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TwentiesUnlockedEp 25: Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Faith & Culture with Daniel MvillaJune is Men’s Mental Health Month, and this is a conversation we don’t have nearly enough.
In this episode of Twenties Unlocked, I’m sitting down with Daniel Mvilla, a medical student at St. George’s University, fellow African, and fellow Christian. Together, we get real about what it means to carry silent battles as men — especially growing up in communities where mental health is rarely discussed, and faith can sometimes make it even harder to open up.
We unpack the cultural and spiritual stigmas, the hidden pressures so many of us feel, and why vulnerability is the first step...2025-07-031h 02
The Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 208- How Health Care Providers are Harnessing AI for Efficiency and ImpactFrom a recent WEDI virtual spotlight, WEDI's Emerging Technology Workgroup Chair Nick Radov (Stedi) has a great conversation about how providers are leveraging artificial intelligence to improve the industry and the special place guidance plays in ensuring not only innovation, but also responsibility.
The panel:
Jared Staal, Executive Director, Intelligent Automation & AI, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic
Newar Shara, PhD, Chief, Research Data Science, MedStar Research Institute. Chief of AI Application in Health Data Science (AI CoLab). Co-Director, Center for Biostatistics, Informatics, and Data Science
Frederick Chen, MD, Chief Health and Science Officer, American Medical Association
2025-06-2726 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 205- Building a Cyber Resilient Health System. Strategies for Threat Detection & ResponseFrom WEDI's 2025 Spring Conference, a panel featuring health care cybersecurity subject matter experts Erik Decker, VP, CISO, Intermountain Health, and Scott Ruthe, VP, Waystar. Moderated by WEDI's Privacy & Security Workgroup Co-Chair Lesley Berkeyheiser (DirectTrust), the panel discusses cyber resilience business processes, strategies, collaboration, and resources for both public and private health care entities
2025-06-0646 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 204- Artificial Intelligence's Current and Future State in Health CareFrom WEDI's March 27th's virtual spotlight on Artificial Intelligence, former WEDI Board Chair Ed Hafner chats with an impressive group of health care professionals about the benefits, challenges, and future of artificial intelligence in health care. The panel:
Robert Laumeyer, CTO, Availity
Nick Marzotto, Product Informaticist, Epic
Andy Chu, SVP of Product and Technology Incubation, Providence
Peter Clardy, MD, Senior Staff Clinical Specialist, Google Health
Merage Ghane, PhD, Director of Responsible AI in Health, Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)
2025-05-3056 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 203- LIVE From WEDI's Spring Conference! Provider Information Workgroup Co-Chairs Martin Cody (Madaket) and Michelle Barry (Availity)From WEDI's Spring Conference, Michael crashed the Provider Information Workgroup meeting and chatted with workgroup co-chairs Martin Cody, Senior VP of Sales, Madaket Health, and Michelle Barry, Director, Expert Health Plans, Provider Data Management with Availity. They discuss the definition of provider directories, the current issues concerning accuracy, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence with provider information, and is there hope for a national directory of healthcare providers.
2025-05-2739 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 202: Health Equity Progress in the United States. LaShawn McIver (AHIP) and Joy Lewis (AHA)From WEDI's Winter Forum earlier this year, a fireside chat about Health Equity's progress and future. The guests are LaShawn McIver, MD, SVP, Chief Health Equity Officer with AHIP, and Joy Lewis, SVP, Health Equity Strategies and Executive Director, Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, American Hospital Association. The moderator is Nancy Spector, formerly of the American Medical Association and currently WEDI's Senior Director, Federal Affairs.
2025-05-1643 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 200: Reflections- With Teamwork and Collaboration, Wonderful Things Can Be Achieved. Former WEDI CEO President and CEO Charles StellarMichael recently welcomed retired WEDI President and CEO Charles Stellar for the podcast's 200th episode. Charles updates his post-WEDI activities, including travel and reuniting with old friends and colleagues. He reflected on WEDI's growth and accomplishments during his nearly 10 years with the association, and stressed collaboration, leadership development, and mentorship as the secret to organizational success.
2025-05-0237 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 189: Electronic Health Records: An Integral Partner in Health Care Accessibility, Prerana Laddha, EpicFrom WEDI's recently concluded Winter Forum on Health Accessibility, Janice Karin (Massachusetts Health Data Consortium and WEDI Health Equity Workgroup Co-Chair) chats with Prerana Laddha, Director of Population Health with Epic. Prerana offers her insight on EHR's role in advancing health equity, data challenges EHRs face, interoperability and the emergence of artificial intelligence and how it can assist EHRs in supporting health equity.
2025-02-1429 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 188- Bridging the Data Gap: The Role of Standards & Technology in Genomic Data Exchange, Sandy Rolfe, WEDI Genomics Workgroup ChairMichael welcomes Sandy Rolfe, Chair of the WEDI Genomics Workgroup and Clinical Lead for the InterQual Molecular Diagnostics and Durable Medical Equipment at Optum. The two discuss the ever evolving state of Genomics research, data privacy and security, and how data interoperability and standards can aid in care and patient satisfaction. WEDI members are invited to attend a special Genomics workgroup event, Exploring Genomic Data Exchange: A Deep Dive into FHIR Integration and Interoperability, Feb 27 on Zoom, exclusive for WEDI members. Visit www.wedi.org to sign up.
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TwentiesUnlockedLuxury Real Estate & Land Investment: A Conversation with Matt BowmanLuxury real estate and land investment are two of the most lucrative yet misunderstood areas of real estate. In this episode of TwentiesUnlocked, I sit down with Matt Bowman, a top luxury realtor with Janet McAfee Real Estate and a savvy land investor. With years of experience in high-end real estate and strategic land acquisitions, Matt shares his journey, insights, and expert advice on how to break into these competitive markets.
We’ll dive into:
🏡 What it takes to succeed in luxury real estate
🌍 The benefits and challenges of land investment
💰 How to identify profitable opportunities in both markets
🚀 Strategies for long-term...2025-02-0340 min
TwentiesUnlockedEp. 18: From 0 to $200M in Sales: Randi Lynn Quigley’s Blueprint in Building a Successful Real Estate BusinessIn this episode of TwentiesUnlocked, I’m thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Randi Lynn Quigley to the show. With over $200 million in sales under her belt, Randi Lynn is a powerhouse in the luxury real estate market. As the founder of Opulent Realty, a proud member of the eXp Luxury division, and the host of THE American Dream on HGTV, she’s no stranger to showcasing stunning homes and the lifestyles that go with them.
Randi Lynn is also the author of the newly released book From Posts to Profits: A Realtor’s Playbook for Building a Thriving Real Estate Busine...2025-01-2726 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 186- Enhancing the Patient Experience through Technology; The Voice of the PatientFrom a recent WEDI conference, Anna Hyde from the Arthritis Foundation and Michael Phillips with AARP discussed the role technology is playing and will play in improving patient's health care experience. Moderating this conversation is Denny Brennan, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium, member of the WEDI board and co-chair of its Education Committee.
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TwentiesUnlockedEp. 17: Top 5 Skills Young Adults Should Learn in 2025!In this episode of TwentiesUnlocked, we’re diving into the essential skills that will set young adults apart in 2025. As the world evolves, staying competitive means mastering the right tools and habits to thrive personally and professionally.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
✅ Digital Literacy & AI Proficiency – Why understanding AI and tech is a must for future success.
✅ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – The secret to stronger relationships and effective leadership.
✅ Financial Literacy – Building wealth and navigating life’s financial challenges.
✅ Coding & Tech Skills – Unlocking career opportunities in a digital-first world.
✅ Personal Branding & Social Media Marketing – Standing out in a crowded, online world.
We’ll explore why the...2025-01-1343 min
TwentiesUnlockedEp. 16: Mastering Your Mornings: How a Strong Routine Sets the Tone for Success!Ever feel like your days are running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of TwentiesUnlocked, we explore the transformative power of a strong morning routine and how it can set the tone for productivity, focus, and success.
Learn why the first 90 minutes of your day are critical, the five key components of a powerful morning routine, and how small, consistent habits can lead to big changes. Whether you’re a morning person or not, this episode will give you actionable steps to take control of your mornings—and your life.
Start your day with purpose and watc...2025-01-0621 min
TwentiesUnlockedEp, 15: Productivity and Sales: Unlocking Sales Success with Michael MaloneySales success isn't just about tactics; it's about cultivating the right mindset and mastering productivity. In this episode, we dive deep into strategies that help sales professionals elevate their game. From prioritizing difficult tasks first thing in the morning to embracing roleplay to refine skills, we explore practical tools that lead to consistent improvement.
We’ll also discuss the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, why personalized follow-ups like 30-second videos can make all the difference, and how fundamental organization and industry specialization pave the way for better results.
Whether you're a seasoned sales rep or just starting out, this ep...2024-12-301h 04
TwentiesUnlockedEp. 13: The Comfort Zone: A Silent Killer of GrowthIn your twenties, the comfort zone might feel safe, but it's also where ambition goes to stagnate. In this episode of Twenties Unlocked, we dive into why stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for personal and professional growth. From recognizing the signs of stagnation to actionable strategies for breaking free, this episode will challenge you to embrace discomfort as a path to success.
Learn practical tools to push your boundaries, hear inspiring stories of transformation, and discover why the most significant growth often happens in the face of fear.
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TwentiesUnlockedTU S2 EP. 02:Building a Winning Mindset: A Conversation with Firaol Ahmed + his journey to revolunationazing the Coffee Industry through technology!In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Firaol Ahmed, CEO and founder of MOI Coffee, to discuss the power of a winning mindset. From balancing the demands of being a student-athlete to launching a socially-driven coffee brand, Firaol shares his journey, the challenges he overcame, and the mindset that fuels his success. Discover actionable insights on resilience, staying focused, and turning obstacles into opportunities.
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TwentiesUnlockedTU S2 EP. 01 :Rest, A key component of growth mindset and success!In this episode of Twenties Unlocked, we explore the transformative power of rest in achieving your goals. Learn how intentional rest enhances creativity, strengthens decision-making, and supports mental clarity. We discuss practical tools for physical, emotional, and mental restoration, including methods like the Pomodoro Technique and meditation apps.
Tools and Resources:
Feel Good Productivity by Alli Abdall
Calm App
The Power of Rest by Dr. Matthew Edlund
Pomodoro Technique
Let’s connect!
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Tune in to un...2024-11-2518 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 179: Part 1, From Siloes to Synergy: Bridging the Gap: How Payers and Providers Partner for Value-Based Care SuccessFrom WEDI's Value-Based Care Spotlight in November, Part 1 of a 2 part episode looking at how payers and providers are transforming healthcare through value-based care partnerships.
The moderator was Denny Brennan, WEDI Board Member, Co-Chair of its Education Committee, and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium.
The panel:
Anna Taylor, AVP, Population Health & Valiue Based Care, Multi Care Connected Care
Ben Pollock, PhD, Senior Associate Consultant II, Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic
Semira Singh, Director Population Health, Providence
Brian Wallace, Vice President, Data Analytics and Reporting, Centene Corporation
2024-11-2225 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 177: A Conversation with CMS' Principal Deputy Administrator & Chief Operating Officer Jonathan BlumWEDI Chair Elect Merri-Lee Stine of Aetna CVS Health speaks with Jonathan Blum, Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer with CMS. The two discuss CMS' plans for the rest of the year, success stories during this administration and success stories surrounding the No Surprises Act and the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule.
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TwentiesUnlockedEp. 10: Job Hopping: A New Normal or a Risky Move?In this episode, we’re diving into one of today’s hottest career trends: job hopping. With the workplace evolving faster than ever, many young professionals are swapping jobs more frequently in search of growth, fulfillment, and flexibility. But is this new trend a pathway to career success or a risky move with hidden downsides? Join us as we explore why people are making these moves, the pros and cons, and what the future might hold for this new approach to building a career.
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Email 📧: twentiesunlocked@gmail.com
Linkedin💻 Benjamin Wedi
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My real estate page: @benwedi_realtor 🏠
Boo...2024-11-0639 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 176: Creating an Interconnected Vision of a Safer, More Efficient and More Equitable Healthcare System. Emblem Health CEO Karen IgnagniFrom WEDI's 2024 National Conference, the keynote address by Emblem Health's CEO Karen Ignagni. Karen talks about the challenges of policy, the need for a broader conversation with interoperability, taking a leap toward admin simplification, prioritizing health equity and more.
2024-11-0124 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 175: WEDI Workgroup Voice: Seeking the Source of Truth- WEDI's Provider Information WorkgroupMichael welcomes Michelle Barry (Availity) and Martin Cody (Madaket Health), WEDI's Provider Information Subworkgorup Co-Chairs. The three discuss the mission of the subworkgroup, which includes identifying business issues impacting the transmission and receipt of provider directory data. An extensive and complicated issue, Martin and Michelle reflect on an outstanding provider directory data panel at last week's WEDI national conference and offer a preview of the topics that will addressed at their special virtual spotlight on November 7 as they and WEDI's No Surprises Act Taskgroup discuss the critical issues with provider directory data and the impact of the act on...2024-10-2520 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 172: From Paper to Pixels: A Doctor's Perilous Journey through the Digital Healthcare RevolutionJoin Dr. John Harris as he takes you on a deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of transitioning from traditional paper billing to modern electronic systems. With several decades of experience in healthcare, Dr. Harris shares invaluable insights into the benefits of digital billing—streamlined processes, faster payments, and improved patient care. But this story isn't just about the smooth road; it's also about the bumps along the way and an ending you might not have seen coming.
In this episode, Dr. Harris delves into the challenges faced during the transition, culminating in the unfortunate an...2024-10-0411 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 167: The Need for Collaboration and Investment to Evolve Health Care Interoperability. Sponsored by InterSystemsThis episode is sponsored by InterSystems, the leading provider of AI-enabled data management solutions for industries with complex challenges, including healthcare, financial services, and supply chain and logistics.
Michael welcomes Steven Berkow, Senior Advisor, Value-Based Care with InterSystems. The two discuss Steve's involvement at WEDI's Summer Forum in Chicago, where he served as a moderator for the payer panel on the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule. The two discussed the challenges and potential solutions for improving interoperability within healthcare data, and the importance of standardizing APIs for healthcare providers.
Be sure to read InterSystems' l...2024-08-3024 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 165: Part 2, Provider Perspective, Implementing the CMS Interoperability and PA RuleFrom our recently concluded Summer Forum, Part 2 of a discussion with 2 providers working on implementing the CMS Interoperability and PA Rule.
Semira Singh, Director Population Health Informatics, Providence
Anna Taylor, AVP, Population Health & Value Based Care, MultiCare Connected Care
The moderator, from the AMA, former WEDI Board Chair Nancy Spector
2024-08-1629 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 164: Part 1, Provider Perspective- Implementing the CMS Interoperability and PA RuleFrom our recently concluded Summer Forum, Part 1 of a discussion with 2 providers working on implementing the CMS Interoperability and PA Rule.
Semira Singh, Director Population Health Informatics, Providence
Anna Taylor, AVP, Population Health & Value Based Care, MultiCare Connected Care
The moderator, from the AMA, former WEDI Board Chair Nancy Spector
2024-08-0922 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 162: Workgroup Voices, The Inner Workings of Prior AuthorizationMichael welcomes 3 of the 4 co-chairs of WEDI's Prior Authorization Subworkgroup:
Heather McComas, Director, Administrative Simplification Initiatives, American Medical Association
David Delano, Senior Director of Services, Massachusetts Health Data Consortium
Raj Godavarthi, Associate VP of Technology and Interoperability, MCG Health
The 3 discuss the changes in the workgroup and the industry since the January 2024 release of the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization rule, the exciting role of artificial intelligence in PA, and how their unique stakeholder roles offer a full, detailed dialogue during their monthly meetings.
Tons of Prior Authorization-related education coming to you courtesy of WEDI. V...2024-07-1231 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEp 161: Simplifying Healthcare: WEDI’s Approach to Eligibility and Benefits.Michael welcomes Donna Campbell (HCSC) and Amanda Abbott (BCBS of Kansas), WEDI's Eligibility and Benefits Workgroup Co-Chairs. The co-chairs discuss the workgroup's missions and the latest discussion topics that workgroup is undertaking, including improving efficiencies in the E&B process through standards and emerging technology.
If you are interested in joining the workgroup, contact Ariana Poole at apoole@wedi.org.
You must be a WEDI member to join. To become a WEDI member, contact Bill Allder at ballder@wedi.org
2024-07-0526 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEp 160: Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips for Health Care. A Chat with WEDI's Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-ChairsThe threat from cyberattacks is growing exponentially and health care organizations are particularly vulnerable. Michael chats with WEDI's Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-Chairs, Lesley Berkeyheiser of DirectTrust and Thanh-Thien Nguyen of Kaiser Permanente on suggested actions that health care organizations big and small can adopt, customize, and implement as they seek to establish good cyber hygiene.
The top 10 list will be available soon on wedi.org
2024-07-0230 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEp 159: Interoperability Matters, Sequoia Projects Payer to Payer WorkgroupFrom WEDI's Spring 2024 conference, Sequoia's David Pyke moderates a conversation with its Payer to Payer FHIR API Implementation Workgroup Co-Chairs, Robert Oakley with Evernorth and Nancy Beavin with Medica. Learn more about the workgroup here- https://sequoiaproject.org/interoperability-matters/payer-to-payer-api-workgroup/
2024-06-2123 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 158: Slow and Steady, How Health Care is Progressing Toward Value Based Care. Lynn Carroll, HSBloxGuest host Michael Pattwell, WEDI Board Members, Co-Chair of its Payment Models Workgroup, and Principal Business Advisor with Edifecs, chats all things value based care with Lynn Carroll, Chief Operating Officer of HSBlox.
The two offer a fascinating look at the progression from fee for service to value based care, recent models launched by CMS, and the importance of data interoperability and standards in improving value based care delivery and contract administration.
2024-06-1422 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 155. Safeguarding Healthcare: WEDI Insights on Cybersecurity and ContinuityIn April 2024, WEDI held a member position advisory (MPA) event on the critical topic of maintaining business continuity within healthcare organizations in the wake of cyber-attacks. The event, entitled, From Crisis to Continuity: Maintaining Health Care Data Exchange Following a Cyber Attack, offered best practices, suggestions, and key steps that stakeholders from HHS and the private sector can consider when exchanging data, processing information, and maintaining lines of communication. From WEDI’s recently concluded Spring conference, a debrief of the MPA event presented by WEDI’s privacy & security workgroup co-chairs, Lesley Berkeyheiser with DirectTrust and Thanh Thien Nguyen from Kais...2024-05-2413 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 153: (Part 2) Health Equity Data Efforts from a Federal PerspectiveA continuation from last week's episode on health equity data efforts from the federal perspective.
Our moderator is Nancy Spector, Coding and HIT Advocacy Director at the AMA and former WEDI Board Chair.
Our panel:
Kristie Clarke, CDR, US Public Health Service, Senior Advisor on Data for Health Equity, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, US Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Kelly Cronin, Director, Center for Innovation & Partnership, Deputy Administrator, Administration for Community Living, HHS
Jawanna Henry, Interoperability Systems Branch Chief, Office of Policy, Office of the National Coordinator f...2024-05-1029 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 152: (Part 1) Health Equity Data Efforts from a Federal PerspectiveFrom WEDI's February 2024 Health Equity Forum, we welcome federal representatives to discuss how they are using data, tech and standards to address health disparities and the importance of community relationships.
Our moderator is Nancy Spector, Coding and HIT Advocacy Director at the AMA and former WEDI Board Chair.
Our panel:
Kristie Clarke, CDR, US Public Health Service, Senior Advisor on Data for Health Equity, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, US Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Kelly Cronin, Director, Center for Innovation & Partnership, Deputy Administrator, Administration for Community Living, HHS
Jawanna...2024-05-0338 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 150: Unlocking Healthcare: Unpacking WEDI's Interoperability & Prior Authorization Education SeriesIn January of this year, to coincide with the release of CMS' Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, WEDI launched an ambitious 7-part education series examining the rule for the healthcare industry. Michael sits down with 3 of the moderators of the series, Ferris Taylor, Executive Director of the Healthcare Executive Group, Denny Brennan, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium, and Robert Tennant, Vice President of Federal Affairs for WEDI to get their thoughts on the program and what it means for the industry moving forward.
The entire Road to Interoperability and Prior Authorization ser...2024-04-1929 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 149: (Part 2), How Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Leverage Data to Support Health EquityFrom WEDI’s Feb 2024 Health Equity Forum, Part 2 (Part 1 was episode 144) of a session moderated by Dr. Marc Rabner, Chief Medical Officer with CRISP Shared Services discussing the work CBOs perform to support Health Equity. The panelists:
Leigh Ann Eagle, Director of Health & Wellness Program, MAC, Chief Operating Officer of the Living Well Center of Excellence
Stephanie Archer-Smith, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
June Simmons, President and CEO, Partners in Care Foundation
Monique Powell-Davis, MD. Executive Vice President of Medical Services, Mary’s Center
2024-04-1237 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 144: (Part 1) How Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Leverage Data to Support Health EquityFrom WEDI's Feb 2024 Health Equity Forum, Dr. Marc Rabner, Chief Medical Officer with CRISP Shared Services moderates a panel of CBO leaders on how they leverage data in their day to day work.
The Panel:
Leigh Ann Eagle, Director of Health & Wellness Program, MAC, Chief Operating Officer of the Living Well Center of Excellence
Stephanie Archer-Smith, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
June Simmons, President and CEO, Partners in Care Foundation
Monique Powell-Davis, MD. Executive Vice President of Medical Services, Mary’s Center
2024-03-0827 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 142: Health Equity Sit Down with Dr. Vindell Washington of Verily Health PlatformsAt WEDI's recent Health Equity Forum and Workshop, Sagran Moodley, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer with Ontada spoke with Dr. Vindell Washington, former National Coordinator for Health IT and the Chief Clinical Officer and Director of the Health Equity Center of Excellence for Verily Health Platforms.
2024-02-2328 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 141: Making an Impact in Behavioral Health Data Collection and Analysis. A Chat with Raven Health CEO Richard WagnerMichael welcomes Richard Wagner, a former WEDI Privacy and Security Workgorup Co-Chair who is the CEO of Raven Health (www.ravenhealth.com) a leader in data collection and analysis for behavioral health. Coming from a healthcare family, Richard learned early on about the frustrations of healthcare software from his clinician father, and worked to increase the time a clinician spends with their patients and decrease the time they spend doing "everything else."
2024-02-1620 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 136: Structuring the Unstructured: Clinical AI Solutions with emtelligent’s Kim PerryWEDI's Director of Events and Education Michael McNutt chats with Kim Perry, Chief Growth Officer at emtelligent, about the adoption of clinical AI and its potential to transform business processes in the healthcare market. The benefits of AI are discussed as well as the challenges that come with the technology.
Read Kim's article on how NLP can aid payers and providers when exchanging patient information through continuity-of-care documents.
https://www.ajmc.com/view/contributor-unlocking-the-value-of-unstructured-data-from-continuity-of-care-documents-using-medical-grade-nlp
2024-01-1223 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 134: The (AI)R Up Here. Augmented Intelligent Realities Present and Future with Dr First CMO Dr. Colin BanasHost Mike Kottmer (WEDI Board Member) talks with Dr Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer with Dr. First. The two discuss how AI (Dr. Banas calls it Augmented Intelligence) has benefitted both patients (improved medication management) and physicians (burden reduction) as well as the challenges and future opportunities that AI will bring the industry.
2023-12-2225 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 133: Wearables and Your FICO ”Health Score”; A Chat with the Founders of tallywellGuest host and WEDI board member Mike Kottmer chats with Dr. Luigi Vacca and Aaron Holloway, the founders of tallywell, a digital health app that utilizes AI and ML to create a FICO-like "health score" for the user.
2023-12-1528 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 130: CISO Panel; Maintaining Security and Privacy as Patient Data and Technology EvolvesFrom WEDI's 2023 National Conference, Greg Garcia, Executive Director, Cyber Security Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) hosts a CISO panel looking at security trends and threats in healthcare.
Panelists:
Paul Curylo, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Inova Health Systems
Bezawit Sumner, Chief Security Officer, Senior Director of Security and Compliance, CRISP Shared Services
Beth Creed, Supervisory Special Agent, Major Cyber Criminal Squad, Federal Bureau of Investigations
2023-11-2244 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 128: AI Strategy in Healthcare- Look Before Your LeapFrom our recently concluded national conference in Washington DC, WEDI Board Chair Ed Hafner welcomes a panel of AI SMEs to discuss their successes and challenges in developing AI strategies in healthcare. The panel:
Kevin Larsen, MD, SVP, Clinical Innovation, Optum
Derrick Higgins, Head of Enterprise Data Science and AI, HCSC
Jared Staal, Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and AI, Mayo Clinic
2023-11-1046 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 127: Part 2 of our Expert Panel, AI Best Business PracticesThe continuation of episode 125, WEDI Board Chair Ed Hafner has a great conversation on AI best business practices with an impressive panel of SMEs:
• Ram Rimal, Manager of Data Science Engineering, UNC Health
• Jared Staal, Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and AI, Mayo Clinic
• John Loomis, Head of Technology, AI, Engineering, Softheon
• Laura Adams, Senior Advisor, National Academy of Medicine
• Jigar Patel, MD, Senior Director, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Product Management for Healthcare, Oracle Cerner
2023-11-0331 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 125: Privacy and Security Challenges with Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareFrom WEDI's September 2023 virtual spotlight on Best Business Practice with AI in Healthcare, part 1 of our panel discussion on privacy and security concerns. Moderated by WEDI Board Chair Ed Hafner and featuring an esteemed panel of healthcare AI subject matter experts:
• Ram Rimal, Manager of Data Science Engineering, UNC Health
• John Loomis, Head of Technology, AI, Engineering, Softheon
• Laura Adams, Senior Advisor, National Academy of Medicine
• Jigar Patel, MD, Senior Director, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Product Management for Healthcare, Oracle Cerner
2023-10-2027 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 119: (May 2023) Conversation with NCVHS Standards Subcommittee and ICD-11 Workgroup LeadershipFrom WEDI's 2023 May Conference, updates on standards, the 2023 roadmap and ICD-11 from Tammy Banks, NCVHS Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Standards and Jamie Ferguson, Co-Chair, ICD-11 Policy Workgroups.
Tammy and Jamie will be presenting at WEDI's 2023 National Conference November 6-9 offering updates on a variety of NCVHS activities. Register to attend at wedi.org
2023-09-0839 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 118: Creating Consistent Success and Solutions in Value Based CareFrom WEDI's 2023 Spring Conference, WEDI's Payment Models Workgroup Co-Chair Michael Pattwell (Edifecs) speaks with Dr. James Dom Dera (Physicians Network) and Rick Foerster (Privia Health) about their successes and challenges with value based care.
2023-09-0146 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 115: Data; The Key to Addressing Health DisparitiesFrom a recent WEDI health equity workgroup meeting, a chat with Mark Megerian, Technology Fellow with Optum. Visit United Health Foundation's comprehensive data and SDOH tool, America's Health Rankings (https://www.americashealthrankings.org/) to see some of the work United and Optum are doing to leverage data to address health disparities in the country.
