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The BetterCare PodcastEp 32 – Delivering Care Where It's Needed Most – Dr. DeAnn Bullock (Nashville General)EvidenceCare's CEO, Bo Bartholomew, sits down with Dr. DeAnn Bullock, Chief Medical Officer at Nashville General Hospital, to discuss clinical leadership at a safety-net hospital. From her background in emergency medicine to her current role overseeing hospital-wide clinical operations, Dr. Bullock shares how Nashville General delivers care to underserved populations while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.The conversation covers Dr. Bullock's journey from emergency department physician to CMO, practical strategies for improving clinician workflows, building equitable care programs that address patient needs beyond medical treatment, managing partnerships with other health systems, and what it takes to balance...
2025-12-1631 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 31 – Leading a Diversified Health System – Jason Zachariah (Lifepoint Health)In this episode of The BetterCare Podcast, Bo Bartholomew (EvidenceCare) talks with Jason Zachariah (EVP, Chief Operating Officer, Lifepoint Health) about the real-world mechanics of running a distributed system: connecting data across settings, improving flow from ED to inpatient to post-acute, clarifying ownership around bed management and transfers, and building an inclusive culture that enables teams to execute. They also touch on the leadership journey—what scales, what doesn’t, and how to balance mission and margin without losing sight of the frontline. Recorded live during Nashville Healthcare Sessions 2025. Topics include:Why a diversified foot...
2025-10-2925 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 30 – Scaling Operational AI across Healthcare – Dr. Edmund Jackson (UnityAI)In this episode of The BetterCare Podcast, Amy Deaton (EvidenceCare) sits down with Dr. Edmund Jackson (UnityAI) during Nashville Healthcare Sessions 2025 to talk about where AI is delivering dependable value in healthcare operations today, and how to deploy it safely and responsibly. Drawing on Edmund’s experience leading data science at HCA Healthcare and now building AI for clinical operations, they dig into why AI succeeds (or stalls), how to move beyond pilots, and what it looks like to deliver measurable value—not only in hospitals but across the broader healthcare ecosystem.Key TakeawaysOper...
2025-10-0831 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 29 – Medicaid Reform and the One Big Beautiful Bill – Darin GordonEvidenceCare’s VP of Clinical Strategy, Carol Howard, sits down with Darin Gordon—Founding Partner of Speire Healthcare Strategies, President & CEO of Gordon & Associates, and former Director and CEO of TennCare—to break down what the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) means for hospitals and Medicaid programs across the country. Drawing on his decades of public service and national consulting work, Darin explains how OBBB impacts Medicaid eligibility, funding, and operations—and what hospital leaders must do to stay ahead of these sweeping changes.The conversation covers critical topics like new work requirements for Medicaid recipients...
2025-08-1143 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 28 – Confronting Clinical Variation – Dr. Michael van DurenEvidenceCare’s Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Michael van Duren, current Medical Director at Providence Health Plan and an expert clinical advisor to multiple companies and health systems over the years.They discuss how health systems can approach the difficult but necessary work of reducing unwarranted clinical variation with practical strategies that engage physicians at an individual level and also make a system-wide impact.Drawing from his experience at multiple hospitals, Dr. van Duren shares lessons learned from building variation reduction teams, introducing unblinded peer metrics, and helping physicians reflect on...
2025-07-1444 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 27 – The 100-Day Challenge to Reduce Hospital LOS – Dr. Walker Keach (Denver Health)EvidenceCare’s Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Walker Keach, Medical Director of Hospital Care Management and Patient Flow at Denver Health.Dr. Keach shares how his team successfully reduced length of stay (LOS) by launching a multimodal improvement initiative—without compromising patient outcomes. Dr. Keach walks us through the urgent 100-day challenge issued by Denver Health’s CEO, how they targeted specific DRGs, leveraged internal data tools, and changed the cultural conversation around LOS. He also addresses common concerns about readmissions and explains why Length of Stay Index (LOSI) is a more action...
