They’re Fixing Skin Cancer with a Smartphone: CheckMySpot | Broken Healthcare Podcast #77

This dermatologist just changed cancer detection forever.In this powerful episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down in studio with husband-and-wife innovators Dr. Mike and Elizabeth Webb, the creators of CheckMySpot — a revolutionary app that lets anyone screen potential skin cancers from their phone.Dr. Webb, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, shares his 30-year journey in medicine, from tackling advanced skin cancer cases to developing a simple, life-saving technology. Elizabeth reveals how a small-town problem inspired a nationwide solution — helping people get faster access to care when it matters most.Together, they unpack:✅ Why early detection means a 99% survival rate for melanoma✅ How the broken healthcare system delays life-saving diagnoses✅ The science and myth of sun exposure and sunscreen safety✅ What “appraisal delay” is — and how it costs lives✅ How Check My Spot eliminates wait times and saves employers money✅ Why validation from the Validation Institute proves this app worksWhether you’re a patient, healthcare leader, or benefits advisor — this episode will open your eyes to what’s truly possible when innovation meets compassion.🧠 Key Takeaways:- 1 in 5 people will develop non-melanoma skin cancer.- Early detection = 99% cure rate; late detection can drop survival below 40%.- Access to care is one of the biggest failures in modern healthcare.- Check My Spot empowers users to get fast, expert triage for suspicious moles.- Validation Institute confirmed the app’s clinical and financial impact.- The Webbs’ goal: democratize dermatology and save lives through technology.📱 Connect & Learn More:🔗 Download the app: CheckMySpot💼 https://www.checkmyspot.com/how-it-works Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.