2023-08-1124 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 114: Collecting Physician Data to Improve the Patient Experience and Support Health EquityFrom a recent WEDI Health Equity Workgroup meeting, we welcome Tammy Weaver, VP Physician Professional Data with the American Medical Association
2023-08-0420 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 113-The Patient Experience: Searching for NirvanaFrom WEDI's 2023 Spring Conference, 4 patient advocate professionals discuss how regulations and innovation are affecting patients. How close is the work of payers, providers and vendors to achieving "patient nirvana".
Panelists: Andrew Scholnick (AARP), Melissa Williams (National Patient Advocate Foundation), Anna Hyde (Arthritis Foundation), Dr. Nicole Purcell (Alzheimer's Association). The moderator was patient advocate, influencer, and host of the HITea podcast, Grace Vinton.
2023-07-2845 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 112: How AI Digital Assistants are Improving Capacity and Capability While Reducing Costs. Guest: Dr. Steven Waldren, AAFPFrom the WEDI Archives:
Dr. Steve Waldren, Vice President and Chief Medical Informatics Officer of the American Academy of Family Physicians discusses how AAFP's Innovation Lab has embraced the power of artificial intelligence to aid their physicians with numerous functions and processes.
2023-07-2128 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 108: Advancing Health Equity Through Alternative Payment Models. HCPLAN HEAT Co-ChairsFrom WEDI's 2023 Spring Conference. The Health Care Payment and Learning and Action Network (HCPLAN) established the Health Equity Advisory Team (HEAT) to help identify and prioritize opportunities to advance health equity through alternative payment models (APMs). The HEAT’s goal is person-centered and focuses on leveraging APMs to help make needed care more accessible, drive better patient outcomes, and reduce disparities.
We welcomed HEAT's co-chairs, Dr Marshall Chin from the University of Chicago and Karen Dales from Amerihealth Caritas to discuss the group's work and their mission to address and eliminate health disparities while identifying payment models tha...2023-06-2346 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 107: Amplifying the Patient Voice! Jonathan Burow, Independent HealthFrom WEDI's 2023 Spring Conference, Michael and WEDI Board Chair Ed Hafner chats with Jonathan Burow, VP Customer Experience and Digital Transformation with Independent Health. Jonathan discusses best practices for measuring customer satisfaction across product lines and engagement channels including call, chat, website and app.
2023-06-1644 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 104: Provider and Payer Approaches to Addressing Health DisparitiesFrom WEDI's recent Spring Conference, a conversation on the importance of data, partnership, and health equity buy-in and bake-in with prominent health equity leadership from UnitedHealth Group and Mayo Clinic.
U. Michael Currie, Chief Health Equity Officer, UnitedHealth Group
Adam Milam, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Office of Health Equity and Inclusion, Mayo Clinic
Ajay Jayakumar, Director, Strategy and Analytics Diversity Science, Mayo Clinic
Marquita Davis, Enterprise Director, Office of Health Equity and Inclusion, Mayo Clinic
2023-05-2633 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 102: How Payers Are Leveraging Data to Support Health EquityThis is an excerpt from a discussion from WEDI's Health Equity Forum earlier this year on how payers are leveraging data to address health disparities, prevent disease and promote health and digital literacy. His guests are Dan Rivas, Senior Manager at Blue Shield California and Kurt Johnson, Vice President Operations with UnitedHealth Group.
2023-05-1229 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 100: Celebrating our 100th episode with Former HHS Secretary (And WEDI Founder) Dr Louis SullivanTo commemorate our 100th episode, WEDI welcomes our founder, former HHS Secretary Dr. Louis Sullivan. 30 years ago, Dr. Sullivan founded WEDI in an effort to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of health care data exchange. After 3 decades, we ask Dr. Sullivan if the industry is on the right path, his thoughts on improving health equity in the country and how can organizations like WEDI continue the good fight toward reducing burden and establishing more efficient data exchange.
Purchase Dr Sullivan's book, "We'll Fight It Out Here: A History of the Ongoing Struggle for Health Equity", co a...2023-04-2818 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 97: Exploring Ways to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health CareA WEDI Spotlight from December 2022 featured a panel of health care cybersecurity SMEs discussing how to strengthen cybersecurity in the industry. The panelists: Denise Anderson, President and CEO, H-ISAC, Chris Lodico, Sr Director, Information Safety, HCSC, Dr. Stephen Leffler, President and COO, and Dr. Douglas Gentile, Sr VP Information Technology, both with the University of Vermont Medical Health Network
2023-04-0642 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 96: Telehealth Reflections Part 2 with Elevance’s Jill Dominic and WEDI’s Samantha Holvey& Robert TennantWEDI's continues to discuss the real world experiences regarding telehealth this week. We welcome Jill Dominic, Public Policy Director with Elevance Health and the co-chair for WEDI's Telehealth Workgroup. Joining Jill is Samantha Holvey, WEDI's Director of Workgroups & Communication and Robert Tennant, WEDI's Vice President of Federal Affairs.
2023-03-3021 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 95: Telehealth Reflections 1 with AMA’s Nancy Spector and Change Healthcare’s Ed HafnerMillions of patients nationwide embraced the benefits of virtual health over the past 4 years. Telehealth is poised top play a large role in the coming years. In conjunction with WEDI's Telehealth Workgroup, we welcome WEDI leadership to share their unique experiences with telehealth.
This week, Ed Hafner, WEDI's board chair and Nancy Spector, WEDI's most recent former board chair visit the podcast. Ed is the Associate VP, Payer Strategy with Change Healthcare and Nancy is the Coding and HIT Advocacy Director with the American Medical Association.
2023-03-2315 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 86: Review of WEDI’s Testimony at the NCVHS Standards Subcommittee MeetingMatthew speaks with Ed Hafner, Chair of WEDI's Board of Directors and AVP Payer Strategy-Medical Network with Change Healthcare, and Robert Tennant, Vice President, Federal Affairs with WEDI.
The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Standards Subcommittee hearing took place Jan.18 & 19, examining the new and updated transaction standards and operating rules. Robert testified on behalf of WEDI, presenting the feedback the association received from its Member Position Advisory (MPA) session in late 2022.
The first day focused on the X12 proposal to move to the 008020 version of the Dental, Institutional, and Professional Claim (837) and t...2023-01-2035 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 84:HIEs: Solving National Problems at the Regional LevelFrom WEDI's National Conference this past October in Washington DC, Civitas Networks for Health's CEO Lisa Bari hosts an engaging panel on the power of Health Information Exchanges with Nichole Sweeney, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for CRISP and Elizabeth Killingsworth. General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for Manifest Medex.
Learn more about HIEs and Civitas Networks for Health at https://www.civitasforhealth.org/
2023-01-0546 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 82:Early Insight on the Proposed Prior Authorization and Attachments Rules with HCSC’s Durwin DayMichael chats with Durwin Day, Health Information Manager with Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). Durwin also is a long standing member of WEDI's Board of Directors and is the co-chair of its Attachments Subworkgroup.
Durwin offers his initial thoughts on the PA and Attachments proposed rules, the role of FHIR and a glimpse into the potential discussions that will take place during his Attachments Subworkgroup meetings.
