The Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI Podcast

Episode 189: Electronic Health Records: An Integral Partner in Health Care Accessibility, Prerana Laddha, Epic

From WEDI's recently concluded Winter Forum on Health Accessibility, Janice Karin (Massachusetts Health Data Consortium and WEDI Health Equity Workgroup Co-Chair) chats with Prerana Laddha, Director of Population Health with Epic. Prerana offers her insight on EHR's role in advancing health equity, data challenges EHRs face, interoperability and the emergence of artificial intelligence and how it can assist EHRs in supporting health equity. 

Episode 188- Bridging the Data Gap: The Role of Standards & Technology in Genomic Data Exchange, Sandy Rolfe, WEDI Genomics Workgroup Chair

Michael welcomes Sandy Rolfe, Chair of the WEDI Genomics Workgroup and Clinical Lead for the InterQual Molecular Diagnostics and Durable Medical Equipment at Optum. The two discuss the ever evolving state of Genomics research, data privacy and security, and how data interoperability and standards can aid in care and patient satisfaction. WEDI members are invited to attend a special Genomics workgroup event, Exploring Genomic Data Exchange: A Deep Dive into FHIR Integration and Interoperability, Feb 27 on Zoom, exclusive for WEDI members. Visit www.wedi.org to sign up.

Episode 187- Bridging the Gap: Technology, Policy, and the Future of Rural Healthcare. Neal Neuberger, Health Tech Strategies

Michael welcomes Neal Neuberger, President of Health Tech Strategies and lead for the National Rural Health Association's Rural Health IT Coalition. Neal addresses the current state of health care in rural US communities, the successes and challenges over the years through technology and regulations, and the "deprioritization" of telehealth.

Neal and NRHA will have their NRHA Rural Health Policy Institute in Washington DC in February. Click here for more information

Episode 186- Enhancing the Patient Experience through Technology; The Voice of the Patient

From a recent WEDI conference, Anna Hyde from the Arthritis Foundation and Michael Phillips with AARP discussed the role technology is playing and will play in improving patient's health care experience. Moderating this conversation is Denny Brennan, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium, member of the WEDI board and co-chair of its Education Committee. 

Episode 185, From Innovation to Integration: The Past, Present, and Future of Value- Based Purchasing

From a recent WEDI Virtual Spotlight, a presentation by Andrea Caballero, VP of Policy with Catalyst for Payment Reform. 

Episode 184- How Artificial Intelligence is Ushering in an Age of Proactive, Preventative, and Personalized Healthcare. Kent Dicks, Life 365

Michael welcomes Kent Dicks, founder, CEO, and award-winning entrepreneur of Life365, a digital health platform that connects patients with their doctors at home. The two discussed how artificial intelligence creates an environment that allows patients to receive affordable and efficient care earlier in the care cycle, thus preventing costly readmissions and improve overall healthcare accessibility. 

Episode 183- Leave It Better Than You Found It; LA Care CEO John Baackes

Michael chats with LA Care John Baackes, who is retiring at the end of the year after 48 years in healthcare. The two discuss John's legacy at LA Care, the industry's evolution, how he thinks the new administration will affect Health Equity initiatives, and his closing words of wisdom to current and future healthcare professionals. 

Episode 182. The Road to Better Outcomes: Embracing Value-Based Care with InterSystems' Steven Berkow

Michael welcomes back Steven Berkow from InterSystems to discuss and review HCPLAN's 2024 Value-Based Care report and WEDI's special Value-Based Care virtual spotlight. How is the industry doing and how can CLEAN data and technology like AI help the industry evolve quicker. 

Episode 181: Decoding the Stars- The Power of Star Ratings in Patient-Centered Care with 1upHealth's Dr. Don Rucker

Michael welcomes Dr. Don Rucker, Chief Strategy Officer of 1upHealth and the former National Coordinator for Health IT, to talk about CMS Star Ratings; what they are, why are they in the news lately and how will the new administration address them. 

Episode 180: Part 2, From Siloes to Synergy: How Payers and Providers Partner for Value-Based Care Success

Part 2 of a 2 part episode looking at how payers and providers are transforming healthcare through value-based care partnerships. 

The moderator is Denny Brennan, WEDI Board Member, Co-Chair of its Education Committee, and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium. 

The panel:

• Anna Taylor, AVP, Population Health & Valiue Based Care, Multi Care Connected Care
• Ben Pollock, PhD, Senior Associate Consultant II, Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic
• Semira Singh, Director Population Health, Providence
• Brian Wallace, Vice President, Data Analytics and Reporting, Centene Corporation