Day24: Where Healthcare Meets Exponential Innovation

In this episode of the Day 24 podcast, host Eric Thrailkill speaks with Nathan Buttrey, the Director of Innovation at the Tennessee Economic Development Office.  They discuss Nathan's career trajectory, from growing up in Tennessee to his roles in public service and venture capital. Nathan explains the state’s new Office of Innovation, highlighting its goals to recognize, resource, and commit...

This podcast episode features Eric Thrailkill of the Day 24 podcast in conversation with Lori Odom of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.  The discussion revolves around Lori's journey in economic development and the significance of Nashville's collaborative business culture. They delve into Tennessee's economic development formula and Nashville's ascent as a hub for health...

In this episode of Day24: Where Healthcare Meets Exponential Innovation , host Eric Thrailkill sits down with Dr. Bonnie Clipper—nurse leader, author, and founder of Innovation Advantage. Recorded at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, Bonnie reflects on her journey from bedside nurse to Chief Nursing Officer to VP of Innovation at the American Nurses Association. She shares how virtual nursing has evolved...

Recorded at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, this Day 24 podcast episode features a conversation with Declan Kelly, a former emergency physician turned software engineer and health tech entrepreneur from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Declan is the founder and CEO of Eolas Medical, a company providing site-specific, AI-powered knowledge management tools for clinicians at the point of care. Declan shares his...

In this episode of Day24, host Eric Thrailkill welcomes Jennifer Sargent, CEO of Pacify, captured at ViVE in Nashville in February 2025.  Jennifer shares insights into the integration of technology and human-driven services, emphasizing Pacify's commitment to enhancing women's health and parental support. Discussing the intersection of technology with healthcare, Jennifer notes, "To...

In this conversation, Brendan shares his rich experience in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on his work in healthcare interoperability. He talks about his time at Epic, where he began his career, and his roles at Redox, Zus Health, and Flexpa.  Brendan emphasizes the importance of seamless EHR integration for healthcare solutions to remain competitive. He notes, 'You want your app...

In this episode of Day 24, I sat down with Dr. Will Morris, a board-certified physician and health technology leader, to discuss the intersection of AI, clinical workflows, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Morris, with a rich career spanning from the Cleveland Clinic to Google Cloud to leading AI-driven innovations at Ambience Healthcare, shares his insights on transforming healthcare documentati...

Exploring Nashville's Global Impact on Healthcare Innovation In this insightful episode, Lori Odom from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and John Scannapieco, the British Honorary Consulate, join the conversation live from Health Europe in Amsterdam. They discuss the increasing presence and significance of Nashville-based companies in the international healthcare market, backed by years of h...

Administrative and clinical processes between payers and providers continues to require significant resources, complex workflows, and increase in frustration for both parties - as well as patients. Founded over a decade ago, Xsolis was designed to address these challenges and continues to build momentum with a very unique AI-driven platform ("Dragonfly") that uniquely breaks down the bar...

In a recent episode recorded in Nashville, I had the honor of interviewing Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton. Known not only for his remarkable achievements in figure skating but also for his dedication to impactful healthcare causes, Scott has channeled his champion spirit into the CARES Foundation. This foundation supports groundbreaking immunotherapy research for glioblastoma—a mission that...

Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with Brent, and Greg Miller, VP of Business Development at Carta Healthcare at the recent HLTH event in Las Vegas.  Brent has over 35 years in healthcare IT, contributing to groundbreaking companies like Medicity, Health Catalyst, and Commure. Greg has previous professional experience at Lumeon, Health Catalyst, and IBM. Now, at Carta Healthcare, Brent,...

During this conversation, captured at the recent HLTH event in Las Vegas, Blake weighs in on recent moves by Risent Health and HATCO’s investment in Summa Health, along with early insights on the Longitude partnership — examples of innovation reshaping healthcare as we know it.  Blake Madden is the founder of *Hospitalogy*, a leading resource for healthcare professionals seeking to understand the...

Day24: Where Healthcare Meets Exponential Innovation is a podcast that delves into the transformative moment in healthcare, represented by a metaphor on the 24th day of peaceful walks at Radnor Lake in Nashville.  Imagine Radnor Lake, an eighty-five square acre lake, tranquil and vast, where lily pads begin to grow, each only one square inch in size. On the first day, there’s just one lily pad, se...