Innovation as a Mindset with Nick Schwartzrock
Join Liz Cunningham in this episode of Elevate Care as she interviews with Nick Schwartzrock, founder and CEO of Advanced Recovery Specialists. Together, they explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology and compassionate care in the healthcare industry. This episode dives deep into telehealth and remote patient monitoring, showcasing how innovation, agility in leadership, and a patient-first mindset are transforming the way healthcare is delivered. Nick shares the lessons learned from his career, successful case studies of healthcare technology applications, and his vision for the future of telehealth in a post-COVID world. #elevatecare
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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Advanced Recovery Specialists
01:20 – The Evolution of Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring
04:12 – Integrating AI in Healthcare
06:07 – Innovation as a Mindset
10:21 – Learning from Failure in Healthcare
13:17 – Agility in Leadership and Product Development
15:36 – Humanizing Healthcare Products
21:17 – Telehealth Trends Post-COVID
26:06 – Future Innovations in Telehealth
28:25 – Success Stories in Patient Care
About Nick
Nick Schwarzrock has a decorated history of serving physicians and patients to the utmost. Having accumulated 25+ years of experience in the medical device industry, Nick understands that the focus must remain squarely on positive outcomes for actual people. Nick has built highly effective sales teams and has overseen the development and implementation of winning sales and marketing strategies across global markets. Mr. Schwarzrock has applied his expertise, from pioneering startups to commercializing new technologies, to invigorating mature organizations. Throughout all of his experiences, Nick has remained committed to advancing innovative solutions by way of effective healthcare products and compassionate service.
About Liz
Liz Cunningham, Vice President of Digital Solutions at AMN Healthcare since 2020, drives digital transformation for a seamless user experience powered by self-service, AI, and automation. She manages a diverse team of senior leaders and team members across product management, digital marketing, engineering, analytics, and user experience. In 2023, Liz also assumed the role of transforming AMN's enterprise customer support department, implementing new technology and a streamlined operating model.
In her 11-year tenure with AMN, Liz has taken on various roles, from heading AMN's clinician strategy during COVID-19 response to leading enterprise operations and branding for the Healthcare Staffing Divisions. Presently, Liz leads her team in managing the industry-leading healthcare professional application, AMN Passport, and spearheads new digital experience platforms, fostering digital-first engagements for clients and candidates.
Outside of work, Liz is dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship. As a Board Member for the ZIP Launch Pad, a San Diego State-funded Innovation center, she actively champions early-stage startups founded by SDSU students and faculty. In her free time, Liz is cultivating a unique passion for cheese and is working towards becoming a cheese monger, adding a flavorful layer to her diverse interests.