The Uprising Show
Welcome to The Uprising Show where we delve into the minds of the game changers, the innovators, the visionaries, and the pioneers of the healthcare industry. The Uprising Show is hosted by Vivek Nanda, Founder of TopHealth. TopHealth is a media network focused exclusively on Thought Leadership in Healthcare. Vivek has a track record of taking several companies in B2B, SAAS, and Health-tech from zero to millions in dollars of revenue as a Marketing and Go-To-Market Leader.
Join us as we speak with the people who are revolutionizing the way we think and approach healthcare. Bringing you insights and inspiration from the most impactful voices in healthcare today.
Episodes
59 episodes
How Employers Are Missing Out on Health Benefits as a Major Retention Lever
Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Brett Chinn, Chief Intuitive Officer and advocate for high-performing professionals seeking to reconnect with their purpose. Brett shares insights drawn from years of...
Why Are Employers Still Paying for a Broken Healthcare System
Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, Vivek sits down with Ben John, VP of Sales and Partnerships at Self Fund Health, to dive deep into the complexities and opportunities of self-funded healthcare. Together, they explore why c...
Why Direct Primary Care Delivers Better Patient Relationships and Less Burnout for Physicians
Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, Vivek sits down with Dr. Nicole Hemkes, owner and medical director of Advocate MD, to explore the world of direct primary care and how it’s transforming patient and provider experiences. Ti...
Why Most Doctors Don't Know Their Practice Value Until They Sell with Jay Geier
Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, host Vivek sits down with Jay Geier, founder and CEO of The Practice Growth Institute, who brings over 30 years of expertise in the medical and dental practice space. Together, they uncover...
Overcoming Healthcare Data Disconnects with Mehul Agarwal
In this episode of The Uprising Show, Vivek sits down with Mehul R. Agarwal, Founder and CEO of Health Compiler, to explore the complexities of healthcare data integration and the evolution of building tech-driven solutions for the industry. Me...
How Overbilling in Healthcare Sparked a Mission to Fix the System
In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Kimberly Carleson, CEO of US Beacon, to uncover the hidden truths behind healthcare billing and the fight for transparency. Kimberly shares her personal journey, sparked by her husband's st...
Why Self-Funded Health Plans Are Still Broken and How Employers Can Take Control
In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Jonathan Baran, Co-Founder and CEO of Self Fund Health, to explore the evolving landscape of self-funded healthcare plans for employers. Jonathan shares his journey from identifying Wiscons...
Changing Healthcare One Step at a Time with Madeline Smith
Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this episode, we sit down with Madeline Smith, founder and CEO of MADDRS LLC, Making a Difference, Directing Real Strategy, to explore the transformative power of collective action within the healthcare industry...
How Self-Funded Plans Can Revolutionize Healthcare: Adam McCall’s Vision for Employers and Families
Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adam McCall, a family physician from Northwest Arkansas, owner of Advanced Primary Care, and co-founder of OneStone Physician Advisory Group. Dr. McCall shares his journey from...
How Solstice Health Is Transforming Wellness and Direct Primary Care
On this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Dr. Tim Murray, M.D., founder and CEO of Solstice Health in Milwaukee. With experience ranging from surgery to anesthesia and urgent care, Dr. Murray offers a unique insider’s perspective o...
Why Most Employers Fail at Health Plan Compliance with Jennifer Stanley
On this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Jennifer Stanley, founder and president of StanleyKup Legal & Compliance. From her unexpected leap into entrepreneurship to navigating the convoluted world of healthcare compliance, Jen...
Direct Primary Care and Lifestyle Medicine: Alex Sommers’ Prescription for Employer Health Plans
In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Dr. Alex Sommers, Founder, President, and Medical Director of Astia Health and a former ER physician, for an unfiltered look at why the U.S. healthcare system is so complicated and who bene...
How Crystal Smith Builds Wealth and Confidence for First Generation Entrepreneurs
In this episode of The Uprising Show, we welcome Crystal Smith, entrepreneur, business consultant, author, and business broker, to share her insights on building, scaling, and exiting businesses, especially in the care industry. From her roots ...
Unlocking Healthcare Lending: Sharmeen Aqeel on Building a Fintech Platform for Clinics
Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with Sharmeen Aqeel, the founder of Lyyvora, a healthcare-focused lending platform based in Calgary, Canada. Sharmeen Aqeel shares her inspiring journey from...
How ALBERTai Helps Families Safely Age at Home with Predictive Support and Care Solutions
Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this episode, host Vivek sits down with repeat guest David DuPlay, founder of Unity Global Care, to discuss an exciting new development in the world of aging and caregiver support - ALBERTai. ...
Why Food as Medicine Is the Future of Chronic Care Management
Get ready for an insightful episode of The Uprising Show as Vivek welcomes Roy, president of Life Chef Health, to discuss the intersection of healthcare innovation, leadership, and nutrition-driven care. Dive into a no-nonsense conversation abo...
From Microsoft to Truveta: Terry Myerson on Saving Lives with Healthcare Data
Get the inside scoop on Truveta and healthcare innovation with CEO Terry Myerson in this candid conversation with host Vivek. Discover what’s happening behind the scenes as they discuss technology, data, and Truveta’s mission to save lives....
Protecting Health Before Crisis Hits: Proact Life’s Mission with Dr. Sara Loden
Welcome to a special episode of The Uprising Show! Today, we take you on a journey into the heart of Swedish healthcare with Dr. Sara Loden, a physician and the founder of Proact Life. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Loden shares her passio...
Sergei Polevikov on Building Better Healthcare: AI, Barriers, and the Need for Brutal Honesty
Welcome to The Uprising Show! In this thought-provoking episode, host Vivek sits down with Sergei Polevikov an accomplished mathematician, healthcare AI entrepreneur, and the candid author of the Substack newsletter "AI Health Uncut." Sergei sh...
From PT to Immersive Healthcare: Emily Daviss and the Future of Rehab Technology
In this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Emily Daviss, a Nashville-based physical therapist and co-founder of Averwell, a company pioneering immersive technology in healthcare. Emily shares insights from her 15 years in t...
The Power of Empathy in Home Care: Insights from Care Partners CEO Randy Platt
Welcome to a brand new episode of The Uprising Show! In today’s inspiring conversation, host Vivek sits down with Randy Platt, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Care Partners, for a deeply personal and insightful look at the evolution of home-ba...
From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Jessica's Journey and the Feel for Your Life App
On this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Jessica Baladad, founder of the Feel for Your Life app, to share her powerful journey from breast cancer patient to health-tech innovator. Diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer at ...
How Canary Speech Uses Voice to Revolutionize Early Disease Detection and Healthcare Access
In this episode of The Uprising Show, Vivek sits down for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Henry O’Connell, the CEO and co-founder of Canary Speech. Henry shares his personal journey growing up in deep poverty and the lasting impa...
Why Holistic Patient Care Matters: A Nurse Practitioner’s Perspective on Health, Happiness, and Success
Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of The Uprising Show! Today, we sit down with Vishnu Maya Upadhyay, a triple-certified nurse practitioner with expertise in women's health, mental health, and behavioral health, and over 20 years of experien...
How CareLink360 Is Transforming Aging With AI and Digital Companions
Welcome to another episode of The Uprising Show! In this inspiring conversation, host Vivek sits down with David Duplay, a true pioneer at the intersection of healthcare and technology. With over 30 years of experience in health tech, and an in...