Why Oral Health Is the Missing Link in Healthcare Innovation with Katie D'Amico

Most healthcare founders think the challenge is getting funding.But the real challenge?Building something the healthcare system can actually adopt.In this episode of Provider’s Edge, I sat down with 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐃’𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨 from CareQuest Innovation Partners.We dissected why healthcare founders must focus on workflow alignment, pilot validation, partnerships, and operational infrastructureBefore chasing rapid scale.We also explored why overlooked spaces like oral health and medical-dental integration are becoming some of the biggest opportunities in healthcare innovation today.If you’re building in healthcare right nowThis conversation will challenge how you think about growth, partnerships, and what it really takes to become “fundable.”𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:✅ What investors and accelerators actually look for✅ Why pilots matter more than pitch decks✅ How healthcare founders can reduce adoption friction✅ Why collaboration is becoming a competitive advantage✅ What sustainable healthcare scaling really looks like𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲Why Samsung Bought Xealth and What Founders Should Learn - This episode explores how healthcare founders create enterprise value by solving workflow friction, integrating digital tools into clinical care, and building connected healthcare ecosystems that providers will actually adopt.How Virtual Care Keeps Patients Inside Health Systems - This conversation focuses on integrated care delivery, patient retention, virtual care adoption, and why healthcare systems increasingly prioritize connected ecosystems instead of isolated point solutions.How AgeTech Startups Win Hospital Trust With Wound-Care Pilots - This episode breaks down how healthcare startups gain credibility through pilots, clinical validation, and operational readiness instead of relying on hype or early visibility alone.Where Are You Focused Right Now?1️⃣ Need More Pilots, Partnerships, or Revenue?You're building momentum, having conversations with investors, developing partnerships, and growing your team.The next stage of growth often comes down to knowing where to focus, which opportunities to prioritize, and who can help open the right doors.<span style="background-color: