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HITea With GraceDr. Heather Bassett Spills the Tea on Amplifying AI and Reclaiming Joy in HealthcareWelcome back to HITea With Grace, where we spill the tea on health IT and bring you into bold, brilliant conversations with the women shaping the future of healthcare.
In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Heather Bassett, internal medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer at Xsolis. From a math-and-science-loving kid to a leader pioneering AI-driven transformation in healthcare, Dr. Bassett shares her remarkable journey—one that started with DNA repair research and now fuels nationwide solutions that reduce administrative friction and bring joy back to medicine.
In this episode, Dr...2025-07-1629 min
HITea With GracePost-ASCO Special: Kathryn Doornbos Spills the Tea on the Power of Data Abstraction to Boost Cancer Trials and CareWelcome to HITea With Grace, where we spill the tea on health IT—and celebrate the women transforming care with compassion, intelligence, and bold innovation.
Fresh from ASCO, I’m thrilled to welcome Kathryn Doornbos to the pod, Director of Clinical Partnership at Carta Healthcare. Kathryn brings an inspiring blend of scientific rigor and real-world clinical insight, and today she shares how her team is reshaping cancer care with technology that’s as practical as it is powerful.
In this episode, Kathryn spills the tea on:
Her career journey from molecular biology to health...2025-07-0821 min
HITea With GraceDr. Amy Bucher Spills the Tea on Precision Nudging, Patient Trust, and Behavioral Science in HealthcareIn this episode of HITea With Grace, I sit down with Dr. Amy Bucher, PhD, the dynamic Chief Behavioral Officer at Lirio, to explore how behavioral science is transforming digital health—one nudge at a time.
Amy shares her journey from academia to executive leadership, and what it means to guide a company’s behavioral science strategy at the C-suite level. We dig into why behavioral science is the missing ingredient in so many digital health tools, and how precision nudging can bridge the gap between what patients know and what they actually do.
From tack...2025-06-2721 min
HITea With GraceDr. Stina Saunders Spills the Tea on Why Brain Health Needs a Personal TouchIn this thoughtful episode of HITea With Grace, I sit down with Dr. Stina Saunders, Personalised Medicine Lead at Linus Health, clinical psychologist, and researcher reshaping how we measure brain health outcomes—starting with what actually matters to patients.
Dr. Saunders walks us through her career path from academic research to applied innovation, leading to her groundbreaking study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. Her findings? That traditional cognitive assessments fall short when it comes to capturing the most meaningful aspects of life for people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
We exp...2025-06-2623 min
HITea With GraceShelly Richmond Spills the Tea on Hospice MedTech and the Rise of the Digital StethoscopeIn this moving and powerful episode of HITea With Grace, we sit down with Shelly Richmond, Registered Nurse and Case Manager at Tapestry Hospice, who shares her extraordinary journey from graphic design to frontline caregiving.
Shelly opens up about the pivotal moment that led her to change careers, and the surprising graduation gift from her husband—a digital stethoscope—that would soon become a life-saving tool for her daughter, Elouise. Hear how Shelly’s intuition and training helped her detect a 10 mm atrial septal defect in her infant long before it would have been caught by routine care.2025-06-2520 min
HITea With GraceLeigh Burchell Spills the Tea on Regs, Roadblocks, and Real Digital Health ProgressIn this episode of HITea With Grace, we’re joined by Leigh Burchell, VP of Policy and Public Affairs at Altera Digital Health and Chair of the Electronic Health Record Association (EHRA). Leigh brings a wealth of insight into the fast-moving world of health IT policy—from Capitol Hill to state capitals across the country.
We chat about Leigh’s career journey from PR to public policy leadership, and how mentorship shaped her path. She breaks down the evolving regulatory landscape under the current administration, the tension between federal and state-level policies, and how health IT teams are na...2025-06-2428 min
HITea With GraceAmanda Rice Spills the Tea on Fertility, Cancer, and Patient-Led ChangeToday on HITea With Grace, I’m honored to welcome Amanda Rice, founder and CEO of The Chick Mission—a powerhouse nonprofit that’s rewriting the narrative for women navigating cancer and fertility preservation.Amanda takes us back to the life-altering moment that inspired The Chick Mission, sharing how her personal experience with cancer treatment and fertility challenges became the foundation for a movement that’s empowering women across the country. From advocacy to grant-making to education, Amanda and her team are changing the system—and making sure no woman has to choose between life-savin...2025-06-0326 min
HITea With GraceDr. Sherri Onyiego Spills the Tea on Community-Rooted Value Based CareToday on HITea With Grace, I’m honored to introduce you to Dr. Sherri Onyiego, MD, PhD, FAAFP, Senior Medical Director at Equality Health—a powerhouse leader who’s redefining Value-Based Care (VBC) with a bold focus on health equity, primary care, and Medicaid innovation.In this episode, Dr. Onyiego walks us through her impressive career path and breaks down what truly effective VBC looks like. We unpack how Equality Health empowers providers and communities through a model built on enablement, partnership, and culturally attuned care.You’ll hear us chat...2025-05-2727 min
HITea With GraceDr. Lucie Ide Spills the Tea on Monitoring Moms and Moving the NeedleToday on HITea With Grace, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Lucie Ide, founder and CEO of Rimidi, a company at the forefront of remote patient monitoring (RPM) and maternal healthcare innovation.In this powerful episode, Dr. Ide shares her journey from OBGYN residency to health tech leadership—and how her clinical roots continue to shape her mission-driven work at Rimidi. We dive deep into the maternal health crisis in the U.S., exploring both the challenges and the tech-enabled solutions that are making a difference.We chat about:2025-05-2022 min
HITea With GraceAnne Tumlinson Spills the Tea on Fixing Long-Term Care (and Why It’s So Hard)Today on HITea With Grace, I was honored to sit down with the brilliant Anne Tumlinson—CEO of ATI Advisory and Founder of Daughterhood, a nonprofit community for family caregivers. Anne brings a unique blend of policy expertise, research insight, and personal passion to the conversation as we unpack the complexities of long-term care in America.From the broken financing system to where tech and innovation can (and can’t) help, Anne doesn’t hold back. She breaks down:
Why solving the long-term care financing gap remains elusive—and why insuranc...2025-05-1338 min
HITea With GraceViVE Special: Nadine Peever Spills the Tea on Women’s Health and InteroperabilityIn this ViVE conference edition of HITea With Grace, I sit down with Nadine Peever, health IT expert, for a powerful conversation at the intersection of technology, care coordination, and women’s health.Nadine brings both deep professional expertise and lived experience to the table. As someone who’s worked across the healthcare data landscape—and personally navigated the complexities of the system while managing endometriosis—she offers a rare, dual-perspective on why interoperability isn't just a tech problem, it's a patient care problem.In this episode, we explore:
The b...2025-04-2917 min
HITea With GraceViVE Special: Olga Muller Spills the Tea on the Unwritten Rules of EHRsIn this special ViVE conference episode of HITea With Grace, I’m joined by my friend and founder of Kepler Team, Olga Muller, a powerhouse in the health tech space helping startups and digital health companies overcome one of their biggest early hurdles: interoperability.As Founding Partner and CEO of Kepler Team, Olga works directly with early-stage and scaling companies to untangle complex integrations, navigate compliance, and avoid the all-too-common pitfalls of entering the EHR ecosystem. This episode is a must-listen for anyone building in healthcare—and especially for startups that want to play smar...2025-04-2218 min
HITea With GraceViVE Special: Kat McDavitt and Lisa Bari Spill the Tea on Healthcare Leadership, Policy, and Unfiltered TruthsIn this special ViVE conference edition of HITea With Grace, I’m joined by two powerhouse leaders and co-hosts of the Health Tech Talk Show: Kat McDavitt, President of Innsena, CEO of the Zorya Foundation, investor, and health equity advocate—and Lisa Bari, CEO of Civitas Networks for Health, a national voice in interoperability, data strategy, and value-based care.Together, they’re creating space for bold, unfiltered conversations in healthcare—and they brought that same energy to our discussion. We dig into the critical issues shaping the future of health IT and explore the real-wor...2025-04-1521 min
HITea With GraceViVE Special: Rachel Blum Spills the Tea on the Patient Matching Problem in HealthcareIn this special ViVE conference edition of HITea With Grace, I’m joined by Rachel Blum, Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Verato, for an important conversation about one of healthcare’s most foundational challenges: getting patient identity right.Rachel shares her career journey into health IT leadership and breaks down the concept of Healthcare Master Data Management (MDM)—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts nearly every facet of care delivery. We explore what happens when health systems don’t have a clear view of “who is who” across records and...2025-04-0814 min
HITea With GraceDeborah Lafer Scher Spills the Tea on the VA's Mission and Reimagining Veteran Care, Support, & CollaborationIn today’s episode of HITea with Grace, I’m honored to welcome Deborah Lafer Scher a powerhouse in healthcare leadership and an advocate for veterans’ health. With a remarkable career that spans her role as an Executive Advisor at the VA to serving on the advisory board of EnableComp, Deborah brings valuable insights into how we can improve healthcare access for those who served our country.We’ll explore the biggest challenges veterans face in accessing timely care, how streamlining claims and reimbursement impacts health outcomes, and the critical role of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful change...2025-01-0722 min
Health Innovation MattersEmbracing a New Healthcare Reality with Grace Vinton Michael chats with Grace Vinton, award-winning healthcare PR professional, patient advocate, and host of the podcast HITea With Grace. In this episode, Michael and Grace discuss her inspiration for becoming a patient advocate, what a patient “informaticist” is, how patients are using tech to “hack their health,” the importance of understanding the patient-led care and research revolution, moving forward in this new healthcare reality, and much more. Listen to HITea With Grace on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.2024-12-1130 min
HITea With GraceHLTH Special: Dr. Stephanie Lahr Spills the Tea on Ambient AI and Computer VisionJoining me in person at HLTH in Las Vegas is Stephanie Lahr, MD, CHCIO, President of Artisight. Together, we explore groundbreaking innovations in healthcare like ambient listening and computer vision—technologies that are transforming clinical workflows, reducing provider burnout, and elevating patient care.Dr. Lahr offers her unique perspective on how AI-driven tools can tackle some of healthcare’s most critical challenges, enhancing experiences for both patients and clinicians. We also dive into essential topics like patient privacy, ethical considerations, and equity as these technologies advance. You won't want to miss this compelling conversation!2024-11-1921 min
HITea With GraceHLTH Special: Vijayashree Natarajan Spills the Tea on Agentic AIThis week's episode is fresh from the high-energy HLTH Conference in sunny Las Vegas. Today’s guest is Vijayashree Natarajan from Omega Healthcare. Vijayashree discusses the next big leap in AI—“agentic AI” or “AI for AI.” She dives into how this revolutionary approach empowers AI systems to act independently and adapt, leading to breakthroughs across the healthcare ecosystem. From transforming revenue cycle management to making care more accessible and personal, Vijayashree's ideas on agentic AI promise a new perspective on AI's possibilities. So, grab your favorite tea and join us as we explore the future of heal...2024-11-1317 min
This Week Health: ConferenceTownHall: The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare with Grace VintonNovember 12: Today on TownHall Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Luke’s Health System speaks with Grace Vinton, PR Specialist and Podcast Host of HITea with Grace. They discuss the transformative impact of storytelling in healthcare. Why is authentic storytelling essential in a fragmented healthcare system? How can IT leaders leverage it to drive change and enhance patient care? Grace shares valuable insights from her 15-year career, including a poignant telehealth story during COVID-19, and offers strategies to avoid overly technical narratives. Learn how to balance technical details with human-centered stories, master effective communication, and practice storytelling with pa...2024-11-1221 min
Faces of Digital HealthHow Patients Use AI (Grace Vinton, Grace Cordovano)Grace Cordovano is an expert healthcare navigating solutionist and award winning, board-certified patient advocate, and Grace Vinton is an account director at Amendola, Patient Advocate, and the host of Like a Girl Media's Podcast "HITea With Grace”.In this discussion, recorded at Digital Health and AI Summit in Boston, they discussed AI use cases for improved patient experience in healthcare, how patients already use AI, and more. Read the summary of the event in our newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/p/ai-digital-health-pharmaKey points:
AI can significantly reduce the admin...2024-11-0319 min
HITea With GraceShara Cohen Spills the Tea on Caregiver "Diagnosis" and SupportWelcome to the HITea With Grace podcast, where we spill the tea on all things health IT. In this episode, I’m honored to have Shara Cohen, CEO of Carallel, as our guest.We’ll explore a powerful concept: starting to consider caregiving as a diagnosis in itself. Traditionally, caregiving was viewed as a private duty, often handled quietly by women without a care for how it impacts them. Now, the dialogue and experience around caregiving is evolving, and we’re diving deep into those changes today.Shara will share her unique journey to leading Carall...2024-09-2029 min
HITea With GraceSarah Richardson and Becca Woods Spill the Tea on the Heart of the CIOHITea With Grace is back from summer break, and we're kicking off the season with an exciting episode you won't want to miss! We’re thrilled to sit down with two powerhouse leaders in healthcare technology: Sarah Richardson and Rebecca Woods. Whether you’ve worked with them or simply heard their names, these dynamic former CIOs are now connectors in the industry, and their paths to leadership are as inspiring as they are unique.In this episode, we explore the latest innovations shaping the health IT landscape, the emerging tech models driving transformation, and the persistent challenges that...2024-09-1028 min
HITea With GraceNurse Leader Rhonda Collins Spills the Tea on Healthcare Workplace ViolenceWelcome to HITea Tuesday! In this episode, we're honored to welcome the inspiring Rhonda Collins, DN, RN, FAAN. As a prominent figure in healthcare, Rhonda currently serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Kontakt.io and is a leading voice in tackling the serious problem and challenges in workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare settings.Join us as Rhonda shares her journey and insights into why WPV is a critical issue for nursing professionals today. We discuss practical strategies for nurse leaders to foster a safe and supportive work environment, effective patient assessment for aggression prevention, and t...2024-06-1135 min
HITea With GraceNavy Nurse Mary Russell Spills the Tea on EHR Disaster Recovery PlanningIn this episode of HITea, we're honored to have Mary Russell, MJ, BS, RN, a retired Navy Nurse Corps officer and the Senior Director for Clinical Implementation at CliniComp, join us for an insightful conversation. Mary shares her incredible journey from starting as a registered nurse to becoming a leader in healthcare IT. She delves into her motivations for transitioning into this field and how her extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient military environments has shaped her approach to healthcare and clinical implementation.We explore pressing topics such as veterans' mental health, current statistics, a...2024-06-0426 min
