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Health Innovation MattersA Deep Dive into Peripheral Artery Disease with Jennifer Jones-McMeans Michael chats with Jennifer Jones-McMeans, Divisional Vice President of Global Clinical Affairs at Abbott's cardiovascular business. Together, they discuss what peripheral artery disease (PAD) is, warning signs of PAD, how PAD affects patient life, how to prevent the disease, treatment options, and much more. Learn more about PAD, symptoms, risks, and treatments at PAD-info.com.
2025-09-2624 minHealth Innovation MattersBreaking Operational Barriers with AI with RJ Verheggen Michael chats with Robert-Jan (RJ) Verheggen, Co-founder and Global Growth Director at Klippa. Together, they discuss how Klippa's AI-powered automation processes can bolster healthcare operational functions, such as invoice handling; how AI is helping healthcare professionals combat staff shortages and focus on patient care; how Klippa is helping health systems overcome barriers to AI adoption; what's next for AI in healthcare; and much more.
2025-09-1821 min
Rural MattersReimagining Rural Hospitals (Part 2 of BRG Series) In this episode, Michael chats with Michael Backus, President and CEO of Oswego Health; Brian Fisher, Managing Director at BRG; and Dr. Julia Clark, Managing Director at BRG. Together, they discuss the realities rural hospitals are facing; what Oswego Health is currently experiencing in upstate New York; innovative and collaborative approaches necessary to rethink operating models; how BRG Healthcare is working with rural hospitals to help bolster operations; and how partnerships can serve as a winning strategy to help rural hospitals overcome operational barriers. This episode and the two-part series are sponsored by BRG. Visit w...
2025-09-1644 minRural MattersReimagining Rural Hospitals (Part I of BRG Series) In this episode, Michael chats with Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA); Brian Fisher, Managing Director at BRG; and Dr. Julia Clark, Managing Director at BRG. Together, they discuss the current state of rural hospitals; NRHA's analysis of the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on rural hospitals; what rural healthcare providers should do now to ensure they can continue to offer quality patient care; and how NRHA and BRG are working together to reimagine the way rural providers can deliver care in the future. This episode and the t...
2025-08-1246 minRural MattersExploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landlines in Rural Healthcare Facilities In this episode, Michael chats with Max Silber, Vice President of Mobility and IoT at MetTel. Together, they discuss connectivity and the role copper-based landlines play in rural hospitals; how rural healthcare facilities can transition to digital systems, even with limited costs and resources; challenges that rural organizations could face when transitioning to digital; how MetTel helps those organizations make successful transitions to digital; and much more.
2025-06-2732 minHealth Innovation MattersAI for Optimizing Healthcare Operations with Michael Docktor Michael chats with Dr. Michael Docktor, pediatric gastroenterologist, digital health innovator, and CEO of Dock Health. Together, they discuss how AI is reshaping the operational fabric of healthcare. Docktor unpacks common myths about AI's role in clinical settings, explains how Dock powers the invisible but critical workflows between systems, and explores how human-led, AI-supported operations can reduce burnout, improve administrative processes like referrals, and unlock real ROI. He also shares why Dock isn't just another EHR plugin or project tracker—it's a productivity platform purpose-built for the complexity of care delivery.
2025-06-2730 minHealth Innovation MattersExploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landline Systems with Max Silber Michael chats with Max Silber, Vice President of Mobility and IoT at MetTel. Together, they discuss the role of copper-based landlines in today's daily hospital operations, transitioning those systems to digital alternatives, how MetTel is helping hospitals navigate those transitions, how hospitals can plan for modernization, and much more.
2025-06-2634 minHealth Innovation MattersUncovering Hidden Constraints to Practice Success with Zed Williamson Michael chats with Zed Williamson, Founder and CEO of Physician Growth Accelerator. Together, they discuss constraints throttling a practice's revenue or capacity, Zed's neuroscience-based approach to patient acquisition and team alignment, the disconnect between what practices think they need and what they actually need, why traditional marketing tactics fall short for medical practices, and much more.
2025-06-1227 minHealth Innovation MattersFilling Essential Vacancies at a New Hampshire Medical Center with Lauren Morency and Jennifer Kolb (Part III of MedCerts Series) In the final episode of our series with MedCerts, Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts, and Lauren Morency, BSN, RN, CNOR, RN Director of Perioperative Services at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Together, they offer some background on SNHMC and Morency's varied role; MedCerts' mission and some of the organization's new partners offerings; how the partnership between SNHMC and MedCerts came to be and how it helped to fill essential workforce gaps at SNHMC; and much more. This episode is sponsored by MedCerts. Visit partners.medcerts.com to learn m...
2025-05-2825 min
Education ExcellenceAI's Evolving Role in Education with Chelsea LopezIn this episode, Michael chats with Chelsea Lopez, Director of Education Advancement at The Social Institute. Together, they discuss common misconceptions about AI in education; how administrator and educator perceptions about AI have evolved over the past few years; how The Social Institute is empowering school communities with AI literacy through engaging lessons for students, PD courses for educators, and resources for families. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay.
2025-05-2031 minHealth Innovation MattersEnabling Digital Transformation in Healthcare with Elevsis Delgadillo Michael chats with Elevsis Delgadillo, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at KeenStack. Together, they discuss KeenStack's mission, how healthcare IT organizations support other organizations' digital transformations, how to foster successful IT change initiatives, how KeenStack expertise in implementing ServiceNow's AI-powered solutions enables digital transformation in healthcare, and much more.
2025-04-0729 minHealth Innovation MattersStreamlining Administrative Workflows with Jay Volk Michael chats with Jay Volk, CEO of Weave Cloud Solutions. Together, they discuss how Weave is uniquely positioned to make an impact in the healthcare industry; how AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) streamlines workflows and improves patient outcomes; what rise of AI means for the clinicians, administrative staff, and patients; and much more.
2025-04-0322 minHealth Innovation MattersImproving Prior Authorization Workflows and Interoperability with Colin Banas, M.D., M.H.A. Michael chats with Dr. Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst. Together, they discuss automating and modernizing prior authorization workflows to speed access to critical drugs; challenges and opportunities in how providers, payers, and pharmacies share medication data and orchestrate prescription workflows across different systems; and advances in AI that can make a real difference for clinicians in practical, measurable ways.
2025-03-2822 minHealth Innovation MattersTailored Training for Healthcare Facilities with Dana Janssen (Part II of MedCerts Series) Michael chats with Dana Janssen, Chief Product Officer at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MedCerts new Professional Caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program offerings and the industry challenges that led to their development; how these programs can help hospitals and nursing facilities address staffing shortages and reduce turnover; what sets these MedCerts program offerings apart from other similar training options on the market; how employers can customize the programs with specialty courses to create more tailored, impactful training experiences; and much more. This episode is sponsored by MedCerts. Visit partners.medcerts.com to...
