Newgen Health: A Q&A with Saras Agarwal

How do we bring high-quality diagnostics into the hands of patients, no matter where they live? In the latest episode of Innovators & Insights, Christopher Strohsahl, President & CEO of Drummond Scientific Company, speaks with two leaders driving that mission forward: Ken Mayer, CEO & Founder of HealthCheck, and Heather Lucore, Consultant for HealthCheck and CEO & Founder of HJL Consulting Group. Together, they unpack how HealthCheck is advancing a new model of connected, at-home diagnostics, bridging care gaps through smart technology, strategic collaboration, and regulatory foresight. Read the full interview write-up: https://lnkd.in/ewnizRm7 #InnovatorsAndInsights #DiagnosticsManufacturing #HealthCheck #CreateAndSaveLives #WhereInnovationScales

Lisa Collins, CEO of Optum Advisory Services, recently joined our Scrub Capital clinician community for an outstanding fireside chat. Lisa leads one of the most influential advisory teams in health care, guiding the industry’s biggest players through major transformations. Highlight reel below! Our conversation dove into the realities behind health care innovation, and moving beyond the “death by pilot” phase to achieving true operational integration. Lisa shared her view on the three pivotal drivers shaping health care today: total cost of care, workforce, and regulatory compliance. We particularly loved Lisa’s insights on the human dynamics of health care transformation: “Change doesn’t happen at the speed of technology, it happens at the speed of trust.” Her perspective on legacy deeply resonated with what we strive for at Scrub Capital. Interested in joining our community? Link in comments below. Want to connect and learn more? Reach out to me, Rebecca Mitchell, or Christina Farr Raihan Faroqui, MD, Sandeep Pulim M.D., Natalie Davis, Jacob Reider, Alyssa Abo, MD, MBA, FAIUM, Kevin Foley, M.D., Morgan Jeffries , Danish Nagda, Neil A. Martin, MD, and 850 other leaders

Thrilled to introduce FYI: For Your Innovation video, a series dedicated to exploring bold ideas that redefine what’s possible in healthcare. In our inaugural episode, I sat down with Samarth Mathur, Managing Director of Optum Philippines, to dissect how innovation isn’t just a buzzword but a necessity to solve systemic challenges: cost, access, quality, and patient-centric care.     This series embodies my vision to spark dialogue, inspire action, and empower our teams to think disruptively. Our iNNOV8 program is a testament to this mission—it’s not just about incremental change but rebuilding healthcare from its core. Whether you’re in the industry or simply passionate about progress, join us in shaping a future where innovation isn’t optional — it’s imperative. https://lnkd.in/g9Zfp2F8 #FutureOfHealthcare #InnovationInAction #iNNOV8 #Optum

Launch with clarity, not guesswork. Triangle Insights Group’s Market Access Accelerator uncovers the key drivers behind payer policy decisions, integrating clinical, competitive, and reimbursement landscapes to inform smarter, faster launch strategies. By leveraging 15+ years of archived payer policies through Policy Reporter by Valeris, Market Access Accelerator empowers life sciences teams to: • Benchmark launch KPIs • Anticipate policy review timelines • Understand how market dynamics impact quality of access Together, Triangle Insights Group and Policy Reporter by Valeris provide a data-driven approach to navigating the complexities of market access, because your launch depends on it. Reach out to connect at https://lnkd.in/eZ6-TWYF #TriangleInsightsGroup #MarketAccess

Last week, we had the pleasure of presenting six impactful sessions at the Practice Management Conference in Laois, Ireland. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing highlights from each one. First up: SureMed, a digital solution designed to streamline PMA form handling for GPs. SureMed replaces manual processes with a secure, paper-free workflow — improving turnaround times, reducing errors, and supporting faster payments. To learn more about the platform and its impact, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eUSYWRCd 📍 Stay tuned as we share more highlights from the conference this week. #SureMed #HealthTech #Ireland

Healthcare leaders have long asked for tools that connect care and cost, right at the point of decision. Today, I’m excited to announce that Premier Inc. has acquired IllumiCare to do just that – further driving our mission of enabling better, faster and smarter healthcare. This partnership unlocks growth opportunities across Premier’s service lines, including clinical trial optimization, revenue cycle improvement and value-based consulting. Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eJuGcfWy

We’re thrilled to announce that Premier has acquired IllumiCare—a bold step forward in our mission to drive innovation and transformation across healthcare. IllumiCare’s smart, real-time clinical decision support solutions directly align with our commitment to enabling better, data-driven care. Their EHR-integrated tools provide physicians with actionable intelligence that enhances patient safety, reduces unnecessary costs, and supports more informed decision-making—right at the point of care. Bringing IllumiCare into the Premier family amplifies our shared vision: empowering healthcare providers with smarter technology to drive better outcomes. This is more than an acquisition—it’s a strategic collaboration to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today. Together, we’re accelerating the future of care. #PremierInc #IllumiCare #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalExcellence #SmartHealthTech #PointOfCare #HealthcareTransformation

As part of its rapid growth and long-standing commitment to client success, Vee Healthtek, a leading provider of technology-driven healthcare solutions, is proud to announce the relocation of its corporate headquarters from New York City, New York, to Plano, Texas today. “The opening of our new headquarters in Plano represents a major step forward for Vee Healthtek,” Matt Michaels, CEO, commented. “New York City was our home for many years and served our company well, but we are excited that Plano will allow for greater agility in creating value for our clients. This move prepares us for future opportunities and reflects our unwavering commitment to addressing providers’ and payers’ evolving needs.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDtbY2e3 #veehealthtek #plano #healthcarenews

Women’s health is overdue for a transformation, and innovation alone isn’t enough. This Thursday, Healthtech Innovation Qld brings together bold minds tackling real barriers in access, equity, and scale. Our founder, Ali Stokes, joins a stellar line-up to share how Beyond The Clinic is designing tech-enabled care models that meet women where they are, beyond traditional settings, and outdated systems. 📍 Brisbane 🗓️ Thursday 💬 Come for the science, stay for the system change.