Bob and Dutch in this episode ask the age old question "Did you do the most?" What's your Didymos killer? Did you do the most as a healthcare leader to take out the proverbial asteroids that are diminishing healthcare and making the path to affordable medicine cluttered with trash and debris? As a nation, we spend millions of dollars on targeting Earth killer sized asteroids but when it comes to our healthcare we take a much less pragmatic approach. Why does this continue and what moral obligation do healthcare leaders have to do everything in their power to stop it and THINK DIFFERENTLY? Is t ..read more

One must ask their peers often..."Why are great leaders so few and far between?" Some leaders have an innate relentless pursuit to build something great and lead those around them to do the same. In this episode Bob speaks once again with Dutch Rojas, the CEO of Sano Surgery, a fearless leader in a world where the coveted position is akin to a spring of cool water in a sea of sand. Dutch carries his torch high and his sword higher as he forges on in the fight for a stronger healthcare system for all. So where does it begin? Where do the challenges become foregone conclusions of success achieve ..read more

Dear SMASHer... buckle your seatbelt! It sounds like a page ripped out of a comic book but this time its real. Every once in a legendary while a star is born and iconic figure emerges from the fire of pain that's been pelted to those in need, you know the ones less fortunate than most. As they lift their heads and stare at the mountaintop a victor raises his voice, clenches his fist, and through the grit of his teeth says, "This terror stops NOW!". The hero in this story doesn't wear a cape, although it may be fitting. Instead this is a man of high moral character, the intestinal fortitude of ..read more

Welcome back SMASHers to a new episode with Bob, Jonny B Lightning and Danny from SOHO where the tantalytical topic of "Healthcare Payment Models" is poked, prodded, and interrogated for life, liberty, and the success of modern healthcare! Which way should we go? Left or Right? Value Based or Alternative? Meaningful Use or Quality? As we round the wagons and spin the wagon's wheel of fortune where do you stand on this topic? Ask your physician what they prefer and maybe you'll get to watch a great show while you listen to the SMASHit podcast. Join the conversation and reach out and touch us at ..read more

15 episodes deep and Bob and Jonny B Lightning dive into all facets of "Pricing Transparency" in Medical Device and healthcare. How does it affect of the overall cost of healthcare? Will transparency help to eliminate waste and drive efficiencies in healthcare to the forefront? The Hospital Price Transparency rule went into effect on January 1, 2021. Is your organization prepared to be compliant? If not prepared to be fined. Listen to the show and learn how to be prepared for compliance and how much the fines could be. Have more input then contact us and join the podcast as a guest. Contact us ..read more

In episode 14 we journey through the technological realm that most of us experience daily in different shapes and sizes. We "sometimes" efficiently interact socially and operate in our own private lives and circles, with the use of technology, better than one may do at a top tier organization. Team SMASH focuses on medical device suppliers and their distributors as well as hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. We stand up look executives directly in the ear and ask..."What type of team should your med device company be developing in this technological age?". Do you have what it takes to br ..read more

How do we quantify the cost of the inefficiencies in medical device supplier operations? How can collecting and crunching the data help? In this episode Bob and Jon discuss the different ways that inefficiencies in medical device supplier operations have created barriers to entry, loss of sales, inventory management issues, critical setbacks in logistics, and much more from their 30 plus years of experience in med device. One major takeaway is that medical device executives and hospital administrators are certainly not using all of the benefits technology has to offer. Join the conversation an ..read more

Do Grandma and Grandpa deserve better treatment than being regarded as a data point? Sound like a silly question? Well, that's because it is! www.smashIThealthcare.com ..read more

Do Grandma and Grandpa deserve better tech that can help improve their quality of life and make  their care more efficient? Sound like a silly question? Well, that's because it is! Bob and Jon discuss what senior healthcare should look like and bring up some interesting conversation points in this episode. Tune in and join the conversation by visiting us at www.smashIThealthcare.com ..read more

When is the right time to seek medical care? Get a good laugh with this one! Listen to the entire episode and laugh some more (Episode #5). www.smashIThealthcare.com ..read more