2025-03-2719 minHealth Innovation MattersClearing the Way for Streamlined Healthcare Workflows with Tom Liddell Michael chats with Tom Liddell, CEO of Harmony Healthcare IT. Together, they discuss the impetus and development of ClearWay, Harmony's new AI platform designed to streamline clinical abstraction and submission workflows; how ClearWay is making a huge impact in time-savings for clinicians and patients alike; how AI-driven automation in healthcare continues to evolve; and much more.
2025-03-2619 minHealth Innovation MattersAddressing Chronic Knee Pain with KneeMo® with Jennifer Hledik and Tom Andriacchi Michael chats with Dr. Jennifer Hledik, Chief Operating Officer at SomaTX Design Inc., and Dr. Tom Andriacchi, President and Chairman of SomaTX Design Inc. Together, they discuss the impetus for developing KneeMo®, a wearable, non-invasive, drug-free device designed to address knee pain and improve mobility. Jennifer and Tom dive into the technology behind KneeMo®, how it allows people dealing with chronic knee pain to remain active, the potential impact of KneeMo® moving forward, and much more. To learn more about KneeMo®, visit thekneemo.com.
2025-03-2426 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Intersection of Technology and Mental Health with Oded Kraft Michael chats with Oded Kraft, CEO and Co-Founder of GrayMatters Health. Together, they discuss the future of mental health care, how technology has had a positive impact on the mental health industry, the launch of Prism and how its helping post-traumatic stress disorder patients, how Prism is different than other devices in the PTSD space, and much more.
2025-03-2127 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Changing State of Obesity Care with Antoine Robiliard Michael chats with Antoine Robiliard, leader of Withings Health Solutions, the B2B division of Withings. Together, they discuss recent analysis and findings related to body mass index (BMI), how body composition is being used in obesity care today, how obesity care will evolve, the role of connected devices in the obesity care space, and much more.
2025-03-1919 minHealth Innovation MattersZeen – the Mobility Device Redefining Independence and Dignity – with Rick SherakIn this episode, Michael chats with Rick Sherak, CEO of Exokinetics, to discuss the creation of the groundbreaking Zeen mobility device and its impact on the lives of those struggling with mobility challenges. They explore Zeen's innovative functionality—allowing users to transition seamlessly from sitting to standing to walking safely and without the fear of falling. They also highlight the unique market segments the Zeen serves and much more in this insightful conversation. To learn more about Zeen, visit gozeen.com or call 833-FOR-ZEEN.
2025-03-1732 minHealth Innovation MattersA Deep Dive Into Gastrointestinal Healthcare with Nir Salomon Michael chats with Nir Salomon, Co-founder and Head of R&D at Evinature. Together, they discuss importance of speaking up and educating others about gastrointestinal functions, strategies to managing the stigma and challenging emotions that come with living with gastrointestinal diseases, Evinature's latest study into the effects and science behind how CurQD is helping patients heal from ulcerative colitis and Crohn's, and much more. Read Evinature's study.
2025-03-1424 minHealth Innovation MattersBuilding Talent Pipelines in Healthcare with Jennifer Kolb (Part I of MedCerts Series) Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MedCerts' history, mission, programs, and partnership offerings; how the company has partnered with hospitals and healthcare systems to build talent pipelines; how partnerships with MedCerts benefit healthcare organizations and hospitals; and much more. This episode is sponsored by MedCerts. Visit partners.medcerts.com to learn more.
2025-03-1222 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Future of Healthcare Robotics and Automation with Kate McAfoose Michael chats with Kate McAfoose, President of Chang Robotics. Together, they discuss how Chang Robotics' healthcare robotics work fits into the broader automation landscape, how robotics are helping nurses and improving hospital operations, other new innovations in hospital automation, and much more. Plus, hear a special, can't-miss announcement from Kate on Chang Robotics' next great venture. For more on Chang Robotics and Kate McAfoose, visit: Chang Robotics' website Curabotics' website Chang Robotics' LinkedIn Kate McAfoose's LinkedIn
2025-03-1019 minHealth Innovation MattersOvercoming Modernization Challenges in Healthcare Security with Christian Boucher Michael chats with Christian Boucher, Field CTO and Healthcare Tech Strategist at Island. In this episode, Michael and Christian discuss how the shift toward web applications aligns with security improvements and evolving digital roles, overcoming challenges with healthcare IT modernization due to FDA regulations on biomedical devices, how small productivity gains can lead to thousands of hours of savings per year, and much more. Learn more at island.io.
2025-03-0521 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Evolution of Zero Trust in Healthcare with Steven Hajny Michael chats with Steven Hajny, Healthcare Technology Evangelist and Principal Solutions Engineer at Zscaler. Together, they explore the critical role of zero trust in reshaping healthcare IT, from mitigating ransomware threats that could impact patient safety to balancing the demands of innovation and strong security. Steven shares insights from the Zero Trust Hospital book series, which includes a guide for clinical teams on breaking down zero trust implementation into actionable steps and another volume tailored for healthcare CXOs, offering strategies to drive organization-wide zero trust adoption. Packed with real-world examples and practical advice, this episode highlights how zero trust...
2025-03-0415 minHealth Innovation MattersThe New Standard for Maternal Care with Jennifer SargentMichael chats with Jennifer Sargent, CEO of Pacify. In this episode, Michael and Jennifer discuss Pacify's evolution toward becoming a leading provider of wrap-around support in maternal care, how the organization is transforming maternal health outcomes and overcoming access barriers through accessible tech-enabled doula-led care, and much more.
2025-02-2819 minHealth Innovation MattersAdvancing Patient Engagement with Kempton Presley Michael chats with Kempton Presley, Chief Strategy Officer at AdhereHealth, LLC. In this episode, Michael and Kempton explore how advances in data analytics and behavioral science are transforming member engagement. They discuss how health plans and providers are leveraging predictive insights and omnichannel strategies to reach high-risk members by their preferred means. This personalized support, through incorporating science-backed techniques, helps address barriers to care and improve medication adherence. Kempton also shares insights on emerging trends in member engagement, the role of evidence-based interventions in shaping health outcomes, and what's next for the industry.
2025-02-2618 minHealth Innovation MattersChallenging the Healthcare Status Quo with Mark Newman Michael chats with Mark Newman, Co-founder and CEO of Nomi Health. In this episode, Michael and Mark discuss how the idea to start Nomi came to Mark and why the U.S. healthcare system is bloated and inefficient. They explore why direct contracts and data ownership are key to liberating healthcare dollars, and how Nomi is helping rebuild the business of healthcare.
2025-02-2423 minHealth Innovation MattersPrecision Medicine's Tipping Point with Ivan Rusilko Michael chats with Dr. Ivan Rusilko, a medical doctor, author, and pioneer in lifestyle medicine. In this episode, Michael and Ivan first discuss the state of precision medicine, then dive into mitocondriac cellular therapy, female hormone therapy, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) therapy, and the evolutions, science, narratives, and misperceptions surrounding those fields. Check out these documentaries featuring the work Ivan discusses in this episode: Parkinson's: https://vimeo.com/654359320 Burned: https://vimeo.com/767507931 MS: https://vimeo.com/764813906
2025-02-0726 minHealth Innovation MattersAdapting to the Rise of ICHRAs with Kevin Deutsch Michael chats with Kevin Deutsch, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Health Plan Solutions at Softheon. In this episode, Michael and Kevin discuss all things ICHRAs (Individual Health Coverage Reimbursement Arrangements), including their growing popularity, challenges in adapting to increased ICHRA adoption, overcoming technical hurdles in getting products into ICHRA platforms, how the growth of ICHRAs might reshape the health insurance landscape in the future, and more. Listeners can connect with Softheon at softheon.com. To learn more about the HRA Council, visit hracouncil.org.
2025-02-0522 minRural MattersLooking Back and Facing Forward in Rural Education In this episode, Michael chats with Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the Arizona Rural Schools Association; Dr. Steven Johnson, Superintendent of Fort Ransom School District in North Dakota and leader of Rural Educational Associates; and Taylor McCabe-Juhnke, Executive Director of Rural Schools Collaborative. Together, they first offer a warm tribute to Dr. Allen Pratt, who is retiring as Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association. Then, they dive into the most important developments in rural education in 2024 and wrap up with some insights on what could be at the forefront in 2025.
2024-12-1959 minRural MattersMeeting Essential Workforce Needs in Rural Health (Part III of MedCerts Series) In this final episode of our MedCerts series, Michael chats with Jenny Story, Office Manager and Co-Owner at Story Family Medicine in Idaho, and Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss the unique community Story Family Medicine serves, the challenges it faced in finding new talent, why it partnered with MedCerts to deploy a phlebotomy certification course to help fill that role, how MedCerts partnership models help to bridge talent gaps in rural health, and much more. This episode and the entire series are sponsored by MedCerts. For m...
2024-12-1825 minRural MattersPartnering to Fill Talent Gaps in Rural Health (Part II of MedCerts Series) In this episode, Michael chats with MacKenzie Nuckolls, RN CNOR, Assistant Director of Surgical Services at Union General Health System in Georgia, and Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MacKenzie's role at Union General Health System, challenges the hospital faced as it tried to fill talent gaps, how the hospital's partnership with MedCerts help to meet those needs, and much more. This episode and the entire series are sponsored by MedCerts. For more information, visit partners.MedCerts.com.
2024-12-1335 minHealth 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 minEducation ExcellenceConnecting Home and School with PowerSchool (Part IV of PowerSchool Series)In the fourth and final installment of our series with PowerSchool, Michael chats with Jesse Roy, Director of Education Strategy at PowerSchool, and Steven Anderson, Director of Solutions Engineering at PowerSchool. Together, they discuss PowerSchool's 2024 Education Focus Report, focusing on the report's findings related to the connection between school and home. From there, they talk about solving issues with communication and engagement; overcoming real barriers to chronic absenteeism; the intersection of social media and education; PowerSchool's all-in-one MyPowerHub solution, which is helping to close myriad gaps in the school-home connection; and much more. To download PowerSchool's 2024 Education...
2024-12-1038 minRural MattersDisaster Response, Housing, and a Full-Circle Approach to Economic Advancement with HUD's Marion McFadden In this episode, Michael chats with Marion McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Together, they discuss how McFadden's office coordinated the response to recent natural disasters; the impact of HUD's housing supply work, including PRO Housing and the Section 108 Legacy Challenge; how HUD is working to provide financial assistance to rural communities facing homelessness difficulties; and HUD's holistic approach to improve economic prosperity in rural communications.
2024-11-1519 minEducation ExcellenceThe Modern Education Workforce with PowerSchool (Part III of PowerSchool Series)In this episode, Michael chats with Richard Fernandez, Director of Executive Engagement at PowerSchool, supporting the company's solutions in Texas, and Jeff Pelzel, Director of Education Engagement at PowerSchool, supporting the company's solutions in California and other West Coast states. Together, they discuss PowerSchool's 2024 Education Focus Report, focusing on the report's modern education workforce component. From there, they talk about key aspects of classroom instructional models, advocating change through engagement with administrators, overcoming challenges in attracting the next generation of educators, success stories about driving positive change in education, and much more. To download PowerSchool's 2024 Education Focus...
2024-11-0133 minEducation ExcellenceBold Leadership and Data with PowerSchool (Part II of PowerSchool Series)In this episode, Michael chats with Dr. Richard Hughes, Education Innovation Advisor at PowerSchool, and Tracy McCown, Director of Solution Engineering, Data, Analytics, and AI at PowerSchool. Together, they discuss PowerSchool's 2024 Education Focus Report, focusing on the report's leadership and data component. From there, they talk about the need for bold leadership in education, how data-driven insights and decision-making lead to successful solutions, tips for K–12 leaders on demonstrating strong leadership in their school communities, and much more. To download PowerSchool's 2024 Education Focus Report, visit www.powerschool.com/edtech-focus-report-2024. This episode and the entire series ar...
2024-10-2830 minRural MattersThe Benefits of Employer Partnerships and Training (Part I of MedCerts Series) In this episode, Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts; Dana Janssen, Chief Product Officer at MedCerts; Rupi Hayer, Senior Manager for Chronic Disease Education in the Improving Health Outcomes Department at the American Medical Association (AMA); and Lauren Clemmons, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Principles and Practice at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Together, they discuss MedCerts' employer partnership model, how the organization's programs benefit rural communities, the AMA's Blood Pressure Measurement initiative, why it's important to choose the right partner for online healthcare and IT training, why...
2024-10-2140 minEducation ExcellenceStudent-Driven Personalized Learning with PowerSchool (Part I of PowerSchool Series)In this episode, Michael chats with Ryan Imbriale, Vice President and Head of Worldwide Education at PowerSchool, and Chris Cirillo, Group Vice President of Product Management at PowerSchool. Together, they discuss PowerSchool's 2024 Education Focus Report, focusing on the report's student-driven personalized learning pillar. From there, they talk about how newer technologies can support personalized learning efforts, why schools should be embracing new technologies such as generative AI, how schools can forge an attainable and successful path forward with personalized learning, and much more. To download PowerSchool's 2024 Education Focus Report, visit www.powerschool.com/edtech-focus-report-2024. This...
2024-10-2138 minRural MattersWhat Really Works in Rural Development With Aspen CSG's Chris Estes In this episode, Michael chats with Chris Estes, Co-Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group (Aspen CSG). Together, they discuss recent federal investment in rural areas, why private philanthropy and government need to rethink funding strategies, why rethinking measurement is important, the impact of investing in rural development hubs, and much more. For more information, visit aspencsg.org.
