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RSNA 2024 Conference Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 153
Nov 11, 2024
For the 153rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the upcoming RSNA 2024 Conference! We kick this preview off by discussing what we think will be the hottest topics of discussion at the conference. Then on the flip side, we talk about what topics we think won’t be discussed at RSNA but believe should be. RSNA brings together a large group of people and companies looking forward to making connections and demonstrating what they have to offer. So for our next topic, we share what companies and technologies we are personally looking forward to seeing. Lastly, we wrap this episode up by debating on what is a ‘must do’ while we’re in Chicago for this conference.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What will be the hottest topics of discussion at RSNA?
What topics won’t be discussed at RSNA that should be?
What are some of the companies and technologies that you’re looking forward to seeing at the conference?
What’s on your “must do” list in Chicago?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Is Patient Experience Marketing or Tech? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 152
Oct 28, 2024
For the 152nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are analyzing the patient experience to decide if it is marketing or tech! We kick this episode off on the marketing side of the debate by listing which aspects of patient experience are marketing. Then we do the same for the tech side of the argument and find which aspects fall under tech. Next, we discuss if having to bridge the gap between marketing and tech causes the patient experience to suffer. Lastly, we end this episode with some examples of companies and organizations that have successfully bridged the gap between marketing and tech.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What aspects of patient experience are marketing?
What aspects of patient experience are tech?
Does patient experience suffer because you have to bridge the gap between marketing and tech?
What are some examples of companies or organizations bridging this gap?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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HLTH 2024 Conference Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 151
Oct 14, 2024
For the 151st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are doing a preview for the upcoming HLTH Conference! We kick this episode off by taking a look at the name of this conference to discuss if it is H L T H or HEALTH. Then we direct our attention to the conference’s audience. HLTH brings people together from all over the healthcare ecosystem – providers, payors, device makers, startups, etc. – so we share our opinions on whether this is a good thing or not. Next, we talk about what we are looking forward to the most at HLTH, outside of reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Then we discuss which topics and trends we are keeping an ear out for and/or investigating while we’re at HLTH 2024. Lastly, we wrap this episode up by sharing what companies we think will be making news while at HLTH.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Is it H L T H or HEALTH?
HLTH brings together many different parts of the healthcare ecosystem. There are providers, payors, pharma companies, device makers, investors, established vendors, and startups. Is that a good thing in your opinion?
Other than seeing everyone and meeting new people, what are you looking forward to the most at HLTH?
Is there a topic or trend that you are going to be paying attention to or investigating while you are at HLTH?
Which companies will be making news at HLTH?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 150
Sep 30, 2024
For the 150th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are deciding if different topics in healthcare are a big deal, a little deal, or no deal at all! First up, we are making that decision on Epic having 190 million patients use MyChart with 5 billion logins each year. Next, we take a look at how 46% of healthcare organizations are now hosting their databases all or mostly in the cloud compared to 36% of other sectors doing the same to decide if that’s a big deal, little deal, or no deal. Then we talk about whether or not it is a big deal that a larger percentage of payors accepted fax submissions in 2024 than in 2023 and 15% more payors returned prior auth determinations via fax in 2024 than in 2023. Our last topic of discussion for big deal, little deal, or no deal is this podcast reaching 150 episodes.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal that 46% of healthcare organizations now host their databases all or mostly in the cloud vs 36% for other sectors according to a study by Redgate?
Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal that a larger percentage of payors accepted fax submissions in 2024 than did in 2023 and 15% more payors returned prior auth determinations via fax in 2024 than did in 2023 according to an Infinitus Systems report studying trends in prior authorization?
Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal that we are on our 150th episode?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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An Epic Update from Epic's UGM - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 149
Sep 16, 2024
For the 149th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the recent Epic UGM Conference! We kick this episode off by sharing what the experience was like at Epic UGM. Then we discuss what direction Epic is going moving forward. Next, we talk about some of the areas we can potentially see experience Epic disruption such as payer platform, nurse scheduling, virtual rounding and virtual sitting, etc. Lastly, we discuss the areas of health IT that we don’t think Epic will disrupt.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What was the experience like at Epic UGM (Epic’s user conference)?
Where is Epic going directionally?
Possible Areas of Epic Disruption:
Payer Platform
Aura for Labs
Aura for Medical Devices
Surgical Device Manufacturer Planning
OR Scheduling
Nurse Scheduling
Washington State Epic Instance/Epic Garden Plot
Clearinghouse
Provider Profiles
Virtual Rounding and Virtual Sitting
And more…
Areas of Health IT that Epic Won’t Disrupt
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The Death of Retail Health - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 148
Sep 03, 2024
For the 148th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the death of retail health…or is it not really dead? We start this episode off by discussing whether or not we were shocked by the closing of retail health clinics from Walmart, Dollar General, and others. Then, we take a look at Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon to see if they are heading for a similar fate, and more broadly if retail health as a whole is dying off. Next, we discuss the positives of retail health – sharing the good things that have come from it and the lessons we learned along the way. We then conclude this episode by sharing our thoughts on what we think the future holds for retail health.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Were you shocked when Walmart, Dollar General, and others shuttered their retail health clinics?
Are Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon headed for the same endpoint? Meaning, are we in the twilight of retail health?
What are some of the good things & lessons learned from retail health?
What do you think the future is for retail health?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Ripped from the Headlines: CrowdStrike, ONC, Biden/Trump, and the Olympics - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 147
Aug 19, 2024
For the 147th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are taking inspiration from recent headlines! First, we take a look at the CrowdStrike outage to discuss any updates on the situation and what we have learned from this incident. Then we talk about ONC’s elevation to “Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy” within HHS. Next, we move into the political space to debate whether or not Biden’s dropping out of the presidential race and/or Trump’s assassination attempt will have an impact on healthcare. Finally, using the Olympics as inspiration we discuss what the events would be if healthcare had an Olympics.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
CrowdStrike Update Downtime – What Did We Learn?
ONC Elevated to “Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy” within HHS
Will Biden Dropping Out and the Trump Assassination Attempt Impact Healthcare?
If Healthcare Had an Olympics, What Would Be Included?
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Eliminating Manual Work - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 146
Aug 05, 2024
The 146th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is sponsored by Vyne Medical and this time we are talking about eliminating manual work with special guest host, Scott Overholt, Chief Business Development Officer at Vyne Medical! To kick this episode off, we discuss the current state of the administrative office in healthcare. Then, we talk about what some of the keys to streamlining the administrative office are. Next, we debate over whether or not faxes should be dead in healthcare. Finally, we end this episode by talking about how healthcare organizations can improve their work with faxes.
Thank you to our sponsor, Vyne Medical! If your health system is overwhelmed by manual administrative tasks, Vyne Medical’s solutions can help. By automating routine front-end processes like the capturing, managing, and exchanging of data, their software integrates with your EMR system to automatically index data to the patient record. With Vyne Medical, hospital teams can spend less time on mindless manual work and more time utilizing team members’ unique strengths. Learn how Vyne Medical’s technology is reducing healthcare’s manual tasks at vynemedical.com.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What’s the state of the administrative office in healthcare today?
What are some keys to streamlining the administrative office?
Should the fax be dead in healthcare?
How can healthcare organizations improve their work with faxes?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Do Penalties Work to Motivate Healthcare? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 145
Jul 22, 2024
For the 145th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are debating the effectiveness of penalties on motivating desired behaviors in healthcare! To kick this episode off, we dive into whether or not penalties work in healthcare to motivate organizations. Next, we look to see where penalties have worked in healthcare in the past. Then we discuss financial penalties to determine if they are the most effective form of penalties. Lastly, we conclude this episode by sharing if there are any areas in which we think a penalty needs to be applied.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Do penalties work in healthcare to motivate organizations to a desired behavior?
Where have penalties worked in healthcare?
Are financial penalties the most effective form of penalties?
Is there anywhere you think a penalty needs to be applied?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Is Epic the Biggest Obstacle to Interoperability in Healthcare? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 144
Jul 08, 2024
For the 144th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are discussing interoperability in healthcare! We kick this episode off by debating whether or not Epic is the biggest obstacle to interoperability in healthcare. Then we discuss the other obstacles we can see to interoperability. Next, we try to problem-solve and talk about what could be changed to help make interoperability more of a reality today. Finally, we look towards the future and theorize where we will be with interoperability 10 years from now.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Is Epic the biggest obstacle to interoperability in healthcare?
What other obstacles are there to interoperability in healthcare?
What could be changed that would help make interoperability more of a reality today?
10 Years from now, where will we be with interoperability in healthcare?
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4 Random Health IT Questions - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 143
Jun 24, 2024
For the 143rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are discussing 4 random health IT questions provided by our colleague! First, we discuss which aspects of AI worry us when it comes to healthcare/health IT. Then we talk about the things in health IT that we feel are mid. The third random topic we discuss in this episode is the health IT companies we think are killing it right now and why. Lastly, we share what our favorite cities to attend a conference at are and why.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What aspects of AI worry you when it comes to healthcare/health IT?
What are the things in health IT that you feel are “Mid”?
Which health IT companies are “killing it” right now and why?
What’s been your favorite cities to attend a conference at and why?
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HFMA Annual Conference Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 142
Jun 10, 2024
For the 142nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are doing a preview of the HFMA Annual Conference! To kick this episode off, we discuss what we think the biggest topic of conversation will be at the upcoming HFMA Conference. Then we speculate on what content we will see around AI during HFMA. Next, we debate over where AI, Machine Learning, and Automation are actually having an impact in RCM. Lastly, we wrap up this preview by sharing who we are excited to see in the HFMA exhibit hall this year.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What’s going to be the biggest topic of conversation at the upcoming HFMA conference?
What are we going to see at HFMA around AI?
