The Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI Podcast

Jan 31 2025 187 ep. 31 mins 6
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An engaging exchange of ideas and information from the preeminent national membership association for health IT guidance and collaboration. Each week, join host Matthew Albright, Chief Legislative Affairs Officer for Zelis Payment, as he welcomes prominent healthcare thought leaders to discuss best practices, pressing issues and emerging trends within the health IT community

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

Jan 31 2025 29 mins  
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

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

Jan 24 2025 48 mins  
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

Jan 10 2025 36 mins  
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

Jan 03 2025 20 mins  
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 healthc

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

Dec 27 2024 17 mins  
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

Dec 18 2024 17 mins  
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

Dec 06 2024 24 mins  
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

Dec 02 2024 25 mins  
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 Ca

Episode 179: Part 1, From Siloes to Synergy: Bridging the Gap: How Payers and Providers Partner for Value-Based Care Success

Nov 22 2024 25 mins  
From WEDI's Value-Based Care Spotlight in November, Part 1 of a 2 part episode looking at how payers and providers are transforming healthcare through value-based care partnerships. The moderator was 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 He

Episode 178: Pitfalls But Promise. The State of Healthcare Cybersecurity with Scott Mattila, COO and Chief Security Officer, Intraprise Health

Nov 15 2024 28 mins  
Michael welcomes Scott Mattila with Intraprise Health to discuss why it seems with all the regulatory and technological advancement health care is experiencing, why does it feel we're moving backwards in terms of cyber hygiene. Scott offers his pillars for success and offers his insight on emerging technology and how it can possible reduce cyber incidents.