2024-10-1139 minEducation ExcellenceThe Intersection of Education, Skills Training, and Workforce Development with Mark HedstromIn this episode, Michael chats with Mark Hedstrom, Co-Executive Director of the Skilled Careers Coalition. Together, they discuss the inspiration behind the Skilled Careers Coalition's goals and mission, how Mark is fostering meaningful partnerships in the education space, a social media campaign aimed at helping to connect students with trade careers, how students are becoming directly involved with the organization's initiatives, and much more. This episode is sponsored by the Skilled Careers Coalition, skilledcareers.org. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay
2024-10-0130 minHealth Innovation MattersProduct Design in Healthcare with Preethi Raju, Formerly of Amazon One Medical Michael chats with Preethi Raju, Product Design Leader, most recently at Amazon One Medical. In this episode, Michael and Preethi discuss Preethi's background and journey toward her role, the importance of holistic design in healthcare, innovation and collaboration in healthcare through design, how thoughful product design creates real impact in healthcare, and much more.
2024-08-2225 minEducation ExcellenceBridging the Gap Between Social and School with Laura TierneyIn this episode, Michael chats with Laura Tierney, Founder and CEO of The Social Institute. Together, they discuss what led Laura to create The Social Institute, how the organization bridges the gap between students and educators and parents, the company's gamified peer-to-peer #WinAtSocial learning platform, how the platform is helping schools improve school culture and the student experience, and much more. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay
2024-07-3142 minEducation ExcellenceNext-Level Robotics for Education with Hal SpeedIn this episode, Michael chats with Hal Speed, Head of North America for Robotical. Together, they discuss Hal's background and what brought him to Robotical; advancements with the company's flagship product, Marty the Robot; the evolution of AI and machine learning in education; getting out ahead of challenges with employability in an increasingly digital world; the future of robotics in education; and much more. Learn more at robotical.io. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay
2024-07-1732 minHealth Innovation MattersLife-Saving Endothermic Technology with ColdVest's Tracie WagmanMichael chats with Tracie Wagman, CEO of ColdVest. In this episode, Michael and Tracie discuss ColdVest and how it addresses the growing issue of heat-related deaths, the benefits of ColdVest and its endothermic technology, how Tracie sees ColdVest evolving in the future, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ColdVest, ColdVest.com.
2024-07-1722 minEducation ExcellenceEvolving Solutions for the Classroom with Lisa FlintIn this episode, Michael chats with Lisa Flint, Director of Sales at OtterBusiness. Together, they discuss Otter's Achiever and Defender series, how the company is evolving to serve the edtech space and beyond, an innovative new Otter product, and much more. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay
2024-06-2716 minEducation ExcellenceVR, AR, and Immersive Classroom Tech with Glenn CollinsIn this episode, Michael chats with Glenn Collins, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Umety. Together, they discuss Umety's history and background, the value of virtual and augmented reality in education, the company's innovations for K–12 education, how schools are utilizing technology in the classroom today, and much more. Catch Glenn and Umety at ISTE Live in Denver, June 23–26. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay
2024-06-2131 minEducation ExcellenceA Strategic Approach to Edtech Innovation with Emily CookIn this episode, Michael chats with Emily Cook, Vice President of Educational Services at Bluum. Together, they discuss Bluum's mission and how that drives impact in education, the company's strategic approach to education technology, edtech trends—including funding, AI, and esports—and much more. Catch Emily and Bluum at ISTE Live in Denver, June 23–26. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay
2024-06-2025 minRural MattersBattling the Overdose Epidemic in Rural America With the Global Health Advocacy Incubator's Libby Jones In this episode, Michael chats with Elizabeth "Libby" Jones, Program Director of the Global Health Advocacy Incubator's Overdose Prevention Initiative (OPI). Together, they discuss OPI's mission, what they're working on now, differences between rural and urban issues surrounding the opioid crisis and overdose epidemic, what's happening at the federal level to address these concerns in rural America, and much more. For more information, visit actionforoverdose.org.
2024-05-3033 minHealth Innovation MattersOptimizing Patient Relationship Management with TeleVox's Vik Krishnan Michael chats with Vik Krishnan, President of Televox. In this episode, Michael and Vik discuss how Vik became interested in and involved with healthcare technology, patient relationship management and how it differs from patient engagement, the use of AI in patient relationship management, other areas that TeleVox is helping in the healthcare field, and much more. This episode is sponsored by TeleVox, televox.com.
2024-04-3023 minEducation ExcellenceFrom Classroom to White House: Evolution of Sustainability in Denver with LeeAnn KittleNew Education Excellence host Michael Levin-Epstein chats with LeeAnn Kittle, Executive Director of Sustainability for Denver Public Schools. Together, they discuss LeeAnn's path to her current role, how she is driving innovation in sustainability at DPS, contributors—and barriers—to success in climate action in the district, how other districts can go about forging their own paths toward sustainability success, and much more. Music by Ruwin from Pixabay
2024-04-0935 minHealth Innovation MattersAI, Profitability, and the Future of Medicine with Access Healthcare's Kumar Shwetabh Michael chats with Kumar Shwetabh, President and Chief Growth Officer at Access Healthcare. In this episode, Michael and Kumar discuss the U.S. healthcare industry's reluctance to adopt AI and advanced automation compared with other industries, why hospital operating margins are continuously sliding, how they can remain profitable without increasing the cost of delivery, the future of the medical field and how to incentivize pursuing family practice, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Access Healthcare, accesshealthcare.com.
2024-03-2229 minHealth Innovation MattersProtecting Health Systems from Cyber Attacks with Hyland's Dylan Border Michael chats with Dylan Border, Director of Cyber Security at Hyland, leading the company's Cyber Security Operations and Governance and Risk and Compliance teams. In this episode, Michael and Dylan discuss the prevalence of cyber attacks in healthcare, several types of cyber attacks and how potential resulting shutdowns can be prevented, what to look for when considering cloud app vendors to help protect infrastructure, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Hyland, hyland.com.
2024-03-2245 minHealth Innovation MattersGetting Out Ahead of Cyber Attacks with ESET's Tony Anscombe Michael chats with Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET. In this episode, Michael and Tony discuss the motivation behind and nature of healthcare cyber attacks, the pros and cons of using AI in healthcare, protection in light of the prevalence of telehealth, the importance of threat intelligence and human expertise in preventing cyber attacks, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ESET, eset.com/us. Visit with ESET at booth #1601 at HIMSS, March 11–15, in Orlando. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2024-03-0829 minHealth Innovation MattersAI Assurance: What It Is, and Why It Matters with HITRUST's Jeremy Huval Michael chats with Jeremy Huval, Chief Innovation Officer at HITRUST. In this episode, Michael and Jeremy discuss how HITRUST serves the healthcare industry; how the company is expanding into AI through its AI Assurance program; takeaways for buyers, users, and sellers of AI-enabled systems; and much more. This episode is sponsored by HITRUST, hitrustalliance.net. Visit with HITRUST at booth #1233 and at the Microsoft's booth #3161 at HIMSS, March 11–15, in Orlando. Check out Jeremy's presentation at HIMMS, titled "Streamline Compliance to Accelerate Solution Adoption, Time-to-Value and Global Scale," Tuesday, March 12, at 4:15 p.m. E...
