Literacy-RX
Literacy-RX Podcast
Susan Perry:
On the1st episode of the Literacy-RX podcast, Susan Perry, CEO & Founder of SpeechMED, talks about the origins of SpeechMED and the impact the healthcare system had on her and her family. They speak on how SpeechMED can benefit patients who are lacking health literacy and those who are affected by language barriers.
John Nosta:
On the 2nd Episode of the Literacy-RX podcast, John Nosta, Innovation Theorist, is interviewed about his thoughts on how AI and technology can be used to engage with patients and mend problems in healthcare. They discuss new and different ways that evolving technology can be used to benefit healthcare.
Soojin Jun:
On the 3rd episode of the Literacy-RX podcast, Soojin Jun, Pharmacist and Patient Safety Advocate, speaks on her past and how she lost someone to the healthcare system because of a lack of communication and information that was provided from doctors and caregivers. She also talks about the importance of health literacy and how having knowledge of medications and drugs can positively have when dealing with the healthcare system.
Joseph Kvedar:
On the 4th episode of the Literacy-RX podcast Joseph Kvedar M.D., Professor of Dermatology, talks about his journey and introduction into the healthcare scene and speaks on the importance of telemedicine and the greater effect and advantage that digital health has on patients and doctors.
Katie Cornish:
On the 5th episode of the Literacy-RX podcast, Katie Cornish Ph.D. PMP, Director of Clinical Trials at Tigerlily Foundation, discusses clinical trials and how problematic the healthcare system can be and issues patients face when dealing with health literacy. She mentions the importance of “meeting the patient where they’re at” and how medical companies can improve the clinical trial process.
Ray Pedden:
On the 6th episode of the Literacy-RX podcast, Ray Pedden, Strategy Advisor, Medicaid Innovation Collaborative, is interviewed and gives his thoughts from experience about the great importance of health literacy and how medical information needs to be simplified for patients. He also talks about language and how important translations are in the medical field to ensure that patients can thoroughly understand and follow the information provided.
Dr. Chethan Ramprasad:
On the 7th episode of the Literacy-RX podcast, Dr.Chethan Ramprasad, Gastroenterologist/Physician at Beth Israel Deaconess, talks about his experience with colonoscopies and gives us his insights on the procedure and the surrounding medical world. He informs listeners about the misconception with colonoscopies and how important and safe the screening process is, along how vital it is to be properly prepped for these procedures.