HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT

In this episode, guest host Dana Trampas talks with Dr. Anne Snowdon, a trailblazer in healthcare strategy and equity, with extensive research contributions spanning health system innovation and transformation, supply chain, automotive health and safety, and injury prevention. Dr. Snowdon's work extends to advancing workforce sustainability and economic recovery post-pandemic. Explore her inspirin...

In this episode, guest host Dana Trampas introduces Dr. Kimberly Chang, a powerhouse in the fight for healthcare equity and against human trafficking. As the Director of Human Trafficking and Healthcare Policy at Asian Health Services, she's a beacon of hope for vulnerable communities. Dr. Chang's boundless passion, brilliance, and innovation make her an indispensable force in the battle against h...

In this episode, Dana Trampas talks with Christopher Roman, a seasoned digital strategist and marketing analyst, and a leading voice in the intersection of LGBTQ+ advocacy and health equity. As the Executive Director of OutCare Health, Chris is unwavering in his commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and championing LGBTQ+ affirming resources, ensuring that underserved communities have equitable a...

In this episode, Dana Trampas introduces Shonta Chambers, who is a seasoned nonprofit executive and public health expert with over 20 years of experience. As the Executive Vice President of Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement at Patient Advocate Foundation, she leads the charge in addressing health disparities. Her pioneering initiatives empower minority populations with limited hea...

In this episode, Joy introduces upcoming guest host Dana Trampas, a digital health advisor, a dedicated mom, and currently pursuing her MPH in grad school. Dana discusses her role in the "sandwich generation," caring for both an elderly parent and a young child. She provides a glimpse into her forthcoming role as a guest host during Global Health Equity Week in October, where she'll engage in insi...

In this episode Joy welcomes two inspiring guests, Kristen Ellefson and Bindu Chanagala, co-founders of the innovative healthcare startup, Nurtur. Kristen and Bindu share their journey from the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program to the Delta V Accelerator, where they developed a groundbreaking solution for maternal mental health. Their company, Nurtur, utilizes machine learning and AI-powered chatbots...

In this episode, Joy welcomes Latoya O'Gere, the director at Optum Advisory and a nurse executive with extensive experience in nursing practice and leadership. Latoya shares her inspiring journey, from growing up in Jamaica assisting her diabetic grandmother to becoming a licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, and eventually a doctorate scholar. She discusses the distinction between clinica...

In this episode Joy talks with the top women in HLTH to discuss the inception and evolution of the HLTH event since its launch in 2018, emphasizing its mission to bring together various healthcare stakeholders and foster disruptive innovation. The episode also highlights how HLTH ensures its content and activities resonate with a diverse audience, offering tailored attendee journeys. It anticipate...

In this episode Joy welcomes Yael Kfir, Chief Strategy Officer at Fairtility. Yael discusses how Fairtility, an Israeli medtech company, employs AI decision support tools to revolutionize the field of reproductive healthcare. Yael's expertise in strategy and marketing is integral to shaping the company's vision in an era marked by an aging population and declining birth rates. She shares insights...

In this episode Joy Rios sits down with Diana Nole, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Nuance Healthcare Division, now under Microsoft's cloud and AI umbrella. The conversation delves into Diana's trajectory, spanning her roots as a first-gen college grad, her affinity for math and computer science-driven problem-solving, and her diverse professional background. They discuss her pivot...

In this episode, Joy is joined by Nora Lissy, VP of Healthcare Consulting and Implementation at Dimensional Insight, a software analytics company. From her nursing origins at Catholic University to operational management in analytics, Nora's adaptability bridges the gap between operational, financial, and IT domains, rendering her invaluable to global hospitals. The heart of the conversation revol...

In this episode, Joy introduces Alison Greenberg, Co-founder and CEO of Ruth Health, a virtual clinic specializing in prenatal and postpartum care. Alison discusses how Ruth Health serves as a comprehensive support system, offering evidence-based resources that supplement traditional maternal care, including pelvic floor training, c-section recovery, lactation support, doula services, and educatio...

