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November 10, 2023: Sophy Lu, SVP / CIO of Northwell Health, shares about patient ownership of health records and the possibilities that open up when one can freely share their data. How does this autonomy in data sharing translate to receiving care tailored to personal preferences, and what barriers does the diversity and socio-economic disparities pose to this vision? The discussion delves deep into the challenges of implementing comprehensive EHR systems and the pressing need for preventative medicine, touching upon the role of technology in reaching underserved communities. What does it truly mean to implement person-centered design in healthcare, and how does the ideal scenario where technology assists unnoticed, contribute to this vision? The conversation takes a critical look at billing, revenue cycle, and regulatory matters stifle innovation. As Sophy shares her ambitious timeline for implementing EHR and associated technological transformations, one cannot help but wonder: how will these changes redefine care delivery, and what does it mean for the future of healthcare?Key Points:Patient Data OwnershipSocio-economic healthcare obstaclesDiverse Community EngagementPreventative Medicine FocusEHR Implementation ChallengesThis Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

The outcomes of healthcare organizations can greatly benefit from operational optimization.  In this episode, Rick Bemis, the Chief Data Officer at the Ksquare Group, discusses how, as a consulting firm and managed services group, the company provides nearshore developers and accelerators for healthcare, focusing on provider directories and data optimization.  Rick shares insights on how their AI-based accelerator helps healthcare organizations improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure the quality of the information in provider directories. Throughout this conversation, he also highlights the significance of their platform for revenue-based solutions in the healthcare industry. He explains how the platform assists hospitals, payers, and medical groups to achieve operational efficiency, cost reductions, and improved data management. Tune in and discover the impact Ksquare has on both payers and providers! Resources: Connect with and follow Rick Bemis on LinkedIn. Follow the Ksquare Group on LinkedIn. Check out the Ksquare Group’s website.

Joined buy financial guest Caleb Pepperday, Mike explores investment options and money management. Is it better to pour into your company 401k or keep liquid in the market? And what is active investing?  Our Website Find Caleb Advanced Practice Planning

Have you ever started a new and promising job, only to discover that it wasn’t the nurturing and supportive space you thought it was? In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini, armed with nearly two decades of nursing experience in various departments and leadership roles, provides a guideline to spotting the red and green flags that can signal a healthy or hostile workplace.Sarah explores what makes a healthy work environment, beyond reputation and first impressions, as she does a deep dive into the American Association of Critical Care Nurses' (AACN) six pillars of a healthy work environment. From communication to authentic leadership, she equips both new and seasoned nurses with strategies to assess key characteristics of prospective employers and identify signs of a healthy culture.For those dedicated to their current organization but seeking a better work culture that allows them to grow in their role, Sarah also reveals how nurses can promote positive change in their current work environment.Tune in to hear the essential interview questions you should be asking to evaluate potential work environments and make an informed career decision!Topics discussed in this episode:The AACN's standards for a healthy work environmentExamples of an unhealthy work environmentHow leaders affect work cultureIdentifying red flags in potential work environmentsIdeas to improve your current work environmentCheck out the AACN’s Healthy Work Environments website: https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/healthy-work-environmentsMentioned in this episode:Coming Soon! Rapid Response Academy: The Heart and Science of Caring for the SickClick here to learn more about the community that Sarah is building: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/coming-soon-rapid-response-academy Rapid Response and Rescue Intro CourseCONNECT 📸Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 📚Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Obamacare has been remarkably durable. Despite the old “repeal and replace “ rhetoric, it turns out Americans like having affordable health insurance. Around 18 million people have individual plans, and 80 percent of them receive Obamacare subsidies. Open enrollment is here, and this season is going to be a busy one.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSupport the showSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing

We're joined by Barbara L. Olson, a nurse and the chief clinical officer at The Just Culture Company. We dive into the recent report by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) titled "A Transformational Effort on Patient Safety." Barbara shares insights on the report's key findings and recommendations, particularly focusing on the concept of Just Culture and its role in improving patient and clinician safety in health care systems. Barbara L. Olson is a nurse and chief clinical officer, The Just Culture Company. In this role, she supports health care clients in planning and sustaining Just Culture as a system of workplace justice. She can be reached on X @safetynurse. She discusses the KevinMD article, "A shop teacher’s daughter on transforming patient safety." Careers by KevinMD is your gateway to health care success. We connect you with real-time, exclusive resources like job boards, news updates, and salary insights, all tailored for health care professionals. With expertise in uniting top talent and leading employers across the nation's largest health care hiring network, we're your partner in shaping health care's future. Fulfill your health care journey at KevinMD.com/careers. VISIT SPONSOR → https://kevinmd.com/careers Discovering disability insurance? Pattern understands your concerns. Over 20,000 doctors trust us for straightforward, affordable coverage. We handle everything from quotes to paperwork. Say goodbye to insurance stress – visit Pattern today at KevinMD.com/pattern. VISIT SPONSOR → https://kevinmd.com/pattern SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/6M3nEF Powered by CMEfy. 

