Smarter Systems, Better Care Podcast

About Smarter Systems, Better Care Podcast

Smarter Systems, Better Care is a dynamic podcast designed for healthcare innovators who want to drive meaningful change in the industry. Hosted by John Faulkner, the show explores bold ideas and cutting-edge technologies that are transforming healthcare—making it faster, smarter, and more human. New episodes each week. Whether you're a healthcare leader, digital health pioneer, IT disruptor, or policy shaper, Smarter Systems, Better Care is your go-to source for inspiration and actionable insights. Subscribe and stay ahead in the movement to make smarter systems equal better care.

Publisher

Smarter Systems, Better Care Podcast

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2025

Latest episode

4 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2025

   Functional Medicine Advocate | Rebecca Vigeant on Smarter Systems, Better Care

   Rebecca Vigeant’s journey is one of transformation, from a Physician Assistant in academic urology at Tufts Medical Center to a passionate advocate for functional medicine and root-cause healthcare. In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, Rebecca shares how her child’s struggle with eczema and food allergies led her to discover the power of functional medicine and inspired her mission to help families heal through systems-based, whole-patient care.We discuss bridging academic science and clinical medicine, the challenges of chronic disease management, and how functional medicine is changing the paradigm for patients and providers alike.If you’re interested in the future of healthcare innovation, patient-centered care, and the role of functional medicine in solving chronic disease, this conversation is a must-watch.🔔 Subscribe for more insights from leaders transforming healthcare: YourHealthcareITexpert📲 Let’s connect—follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/johnathonfaulkner💬 What’s one small change you’ll test this week to make care smarter—reduce friction, improve a workflow, or help one more person—and what would it take to make it stick. Drop your answer in the comments below!☑️ Ready to build smarter systems and deliver better care? Subscribe now and hit the bell—new episodes every week. https://www.youtube.com/@YourHealthcareITexpert?sub_confirmation=1---------------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of John Faulkner—your backstage pass to building smarter systems and delivering better care.*This is Smarter Systems, Better Care: bold ideas, breakthrough tech, and real-world playbooks delivered with Big Creator energy. Each week, host John Faulkner sits down with operators, clinicians, founders, and policy shapers who are actually moving the needle—think automation that closes care gaps in Medicare and Medicaid with Adam Kustin, or Stone Bodini’s visionary take on data transparency and measurement. We don’t just talk solutions—we unleash them, with jaw-dropping ROI, powerful stories, and strategies you can steal and put to work tomorrow.➡️ John is a Healthcare Growth Architect and CEO of The Faulkner Group, a boutique advisory for leaders who refuse to settle for broken systems. Over 13+ years, he’s helped hospitals, women’s health and fertility groups, specialty and concierge practices, and health-tech companies reimagine workflows, scale sustainably, and reduce burnout. His philosophy is simple: complexity shouldn’t crush impact. With modern tools (AI included as a force multiplier, not a silver bullet) and evidence-based operations, he designs practices that are efficient and enduring—so leaders can focus on growth, innovation, and the outcomes only they can deliver.You’ll also get practical insights from The Faulkner Group’s Epic consulting work—especially in women’s health—where clinically informed, peer-reviewed build (in modules like Epic Stork and ClinDoc) turns clean configuration into meaningful adoption, smoother go-lives, and lasting results.If you’re a healthcare leader, digital health pioneer, IT disruptor, clinician, or operator hungry to make smarter equal better care, you’re in the right place.*Hit Subscribe and activate notifications to catch every new drop.*---------------Explore our boutique advisory for healthcare leaders ready to scale smarter systems.*The Faulkner Group:* https://faulknergroupconsulting.com/---------------#JohnFaulkner #FunctionalMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #SmarterSystemsBetterCare #ChronicDiseaseSolutions

2. 

   4 Oct 2025

   Medical Gaslighting in Healthcare 💥Dr. Efrat LaMandre on Patient Advocacy & Functional Medicine