If you are a WEDI member, participation in any workgroup meeting is a benefit you should take advantage of. If you are not a member, visit wedi.org to le...2022-12-2215 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 80: At-Home Care and How AI is the Key to its Long Term Success: A Conversation with Robin FarmanfarmaianWEDI is a proud partner for Telehealth Awareness Week #TelehealthisHealth
To commemorate Telehealth Awareness Week, Matthew sits down with Robin Farmanfarmaian, a professional speaker and healthcare entrepreneur working with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence Software, Device and Pharma companies poised to impact 100M patients. Within these companies, she focuses on strategy, business development, revenue and fundraising.
Robin's latest book, "How AI can Democratize Healthcare; Shifting Care from the Clinic to the Point of the Patient", is available this month at https://democratizinghealthcare.ai/ . Learn more about Robin at https://www.robinff.com/
Matthew and Robin d...2022-09-1928 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 76; Measuring the Value of Standards. Post NCVHS Listening Session Discussion (part 2) with WEDI Chair Nancy SpectorThe National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Standards Subcommittee held a Listening Session June 9 on Standardization of Information for Burden Reduction and Post-Pandemic America
“Convergence 2.0.” The Subcommittee conducted three panels: (i) Advance HIPAA Standards Adoption; (ii) Address Standards Integration and Collaboration; and (iii) Measure the Value of Standards. WEDI Board Chair Nancy Spector represented WEDI on the first panel and joins Matthew this week to discuss more about WEDI's suggestions on when electronic standards should be adopted by the industry
2022-06-2728 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 75; Measuring the Value of Standards. Post NCVHS Listening Session Discussion (part 1) with WEDI Chair Elect Ed HafnerThe National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Standards Subcommittee held a Listening Session June 9 on Standardization of Information for Burden Reduction and Post-Pandemic America
“Convergence 2.0.” The Subcommittee conducted three panels: (i) Advance HIPAA Standards Adoption; (ii) Address Standards Integration and Collaboration; and (iii) Measure the Value of Standards. WEDI Board Chair-Elect Ed Hafner (Assistant VP of Payer Strategy, Medical Network, Change Healthcare) represented WEDI on the third panel.
Matthew chats with Ed on his participation at the listening session and the future of healthcare standards.
2022-06-2023 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 72; Balancing Experience and Security in Remote Working. A Conversation with Mobile Mentor’s Denis O’SheaWEDI Education Director Michael McNutt sits in for Matthew and chats with Denis O'Shea, founder of Mobile Mentor, a global leader in endpoint ecosystem, helping clients navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. The pandemic has changed the landscape and ushered in a new level of remote working. The two discuss the changes in remote working over the past 2 years, how it has affected healthcare data security and how the industry's youngest employees, Generation Z, may hold the secret to how employers need to evolve their policies on privacy and security.
Read Mobile M...2022-05-0235 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 66:A Culture of Support: A Conversation with HIT Like A Girl Podcast Founder and Host Joy RiosMatthew chats with founder and host of the HIT (Health IT) Like a Girl podcast Joy Rios (https://www.hitlikeagirlpod.com/). The podcast's mission is to celebrate women leaders in healthcare and health IT. They advocate for and create more paths to leadership positions for girls and young women to follow.
Joy will be a special moderator at our Spotlight on Leveraging Data and Technology to Support Health Equity, taking place February 16-17 on Zoom. Register at wedi.org and use the special code HITGIRL for 25% off your registration rate.
2022-01-3137 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 61: They Are After Us- It‘s Time to get Serious about Healthcare Data Security with David Finn, VP CHIMEUse the code PODCAST to save 20% off our Virtual Spotlight on Healthcare Privacy & Security, taking place January 13-14, 2022 on Zoom. Visit wedi.org to sign up.
Matthew welcomes David Finn, VP with the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and has a frank discussion about data security in healthcare; where are we failing and what can we do?
David references CHIME's 2021 CISO Survey along with their recent Most Wired Survey, showcasing excellence in the use of digital technology in America's health systems.
2021-12-1334 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 59: CEO Summit; Developing the Perfect Consumer Experience through the New App Economy with Jennifer Blumenthal (OneRecord) and Kristen Valdes (bWell)In its early stages, how has the New Healthcare App Economy delivered a streamlined and transparent experience for consumers? This week we chat with two CEOs at the forefront of this new economy; Jennifer Blumenthal, Co-Founder and CEO of OneRecord and Kristen Valdes, Founder and CEO of bWell.
This session is moderated by John Kelly, Principal Business Advisor with Edifecs, WEDI Board Member and Co-Chair of WEDI's Education Committee and was recorded during WEDI's national conference in October.
2021-11-0242 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 58: Cybersecurity Consideration from Top Healthcare CISOsIn recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness month, WDEDI is pleased to present a cybersecurity session from our recently concluded national conference. An excellent "CISO Summit" featuring Jacki Monson of Sutter Health, Erik Decker of Intermountain and Omar Khawaja from Highmark Health. The panel was moderated by Marilyn Zigmund Luke (AHIP) and Tina Grande (Healthcare Leadership Council), WEDI's Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-Chairs.
2021-10-2545 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 54: Experiencing a Ransomware Incident, NCPDP‘s John Klimek and X12‘s Andrew FitzpatrickFrom our December 2020 virtual event on Ransomware, we have John Klimek from NCPDP and Andrew Fitzpatrick from X12 discussing their respective cyber attacks from earlier that year. This is moderated by WEDI's Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-Chairs, Marilyn Zigmund Luke from AHIP and Tina Grande from the Healthcare Leadership Council
2021-09-2025 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 53: TEFCA Table Talk Part 2- Stakeholder Perspective PanelModerated by Edifecs' John Kelly, we present part 2 of our TEFCA stakeholder panel, featuring Hans Buitendijk (Cerner), Tim Pletcher (MiHIN) and Danielle Lloyd (AHIP). The panel was originally broadcasted live on September 1 on Zoom as part of WEDI's Spotlight on TEFCA.
2021-09-1334 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 52: TEFCA Table Talk Part 1: Stakeholder Panel with Hans Buitendijk (Cerner), Tim Pletcher (MiHIN) and Danielle Lloyd (AHIP)Part 1 of a great roundtable discussion on TEFCA and how it will affect the industry from numerous perspectives. Moderated by WEDI board member John Kelly, we welcome:
Hans Buitendijk, Director, Interoperability Strategy, Cerner
Tim Pletcher, Executive Director, Michigan Heath Information Network, MiHIN
Danielle Lloyd, Senior VP, Private Market Innovations & Quality Initiatives, AHIP
2021-09-0732 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 50: Aspire and Achieve- ONC's Health Interoperability Outcomes 2030 project with ONC's Steven PosnackFrom WEDI's July Summer Forum, we present our keynote from ONC's deputy national coordinator, Steven Posnack. Over the summer, ONC launched a new initiative to plot out interoperability goals to drive the industry forward this decade. Through its Health Interoperability Outcomes 2030 project, ONC plans to publish a prioritized set of "aspirational and achievable" interoperability goals that align with the 2020 to 2025 version of ONC's federal health IT strategic plan. We welcomed Steven to the forum to discuss the project, his initial findings and how the industry's feedback will help ONC coordinate and focus collective actions toward interoperability outcomes.
