In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by Beth from the Parkdale Food Centre to explore how food security can be reimagined through dignity, community empowerment, and innovation. Beth shares how Parkdale’s grocery-style food program prioritizes choice, how youth-led social justice initiatives are shaping the next generation, and why volunteers are essential to the Centre’s impact. Learn how Parkdale challenges traditional food bank models, advocates for systemic change, and builds a healthier, more connected community through culturally relevant, high-quality food and grassroots support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2025
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Mental health startups targeting employers need to understand employer challenges, build relationships, and innovate to make care accessible, affordable, and integrated.
In this episode, Ryan Koo, Employee Benefits Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency, talks about critical challenges and opportunities in the mental health landscape. Ryan highlights actionable insights for startups aiming to succeed in employer markets. He discusses the vital role of community and relationships in the healthcare ecosystem. Ryan also discusses emerging trends like integrated mental health solutions addressing acute and chronic needs.
Tune in to discover how to bridge gaps in mental health care, foster innovation, and navigate the complex employer ecosystem with actionable strategies and expert insights!
Resources:
Connect with and follow Ryan Koo on LinkedIn.
Follow Marsh McLennan Agency on LinkedIn and visit their website.
May 13, 2025
Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS
Guest: Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP
Guest, Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP, joins us to explore the full spectrum of contraception options - from natural family planning to non-hormonal and hormonal methods. For each type of contraception, an understanding of how each type works, their efficacy, and the potential risks and benefits will be covered. We also break down the different types of emergency contraception and considerations to review when consulting with patients.
By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to:
Define natural family planning, non-hormonal, and hormonal contraceptives.
Understand the use, efficacy, mechanism of action, and risks and benefits for the different types of contraception.
Explain the types and uses of emergency contraception.
Learn more about this series: Mayo Clinic Talks: Obstetric and Gynecologic Health | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
Connect and listen with Mayo Clinic Podcasts | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
May 13, 2025
Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care.
AMA Update
AMA Update
The AMA Update podcast covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from physicians and experts on COVID-19, monkeypox, advocacy issues, scope of practice and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | Video transcripts | Audio transcripts
AMA Update Public Health SpotlightFind out what's happening in public health this week with the AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH.YouTube
AMA Moving Medicine
AMA Moving Medicine
From emerging issues to new innovations, the AMA Moving Medicine podcast brings you the physicians, scientists and all the leading voices making a difference in health care today. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | Stitcher | Video transcripts | Audio transcripts |
Making the Rounds
Making the Rounds
This podcast features advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting medical students’ lives and careers. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | Stitcher | Audio transcripts
AMA Thriving in Private Practice
AMA Thriving in Private Practice
Private practices have been under intense pressure for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the financial strain and highlighted the burdens faced by physician practice owners each day. As a private practice physician, you know you need skills they didn’t teach you in med school to make your practice thrive.The AMA’s Thriving in Private Practice podcast, launching this summer, highlights the experience of private practice physicians who know your pain points—like workflow snags and payor audits—and can help you navigate these issues and more.Don't miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast platform today.Apple Podcasts | Simplecast | Audio transcripts
AMA Prioritizing Equity
AMA Prioritizing Equity
AMA Prioritizing Equity podcast illuminates how determinants of health uniquely impact marginalized communities, public health and health equity, with an eye on both short-term and long-term implications. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Spotify
AMA STEPS Forward® podcast series
AMA STEPS Forward® podcast series
Hear health care leaders share how they overcame practice challenges by implementing real-world solutions that helped put the joy back into the practice of medicine.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | AMA Ed Hub™
JAMA Network™ podcasts
JAMA Network™ podcasts
Catch up on the research, opinion and educational content from across the JAMA Network™, including the JAMA Editors' Summary, Author Interviews and the popular JAMA Clinical Reviews series.JAMA Podcasts
Ethics Talk podcasts
Ethics Talk podcasts
Ethics Talk podcasts explore the ethical and professional challenges that medical students and physicians regularly confront during their education and practice careers.Journal of Ethics | PodBean | AMA Ed Hub™
Stories of Care: A CDC Project Firstline podcast from the AMA
Stories of Care: A CDC Project Firstline podcast from the AMA
Through the voices of health care experts and front-line personnel, this podcast explores the intersection of infection control and equity and examines how access plays a key role.AMA Ed Hub | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
May 13, 2025
What if the same data that helps sell cereal could also save a life? Kathleen Ellmore asked that question long before most people thought to—and long before healthcare caught up. With roots in consumer marketing, she was using behavioral science to influence buying habits when the term “micro-segmentation” barely existed. But when she stepped into healthcare in the early 2000s, everything changed.
