Innovation Saves Lives

Katie Newman, CEO of High Point Healthcare Real Estate, joins Innovation Saves Lives to discuss how real estate strategy and creative capital can help rural hospitals stay open, modernize facilities, and keep care local. She explains why inaction is often the greatest risk facing underserved healthcare systems and how layered financing models can create new options for communities that traditional lenders overlook.

Joseph Zapolsky III shares the story behind Erchonia's rise from a garage startup to a global leader in low-level laser therapy. The conversation explores how non-invasive laser treatments are being used for pain management, body contouring, and emerging applications in dentistry and veterinary medicine. Zapolsky also discusses the company's 30-year journey, its commitment to clinical research, and how new technologies are shaping the future of patient care.

Yoni Kalin of Plant Cell Technology joins Innovation Saves Lives to explain how cell culture is quietly reshaping agriculture, food resilience, and biomedical research. From preserving plant genetics to enabling scalable lab infrastructure, this episode explores the invisible systems powering the future of biology. Kalin also shares why education and accessibility are key to creating the next generation of caretakers for the world's species.

Will Weise shares how advanced reproductive science is being used to protect some of the world's most endangered animals. From cross-species surrogacy to embryo preservation, his work offers a new way to accelerate conservation and safeguard genetic diversity. This conversation explores how innovation, persistence, and science can change the future of species on the brink of extinction.

Jeff Miglicco, CEO and co-founder of PureWay Compliance, is building the often-overlooked infrastructure that makes at-home healthcare safer for people, communities, and the environment. As injectable medications move from clinics into everyday life, PureWay addresses the growing risks of improper sharps disposal through compliant, mail-back, and recycling-focused solutions. This episode explores how responsible waste management completes the lifecycle of medical innovation and why it matters more than ever.

In this episode of Innovation Saves Lives, host Leonard Kim sits down with Donna White of the BHRT Training Academy to explore how balancing hormones can transform health, energy, and longevity. Listeners will discover the science behind bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), the myths that have long surrounded it, and how innovation is driving a new era in preventive healthcare. Whether you're a clinician, wellness enthusiast, or simply seeking better vitality, this episode offers eye-opening insights into the future of hormonal health.

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:442ce252-ff76-43c8-ac28-3788e82e87ae-5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode of Innovation Saves Lives, host Leonard Kim sits down with Dr. Michael Morris, co-founder of United Theranostics, to explore how radiopharmaceutical therapy is transforming the fight against cancer. Discover how precision medicine and real-time imaging are helping doctors target tumors with unprecedented accuracy while minimizing side effects. Learn how United Theranostics is expanding access to these groundbreaking treatments across the U.S., bringing hope and innovation to communities nationwide.

Join host Leonard Kim on Innovation Saves Lives as he speaks with Dr. Sud Agarwal, founder of iNGENū CRO, about how clinical trials are being transformed through automation, global operations, and strategic use of AI. Discover how iNGENū is cutting timelines from months to weeks and slashing trial costs by up to 90%, all while increasing global diversity and data quality. If you're in biotech or medtech, this episode is a must-listen for scaling research faster and smarter.

Former cardiac surgeon Dr. Bo Gu joins Innovation Saves Lives to reveal how Youlify is transforming the broken world of medical billing with AI. He shares why physician burnout, denied claims, and outdated payment systems are putting the entire healthcare system at risk — and what he's doing to fix it. This episode dives into the financial side of healthcare most people never see but everyone is affected by.

Peter Whitehead, CEO of Light AI, joins to unpack how a sore throat can quietly unravel public health, and why AI might be the unlikely hero. From global antibiotic misuse to the trillion-dollar cost of misdiagnosis, this episode traces the ripple effects most of us never see. It's not just about tech; it's about changing how the world gets well.

Miles Beckett walked away from a career in surgery and ended up co-creating YouTube's first viral hit before turning to health tech. His latest venture, Flossy, didn't just pivot — it cracked open the messy truth about dental front desks and built an AI agent to fix it. In this episode, we get into Fiona, the AI that's quietly replacing voicemail and reshaping the economics of dental practices.

Join Innovation Saves Lives as we dive into the groundbreaking journey of Dr. Paula Ferrada, a trailblazing surgeon and leader reshaping trauma care and surgical education. From breaking barriers as one of the few Latina department chairs in the U.S. to championing collaboration and innovation in medicine, her story is one of resilience, leadership, and impact.

Too many patients leave the hospital only to end up back there due to a lack of post-discharge support, but Dimer Health is changing that. In this episode of Innovation Saves Lives, Caroline Hodge, CEO and co-founder, talks with host Leonard Kim and shares how her experience as a physician assistant and two-time cancer survivor led her to build an AI-powered solution that reduces readmissions by 68% and ensures patients aren't left to navigate recovery alone. Tune in to learn how Dimer Health is redefining transitional care and making healthcare more proactive, personalized, and effective.

Weight loss isn't just about dieting, it's about addressing the root causes of poor health. In this episode, Dr. Christina Campbell and Dr. Bruce Phillips reveal why obesity is a symptom, not the problem, and why quick fixes like Ozempic fail to offer lasting results. Learn how their Hack the Code program helps people achieve real, sustainable health through metabolic flexibility, lifestyle changes, and personalized strategies that go beyond the scale.

In this episode of Innovation Saves Lives, host Leonard Kim interviews Insoo Park, founder and CEO of EcoSense, about the dangers of radon exposure and his innovative solutions for detecting it. Park explains how radon, an invisible radioactive gas, contributes to thousands of lung cancer cases each year, especially among non-smokers. He discusses the development of EcoSense's digital radon detectors, which provide real-time, hourly readings to help homeowners monitor fluctuating radon levels. Park emphasizes the importance of awareness, early detection, and ongoing monitoring to prevent radon-induced health risks.

In this episode of Innovation Saves Lives, host Leonard Kim talks with Nicholas Mathews, CEO of Stillwater Behavioral Health, about overcoming addiction. Mathews shares his personal recovery story and discusses the challenges of the evolving drug epidemic, particularly the dangers of fentanyl. He emphasizes the importance of comprehensive treatment approaches, including community support and clinical strategies, while advocating for policy changes to better support individuals in recovery and reduce the stigma around seeking help.

In this episode, host Daniel Farina interviews Dr. Peter Bonutti, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of a business incubator. Dr. Bonutti shares his background in medical innovation and discusses his passion for early-stage R&D. He also talks about his experience with a unique neuromodulation system, highlighting the technology's potential for treating severe headaches. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Bonutti's journey in medical innovation and the challenges he has faced along the way.