In this episode, Joy sits down with Nichole Sweeney, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for CRISP Shared Services, to unravel the complexities of health information exchanges (HIEs) and the evolution of health data utilities. Nichole breaks down the significance of interoperability, highlighting how HIEs enable real-time access to crucial patient data for clinicians across different locatio...

In this episode of the HIT Like a Girl podcast, Joy Rios welcomes Lisa Bari and Jolie Ritzo from Civitas Networks for Health, a national nonprofit focused on health data sharing for health improvement. Lisa, the CEO, and Jolie, the Vice President of Strategy and Network Engagement, discuss how Civitas was formed by merging two leading national networks, the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvem...

Join us today on the HIT Like a Girl Pod as we sit down with Seli Fakorzi, Director of Mental Health Operations at TimelyCare (formerly TimelyMD), a virtual health and well-being solution for higher education. Seli shares her journey as a practicing clinician and how she became passionate about making behavioral healthcare more accessible through virtual care. Seli dives into the mental health cri...

In this episode Joy interviews Ruby Gadelrab, CEO and founder of MDisrupt. MDisrupt is a leading marketplace for healthcare experts in the health tech industry. Ruby discusses the mission of MDisrupt, which aims to democratize access to health industry experts and organize digital health products by performance. She explains how MDisrupt connects companies with experienced professionals, such as c...

In this episode of the LadyBoss interview series, host Kat McDavitt speaks with Beth Minter, founder and chief hustler at Franklin-Bell Healthcare recruiting, about the real world of recruiting and how to market yourself as a product in the job market. The conversation revolves around the misconception that recruiters exist solely to help individuals find jobs when, in reality, recruiters work to...

In this episode, we sit down with Elena Iakovleva, a leading industry analyst who has extensive experience in healthcare innovation. We discuss her path to Chilmark, the latest trends in healthcare innovation, and which ones may fade away over time. We also dive into the healthcare policies that are most likely to impact digital health, as well as the recent Chilmark Hospital at Home MTR report an...

Let’s talk about death. Today we have Tatiana Fofanova, PhD, on the show to talk about healthcare technology disruption happening in the advanced care planning industry. Tatiana is deeply passionate about health equity and brings that passion into her company and business to improve patient end of life care and decision making for both the patient and caregiver. Thanks for joining us Tatiana and f...

In this podcast episode Joy Rios interviews Sunitha Sandeep, a transformative coach for high-achieving women professionals, executives, and leaders. Sunitha shares her expertise in helping women overcome struggles like anxiety, burnout, and fear to achieve higher professional success with inner fulfillment. She discusses her personal journey, using her trauma as a catalyst for personal growth, and...

In this episode, host Joy Rios welcomes Margarete Martinez and Garima Mathur from GE HealthCare. Margarete introduces herself as a product owner for Viewpoint, an ultrasound reporting system, while Garima is the Director of Product Management for the Edison Digital Health Platform. They discuss the platform's goal of addressing customer challenges, improving decision-making, and increasing efficie...

In this episode, Dr. Sherry McAllister details the findings of four new research studies led by David Elton, DC, who is VP of Musculoskeletal R&D at Optum Labs (a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group). The research team utilized its massive claims database primarily to investigate the links between the type of healthcare provider initially contacted, service utilization and total episode cost for mana...

Recorded live from the floor of HIMSS at the GE HealthCare booth, Joy Rios interviews Dr. Elizabeth Bergey, President and CEO of Quantum Imaging, a private practice radiology group. Dr. Bergey discusses her experience leading a radiology group serving multiple hospitals and imaging centers. The conversation covers Dr. Bergey's journey from pediatric radiologist to private practice, her childhood a...

In this episode Joy welcomes Julie Wolk from Carium. Julie shares her background in advertising and health tech startups, emphasizing her diverse skill set. She discusses Carium's successful rebranding efforts and their focus on collaboration between care teams and patients. Joy and Julie provide valuable insights into Julie's career journey and Carium's innovative work in improving the healthcare...

Angela Radcliffe is a clinical research expert and data ethics evangelist with over two decades of experience driving transformation and organizational agility at the intersection of health, tech, and data. Angela’s work has impacted more than 100 global clinical research efforts across almost every therapeutic area. As an author and speaker, Angela uses her personal journey to demonstrate how inc...