2021-08-2327 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 49: No Surprises Act; Interim Final Rule Discussion with Stanley Nachimson of Nachimson AdvisorsRecorded from WEDI's Summer Forum in July, Matthew talks about the first interim final rule issued by CMS to implement the provisions of the No Surprises Act with Stanley Nachimson of Nachimson Advisors.
Upcoming WEDI Educational Events:
TEFCA Presentation with ONC's Micky Tripathi PHD and Sequoia Project's Mariann Yeager- FREE to the industry, August 26 on Zoom
WEDI National Conference, October 18-21, 2021 on Zoom. Use the code PODCAST for 15% off your registration fee
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2021-08-1629 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 46: WEDI Spotlight, Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-ChairsThis week we speak with WEDI's Privacy and Security Workgroup Co-Chairs, Marilyn Zigmund Luke from AHIP and Tina Grande from the Healthcare Leadership Council. The workgroup meets monthly to identify and work towards resolution on all implementation issues related to securing, and protecting health information across the industry.. They facilitate the review of privacy and security beyond HIPAA/HITECH in the growing areas of EHR, HIEs, HIX’s and interoperability.
Interested in joining WEDI and/or a workgroup? Visit wedi.org
2021-07-2626 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 45: The Innovation Revolution with CMMI's Deputy Director Amy BassanoThis week, Matthew welcomes Amy Bassano, Deputy Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMS Innovation Center) at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Created 10 years ago through the ACA, the Center (CMMI) is tasked to test alternative payment models in Medicare and Medicaid. Amy offers a review of the past 10 years, how the pandemic affected value based care, and addressing the future through innovation, specifically artificial intelligence.
Recently the center completed its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Health Outcomes Challenge. Listen to the winner of the million dollar challenge, ClosedLoop.ai, at WEDI's annual Summer Fo...2021-07-1929 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 44: The Evolution of Ransomware with Google Cloud's Director of Security and Compliance Jeanette ManfraThis week’s episode comes courtesy of WEDI's virtual event on ransomware held in late 2020. This one day summit highlighted the growing concern of ransomware and other cyberattacks facing the healthcare industry, a concern that continues to this day. Our keynote for that event was Jeanette Manfra, Global Director of Security and Compliance at Google Cloud. Prior to Google Cloud, Jeanette was the Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity and Communications for the US Department of Homeland Security.
2021-07-1231 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 43:Health Disparities in Oncology and Beyond with Dr. Tiffany Avery, Chief Medical Officer, NantHealth**USE THE CODE PODCAST FOR A 15% SAVINGS ON REGISTRATION FOR WEDI'S SUMMER FORUM, July 27-29 on Zoom, www.wedi.org for details**
We welcome Dr. Tiffany Avery, Chief Medical Officer for NantHealth for a in-depth discussion on the multi-factor nature of healthcare. Looking at Health Equity through the lens of oncology, Dr Avery calls for the industry to use data to not only serve all patients equally, but to understand that one's environment is also key to ensuring a positive patient experience.
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...2021-07-0544 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 42: Beyond HIPAA; Privacy & Security in a Consumer Driven Healthcare SpaceOn This Week's Best Of:
From our National Conference, WEDI's Privacy and Security workgroup co-chairs, Marilyn Zigmund Luke (AHIP) and Tina Grande (Healthcare Leadership Council) host a roundtable discussion on the evolution and challenges of securing patient data in today's healthcare IT environment. The panelists:
Lina Walker, PhD, Vice President, Health Security, AARP
Mari Savickis, Vice President , Public Policy, CHIME
Laura Hoffman, JD, Assistant Director, Federal Affairs, American Medical Association
2021-06-2851 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 41: The CORE of Healthcare: A Conversation with CAQH CORE Board Chair Tim Kaja (Optum) and Vice Chair Linda Reed (St Joseph's Health)Learn how the healthcare industry is addressing the broken knowledge/data supply chain through automation, patient data liberation and federal regulations at WEDI's Summer Forum, July 27-29 on Zoom. Enter the code PODCAST for 15% off your registration rate. Learn more at www.wedi.org
Matthew welcome CAQH CORE Board Members Tim Kaja (Chair) and Linda Reed (Vice Chair). Tim is Senior Vice President at Optum Care and Linda is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at St Joseph's Health.
For more than 20 years, CAQH has created shared initiatives to streamline healthcare administration. Today, CAQH t...2021-06-2137 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 40: Dr. Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC)This special best of episode welcomes ONC's Micky Tripathi, PhD from WEDI's Spring Conference from May. Hosted by WEDI President and CEO Charles Stellar, Dr. Tripathi offers his thoughts as ONC moves forward through the next 6 months of 2021 and beyond.
2021-06-1431 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 39: Chief Health Equity Officer Conversation; Dr Aletha Maybank (AMA) U Michael Currie (UnitedHealthGroup) from WEDI's annual Spring ConferenceThis week, WEDI presents a session recorded from our annual spring event, WEDI 2021 with Chief Health Equity Officer Dr. Aletha Maybank of the American Medical Association and Michael Currie of UnitedHealthGroup. Moderated by WEDI Chair Nancy Spector, the two discuss the meaning and objective of their positions, the current climate in the country as it pertains to health disparities and how they address those issues from their unique perspectives.
2021-06-0742 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 38: Telemedicine, the Essence of Healthcare with Ann Mond Johnson CEO, American Telemedicine AssociationWEDI Price Transparency Summit takes place June 17. Use the code PODCAST for a 15% discount on the registration fee. Visit wedi.org to register
Matthew sits down and talks with Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. How has the view of telemedicine changed from pre-COVID today, how important has telehealth been for behavioral health, and where does telehealth fit in the "new normal" of healthcare?
2021-05-3128 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 37: Interoperability & Transparency, Power to the Patients with Stanley Nachimson of Nachimson AdvisorsOn June 17, WEDI presents a special one-day educational and informational event on Price Transparency and the No Surprises Act. Register at wedi.org and enter the code PODCAST to receive 15% off the registration fee.
Matthew has a fantastic discussion with Stanley Nachimson, Principal of Nachimson Advisors and a veteran of Health Technology for over 30 years. Stanley is the author of the authoritative paper on the cost of ICD-10 for physician practices and is an active member of electronic transaction bodies including HIMSS, WEDI, and X12.
Matthew and Stanley discuss price transparency and how patients must p...2021-05-2434 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 35: WEDI Workgroup Spotlight; Provider Information Sub workgroupEveryday, WEDI members volunteer their time and talent to WEDI workgroups to provide thoughtful leadership and common-sense approaches that enhance the exchange of clinical and administrative healthcare information. They collect input, exchange ideas, and make recommendations that inspire impactful and far-reaching change in our industry.