On episode 447 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jeremy Norton, an author and firefighter who has served the diverse communities of Minneapolis since the year 2000. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Jeremy discuss his new book, Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response, which is a remarkable and brilliantly written memoir that examines the toll that the work of emergency response takes on those who embrace such a career. In Trauma Sponges, Norton also decries the sexism, racism, homophobia, misogyny, and toxic masculinity of the "old guard" of the firefighting world. He also describes in excruciating detail the death, suffering, pain, and heartbreak that he and his colleagues witness on a daily basis as they respond to the homes and streets of Minneapolis when citizens who dial 911 are having what is often the worst days of their lives amidst what Norton calls the "twin malignancies" of denial and despair. Norton also recounts his role in the attempt to resuscitate George Floyd following his brutal treatment by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department. He shares his observations of the societal patterns that continue to haunt our country and the Black men who are all too often on the receiving end of egregious, and often deadly, treatment at the hands of the police. A proud native of Washington, D.C., Jeremy Norton has lived in the Colorado mountains, the Tennessee mountains, and the Minnesota not-mountains. He taught middle- and high-school literature and has also taught at Minneapolis' Loft Literary Center. He has a strong stomach and a grim, capacious sense of humor. Connect with Jeremy Norton: JeremyNorton.info Instagram "Trauma Sponges" on Amazon ----------- Did you know that you can now earn CEUs from listening to podcasts? That’s right — over at RNegade.pro, they’re building a library of nursing podcasts offering continuing education credits, including episodes of The Nurse Keith Show! So just head over to RNegade.pro, log into the portal, select Nurse Keith (or any other Content Creator) from the Content Creator dropdown, and get CEs for any content on the platform! Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur. Connect with Nurse Keith at NurseKeith.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Nurse Keith lives in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico with his lovely fiancée, Shada McKenzie, a highly gifted traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot. You can find Shada at The Circle and the Dot. The Nurse Keith Show is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, one of the largest and fastest-growing collections of authoritative, high-quality podcasts taking on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. The podcast is adroitly produced by Rob Johnston of 520R Podcasting, and Mark Capispisan is our stalwart social media ringmaster and newsletter wrangler.

When Adonica Shaw founded Wingwomen, it was to address a very specific, personal need. Shaw had experienced a difficult pregnancy – preeclampsia turned an otherwise healthy pregnancy into a medical emergency. Afterward she looked around and there was no one to talk to about what she’d been through and nowhere she felt she could go for advice. So she built a safe space to talk about issues around women’s health and maternal health. It was all virtual at first and provided curated communities of support. But one day Shaw realized that there were services she wanted to provide to her customers that just couldn’t be handled on an app. There were also services she wanted to provide that couldn’t get reimbursed without a physical component. So she made a leap that very few health tech founders make: she decided to open up a physical clinic. She found suitable space in South Boston, fitted it out to her specifications, and put out her proverbial shingle. As we discuss, in this StartUp Health NOW podcast episode, this has come with serious challenges. There’s a reason why many founders prefer SaaS business models over bricks and mortar. Dealing with local zoning, difficult neighbors, staffing... it’s a lot. But designing a physical space also allows Shaw to lay the foundation for a new way for women to get care and to support one another along the way. Let’s get into the conversation. Innovators: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion Want more content like this? You can subscribe to the podcast as well as other health innovation updates at startuphealth.com/content. Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Looking to break down health barriers? If you’re an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our Health Equity Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? If you’re an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot.  