HITea With GracePamela Stahl and Dr. Julie Shulz Spill the Tea on Price Transparency in Clinical Lab TestingIn this latest episode of HITea, we shine a spotlight on price transparency for clinical lab tests. Pamela Stahl and Dr. Julie Shulz of Avalon Healthcare Solutions join us on the podcast to uncover hidden truths behind the varying costs of lab tests across different facilities. Pamela, a seasoned industry insider, navigates us through the labyrinth of billing practices, shedding light on the complex factors driving these price differentials. From healthcare system consolidation to the intricate dance of provider negotiations, we peel back the layers to reveal the stark realities shaping the healthcare landscape.Armed w...2024-05-2130 min
HITea With GraceDr. Carrie Nelson Spills the Tea on Telehealth Patient Safety & QualityWelcome to the HITeaWithGrace podcast, where we spill the tea on HIT.In light of the recent news of Optum and Walmart shutting down their virtual care offerings, today, we're honored to host Dr. Carrie Nelson, Chief Medical Officer of KeyCare, as she shares her experience working as a primary care physician and in population health and shares her perspectives on the evolution of telehealth and its business model. Dr. Nelson examines the broader impact of telehealth on healthcare disparities and population health and advocates for innovative solutions to b...2024-05-1427 min
HITea With GraceErica Olenski Spills the Tea on the Texas Medicaid "Unwinding"Welcome to HITea With Grace, where we dive deep into the heart of pressing healthcare issues.In today's episode, I'm beyond honored to be joined by friend and inspiration Erica Olenski, a stellar healthcare communications professional and the Founding Executive Director of August's Artists. We embark on a heartfelt journey as Erica shares her deeply personal and challenging experience as a caregiver for her son, August, navigating pediatric cancer and the complexities of the healthcare system. Erica had firsthand experience with the Texas Medicaid "unwinding" process, unveiling the profound challenges faced by families like hers...2024-05-0738 min
HITea With GraceWhile transitioning millions of records over to Epic from disparate systems, Baptist Health decided to tackle medication management tooWelcome to HITea Tuesday, where we spill the tea on HIT. This week we have Stacey Johnston, MD, VP Vice President Chief Applications Officer at Baptist Health with us to share about her transitioning their disparate EHRs to EPIC and deciding to also automate medication reconciliation in the process. With the patient and caregiver experience as their north star, she talks about saving her team 70,000 clicks in a year’s time by choosing to do both at the same time, improving patient care and reducing administrative burden across the board for both providers and healthcare consumers.S...2024-04-3026 min
HITea With GraceUncovering crucial metrics and interconnected frameworks driving disparities in healthcareWelcome to HITeaWithGrace, today we have Smriti Kirubanandan on the pod to spill all the tea on healthcare equity and technology.Smriti kicks things off by sharing her captivating career journey, filled with twists, turns, and invaluable experiences. From navigating the complexities of healthcare to championing technology's role in bridging gaps, she's a true trailblazer in the field.As we dive deeper, Smriti unpacks the intricacies of equity in healthcare, revealing the crucial metrics and interconnected frameworks driving disparities. But fear not, she's armed with expert recommendations for tackling these challenges head-on, from promoting tech...2024-04-2330 min
Thriving Church LeadershipMini-Series: Positivity in GraceIn this episode, Pastor John Lowder and Dr. Bryan Walker welcome our special guest, Dr. Sam Vinton. As a vibrant 91-year-old, Dr. Sam has spent his entire lifetime in ministry and has a vast wealth of experience in a variety of service and leadership roles nationally and internationally. Throughout his life, Dr. Sam has invested himself fully into learning about God's Grace and demonstrating it to others around the world. Join us as we interview our dear friend and hear his life testimony and his reflection on the "Positivity in Grace".
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HITea With GraceWhere do ambitious leaders with chronic conditions go to network and level up?Today on HITea, Grace had the absolute pleasure of learning from Lilly Stairs, the brilliant mind behind Chronic Boss Collective & Patient Authentic.Lilly started by talking about the journey that led her to found Chronic Boss Collective, a space where professionals with chronic conditions come together to network and reshape the narrative surrounding their experiences. With heartfelt experiences and a keen eye for much-needed societal challenge, Lilly talks about how a simple shift in perspective can have a monumental impact, inspiring people to turn their pain into purpose. Wrapping up our conversation, Lilly shared invaluable i...2024-04-0226 min
HITea With GraceKim Perry Spills the Tea on Healthcare AI Beyond the BuzzwordWelcome to HITea with Grace! Get ready for a lively chat with Kim Perry, a trailblazer in AI and healthcare. We look past the AI buzzword to talk about how large language models are reshaping medicine and the hurdles leaders face in this dynamic space. Plus, we'll dish out tips on mentorship, sponsorship, and building a supportive community.As we peer into the horizon of medical AI, our guest paints a compelling picture of emerging trends that demand attention from Health Information Technology (HIT) professionals. From personalized medicine to predictive analytics, she anticipates a future brimming with...2024-03-2631 min
HITea With GraceDr. Parmjot Bains Spills the Tea on Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema & InnovationGet ready to steep in knowledge as we recognize Lymphedema Awareness Month on this episode of HITea! Dr. Parmjot Bains, our guest and CEO of ImpediMed, talks about managing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) with early intervention and groundbreaking technology. Dr. Bains doesn't just spill the tea; she brews it to perfection! We dive into the impact of legislation like the Lymphedema Treatment Act on BCRL management and explore the role of compression garments in the big picture. Plus, we'll chat about how chronic lymphedema can be caught before symptoms occur, so clinicians can intervene before t...2024-03-1924 min
HITea With GraceSusannah Fox Spills the Tea on the "Patient Rebel"On this glorious HITea Tuesday, we sit down with Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health," to explore the transformative world of patient-led research and innovation.Susannah explores the inspiration behind her book and delves into the concept of the "health rebel alliance." She shares how healthcare consumers can become part of this alliance and discusses the four archetypes driving the patient-led revolution: seekers, networkers, solvers, and champions.Join us as we envision the future of healthcare shaped by patient empowerment and collaboration, and discover practical advice for advocating for oneself in navigating illness outside traditional...2024-03-1235 min
HITea With GraceCat Middleton Spills the Tea on Digital Health Investor Impact on Diversity and Health EquityJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation in this HITea episode of "Fund Like a Girl" with Cat Middleton, a seasoned investor committed to shaping the future of digital health. Cat talks with us about her investment thesis, emphasizing the empowerment of individuals to become active stewards of their health. Beyond the realm of traditional investment talk, Cat explores the crucial role investors play in reshaping diversity at the leadership level. This episode goes on to unravel how intentional investments can work to improve health equity and access to healthcare, help dismantle biases in healthcare, and foster an e...2024-03-0532 min