As the mother of a daughter with cerebral palsy, Kathleen knew what it felt like to navigate a system that didn’t see her, didn’t remember her, and didn’t connect the dots. Kathleen’s daughter needs a wheelchair. She recalls all too well the months of time it took to get the right approvals for the appropriate wheelchair her daughter needed. Until something happened, a changed job, a new insurance plan, and then being told she would need to start the many month process ALL OVER again. It is hard to hear this story without feeling the agony of this mother for her child.
This proverbial straw led to this realization: data wasn’t the problem; disconnection was. That moment became the heartbeat of Kathleen’s work.
She began applying the tools of influence not to sell more products, but to build trust. Her early experiments, like discovering that a male voice on a robocall led to an 86% increase in screenings among Hispanic populations, proved that small shifts, driven by empathy and insight, could drive massive impact. It wasn’t about big data; it was about meaningful data.
Today, as cofounder of Engagys, Kathleen is leading a new era of engagement—layering AI on top of decades of behavioral science to ensure health plans don’t just reach people, but truly connect with them. For her, AI is not a shortcut; it’s a tool to scale human-centered care. And while others chase automation, she remains laser-focused on trust.
You’ll also hear from Kathleen on:
Why most health plans already have the data they need, but fail to use it meaningfully
How behavioral science can transform call center scripts into trust-building tools
What it really took to launch a profitable consultancy—no funding, no incubator, just mission and grit
How Kathleen balances technical innovation with ethical guardrails in a system under pressure
This conversation isn’t just about data. It’s about care, courage, and what happens when you decide to build something better because the system failed you.
Chapters
01:52 Applying Consumer Marketing to Healthcare
03:04 Building Engagys from the Ground Up
06:32 Trust, Data, and Personal Motivation
11:00 A Mother's Experience with a Broken System
13:10 AI, Behavioral Science, and Human-Centered Care
20:00 Leadership, LinkedIn, and Advice for Founders
Guest & Host Links
Connect with Laurie McGraw on LinkedIn
Connect with Kathleen Ellmore on LinkedIn
About Engagys
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Browse Episodes | LinkedIn | Instagram | Apple | Spotify This episode of Inspiring Women was recorded at the WBL Summit, a leadership, networking, and professional development conference for WBL members that takes place each spring.
WBL is a network of 1500+ senior executive women in healthcare who convene to share ideas, make valuable connections, and solve business challenges. WBL’s mission is to connect and support our members in advancing their careers and impact on our industry.
May 13, 2025
In this episode of DOCSF 2025 Previews, we talk with Dr. Joseph Maratt, a surgeon leading digital innovation in his 15-partner orthopedic group in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Maratt shares how AI scribes are making a real difference in his day-to-day, boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and often picking up on details human scribes might miss.He also explains how robotics has transformed his approach to knee replacement, enabling a more personalized, muscle-sparing technique. From championing new tools to building buy-in across his team, Dr. Maratt offers real-world insights into what it takes to adopt technology in a clinical setting.He shares his thoughts on how AI could shape surgical workflows, decision-making, and patient engagement. Don’t miss his session in the Arthroplasty breakout at DOCSF 2025, where he’ll talk about the tools driving smarter, more human-centered orthopedic care.
May 13, 2025
In this Heartline Echo Episode, Dr. Shan Liu, a physician and children's book author shares her journey of writing The Masked Hero. Inspired by her great-grandfather's invention of a face mask to combat the Manchurian plague, Dr. Liu illustrates how heroes come from diverse backgrounds. Join us in this week's episode to learn of how Dr. Liu went from feeling defeated during the worst moments of the pandemic, including when hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans peaked, to discovering her voice and a way to connect with her daughter by writing The Masked Hero.
"I wanted to, as a mom, somehow impact my kids in a way that would make them proud of their ancestry and who they are." - Dr. Shan Liu
Dr. Shan Liu, an emergency medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, is our special guest on today's episode. With a passion for storytelling and a desire to promote diversity and inclusivity, Dr. Liu recently made her publishing debut with the children's book, The Masked Hero. Inspired by her great-grandfather's work in public health and medicine in China, Dr. Liu aims to help children understand that heroes come from all backgrounds.
