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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.
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AI-Powered Diagnostics and Targeted Radiotherapy for CNS Cancers with Dr. Marc Hedrick Plus Therapeutics TRANSCRIPT

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Jan 28, 2026

Dr. Marc Hedrick, President and CEO of Plus Therapeutics Inc.,  has expanded their focus from glioblastoma to leptomeningeal metastasis, a central nervous system cancer that is a growing challenge due to increased survival rates from primary cancers. Their highly sensitive, advanced diagnostic test, CNSide, can detect...

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AI-Powered Diagnostics and Targeted Radiotherapy for CNS Cancers with Dr. Marc Hedrick Plus Therapeutics

Jan 28, 2026

Dr. Marc Hedrick, President and CEO of Plus Therapeutics Inc.,  has expanded their focus from glioblastoma to leptomeningeal metastasis, a central nervous system cancer that is a growing challenge due to increased survival rates from primary cancers. Their highly sensitive, advanced diagnostic test, CNSide, can detect...

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Proactive Care and Digital Tools Are Transforming Senior Living Facilities with Kristy Yoskey PointClickCare TRANSCRIPT

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Jan 27, 2026

Kristy Yoskey, VP and Market Leader at PointClickCare, sees the evolution of demands of those living in senior living facilities from expecting basic housing to a desire for lifestyle choices, health services, and engagement in meaningful activities. On the facilities side, there is a shift from reactive to...

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Proactive Care and Digital Tools Are Transforming Senior Living Facilities with Kristy Yoskey PointClickCare

Jan 27, 2026

Kristy Yoskey, VP and Market Leader at PointClickCare, sees the evolution of demands of those living in senior living facilities from expecting basic housing to a desire for lifestyle choices, health services, and engagement in meaningful activities. On the facilities side, there is a shift from reactive to...

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Using Behavioral Science to Expand Clinical Trial Participation and Patient Engagement with Sarah Smith Oracle Life Sciences TRANSCRIPT

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Jan 26, 2026

Sarah Smith, Qualitative Specialist and Global Behavioral Science Strategy Lead at Oracle Life Sciences, is focused on the critical role of behavioral science in improving recruitment and retention in clinical trials.  Oracle Life Sciences is working to address historical underrepresentation in clinical trials...

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