HITea With GraceRare Disease Day Special: Christine Von Raesfeld Spills the Tea on Patient-Led Care, Research, and PharmacogenomicsOn this episode of HITea, we dive into an insightful conversation with Christine Von Raesfeld, Founder and CEO of People with Empathy. Christine, a rare disease warrior, shares her deeply personal journey about how she's championing her own care and research.Discover the transformative power of pharmacogenomics testing in Christine's own diagnosis and treatment journey and learn how she's spearheading groundbreaking collaborations with institutions like Stanford University's “Research To the People” initiative and trailblazing industry organizations like The Light Collective. Join us as Christine sheds light on the vital role of patients as the CEOs of the...2024-02-2933 min
HITea With GraceAlyssa Jaffe Spills the Tea on Investing in B2B2C Solutions that Empower Healthcare ConsumersHITea With Grace's "Fund Like a Girl" is honored to host Alyssa Jaffe, Partner at 7wire Ventures on the pod.Alyssa takes us on her journey leading to her investor role at 7wire Ventures, sharing insights on why she focuses on building businesses empowering healthcare consumers to take control of their health. Discover success stories of individuals positively impacted by digital health solutions supported by Alyssa's investments and explore the value of B2B2C models in the digital health space.Alyssa sheds light on navigating relationships between invested companies, businesses, and end-users in the...2024-02-2036 min
HITea With GraceLa Keisha Landrum Pierre & Naseem Sayani Spill the Tea on Women's Health Research and Investment TrendsWelcome to HITea Pod's "Fund Like a Girl" series! In this episode, we are pleased to host La Keisha Landrum Pierre and Naseem Sayani, partners at Emmeline Ventures.La Keisha and Naseem share their insights as investors in women's health technology, addressing specific research gaps and the identification of areas in need of innovation. Explore their perspectives on gender diversity in clinical trials and the investment community's role in fostering inclusivity.As the conversation concludes, La Keisha and Naseem share their approaches to working at their best, overcoming challenges, and offer empowering advice for women...2024-02-1348 min
HITea With GraceCheryl Cheng Spills the Tea on Digital Health Mafia and Investing in HITWelcome to HITea With Grace’s “Fund Like a Girl” series where we're thrilled to feature Cheryl Cheng, founder of Vive Collective, a dynamic VC in health IT.Join us as Cheryl shares her career journey that led to Vive Collective and delves into the Vive Collective survey conducted via LinkedIn, revealing the top 4 "Digital Health Mafia Companies" and sharing surprising findings. Listen in as Cheryl emphasizes the importance of founders being former high-growth startup operators and the key traits she looks for in companies and founders she invests in.In this episode, Cheryl also sheds...2024-02-0632 min
HITea With GraceHalle Tecco Spills the Tea on Digital Health Investor Secrets Everyone Should KnowIn this episode of HITea With Grace’s “Fund Like a Girl”, we have a very special guest - Halle Tecco - a pioneering VC in the health IT space. In this episode, Halle shares her career journey, insights into the evolving healthcare landscape, and invaluable advice for women venturing into healthcare entrepreneurship and venturing into venture. She discusses key challenges and effective strategies, highlights success stories of women-led startups, and navigates the complexities of healthcare regulations. Halle emphasizes the importance of building diverse teams, leveraging technology, and seeking mentorship for women founders in healthcare. Join us...2024-02-0143 min
HITea With GraceJoy Rios Spills the Tea on Turning a Complaint into Opportunity and CommunityIn this episode, Grace Vinton asks Joy Rios, HIT Like a Girl's podcast host and now founder of Like a Girl Media, to sit in the HITea hot seat.Joy opens up about how she got started in health IT back in 2010 and what motivated her to shine the spotlight on women who work in the industry in 2018. Spoiler alert: she turned a complaint about women not getting enough industry credit into an opportunity to create a supportive community. Grace and Joy share some HITLAG highlights and tease some exciting things to come.2024-01-2419 min
A Voice for the MissingVinton Murders: A Lingering MysteryWelcome back to the A Voice for the Missing Podcast, where we embark on a journey to unravel the chilling mystery of the Vinton Murders. Join us as we dive deep into this perplexing case based on reported events and not yet-confirmed facts.In this thought-provoking video, we will carefully analyze the evidence, speculate on possible motives, and question the motives of the killer(s). With each detail we uncover, a new layer of mystery unfolds, leaving us wondering who is behind these heinous crimes.Don't miss out on this riveting exploration of...2023-11-1415 min
HITea With GraceSeli Farkozi Spills the Tea on Redefining Mental Healthcare for the Digital GenerationJoin us today on HITea Pod as we sit down with Seli Fakorzi, Director of Mental Health Operations at TimelyCare (formerly TimelyMD), a virtual health and well-being solution for higher education. Seli shares her journey as a practicing clinician and how she became passionate about making behavioral healthcare more accessible through virtual care.Seli dives into the mental health crisis facing young people and the work that TimelyCare is doing to provide early intervention and remove the stigma around mental health issues.We also explore the future of tech in designing care delivery for the...2023-07-1830 min
HITea With GraceElena Iakovleva Spills the Tea on Digital Health Trends, Policies, and ChallengesIn this episode, we sit down with Elena Iakovleva, a leading digital health industry analyst who has extensive experience in healthcare innovation. We discuss her path to Chilmark, the latest trends in healthcare innovation, and which ones may fade away over time. We also dive into the healthcare policies that are most likely to impact digital health, as well as the recent Chilmark Hospital at Home MTR report and the opportunities it presents in this space. Our guest also sheds light on the greatest challenges facing Hospital at Home regulations and implementations.2023-07-0627 min
HITea With GraceTatiana Fofanova Spills the Tea on "The Last Conversations"Let’s talk about death. Today we have Tatiana Fofanova, PhD, on the show to talk about healthcare technology disruption happening in the advanced care planning industry. Tatiana is deeply passionate about health equity and brings that passion into her company and business to improve patient end of life care and decision making for both the patient and caregiver. Thanks for joining us Tatiana and for tackling this critical issue! Tatiana also gives invaluable advice about women founders raising money in this tough economic environment. Listen in to find out more!2023-06-2729 min
HITea With GraceDr. Sherry McCallister Spills the Tea on Chiropractic Care as Value-Based CareIn this episode, Dr. Sherry McAllister details the findings of four new research studies led by David Elton, DC, who is VP of Musculoskeletal R&D at Optum Labs (a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group). The research team utilized its massive claims database primarily to investigate the links between the type of healthcare provider initially contacted, service utilization and total episode cost for management of lower back pain and neck pain. Grace and Dr. McAllister discuss the implications of these studies for employers, health insurers and healthcare policy leaders.2023-06-0630 min
HITea With GraceAngela Radcliffe Spills the Tea on Clinical Research as a Care Option (CRAACO)Angela Radcliffe is a clinical research expert and data ethics evangelist with over two decades of experience driving transformation and organizational agility at the intersection of health, tech, and data. Angela’s work has impacted more than 100 global clinical research efforts across almost every therapeutic area. As an author and speaker, Angela uses her personal journey to demonstrate how inclusive research can impact the root causes of our most challenging social issues. She is committed to the pursuit of more authentic patient engagement, giving data ownership back to humans, the promotion of health and data literacy for all, and no...2023-05-1942 min
Straight Outta Health ITThe “Two Graces": The Rise of Social Media and it’s impact on Healthcare - Grace Vinton & Dr. Grace CordovanoPatients can take the wheel of their health, thanks to social media.