   What happens when science-driven patients are dismissed, ignored, or told “it’s all in your head”?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre, a national voice on medical gaslighting and host of The Medical Disruptor Podcast.Dr. LaMandre shares her powerful journey from running a conventional medical practice to becoming a leading advocate for functional medicine, patient empowerment, and Nurse Practitioner leadership. Her story was forever changed when her wife became ill pushing her to uncover deeper answers and challenge the broken systems of healthcare. @DrEfratLaMandre  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6OkCk1JNEMzvMHm_YepXmw) 👉 In this conversation, we cover:Medical Gaslighting ➡ why patients are dismissed and what can be done to fix itFunctional & Integrative Medicine ➡ how it goes beyond conventional carePatient Advocacy ➡ strategies for being heard in a system that often silences patientsNurse Practitioner Leadership ➡ why NPs are at the forefront of healthcare transformationSpeaking & Advocacy ➡ how Dr. LaMandre sparks bold conversations on national stages🔔 Subscribe to Smarter Systems, Better Care for more conversations with healthcare disruptors: @YourHealthcareITexpert📌 Connect with Dr. Efrat LaMandreWebsite: drefratlamandre.comPodcast: The Medical Disruptor📌 Connect with John Faulkner, Host of Smarter Systems, Better CareLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnfaulknerWebsite: johnfaulkner.co📲 Let’s connect—follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/johnathonfaulkner💬 What’s one small change you’ll test this week to make care smarter—reduce friction, improve a workflow, or help one more person—and what would it take to make it stick Drop your answer in the comments below!☑️ Ready to build smarter systems and deliver better care? Subscribe now and hit the bell—new episodes every week. https://www.youtube.com/@YourHealthcareITexpert?sub_confirmation=1*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of John Faulkner—your backstage pass to building smarter systems and delivering better care.*This is Smarter Systems, Better Care: bold ideas, breakthrough tech, and real-world playbooks delivered with Big Creator energy. Each week, host John Faulkner sits down with operators, clinicians, founders, and policy shapers who are actually moving the needle—think automation that closes care gaps in Medicare and Medicaid with Adam Kustin, or Stone Bodini’s visionary take on data transparency and measurement. We don’t just talk solutions—we unleash them, with jaw-dropping ROI, powerful stories, and strategies you can steal and put to work tomorrow.➡️ John is a Healthcare Growth Architect and CEO of The Faulkner Group, a boutique advisory for leaders who refuse to settle for broken systems. Over 13+ years, he’s helped hospitals, women’s health and fertility groups, specialty and concierge practices, and health-tech companies reimagine workflows, scale sustainably, and reduce burnout. His philosophy is simple: complexity shouldn’t crush impact. With modern tools (AI included as a force multiplier, not a silver bullet) and evidence-based operations, he designs practices that are efficient and enduring—so leaders can focus on growth, innovation, and the outcomes only they can deliver.You’ll also get practical insights from The Faulkner Group’s Epic consulting work—especially in women’s health—where clinically informed, peer-reviewed build (in modules like Epic Stork and ClinDoc) turns clean configuration into meaningful adoption, smoother go-lives, and lasting results.If you’re a healthcare leader, digital health pioneer, IT disruptor, clinician, or operator hungry to make smarter equal better care, you’re in the right place.*Hit Subscribe and activate notifications to catch every new drop.*Explore our boutique advisory for healthcare leaders ready to scale smarter systems.*The Faulkner Group:* https://faulknergroupconsulting.com/#JohnFaulkner #HealthcareReform #MedicalGaslighting #PatientAdvocacy

3. 

   1 Oct 2025

   OB/GYN to Hormone Health Pioneer: Dr. Tara Scott on Endometriosis, Integrative Medicine & Resilience

   In this episode of Smarter Systems, Better Care, I sit down with Dr. Tara Scott, MD — known as “The Hormone Guru” — to explore her remarkable journey from OB/GYN to a leading voice in hormone health, integrative medicine, and preventive care.Dr. Scott’s passion began with her own health struggles, including endometriosis, infertility, and irregular cycles. After losing her brother unexpectedly at age 38 — despite being considered “healthy” by traditional standards — she knew something deeper needed to be addressed in modern medicine.Today, as the founder of Revitalize Medical Group and the Hormone Guru Academy, Dr. Scott helps men and women restore hormone balance, prevent chronic disease, and achieve true vitality. Her evidence-based, root-cause approach challenges the conventional system of symptom management and offers a pathway to lasting wellness.👉 In this conversation, we cover:Dr. Scott’s personal battle with endometriosis and infertilityWhy she transitioned from conventional OB/GYN to integrative, functional medicineThe connection between hormone imbalance, chronic disease, and patient outcomesHow her plane crash survival and life challenges built resilience and purposePractical advice for patients and clinicians seeking better solutionsIf you’re passionate about hormone health, functional medicine, women’s health, endometriosis, or root-cause care, this episode is a must-watch.📲 Let’s connect—follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/johnathonfaulkner💬 What’s one small change you’ll test this week to make care smarter—reduce friction, improve a workflow, or help one more person—and what would it take to make it stick? Drop your answer in the comments below!☑️ Ready to build smarter systems and deliver better care? Subscribe now and hit the bell—new episodes every week. https://www.youtube.com/@YourHealthcareITexpert?sub_confirmation=1---------------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of John Faulkner—your backstage pass to building smarter systems and delivering better care.*This is Smarter Systems, Better Care: bold ideas, breakthrough tech, and real-world playbooks delivered with Big Creator energy. Each week, host John Faulkner sits down with operators, clinicians, founders, and policy shapers who are actually moving the needle—think automation that closes care gaps in Medicare and Medicaid with Adam Kustin, or Stone Bodini’s visionary take on data transparency and measurement. We don’t just talk solutions—we unleash them, with jaw-dropping ROI, powerful stories, and strategies you can steal and put to work tomorrow.➡️ John is a Healthcare Growth Architect and CEO of The Faulkner Group, a boutique advisory for leaders who refuse to settle for broken systems. Over 13+ years, he’s helped hospitals, women’s health and fertility groups, specialty and concierge practices, and health-tech companies reimagine workflows, scale sustainably, and reduce burnout. His philosophy is simple: complexity shouldn’t crush impact. With modern tools (AI included as a force multiplier, not a silver bullet) and evidence-based operations, he designs practices that are efficient and enduring—so leaders can focus on growth, innovation, and the outcomes only they can deliver.You’ll also get practical insights from The Faulkner Group’s Epic consulting work—especially in women’s health—where clinically informed, peer-reviewed build (in modules like Epic Stork and ClinDoc) turns clean configuration into meaningful adoption, smoother go-lives, and lasting results.If you’re a healthcare leader, digital health pioneer, IT disruptor, clinician, or operator hungry to make smarter equal better care, you’re in the right place.*Hit Subscribe and activate notifications to catch every new drop.*---------------Explore our boutique advisory for healthcare leaders ready to scale smarter systems.*The Faulkner Group:* https://faulknergroupconsulting.com/

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