2025-06-0228 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 26 – Mastering Hospital Change Management – Live PanelEvidenceCare’s VP of Clinical Strategy, Carol Howard, leads a discussion on mastering change management and process improvement in hospitals. Panelists Candice Powers from USA Health, Jason Metcalf from CommonSpirit, and Ryan Schultz from UAB Medicine share their insights into effectively managing change in complex healthcare environments and the nuances of choosing the appropriate project management methodologies. The conversation highlights the importance of communication, measurement, and cultural understanding in facilitating successful project implementation and ensuring changes stick.Key Takeaways:Effective change management in healthcare relies on strategic communication, process monitoring, and understanding the "why" be...
2025-04-2152 min
Cut the $hITTranslating Tech: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare InnovationThis week, Bryan sits down with Kyle Duke, CIO of EvidenceCare, to dig into the critical intersection of technology and healthcare. With nearly 20 years of experience in health tech—from nimble startups to major enterprises—Kyle brings a unique lens to the conversation. They explore the growing demand for "technology translators" inside organizations, the evolving role of clinical decision support tools, and why Kyle remains optimistic about the future of tech-supported healthcare. If you're into real talk about where healthcare and innovation collide, this one’s for you.
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2025-04-1554 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 25 – ViVE 2025 Conversations on Healthcare InnovationEvidenceCare’s Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviewed four digital health experts in their respective areas – Dr. Aaron Wilcox from Kaiser Permanente, Meghan Huffman from Novant Health, Dr. Jordan Messler from Glytec, and Dr. Rich Loomis from Elsevier.In this episode, we cover helpful digital health strategies for hospitals, specific use cases for AI in clinical care, approaches to reducing clinical burden and burnout, and what areas of healthcare our guests most wish to fix. Key Takeaways:Integration of Digital Health – Dr. Aaron Wilcox explores how digital solutions enhance patient care journe...
2025-03-1035 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 24 – How to Be a Successful Hospital CMO – Dr. Rex Hoffman (Providence)In this special episode, guest host, Dr. Rex Hoffman (Providence) facilitates a conversation with Dr. Doug Koekkoek and Dr. Mark Olszyk on how to be a successful hospital Chief Medical Officer.All 3 of our guests have extensive experience as CMOs and have collaborated together on books and presentations to help other aspiring CMOs to succeed in their positions. Most recently, Dr. Rex Hoffman authored, I Want to be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?In this episode, they share some of the insights from that book and their own experiences of leading from the CMO...
2025-02-1735 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 23 – Leading at the Intersection of Healthcare and Business – Scott Becker (Becker's Healthcare)EvidenceCare’s CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviews Scott Becker, Founder, Publisher, and Chief Content Officer for Becker's Healthcare.Scott shares stories and examples of bringing entrepreneurship to large organizations, how clinical leaders can build great teams and avoid burnout, and innovative approaches to some of healthcare’s biggest issues such as physician shortages and rising costs.Key Takeaways:Entrepreneurial Drive: Lessons from Scott's journey from law to healthcare media on using entrepreneurial spirit to innovate within established industries.Building Great Teams: Success in any field requires cultivating and working with talented teams; a key theme Scot...
2025-01-2734 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 22 – Navigating Medicare Advantage Challenges for Hospitals – Live PanelIn this episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's VP of Clinical Strategy, Carol Howard, hosts a live panel of experts on regulatory updates and strategies for health systems related to Medicare Advantage and the two midnight rule to assure compliance and optimize revenue capture.Guests:Jackie Kimmell, Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst, The Health Management AcademyDr. Adam Fall, Corporate Medical Director of Utilization Management, Erlanger Health SystemDr. Jeny McNair, President and Chief Physician Advisor, Physician Advisory, Med-MetrixKey Takeaways:Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are set to grow significantly, prompting policy changes to control...