In this episode of the Straight Out of Health IT podcast, Grace Cordovano, founder of Enlightening Results, and Grace Vinton, patient advocate, talk about social media as a powerful medium to access medical information, connect providers with their patients, and amplify the patients’ voices. On Grace Vinton’s podcast, HIT Like a Girl, women share patient stories, discuss how to include patient and caregiver voices in innovation processes, and amplify women's work in the healthcare industry to make a positive impact. At Enlightening Results, Dr. Grac...2023-05-1637 min
HITea With GraceRebecca Gwilt and Carrie Nixon Spill the Tea on Digital Healthcare Pioneers, Metaverse, Policy, and Legal InsightsOn this episode of HITea With Grace, we are pleased to have Rebecca Gwilt and Carrie Nixon join us to speak on the intersection of healthcare technology policy and law. Rebecca and Carrie are very interested in industry innovations happening in the metaverse and how it will change the paradigm of how we see and receive healthcare. That said, there will be many legal, logistical, and policy considerations to see this innovation to fruition. These women are up for the task! Additionally, Rebecca and Carrie share with us a new trend of how global healthcare innovation companies are working...2023-04-1436 min
HITea With GraceRare Disease Day Collaboration: Patients and Caregivers Spill the Tea on Parents, Patients, and PodcastsWelcome to this special podcast cross collaboration with HITea With Grace, Parents as Rare, One Upon a Gene Podcast, Simply Unbreakable podcasts on Rare Disease Day - February 28th! Grace Vinton moderated a panel with Effie Parks, Adam Johnson, and Kristy Dickinson on the topic of “Parents, Patients, & Podcasts - Incorporating the Rare Disease Community in HITMC“ at the annual HITMC (healthcare marketing and communications) conference this year. The conversation was so powerful, we all knew we had to follow it up with a proper podcast collaboration, to amplify the message. While each gene is unique...2023-02-2845 min
HITea With GraceChalene Son Rigby Spills the Tea on How Data Sharing & Advocacy are Transforming Rare DiseaseJoin us in welcoming Charlene Son Rigby, CEO of RARE-X to the pod!Charlene is a seasoned informaticist, accomplished business woman, and passionate mother to two, including one with a rare disease. In the fight to find her daughter’s diagnosis, she brought her tech savvy to the table and soon after the diagnosis was chosen to head up the company RARE-X which provides a collaborative platform for global data sharing and analysis to accelerate treatments for rare disease. Spearheaded by Charlene, the company believes that rare patient communities, equipped to securely gather and share the...2023-02-2437 min
HITea With GraceMary Jo Barthmaier Spills the Tea on Personalized Medicare Advantage InsightsOn this episode of HITea, Grace Vinton talks with Mary Jo Barthmaier, President of Insightin Health, about how the time has come for Medicare Advantage plans to take a page out of retailers’ playbooks and deliver highly personalized experiences for their members. She touches on the series of drivers currently converging that will make member engagement a crucial factor in determining the long-term success of health plans – the most important one being the transformative impact that connecting disparate data can have in generating actionable insights that drive member behavior.2023-02-1728 min
Digital Health & WearablesEmpowering the Patient Voice in Innovation with Grace Vinton and João BocasJoão Bocas - The #Wearables Expert ™ Interviews Grace Vinton - Patient Advocate, Digital Health Influencer and Healthcare PR pro.
In this episode, we talked about #patient voice in #innovation and how we can fix a common problem of dismissing patients' interactions and contributions to create new innovations.
Here are the questions we've addressed:
01:27 What is the "care web" and why does seeing care as a "web" help inform patient-informed informatics?
04:14 What do digital therapeutics and healthcare informatics typically miss about the patient reality? Aren't we all patients? What are we missing...2023-02-0114 min
Shot of Digital Health TherapyShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy - Grace VintonCant believe its been ~2 months that Jim Joyce and I have not had our Wednesday mental health intervention... but #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy is back!!!! and we are happy to start off 2023 with none other than the energetic and graceful Grace Vinton - in this first episode in the new year we talked about:🔊 Being your own advocate 🔊 What makes a good story?🔊 Power of data in story telling🔊 VBC & Health Equity 🔊 Patient voice & experience🔊 oh and some PR tips for entrepreneursFun ment...2023-01-0438 min
HITea With GraceDr. Geri Landman Spills the Tea on Her Moonshot Mission to Cure One Rare Disease at a TimeDr. Geri Landman is a pediatrician who recently founded a nonprofit, Moonshots for Unicorns, which is committed to curing curable single-gene disorders, like her daughter Lucy's. While each gene is unique, they all share the fact that these children are missing one single protein in their cells to function appropriately. Science exists to fix this; it just takes passion, focus, funding, and innovation to make a meaningful impact - one rare disease at a time. Listen in to hear more about Lucy, Moonshot’s mission, and about which digital health innovations Dr. Geri believes could have the most impact on...2022-12-2034 min
HITea With GraceJane Myles Spills the Tea on Smarter Clinical TrialsOn this episode of HIT Like a Girl, Grace Vinton talks with Jane Myles, Vice President of Clinical Trial Innovation at Curebase, about how the time has come for the research community to take a page out of healthcare providers' playbooks and deliver care with a greater focus on the patient experience. Jane explains how a patient-centered view will help with improved trial compliance, better diversity, and more rapid trial completion. She further explains how patient experience has long been an oversight for the research community, and insights into how some leaders have been advocating for industry improvement in...2022-11-2934 min
HITea With GraceNurse Cindy Gaines Spills the Tea on Care OrchestrationFrom nurse to informaticist to Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, in this episode of HITea With Grace, Cindy Gaines discusses the career journey that led her to her current position at Lumeon, a care orchestration platform. Cindy shares with us her experience on the front lines of nursing and highlights the barriers to technology implementation and the healthcare industry’s many challenges and need for care orchestration now more than ever. With clinician and nurse burnout at an all-time high, can technology and automation realistically help?2022-10-1824 min
HITea With GraceAnna Dover Spills the Tea on Tackling the Alert Fatigue Epidemic in Medication Decision SupportOn this episode of HITea, Grace Vinton sits down with Anna Dover, PharmD, director of Product Management at FDB (First Databank), about her prescription for combatting the epidemic of alert fatigue that contributes to the industrywide problem of clinician stress and burnout. Dr. Dover tells us how to flip the script on medication decision support to eliminate the noise, increase patient centricity and improve safety. The bottom line? Medication alerts need to get more relevant, meaningful, and actionable. Dr. Dover tells us how. Stay tuned!2022-10-1124 min
HITea With GraceDr. Sonya Sloan Spills the Tea on Caring for an Indigenous Community in New MexicoWe are excited to welcome Dr. Sonya Sloan to the podcast to talk about innovation and empowerment. She’s a traveling orthopedic surgeon, a locum tenens physician, an author, a speaker, and a mother. In her work across the U.S. for more than a decade, she has seen and treated just about everything. She was the first African American female intern in general surgery and the first African American female orthopedic surgery resident at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. There are only 6% of women in orthopedic surgery and there are less than 100 African American wom...2022-09-2724 min
Healthcare IT Today InterviewsPR is the Sword. Customers are the Heroes - An Interview with Grace VintonWhat does it take to be a consistently successful healthcare PR Professional? According to Grace Vinton, Account Director at Amendola Communications and all-around media guru, it’s about 5P’s – purpose, persistence, patience, people, and policy.