Where is AI, Machine Learning, and Automation actually having an impact in RCM?
Who are you excited to go and see in the HFMA exhibit hall?
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Health IT Media by the Numbers - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 141
May 27, 2024
For the 141st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the results from the recent Swaay.Health marketing Survey to learn about health IT media by the numbers. We kick this episode off by looking at AI. AI has been a hot topic for health IT, but are people getting tired of talking about it? Next, we discuss which health IT topics are increasing and which topics are decreasing in popularity. We then transition that into talking about which health IT topics are not showing up in the headlines. Lastly, we take a look at Health IT Conference giveaways – are people enjoying them and if so what items are their favorites?
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Are we tired of talking about AI?
What health IT topics are increasing and which are decreasing?
Which topics are not showing up in health IT headlines?
What is your thought on the current state of Health IT Conference giveaways? Is it going up or going down?
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Will the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Wake Up Healthcare? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 140
May 13, 2024
For the 140th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. To kick this episode off, we share our insights on what has happened in the two months since the attack. Then we discuss whether or not we think this will be the inciting incident for healthcare organizations to wake up about their security. Next, we debate on whether or not this attack will have an impact on how healthcare organizations are approaching RCM. Lastly, we end this episode by sharing our thoughts on what we believe the long-term impact will be.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
We’re two months into the ransomware attack, what’s your take on what’s happened?
Will this wake up healthcare organizations in regard to security?
Will this impact how healthcare organizations are approaching RCM?
What’s the long-term impact from this incident?
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For the 139th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the patient experience! Putting patients first and focusing on the patient experience is something a lot of organizations have been talking about as a priority for a while now, but do they really mean it? We kick off this episode by diving into this topic and debating whether or not organizations truly care about the patient experience. Then we discuss what exactly the patient experience is as we share how we would each define it. Next, we take a look at provider organizations and talk about what their main focus areas are for patient experience. Lastly, we end this episode by sharing the best patient experience we’ve seen recently.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Do provider organizations really care about patient experience?
What is patient experience? How do you define it?
What are the main patient experience focus areas for provider organizations?
What’s the best patient experience you’ve seen recently?
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For the 138th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are doing a recap of the recent HIMSS conference! First, we discuss the main takeaways for health IT we walked away with. Then, we talk about the companies we thought stood out at the conference. We also discuss what topics we think should have been talked about at HIMSS but weren’t. Lastly, we finish our recap by sharing all our favorites from the event – favorite booth, party, session, etc.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What’s your main takeaway for health IT coming out of HIMSS 2024?
What companies stood out to you at the event?
What’s something that wasn’t talked about at the event that should have been?
What was your favorite booth, session, party, etc?
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Important Healthcare Technologies That Have Fallen Off the Radar - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 137
Apr 01, 2024
With the world of healthcare constantly updating and evolving, it’s very easy for topics and technologies to be forgotten and left behind. Though we may forget it in the excitement of something new, these technologies don’t stop being important and effective for our organizations. So for the 137th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are putting a spotlight on some important healthcare technologies that have fallen off the radar.
Here’s a preview of the technologies we discuss in this episode:
Telehealth
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
Secure Messaging
RTLS for People and Assets
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Ripped from the Headlines: Is Healthcare More Risky Because of Consolidation? - Healthcare IT Today Episode 136
Mar 18, 2024
For the 136th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are taking a look at the recent headlines to discuss if healthcare has become more risky due to consolidation. The first news we look at is the massive Change Healthcare breach and how the size of your organization causes major risk when security incidents happen. Then we take a look at Walgreens shutting down VillageMD and debate whether or not large companies are more likely to shut down care centers in order to make a profit with no regard for its community. Next, with the news of ChatGPT spitting out gibberish, we take a look inward to see if we’ve all become to reliant on large tech infrastructure. Lastly, with inspiration from Google’s Gemini image generation, we discuss how small changes to AI can have large scale unintended consequences.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Does our size cause major risk when security incidents happen? (Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack)
Are large companies more likely to shut down care centers for profitability without regard for community impact? (Walgreens Shutting Down VillageMD)
Are we too reliant on large tech infrastructure now? (ChatGPT Spitting out Gibberish)
Small changes to AI can have lots of unintended consequences. (Google’s Gemini Image Generation)
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Healthcare Entrepreneur Myth Busting - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 135
Mar 04, 2024
For the 135th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are busting some myths about being a healthcare entrepreneur! First, we discuss what topics can be the hardest to accept for company founders who are new to healthcare. Then, we examine the corporate landscape with all of the recent layoffs and tight margins to see if this is a good time to start a new company. Next, we pass along advice to healthcare company founders. Lastly, we debate over what health IT companies we would start right now if we had to.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
When you talk to company founders who are new to healthcare, what is the cold splash of water that is hardest for them to accept?
Is this a good time to start a new company in healthcare given all the layoffs and tight margins?
What advice would you give to a healthcare company founder?
If you were to start a health IT company right now, what would that be?
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ViVE 2024 Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 134
Feb 19, 2024
ViVE 2024 is rapidly approaching! The conference will be held in Los Angeles on February 25 – 28 this year, so for the 134th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are sharing our thoughts, predictions, and tips. First, we share what we are looking forward to the most at ViVE 2024. Then we debate who we think will be the most talked about company/organization. Then we discuss on thoughts on the entire conference itself and where we think it fits with all of the other healthcare conferences. Lastly, as seasoned veterans, we pass along our top strategies and tips for having a successful ViVE 2024.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What are you looking forward to the most at ViVE 2024?
Who will be the most talked about company or organization at ViVE 2024?
What are your thoughts about ViVE 2024 itself? Where does it fit with all the other conferences in healthcare?
What are your tips for having a successful ViVE 2024?
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Ambient Clinical Voice - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 133
Feb 05, 2024
For the 133rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about ambient clinical voice! We kick off this episode by debating the percentage of clinicians we think are going to adopt ambient clinical voice. Next, we discuss the key factors in determining which vendors will be successful in this market. Then, we debate whether we think ambient clinical voice will just do documentation or if it will become a two-way AI assistant. Lastly, we wrap the episode up by talking about how EHR vendors should be approaching ambient clinical voice and what it would mean for them.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What percentage of clinicians are going to adopt ambient clinical voice?
What are the key factors that will determine which vendors are successful in the ambient clinical voice market?
Will ambient clinical voice just do the documentation or will it become a true two-way AI assistant?
How should EHR vendors be approaching ambient clinical voice? What does it mean for them?
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6 Big Tech Companies in Healthcare - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 132
Jan 22, 2024
For the 132nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about 6 big tech companies in healthcare. But rather than just picking 6 big tech companies, we are going to have a little fun with it by leaving that selection up to random chance! We have compiled a list of 10 possible big tech companies to discuss and throughout the episode, we will randomly select 6 of them to discuss. So if you want to find out which ones we discuss in this episode, you’ll just need to tune in!
Here’s the list of companies we will be randomly selecting 6 from in this episode:
Amazon
Google
Microsoft
Apple
Salesforce
NVIDIA
Facebook
Palo Alto Networks
CDW
Dell Technologies
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New Year's Wish List for Healthcare - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 131
Jan 08, 2024
The 131st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is our first episode in 2024! For this episode, we are looking forward and making a wish list of things we would like to see happen in healthcare this year. The first wish on our list is the two changes we would like to see happen in healthcare. Our second wish is about the regulation changes we want to happen in 2024. Finally, the last wish we make for healthcare is for a conference we would like to see that doesn’t exist today.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What two changes in healthcare would you add to the top of your wish list?
What regulatory change is on your wish list?
What conference would you like to see that doesn’t exist today?
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A 2023 Health IT Recap - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 130
Dec 26, 2023
The 130th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast will be our last episode in 2023, so we are taking a moment to reminisce and look back at another great year of health IT! First, we share our biggest takeaways from 2023. Then we discuss our thoughts on the current state of the healthcare industry. Next, take a look back at all of the articles and interviews from 2023 and try to pick out our favorites. Then to wrap everything up on our last episode for the year, we talk about our favorite conference from the year.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What was your big takeaway from 2023?
What is your take on the current state of the healthcare industry?
What were your favorite articles or interviews in 2023?
What was your favorite conference?
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2024 Healthcare IT Predictions - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 129
Dec 11, 2023
With the year coming close to its end and the new year ever approaching, we are taking a look forward for the 129th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast and sharing our predictions for healthcare IT in 2024. First up, we debate over what we think will be the biggest topic (excluding workforce and AI) in 2024. Next, we discuss whether or not we believe that patient needs will be met or significantly improved in 2024. Then we share which companies we think will surprise us with something innovative and cool in 2024. Lastly, we talk about the company mergers and acquisitions we can see happening in 2024.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What will be the biggest topic in 2024? (excluding workforce and AI)
Will patient needs be met or significantly improved in 2024?
Which companies will surprise us with something cool and innovative in 2024?
What company mergers and acquisitions could you see happening in 2024?
Also check out all the health IT predictions from our community:
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Health IT Regulatory Roundup - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 128
Nov 27, 2023
For the 128th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are doing a roundup focused on health IT regulatory news! For those familiar with our weekly roundup article, this is the podcast version. For those unfamiliar with our weekly roundup article, we are gathering up some hot topics and news in the world of health IT regulations to share them with you while we dive a little deeper into the topic. So tune in as we discuss some hot topics and have some fun along the way!
Here’s a preview of the topics we rounded up to discuss in this episode:
TEFCA will include FHIR in 2024
Telehealth doctors don’t have to give their home address as their practice location
Disincentives (Penalties) for Information Blocking
HHS being sued by AHA and other parties to use tracking technologies like the Facebook pixel
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Should You Have Fall Health IT Conference FOMO? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 127
Nov 13, 2023
For the 127th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are taking a look at all of the fall health IT conferences! While a lot of the conferences have happened already, there are still a few more to come. We are doing a little recap on the events of the past so you know whether you should have FOMO for the last few upcoming fall health IT conferences and what was talked about at those events. First, we look at what the discussions around AI have been happening this fall and comparing/contrasting them to past discussions. Next, we talk about the technologies people have been very excited to talk about this fall. Then, we discuss the challenges people are currently worried about. Lastly, we wrap everything up by talking about attendance at these conferences and deciding whether or not you should have FOMO!
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What has the discussion around AI been this fall and is it any different than earlier in the year?
What technologies have people been excited about?
What challenge has been on the minds of everyone?
So should people have Fall Conference FOMO? How have the exhibit halls been? Have the conferences themselves been well attended?
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Healthcare AI Edition: Buy or Sell - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 126
Oct 30, 2023
For the 126th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are once again back with everyone’s favorite game: Buy or Sell, only this time we are doing a special AI edition! For anyone who’s new or would like a reminder, in these episodes, we select a list of topics and then debate whether we believe something will happen or will have an impact on health IT (ie. we ‘buy’ it) or if we don’t think it will happen or it’ll have no impact (ie. we ‘sell’ it). With that re-cap, let’s dive in and begin a new round of Buy or Sell!
Here’s a preview of the topics we will be debating in this episode:
Ambient Clinical Voice
AI Bot for Searching Patient Data
Diagnostic AI
Website Chatbots
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Women's Health IT - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 125
Oct 16, 2023
For the 125th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are joined by special guest host, Brittany Quemby, Editor at Healthcare IT Today, to discuss women’s health IT! We begin our deep dive into this topic with telemedicine and other digital health apps. We discuss how these tools can be used to empower women in managing their own health and well-being as well as looking at what challenges these tools face in doing so. We then look at IT solutions, in general, to see how they can be tailored to what women need and make their experiences in healthcare better. Next, we narrow our discussion down to how data analytics and IT tools can be utilized to find and mitigate disparities in women’s health. Lastly, we tackle the difficult discussion of what health IT companies and healthcare providers can and should be doing to collaborate and address the inequality of healthcare for women.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
How can technologies like telemedicine and digital health apps empower women to manage their own health and well-being? What challenges or disparities should we be mindful of when implementing such solutions?
How can IT solutions be tailored to address these specific women’s health needs (pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause), and what role can they play in optimizing women’s healthcare experiences?
How can data analytics and IT tools help identify and mitigate disparities in women’s health, ultimately promoting more equitable access to quality care?
How can health IT companies and healthcare providers collaborate to develop solutions that improve the overall quality of women’s healthcare and that address the unique health challenges that women face that may not always receive the same level of attention as more generic healthcare issues?
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Health IT Potpourri - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 124
Oct 02, 2023
For the 124th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are mixing together some of the recent health IT news with previews of some upcoming conferences to make our own little health IT potpourri! The first big news item we are discussing is UPMC and Intermountain moving to Epic. Then we discuss the acquisition of NextGen by Thoma Bravo. Lastly, we take a look forward and give a little preview of the upcoming HLTH and AHIMA conferences!
Here’s a preview of the topics we discuss in this episode:
UPMC and Intermountain Moving to Epic
NextGen Acquired by Thoma Bravo
HLTH Preview
AHIMA Preview
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Epic UGM and Civitas - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 123
Sep 18, 2023
For the 123rd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are discussing the recent Epic UGM and Civitas Conferences! We kick the episode off by going through the big announcements that were made at this year’s Epic UGM conference. Next, we talk about what wasn’t announced or talked about at Epic UGM that we thought would be. Then we dive into two topics from the Civitas conference including a debate whether TEFCA and QHINs are real or if they’re memorex. Lastly, we wrap everything up by discussing what a health data utility (HDU) is.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What were the big announcements at Epic UGM 2023?
What was not talked about or announced at Epic UGM that you thought would be an important topic of conversation?
Are TEFCA and QHINs real or are they memorex?
What’s a health data utility (HDU)?
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HIMSS Conference and Hot News - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 122
Sep 05, 2023
For the 122nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are taking a look at the recent changes from the HIMSS Conference and other hot news topics. To kick the episode off we share our take on the HIMSS conference being sold to Informa. Then we talk about our predictions for HIMSS24 and how this transfer in ownership will change the conference and what will stay the same. Next, we take a look at some of the comments made by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) on a recent Healthcare Unfiltered podcast about whether doctors should have hobbies and the effectiveness of ongoing certifications by associations. And to wrap everything up, we discuss the lack of M&As and investments happening in Health IT.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
So what’s your take on the news that HIMSS has sold their conference to Informa – a company that specializes in running large industry conferences?
What is your prediction for HIMSS24? What changes will we see or won’t see?
On a recent Healthcare Unfiltered podcast, they had the ABIM there with several provocative comments about whether doctors should or shouldn’t have hobbies and whether ongoing certifications by associations are effective.
Lack of M&A and investment in Health IT.
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Health IT Topic Roulette - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 121
Aug 21, 2023
For the 121st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are taking a little inspiration from TikTok’s Adventures In Aardia. Instead of “Roll for Sandwich” we will be rolling for the topics of today’s episode! We wrote down a list of ten topics and we are leaving it up to the dice gods to decide what we will be talking about. So join us as we roll a d10 (that’s a ten-sided die for all of you non-DnD fans out there) and let fate decide what the episode will be about!
Here’s a preview of the topics we will be rolling for in this episode:
Artificial Intelligence
Hospital Finances
RPA
Epic
Cerner/Oracle Health
ONC
Healthcare Analytics
Patient Experience
Workforce
Patient Privacy
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Patient Experience - Outside the Four Walls of the Hospital - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 120
Aug 07, 2023
For the 120th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are taking a look at the patient experience outside of the hospital. We kick off this episode by detailing our own experiences with care outside of hospitals and clinics. Next, we share the promising technologies we’ve seen improving patient experience in other care settings. Then we discuss our worries about the potential decline in telehealth and how that will impact the patient experience. And to wrap everything up, we debate if all of this technology working on patient care from home will one day lead to everyone having an ICU in their house.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Can you share your own personal experience with care outside of the hospital or clinic?
What are some of the interesting technologies that you’ve seen be deployed that are improving the experience in other care settings (ie: not the hospital or clinic)?
Are you worried that the potential decline in telehealth (due to reimbursements rolling back to pre-pandemic status) will impact patient experience?
Will we reach a point where we have an ICU in the home?
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The Problems and Benefits of Non-Competes in Healthcare - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 119
Jul 24, 2023
For the 119th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are diving into the world of non-competes in healthcare and looking at their pros and cons. We kick off this episode by sharing our insights on the current efforts made by the FTC to make non-competes illegal. Next, we discuss whether non-competes hinder innovation, in healthcare or any other industry. Then we move from the organization to the employees. Are non-competes effective at keeping employees and do they force the company to protect the investments they made in their employees? Lastly, we talk about the areas we see non-competes in play right now and share how we think this will impact healthcare.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
What do you think of the current efforts by the FTC to make non-competes illegal?
Do non-competes hinder innovation in healthcare or any other industry for that matter?
Are non-competes important for companies to protect their investment in employees? Are non-competes effective at keeping employees?
How do you think this will impact healthcare and where do you see non-competes playing now?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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What's Your Health IT Legacy? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 118
Jul 10, 2023
For the 118th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are doing a tribute episode to some bright lights in healthcare that we lost recently, Paddy Padmanabha, CEO at Damo Consulting, John Moore, Founder of Chilmark Research, and Casey Quinlan, Patient Advocate. In honor of these amazing individuals, we are sharing the fond memories we have with them and looking at all of the good they put out into the world. We transition that into the legacy of CIOs, CMIOs, CTOs, etc., what should they be and what do we want ours to be? So join us as we reminisce and reflect on the lives of 3 incredible individuals.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Memories of Paddy Padmanabha, CEO at Damo Consulting, John Moore, Founder of Chilmark Research, and Casey Quinlan, Patient Advocate
What should the legacy of CIOs, CMIOs, CTOs, etc be?
What do you want your (John and Colin) legacy to be?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Is the Facebook Pixel Breach Much Ado About Nothing? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 117
Jun 26, 2023
For the 117th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are diving into the Facebook pixel breach that impacted most healthcare organizations! To start off we discuss whether the breach was a big deal or not. Then we take a look at the impact the resulting penalties of the breach have on the industry. Next we share ways healthcare organizations can navigate around these privacy requirements. And to finish off the episode, we debate whether this casual use of patient data is just the beginning as new AI tools continue to pop up and casually use health data.
Here’s a preview of the topics and questions we discuss in this episode:
Is the Facebook pixel breach much ado about nothing?
What impact is the Facebook pixel penalties causing the industry?
How can a healthcare organization navigate around these privacy requirements?
Is this casual use of patient data just the start as things like generative AI and ChatGPT want to consume any and all data?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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What Won't Change 10 Years from Now in Health IT? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 116
Jun 12, 2023
For the 116th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are mixing things up a little bit! In this episode we are taking a look into the future of Health IT and discussing what won’t change 10 years from now. There are 4 main topics of discussion that Colin and I talk about, however if you want to find out what they are you’ll just have to listen to find out. That’s right! There’s no sneak-peek preview this time other than the first one!
Here’s a “preview” of the topics we discuss in this episode:
10 Year Unchanging Topic 1 – Security
10 Year Unchanging Topic 2 – Listen to Find Out
10 Year Unchanging Topic 3 – It’s a Surprise
10 Year Unchanging Topic 4 – You’ll Love This One
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Is AI Eating Healthcare? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 115
May 30, 2023
For the 115th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are talking about the ever growing presence of AI in healthcare! To kick us off, we begin by discussing why we think AI is such a big topic and the goal of AI at this current moment. Next, we share the most exciting things we have seen AI doing in healthcare. But AI can’t be the answer for everything, so we also discuss what areas of healthcare won’t be impacted by AI. And with AI still being so new there’s so many unexplored areas with it. So to finish off the episode we dive into some of those unexplored areas by talking over the different ethical and equity considerations that could be involved with AI.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Why is AI having a moment right now?
What are the most exciting things you see happening with AI in healthcare?
What areas of healthcare do you think won’t be impacted by AI?
What ethical and equity considerations do we need to think about with AI?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Spring Health IT Conference Review - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 114
May 15, 2023
For the 114th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are reviewing the Health IT Conferences we’ve had this spring! First we discuss the technology trends that we’ve seen this far. Next we examine what were the hot topics of discussions from all of the conferences. Then we share what we thought was missing and/or lacking from the spring 2023 conferences. And to finish off this episode, we go into our impressions of all of the conferences so far from an event standpoint.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What are the technology trends you have seen in the spring 2023 conferences so far?
What are the hot topics of discussion at the conferences so far?
Is there anything that has been missing or lacking from the 2023 spring conferences?
Overall, what has your impression been of ViVE2023, HIMSS23, and the other conferences from an event standpoint?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Hit or Miss - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 113
May 01, 2023
For the 113th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are dusting off the crystal balls we haven’t touched since 2021 for another round of Hit or Miss! Step on in to our re-opened fortune telling shop as we go through various topics buzzing around in the world of healthcare right now and predict what will happen with each one in the future. Plus, enjoy all the “Hit” or “Miss” baseball references in our predictions as we celebrate the start of the baseball season as well.
Here’s a preview of the topics we will be giving our predictions on:
Large Language Models – ChatGPT, Google Bard, Doximity, etc.
AmazonCare
EHR APIs
In-person Health IT conferences
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Today is the first day of HIMSS 2023!! So for the 112th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are doing a little preview! First we dive into the topics that we think are going to be covered, that weren’t talked about at ViVE. Then we discuss the stories that we are seeking out at HIMSS. Next, we share what we are the most excited for this week. And lastly, we give out our recommendations on how to have the absolute best time during this conference and in Chicago! So depending on when you listen to this episode, you can either look out for our guesses during the conference and utilize our tips or see afterwards if we were right!
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What topics are going to be talked about at HIMSS that aren’t talked about at ViVE?
What stories are you on the hunt for at HIMSS?
What are you most looking forward to at HIMSS?
Let’s talk Chicago…what are your recommendations?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
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For the 111th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are diving deep into experience management! We start off by examining where we are today with our approach to experience management in healthcare. Next, we look towards the future by discussing some ways that we should be working to improve patient experience management. Then, we do the same with employee experience management. Lastly, we take a look at other industries and how they approach experience management to see if there are any methods that healthcare organizations should take notes from.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
How does healthcare approach experience management today?
What are some ways healthcare organizations should be approaching patient experience management?
How should healthcare be approaching employee experience management?
What can healthcare learn from other industries when it comes to experience management?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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ViVE 2023 Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 110
Mar 20, 2023
For the 110th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are giving a little sneak peak into 2023’s ViVE! ViVE 2023 is only a week away and we personally cannot wait! First we discuss what topics we think are are going to be talked about at ViVE. Then, we dive into what we are the most excited about for this conference. Next we discuss how ViVE is going to be different from HIMSS. And lastly, as seasoned veterans of Nashville, we share our tips and tricks on some of the amazing things to see, do, and eat in Nashville.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What topics are going to be talked about at ViVE?
What are you most looking forward to at ViVE?
How will ViVE Be Different from HIMSS?
Let’s talk Nashville…what are your recommendations?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Health IT: Buy or Sell - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 109
Mar 06, 2023
For the 109th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are back with everyone’s favorite game, Health IT: Buy or Sell! In these episodes we look at different Health IT topics and debate over if we believe that it will happen (i.e. we buy it) or if it won’t happen (i.e. we sell it). We’ve got a number of hot topics for this episode included TEFCA, QHINs, Homecare, Healthcare Workforce, and Hospital Robots vs Nurses. Join us as we play another round of Buy or Sell!
Here’s a preview of the topics we will be debating in this episode:
QHINs?
Homecare will make an appreciable difference.
IT salaries in healthcare will continue to go up.
There will be more robots in hospitals than nurses in 10 years.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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ChatGPT Asks the Questions - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 108
Feb 20, 2023
For the 108th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we decided to mix things up. Regular listeners will know that last episode we talked about Generative AI (ChatGPT being one example) in healthcare. With that context in mind, we thought it would be fun for this episode to let ChatGPT take over and asks us the questions. We asked ChatGPT the following question “Can you come up with 4 questions for a podcast on healthcare IT (technology)?” and it generated the following questions:
How is healthcare technology impacting the delivery of patient care?
What are some of the most promising advancements in healthcare IT currently under development?
How is the healthcare industry addressing concerns about data privacy and security with the increasing use of technology?
What role do you see technology playing in the future of the healthcare industry?
As you can see from the questions, they were pretty generic and not that good. We almost did the episode on these questions and figured we could make it interesting using our responses since the questions were so generic. However, then we decided to see if ChatGPT could do better. So, we asked ChatGPT to make the questions more specific and interesting. Here’s a look at the 2nd set of questions that ChatGPT provided us after this extra prompt:
How is the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) changing the way doctors and nurses document patient care?
Can you discuss the use of telemedicine and how it’s being used to reach underserved communities?
How is the healthcare industry using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to improve patient outcomes?
Can you discuss the challenges of implementing and maintaining a successful healthcare IT infrastructure, and what solutions are being proposed to address these challenges?
As you can see, much more specific and interesting. We used these four questions as the framework for this episode. We’ll let you decide after listening to the episode if this was a good idea of bad. We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments and on social media.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Generative AI in Healthcare - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 107
Feb 06, 2023
For the 107th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are diving deep into generative AI (You may know it better as ChatGPT) in Healthcare! First, we share how we think generative AI will impact the world of healthcare. Then, we speculate on the different use cases we can see generative AI playing a part in. Next, we discuss how people’s trust in healthcare may or may not change based on generative AI. Lastly, we debate if generative AI should be used in healthcare marketing.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What do you think the impact of generative AI will be on healthcare?
What use cases do you foresee for generative AI in healthcare from a clinical or operations perspective?
What’s the impact of generative AI on trust in healthcare?
Should we be using generative AI in marketing?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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IoMT - Internet of Medical Things - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 106
Jan 23, 2023
For the 106th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are discussing the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)! First we analyze what IoMT makes us think of and what it includes. Then, we share what devices we’re excited to see come out. Next, we take a look at what the recent explosion of IoMT means for healthcare organizations. And lastly, we debate on the impact IoMT has on security and privacy.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What do you think of when you see the term IoMT?
Are there devices or categories of devices that you are excited about?
What will the explosion in IoMT mean for healthcare organizations?
What impact does IoMT have on security and privacy?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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2023 Healthcare IT Predictions - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 105
Jan 09, 2023
In the last episode, we took a look back. Now, for the 105th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are looking forward! Join us as we discuss our predictions for what Healthcare IT will look like in 2023. First we try to guess what the biggest topic, outside of the workforce and revenue, will be in 2023. Next we debate whether this will finally be the year that patients needs are met or significantly improved. Then, we move on to the organizations. We share what companies we’re keeping an eye on for something surprising and innovative this year. And lastly, we talk about the mergers and acquisitions we think could happen this year.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What will be the biggest topic in 2023, excluding workforce and revenue?
Will patient needs be met or significantly improved in 2023?
Which companies will surprise us with something cool and innovative in 2023?
What company mergers and acquisitions could you see happening in 2023?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Major Trends and Stories from 2022 - Healthcare IT Today Episode 104
Dec 26, 2022
For the 104th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are taking a look back at the year! As this will be the last episode in 2022, it is time to review all of the major trends and stories from this year. First we share the story that stood out the most for us in 2022. Then, we share what we thought was the most surprising trend in health IT. And in that light, we also share what topic we wished we had seen more of throughout 2022. And to wrap up we discuss what term/topic was overplayed and should be put on the “tired” list for 2023.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What story sticks out most for you in 2022?
What was the most surprising/unexpected trend in health IT in 2022?
Was there a topic that we wished we had seen more of in 2022?
What term or topic should be on the “tired” list for 2023?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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7 Tips for Healthcare Event Marketing - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 103
Dec 12, 2022
For the 103rd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are sharing 7 tips for healthcare event marketing! As we share these few tips, we will be debating some questions along the way pulling from our experience attending hundreds of healthcare IT conferences. First up, we dive into whether healthcare customers buy at events. Next, we take a look outward to discuss which company’s event marketing efforts stood out to us. Then, we analyze if being a speaker at a healthcare conference is really valuable to your organization. Lastly, we wrap up by going over the ways to attract media attention at a conference.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Do healthcare customers buy at events?
Which company event marketing efforts stand out to you?
Is speaking at healthcare conferences really valuable?
How do you attract media attention at a conference?
If you’re interested in learning more about healthcare marketing, be sure and join us at the annual HITMC conference in Las Vegas, February 1-3. This is the largest community of healthcare marketing, PR, and communications professionals focused on B2B healthcare marketing.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Digital Transformation - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 102
Nov 28, 2022
For the 102nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are diving into digital transformation. We begin by examining what digital transformation means to us and what we think it means to others. Next we look at the areas that needs to be transformed the most and what areas need it the least. Then we dive into the barriers that are present in the field of digital transformation and the effect they’ve had on the field. Lastly, we discuss who we think will provide the most transformation.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What does Digital Transformation mean to you? What do you think people think it means?