2024-11-1858 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 21 – Live from Nashville Healthcare Sessions – Part 2In this special episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's President & COO, Amy Deaton, engages with industry leaders live at the Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference to discuss the evolving industry landscape. These conversations focus on rural healthcare challenges, integrated mental health services for women's health, and patient-centric solutions in digital innovation.Guests:William Haugh: Division President of Lifepoint HealthAmy Green: Founder & CEO of Mamaya HealthAnika Gardenhire: Chief Digital & Information Officer of Ardent HealthKey Takeaways:Maintaining local healthcare services and how technology is a pivotal aid in overcoming rural healthcare challenges.How improved EHR...
2024-11-0420 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 20 – Live from Nashville Healthcare Sessions – Part 1In this special episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's CEO, Bo Bartholomew, brings together a diverse group of healthcare leaders to explore innovation and transformation within the industry. Recorded live from the Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference, the conversations emphasize the importance of collaboration, technology, and strategic partnerships in redefining patient care.Guests:Phil Gibbs: CEO of Care Transformation StudioVic Gatto: Co-founder & Managing General Partner of Jumpstart CapitalFahad Tahir: President & CEO of Ascension St. ThomasJudith Byrd: Executive Director of the Greater Nashville Venture Capital AssociationMarty Bonick: President & CEO of Ardent HealthKey Takeaways:Cross-Industry...
2024-10-2837 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 19 – Aligning Clinical Initiatives to Financial Outcomes – Melinda Hancock (Sentara Health)EvidenceCare’s Co-Founder & CMO, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Melinda Hancock, EVP & Chief Transformation Officer for Sentara Health.Melinda shares how health systems can use transformation processes to align and balance clinical practices, patient outcomes, and financial sustainability.Key Takeaways:Healthcare Transformation: How to approach integrating clinical and financial goals, while still focusing on optimizing care delivery and ensuring patient safety and quality.Ideation and Innovation: Unique ways to encourage innovation that allows all employees to submit ideas with a robust vetting and prioritization process to ensure impactful projects are implemented.Technology and Analytics: Investments in...
2024-10-1431 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 18 - The Economics of Healthcare - Adam Kaufman (BSW Health)EvidenceCare’s CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviews Adam Kaufman, digital health expert and consultant, currently at Baylor Scott & White Health.Adam and Bo provide insight into the evolution of digital health innovation and economics for healthcare leaders looking to navigate today's complex landscape.Key Takeaways:Economic Distribution in Healthcare: They break down how healthcare spending is allocated.The Evolution of Digital Health: From early telephonic disease management to today's sophisticated digital platforms.Strategic Alignment in Innovation: Learn why aligning digital health initiatives with strategic goals is key to driving operational success in health systems.The Fu...
2024-09-1639 min
Health:Further70 - Surgeon General's Bold Move: Gun Violence and Social Media Under Fire!In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics including the economic impact of rising hospital prices, the challenges faced by pharmacies like Rite Aid and Walgreens, advancements in healthcare AI, policy changes on gun violence and social media by the Surgeon General, and recent venture capital trends in healthcare. We also explore the integration of healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente's acquisition of Cone Health and the implications of new pharmaceutical developments such as generic GLP-1 medications.Guest Host Bio:Bo Bartholomew is the CEO of EvidenceCare and Managing Partner of Rockmont...
2024-06-301h 43The BetterCare PodcastEp 17 - How to Improve Clinician Technology Adoption - Dr. Jon Handler (OSF HealthCare)EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Jon Handler, Senior Fellow of Innovation at OSF HealthCare.Jon explores the intricacies of healthcare innovation, sharing his journey on getting adoption for various clinical technologies and the critical nexus of coding and clinical practice.Key Takeaways:Practical tips for engaging clinicians and hospital leaders in new technologyDeveloping an EHR system before they were mainstreamServicing the "long tail" in healthcareStrategically using AI to benefit the patientEpisode clarifications from Dr. Handler:Dr. Handler's residency was at George Washington-Georgetown's combined emergency medicine re...
