Thought Leadership
The IoT market has witnessed substantial growth, transforming technology and connectivity. Paragon Innovations, led by CEO Mike Wilkinson, specializes in embedded systems and product development for diverse industries. IoT enables wireless communication between machines and computers, facilitating tracking and interaction. Advancements in cellular technologies like CAT-M1 and NB-IoT have made IoT more accessible and affordable….
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Paragon Innovations
Consistent Engineering Process Leads to Excellent Results
Dr. Philip Purdy, co-founder and CMO of Endophus Holdings, has revolutionized blood pressure monitoring during medical procedures. Recognizing the limitations of analog technology, he developed the Indifis pressure sensing access system, which utilizes fiber optic pressure sensors for precise measurements. Partnering with Paragon Innovations, led by CEO Mike Wilkinson, ensured the successful implementation of the…
Engineering & Construction
Maximizing and Managing Engineering Partners
Secure Tech Systems, led by Juliana Goldenberg and Steve Kirby, specializes in critical incident notification systems and has successfully implemented its solutions in courthouses, schools, and government facilities. Their technology automates alarm dispatch to law enforcement, ensuring immediate responses to emergencies. The Wave Plus system offers versatile notifications, including text messages, emails, and activating visual…
Engineering & Construction
How to Take a Prototype to Production with Mike Wilkinson
Mike Wilkinson, the founder and CEO of Paragon Innovations, shares valuable insights into the process of transitioning from prototype to production. Customer feedback is crucial in refining the product, and alpha and beta testers play a vital role in ensuring it meets their specific needs and use cases. Designing for manufacturability (DFM) is essential to…
Engineering & Construction
Innovation vs. Invention with Mike Wilkinson
Mike Wilkinson, the founder and CEO of Paragon Innovations, sheds light on the distinction between innovation and invention. Inventions are groundbreaking creations that introduce entirely new concepts or technologies, while innovations involve improving existing ideas. Differentiating between the two is crucial for approaching projects with clarity and purpose. Inventions defy planning and scheduling, while innovations…
Engineering Experience
Turning Crisis into Engineering Opportunity with Mike Wilkinson
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Paragon Innovations, under the leadership of Mike Wilkinson, exhibited remarkable resilience and innovation. They saw the market downturn as an opportunity to reimagine their strategies and adapt accordingly. With a seamless transition to remote work, Paragon Innovations ensured uninterrupted service to their clients. Leveraging technology, they provided their customers with advanced…
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Navigating the Denial Pipeline: How Medicare Advantage Plans Reshape Access to Care
Medicare Advantage was sold as a smarter, more efficient way to care for seniors, but too often the efficiency seems to land on the wrong side of the patient–provider relationship. When plans deny or delay needed services through opaque rules and weak oversight, beneficiaries feel it first—in missed therapies, postponed procedures, and a…
Up Next: Demographic Change, Education, and the Future of Texas and the Nation
Houston’s unmatched diversity and rapidly growing young population are reshaping the city’s economic future — and offering clues about what’s ahead for the nation. In the upcoming episode of Weaver: Beyond the Numbers, the conversation explores how immigration, education, and demographic momentum intersect to create extraordinary opportunities when supported with the right investments.
Rebecca Interview: When Peer-to-Peer Reviews Stop Being About the Patient
Behind the sterile labels of “inpatient” versus “observation” care is a messy reality: clinicians and insurers often enter peer-to-peer reviews without a shared rulebook, turning what should be a clinical dialogue into a box-checking exercise. The speaker’s frustration points to a broader problem in U.S. healthcare utilization management—decisions about coverage can feel pre-decided,…
Navigating Payer Denials: A Physician Advisor’s Perspective #2
A physician advisor recently described a case that should unsettle anyone who cares about fair, clinically grounded coverage decisions: a Medicaid patient arrived comatose from an overdose, was emergently intubated, developed aspiration pneumonia, and stayed through three midnights before leaving against medical advice. By any bedside standard, this is acute, unstable care—exactly what…