2024-03-0827 minHealth Innovation MattersGreater Efficiency in Healthcare Data Security with rf IDEAS' David Cottingham Michael chats with David Cottingham, President of rf IDEAS. In this episode, Michael and David discuss rf IDEAS' background and mission, how the company provides efficiencies in data security for healthcare, how healthcare organizations can strengthen their data security practices, some major trends in healthcare data security, and much more. This episode is sponsored by rf IDEAS, rfideas.com. Visit with rf IDEAS at booth #3313 at HIMSS, March 12–14, in Orlando. Preview their IDEAS stage partners and sessions at rfIDEAS.com/HIMSS24. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of ou...
2024-03-0819 minHealth Innovation MattersHealthcare Cybersecurity in Today's Regulatory Environment with DigiCert's Mike Nelson Michael chats with Mike Nelson, Vice President of Digital Trust at DigiCert. In this episode, Michael and Mike discuss the latest cybersecurity regulations surrounding medical devices, how public key infrastructure (PKI) connects compliance and security to help medical device manufacturers meet those regulations, the meaning of "crypto-agility" and how it helps organizations adapt to and defend against cybersecurity threats, and much more. This episode is sponsored by DigiCert, digicert.com. Visit with DigiCert at booth #1636 in the Cyber Command Center at HIMSS, March 11–15, in Orlando. The views in this podcast do not...
2024-02-2723 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Need for Better Headsets with Clear Choice's Peter Goldstein and Ann Seigler Michael chats with Peter Goldstein, Chief Revenue Officer, and Ann Seigler, Strategic Sales Executive, both at Clear Choice Headsets & Technology. In this episode, Michael, Peter, and Ann discuss the intersection of technological evolution and headset development, how headsets affect employee well-being and productivity, the challenges and needs of healthcare organizations regarding headsets, how the modern work environment has impacted how companies view headsets, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Clear Choice Headsets & Technology, LLC; clearchoiceheadsets.com, 847-298-8100. Visit with Clear Choice Headsets & Technology at booth #6652 at HIMSS, March 11–15, in Orlando.
2024-02-2027 minHealth Innovation MattersDiving Into Value-Based Care with Revelar Analytics' Maria Nikol Michael chats with Maria Nikol, CEO and founder of Revelar Analytics. In this episode, Michael and Maria discuss the genesis of Revelar Analytics, the evolution and impact of accountable care organizations and value-based care, price transparency as it relates to value-based care, strategies in implementing national-scale healthcare initiatives, the role of technology in the future of healthcare, and much more. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2024-02-0921 minHealth Innovation MattersWhere Radiology Imaging Meets AI with RamSoft's Vijay Ramanathan Michael chats with Vijay Ramanathan, co-founder and CEO of RamSoft, a healthcare imaging software provider. In this episode, Michael and Vijay discuss the development of RamSoft's OmegaAI solution, how it's changing the landscape of radiology imaging, helping healthcare providers overcome challenges with radiology imaging, improving workflow efficiency for imaging centers, using AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making and patient care, and much more. This episode is sponsored by RamSoft, www.ramsoft.com. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2024-01-1920 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Evolution of Enterprise Imaging with Apollo's Kevin Stinson and Tom Coppa Michael chats with Apollo Enterprise Imaging's Kevin Stinson, Chief Revenue Officer, and Tom Coppa, Chief Product Officer. In this episode, Michael, Kevin, and Tom discuss challenges and needs related to implementing enterprise imaging, why healthcare providers need to be able to view all images on a single screen, the paradigm shift in enterprise imaging, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Apollo Enterprise Imaging. Visit www.apolloei.com to download the company's groundbreaking ebook, Delivering Relevant Medical Images Across the Continuum of Care. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of o...
2023-12-2026 minHealth Innovation MattersBringing Drugs to Market the Smarter Way with VeriSIM Life's Dr. Jo Varshney Michael chats with Dr. Jo Varshney, Founder and CEO of VeriSIM Life, which aims to bring clarity to drug development through computational sciences rather than the existing trial and error experimentation approach. In this episode, Michael and Jo discuss how VeriSIM Life's work brings better outcomes without redundant trials and subjecting animals to cruelty, how the company's technology helps to save and time and costs to bring drugs to market, Jo's vision for the company's future, and much more. Visit verisimlife.com to learn more. The views in this podcast do no...
2023-12-1519 minHealth Innovation MattersNext-Level Supply Chain Management with Grapevine's Luká Yancopoulos Michael chats with Luká Yancopoulos, CEO of Grapevine, where he has been reshaping the healthcare supply chain since the company was founded in 2021. In this episode, Michael and Luká discuss how Grapevine is simplifying supply chain management in healthcare, eliminating intermediaries within the supply chain, saving clients significant time and costs throughout the supply chain journey, the impact of those savings, and much more. Visit go-grapevine.com to learn more. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2023-11-1523 minRural MattersThe Legacy of Poverty in Disadvantaged Rural Communities With the University of Michigan's Luke ShaeferIn this episode, Michael chats with returning Rural Matters guest Luke Shaefer, Faculty Director of Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan, Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy, professor of social work, and co-author of The Injustice of Place, which explores the legacy of poverty in disadvantaged rural communities across the U.S. Together, they discuss the impetus and research behind the book, what "disadvantage" truly means in the context of dozens of rural American communities, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan. For more information, visit p...
2023-09-0128 minHealth Innovation MattersExamining Physician Well-Being and AI in Healthcare with Legacy Health's CMIO Dr. Kelley AurandMichael chats with Kelley Aurand, DO, FAAFP, Clinical Vice President and Chief Medical Informatics Officer of Legacy Health, where she represents all physicians and providers, advocating for technology that helps the delivery of care and provider well-being. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Aurand discuss the role of technology in healthcare, future technological innovations, preventing physician burnout, promoting greater work-life balance, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Nuance, www.nuance.com. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2023-08-0421 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Intersection of Population Health, Value-Based Care, and Technology with CareAllies' Becky TrotterMichael chats with Becky Trotter, Vice President, Population Health Solutions, at CareAllies, where she leads the implementation, design, and delivery of population health technology that enables CareAllies clinical and value-based care solutions and supports the organization's provider engagement strategy. In this episode, Michael and Becky discuss the role of data and technology in at-risk populations and value-based care, achieving greater health equity, the tech-driven future of health care, and much more. This episode is sponsored by CareAllies, careallies.com. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2023-06-1529 minHealth Innovation MattersDiving Into Automation in Healthcare with SS&C Blue Prism's Anna TwomeyMichael chats with Anna Twomey, Senior Director, Healthcare Providers – Americas, at SS&C Blue Prism. In this episode, which was recorded during the 2023 HIMMS conference in Chicago, Michael and Anna discuss the role of automation in healthcare, how healthcare organizations are exploring the use of automation, how automation can help with staffing and other processes, and much more. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2023-04-2117 minRural MattersTaking Action to Resolve Water Insecurities in California (Part IV of Self-Help Series)In the fourth and final installment of our 2023 series with Self-Help Enterprises, Michael chats with the following rural water, housing, and health experts: Tami McVay, Director of Emergency Services at Self-Help Enterprises; Meghan Tosney, Assistant Deputy Director at California's State Water Board's Division of Financial Assistance; Eddie Ocampo, Program Director with the Community Sustainability Department at Self-Help Enterprises; and Paul Gosselin, Deputy Director for Sustainable Groundwater Management at the California Department of Water Resources. Together, they discuss emergency services and response work in California during a period of drought, the nonprofit role in the Sustainable Groundwater Management...