Where do we need digital transformation the most? The least?
What are the barriers to digital transformation? Why have we only seen small successes?
Who will provide the most transformation? EHR companies? Healthcare Startups? Consulting companies? Health systems? Health outsiders?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Health IT: Buy or Sell - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 101
Nov 14, 2022
For the 101st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are doing another episode of everyone’s favorite buy or sell! In these episodes we pull out a list of topics in the world of Health IT and decide whether we ‘buy’ that it’s going to happen or ‘sell’ it because we don’t think it will. So join us in our latest round of debate on some possible upcoming trends and topics in Health IT.
Here’s a preview of the topics we will be debating in this episode:
Workforce Challenges are going to get better in 2023.
EHR Vendor analytics solutions will make analytics vendors obsolete.
Big Tech will buy a Payer or Provider.
We have reached the low point in terms of healthcare conference attendance.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Celebrating 100 Episodes of Healthcare IT Today - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 100
Oct 31, 2022
For the 100th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we are celebrating! Join us as we take a look back at the journey that brought us here. We’re discussing the big hits and lessons from the previous episodes. And then we look forward at what’s to come for us in the next 100 episodes.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What stands out for you from the last 100 episodes?
What were some of the big learnings from the 100 episodes?
In these 100 episodes, what trend or announcement surprised you the most?
What do you see coming in the next 100 episodes?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Will Physician Practices Survive? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 99
Oct 17, 2022
For the 99th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about physician practices. We dive into the challenges that physician practices are currently facing and discuss what changes can be made to help them thrive. Next we take a look forward to see what technology will have the most impact on physician practices. Lastly, we discuss what organizations to look out for when it comes to physician practices.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Will physician practices survive?
How do physician practices need to adapt to thrive?
What technology is going to most impact physician practices?
What are some organizations to keep your eye on when it comes to physician practices?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Healthcare's Inflection Point and the Way Forward - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode #98
Oct 03, 2022
For the 98th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re joined by a special guest host, Anders Brown, Managing Director at Tegria. It was awesome to be able to sit down with Anders Brown to get his first hand experiences dealing with the topic we are discussing in this episode: healthcare’s inflection point and the way forward. We first dive into the widespread and painful issues that exist in healthcare. Next we take a look into what we can do to fix these issues, and maybe even more importantly, what not to do. Lastly, we debate what needs to be the priority in healthcare today.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What are some of the major healthcare trends you see at work?
What are some of the universal and painful issues you see in healthcare?
What can we do to address these issues? What’s the wrong way to approach it?
What needs to be the priority right now?
Let’s take a moment to thank our sponsor, Tegria. Tegria is solely focused on healthcare and offers integrated, scaled solutions to improve every aspect of a provider or payer’s business, from the patient welcome experience and EHR optimization to revenue cycle management and everything in-between. Tegria meets you where you are in your journey to transform healthcare and helps you move forward on a customized path to improved financial performance. Learn more about how Tegria can help you at Tegria.com
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Healthcare Workforce Predictions and Solutions
Sep 19, 2022
For the 97th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about our predictions and solutions for the healthcare workforce. Join us as we dive into the different methods we’ve seen or experienced that were effective at keeping people engaged in their organization. Next, we speculate what the healthcare workforce will look like over the next two years. Then, we get into the technology solutions that are helping the current workforce issues we’re facing. Lastly, we take a look into what technology solutions are indirectly helping.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What are some of the effective ways you’ve seen or experienced in terms of keeping people engaged at an organization?
What’s your prediction of the healthcare workforce situation over the next 2 years?
What are some of the technology solutions that are directly helping with the workforce issues we face in healthcare?
What are the technology solutions or process changes that are indirectly helping?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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2022 Fall Conference Season Preview
Sep 06, 2022
For the 96th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the upcoming fall health IT conference season. We discuss the different conferences we’re looking forward to and speculating what attendance will be like. Next, we dive into what topics we expect to be covered in these conferences. Then we discuss whether companies and providers get more value from in-person conferences or digital conferences. Lastly, we take a look into conference organizers to see what they’re doing to improve the experience for attendees.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What conferences are you excited about/planning to attend and what will attendance be like?
What are the hot topics being covered in the fall conferences?
How can Health IT Companies and Healthcare Providers get more value from in-person conferences?
Are there any interesting things conference organizers are doing to improve the conference experience?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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The Future of Primary Care
Aug 22, 2022
For the 95th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the future of primary care. We discuss the different challenges primary care is currently facing. Then we take a look at retail care and tech players to see how they can impact primary care. Lastly, we dive into what is needed for primary care to move forward.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Has there been a time more tumultuous for primary care?
What are the biggest challenges for primary care at the moment?
How will the entry of retail care and tech players impact primary care?
What’s really needed to do primary care going forward?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Cloud in Healthcare - Is it time to speed up or slow down?
Aug 08, 2022
For the 94th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about using the cloud in healthcare – should we use it more or should we be more cautious? We dive into how the cloud has evolved over time and the many uses it has in healthcare. But with how it has evolved, does cloud integration need to be outsourced to a partner rather than done in house? Plus, we take a look into how the recent staffing issues has an impact on cloud in healthcare.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Should we speed up or slow down our use of the cloud in healthcare?
Does integrating the cloud into your organization need to be outsourced to a partner?
How has the cloud evolved over time?
What kind of impact does staffing issues have on the cloud?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Does Disruption Need to Come from Inside or Outside Healthcare?
Jul 25, 2022
For the 93rd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about whether disruption needs to come from inside or outside healthcare. We ask the question of whether healthcare needs to be disrupted and whether an outside leader is more capable of disrupting healthcare than someone inside or whether someone’s inside experience allows them to disrupt healthcare more. Plus, we talk about who are going to be some of the disrupters in the next 5-10 years.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Does healthcare need disruption?
Does an outside leader disrupt healthcare more than one who knows healthcare?
Is it more likely for healthcare to disrupt itself or an outside organization?
Who are some of the disrupters we’re going to be talking about in the next 5-10 years?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Healthcare Facility of the Future - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 92
Jul 11, 2022
For the 92nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the Healthcare Facility of the Future. COVID forced us out of many healthcare facilities and opened a lot of eyes to the digital opportunities for healthcare. Plus, it changed how we used our facilities as well. Do we really need to walk around to do rounding or can we do it virtually? What technology is needed to change the experience for both clinicians and patients? We discuss this and more in this podcast episode.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What will healthcare facilities physically be like 10 years from now?
What types of services will patients get at healthcare facilities 10 years from now?
What technologies will be prevalent in the exam room in the future?
Will there be more hospitals or less?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Health IT: Buy or Sell - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 91
Jun 27, 2022
For the 91st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re doing another edition of our popular Health IT: Buy or Sell. In this episode, we look at four grand statements about something in healthcare IT. Then, Colin and I share whether we’re buying this as something that will happen or whether we’re selling it because we don’t think it’s going to happen. In this edition we have some juicy topics including: the recession, prior auth, Judy’s retirement, and cyberattacks.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Health IT will be affected less by a recession vs other industries
Prior Authorization is getting better
Epic is going to change dramatically after Judy (Epic’s Founder) retires
Successful cyberattacks in healthcare will decline in 3 years
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Has AI Finally Arrived in Healthcare? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 90
Jun 13, 2022
For the 90th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking the question Has AI Finally Arrived in Healthcare? We’ve been hearing about the potential benefits of AI in healthcare for a long time. In this episode we dive into where we’re at when it comes to AI in healthcare. Is it still all a bunch or talk or are we seeing really meaningful AI in healthcare now? How does machine learning and analytics play into the space? Plus, we dive into the companies that we think are leveraging AI effectively and where we’d like to see more healthcare AI.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Is AI really here?
Why is AI not more widely deployed?
What health IT companies do you see leveraging AI?
Where would we like to see more AI in healthcare?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Healthcare GIS - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 89
Jun 01, 2022
For the 89th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Healthcare GIS (Geographic Information System Mapping). After spending a couple days at the healthcare focused event put on by Esri, I came to realize with more depth all that GIS could offer healthcare. Plus, Healthcare GIS is much more than maps and includes a whole ecosystem of data and solutions which does more than just layer data on a map. Sure, maps are valuable and data on top of a map can paint a picture nicely, but combining data with geo locations can bring out fantastic insights into that data that couldn’t be discovered otherwise. In this episode, we dive into the topic of GIS in healthcare including how a healthcare organization should be approaching GIS and some of our favorite healthcare GIS use cases.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What is GIS?
How should healthcare organizations be approaching GIS?
What are some of the healthcare GIS use cases we’ve seen?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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EHR Optimization - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 88
May 16, 2022
For the 88th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about EHR Optimization. Many people are tired of hearing about EMR and EHR. That feels like something we talked about a decade ago when meaningful use was hot and now we’re ready to move on. While I can understand this feeling, the reality is that the EHR still takes up a large chunk of attention from both the IT staff and the clinical users. Efforts to improve it can make a big difference in your organization. In this episode we dive into the topic of EHR optimization today, the benefits, and some of the players in the space.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What’s the state of EHR adoption and optimization today?
What is EHR Optimization? How does this benefit a healthcare organization?
Who are some of the players in the EHR Optimization space?
Should we be moving past EHR and on to something else?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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The Business of Giving Patients Control of Their Health Data
May 02, 2022
For the 87th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about The Business of Giving Patients Control of Their Health Data. It’s easy to say that patients should have access to their data. ONC and other legislation have made it clear that patients have a right to their data. While that’s clear, the business of giving patients control of their data has a lot more complexity. For example, do patients want to control their data? In this episode we dive into the business of patient data including the challenges faced and the business models we’ve heard about. Plus, we share some of the bright spots.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
Why patients need/want access or control of their health data?