Grace drops about a dozen pearls of wisdom in our short interview.
Learn more about Amendola Communications at: https://www.acmarketingpr.com/
Find more great healthcare marketing content: https://www.hitmc.com/2022-09-2616 min
HITea With GraceMary Lantin Spills the Tea on Clean Healthcare DataActionable, real-time, and precise data has the potential to improve countless inefficiencies that we see across the industry, and Mary Lantin, President and Chief Operating Officer at Diameter Health has made a career out of putting healthcare data to work. Mary speaks with us about the value of upcycled, clean, data across the care continuum, her journey that led her to Diameter Health, and how Availity’s recent acquisition of Diameter Health will help reduce provider administrative burnout and improve payer-provider collaboration. Thanks for joining us, Mary! 2022-09-0622 min
HITea With GraceMarina Borukhovich Spills the Tea on the Health Coaching RevolutionIt is a pleasure to welcome Marina Borukhovich to the podcast. As a CEO, Founder, Mom, and Cancer Survivor, Marina shares with us how her terrifying personal health journey inspired her to found YourCoach.Health, a full health coaching practice management platform. She is passionate about amplifying the role that health coaches bring to holistic care and demystifying digital health for the coaching community. Thanks for joining us, Marina!2022-07-2629 min
HITea With GraceJuli Stover Spills the Tea on Telehealth StrategyCOVID brought telehealth into the mainstream, but most providers still underutilize the technology, failing to apply it in ways that can truly enhance their practices. Let’s welcome Juli Stover, Chief Strategy Officer at eVisit. Juli speaks with us about the state of the industry, reimbursement models, and policies, and presents a new controversial way in which hospitals and health systems should be looking at and approaching telehealth strategy. She’s an expert on ways providers should leverage telehealth to increase efficiency and revenue. Thanks for joining us, Juli!2022-06-2833 min
HITea With GracePatty Hayward Spills the Tea on Consumerism and The Digital Front DoorIn this episode of HITeaWithGrace, Patty Hayward, VP of Strategy for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Talkdesk, discusses the effects of consumerism on healthcare. 78% of respondents to a recent industry survey said they want a choice of how they interact with their doctors and care teams. Healthcare is about people taking care of people; not about making healthcare consumers feel like transactions. How you communicate with your hospital and health system can make all the difference in the world. The question is, how can innovation help? Grace had a fantastic time learning from Patty about how she i...2022-06-2122 min
HITea With GraceEsther Kim Spills the Tea on How Mass General Brigham is Improving Patient AccessOur very own Grace Vinton had the great opportunity to chat with Dr. Esther Kim on this episode of HITea today! From academic to registered dietician, to ACO program director, Dr. Esther Kim is now the Executive Director of Digital Health Innovation at Mass General Brigham. She leads a new team accelerating innovative healthcare technology pilots across the health system. As a leader in healthcare digital transformation, Esther shares with us the types of digital health technologies that have made a strong impact on their health system and innovations that make her hopeful for the future (hint, t...2022-06-0728 min
HITea With GraceAmanda Edwards Spills the Tea on Patient-Centered WorkflowsIn this episode, Grace Vinton sits down with Amanda Edwards, Program Manager, Digital Transformation and Innovation, at Availity, the nation’s largest real-time health information network that works to solve communication challenges in healthcare by creating a richer, more transparent exchange of information among health plans, providers, and technology partners.Amanda discusses the path that led her to where she is today, what it means to be a female leader and the challenges that have come along the way. She expresses her passion for creating patient-centered workflows that are being used to address administrative burnout. She also dives...2022-04-2628 min
HITea With GraceRachel Marano Gordon Spills the Tea on HIT Consulting and Managed Services TrendsWe were thrilled to have Rachel Marano, CEO of Pivot Point Consulting, speak with us about the lessons she has learned as a founder and leader. Rachel’s team helps healthcare organizations realize the most value from their technology and resources through EHR, ERP, Strategy, Virtual Care, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Application Support, and Revenue Cycle Management services. She shares with us tips and tricks of the trade for delivering HIT consulting, managed services, and talent solutions to providers, payers, life sciences, and technology organizations.2022-04-1922 min
HITea With GraceBeth Andersen Spills the Tea on Anthem's Continued Journey Toward Value-Based CareIn this episode of HITea, Grace Vinton interviews Beth Andersen, President of Anthem Blue Cross. Beth oversees the management of Anthem’s commercial business and strategy in California, working collaboratively with local and state elected officials to help transform health care. Beth and Grace discuss Anthem’s continued journey toward value-based care and what new technology the health plan is implementing to make a difference in this initiative.2022-03-1127 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITeaWithGrace: Grace Vinton & Danielle Grasso tackle Patient-Reported Outcome MeasuresIn this episode of HITeaWithGrace, Grace Vinton chats with Danielle Grasso, Senior Product Manager at Force Therapeutics, a provider-driven digital care management platform primarily for orthopedics and musculoskeletal care that helps patients recover from injury or surgery at home. Collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) can lead to greater reimbursement under many value-based care initiatives. Danielle talks with us about the challenges of adoption and the benefits of a well-designed tool for virtual physical therapy to help with PROMS. She also dives into adaptive patient education and the variety of protocols that trigger ongoing patient engagement. We learn m...2022-03-0826 min
HITea With GraceDanielle Grasso Spills the Tea on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS)In this episode of HITeaWithGrace, Grace Vinton chats with Danielle Grasso, Senior Product Manager at Force Therapeutics, a provider-driven digital care management platform primarily for orthopedics and musculoskeletal care that helps patients recover from injury or surgery at home. Collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) can lead to greater reimbursement under many value-based care initiatives. Danielle talks with us about the challenges of adoption and the benefits of a well-designed tool for virtual physical therapy to help with PROMS. She also dives into adaptive patient education and the variety of protocols that trigger ongoing patient engagement. We learn m...2022-03-0826 min
HITea With GraceSheila Talton Spills the Tea on Transitioning to Value-Based Care ModelsIn this episode, Grace Vinton sits down with Sheila Talton, President, and CEO of Gray Matter Analytics. Sheila is a tech and health IT veteran who is passionate about the use of technology to close gaps in care to ensure high-quality care for all patients. Her company has developed an advanced analytics platform that healthcare providers and insurers are using to accelerate the transition to value-based care models and improve health equity and outcomes.2022-03-0424 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton interviews Sheila TaltonIn this episode, Grace Vinton sits down with Sheila Talton, President, and CEO of Gray Matter Analytics. Sheila is a tech and health IT veteran who is passionate about the use of technology to close gaps in care to ensure high-quality care for all patients. Her company has developed an advanced analytics platform that healthcare providers and insurers are using to accelerate the transition to value-based care models and improve health equity and outcomes.2022-03-0424 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton & Sheeza Hussain talk personalized predictive careIn this episode, Grace Vinton sits down with Sheeza Hussain, Chief Commercial Officer of Biofourmis, a Boston-based global leader in digital therapeutics and virtual care that powers personalized predictive care. Sheeza is passionate about virtual care and the ability to connect patients of all ages to care regardless of their location. In this conversation, Sheeza describes how Biofourmis’ remote patient management and virtual care solutions are making it possible for patients to receive acute, post-acute, and chronic condition care in their own homes. Virtual care is now continuous, predictive, and far more engaging than it used to be...2022-03-0131 min
