Ep.28 - Marc Pietropaoli I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast

Ep.28 - Marc Pietropaoli I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412083/fan_mail/new] Meet Dr. Marc Pietropaoli. Dr. Marc Pietropaoli is a leading Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon at Victory Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, with over 25 years of experience helping athletes and active individuals recover, rebuild, and return to doing what they love. A graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical Center with advanced fellowship training at the renowned American Sports Medicine Institute under Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Pietropaoli has built his career around pushing the boundaries of orthopedic care—combining expertise, innovation, and a deeply personalized approach to healing. His philosophy focuses on preserving and optimizing the body whenever possible. Through advanced non-invasive and regenerative approaches including Bone Marrow Aspirate Cells (BMAC), Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), laser therapy, personalized nutrition, and metabolic wellness programs, he prioritizes restoring function before considering surgery. When surgery is required, Dr. Pietropaoli brings decades of experience in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. He is the creator of the trademarked “Knee Repair, NOT Knee Replacement™” system—an approach designed to rethink traditional orthopedic solutions and help patients preserve their natural joints. He also made history as the first surgeon in the world to perform an FDA-approved Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) procedure outside of a clinical study, offering patients an innovative approach where the torn ACL can heal rather than be replaced with graft tissue. Beyond patient care, Dr. Pietropaoli is passionate about advancing medical education, research, regenerative medicine, and orthobiologics—driving a vision where healthcare focuses not only on treating injury but restoring performance, mobility, and quality of life. In this episode of Healthcare Journeys, Dr. Pietropaoli shares how innovation is changing the future of orthopedic medicine and why the next era of healthcare is focused on repair, regeneration, and helping patients keep moving without limits. Here’s what we discussed: The evolution of sports medicine and orthopedic care Moving from replacement-based approaches toward repair and regeneration The future of regenerative medicine, PRP, BMAC, and orthobiologics How the BEAR procedure is changing ACL injury treatment Why personalized, patient-centered care is transforming recovery outcomes The role of innovation and research in building the next generation of medicine ✨ Exclusively, only on Healthcare Journeys! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader dedicated to making healthcare more effective, accessible, and patient-focused. 🎧 Streaming on all platforms. Podcast link in the comments. #HealthcareJourneys | A Podcast by S2M Health

Ep.27 - Danneelle Crisp I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412083/fan_mail/new] Meet Danneelle Crisp. Danneelle Crisp is the Founder and CEO of ElleLogic AI, a Canadian health-tech company focused on transforming how hospitals operate by using artificial intelligence to improve patient flow, operational efficiency, and clinical decision-making. With a strong background in operations, strategy, and systems design, Danneelle has built her career at the intersection of technology, people, and process—helping healthcare institutions tackle one of their biggest challenges: doing more with limited resources while maintaining quality care. Her work is centered on reducing inefficiencies within hospital systems, enabling better coordination, and supporting scalable, sustainable growth in healthcare delivery. Currently pursuing her EMBA and already holding an MBA, Danneelle brings both academic depth and practical experience to solving real-world healthcare problems—making her a powerful voice in the future of AI-driven hospital operations. In this episode of Healthcare Journeys, Danneelle shares how AI can move beyond hype to deliver tangible impact inside hospitals—especially in areas like patient flow, system bottlenecks, and decision support. Here’s what we discussed: How AI is improving hospital operations and patient flow The role of systems thinking in solving healthcare inefficiencies Supporting clinicians with better, faster decision-making tools Scaling healthcare operations sustainably in resource-constrained environments Bridging technology, people, and processes to drive real-world impact Danneelle’s perspective highlights how operational excellence and intelligent systems can come together to create more efficient, responsive, and patient-centered healthcare environments. ✨ Exclusively, only on Healthcare Journeys! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader dedicated to making healthcare more effective, accessible, and patient-focused. 🎧 Streaming on all platforms. Podcast link in the comments. #HealthcareJourneys | A Podcast by S2M Health

