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Transforming healthcare through innovative technology solutions


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Our Consulting Team

At the heart of our health tech consulting company lie two pivotal forces driving innovation and excellence: our Clinical Advisory Team and Innovation Advisory Team. These distinguished panels comprise top-tier professionals and industry pioneers, dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through technology. With a unique blend of practical experience, strategic vision, and deep industry knowledge, they empower us to deliver solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also deeply relevant to the healthcare community. Read on to discover how these groups contribute to our mission, ensuring our projects not only meet but exceed the dynamic needs of healthcare providers and patients.

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Peter Feinberg

Seasoned Innovator at the Intersection of Technology and Healthcare

With over 25 years at the forefront of the technology industry Peter Feinberg is an experienced IT professional with considerable success in the realm of health technology. Peter's journey began in the dynamic environment of the Dotcom boom where he was part of the pioneering team at Netscape. His passion for discovery and development, underpinned by a relentless curiosity, saw him evolve with the industry, from the early days of mobile and IoT technologies to the sophisticated digital landscapes of today.

Peter is one of the first and only Silicon Valley professionals to obtain a Master's degree from Stanford's cutting edge Clinical Informatics Management program, the culmination of a life long commitment to effectively integrating technology and healthcare. Throughout his diverse career Peter has been instrumental in shaping the technological landscape of healthcare and has developed a comprehensive understanding of the sector's complexities and nuances. This diversity of experience has not only honed his skills across multiple domains but also fueled his passion for Product Management, a role in which he has demonstrated consistent success across serial enterprises. In this role, Peter excelled in crafting sophisticated technological solutions, seamlessly blending innovation with user-centric design to revolutionize healthcare delivery and outcome optimization. This expertise was most notably demonstrated in both his transformative work at MDLive, where he directed the redesign of their mobile application into a state-of-the-art telehealth platform, and at Siemens Healthineers, where he spearheaded the development of an AI tool focused on optimizing nurse scheduling and combating burnout.

A pioneer in health technology, Peter has been instrumental in propelling startups from inception to success, showcasing his ability to translate visionary ideas into reality. His extensive experience with APIs, EHRs, and AI places him at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation. His work is characterized by a user-first approach, ensuring that technology solutions are not only advanced but also intuitive and accessible.

Peter's commitment extends beyond technology; he is a dedicated husband and father, and his empathy and compassion shine through in his professional ethos. He is an advocate for making advanced healthcare accessible to all, irrespective of economic status. Peter's journey is not just about technological advancement but about harnessing technology to bring compassionate, accessible care to everyone.

Clinical Advisory Team

A distinguished group of practicing professionals equipped to provide expert advice and hands-on assistance for specific projects within our health tech consulting company. This group embodies a rich tapestry of experience and knowledge, spanning various specialties and healthcare disciplines. Their direct involvement in the healthcare industry enables our company to bridge the gap between innovative technology solutions and the practical, day-to-day challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients alike.

The presence of a dedicated Clinical Advisory Group is invaluable to our mission of transforming healthcare through technology. They bring a critical perspective to our work, ensuring that our solutions are not only technologically advanced but also clinically relevant, user-friendly, and aligned with the highest standards of patient care. Their insights help in tailoring our strategies to meet the nuanced needs of the healthcare sector, from enhancing patient safety and improving care outcomes to optimizing operational efficiencies. In essence, this group ensures our innovations are grounded in real-world applicability, making them a cornerstone of our approach to health tech consulting. Their expertise is instrumental in guiding our projects towards success, fostering a collaborative environment where technology and healthcare expertise converge to create impactful solutions.

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Garret Morris MD

Associate Clinic Director, Division of Pain Medicine

Dr. Morris is a board-certified, fellowship-trained anesthesiologist with a clinical focus on pain medicine. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Pain Medicine of the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Morris has expertise in chronic pain management, inpatient pain management, spine care, and functional restoration.

He treats a wide range of pain conditions including musculoskeletal, neuropathic, visceral and mixed. With each patient in his care, Dr. Morris' objective is to alleviate suffering using the treatment approach that is most likely to maximize effectiveness and minimize risk. The focus is on using the least invasive interventions possible to improve each individual's function and quality of life.