HITea With GraceSheeza Hussain Spills the Tea on Personalized Predictive CareIn this episode, Grace Vinton sits down with Sheeza Hussain, Chief Commercial Officer of Biofourmis, a Boston-based global leader in digital therapeutics and virtual care that powers personalized predictive care. Sheeza is passionate about virtual care and the ability to connect patients of all ages to care regardless of their location. In this conversation, Sheeza describes how Biofourmis’ remote patient management and virtual care solutions are making it possible for patients to receive acute, post-acute, and chronic condition care in their own homes. Virtual care is now continuous, predictive, and far more engaging than it used to be...2022-03-0131 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton interviews Elise Kohl-GrantIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Elise Kohl-Grant, Chief Information Officer at Innovative Management Solutions NYElise talks with us about the uphill battle mental health systems have experienced in regards to interoperability and the type of data that is most impactful for health systems to track. She also identifies gaps in care that are being closed now using data and analytics in the behavioral health arena and gives meaningful advice to other mental health systems on this new and challenging-to-predict interoperability, data, and analytics journey.2022-02-2538 min
HITea With GraceElise Kohl-Grant Spills the Tea on Mental Health Networks' Uphill Interoperability BattleIn this episode of HITea With Grace, Grace Vinton interviews Elise Kohl-Grant, Chief Information Officer at Innovative Management Solutions NYElise talks with us about the uphill battle mental health systems have experienced in regards to interoperability and the type of data that is most impactful for health systems to track. She also identifies gaps in care that are being closed now using data and analytics in the behavioral health arena and gives meaningful advice to other mental health systems on this new and challenging-to-predict interoperability, data, and analytics journey.2022-02-2538 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton & Angie Franks discuss optimizing access to careIn this episode, Grace Vinton speaks with Angie Franks, CEO of ABOUT Healthcare. In addition to the important lessons she’s learned as a healthcare leader, Franks discusses how it's important now more than ever for hospitals and health systems to optimize access to care by leveraging technology to improve visibility into resources available to patients. ABOUT Healthcare is a leading provider of access and orchestration solutions that empower health systems to operate as one connected network of care.2022-02-2232 min
HITea With GraceAngie Franks Spills the Tea on "Connected Network Care"In this episode, Grace Vinton speaks with Angie Franks, CEO of ABOUT Healthcare. In addition to the important lessons she’s learned as a healthcare leader, Franks discusses how it's important now more than ever for hospitals and health systems to optimize access to care by leveraging technology to improve visibility into resources available to patients. ABOUT Healthcare is a leading provider of access and orchestration solutions that empower health systems to operate as one connected network of care.2022-02-2232 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton interviews Dr. Shrujal BaxiIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Shrujal Baxi, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Clinical and Scientific Solutions at Verana Health. Her work at the digital health company serves patients through advancing the development and use of real-world evidence to address challenges in patient outcomes, healthcare delivery, and drug development. Dr. Baxi discusses with Grace why she chose a career in medicine, how her career path has led her to from medical oncology into digital health tech, and why she’s excited about the potential of using EHR-derived real-world evidence to improve patient care.2022-02-1829 min
HITea With GraceDr. Shrujal Baxi Spills the Tea on Real World EvidenceIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Shrujal Baxi, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Clinical and Scientific Solutions at Verana Health. Her work at the real world data company serves patients through advancing the development and use of real-world evidence to address challenges in patient outcomes, healthcare delivery, and drug development. Dr. Baxi discusses with Grace why she chose a career in medicine, how her career path has led her to from medical oncology into digital health tech, and why she’s excited about the potential of using EHR-derived real-world evidence to improve patient care.2022-02-1829 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton interviews Juli HeitmanIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Juli Heitman, Customer Success and Quality Manager at Motient, on what drove her to make the shift from nursing to health IT. Juli recently completed a post-master’s degree in health care quality to continue her pursuit of making a difference in healthcare. Passionate about improving tech and workflow for our front-line heroes, Juli discusses the challenges we’ve seen since the pandemic with patient transfers and how this is affecting emergency department workers.2022-02-1531 min
HITea With GraceJuli Heitman Spills the Tea on Patient Transfer & Emergency Department InnovationsIn this episode, Grace Vinton interviews Juli Heitman, Customer Success and Quality Manager at Motient, on what drove her to make the shift from nursing to health IT. Juli recently completed a post-master’s degree in health care quality to continue her pursuit of making a difference in healthcare. Passionate about improving tech and workflow for our front-line heroes, Juli discusses the challenges we’ve seen since the pandemic with patient transfers and how this is affecting emergency department workers.2022-02-1531 min
HITea With GraceJess DaMassa Spills the Tea on Digital Health Investment Trends and the Rise of Omnichannel CareIn this episode, Grace Vinton interviews the vibrant Jessica DaMassa, Health Innovation Reporter Host & Executive Producer, "WTF Health - What's the Future, Health?" and is Co-Host of Health Tech Deals. Jess talks with us today about the digital health funding landscape and what she sees to be the future of healthcare and care delivery. Jess has interviewed thousands of startups, digital health investors, and incumbents working to change the future of health worldwide. This experience of speaking with innovators in our space every day gives her a unique view into fresh innovations and business models that are t...2022-02-1136 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton interviews Jess DaMassaIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews the vibrant Jessica DaMassa, Health Innovation Reporter Host & Executive Producer, "WTF Health - What's the Future, Health?" and is Co-Host of Health Tech Deals. Jess talks with us today about the digital health funding landscape and what she sees to be the future of healthcare and care delivery. Jess has interviewed thousands of startups, digital health investors, and incumbents working to change the future of health worldwide. This experience of speaking with innovators in our space every day gives her a unique view into fresh innovations and business models that a...2022-02-1136 min
HITea With GraceSummer Humphreys Spills the Tea on Rev Cycle Analytics and AIIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Summer Humphreys, Principal at VisiQuate, provider of advanced revenue cycle analytics, intelligent workflow and AI-powered automation.Summer talks with us today about the impact the pandemic had on service lines and dives into what service lines have bounced back since then and which ones are still struggling. She also talks with us about the impact that the pandemic has had on the revenue cycle management (RCM) workforce, transitioning from working in an office to working at home, and how data and analytics can now be used to help enhance RCM...2022-02-0828 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton interviews Summer HumphreysIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Summer Humphreys, Principal at VisiQuate, provider of advanced revenue cycle analytics, intelligent workflow and AI-powered automation.Summer talks with us today about the impact the pandemic had on service lines and dives into what service lines have bounced back since then and which ones are still struggling. She also talks with us about the impact that the pandemic has had on the revenue cycle management (RCM) workforce, transitioning from working in an office to working at home, and how data and analytics can now be used to help enhance RCM...2022-02-0828 min
