HealthCare UnTold

Our guest today is Aaron Painter, the CEO of Nametag. Aaron shares his journey from a 14-year career at Microsoft, where he held various leadership roles across multiple countries, to founding Nametag. Driven by his personal experiences with online fraud and identity theft, Aaron has created cutting-edge technology that offers unprecedented protection from digital manipulation and impersonation fraud.Aaron discusses the evolution of fraud, from simple check scams to sophisticated digital impersonation using deepfakes, and highlights the surge in remote work-related security threats, especially in health care. He explains how Nametag's DeepFake Defense technology verifies authentic identities. Aaron also provides some practical ways to help protect your digital identity.HealthCare UnTold recognizes Aaron Painter and Name Tag for their dedication to identity safety.#DigitalSafety#ProtectYourData#SecureYourInformation#ThinkBeforeYouClick#ProtectYourDigitalIdentity

14 Feb 25min

Our guest today is, Devon G. Peña the Founder and President of the Acequia Institute, a non-profit grant-making foundation dedicated to supporting environmental and food justice. The Institute is based on a 181-acre acequia farm in Viejo San Acacio, CO, situated on the ancestral lands and waters of the Nuchu, Dinè, Tewa, and Genizaro peoples.Established in 2006, the Acequia Institute focuses on the protection and preservation of acequia farming communities in the Upper Rio Grande region. Its key areas of focus include Water Democracy, Resilient Agriculture, and Environmental Justice.HealthCare UnTold celebrates Devon as a national treasure. As a farmer, seed-saver, plant-breeder, and philanthropist, he works tirelessly to conserve ancient foods and create Solidarity Economies with local creators. His efforts aim to improve his community health and wealth and to honor the beauty of ancestral food and growing practices. The work of the Acequia Institute is a gift to us all. Gracias to the Acequia Institute and Devon Pena!#acequiainstitute.org#devonpena#seedguardians#heritagecusine#deepfood#sanluismarket#solidarityeconomies#ancestraldiets#waterdemocracy#environmentaljustice

28 Jan 59min

Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls & gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers.Several of the Las Fotos Project members have been impacted by the LA Fires, in response they have begun documenting the stories of artists who lost their equipment and studios in the fires.They are calling on artists impacted by the fires to share their stories on their website: lasfotosproject.org. By reading these stories, you can connect with and support the artists directly. If a particular story moves you, contact Las Fotos Project, and they will facilitate a direct connection with the artist.Organizations like Las Fotos Project, which support Latina/o/x artists and creatives, need our help to continue their vital work. You can make direct donations at lasfotosproject.org.Gracias Las Fotos Project for your dedication to supporting our artists and young people impacted by the LA Fires.Sí, Se Puede!#supportlasphotoproject.com#supportLAfiresurvivors#supportlatinosimpactedbyLAFires#LAFireSupport

17 Jan 9min

Our guest today is Dante King, M.ED, CHRMP, Dante is an incredible speaker, author and consultant known for his work in the fields of diversity and anti-racism. He is particularly focused on addressing systemic racism, bias, and discrimination within organizations and institutions. King leverages his expertise to help organizations understand and dismantle structural inequities, foster inclusive environments, and implement transformative change. As a consultant, he provides training, workshops, and strategic guidance to help leaders and teams recognize and address implicit biases and historical patterns of exclusion.#DanteKing.com quity#RacialEquity#StandAgainstRacism#UnityinDiversity#Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness#400YearHolocaust

19 Des 202430min

Our guest today is Vanessa Villaverde, the senior program investment officer at the CHCF Innovation Fund, which invests in technology and service companies with the potential to significantly lower the cost of care or to improve access to care for Californians with low incomes. Vanessa is an exceptional health leader with her eye on expanding the contributions of Latina/o/x innovators in health technologies,Before joining CHCF, Vanessa worked at health tech companies Caresyntax and Remedy Partners, where she developed value-based care programs and products. She worked at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 10 years advising on innovative payment models, state Medicaid policy, and 1115 waivers. She has invested into health care companies through special purpose vehicles and Angel networks, created a nonprofit to further readiness for Black and Latino/x founders looking to fundraise, and served as a venture scout for Vamos Ventures, an LA-based and Latino/x-led VC fund providing capital to Latino/x and diverse teams in health care, wellness, workforce, fintech, and sustainability.HealthCare UnTold expresses its gratitude to Vanessa for her dedication and hard work in enhancing the health and prosperity for our communities.#VaneesaVillaverde#CAHealthCareFoundation#HealthCareInnovation#LatinoTechnologyStartups

28 Nov 202427min

Our guest today is Jacob Kendall, Jacob is a dedicated health advocate and a multifaceted expert. With a strong background in demographics, Jacob excels at analyzing health trends and identifying community needs. In this podcast he provides us with important insights about the roles and importance of immigrant health providers. His personal experiences as a patient within hospital and health systems as a patient, give him a unique perspective.Jacob is a speaker and educator and supports families who are in need of advocacy, you can contact him at:jacobevanskendall.com

8 Nov 202421min

We are honoring the Loma Prieta Earthquake which took place on October 17, 1989 in Watsonville, California, by recasting our original podcast. We want to honor those who lost their lives and to those who responded to save lives and servethose who were impacted.You will hear about the fundamentals of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery particularly for vulnerable communities.  Our podcast features Interviews with medical providers and Watsonville community leaders who responded immediately after the earthquake; these local heroes provide their first-hand oral histories of the creative steps they took to quickly outreach to and serve farmworkers and the Watsonville Community.Understanding the long-term impact of disasters/pandemics reminds us of the transformation that can happen when people work together to prepare for and respond to the needs of vulnerable groups. HealthCare UnTold dedicates this podcast to those who work tirelessly everyday to improve conditions in and empower their communities.

24 Okt 202434min

Our guest today is Mayukh Choudhury, the Co-founder of Milaap and GetCopayHelp. Milaap is one of India’s leading crowdfunding platforms, connecting individuals and organizations with supporters to raise funds for medical emergencies and other critical causes. Through Milaap, thousands have received financial support for their medical needs.As a co-founder of GetCopayHelp, Mayukh has enabled US patients to access high-cost medications affordably. The platform simplifies the process by identifying medication assistance programs and managing the administrative tasks involved.Mayukh is deeply passionate about ensuring that financial barriers do not stand between life and death, hope and despair. At HealthCareUnTold, we honor Mayukh for his entrepreneurship and unwavering commitment to helping others around the world.

17 Okt 202421min