What are the challenges faced by companies and organizations in this space?
Business models we’ve heard about?
Where are the bright spots? Who is making strides?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Is RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) Overrated? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 86
Apr 18, 2022
For the 86th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking the question, Is RPM (remote patient monitoring) overrated? Everyone seems to be talking about remote patient monitoring. This isn’t a huge surprise given all the move to remote that’s happened during COVID, but we wondered if all this talk of RPM is overrated. Certainly we’ve seen an explosion of investment in remote patient monitoring companies. Our list of remote patient monitoring companies continues to grow. Although, is this investment matching the reality of what healthcare organizations need and want or is it just building hype? That’s the main topic of discussion on this episode. If you want to learn how we define the remote patient monitoring space and what we find interesting and not so interesting about it, check out the episode below.
Here’s a preview of the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:
What does RPM include?
Is RPM Overrated?
Are there any RPM devices that stand out in your mind?
What has to happen to really drive more adoption/acceptance of RPM?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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#ViVE2022 and #HIMSS22 Wrapup - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 85
Apr 04, 2022
For the 85th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the recent ViVE 2022 and HIMSS 2022 conferences. Attending both big events back to back was quite the experience and gave us a unique view into what’s being talked about in health IT. In this episode, we dive into the things we heard, the announcements that stood out, how it was to be back in person again, and where we see ViVE and HIMSS going long term. If you want to find what other conferences we’ll be at in 2022, check out our list of health IT conferences.
Here’s a preview of the trending topics we discuss in this episode:
What were the big themes coming out of HIMSS22 and ViVE 2022?
What were the big announcements coming out of the conferences or which ones piqued your interest?
How did people and vendors react to being at conferences in person again?
How are ViVE and HIMSS different and how will it play out long term?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Changing Patient Expectations
Mar 21, 2022
For the 84th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Changing Patient Expectations. The world of healthcare is changing and expectations from patients is changing even quicker. In this episode, we talk about how they’re changing and what healthcare organizations need to do to adapt to these changes. In many cases, what used to be nice to haves for patients have become expectations that patients want from their healthcare organizations.
Here’s a preview of the trending topics we discuss in this episode:
Do patients now expect telehealth?
Do patients now expect self scheduling of appointments?
Do patients expect proactive communication from healthcare organizations? Or do they not like it?
What other areas have patient expectations changed?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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#HIMSS22 Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 83
Mar 07, 2022
For the 83rd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re doing a preview of the upcoming HIMSS 2022 conference in Orlando. In case you missed it, we have a busy schedule coming up at the HIMSS 2022 conference. We hope to see many of you there and that you enjoy our coverage of HIMSS22. In this episode, we dive into what we expect to see at the conference and we even talk about some announcements we’d love to hear at the event. See what we’ll be looking for at the HIMSS22 conference and let us know what you’re looking forward to in the comments or on social media.
Here’s a preview of the trending topics we discuss in this episode:
HIMSS22 – What are you expecting from the conference 6 months after the last one?
What are the announcements you would love to hear at HIMSS22?
What will you be looking for at the conference from a Health IT perspective?
How should you approach HIMSS as a health IT vendor this year?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Cybersecurity Impacts on Healthcare - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 82
Feb 22, 2022
For the 82nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Cybersecurity Impacts on Healthcare. This has to be one of the most important topics in health IT right now. It’s one of the most challenging items a healthcare organization faces. It’s the reason CIOs can’t sleep at night. In this episode we dive into how breaches have evolved in healthcare and what a healthcare organization should be doing to address these impacts.
Here’s a preview of the trending topics we discuss in this episode:
What does a healthcare breach look like today?
What’s the reputational impact of a breach in healthcare?
What areas of healthcare are impacted by cybersecurity?
Healthcare Interoperability and Security
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Surprise Billing and Health Equity - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 81
Feb 07, 2022
For the 81st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Surprise Billing and Health Equity. If you haven’t been following the surprise billing regulations, you may be surprised by them. They’re going to be a big deal for many organizations and have an important impact on revenue. In this episode we dive into some of the impacts of surprise billing and expand the discussion into one of the hottest topics out there right now, health equity. Part of the discussion includes discussion of a new venture fund called Jumpstart Nova that’s dedicated to black founders and black led companies. Then, we dive into the decline of telehealth and what that means for health equity along with other health equity issues that stand out to us.
Here’s a preview of the trending topics we discuss in this episode:
No Surprises Act and Surprise Billing
Founder Diversity in Health IT
Telehealth and Equity – Should we be concerned about the decline of telehealth?
What other health equity issues are top of mind?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Cerner, Theranos, Ransomware, COVID...Oh My! - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 80
Jan 24, 2022
For the 80th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Cerner, Theranos, Ransomware, COVID…Oh My! That’s right, this episode is a ripped from the headlines episode. Hear our thoughts on four of the biggest headlines we’ve seen recently and what they mean for healthcare IT. What’s probably the biggest is Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner, but we also dive into what the Theranos verdict for Elizabeth Holmes means for health IT and more importantly female healthcare entrepreneurs. Plus, the Kronos ransomware incident has hit so many in healthcare and COVID is back rearing it’s ugly head (Note: This was recorded ~2 weeks ago). Check out how these major headlines could impact you and your healthcare organization.
Here’s a preview of the trending topics we discuss in this episode:
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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4 Random Questions - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 79
Jan 19, 2022
For the 79th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking each other 4 random, surprise questions. That’s right. Colin created 4 surprise health IT questions for John and John created 4 random health IT questions for Colin. Neither knew what the other was going to ask before they asked it. Enjoy this totally unscripted episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast.
Here’s a preview of the questions we discuss in this episode:
Colin for John – In 2022, what is going to screw up healthcare the most other than COVID?
John for Colin – If you could change one thing about healthcare IT, what would you change?
John for Colin – What 3 health IT companies would you like to work at if you weren’t working at Healthcare Scene and why?
Colin for John – What are the 3 companies that are going to make the biggest impact on patients in 2022?
Colin for John – What are some of the things in health IT that you feel are completely overrated?
John for Colin – If you had a time machine and could change one thing about the trajectory of your career, what would you change?
Colin for John – What are some of the things you don’t like about conferences?
John for Colin – What’s the best health IT conference experience you’ve ever had?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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What Are We Looking Forward to in 2022? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 78
Dec 27, 2021
For the 78th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re looking forward to what we expect to see in health IT in 2022. In case you missed our last episode that looked back at the year that was 2021 in health IT, be sure to take a look back at the past year. In this episode, we turn our attention to the future. What can we expect in 2022? What changes will we see? What topics will be hot? Plus, we share what companies we think are going to do something big and make predictions on what big announcements we can expect in 2022. Finally, we talk about what conferences will look like in 2022.
Here’s a preview of the questions we discuss in this episode:
What’s going to be the hottest 3 topics of 2022?
Which companies are going to do something big in 2022?
What big announcement do you expect in 2022?
Which conferences are you most excited about in 2022?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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A Look Back at Health IT Ups and Downs in 2021 - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 77
Dec 13, 2021
For the 77th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re taking a look back at the ups and downs of Health IT in 2021. While 2020 is the one that will go down in infamy because of COVID, I have a feeling that many of our COVID memories are going to be more about 2021 than 2020. Plus, in 2021 we had the return to many of the things we missed during COVID with slight tweaks that are likely to be with us for a long time to come.
On the health IT side of things, 2021 was when we had a second to look at what COVID prompted us to do and to start making plans for what will be with us long term and what won’t. In this episode we dive into the year that was 2021 in the world of health IT. We talk about what 2021 will be remembered for and what was missing. Plus, we share what flew under the radar and some of our favorite stories from the year.
Here’s a preview of the questions we discuss in this episode:
Looking back at 2021, what were the biggest news stories in healthcare?
What was the missing story of 2021?
What flew under the radar in 2021?
Favorite story of 2021?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Health Equity - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 76
Nov 30, 2021
For the 76th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Health Equity. This is one of the most important topics we’ve been talking about lately. COVID-19 definitely highlighted many of the inequities that exist in healthcare. In this episode, we dive into how we look at Health Equity and share some of the conversations we’ve heard about health equity at the conferences we’ve attended. We also talk about how the conversation has changed and evolved. Plus, we look at technologies impact on health equity for good and bad. Finally, we talk about how technology can be used to improve access or address inequities.
Here’s a preview of the questions we discuss in this episode:
What does Health Equity mean to you?
Where are you seeing Health Equity at events and how has that changed?
Where do you feel technology can help health equity the most?
Any tech that has impressed you in terms of improving access or addressing equity?
We want to give a shout out to two people who have been advocating for Health Equity: Abner Mason, @abnermason on twitter and Shereese Maynard, @ShereeseMayMBA on twitter. Check them out, you won’t be disappointed with the information & resources they are sharing.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Is the Primary Care Relationship Dead? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 75
Nov 15, 2021
For the 75th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re asking the question Is the Primary Care Relationship Dead? There are a couple of major trends that are happening in primary care right now. The first trend is investors, private equity, and large companies all investing in primary care. Hundreds of millions of dollars is flowing into the space. The second trend is more and more patients don’t have any relationship with a primary care doctor.
In this episode we dive into these two trends and discuss the impact these trends are having on primary care. We look at whether patients really want a relationship with their doctor or not. We also talk about whether patients would rather have a relationship with a company than a doctor.
Here’s a preview of the questions we discuss in this episode:
Do we want a relationship with our Primary Care Physician?
Is primary care just a gateway to other parts of healthcare?