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May 13, 2025
Today on HITea With Grace, I was honored to sit down with the brilliant Anne Tumlinson—CEO of ATI Advisory and Founder of Daughterhood, a nonprofit community for family caregivers. Anne brings a unique blend of policy expertise, research insight, and personal passion to the conversation as we unpack the complexities of long-term care in America.
From the broken financing system to where tech and innovation can (and can’t) help, Anne doesn’t hold back. She breaks down:
Why solving the long-term care financing gap remains elusive—and why insurance has to be part of the solution.
Where the private sector has stepped up (and stumbled), and how tech can support care delivery at home.
What sustainable, public-private models might look like—from federal proposals to creative state-led solutions.
How provider-led plans and special needs plans can better serve complex populations and caregivers alike.
The evolving role of family caregivers in healthcare—and what policies like the GUIDE program are doing to help.
We also explore Anne’s views on what it takes to change the system—from how providers think about care, to how we support caregivers with real tools, training, and respect.
And of course, we wrap with a little tea talk! Anne shares the story behind her mug, what drives her, and advice she’d give to women leading in healthcare and health IT.
May 13, 2025
Ben revisits the
application of innovation to deliver healthcare transformation – this time the merging technology with social science to reward undetectability in the fight against HIV. We meet McKinsey Copley,
co-founder and CEO of Shine, who shares his journey from a young volunteer to creating a groundbreaking app that incentivizes HIV patients to remain virally suppressed by providing financial rewards. They discuss the economic and ethical implications of this approach and Shine's potential impact on ending the HIV epidemic. McKinsey also details the pilot project in Las Vegas and the regulatory challenges faced, ensuring the app's effectiveness and security. This episode is a compelling look into how innovative incentives can transform global health. Tune in for insights on compassion, technology, and the future of HIV treatment.
https://www.shineapp.co/
00:00 Introduction to
the Podcast
00:33 Why Focus on
HIV?
01:46 Meet McKinsey
Copley
02:21 McKinsey's
Journey into HIV Advocacy
04:39 Founding One
Tent Health
05:36 Achievements
and Recognition
06:34 Introduction to
Shine
07:00 The 90-90-90
Plan Explained
08:55 The Vision
Behind Shine
12:34 Funding and
Sustainability
16:14 Challenges and
Future Plans
20:39 Choosing Las
Vegas for the Pilot
21:39 The Impact of
Trump's HIV Program
22:58 Shine: Tech
Startup or Program Implementation?
25:01 Mission
Statement: Wrapping the World in Love
27:37 Ensuring Data
Privacy and HIPAA Compliance
32:35 Future
Expansion and Long-Term Strategy
37:04 Call to Action:
Join Shine's Journey
37:52 Contact
Information and Final Thoughts
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do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the
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May 12, 2025
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AI partnerships are revolutionizing healthcare by alleviating physician burnout and improving patient care.
In this episode, Pat Williams, CEO of iScribe, and Chad Dodd, Vice President of athenahealth, discuss their partnership and how it is accelerating AI adoption in healthcare. They highlight how iScribe’s ambient AI note generation tool, integrated within athenahealth’s EHR platform, is reducing documentation time and restoring joy to medical practice. Chad shares results from the 2025 Physician Sentiment Survey, noting a 10% drop in burnout and crediting AI as a key factor, while Pat adds that iScribe users report less EHR time and more same-day encounter rates. Together, they frame this as a pivotal moment for healthcare transformation, with AI enabling better automation, stakeholder collaboration, and improved patient outcomes.
Tune in and learn how AI partnerships are transforming healthcare and enhancing the physician-patient experience!
Resources:
Connect with and follow Pat Williams on LinkedIn.
Listen to Pat’s previous episode on our podcast here.
Follow iScribeHealth on LinkedIn and explore their website.
Connect with and follow Chad Dodd on LinkedIn.
Follow athenahealth on LinkedIn and explore their website.
Listen to Chad’s previous episode on our podcast here.
Read athenahealth’s 2025 Physician Sentiment Survey here.