2024-06-2850 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 16 - Lessons Learned from a New EHR Implementation - Dr. Stacey Johnston (Baptist Health Jax)EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Stacey Johnston, VP and Chief Applications Officer at Baptist Health (Jacksonville).Stacey shares the complexities and triumphs of transitioning to a new EHR system and takes listeners behind the scenes of Baptist Health's remarkable journey achieving a ten-star Epic implementation rating within its first year.Key Takeaways:Emphasizing the culture of collaboration led to the successful Epic implementation at Baptist Health.The challenges of change management and training during the transition to a new EHR were mitigated through targeted physician support.Innovations and op...
2024-05-2939 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 15 – Fighting the Fear of AI in Healthcare – Dr. Michelle Flemmings (Oracle)EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Michelle Flemmings, Industry Executive & Market Development Director at Oracle.Michelle shares a compelling and challenging vision for using AI technology in healthcare and her journey from emergency physician to physician executive.Key Takeaways:How to challenge executive hesitation for adopting AI for cliniciansPractical ways to adopt emerging tech and AI solutions in hospitalsThe "simple" things that help prevent cyberattacksHow Oracle is working to have a global impact on healthcareDr. Michelle Flemmings Bio:As the Industry Executive Director and Market De...
2024-05-0241 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 14 – Keys to Successful Tech Adoption – Novlet Mattis (Orlando Health)EvidenceCare’s Chief Operating Officer, Amy Deaton, interviews Novlet Mattis, SVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Orlando Health.Novlet shares how technology is leveraged at Orlando Health to greatly enhance patient care and outcomes, as well as the importance of doing the hard work of updating outdated systems. This discussion is hospital leaders wanting to be at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare IT.Key Takeaways:Novlet Mattis narrates her unexpected entry into the field of healthcare IT and her rise to a leadership role, advocating the importance of a passion fo...
2024-02-1322 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 13 – Prioritizing Patient Safety and Quality – Dr. Miguel Benet (Community Health Systems)EvidenceCare’s Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Miguel Benet, SVP of Clinical Operations at Community Health Systems (CHS).Miguel shares the focus behind significant reduction in patient safety events over the past decade at CHS, and their approach to scaling clinical operations while considering local market needs. Key Takeaways:The importance of patient engagement and dedication to safety initiativesThe concept of "rigidly flexible" in clinical operations in order to promote innovative improvementUnique ways of expanding into digital health and AI in areas like remote patient monitoring for improved outcomesDr. Benet's ow...
2024-01-3028 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 12 – How to Advance IT Initiatives in a Lean Environment – Al Smith (Lifepoint Health)EvidenceCare’s CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviews Al Smith, SVP and Chief Information Officer at Lifepoint Health.Al shares his background and journey to becoming a CIO and how he manages IT resources in a lean environment, as well as the top IT initiatives for Lifepoint, including a detailed breakdown of cost-cutting, efficiency, and growth.Key Takeaways:Combatting the biggest healthcare IT risks such as data breaches and ransomware.How AI and ML can assist in making caregivers more efficient without replacing them.The role of the CIO balancing risk mitigation, innovation, collaboration, and translation of...
2023-12-1241 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 11 - Creating a Culture of Innovation - Bill Sheahan (MedStar Health) & Bo Wilkes (Ballad Health)On this episode, EvidenceCare's CEO, Bo Bartholomew, interviews Bill Sheahan - Chief Innovation Officer for MedStar Health and Executive Director of the MedStar Institute for Innovation - and Bo Wilkes - President of Ballad Ventures and Managing Director of Ballad Health Innovation - on how they've helped create cultures of innovation in their health systems.Key Takeaways:Health systems must balance maximizing their core services while also transforming for the future.The culture of healthcare organizations can be a barrier to innovation, but change is necessary for long-term success.Tracking and managing initiatives is a challenge...