2023-04-2031 minRural MattersAdvancing Rural Communities Through Apprenticeships and a Stronger Public-Sector Workforce (Part IV of Ascendium Series)In the fourth installment of our latest series with Ascendium, Michael chats with Dr. Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University and CEO of Craft Education System, and Mary Wurtz, Policy Analyst at The Council of State Governments Center of Innovation. Together, they discuss their work to bolster the rural public-sector workforce, the power of apprenticeships in advancing rural communities, and much more. This episode, and the entire series, is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. For more information, visit www.ascendiumeducation.org and www.ascendiumphilanthropy.org. CSG Launches New Initiative to Expand Civic Sector Apprenticeship Programs in the S...
2023-04-2035 minHealth Innovation MattersCybersecurity and Data Privacy in Healthcare with Dr. Bryan ClineMichael chats with Dr. Bryan Cline, Chief Research Officer at HITRUST, a co-chair of the Risk Assessment Task Group of the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Cybersecurity Working Group, and lead author of joint public-private sector guidance on implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in the healthcare industry. In this episode, Bryan talks about the history and development of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, HPH sector implementation guidance, HIPAA compliance, and much more. This episode is sponsored by HITRUST. To learn more about HITRUST, visit www.hitrustalliance.net. To learn more about how HITRUST supports the...
2023-04-1428 minRural MattersAddressing Key Challenges in Rural Community Services (Part III of Self-Help Series)In the third installment of our 2023 series with the Self-Help Enterprises, Michael chats with the following rural water, housing, and health experts: Jessi Snyder, Director of Community Development at Self-Help Enterprises; Olivia Gomez, Family Resource Community Liaison at Planada Elementary School District and board member of Self-Help Enterprises and the Planada Community Services District; Patrick Isherwood, Director of Asset Management at Self-Help Enterprises; and Graciela Soto, CEO of Altura Centers for Health. Together, they discuss the current community services needs in rural communities, needs around infrastructure, health care, and much more. This episode, and the entire series...
2023-04-1438 minRural MattersBolstering Rural Housing and Community (Part II of Self-Help Series)In the second installment of our 2023 series with the Self-Help Enterprises, Michael chats with the following rural development experts: Betsy McGovern-Garcia, Director of Real Estate Development at Self-Help Enterprises; Jennifer Gomez, City Manager for the City of Farmersville, California; and Adrianne Hillman, Founder and CEO of Salt + Light Works. Together, they discuss rural housing and community development, rural housing services and partnerships, the connection between rural housing and transportation, and much more. This episode, and the entire series, is sponsored by Self-Help Enterprises. For more information, visit www.selfhelpenterprises.org. The views stated by podcast guests do n...
2023-03-2936 minRural MattersStrengthening Rural Postsecondary and Workforce Outcomes (Part III of Brookings Series) with Education to Employment Partners' Jeffrey WestIn the third and final installment of our 2023 series with the Brookings Institution, Michael chats with Jeffrey West, Executive Director of Education to Employment Partners, where he works to bring people, information, and resources together to improve the quality of educational attainment and career development services in South Texas. Together, they discuss how one partnership, UpSkill Coastal Bend, is helping the region achieve better rural postsecondary and workforce outcomes, how data is working to drive decision-making and action in the region, and much more. Plus, we share a clip from the Brookings Institution's podcast, Reimagine Rural, hosted by Tony...
2023-03-2419 minRural MattersA Farm Bill for Rural America (Part II of Brookings Series)In the second installment of our 2023 series with the Brookings Institution, Michael chats with Kate Hansen, Senior Policy Associate at the Center for Rural Affairs; Brett Melone, Chief Business Strategies Officer at California FarmLink; and farmers Dan Voss and Max Chavez (interpretation by Carmen Montes, Center for Rural Affairs). Together, they discuss farming initiatives and stewardship, the role of conservation in farming, small businesses in rural communities, and much more. Plus, we share a clip from the Brookings Institution's podcast, Reimagine Rural, hosted by Tony Pipa, Senior Fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at Brookings. This...
2023-03-2243 minRural MattersInstitutional Resilience in Puerto Rico and Rural Areas (Part III of Ascendium Series)Synopsis: In the third and final installment of our latest series with Ascendium, Michael chats with Emily Labandera, Director of Research at Excelencia in Education, and Cassandra Arroyo, Research Fellow at Excelencia in Education and doctoral student at the University of Michigan. Together, they discuss Excelencia's research and work to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, the challenges they have—and continue to—overcome, and much more. This episode, and the entire series, is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. For more information, visit www.ascendiumeducation.org and www.ascendiumphilanthropy.org. To learn more about Excelencia in Education and...
2023-03-0331 minRural MattersLeading Progress in Rural Housing (Part I of Self-Help Series)In the first installment of our 2023 series with the Self-Hep Enterprises, Michael chats with the following rural development experts: Tom Collishaw, President and CEO of Self-Help Enterprises; Peter Carey, former CEO of Self-Help Enterprises and current Management Consultant; and Sergio Cuellar, Independent Consultant for nonprofit organizations. Together, they discuss self-help housing and homebuilding, rural community leadership and development in rural areas, the importance of farmworkers to rural initiatives, and much more. This episode, and the entire series, is sponsored by Self-Help Enterprises. For more information, visit www.selfhelpenterprises.org. The views stated by podcast guests do not n...
2023-03-0137 minRural MattersUsing Data to Drive Rural Progress (Part I of Brookings Series) with CORI's Mark RembertIn the first installment of our 2023 series with the Brookings Institution, Michael chats with Mark Rembert, Director of Research & Knowledge and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI). Together, they discuss common misconceptions about rural America, how data and research can combat those misconceptions and deepen the broader understanding of rural America, and much more. Plus, we share a clip from the Brookings Institution's podcast, Reimagine Rural, hosted by Tony Pipa, Senior Fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at Brookings. This episode, and the entire series, is sponsored by the Brookings Institution. For more information, visit www.brookings.edu.
2023-02-2436 minHealth Innovation MattersDriving Sustainability in Healthcare with Dr. Jeff Thompson and Dr. Urvashi BhatnagarMichael chats with Dr. Jeff Thompson, former CEO of Gundersen Health System, pediatrician, and author of Lead True: Live Your Values, Build Your People, Inspire Your Community; and Dr. Urvashi Bhatnagar, healthcare executive and co-author of The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement And Profit From Unexpected Solutions. Jeff led strategic sustainability initiatives during his time at Gundersen, which has been nationally recognized for boosting quality and lowering costs, while seeing a 95% drop in greenhouse gas emissions. He was also honored by the White House as a champion for change and has served as the board chair of...
