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Visionary VoicesVisionary Voices with Matt Kull - Episode 9In this episode of Season 2 of Visionary Voices, we welcome Matt Kull, SVP and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Inova Health, for a deep dive into IT governance, organizational efficiency, and how CIOs can drive meaningful innovation at scale.Matt shares how strong governance models enable smarter decision-making, faster execution, and alignment between clinical, operational, and digital priorities. The conversation explores how leaders can shift culture in environments without formal governance structures, how to evaluate the true value of innovation, and which principles consistently lead to better health system outcomes.We also discuss Inova’s na...
2026-03-0930 minVisionary VoicesVisionary Voices with Trinity Health - Episode 8In this first episode of Season 2 of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Mike Prokic, VP and Chief IT Strategy Officer, and Nick O'Connor, VP and Chief Technology Officer, from Trinity Health to explore how one of the nation’s largest health systems is modernizing imaging and accelerating innovation through the cloud.From the pivotal moment that sparked Trinity Health’s transformation to the real-world impact of a cloud-based PACS environment, this candid conversation dives into what it takes to modernize at scale. Our guests share measurable benefits for clinicians and IT teams, and how emerging technologies like...
2026-02-2525 minVisionary VoicesThe IT Vision of the Future - Episode 7In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Dr. Chris Longhurst, Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer at UC San Diego Health and Executive Director of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Health Innovation. From his go-to burrito order to breaking new ground with spatial computing in the operating room, Dr. Longhurst shares why IT innovation isn’t just about tech—it’s about timing, trust, and transformation.We explore what it takes to implement cutting-edge technologies without disrupting daily operations and how UC San Diego Health’s use of the Apple Vision Pro redefines patient...
2025-10-1933 minVisionary VoicesAgentic AI in Healthcare - Episode 6In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Sameer Sethi, Senior Vice President and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to explore one of the most talked-about innovations in healthcare IT today: agentic AI. From its potential to transform workflows to the nuanced challenges of adoption, Sameer offers a grounded, forward-looking take on how this next evolution in AI could change the game for clinicians, patients, and healthcare systems alike.We dive into what sets agentic AI apart from traditional automation, how trust and governance frameworks are evolving, and why the human...
2025-09-1444 min
Swaay.Health PodcastAI is Everywhere. But Is Your Thought Leadership Still Human?We’re deep into the age of generative AI, and healthcare marketers are already feeling the pressure: churn out more content, faster, and at scale. But as the volume increases, does the value hold? In this episode of the Swaay.Health Podcast, Matt DiVenere, Director of Content Development at Optimum Healthcare IT, joins us to explore how AI is changing thought leadership and why it still needs a strong human heartbeat.
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Key Takeaways
🧠 Strategy first. Thought leadership isn’t about how much content you create—it’s about clari...
2025-08-0436 minVisionary VoicesWhen Hurricanes Hit and Health Systems Merge - Episode 4In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sat down with Andy Crowder, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest non-profit health systems. Andy shares a behind-the-scenes look at the complex IT integration following the historic merger of Advocate Health and Atrium Health. From aligning EMRs and ERPs to balancing governance, infrastructure, and data migration, he walks us through the strategic decisions that enabled a smooth transition at scale.Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the healthcare landscape, and Andy offers actionable insights for IT leaders navigating this journey. He di...
2025-07-1333 minVisionary VoicesThe Importance of Mentorship, Personal Branding and the Collective Voice - Episode 3In this month’s episode, we sit down with Mike Mosquito, one of the most influential voices in healthcare IT, a leader whose impact spans Northeast Georgia Health System, HIMSS, The Buzz podcast, and beyond. From Air Force service to executive leadership, he shares the journey that shaped his brand, leadership style, and passion for digital transformation.We explore his “aha” moment that confirmed healthcare IT was the right fit, the lessons he carried from military service into the boardroom, and how he instills those principles in his team today.The conversation shifts to a timely...
2025-06-1528 minVisionary VoicesThe Evolving Role of the CIO - Episode 2In this episode of Visionary Voices, Craig Richardville, a nationally recognized chief digital and information officer, discusses the evolving role of the healthcare CIO. With experience at top health systems like Intermountain, SCL Health, Atrium Health, and ProMedica, Craig shares insights on how CIOs are shifting from traditional IT oversight to driving enterprise-wide digital transformation. The conversation explores how innovation, consumer demands, and workforce evolution redefine healthcare leadership.
2025-05-1824 minVisionary VoicesNortheast Georgia Health System's Cloud-First Journey - Episode 1In this first episode of Visionary Voices, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) CIO Chris Paravate and CTO Stuart Samples discuss how NGHS is modernizing its infrastructure by moving to the cloud. This insightful conversation explores how the organization aligned IT strategy with business goals, overcame cloud adoption challenges, and leveraged strategic partnerships to drive operational efficiency, scalability, and resilience. Whether planning your cloud journey or navigating one now, this conversatio offers real-world lessons, executive-level insights, and actionable takeaways to guide your path forward.
2025-04-1832 min
Healthcare RapHow Thought Leadership Accelerates Health Tech Adoption (#323)Matt DiVenere from Optimum Health IT talks about the role of thought leadership and content in expediting behavior change in an industry that’s known for moving slowly and carefully. You’ll hear the latest trends that Matt’s seeing in health tech thought leadership, and how, when it’s done right, it can drive change for consumer transformation and other key initiatives. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about McKinsey’s latest consumer insights report. What opportunities does the report highlight for healthcare organizations to better engage consumers digitally, and how can this drive market lea...
2024-05-1434 min
Healthcare IT Today InterviewsMatt DiVenere - Health IT Rising Star Award WinnerMatt DiVenere, winner of the 2021 Medigy HITMC Award for Rising Star in Health IT, serves as Senior Content Specialist at naviHealth. Learn how he went from journalist to healthcare marketer providing a safe haven for the senior community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021-10-2629 min