Guest Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute and Dr. Cynda Rushton talk about how we can support nurses at a challenging moment. Nurses across the country are exhausted, discouraged and are leaving their roles or the profession in droves. We can show nurses we appreciate them. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience. Read more: Ten Things You Can Do to Support Nurses

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore talks with Nicole Nixon, CEO of Five Faces. They discuss Nicole's diverse background in the Royal Australian Air Force, entertainment, manufacturing, and business turnaround, and how these experiences have shaped her approach to leading Five Faces. They also delve into the concept of the digital front door in healthcare and how it improves patient access to care. Nicole shares insights on how Five Faces managed the shift to focus on patient experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of technology in facilitating this change. They also explore why the healthcare industry is increasingly embracing digital technologies and the driving factors behind this trend.Key Takeaways:💼 Nicole's diverse background in various industries, including the Air Force, entertainment, and business turnaround, has shaped her approach to leadership in the healthcare industry. 📱 The digital front door in healthcare refers to how patients access their healthcare digitally, simplifying processes such as appointment scheduling and enabling virtual appointments.🚀 Five Faces made a pivotal shift to focus on patient experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and technology played a crucial role in facilitating the successful adoption of these changes.🏥 The healthcare industry is increasingly willing to embrace digital technologies due to changing consumer expectations, the need to improve patient engagement, and the desire to reduce administrative burdens on clinicians and nurses.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. For more information, visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus.

Learn more about the inspiring journey of Jason Gardner, Head of Medical at Real Chemistry, and his views on AI and DE&I in healthcare. From his father's struggle with multiple sclerosis to his strategic approach to medical communications, Jason shares his unique perspectives on how diverse thinking and experiences can bring value to the healthcare industry.

Medicine is a science and an art, and this means that doctors can have vastly different recommendations about how to treat a condition. This is the situation Brigid faced when she was admitted with a wildly abnormal heart rhythm. Whose advice did she follow? How did she decide?  Key Takeaway: Know the WHY Record conversations with your doctors, PAs, and nurses practitioners - especially if you are in a situation where you are seeing multiple providers and feeling overwhelmed.  Articulate your priorities. They can be financial, social, physical, cultural, spiritual. Only YOU can do this because priorities are personal. Do your homework when facing a medical decision instead of getting paralyzed by choices. Have your questions ready and demand to know the WHY behind each answer. Links 10-10-10 Rule for Decision-Making was developed by Suzy Welch. Here is a video of Welch explaining this process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu-Rj2xdhyM Instagram:  https://instagram.com/speakupforyourhealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakupforyourhealth

Empathy is a key part of the patient-provider relationship, but recently, it's been waning. In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Aubrey Grant, Founder and Chief Equity Officer at Equity Commons, about how his company is using virtual technology to combat implicit bias and improve empathy among clinicians. Listen to learn about how virtual reality can provide an immersive experience in empathy training that traditional approaches cannot.

Angela D. Thomas, DrPH, MPH, MBA, Vice President, Healthcare Delivery Research, MedStar Health, joins Eric to discuss D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms, a community-driven collaborative launched in 2020 to improve the health and well-being of mothers and infants in Washington, D.C., and reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes – one of the most urgent challenges facing the District of Columbia. Combining the expertise of MedStar Health, evidence-based healthcare, and proven community-centric support services, Safe Babies Safe Moms offers services to support birthing individuals before, during, and after pregnancy and until their child reaches age three.  Angela shares success stories from families supported by the initiative and discusses the program's impact. For health systems interested in implementing a similar program, she outlines MedStar Health's steps in building and sustaining the initiative.   She also speaks about the role technology plays in the initiative. Safe Babies and Safe Moms recently launched a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action project to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to help reduce disparities in maternal and infant health. About Safe Babies Safe Moms Made possible by the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms is a partnership between MedStar Health, Community of Hope, and Mamatoto Village to address critical maternal and infant care disparities in Washington, D.C., which has among the highest rates of maternal and infant mortality in the nation. In FY22, 15,346 mothers and babies received care through the program. Services offered include on-site mental health support during prenatal and postpartum visits, assessments for high-risk or complicated pregnancies, social support services for mothers and families who may be experiencing food or housing insecurity, pro-bono legal services, and other counseling on securing public benefits, transportation to and from appointments, infant care supplies, culturally-aware breastfeeding support, and more. About Angela Thomas Angela is responsible for leading a team of experts to apply rigorous scientific methods to enable next-generation healthcare delivery through quality, safety, innovation, health economics, payment reform, outcomes, health services research, data science, and health equity. She also ensures that these research activities leverage the collective leadership and unique strengths of MedStar Health and Georgetown University. Her research interests focus on health equity and patient safety.. As the Executive Leader of Safe Babies Safe Moms, Angela is responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based program that will reduce disparities in maternal and infant mortality in Washington, DC. In addition, she contributes her research expertise in disparities, health equity, and patient safety to the initiative to uncover the contributing factors leading to disparities in maternal and infant harm. Connect with us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/brightspotshc Instagram: instagram.com/brightspotshc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/shared-purpose-connect Twitter: twitter.com/BrightSpotsinHC TikTok: tiktok.com/@brightspotshc