Can we have a relationship with an organization/company or does it need to be a person?
Why is so much investment happening in primary care? Will these startups be successful?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Fake It Til you Make It - Does It Work in Healthcare? - Episode 74
Nov 01, 2021
For the 74th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the principle of faking it til you make it and whether that works in healthcare? This topic was ripped from the headlines as the Theranos case proceeds forward and many of the details of their efforts to “fake it” come to light.
While Theranos is an extreme example, there’s a lot we can learn from it. Plus, it’s hard to ignore the many silicon valley tech companies who have used the fake it til you make it approach so successfully. However, in healthcare lives are on the line. Does that present a different bar or require a different approach? In this episode we share when that approach might be fine and when it’s fatal and not appropriate.
Here’s a preview of the questions we discuss in this episode:
Lessons Learned from Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes
Is it ok for health IT companies to fake it til they make it?
Does who you’re deceiving matter? (Investors vs Customers vs Employees vs Press)
How about faking it in your marketing?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Keys to a Thriving and Attractive Medical Practice - Episode 73
Oct 18, 2021
For the 73rd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re sharing the keys to a thriving and attractive medical practice. Plus, we have a special guest host, Chad Anguilm, Vice President of Practice Solutions at Medical Advantage. It was awesome to have Chad Anguilm as guest host since he can share the real life experiences that many medical practices he works with face. Plus, he shares the successes he’s seen helping those practices thrive.
Many practices face enormous challenges. Whether it’s COVID, pressure from competition, or something else, many practices are trying to figure out the best way to navigate this new hyper connected world with many more competitors. Plus, some of those practices are looking at what they need to do to make their practice attractive to the many potential acquirers out there. In this episode, we dive into how a practice can thrive during these challenging times. The great bonus is that creating a thriving practice is the most important step to creating a practice that’s an attractive acquisition target for private equity and health systems.
Here’s a preview of the questions we discuss in this episode:
What are the big challenges you see when a medical practice is struggling?
Where does technology play a role in a successful practice today?
What are the keys to successfully marketing a medical practice?
How can a practice ensure they’re attractive to private equity or other organizations that may want to buy them? How can they increase the value of a practice?
Let’s take a moment to thank our sponsor, Medical Advantage. If your medical organization is seeking ways to reduce cost, increase care quality, and stay viable amid the shift to value-based care, Medical Advantage can help. Their consultants have been in the industry themselves, and work alongside healthcare professionals both virtually and at the point-of-care to improve clinical and financial outcomes. EHR optimization, analytics and dashboard solutions, practice marketing consulting and more are just some of the many service lines in their broad and ever-expanding portfolio— find out more about how Medical Advantage’s consultants can help your organization at MedicalAdvantage.com.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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4 Interesting Healthcare Stats - Episode 72
Oct 04, 2021
For the 72nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re sharing 4 interesting healthcare stats and what those stats tell us about the future. I think that most of us love seeing various healthcare stats. However, understanding what those stats actually mean is what matters most. In this episode we share 4 stats we’d seen recently that stood out to us. Then, we discuss what those stats mean for healthcare organizations.
Here’s a look at the stats we discuss on this episode:
40% of health data is relatively good. 40% of health data can be lifted by AI and algorithms according to this article on Cleaning Up the Dirty Data in Healthcare.
30% of active & reserve military workers deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from a mental health condition and less than 50% of returning Veterans will receive the treatment they need according to GetWellNetwork.
Top 5 Health IT Priorities for healthcare Leaders from a Halo Health survey
Data Security
Interop
Clinical Communications
EHR Optimization
Telehealth
According to a survey by Center for Connected Medicine, Health System Telehealth adoption has settled at 20% or less of medical appointments.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Health IT Fall Preview - Episode 71
Sep 20, 2021
For the 71st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re looking forward to this Fall in our Health IT Fall Preview. As we look at all the investment in health IT and the need for so many of these technologies that was pushed forward by COVID, we can expect a lot of exciting things happening this fall in health IT.
In this episode, Colin and I dive into the various companies and technologies we’re going to be talking about this Fall. Plus, we make some predictions around COVID and its impact on health IT. Will we see more COVID impact or will we see it subside? How will it impact health IT? Plus, we share what we expect from the Fall Health IT conferences.
Here’s a look at the topics and questions we discuss on this episode:
What companies are we all going to be talking about this fall?
What technologies are going to be hot this fall?
Predictions for COVID and the impact on Health IT in the Fall
What conferences are you looking forward to this fall?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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#HIMSS21 Revisited - Episode 70
Sep 07, 2021
For the 70th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about the recent HIMSS 2021 conference in Las Vegas. We look back at the HIMSS conference to share our highlights and experience at the conference. We talk about what topics and technologies stood out. Plus, were there any trends that emerged from the conference.
Along with those things that stood out, we also discussed what we didn’t see at HIMSS21 that we thought we would see. We also take a look forward when it comes to how the experience at the HIMSS 2021 conference will impact other healthcare IT conferences this fall and heading into 2022.
Here’s a look at the topics and questions we discuss on this episode:
What stood out for you at HIMSS21?
Was there a trend that emerged from HIMSS21?
What didn’t you see that you thought you would?
Does HIMSS21 change anything for healthcare conferences going forward?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Health IT Startups - The Good. The Bad. And Tips for Success - Episode 69
Aug 23, 2021
For the 69th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Health IT Startups – The Good. The Bad. And Tips for Success. Money is flowing into healthcare from angel investors, venture capital, and private equity alike. This means an explosion of startup companies building something for healthcare. It’s exciting until you see startup companies repeat past mistakes.
Given Colin and I’s background and the work we do at Healthcare IT Today, we’ve been apart of many health IT startups, we’ve advised many health IT startups, and we hear from almost every health IT startup. All of these experiences have taught us a lot about the good and the bad of startups. Plus, we have a lot of tips to help a health IT startup company in healthcare. On this episode, we share our perspectives on health IT startups and our advice to help them avoid common mistakes we see over and over again.
Here’s a look at the topics and questions we discuss on this episode:
What does it really take to succeed as a healthcare startup?
What do startups misjudge about healthcare?
With all the money being poured into healthcare, is this a good time to get into healthcare? Or has the boat sailed?
What are some marketing tips for healthcare startups? What should they do / not do?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Health IT Topics We Want to Stop and Start Talking About - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 68
Aug 09, 2021
For the 68th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Health IT Topics We Want to Stop and Start Talking About. It’s reasonable to say that we live, breathe, eat and sleep healthcare. Maybe this makes us biased and tired of talking about a number of topics which others still enjoy. However, my guess is that many of you are tired of talking about a number of topics as well. Plus, there are plenty of topics that don’t get talked about enough that should get more attention. That’s the basis of this episode where we share how we feel about a number of topics. A number of them we’re sick of hearing about. Others we hope will get talked about more. We hope you’ll share how you feel about these topics and which ones you’d add to the list and where.
Here’s a look at the areas of health IT we want to start and stop talking about (you’ll have to listen to which topic we want more of and which we want less):
HIPAA and vaccines/HIPAA and healthcare questions
Price transparency
Patient access to data
Ransomware
Healthcare APIs
Patient Identifier
Employer Insurance
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
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Rising and Falling in Health IT - Episode 67
Jul 26, 2021
For the 67th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about what’s Rising and Falling in Health IT. I’m not sure there’s ever been a time in health IT where more things have been happening. Money is flowing into new and old health IT companies as they build out new digital health solutions and work to optimize healthcare using technology.
With so much going on, it’s often hard to keep up. In this episode we talk about some of the most talked about areas of health IT and share whether we think they’re rising or falling. Hopefully this will give you some insight into topics that matter to your organization and maybe a few you should spend more time on. Plus, we hope you’ll share whether you agree or disagree with us in the comments or on social media.
Here’s a look at the areas of health IT we discuss as rising or falling on this episode:
Voice + Healthcare
EHRs / EHR companies
Apple
Walmart
Telehealth
SXSW Health
Remote patient monitoring
Non-clinical salaries
Revenue cycle management
CES Health
Amazon
Webinars
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We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
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Health IT Truths and Rumors - Episode 66
Jul 12, 2021
For the 66th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about some of the recent Health IT Truths and Rumors. The world of health IT has had a lot of news and rumors coming out lately. Investment in health IT and digital health is at an all time high. Private equity is getting more and more involved in healthcare. Plus, the HIMSS 2021 conference is just around the corner. In this episode we dive into a number of these headlines and talk about the future possibilities for each item.
Here’s a look at the headlines we discuss on this episode:
Jonathan Bush is creating another EHR company
There’s more government money on the way for health IT
Private Equity is gobbling up all of healthcare
HIMSS Attendance is going up
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Health IT Headlines and Their Signal for the Near Future - Episode 65
Jun 28, 2021
For the 65th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Health IT Headlines and Their Signal for the Near Future. There have been a number of big announcements and interesting health IT headlines lately. In this episode we dive into some of these headlines and share what these mean for healthcare organizations in the near future.
Here’s a look at the headlines we discuss on this episode:
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Tech's Role in Mental Health - Episode 64
Jun 14, 2021
For the 64th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Tech’s Role in Mental Health. Even before COVID-19, mental health was a really important topic. Due to a wide variety of reasons including prominent stigmas around mental health, many of the mental health issues weren’t being addressed as they should. Of course, the pandemic has accelerated and highlighted many of the mental health issues that plague us.
Like is often the case, technology has a double sided impact on mental health. In some ways it exacerbates the problem, but it also provides new opportunities to be able to scale mental health and to avoid stigmas associated with it. In this episode we dive into both sides of technology and mental health as we discuss the following topics:
Tech’s impact on mental health in healthcare
Accessibility of mental health resources and professionals
Can a mental health app replace a mental health professional?