Out of Patients with Matthew ZacharyGrace Vinton Dishes on How the Sausage Gets MadeToday I talk to patient advocate, digital health influencer, and podcasting maven Grace Vinton. She hosts HITeaWithGrace on the HIT Like a Girl podcast, which celebrates women leaders in healthcare and health IT. She’s the smartest person in the room at any given time and she’s here to let us in on how the sausage gets made in the medical tech world. Follow Grace @HITeaWithGrace on Twitter. For more information, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripHealth on Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...2022-02-0832 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton interviews Heidi PolekIn this bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Heidi Polek, Strategic Program Manager at DrFirst, on innovations in the pharmacy HIT space. Heidi talks about what her biggest challenges were when she was a practicing pharmacist and how she uses those lessons now in her role to improve pharmacist workflow and help combat front-line fatigue through technology.2022-02-0436 min
HITea With GraceHeidi Polek Spills the Tea on Pharmacy HITIn this episode, Grace Vinton interviews Heidi Polek, Strategic Program Manager at DrFirst, on innovations in the pharmacy HIT space. Heidi talks about what her biggest challenges were when she was a practicing pharmacist and how she uses those lessons now in her role to improve pharmacist workflow and help combat front-line fatigue through technology.2022-02-0436 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITHITea with Grace: Grace Vinton Interviews Author Dr. Talya Miron-ShatzIn this episode, Grace Vinton interviews Dr. Talya Miron-Shatz, psychologist, researcher, and specialist in behavioral economics. Dr. Talya’s new book, “Your Life Depends on It: What You Can Do to Make Better Choices About Your Health,” talks about patient strengths, limitations, and how those impact care decisions and experiences. As an expert in decision-making, Dr. Talya also talks with us about the importance of behavioral economics in the HIT innovation process. The future of innovation in this space will look like using economics and psychology to help understand why people act the way they do and using t...2022-02-0145 min
HITea With GraceDr. Talya Miron-Shatz Spills the Tea on Behavioral Economics in HITIn this episode, Grace Vinton interviews Dr. Talya Miron-Shatz, psychologist, researcher, and specialist in behavioral economics. Dr. Talya’s new book, “Your Life Depends on It: What You Can Do to Make Better Choices About Your Health,” talks about patient strengths, limitations, and how those impact care decisions and experiences. As an expert in decision-making, Dr. Talya also talks with us about the importance of behavioral economics in the HIT innovation process. The future of innovation in this space will look like using economics and psychology to help understand why people act the way they do and using t...2022-02-0145 min
HITea With GraceJanet Dillione Spills the Tea on How to Support Vulnerable Populations at HomeWe continue with HITea with Grace series. In this episode, she interviews Janet Dillione, CEO of Connect America. Janet's work addresses the needs of the vulnerable populations in the country, specifically of the aging and chronically ill. The Connect America platform helps people who want to stay at home to live as long and as independently and as graciously as they can while being in the home.2021-12-1626 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITGrace Vinton & Stephanie Queen Discuss What it Takes to Provide Healthcare from a HelicopterWe continue with our HITea With Grace bonus episodes, with Grace Vinton. In this episode, she interviews Stephanie Queen, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Air Methods, the U.S.' leading emergency air medical service provider. .Today's conversation revolves around clinician burnout, grief, and the reality of the toll it takes to work in the high-stakes healthcare environments.2021-12-1349 min
HITea With GraceNurse Stephanie Queen Spills the Tea on Grieving-Well as an EMS Healthcare ProviderWe continue with our HITea With Grace bonus episodes, with Grace Vinton. In this episode, she interviews Stephanie Queen, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Air Methods, the U.S.' leading emergency air medical service provider.Today's conversation revolves around clinician burnout, grief, and the reality of the toll it takes to work in the high-stakes healthcare environments.2021-12-1349 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITGrace Vinton & Jennifer D'Angelo Discuss Interoperability in New JerseyIn this HITea with Grace bonus episode, Grace Vinton interviews Jennifer D’Angelo, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Healthcare Division at New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII).Her work at the health information network serves patients through improving the quality of data to ensure that it tells an accurate story for each person throughout their healthcare system.The NJII uses the Master Person Index (MPI) and holds facilities accountable for sending and receiving clean and usable data. This helps them expand interoperability and clinical casework throughout the state.2021-12-0633 min
HITea With GraceJennifer D'Angelo Spills the Tea on Interoperability in New JerseyIn this HITea with Grace episode, Grace Vinton interviews Jennifer D’Angelo, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Healthcare Division at New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII).Her work at the health information network serves patients through improving the quality of data to ensure that it tells an accurate story for each person throughout their healthcare system. The NJII uses the Master Person Index (MPI) and holds facilities accountable for sending and receiving clean and usable data. This helps them expand interoperability and clinical casework throughout the state.2021-12-0633 min
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITGrace Vinton and Effie Parks Discuss the Importance of the Patient VoiceIn this special HITea With Grace bonus episode, Grace Vinton, digital health influencer talks with Effie Parks, founder of the Once Upon a Gene podcast, about patient advocacy and the reality of the challenges parents face due to the disconnect within our healthcare system."You don't have to be the same as me to understand me," Effie shares some tough stuff about how despite the challenges she's faced with a son who has a rare disease, she's found a way to live beyond her circumstances.2021-11-2936 min
HITea With GraceEffie Parks Spills the Tea on Building a Rare Disease CommunityIn this special HITea With Grace bonus episode, Grace Vinton, digital health influencer talks with Effie Parks, founder of the Once Upon a Gene podcast, about patient advocacy and the reality of the challenges parents face due to the disconnect within our healthcare system."You don't have to be the same as me to understand me," Effie shares some tough stuff about how despite the challenges she's faced with a son who has a rare disease, she's found a way to live beyond her circumstances and build community in the process.2021-11-2936 min
Beat the Culture with Grace WalkerThe Degrees of Separation with Scott + Lisa VintonThis week, we interview Scott and Lisa Vinton about their show "Only2Degrees" and discuss the truth behind growing a platform with grassroot networking. We converse about the uniqueness of God's plan and how everyone seems to be connected in some way. Encouraging our audience to take a step in creating a platform of their own, and providing some good entertainment along the way.
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Too Nice For Law, Produced by The Voice of Law PodcastInterview with Healthcare Marketing Champions, Grace Vinton & Kaycee Kalpin.I want to know about the mindset of a Champion. This week I interviewed Healthcare Marketing Champions, Grace Vinton and Kaycee Kalpin.2020-11-2225 min