2023-12-0443 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 10 - How to Balance Operations and Innovation as CDO - Jeff Sturman (Memorial)On this episode, EvidenceCare's Chief Operating Officer, Amy Deaton, interviews Jeffrey Sturman - SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Memorial Healthcare System. Special thanks to CHIME for co-hosting the live event.Key Takeaways:Balancing operations and innovation in healthcare requires prioritizing initiatives based on strategic goals.Aligning digital innovation around patient-centered initiatives.Engaging with technology partners who can collaborate and provide valuable insights is crucial for success.Leveraging technology to enhance consumer engagement and wellness is essential for delivering better care.Jeff Sturman Bio:Jeff Sturman is Senior Vice President and Chief Digital...
2023-11-0742 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 9 - Reigniting Physician Satisfaction in Technology - Dr. Damon Broyles (Mercy)On this episode, EvidenceCare's Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Damon Broyles, VP of Clinical Innovation at Mercy Technology Services.Some of the topics covered include:Leveraging technology for clinician wellness and vocational satisfactionUsing AI to remove administrative tasks from cliniciansHow to identify population health issues upstream from the hospitalEffective quality metrics to deliver exceptional value-based careDamon Broyles Bio:Dr. Damon Broyles currently has the privilege of serving as VP of Clinical Innovation for Mercy Technology Services, part of Mercy’s Office of Transformation. Mercy is a $6B healthcare or...
2023-09-2641 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 9 - Reigniting Physician Satisfaction in Technology - Dr. Damon Broyles (Mercy)On this episode, EvidenceCare's Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Fengler, interviews Dr. Damon Broyles - VP of Clinical Innovation at Mercy Technology Services.Some of the topics covered include:Leveraging technology for clinician wellness and vocational satisfactionUsing AI to remove administrative tasks from cliniciansHow to identify population health issues upstream from the hospitalEffective quality metrics to deliver exceptional value-based careDamon Broyles Bio:Dr. Damon Broyles currently has the privilege of serving as VP of Clinical Innovation for Mercy Technology Services, part of Mercy’s Office of Transformation. Mercy is a $6B he...
2023-09-2640 min
The Compliance GuySeason 6 - Episode 33 - Dr. Brian Fengler of EvidenceCareOn this episode, Sean was joined by Dr. Brian Fengler of EvidenceCare to discuss the state of healthcare and what he as an Emergency Room Physician has see as opportunities to gain access to evidence based care information to assist in the treatment of patients at bedside faster and more accurately.
About Dr. Fengler: (https://evidence.care/)
Dr. Brian Fengler is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of EvidenceCare. During his career as an emergency medicine physician, Brian saw and experienced a provider struggle to access evidence-based content quickly and at the bedside. Looking to...
2023-09-1441 min
Healthcare AmericanaPatients Before Pixels: EvidenceCare's EHR SolutionOn this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig, CEO of Freedom Healthworks, is joined by Dr. Brian Fengler, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of EvidenceCare. They tackle the pressing issue of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) overwhelming healthcare providers. Did you know that doctors spend twice as much time with computers as they do with patients? Dr. Fengler shares how EvidenceCare eases this burden by integrating directly into the physician's EHR workflow, providing much quicker access to vital patient data. Discover the story behind EvidenceCare's origin, sparked by a challenging patient interaction that emphasized the need for streamlined access...
2023-09-0727 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 8 - Length of Stay and Capacity Management - Lee Ann Liska (Vanderbilt)On this episode, EvidenceCare's VP of Clinical Revenue Cycle Integration, Carol Howard interviews Lee Ann Liska, COO & Interim President of Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital.Some of the topics covered include:How to measure and track length of stayCreating transparent reporting and conversations with physiciansRunning an Operational Control Center to manage capacityImplementing predictive AI modeling for capacityLee Ann Liska Bio:Lee Ann Liska has over 38 years of health systems management experience with a background in hospital operations, physician practice management and ambulatory services. Prior to starting at VUMC, Liska served as an Operations...