Ep.26 - Diana Steinhoff I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412083/fan_mail/new] Meet Diana Steinhoff. Diana Steinhoff is the President and CEO of Renaissance, a national provider of dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, where she leads with a unique blend of strategic leadership and human-centered thinking. What sets Diana apart is her rare dual perspective—as both a senior insurance executive and a licensed mental health counselor. At the intersection of healthcare, insurance, and behavioral health, she brings a deeply relevant voice to how organizations can evolve in today’s complex, highly regulated landscape. Under her leadership, Renaissance continues to scale with a focus on innovation, resilience, and people-first values—proving that growth and empathy are not mutually exclusive, but essential to one another. In this episode of Healthcare Journeys, Diana shares how modern leadership is being redefined in healthcare and insurance, why building resilient and supported teams is more critical than ever, and how empathy, creativity, and technology are shaping the future of care and coverage. Diana’s perspective offers a powerful reminder that behind every system, policy, and product—there are people—and the future of healthcare depends on how well we support them. ✨ Exclusively, only on Healthcare Journeys! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader dedicated to making healthcare more effective, accessible, and patient-focused. 🎧 Streaming on all platforms. Podcast link in the comments. #HealthcareJourneys | A Podcast by S2M Health

Ep.25 - Scott M Boruff I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412083/fan_mail/new] Meet Scott M. Boruff. Scott Boruff is the CEO and Chairman of SafeSpace Global Corporation (formerly Healthcare Integrated Technologies), where he is leading the charge in applying advanced AI to elder care, healthcare safety, and security innovation. With more than 30 years of experience spanning investment banking, real estate development, private equity, and public markets, Scott’s career has included raising over $1 billion in capital, leading publicly traded companies, and executing large-scale transactions across multiple industries. From Wall Street to the NYSE, his journey has been defined by strategic growth, bold decision-making, and a relentless drive to build scalable enterprises. But Scott’s story doesn’t stop in finance.  In this episode of Healthcare Journeys, Scott Boruff shares how his journey from Wall Street and investment banking to AI-driven healthcare innovation was shaped by both strategic vision and personal conviction. Here’s what we discussed: * The personal story that led him from capital markets and public company leadership into healthcare-focused AI innovation * How artificial intelligence is reshaping elder care, healthcare environments, and patient safety * Why multimodal AI — going beyond traditional wearable devices — represents the future of proactive care and security * The leadership lessons learned from investing personal resources to fuel transformative healthcare technology * What it takes to responsibly scale AI solutions that create measurable, real-world impact in healthcare settings This conversation explores how financial discipline, technological innovation, and healthcare mission can intersect to build safer, smarter environments for vulnerable populations. Exclusively, only on Healthcare Journeys! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader redefining safety, innovation, and impact in healthcare. Streaming on all platforms. Podcast audio and video links in the comments. #HealthcareJourneys | A Podcast by S2M Health

Ep.24 - Erez Druk I Healthcare Journeys I S2M Health Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412083/fan_mail/new] Meet Erez Druk. Erez Druk is the CEO of Freed, a company emerging as a lifeline for independent medical practices at a time when clinicians are under unprecedented pressure. Through ongoing conversations with small and independent providers, Erez has seen a powerful shift taking place. While administrative burden and burnout continue to push many clinicians to the brink, technology—when designed with empathy—is helping restore what matters most: time, focus, and human connection inside small clinics. Under his leadership, Freed’s AI assistant is now used by thousands of clinicians who are reclaiming hours once lost to nightly documentation. Some practices have gone from seriously considering closure to rediscovering stability and growth, simply by changing how they manage charts and clinical notes. What’s unfolding is more than operational efficiency—it’s a ripple effect improving clinician well-being, family life, and the sustainability of independent care. That impact was recently reinforced when Freed raised $30 million from Sequoia and other world-class investors, a milestone driven not by hype, but by the voices of clinicians themselves. Investors heard directly from doctors who credit Freed with changing their daily reality, from the team behind the product who work relentlessly to reduce clinician workload, and from early believers who saw the vision from day one. The funding now enables Freed to continue building what Erez describes as the most clinician-focused company in healthcare. In this episode of Healthcare Journeys, Erez shares what he’s seeing on the front lines of independent care, how AI is quietly reshaping clinician workflows, and why restoring time and relationships may be the most important innovation healthcare needs right now. Exclusively, only on Healthcare Journeys! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader focused on making healthcare more sustainable—for clinicians and the communities they serve. Streaming on all platforms. Podcast audio and video links in the comments. #HealthcareJourneys | A Podcast by S2M Health