To help achieve these goals, Dr. Morris takes a holistic approach encompassing six domains of pain management: pharmacological, interventional, behavioral/psychological, physical rehabilitative, alternative and complementary therapies, and self-management. Often this approach requires a multidisciplinary team of diverse professionals with Dr. Morris overseeing care planning, implementation, and follow-up. This is especially helpful for challenging cases, where a collaborative team-based approach affords greater potential for superior outcomes.

Dr. Morris communicates closely with referring physicians to devise holistic pain management that fits holistically into each patient's comprehensive care plan.

Dr. Morris has authored articles and reviews in publications including Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Society for Artificial Organs Journal, Cancer Detection and Prevention, and the Journal of Orthopedics & Sports Physical Therapy. He also has contributed the chapter “Occipital Nerve Block” in the textbook Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical, Interventional, and Behavioral Approaches published by the American Academy of Pain Medicine. In addition, Dr. Morris has contributed online content on postoperative pain relief to the electronic forum, The Stanford Anesthesia Informatics and Media Lab (AIM).

He has made presentations at conferences including the American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting and the Annual Rochester (New York) Regional Anesthesia Symposium. He also has delivered invited lectures, most recently on interventional techniques for the treatment of spinal disorders as part of the Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Project.

Dr. Morris' honors for clinical practice include awards from Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He has received recognition for his scholarship from the Dannemiller Memorial Education Foundation and Midwest Anesthesia Residents.

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Briana Feinberg

Clinical Nurse III

Briana, a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse, has a robust history in the hospital and healthcare industry, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in operations management, critical care medicine, therapeutic communication, and patient safety. With a solid educational foundation in Nursing Science from San Francisco State University, Briana brings a comprehensive skill set to her role as a Clinical Advisor. Her extensive experience, spanning over seven years at Stanford Health Care, encompasses critical and diverse areas of patient care, from intermediate ICU/telemetry to oncology and beyond.

Briana's versatility is showcased through her ability to adapt and excel in various units, having floated to 30 different units within the hospital. Her role in critical situations, including serving as a Charge RN and acting as a champion for new hospital initiatives, highlights her leadership and commitment to excellence in healthcare. Briana's involvement in the rollout of new technologies hospital-wide, coupled with specialized training in LVAD and preceptorship, underscores her pivotal role in advancing patient care and nursing practices.

Professional Achievements:

  1. Diverse Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated excellence across a broad spectrum of nursing units, including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, and more, ensuring high-quality care in multiple high-stakes environments.
  2. Leadership in Hospital Operations: Proven capability in leading shifts, managing patient overflow areas, and contributing to the smooth operation of the hospital as a Charge Nurse and clinical leader.
  3. Technology and Innovation Champion: Key player in the introduction and implementation of new technology across the hospital, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care quality.
  4. Preceptorship and Mentorship: Recognized for excellence in mentoring new nurses, contributing to the development of the nursing workforce through dedicated preceptorship.
  5. Specialized Clinical Training: Holds specialized training in areas such as LVAD, showcasing a commitment to continuous learning and expertise in critical care.
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Julia McQueary

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

With over seven years of dedicated experience in nursing, specializing in behavioral health, psychiatry, adolescent mental health, and acute substance abuse detox nursing, Julia brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a deep understanding of mental health care to her role as a Clinical Advisor. Her extensive background in various healthcare settings, including emergency psychiatric care and acute psychiatric care for children and adolescents, makes her an invaluable asset to any healthcare consulting team.

Julia's commitment to delivering top-tier mental health nursing care, especially to underserved populations, is a cornerstone of her professional ethos. She continuously broadens her knowledge in mental health and psychiatric nursing, ensuring that her advice and strategies remain cutting-edge and patient-centric. Her proficiency extends beyond direct patient care, encompassing the review and enhancement of medical policies, hospital literature, and electronic health records systems, positioning her as a strategic asset in healthcare consulting.

