Rewarding Undetectability to End HIV with SHINE's Co-Founder & CEO Mackenzie Copley

Ben revisits the application of innovation to deliver healthcare transformation – this time the merging technology with social science to reward undetectability in the fight against HIV.  We meet Mackenzie Copley, Co-Founder & CEO of SHINE, who shares his journey from a young volunteer to creating a groundbreaking app that incentivizes HIV patients to remain virally suppressed by providing financial rewards. They discuss the economic and ethical implications of this approach and SHINE's potential impact on ending the HIV epidemic. Mackenzie also details the pilot project in Las Vegas and the regulatory challenges faced, ensuring the app's effectiveness and security for participants. This episode is a compelling look into how innovative incentives can transform global health. Tune in for insights on compassion, technology, and the future of HIV treatment.

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00:00 Introduction to
the Podcast

00:33 Why Focus on
HIV?

01:46 Meet Mackenzie
Copley

02:21 Mackenzie's
Journey into HIV Advocacy

04:39 Founding One
Tent Health

05:36 Achievements
and Recognition

06:34 Introduction to
SHINE

07:00 The 90-90-90
Plan Explained

08:55 The Vision
Behind SHINE

12:34 Funding and
Sustainability

16:14 Challenges and
Future Plans

20:39 Choosing Las
Vegas for the Pilot

21:39 The Impact of
Trump's HIV Program

22:58 SHINE: Tech
Startup or Program Implementation?

25:01 Mission
Statement: Wrapping the World in Love

27:37 Ensuring Data
Privacy and HIPAA Compliance

32:35 Future
Expansion and Long-Term Strategy

37:04 Call to Action:
Join SHINE's Journey

37:52 Contact
Information and Final Thoughts

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