2022-12-1627 minRural MattersDriving Economic Mobility Through Rural Education (Part II of Ascendium Series) with Patrick & Henry Community College's Dr. Greg Hodges and the Aspen Institute's Josh Wyner and Ben BarrettIn the second installment of our latest series with Ascendium, Michael chats with the following experts on the intersection of community college and rural economic growth: Dr. Greg Hodges, President of Patrick & Henry Community College; Josh Wyner, Founder and Executive Director of the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute; and Ben Barrett, Senior Program Manager with the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute. The group discusses how community colleges are advancing rural economic mobility, preparing students for job opportunities, revitalizing rural postsecondary enrollment, and much more. This episode, and the entire series, is sponsored by Ascendium Education...
2022-12-0240 minRural MattersFostering Healthier Rural Communities with Grantmakers in Health's Cara JamesIn this episode, Michael chats with Cara James, President and CEO of Grantmakers in Health (GIH), an educational organization dedicated to helping funders achieve better health for all through better philanthropy. Together, they discuss GIH's work to support rural populations, combatting racial and socioeconomic disparities in rural health, philanthropy's role in closing workforce gaps in rural communities, and much more. This episode is sponsored by GIH. For more information, visit www.gih.org. The views stated by podcast guests do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.
2022-11-1531 minRural MattersRealizing Rural Prosperity (Part V of Rural Prosperity Series)In this fifth and final episode of our series on the future of investing in rural prosperity, produced in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Michael chats with the following experts on achieving rural prosperity in America: Tony Pipa, Senior Fellow at the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution; Ines Polonius, CEO of Communities Unlimited, Inc.; and Jen Giovannitti, President and Trustee of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. Together, they discuss how federal policy affects and could further support rural communities, why taking a holistic...
2022-11-0958 minRural MattersStrengthening Educational and Professional Outcomes in Rural Communities (Part I of Ascendium Series)In the first episode of our new series with Ascendium, Michael chats with the following experts on working toward stronger educational and workforce outcomes in rural communities: Kirstin Yeado, Program Officer at Ascendium; Jeffrey West, Executive Director of Education to Employment Partners; Dakota Pawlicki, Director of Talent Hubs at CivicLab; Justin Burch, National Director of Workforce and Small Business at Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC); and Will Coppage, Executive Director of the Washington County Economic Alliance. The group discusses goals surrounding achieving better postsecondary opportunities and outcomes, how they're utilizing meaningful partnerships and working toward those...
2022-09-291h 04Rural MattersAdvancing Rural and Native Prosperity (Part IV of Rural Prosperity Series) with Oweesta's Chrystel Cornelius, Northwest Area Foundation's Nikki Foster, Nimiipuu Community Development Fund's Jonelle Yearout, and Nez Perce Tourism's Stacia MorfinIn this fourth episode of our five-part series on the future of investing in rural prosperity, produced in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Michael chats with the following experts on achieving rural prosperity in America: Chrystel Cornelius, President and CEO of the Oweesta Corporation; Nikki Foster, Program Officer at the Northwest Area Foundation; Jonelle Yearout, Executive Director of the Nimiipuu Community Development Fund; and Stacia Morfin, Owner of Nez Perce Tourism and Traditional Gift Shop. Together, they discuss efforts in advancing rural and, specifically, Native prosperity...
2022-09-291h 05Rural MattersAdvancing Teletherapy in Rural Schools Presence's Mike Lowers and Kristin MartinezIn this episode, Michael chats with Mike Lowers, Senior Customer Success Manager, Central U.S., and Kristin Martinez, Clinical Director, SLP and OT, both of Presence, a digital therapy provider founded in 2009. They discuss school-based teletherapy and how new initiatives and approaches to teletherapy are fostering greater engagement, efficiency, and well-being across the rural school landscape. This episode is sponsored by Presence, presencelearning.com.
2022-09-1336 minRural MattersBreaking Infrastructural Barriers to Rural Prosperity (Part III of Rural Prosperity Series)In this third episode of our five-part series on the future of investing in rural prosperity, produced in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Michael chats with the following experts on achieving rural prosperity in America: Kaying Hang, Senior Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at the Sierra Health Foundation and The Center at Sierra Health Foundation; Tom Collishaw, CEO of Self-Help Enterprises; Jesus Martinez, Director of the Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative; and Susana De Anda, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Community Water Center. They...
2022-09-1255 minRural MattersDriving Collaborative Investment in Rural Prosperity (Part II of Rural Prosperity Series) with the U.S. Treasury Department's Noel Poyo, CISP's Christiana McFarland, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Daniel Paul DavisIn this second installment of our five-part series on the future of investing in rural prosperity, produced in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Michael chats with the following experts on investing rural prosperity in America: Noel Poyo, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Economic Development at the Treasury Department; Christiana McFarland, Director of the Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy (CISP) at SRI International; and Daniel Paul Davis, Vice President and Community Affairs Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. They discuss inclusive development in...
2022-09-0746 minHealth Innovation MattersBattling Steroid Excess with Sparrow Pharmaceuticals' David KatzMichael chats with David Katz, chief scientific officer and founder of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. Prior to founding Sparrow, David was a pharmaceutical R&D leader at Abbott and AbbVie, where he led clinical development and drug discovery teams and was a personalized medicine pioneer. He is currently an entrepreneur-in-residence at Oregon Health & Science University. David held post-doctoral fellowships in immunology at the Universities of Chicago and Michigan and earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Pomona College and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University. In this episode, David discusses the creation of Sparrow...
2022-08-1734 minRural MattersAchieving Rural Prosperity (Part I of Rural Prosperity Series) with The Ohio State University's Linda Lobao, Cornell University's Daniel Lichter, and the OECD's Enrique GarcilazoIn this first episode of a new five-part series on the future of investing in rural prosperity, produced in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Michael chats with the following experts on achieving rural prosperity in America: Linda Lobao, Professor Emeritus in Rural Sociology and Distinguished Professor in Food, Agriculture, and Environment Sciences at The Ohio State University; Daniel Lichter, Ferris Family Professor Emeritus of Life Course Studies in the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University; and Jose Enrique Garcilazo, Head of Regional and Rural Unit...
2022-06-2139 minRural MattersDiving Into Place-Based Education Programs (Part VI of the Ascendium Series) with the University of Montana's Jeb Puryear and Johns Hopkins University's Jonathan PluckerIn the final installment of our six-part series on continuing rural postsecondary education and workforce development, produced in collaboration with and supported by the Ascendium Education Group, Michael chats with two education leaders who are doing some amazing work with rural colleges: Jeb Puryear, the Suzanne and Dave Peterson Endowed Professor of Gifted Education at the University of Montana and a former secondary science teacher and program coordinator who primarily studies creativity, talent development mechanisms, and programmatic inequities in educational settings; and Jonathan Plucker, the Julian C. Stanley Professor of Talent Development at Johns Hopkins University and a former el...