May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.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, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.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, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.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, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director of Health at Liquid, exploring why healthcare technology so often misses the mark. The discussion dives into why projects fail to scale, how local needs can be balanced with system reform, the importance of genuine co-design, and why adoption, rather than rollout, decides whether healthtech delivers benefit for clinicians and patients.This episode was recorded at the Clinical Skills Development Service at Metro North Health in Brisbane, during a special Future Led panel event hosted by THT+ partners Liquid. The event brought together clinicians, designers and innovators to discuss collaboration, smarter procurement, and systemic reform in healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysTechnology in healthcare is frequently bolted on as an afterthought, often addressing symptoms rather than fundamental causes. This results in fragmented, clunky workflows for clinicians and patients.The healthcare system is highly interconnected, and solving one workflow in isolation may create issues elsewhere. Successful innovation requires a systems approach.Systemic reform needs proactive planning, investment in 'invisible plumbing' (like data standards and interoperability), and a shift away from short-term, patchwork funding.True co-design puts every stakeholder at the table from the beginning, not just for sign-off at the end. Sustainable change comes from interdisciplinary collaboration, not silos.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, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
May 12, 2025
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital.
News sources for this episode:
Executive Office of the Governor, “Gov. Whitmer Releases Top Lines of Alarming Report on Federal Medicaid Cuts, Finding Cuts Would Terminate Health Care for 700,000 Michiganders,” May 7, 2025, https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/04/16/whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-identify-impact-of-federal-medicaid-cuts.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, “Executive Directive 2025-3,” https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Inside-MDHHS/Newsroom/ED-2025-3-FINAL.pdf
Lisa Dubay, et. al, “The Impact of Lowering Federal Matching Commitments to Medicaid in 10 States and the District of Columbia,” May, 2025, https://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/issue_briefs/2025/rwjf482585, Urban Institute.
Andrew Cass, “Medicaid cuts could cost 10 states, DC nearly $500B: Report,” May 6, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/medicaid-cuts-could-cost-10-states-dc-nearly-500b-report/, Becker’s Hospital Review.
Alan Condon, “GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from budget plan: 5 things to know,” May 7, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/gop-drops-some-medicaid-cuts-from-budget-plan-6-things-to-know/?origin=CFOE&utm_source=CFOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=3025D7635490G0H, Becker’s Hospital Review.
Ashleigh Fields, “Trump nixes CDC infectious disease advisory committee: Report,” May 6, 2025, https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5286736-trump-nixes-cdc-infectious-disease-advisory-committee-report/, The Hill.
Michigan Health Council, “2025 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Plan,” https://www.mhc.org/workforceplan.
Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.
May 12, 2025
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital.
News sources for this episode:
Executive Office of the Governor, “Gov. Whitmer Releases Top Lines of Alarming Report on Federal Medicaid Cuts, Finding Cuts Would Terminate Health Care for 700,000 Michiganders,” May 7, 2025, https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/04/16/whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-identify-impact-of-federal-medicaid-cuts.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, “Executive Directive 2025-3,” https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Inside-MDHHS/Newsroom/ED-2025-3-FINAL.pdf
Lisa Dubay, et. al, “The Impact of Lowering Federal Matching Commitments to Medicaid in 10 States and the District of Columbia,” May, 2025, https://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/issue_briefs/2025/rwjf482585, Urban Institute.
Andrew Cass, “Medicaid cuts could cost 10 states, DC nearly $500B: Report,” May 6, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/medicaid-cuts-could-cost-10-states-dc-nearly-500b-report/, Becker’s Hospital Review.
Alan Condon, “GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from budget plan: 5 things to know,” May 7, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/gop-drops-some-medicaid-cuts-from-budget-plan-6-things-to-know/?origin=CFOE&utm_source=CFOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=3025D7635490G0H, Becker’s Hospital Review.
Ashleigh Fields, “Trump nixes CDC infectious disease advisory committee: Report,” May 6, 2025, https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5286736-trump-nixes-cdc-infectious-disease-advisory-committee-report/, The Hill.
Michigan Health Council, “2025 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Plan,” https://www.mhc.org/workforceplan.
Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.
May 12, 2025
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital.
News sources for this episode:
Executive Office of the Governor, “Gov. Whitmer Releases Top Lines of Alarming Report on Federal Medicaid Cuts, Finding Cuts Would Terminate Health Care for 700,000 Michiganders,” May 7, 2025, https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/04/16/whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-identify-impact-of-federal-medicaid-cuts.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, “Executive Directive 2025-3,” https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Inside-MDHHS/Newsroom/ED-2025-3-FINAL.pdf
Lisa Dubay, et. al, “The Impact of Lowering Federal Matching Commitments to Medicaid in 10 States and the District of Columbia,” May, 2025, https://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/issue_briefs/2025/rwjf482585, Urban Institute.