2023-08-3147 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 7 - How Clinical Ops Influence Quality Outcomes - Dr. FJ Campbell (Ardent)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare CMO, Brian Fengler interviews FJ Campbell, CMO of Ardent Health Services.Some of the topics covered include:How clinical operations influence quality outcomesThe importance of aligning metrics and missionHow Ardent achieved an A safety rating from LeapfrogThe creation of Ardent's Innovation StudioFJ Campbell Bio:At Ardent, Dr. FJ Campbell works closely with hospital and division leadership, as well as medical staff and physician organizations to improve quality through system-wide outcomes measurement and performance improvement initiatives. He brings significant experience developing local and national...
2023-07-1140 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 7 - How Clinical Ops Influence Quality Outcomes - Dr. FJ Campbell (Ardent)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast EvidenceCare CMO, Brian Fengler interviews FJ Campbell, CMO of Ardent Health Services.Some of the topics covered include:How clinical operations influence quality outcomesThe importance of aligning metrics and missionHow Ardent achieved an A safety rating from LeapfrogThe creation of Ardent's Innovation StudioFJ Campbell Bio:At Ardent, Dr. FJ Campbell works closely with hospital and division leadership, as well as medical staff and physician organizations to improve quality through system-wide outcomes measurement and performance improvement initiatives. He brings significant experience developing local and national...
2023-07-1138 min
Healthcare and Higher70. Brian Fengler - Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at EvidenceCareDr. Brian Fengler is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of EvidenceCare. He empowers clinicians to make better care decisions by improving clinical workflows using their EHR-integrated and content-agnostic platform. After finishing his residency at the University of Virginia Health System in 2008, Dr. Fengler moved to Nashville where he began his practice in the emergency department of St. Thomas Health System. He was also a founding physician and managing director of Physicians Urgent Care and a partner-owner of Middle Tennessee Emergency Partners physician group. Dr. Fengler received his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical...
2023-06-231h 06The BetterCare PodcastEp 6 - Collaborating for Health Equity – Leslie Meehan (TN Department of Health)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast EvidenceCare COO Amy Deaton interviews Leslie Meehan, Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health.Some of the topics covered include:The Intersection of urban planning and healthcareGovernment's role in health equity and social determinants of healthThe collaboration needed between health systems, payers, and communitiesLeslie Meehan Bio:With 20 years of experience working in and with a variety of sectors, including public health, land use, transportation, housing, food systems, education, economic development, healthcare, and parks & recreation, Leslie is an expert in bridging public health with...
2023-06-1356 min
Day ZeroData OpportunitiesMeet the Guests:Mitesh Rao, M.D., MHS is Founder and CEO of OMNY Health; Dr. Brian Fengler is Co-founder, EvidenceCare, and Dr. Bea Bakshi is CEO and Co-founder, C the Signs. This episode is about the challenge presented by the new data landscape in healthcare.Data as language. Dr. Rao suggests that the central challenge of the new data is to find a way to make it common, shared, across the industry. A translator is needed.Can data recommend treatment? With his Co-founder Jim Jamieson, Dr. Fengler is bringing c...
2023-06-0604 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 5 - Live Panel with Dr. Amit Vashist (Ballad) & Dr. Granville Morse (Ochsner)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's Brian Fengler interviews Dr. Amit Vashist, Chief Clinical Officer of Ballad Health, and Dr. Granville Morse, Medical Director of Ochsner Health, for a live panel from an EvidenceCare employee event.Some of the many topics covered include:Why they entered the medical fieldEach health system's top challenges and prioritiesPatients moving away from hospitalsHospital throughputDigital health initiatives and investmentsHealth equity and social determinants of healthCost transparency for physiciansAmit Vashist Bio:Amit Vashist, MD, serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer focusing...
2023-05-1654 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 5 - Live Panel with Dr. Amit Vashist (Ballad) & Dr. Granville Morse (Ochsner)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare's Brian Fengler interviews Dr. Amit Vashist, Chief Clinical Officer of Ballad Health, and Dr. Granville Morse, Medical Director of Ochsner Health, for a live panel from an EvidenceCare employee event.Some of the many topics covered include:Why they entered the medical fieldEach health system's top challenges and prioritiesPatients moving away from hospitalsHospital throughputDigital health initiatives and investmentsHealth equity and social determinants of healthCost transparency for physiciansAmit Vashist Bio:Amit Vashist, MD, serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer focusing...
