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The HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaFixing Patient Access: Turning Healthcare Data into Decisions with Peyton FryPatient access is one of healthcare’s most talked-about priorities—and yet one of its most persistent pain points. In this episode of Healthspark, Dr. Ginger Raya sits down with Peyton Fry, founder of Glass Raven, to unpack why access bottlenecks continue to frustrate patients, burn out staff, and quietly drain revenue from health systems.
Peyton shares a candid look at the single biggest reason many healthcare analytics initiatives fail, and why problem identification and organizational context matter more than dashboards or tools alone. Together, they explore why patient access can feel both highly prioritized and consistently over...
2026-02-1226 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaSaving Rural Healthcare: Syracuse’s Award-Winning StrategyRural hospitals across the U.S. are on the brink—operating with razor-thin margins, workforce shortages, and rising uncompensated care that threaten their survival. In this episode of Healthspark, we break down an award-winning strategy developed by Syracuse University’s first-place Fleming Case Competition team that offers a bold, data-driven blueprint for rural healthcare sustainability.
Drawing on publicly available financial, population health, and broadband data, the team evaluated multiple at-risk rural regions and identified Texas’s Southeast Coastal Corridor as the strongest pilot market for transformation. Their proposed solution, the Wellness and Health Insight Model (WHIM), combines shared...
2026-01-0847 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaInnovating for Impact: Entrepreneurship and Health Innovation with Dr. Joshua Ortiz-GuzmanIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joshua Ortiz-Guzman — scientist, entrepreneur, and systems builder — whose work spans biotechnology, clinical research, environmental innovation, and space technology. As Director of Clinical Research at Rio Grande Urology, Joshua leads groundbreaking cancer research in underserved communities, integrating clinical trials, real-world data, and biomarker discovery.
He is also the founder of Prodigy Cells Labs, developing advanced biobanking and precision medicine platforms; Aurum Tech, engineering microbes for regenerative agriculture, waste transformation, and space-based protective systems; and Minos Life Tech, a consulting firm helping bridge science, business, and policy. His ventures have gained cong...
2025-09-1133 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaLeveling the Playing Field: Negotiating Physician Salaries with Ethan NkanaIn this episode of Healthspark, we sit down with Ethan Nkana — attorney, MBA, and founder of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency — to talk about why doctors deserve the same contract advocacy as professional athletes. Drawing from his unique path from hospital administration to “talent agent for doctors,” Ethan shares how he helps physicians level the playing field in salary and contract negotiations, the biggest threats he sees to physician autonomy, and where innovation can drive real change in healthcare. Whether you’re a doctor in training or a seasoned physician, this conversation will give you practical insights to protect your value and...
2025-08-1427 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaBreaking the Stigma: Mental Health & HealingCeleste Nevarez, MC, MPH, LPC-S
Chief of Clinical Services at Emergence Health Network
Celeste Nevarez is a dedicated mental health professional and healthcare leader, currently serving as the Chief of Clinical Services at Emergence Health Network in El Paso, Texas. With over a decade of experience, she has significantly contributed to the mental health sector, particularly in addressing impact of trauma.
Celeste holds a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University and a Master of Public Health degree in Healthcare Management from UTHealth Houston. Her dual expertise in counseling and healthcare management...
2025-07-1021 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaAiring It Out: Humor, Healing & ReinventionA raw, hilarious take on life, leadership, and reinvention! Former hospital CEO Allie Trimble Lozano joins us to share her deeply personal journey—from divorce and career upheaval to self-discovery and empowerment. 🎙️😂
💬 Honest, bold, and inspiring—don’t miss this one!
#WomenWhoLead #SelfGrowth #HealthSparkPodcast
Today I’m talking to Allie Trimble Lozano about healthcare leadership, personal growth, and what it really means to lead with authenticity.
Allie is a former CEO of multiple hospitals across Texas, a nurse, and a dedicated mother with over 20 years in healthcare. She rose to executive leadership in her 30s and disc...
2025-06-1223 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaAI & the Law: Navigating Healthcare’s Legal Frontier⚖️ AI is reshaping healthcare—are the laws keeping up? Lawyer & tech expert Alex Shahrestani breaks down the legal landmines of AI in medicine, from privacy risks to ethical dilemmas. 🎙️🤖
💬 A must-listen for healthcare innovators! #AIinHealthcare #LegalTech #HealthSparkPodcast
Today I am talking to Alex Shahrestani about his innovative work at the intersection of law and technology!
Alex is a multifaceted professional with a robust background in both legal and technological fields, making him a thought leader and advocate for integrating emerging tech into the legal domain. He earned his JD from the University of Texas School of...
2025-05-0835 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaLeading with Heart: A CEO’s Journey in HealthcareWhat does it take to lead in healthcare? Former hospital CEO Allie Trimble Lozano shares her journey of running microhospitals, building strong teams, and transforming patient care. 🎙️💼
💬 Get inspired—listen now! #Leadership #HealthcareCEO #HealthSparkPodcast
Today I am talking to Allie Trimble Lozano about her journey in healthcare leadership, personal growth, and empowering others to lead with authenticity!
Allie is a former CEO of multiple hospitals across Texas, a nurse, and a dedicated mother with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Rising to executive leadership in her 30s, she discovered that her true passion lies i...
2025-04-1024 minThe HealthSpark: Igniting Healthcare Management Change with Dr. RayaAI for Good: Transforming Healthcare Responsibly🚀 Generative AI is changing healthcare—are we ready? Former global tech leader and AI strategist Rebecca Gonzalez reveals the risks, rewards, and responsibilities of AI-driven medicine. 🎙️🤯
💬 Tune in for the future of healthcare! #AIRevolution #HealthcareTech #HealthSparkPodcast
Today I am talking to Rebecca Y. Gonzales about her journey in the world of technology and responsible AI!
Rebecca is the Chief Customer Officer at The Cantellus Group, where she helps organizations translate technology into business value and social impact. With a career spanning over two decades in the tech industry, she has a deep expertise in harn...
2025-03-1238 min
The TeleWellness Hub PodcastThrive in Healthcare: A Talk with Dr. Ginger Raya on Prioritizing Self-CareToday we have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ginger Raya, a prominent figure in the healthcare community, to share her wealth of knowledge on the often-neglected aspect of self-care in the healthcare industry. With a career spanning over 18 years, Dr. Raya, an associate professor at UT Health School of Public Health and a certified career coach, has a trove of personal experiences and insights about the importance of self-care and its role in community health. She will be sharing her journey from working as a healthcare operator to becoming an educator, underscoring the role wellness has played in shaping...
2023-08-1526 min