2022-06-1337 minHealth Innovation MattersA Better Way to Realize Efficiencies with QGenda's Rich MillerMichael chats with Rich Miller, chief strategy officer at QGenda, leading innovator in provider operations and healthcare workforce management. Rich, who is a career entrepreneur in the health care and software arenas, founded OpenTempo in 2006, which joined QGenda in 2019 to form one of the most comprehensive companies in health care workforce optimization. As CSO, he helps health care companies through effective executive management, workforce analytics, and strategy. Rich discusses QGenda's ProviderCloud, the first provider operations platform which brings traditionally disparate systems together to serve as the central source of truth for provider operations information. This solution drives greater efficiencies...
2022-04-2829 minHealth Innovation MattersAdvancements in Hyper-Personalization and In-Home Health Care with Sweetch's Yoni NevoMichael chats with Yoni Nevo, CEO of Sweetch, a digital therapeutics innovator and creator of a clinically validated, personalized, and adaptive AI platform and companion app for chronic health conditions. Yoni is an entrepreneur and executive with over 20 years of experience in international business development, marketing, strategy, and software engineering management, and he was the CEO and co-founder of Cimagine, a pioneering AR platform for retailers and brands that was bought by Snap Inc. in 2016, among many other impressive ventures. Yoni talks with Michael about how new technologies, such as hyper-personalization and other advancements in remote health, are fostering...
2022-04-2824 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Latest Innovations in Telehealth with Krish Ramakrishnan of BlueJeans by VerizonMichael chats with Krish Ramakrishnan, co-founder, executive chairman, and chief innovator at BlueJeans by Verizon, a video collaboration platform that empowers fast and easy face-to-face communications using high-quality audio and video conferencing technology. Krish, who is considered a video visionary and is widely regarded as the founder of the new class of cloud-based video interoperability, speaks to how innovations in video conferencing are leading to a telehealth revolution and, thus, transforming ideas such as the concept of hospital-at-home quickly into reality. This episode is sponsored by BlueJeans by Verizon, www.bluejeans.com.
2022-04-0624 minHealth Innovation MattersThe Future of Identity Management in Healthcare with Saviynt's Ivan ChildressMichael chats with Ivan Childress, Director of Healthcare Identity Cloud at Saviynt, a provider of intelligent, cloud-first identity governance solutions. Ivan has spent 20 years in healthcare technology and security roles, including stints at Mass General Brigham and Boston Children's Hospital. Currently, he leads the development of Saviynt's industry-optimized identity and governance solutions that address healthcare providers' unique security challenges and business needs. In this episode, Ivan discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape and identity's role in securing healthcare's people, applications, and infrastructure. Saviynt sponsors this episode. To learn more, visit saviynt.com.
2022-04-0230 minHealth Innovation MattersWhy the Zero-Agent, Zero-Trust Approach Is the Way to Go with Airgap Networks' Jeff McDanielMichael chats with Jeff McDaniel, principal security engineer at Airgap Networks. Airgap's zero-agent, zero-trust approach to universal network segmentation, preventing lateral threat movement, stopping ransomware propagation by ringfencing every endpoint, and protecting high-value assets and mission-critical infrastructure. Jeff is a customer-focused, results-driven technologist with more than 25 years of experience in security and SAN architecture. His leadership and expertise have helped countless clients discover technology solutions in several areas, including health care. Jeff is a leader in solving issues in these environments and has spearheaded numerous successful full system rollouts—from planning all the way through post-production. This episode is sp...
2022-03-2919 minHealth Innovation MattersWhy Healthcare Digitization Is Undeniably Essential with Fujitsu's Scott FrancisMichael chats with Scott Francis, technology evangelist at Fujistu Imaging, about how AI, digitization, and document-imaging technologies are helping to advance health care. Fujitsu recently unveiled a new line of scanners, the fi-8000 series, for health care that offer high-quality, straight-to-cloud document-imaging systems. Francis is a leading expert in digitization's role in health care, and he shares his insights into how leveraging AI and data is essential in helping to push the field further into a more efficient future. This episode is sponsored by Fujitsu, fujitsuscanners.com.
2022-03-2422 minHealth Innovation MattersHow AI Is Transforming Health Care with Andrew Feldman of Cerebras SystemsMichael chats with Andrew Feldman, co-founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems, about the role of AI in transforming health care. The team at Cerebras includes computer architects, system engineers, software engineers, and ML researchers who design and build systems to accelerate AI in multiple industries, including health care. Feldman is an entrepreneur dedicated to pushing boundaries in the compute space, and his experience in bringing innovative AI solutions to health care is reflected in his work with industry leaders such as GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, and Argonne National Laboratories. The role of AI in health care and life sciences is becoming...
2022-03-1821 minRural MattersCountry Views with Zachary Michael JackMichelle chats with Zachary Michael Jack, the author of a superb book, called Country Views, which deals with his choice to remain in rural Iowa and reflects his personal views and historical data on agrarianism and rural life,. Jack, who has written columns for many of the nation's best-circulated newspapers, including USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Chronicle, as well as The Daily Yonder, describes some the vexing issues facing rural communities, including the use of chemicals in agriculture and the lesser life expectancies facing many rural residents, compared to those in metropolitan areas. Jack also dis...
2020-12-0134 minHealth Innovation MattersInteroperability with Datica's Dave LevinLogan chats with Dr. Dave Levin, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, about his company's technology in the new normal created by COVID. With an extensive background in health technology followed by medical school and very prominent positions as a practicing physician in family medicine, Medical Director, and as CMO at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Levin has been a pioneer in getting practitioners to "put down their pens and use their keyboards," Dr. Levin believes that computers are transformational agents in health care. Datica's mission, he says, is to better enable those who are in the business of transforming digital...
2020-04-2932 minEducation ExcellenceSubstitute Teachers & Strategic Planning with Michael McLaughlin and Mike TengKristina chats with Michael McLaughlin, superintendent of the San Leandro Unified School District in California since 2013 and Mike Teng, CEO and co-founder of Swing Education, a tech-enabled marketplace that connects substitute teachers with schools in need. McLaughlin talks about rebuilding the infrastructure of the school district, including the introduction of new technology and the concept of aggressively competing against other schools, including charter schools. McLaughlin discusses the implementation and benchmarking of three-year strategic plans, and the importance of celebrating successes, including those involving student achievement, school safety, and re-branding of the district. The teacher shortage is definitely real in C...
2019-06-1438 minEducation ExcellenceClassroom Design with Jolene Levin and Troy MooreKristina chats with Jolene Levin, a director at NorvaNivel, an education company founded in Australia in 2010, and Troy Moore, head of Mariners Christian School in Orange County, CA, about the importance of matching classroom design to today's and tomorrow's pedagogy, especially in these times of increasing inclusion and meeting the needs of the "whole" student. Levin explains that "form follows function" when it comes to classroom design. Moore notes that NorvaNivel's furniture, which might be viewed as a bit radical, matched the needs of his teachers to be ready for the next generation of students. Levin notes that the...
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