Andrew Cass, “Medicaid cuts could cost 10 states, DC nearly $500B: Report,” May 6, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/medicaid-cuts-could-cost-10-states-dc-nearly-500b-report/, Becker’s Hospital Review.
Alan Condon, “GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from budget plan: 5 things to know,” May 7, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/gop-drops-some-medicaid-cuts-from-budget-plan-6-things-to-know/?origin=CFOE&utm_source=CFOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=3025D7635490G0H, Becker’s Hospital Review.
Ashleigh Fields, “Trump nixes CDC infectious disease advisory committee: Report,” May 6, 2025, https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5286736-trump-nixes-cdc-infectious-disease-advisory-committee-report/, The Hill.
Michigan Health Council, “2025 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Plan,” https://www.mhc.org/workforceplan.
Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.
May 12, 2025
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital.
News sources for this episode:
Executive Office of the Governor, “Gov. Whitmer Releases Top Lines of Alarming Report on Federal Medicaid Cuts, Finding Cuts Would Terminate Health Care for 700,000 Michiganders,” May 7, 2025, https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/04/16/whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-identify-impact-of-federal-medicaid-cuts.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, “Executive Directive 2025-3,” https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Inside-MDHHS/Newsroom/ED-2025-3-FINAL.pdf
Lisa Dubay, et. al, “The Impact of Lowering Federal Matching Commitments to Medicaid in 10 States and the District of Columbia,” May, 2025, https://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/issue_briefs/2025/rwjf482585, Urban Institute.
Andrew Cass, “Medicaid cuts could cost 10 states, DC nearly $500B: Report,” May 6, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/medicaid-cuts-could-cost-10-states-dc-nearly-500b-report/, Becker’s Hospital Review.
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Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.
May 12, 2025
On this episode host Justin Barnes recorded live at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests.This week his guests are Matt Ethington, Co-Founder & CEO of ChronicCareIQ and Didi Davis, VP, Informatics, Conformance & Interoperability at The Sequoia Project.
May 12, 2025
Dr. Elliot Justin, founder and CEO of MyFirmTech, discusses the pioneering work his company is doing in the realm of smart wearables designed for sexual health. With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Justin aims to eliminate the stigma around erectile dysfunction by using real data and insights. He explores the company's innovative technology embedded in cock rings (or penile/scrotal constriction devices), which measures erection firmness and frequency to provide valuable health insights, specifically for measuring nocturnal erections. Dr. Justin emphasizes the importance of responsibly handling personal health data, the potential of blockchain technology for data security, and the future of personalized medical care.
Affiliate Promotion:If you are interested in improving your sexual and cardiovascular health - Use promo code HEALTHUNCHAINED for 15% off (You can use your HSA/FSA card to pay for it) https://myfirmtech.com/healthunchained
Guest Resources
Dr. Elliot Justin LinkedInMyFirmTech Website
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:44 Meet Dr. Elliot Justin: Background and Mission
02:50 The Journey to Neuromodulation and FirmTech
06:37 The Importance of Nocturnal Erections
09:18 Developing the FirmTech Ring
11:30 Data Collection and the Dick Database
16:03 The Role of Data in Sexual Health
22:11 Privacy Concerns and Blockchain Technology
23:40 Data Collection and Privacy
25:10 Future of Decentralized Data
25:31 Blockchain Integration Patent and Market Growth
27:15 Clinical Feedback and Applications
28:04 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Insights
30:23 Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
32:50 Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
38:41 Advice for Health Tech Founders
41:03 Inspirational Read - The Earthbreakers by Ernest Haycox
43:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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May 12, 2025
Dr. Elliot Justin, founder and CEO of MyFirmTech, discusses the pioneering work his company is doing in the realm of smart wearables designed for sexual health. With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Justin aims to eliminate the stigma around erectile dysfunction by using real data and insights. He explores the company's innovative technology embedded in cock rings (or penile/scrotal constriction devices), which measures erection firmness and frequency to provide valuable health insights, specifically for measuring nocturnal erections. Dr. Justin emphasizes the importance of responsibly handling personal health data, the potential of blockchain technology for data security, and the future of personalized medical care.