2023-05-1653 min
Day ZeroLeveraging Your NetworkMeet Dr. Brian Fengler and Jim JamiesonCo-Founders Dr. Brian Fengler and Jim Jamieson are the brains behind EvidenceCare, an EHR-integrated platform that optimizes clinical workflows to deliver better patient care, improve physicians’ workflow, capture more revenue, and reduce costs. Dr. Fengler left a career as an emergency medicine physician to focus full-time on his work with EvidenceCare in 2016, where he now serves as Chief Medical Officer. Prior to EvidenceCare, Jim Jamieson built and led sales and implementation teams while serving as VP of Business Development for national revenue cycle companies, a background that prepared him to se...
2023-05-0922 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 4 – Unleash the Power of Open Tech in Healthcare – Aneesh Chopra (CareJourney)On this episode of the Better Care Podcast, join EvidenceCare's Brian Fengler, and Aneesh Chopra, the Co-Founder and President of CareJourney, and the first U.S. CTO under President Obama, as they dive into the hottest topics in healthcare, including:Takeaways from ViVE 2023Aneesh's experience as CTO under President Obama The role of open tech like ChatGPT in healthcareHow government policy and healthcare can work togetherHow legacy debt is hindering innovationAneesh Chopra is the President of CareJourney, an open data membership service building a trusted, transparent rating system for physicians, networks, facilities and markets on the...
2023-04-1047 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 4 – Unleash the Power of Open Tech in Healthcare – Aneesh Chopra (CareJourney)On this episode of the Better Care Podcast, join EvidenceCare's Brian Fengler, and Aneesh Chopra, the Co-Founder and President of CareJourney, and the first U.S. CTO under President Obama, as they dive into the hottest topics in healthcare, including:Takeaways from ViVE 2023Aneesh's experience as CTO under President Obama The role of open tech like ChatGPT in healthcareHow government policy and healthcare can work togetherHow legacy debt is hindering innovationAneesh Chopra is the President of CareJourney, an open data membership service building a trusted, transparent rating system for physicians, networks, facilities and markets on the...
2023-04-1046 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 3 - Innovative Care Delivery Models - Dr. Jordan Asher (Sentara)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, we welcome Dr. Jordan Asher, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at Sentara Healthcare. Dr. Asher and Dr. Fengler dive into some of the most pressing issues facing healthcare today, including: Trends in population healthHow digital health can enable opportunities in healthcareIs Value-Based Care working?How physician feedback can lead to changeDr. Asher's role concentrates on creating high-quality, equitable, and innovative models of care delivery as well as providing national thought leadership directed towards the future of health care.Dr. Asher is dedicated...
2023-03-1648 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 3 - Innovative Care Delivery Models - Dr. Jordan Asher (Sentara)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, we welcome Dr. Jordan Asher, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at Sentara Healthcare. Dr. Asher and Dr. Fengler dive into some of the most pressing issues facing healthcare today, including: Trends in population healthHow digital health can enable opportunities in healthcareIs Value-Based Care working?How physician feedback can lead to changeDr. Asher's role concentrates on creating high-quality, equitable, and innovative models of care delivery as well as providing national thought leadership directed towards the future of health care.Dr. Asher is dedicated...
2023-03-1647 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 2 - A Vision for Interoperability - Stan Huff, MD (Graphite Health)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare CMO & Co-Founder, Brian Fengler, MD, interviews Graphite Health CMIO, Stan Huff, MD. A few of the topics discussed: Stan's personal experience that led him to a passion for digital healthHis insight as CMIO of Intermountain Healthcare in a time of great innovationAreas of improvement across the healthcare industry and vendorsStan's vision for achieving healthcare InteroperabilityDr. Huff is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Graphite Health, and a Professor (Clinical) of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah. He is board certified in Clinical Pathology. He...