This week, Matthew speaks with Michelle Barry, Co-Chair of WEDI's Provider Information Sub workgroup. The sub workgroup's mission is to identify business issues impacting the transmission and receipt of provider directory data, commit to understanding the nuances of the data along with industry successes and best practices for obtaining the information in a timely a...2021-05-1028 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 34: Health Information Exchanges, Our Public Health Utility with Lisa Bari, SHIEC CEOThe work of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) is vast and diverse, from SDoH to public health/pandemic response and so much more. This week, Matthew welcomes Lisa Bari, CEO of the Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative (SHIEC), a national collaborative representing more than 81 health information exchanges (HIEs). SHIEC member HIEs serve 95% of the United States population.
What is an HIE? How do they differ from state to state and why are so many people, including Dr. Donald Rucker, former National Coordinator for Health IT, feel HIEs are game changers in health data exchange?
Sign up for...2021-05-0330 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 33- Paying it Forward with Darnell Dent, Principal, Dent Advisory Services, LLCMatthew sits down and chats with Darnell Dent, strategic advisor to Softheon, Inc and former President and CEO of FirstCare Health Plans, an Austin, TX-based regional health plan now part of Baylor Scott and White Health Plan.
Darnell discusses his passion- mentoring, and how it has shaped the person he is from his time serving our country in the US Marine Corps to his key leadership positions throughout the healthcare industry.
Be a part of the solution at WEDI 2021, our annual spring conference. Enter the code PODCAST for 20% off our registration rate, already the most aff...2021-04-2739 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 32: The Blueprint, Brick by Brick. A Conversation with HL7 Da Vinci Project Chair Sagran Moodley (UnitedHealth Group)Enter the code PODCAST at wedi.org to receive 20% off the registration for WEDI 2021 (May 14, 17-20), our annual Spring conference that showcases best practices and emerging trends in health IT.
This week Matthew has a conversation with Sagran Moodley, Chair of the HL7 Da Vinci Project Steering Committee and Senior Vice President of Clinical Data Services & Technology for UnitedHealthcare's Clinical Services organization.
Sagran offers his thoughts on why Da Vinci is needed, the accelerator concept that HL7 uses and looking forward to the time that we don't have to talk about interoperability in healthcare.
2021-04-1940 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 31: Making the Health Plan More than a Plastic Card in a Wallet. A Conversation with John Baackes, CEO, LA CareUse the code PODCAST for 20% off registration for WEDI 2021, our annual spring conference. May 14 & 17= Pre-Conference, May 18-20= Main conference
This week, we welcome John Baackes, CEO of LA Care, the largest publicly operated health plan in the US (2.4 million members). John discusses LA Care efforts to support health equity and combat barriers that vulnerable and underserved populations experience in terms of healthcare. Learn about LA Care's project to aid their members through burden reduction and service consolidation
2021-04-1232 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 28: Administrative Data History Tour with Lorraine Doo, Health Informatics and Interoperability Group, CMS Office of Burden Reduction and Health InformaticsWe offer a fantastic view of the history of HIPAA, a look at the bright future of interoperability and the greater meaning of compliance with Lorraine Doo, Senior Policy Advisor of the Health Informatics and Interoperability Group in CMS' Office of Burden Reduction and Health Informatics.
Lorraine, a staple in government healthcare and with WEDI, discusses engaged with the industry on innovation, the need for standards to work together and how enhanced interoperability would have helped the industry and public out during this pandemic.
2021-03-2230 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 23: Where ISN'T Mobile Today? Greg Jones, Chief Technology Officer MobileSmith HealthMatthew talks with MobileSmith Health's Chief Technology Officer (and former US Navy Submarine Veteran) Greg Jones about the constant evolution of mobile health technology, the importance of data and how it can and should be used to improve patient health through communication and prevention.
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2021-02-1535 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 22: Measure, Improve and Get Better. A Chat with NCQA Founder and President Peggy O'KaneWe chat with Peggy O'Kane, President and Founder of the National Committee for Quality Assurance, a non-profit who since 1990 has been tasked with "turning on the light" to the sometimes dark and murky healthcare landscape. Peggy has been named by Modern Healthcare as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” 12 times, and one of the “Top 25 Women in Healthcare” 3 times.
How is the industry receiving and reviewing data? Is it getting better and how has the industry handled the curveball that is COVID-19?
Time is running out! Join our Quest for Health Equity as...2021-02-0833 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 21: Welcoming the new WEDI Chair, Nancy Spector of the American Medical AssociationMatthew spends time with the new WEDI Chair, Nancy Spector, Coding and Health Advocacy Director with the American Medical Association.
Nancy explains how did she got her start in healthcare and the role of WEDI in the ever changing and ever expanding healthcare IT landscape. What are WEDI's plans as the preeminent national membership association for health IT guidance and collaboration?
Be sure to register for WEDI's next educational event The Quest for Health IT, a two-day look at how data interoperability can make meaningful change for underserved and vulnerable populations. Enter the code PODCAST fo...2021-02-0133 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 20: Considering the HUMAN System in Healthcare; A Talk with George Halvorson, Chair and CEO of the Institute for InterGroup UnderstandingAn truly impactful conversation with one of healthcare's most influential thought leaders, George Halvorson, Chair and CEO of the Institute for InterGroup Understanding. George talks with Matthew about understanding our uniqueness, and how overcoming the "Us" vs "Them" instincts can bring about success, innovation and most importantly peace.
George will be speaking at WEDI;'s Quest for Health Equity, Feb 23-24 on Zoom. Visit wedi.org to register and use the code PODCAST for 20% your registration rate.
2021-01-2540 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 18: Traversing the Waves of Telehealth with Amwell's Big Kahuna, Roy SchoenbergMatthew opens the new year talking with Roy Schoenberg, President and CEO of Amwell and one of healthcare's most influential people. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Matthew and Roy discuss the emergence last year of telehealth; how has it grown and what does it mean for patients and healthcare organizations for the future.
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2021-01-1141 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 17: WEDI Chair Jay EisenstockMatthew closes 2020 with a great conversation with outgoing WEDI Chair Jay Eisenstock, principal of JE Consulting. Jay discusses the year in healthcare, his time leading WEDI's board and how the association will help lead the industry through COVID, new interoperability rules and more.
2020-12-2133 minThe Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 13: Your Organizational Hygiene Habits to Combat Ransomware andOther Cyber Attacks with EHNAC's Lee BarrettMatthew sits with EHNAC Executive Director and CEO Lee Barrett, a veteran healthcare leader and subject matter expert on data security. As the US healthcare industry is threatened with ransomware attacks from cyber actors, Lee discusses the necessary and mandatory steps and practices all healthcare organizations must take to prepare for what appears to be the inevitable.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT- WEDI is holding a FREE virtual event, "Prepare and Protect: The Threat of Ransomware to the U.S. Health Industry" on Wednesday, December 16 from 11am- 4pm EST. Our keynote speaker is Jeanette Manfra, Global Director, Security an...2020-11-1646 min