Affiliate Promotion:If you are interested in improving your sexual and cardiovascular health - Use promo code HEALTHUNCHAINED for 15% off (You can use your HSA/FSA card to pay for it) https://myfirmtech.com/healthunchained
Guest Resources
Dr. Elliot Justin LinkedInMyFirmTech Website
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:44 Meet Dr. Elliot Justin: Background and Mission
02:50 The Journey to Neuromodulation and FirmTech
06:37 The Importance of Nocturnal Erections
09:18 Developing the FirmTech Ring
11:30 Data Collection and the Dick Database
16:03 The Role of Data in Sexual Health
22:11 Privacy Concerns and Blockchain Technology
23:40 Data Collection and Privacy
25:10 Future of Decentralized Data
25:31 Blockchain Integration Patent and Market Growth
27:15 Clinical Feedback and Applications
28:04 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Insights
30:23 Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
32:50 Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
38:41 Advice for Health Tech Founders
41:03 Inspirational Read - The Earthbreakers by Ernest Haycox
43:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Health Unchained Links
Supercast – Sign up for early access to unedited video interviews and exclusive content
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LinkedIn
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🎙️Health Unchained is a leading Healthcare Technology Podcast on the web - Check us out on Feedspot
May 12, 2025
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care. Our next guest, John Orosco, is revolutionizing this landscape as CEO of Red Rover Health. With over 25 years of healthcare IT experience, including his foundational role at Cerner developing their first API platform, John witnessed firsthand how rigid integration systems stifle innovation. This insight led him to co-found Red Rover Health, creating a normalized SaaS platform that serves as "the App Store for healthcare." By enabling true best-of-breed solutions through standardized APIs, John is breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated healthcare organizations. Join us to discover how Red Rover's pioneering approach is empowering providers to choose the tools they need while maintaining seamless EHR connectivity. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Healthcare's open integration platforms often get shut down when they threaten vendor sales of proprietary solutionsRed Rover Health serves as "the App Store for healthcare," enabling seamless third-party app integration with EHR systemsThe joke "if you've seen one HL7 interface, you've seen one" reflects how every integration requires custom codeHealthcare CIOs often function as "EMR administrators" rather than true technology innovatorsAI/ML represents the next frontier, with Red Rover positioning to enhance data access with AI-powered insightsAbout our Guest: John is a healthcare IT entrepreneur and expert in Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration with over 25 years of experience. He started as a software developer at Cerner Corporation, where he led the first Millennium RESTful integration team. John later founded JASE Health, providing custom EHR integrations for healthcare IT vendors, before co-founding Red Rover Health to develop a normalized SaaS platform for EHR integration. John is dedicated to solving complex EHR challenges and enabling healthcare providers to implement best-of-breed solutions regardless of their EHR system.Links Supporting This Episode: RedRover Health Website: CLICK HEREJohn Orosco LinkedIn page: CLICK HERERed Rover Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE
May 12, 2025
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care. Our next guest, John Orosco, is revolutionizing this landscape as CEO of Red Rover Health. With over 25 years of healthcare IT experience, including his foundational role at Cerner developing their first API platform, John witnessed firsthand how rigid integration systems stifle innovation. This insight led him to co-found Red Rover Health, creating a normalized SaaS platform that serves as "the App Store for healthcare." By enabling true best-of-breed solutions through standardized APIs, John is breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated healthcare organizations. Join us to discover how Red Rover's pioneering approach is empowering providers to choose the tools they need while maintaining seamless EHR connectivity. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Healthcare's open integration platforms often get shut down when they threaten vendor sales of proprietary solutionsRed Rover Health serves as "the App Store for healthcare," enabling seamless third-party app integration with EHR systemsThe joke "if you've seen one HL7 interface, you've seen one" reflects how every integration requires custom codeHealthcare CIOs often function as "EMR administrators" rather than true technology innovatorsAI/ML represents the next frontier, with Red Rover positioning to enhance data access with AI-powered insightsAbout our Guest: John is a healthcare IT entrepreneur and expert in Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration with over 25 years of experience. He started as a software developer at Cerner Corporation, where he led the first Millennium RESTful integration team. John later founded JASE Health, providing custom EHR integrations for healthcare IT vendors, before co-founding Red Rover Health to develop a normalized SaaS platform for EHR integration. John is dedicated to solving complex EHR challenges and enabling healthcare providers to implement best-of-breed solutions regardless of their EHR system.Links Supporting This Episode: RedRover Health Website: CLICK HEREJohn Orosco LinkedIn page: CLICK HERERed Rover Health LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE
May 12, 2025