Podcasts
Episode 188- Bridging the Data Gap: The Role of Standards & Technology in Genomic Data Exchange, Sandy Rolfe, WEDI Genomics Workgroup Chair
Knowledge Center Episode 198: Leveraging AI to Eliminate “Swivel Chair” Data Interoperability February 7, 2025 Michael 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…
Read MoreEpisode 187- Bridging the Gap: Technology, Policy, and the Future of Rural Healthcare. Neal Neuberger, Health Tech Strategies
Knowledge Center Episode 198: Leveraging AI to Eliminate “Swivel Chair” Data Interoperability January 31, 2025 Michael welcomes Neal Neuberger, President of Health Tech Strategies and lead for the National Rural Health Association’s Rural Health IT Coalition. Neal addresses the current state of health care in rural US communities, the successes and challenges over the years…
Read MoreEpisode 186- Enhancing the Patient Experience through Technology; The Voice of the Patient
Knowledge Center Episode 198: Leveraging AI to Eliminate “Swivel Chair” Data Interoperability January 24, 2025 From 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…
Read MoreEP185: From Innovation to Integration: The Past, Present, and Future of Value- Based Purchasing with Andréa Caballero from Catalyst for Payment Reform.
From a recent WEDI Virtual Spotlight, a presentation by Andrea Caballero, VP of Policy with Catalyst for Payment Reform.
Read MoreEp 184: How Artificial Intelligence is Ushering in an Age of Proactive, Preventative, and Personalized Healthcare.
Michael welcomes Kent Dicks, founder, CEO, and award-winning entrepreneur of Life365, a digital health platform that connects patients with their doctors at home. The two discussed how artificial intelligence creates an environment that allows patients to receive affordable and efficient care earlier in the care cycle, thus preventing costly readmissions and improve overall healthcare accessibility.
Read MoreEp 183- Leave it Better Than You Found It: LA Care CEO John Baackes
Knowledge Center Episode 198: Leveraging AI to Eliminate “Swivel Chair” Data Interoperability December 27, 2024 Michael chats with LA Care John Baackes, who is retiring at the end of the year after 48 years in healthcare. The two discuss John’s legacy at LA Care, the industry’s evolution, how he thinks the new administration will affect…
Read MoreEpisode 182: The Road to Better Outcomes: Embracing Value-Based Care with Intersystems’ Steven Berkow
Michael welcomes back Steven Berkow from InterSystems to discuss and review HCPLAN’s 2024 Value-Based Care report and WEDI’s special Value-Based Care virtual spotlight. How is the industry doing and how can CLEAN data and technology like AI help the industry evolve quicker.
Read MoreEpisode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth’s Dr. Don Rucker
Knowledge Center Episode 198: Leveraging AI to Eliminate “Swivel Chair” Data Interoperability December 6, 2024 Michael welcomes Dr. Don Rucker, Chief Strategy Officer of 1upHealth and the former National Coordinator for Health IT, to talk about CMS Star Ratings; what they are, why are they in the news lately and how will the new administration…
Read MoreEpisode 180: Part 2, From Siloes to Synergy: How Payers and Providers Partner for Value-Based Care Success
Knowledge Center Episode 198: Leveraging AI to Eliminate “Swivel Chair” Data Interoperability December 2, 2024 Part 2 of a 2 part episode looking at how payers and providers are transforming healthcare through value-based care partnerships. The moderator is Denny Brennan, WEDI Board Member, Co-Chair of its Education Committee, and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health…
Read MoreEpisode 179: From Siloes to Synergy: Bridging the Gap: How Payers and Providers Partner for Value-Based Care Success
From 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.
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