Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast, produced by @MaynardNexsen, takes a deep dive into two of America's largest industry sectors.

Joined May 2020
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📢“There are still so many diseases of which there aren't medicines that cure. And that's why we're all here.” Fritz Bittenbender of @genentech reflects on the mission that continues to drive innovation across the biotechnology industry. 🎧 Listen now: thepulsehealthcast.com
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Recorded at the 2026 @NCLifeSci Meeting, we welcome Fritz Bittenbender of @genentech to discuss their legacy of innovation & their new manufacturing investment. Tune in for a look at what's next for biotechnology and NC's growing life sciences ecosystem: thepulsehealthcast.com
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Meet this episode’s guest: Tom Alapaattikoski, Co-Founder & CEO of Brinter. Tom leads Brinter in developing 3D bioprinted regenerative implants for human tissue repair. Tune in to hear his vision for the future of regenerative medicine: thepulsehealthcast.com
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Hands-on training is taking on a new meaning at @waketechcc. With a new simulation hospital underway, students will be able to train in realistic clinical environments & practice responding to scenarios they will likely encounter on the job. Tune in: open.spotify.com/show/5iALGR…
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Meet this episode’s guest: Dr. Scott Ralls, an award-winning education administrator + President of @waketechcc. Dr. Ralls helps lead NC's largest community college's efforts to prep students for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. Tune in: thepulsehealthcast.com
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NC has established itself as a leader in biomanufacturing, but the opportunity extends across the life sciences ecosystem. @NCLifeSci's Laura Gunter shares how the state can build on research, talent, & infrastructure to drive innovation at every stage: thepulsehealthcast.com
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At the 2026 @NCLifeSci Annual Meeting, we welcome their President, Laura Gunter, to discuss the evolution and future of North Carolina’s growing life sciences industry. Tune in for a look at what it will take for NC to remain a leading life sciences hub: open.spotify.com/show/5iALGR…
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📢 “An overarching goal of ours is advanced medicine close to home.” Keeping high-quality care accessible within local communities is a priority for @CaroMontHealth. VP Del Murphy discusses how strategic growth is helping expand care across the Carolinas: thepulsehealthcast.com
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Meet this episode's guest: Del Murphy, VP & Chief Strategy Officer of @CaroMontHealth. Del shares his perspective on the value of independent health systems, community-focused care, strategic growth & more. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: open.spotify.com/show/5iALGR…
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This week we welcome Del Murphy of @CaroMontHealth to discuss the growth and evolution of one of the Carolinas' largest independent healthcare systems. Tune in for a look at how CaroMont is balancing community-focused care and long-term sustainability! 🌐thepulsehealthcast.com
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Meet this episode's guest: Richele Taylor of @SCMedAssoc. Richele shares her perspective on physician burnout, administrative burden, healthcare consolidation, scope of practice, & workforce challenges facing healthcare organizations across SC. Tune in: thepulsehealthcast.com
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Meet this episode's guest: Dr. Gene Brown of Charleston ENT & Allergy. Dr. Brown shares his perspective on the challenges facing independent practices, the importance of physician autonomy, and how CHS ENT & Allergy has grown while remaining independent: thepulsehealthcast.com
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This episode, Dr. Susan Wilson of the Charleston Healthspan Institute discusses the common misconceptions about hormone therapy and its potential benefits for healthy aging. Tune in now for an informed discussion on HRT and hormone health: open.spotify.com/show/5iALGR…
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💬“The combination of a dedicated clinician combined with an empowered patient and generative AI will accomplish outcomes that are not just better, but exponentially better.” - @RobertPearlMD 🔊 Tune in to the latest episode: open.spotify.com/show/5iALGR… 🌐 thepulsehealthcast.com
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Meet this episode's guest: @RobertPearlMD, a respected healthcare leader, author, & professor. Dr. Pearl shares his perspective on how #AI could reshape healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, & reduce administrative burdens. 🎧 Stream now: open.spotify.com/show/5iALGR…
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How will generative #AI address some of healthcare's biggest challenges? @RobertPearlMD shares his expertise on how AI could reshape care delivery and highlights the barriers to adoption and the importance of physician training and buy-in. Tune in now: open.spotify.com/show/5iALGR…
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“We’ve created a model where #Rheumatologists don’t have to sacrifice any independence or autonomy.” Mike Chavez & Ray Waldrup believe independent practices don't have to change to access the resources needed to compete in today's healthcare marketplace: thepulsehealthcast.com
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