2023-03-0645 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 2 - A Vision for Interoperability - Stan Huff, MD (Graphite Health)On this episode of The Better Care Podcast, EvidenceCare CMO & Co-Founder, Brian Fengler, MD, interviews Graphite Health CMIO, Stan Huff, MD. A few of the topics discussed: Stan's personal experience that led him to a passion for digital healthHis insight as CMIO of Intermountain Healthcare in a time of great innovationAreas of improvement across the healthcare industry and vendorsStan's vision for achieving healthcare InteroperabilityDr. Huff is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Graphite Health, and a Professor (Clinical) of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah. He is board certified in Clinical Pathology. He...
2023-03-0646 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 1 - Creating a Modern UR Department - Andrea Ortman (Geisinger)On this episode of the Better Care podcast, we welcome Andrea Ortman, MSN – Vice President, Inpatient Care Management and Post-Acute Care at Geisinger.Andrea Ortman serves as Vice President of Inpatient Care Management and Post-Acute Care at Geisinger, leading utilization management review, transfer center, and discharge planning teams.Joining Geisinger in 2011, she has served in several strategic leadership roles, including management of post-acute services for Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone ACO, and Geisinger bundles programs managing approximately 650,000 managed lives as well as leading Geisinger’s home infusion pharmacy.In her current role, Andrea provides over...
2023-02-0938 minThe BetterCare PodcastEp 1 - Creating a Modern UR Department - Andrea Ortman (Geisinger)On this episode of the Better Care podcast, we welcome Andrea Ortman, MSN – Vice President, Inpatient Care Management and Post-Acute Care at Geisinger.Andrea Ortman serves as Vice President of Inpatient Care Management and Post-Acute Care at Geisinger, leading utilization management review, transfer center, and discharge planning teams.Joining Geisinger in 2011, she has served in several strategic leadership roles, including management of post-acute services for Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone ACO, and Geisinger bundles programs managing approximately 650,000 managed lives as well as leading Geisinger’s home infusion pharmacy. Learn more about Geisinger.The Better Care...
2023-02-0939 min
HealthBiz with David E. WilliamsInterview with EvidenceCare co-founder Brian FenglerEmergency physician Brian Fengler found it impossible to get real-time, evidence based guidance to make fast treatment decisions in challenging, life-threatening cases. He founded EvidenceCare to fill that gap. Today, the company's software is available in leading health systems, providing real-time, contextual information right in the workflow.As of March 2025 HealthBiz is part of CareTalk. Healthcare. Unfiltered and can be found at the following links: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbNnvDHriDp7Xo9s6Z Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caretalk-healthcare-unfiltered/id1532402352 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CareTalkPodcast CareTalk website https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/
2023-01-0529 min
From Lab to Launch by QualioFrom Emergency Medicine to Disrupting EHR Technology with Dr. Brian Fengler, Co-founder of EvidenceCareDr. Brian Fengler joins us on the show to talk about the latest in healthtech and innovating EHR technology to save lives in fewer clicks. Brian is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of EvidenceCare (recently named as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company), a company that provides a clinical decision support system (CDSS) that’s uniquely integrated with the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to optimize clinician workflows.Dr. Fengler authored a treatment protocol for Pulmonary Embolisms when he was a resident at The University of Virginia. Despite being an expert in the field, he en...
2022-11-2119 min
Weld Recruiting: The Job Stories PodcastKyle DukeKyle Duke is currently the CIO of EvidenceCare - an EHR-integrated platform that optimizes clinical workflows to deliver better patient care, improve physicians’ workflow, capture more revenue, and reduce costs.
He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of PatientFocus. At PatientFocus, he helped plan and implement technology and operations to create a scalable technology enabled service company.
He also served as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Tennessee, Department of Health Care Finance and Administration, Bureau of TennCare. TennCare is the state of Tennessee's Medicaid program that provides health care for 1.4 million Tennesseans. ...
2022-03-3131 min
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