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.

First Non-Steroidal MRA Drug Approved for Heart Failure with Dr. Alanna Morris-Simon Bayer TRANSCRIPT

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Feb 9, 2026

Dr. Alanna Morris-Simon, Senior Medical Director for US Medical Affairs at Bayer, describes the symptoms and diagnostics used to classify heart failure and the key at-risk populations for this condition. The rapidly evolving landscape of heart failure treatments now includes the Bayer drug KERENDIA, a non-steroidal MRA...

First Non-Steroidal MRA Drug Approved for Heart Failure with Dr. Alanna Morris-Simon Bayer

Feb 9, 2026

AI-Powered Remote Heart Monitoring Transforms Heart Health Model from Reactive to Proactive with Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq Biotricity TRANSCRIPT

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Dec 9, 2025

Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq, CEO and Founder of Biotricity, has designed a direct-to-consumer service to shift healthcare from a reactive to a preventive model by simplifying and accelerating access to remote cardiac screening. Applying AI to sift through patient data allows the cardiologist to focus on clinically relevant...

AI-Powered Remote Heart Monitoring Transforms Heart Health Model from Reactive to Proactive with Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq Biotricity

Dec 9, 2025

Leadless Pacemaker Technology Minimally Invasive Procedure That Lowers Surgical Risk with Wade Demmer Medtronic TRANSCRIPT

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Oct 17, 2025

Wade Demmer, R&D Vice President at Medtronic, has developed a leadless pacemaker that is implanted on the heart through a minimally invasive procedure utilizing a catheter, potentially creating fewer complications and greater access for patients who could benefit from a pacemaker. This new design is a significantly...