Professional Achievements:

  1. Mental Health Care Expertise: Demonstrated excellence in managing a spectrum of mental health conditions, with a strong focus on inpatient treatment.
  2. Policy and Literature Enhancement: Proficient in the critical review and revision of medical policies and hospital literature, aligning them with the latest healthcare standards.
  3. EHR System Optimization: Skilled in the enhancement of Electronic Health Records systems to boost patient care efficiency and accuracy.
  4. Commitment to Patient-Centered Care: A passionate advocate for high-quality, patient-centered care, particularly in challenging psychiatric emergency settings.
  5. Collaborative Team Approach: Proven ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare processes.
  6. Educational Leadership: A strong educational background in nursing, coupled with a commitment to mentoring and educating emerging healthcare professionals.

Innovation Advisory Team

A distinguished cadre of professionals at the forefront of the health tech landscape. These seasoned advisors are actively engaged in the latest developments within the health and technology sectors, offering invaluable strategic counsel and hands-on support for our projects. Their commitment extends beyond traditional advisory roles, directly impacting the direction and success of our initiatives. By leveraging their extensive experience and acute insights, we ensure that our solutions are not just cutting-edge but also deeply attuned to the intricate demands of the healthcare industry. The active involvement of our Advisory Group is essential, enabling us to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of health tech consulting with unparalleled expertise. Their contributions are pivotal in guiding our company to develop innovative, practical solutions that drive progress, enhance patient care, and lead the transformation in healthcare technology.

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Egan Schulz

Design Lead

Digital Product Development

Director, UX Design

Apple, Rivian, PayPal, Siemens, Snowflake, and Scout Motors

Egan is an executive design leader who's been creating emotional products; products people love for 28 years. He has been designing digital experiences at influential technology companies like Apple, Rivian, PayPal, Siemens and Snowflake. For more than 6 years has embraced remote/hybrid work for his teams.

Fueled by a passion for delighting customers with cutting-edge, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing products, Egan thrives in collaborative environments working with talented individuals. He inspires his best work through these partnerships and in turn, pushes his teams to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results.

An 11-year Apple veteran, Egan has spent a career democratizing and reinventing video, audio, photography, advertising, books, music and movies. Along the way Egan has earned 77 patents for his creations. He's designed eco-systems, applications, features, and invented new controls and widgets.

Most recently Egan has spent 3 years at Rivian creating a nearly 60 person organization. His Enterprise & Fleet design team created an application ecosystem for supplying, building, purchasing, servicing, and managing vehicles unrivaled in the automotive industry.

Recently Egan has started a new design organization at Scout Motors and looks forward to speaking about his current work in the future.

Egan donates his time guest lecturing and working with students at his alma mater.

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Ashley Gibson

Head of Production

Eko Health

A proven product leader in A.I, marketplaces and healthcare. He has demonstrated the ability to set strategy, scale teams and build process, to deliver products that exceed customer expectations. Ashley is passionate about team development and focuses on building and playing to his team members' strengths. He operates with an open door policy, and will share as much as he is able with his team members as he truly believes knowledge is empowerment. Ashley believes in setting strategy that is actionable by creating high-level KPIs that can cascade down to every member of his team.

The solutions he has built include:

  1. Telehealth platforms encompassing voice, video, chat and chatbot
  2. Provider workflows encompassing urgent care and chronic conditions in the medical and mental health space
  3. Healthcare and consumer marketplaces
  4. A.I. to drive patient behavior and provider decision support
  5. Highly scaled solutions spanning desktop and mobile
  6. Healthplan and health system EMR/CRM integrations

Specialties: Product Management, Telehealth, Product Development, Business Strategy, DTx, eCommerce, Executive vision development, Health Care, Design Thinking, Coaching, EMR, Social Media, SEM , Mobile, SAAS, Data Science, Machine Learning, Web, Application development, Talent Recruitment and Retention, Web Services, New Product Development, Web analytics, User Experience, Team Building and Leadership, Project Management, iOS, Android, P&L Responsibility, Contract Negotiations, Product Roadmap.