is your healthcare tech solution experiencing high initial adoption but then watching patients drop off?
Discover why 70% of remote monitoring platforms fail after enrollment, and learn the critical case management component that could save your $2M+ company ...
"I'm stuck in my 147th meeting with decision-makers who keep saying 'just one more'..."
Sound familiar? In this week's episode, I dive into the hidden barriers facing women-led healthcare innovations and why solutions that could save lives get trapped in procurement purgatory.
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