New focus on mental health because of pandemic
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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2 Health IT Guys Walk Into a Hopsital - Episode 63
Jun 01, 2021
For the 63rd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about when 2 health IT guys walked into a hospital. Ok, that’s not really a joke. Colin and I really did recently have experiences going into a hospital to receive care for ourselves and our kid. In this episode we talk about our experience with the healthcare system. We offer our unique perspective on what it was like for 2 health IT guys to experience the health system first hand.
What also makes this episode interesting is you get to have a flavor of how the US healthcare system differs from the Canadian healthcare system since Colin lives in Canada and I’m in the US. Plus, we’re able to share our experience as a patient versus a caregiver. Needless to say, we talk about how IT was used in our care and places where IT wasn’t used in our care. And we couldn’t resist mentioning some of the challenges around the cost of healthcare and how that impacted our experience.
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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The Evolving Health IT Career Landscape - Episode 62
May 17, 2021
For the 62nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we share our perspectives on the evolving health IT career landscape. Since we also run the health IT job board called Healthcare IT Central, we have a pretty unique view into the health IT job market. We definitely saw a massive lull in job postings thanks to COVID as many companies pulled back to make sure they were prepared for the uncertain future. However, this past few months we’ve seen a tremendous growth in health IT jobs being posted to the site.
Along with our insights from Healthcare IT Central, we also talk about what types of jobs are in demand in healthcare and how we see those roles changing. Plus, we offer some advice to people who are looking to have a career in health IT.
Here’s a look at the various items we discuss in this episode:
What did you think when you first got into healthcare? What do you think now?
Trending roles/skills we are seeing
Changing role of CIO in healthcare
Where to start if you want a career in Health IT?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Health IT Hits and Misses - Episode 61
May 03, 2021
For the 61st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we take a look at a number of popular health IT topics and whether they will be (or have been) a big hit or a big miss. That’s right, we’re going to bring out our crystal balls and share our predictions on what’s going to happen with a variety of health IT regulations, policies, technologies, etc. We hope you’ll share whether you agree or disagree with our thoughts in the comments.
Here’s a look at the various items we discuss in this episode:
Remote Patient Monitoring
5G
Texting Patients
Info Blocking
Meaningful Use
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Is Being a CIO Harder Today than 20 Years Ago - Episode 60
Apr 19, 2021
For the 60th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’ll be looking at the role of the CIO in healthcare and how it’s evolved over the last 20 years. We’ll look at how the evolution of technology has impacted the role of the CIO and the impact vendors have on healthcare CIOs as well. Plus, we’ll talk about some of the things that are still the same as a CIO in healthcare.
Here’s a look at the questions we discuss in this episode:
How has the role of healthcare CIO changed?
How have changing technologies impacted the role?
How has the relationship between vendors + healthcare CIOs changed?
What hasn’t changed for a healthcare CIO?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Health IT: Buy or Sell - Episode 59
Apr 05, 2021
For the 59th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re doing another edition of Buy or Sell. In this episode we talk about some of the hottest topics in health IT and talk about whether we’re buying that something is going to happen or selling since we don’t think it’s going to happen. Whether you’re interested in vaccinations, revenue cycle management, cybersecurity, and more, you’ll enjoy this episode.
Here’s a look at the assertions we’re “buying” or “selling” in this episode:
We will reach 80% vaccination by July 2021
We’ll have fewer telehealth visits in 2022 than we have in 2021
Healthcare organizations are going to be ready for Information Blocking by Apr 5
Healthcare will continue to be the most targeted for cyberattacks and ransomware
RCM will be the next telehealth because of all the payment and financial challenges caused by COVID
We will reach peak-Zoom fatigue in healthcare by July 2021
Healthcare companies + organizations will launch 1000 more podcasts by the end of 2021
We will subscribe to less than 3 streaming services by the end of the year
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Is Health IT a Contributor or a Solution to Staff Burnout - Episode 58
Mar 22, 2021
For the 58th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about burnout and health IT’s role in staff burnout. We all know that burnout has become a major issue in healthcare. Far too often we’re hearing of physician suicides and many doctors leaving their jobs because they’re burnt out. Plus, COVID has added another layer of complexity to the discussion.
Many people point at health IT when it comes to the topic of burnout. The ironic part is that some point to health IT as the problem (ie. I hate my EMR) and others point to health IT as the potential solution (ie. EHR auto documentation). There’s little doubt that health IT likely plays a role in both sides of the spectrum. In this episode we dive into those details. Plus, we talk about how burnout has been impacted by COVID.
Here’s a look at the topic and questions we discuss on this episode:
Nurse Shortage/Physician Shortage – Is burnout causing them to leave?
How does health IT contribute to burnout?
How does health IT help avoid burnout?
Has a COVID made burnout a universal problem?
For this episode, we want to take a minute to recognize 2 members of the community who are working hard on the problem of burnout. First is Gabe Charbonneau. You’ve probably seen his awesome Fight Burnout t-shirts that recognize Burnout Warriors. John and I are wearing them in the video version of the podcast. Gabe is working hard to improve the doctor-patient relationship so that more doctors stay in the industry. Learn more and get your t-shirt at FightBurnout.org
Next is Janae Sharp and the Sharp Index. Having suffered the tragedy of physician suicide in her life, the Sharp Index is working to reduce stigma around physician suicide and burnout and improve physician wellness. Learn more at SharpIndex.org
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Stop Information Blocking - Episode 57
Mar 08, 2021
For the 57th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about information blocking. No doubt the healthcare industry knows that the 21st Century Cures Act includes a number of provisions and requirements around information blocking or more aptly said requirements to share data and not block patients from access to that data. Information blocking enforcement was delayed until April 5, 2021, but that deadline is approaching very quickly and I see no signs from ONC of more delays.
In this episode, we dive into the topic of information blocking including why it’s so controversial. Plus, we talk about the impact the information blocking regulation is going to have on the health IT industry and how we think organizations are responding to it. Here’s a look at the major topics we discuss on this episode:
What is Information Blocking?
Why is Information Blocking so controversial? Do we even need it?
What impact will Information Blocking have on patients? Providers? Vendors?
What do we expect to see from the vendor community?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Online Scheduling, Patient Check-in, and Consumer Choice - Episode 56
Feb 22, 2021
For the 56th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Online Scheduling, Patient Check-in, and Consumer Choice. No doubt the pandemic and the social distancing requirements have pushed these topics to the forefront of every healthcare organizations minds. Many of these technologies were available prior to COVID, but now they’re becoming an essential feature for healthcare organizations.
Navigating these new tools can be a challenge for healthcare organizations. They need guidance on the best ways to approach online scheduling that ensures the right patients are slotted for the right amount of time on the schedule. Digital patient check-in is offering new workflows that are safer for the patient and provide a much better experience. Will those that don’t embrace this technology get left behind?
Here’s a look at the major topics we discuss on this episode:
Online Patient Scheduling
Consumer Choice
Patient Communication
Digital Patient Check-in
Today’s episode is sponsored by Stericycle Communication Solutions. Stericycle provides online self-scheduling, automated patient communications and call center solutions. They can help organizations handle the surge in patient appointments that are a consequence of any COVID Vaccination program. Learn more at StericycleCommunications.com
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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Why Isn't RPM Exploding Like Telehealth Video Visits?
Feb 08, 2021
For the 55th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re going asking the question “Why Isn’t RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) exploding like telehealth video visits? Everyone loves to talk about the explosion of telehealth that has occurred in healthcare thanks to COVID-19. In fact, we’ve highlighted the growth of telehealth ourselves. The problem is that telehealth is too broad of a term since it includes a wide variety of things including live video telehealth visits, remote patient monitoring (RPM), specialty specific acute care telehealth, direct to consumer telehealth, telequarantine, virtual sitters, and much more. Plus, even this might be too simplistic, but you get the point.
With these different versions of telehealth in mind, it would be more accurate to say that live video telehealth visits have exploded thanks to COVID. Is the same true for other areas of telehealth? How have they been impacted? In this episode, we dive into RPM (remote patient monitoring) and how RPM has been impacted during COVID. Here are the main RPM questions we discuss:
Where are we at with RPM Adoption?
Where are we seeing RPM success?
What companies stand out in the RPM space?
What does an enterprise RPM approach look like?
And a big thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Carium. Carium’s telehealth and remote patient monitoring platform enables providers to deliver relationship-based, digital care across multiple clinical specialties. They partner with health systems and practices on their glide path to digital transformation — starting with one use case at a time and expanding across the entire enterprise. Learn more at Carium.com
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
Thanks so much for listening!
Interoperability We Don't Talk About - Episode 54
Jan 25, 2021
For the 54th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re going shed some light on the areas of healthcare interoperability that don’t get talked about enough. Many people in healthcare talk ad nauseum about clinical healthcare interoperability. While that’s an extremely important topic of discussion, there are a lot of other areas of healthcare interoperability that don’t get talked about nearly enough.
Here’s a look at some of the healthcare interoperability topics we discuss on this episode:
What do you think of the new healthcare pricing transparency rule?
Will available data on healthcare pricing transparency change patient behavior? Will this rule change patient behavior?
What new operational data do we need to be interoperable thanks to COVID?
What’s happening with interoperability of SDoH Data?
Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.
We’re planning to release a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks. Thanks to our friends at Healthcare Now Radio, you’ll be able to listen to the latest episodes of Healthcare IT Today on their radio station for the first two weeks. Then, we’ll be publishing each episode as a podcast and YouTube video here after it finishes on the radio.
You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms:
If you work in Healthcare IT, we’d love to hear where you agree and/or disagree with the perspectives we shared. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post, in the YouTube comments, with @Colin_Hung or @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any ideas for future episodes.
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