HITea With Grace

In this special ViVE conference episode, I'm joined by friend and visionary, the dynamic Sabrina Runbeck, Co-Founder and CEO of PulsePoint Path, for a candid and insightful conversation about the realities—and possibilities—for women founders in health tech. Before becoming a startup leader, Sabrina faced clinician burnout firsthand. That experience became a turning point, fueling her mission to r...

In this episode of HITea, recorded live at the ViVE conference, we learn from Teri Thomas, CEO of Volpara Health — a leader in AI-powered breast health solutions. The conversation centers around the future of autonomous readings of mammograms and how this technology is shaping the next era of early detection and precision care. Teri shares her insights into the growing role of AI in radiology, the...

As care delivery shifts beyond traditional hospital settings, how do we ensure patient safety, cybersecurity, and equitable access to high-quality care? In this episode of HITea at the ViVE conference, we sit down with Laura Rogers, Senior Director, Healthcare Strategy at SHI International, to explore how the "Care Anywhere" model is transforming healthcare. We discuss the driving forces behind ho...

In this episode, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer at Progyny, the first billion-dollar women’s health benefits company. Dr. Choi shares her journey to Progyny and her insights on the systemic lack of focus on women’s health—how it has shaped today’s healthcare landscape and where the biggest opportunities for change lie. We discuss the growing demand for better access t...

In this episode, we sit down with Megan Antonelli, Founder & CEO of HealthIMPACT Live events and powerhouse host of Digital Health Talks to discuss how she creates healthcare technology events that are filled with purpose and drive meaningful conversations forward. Megan shares her unique approach to event planning—bringing patients, caregivers, and care partners onto panels and keynotes in additi...

In this episode, Dr. Terri Dolan, Chief Dental Officer at Overjet, spills the tea on AI in dentistry, sharing her insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming patient care, provider workflows, and even dental education. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Dr. Dolan reflects on how the patient experience has evolved since the 1980s and what AI can—and shouldn’t—do in the dental space....

This week on HITea, we’re diving deep into the history of healthcare interoperability with Bevey Miner, EVP of Healthcare Strategy at Consensus Cloud Solutions. Join us as we chat about her inspiring career journey, the industry’s progress on TEFCA and FHIR standards, and the critical role interoperability plays in post-acute care. We’ll explore the challenges providers face, the impact of CMS reg...

In today’s episode of HITea with Grace, I’m honored to welcome Deborah Lafer Scher a powerhouse in healthcare leadership and an advocate for veterans’ health. With a remarkable career that spans her role as an Executive Advisor at the VA to serving on the advisory board of EnableComp, Deborah brings valuable insights into how we can improve healthcare access for those who served our country. We’ll...

*** Great news! HITea listeners who are interested in pursuing DiME accreditation can use the discount promo code: HITea25. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Olympian Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of DiME (the Digital Medicine Society), who’s pioneering efforts to set new standards and build trust in the digital health space.  With over 400,000 health apps on the market, health systems, clinicians, and pati...

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Abby Reynolds, Chief Experience Officer at Pleio (that’s Play-oh!), to dive deep into what it takes to create emotional bonds that inspire patients toward better health. Abby, thanks for joining us today! We'll explore Abby’s path to Pleio, insights into how pharma can best address emotional burdens impacting adherence, and the power of personalizing patient experien...

Today, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Acacia Parks, CEO of Liquid Amber Consulting and advisor to Lindus Health, as well as several pharma-focused digital health companies. Acacia’s wealth of experience in digital health and her work with the Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA) make her an invaluable resource for navigating the intersection of technology, regulation, and pharma innovation. In this epi...

Joining me in person at HLTH in Las Vegas is Stephanie Lahr, MD, CHCIO, President of Artisight. Together, we explore groundbreaking innovations in healthcare like ambient listening and computer vision—technologies that are transforming clinical workflows, reducing provider burnout, and elevating patient care. Dr. Lahr offers her unique perspective on how AI-driven tools can tackle some of healthca...

This week's episode is fresh from the high-energy HLTH Conference in sunny Las Vegas.  Today’s guest is Vijayashree Natarajan from Omega Healthcare. Vijayashree discusses the next big leap in AI—“agentic AI” or “AI for AI.” She dives into how this revolutionary approach empowers AI systems to act independently and adapt, leading to breakthroughs across the healthcare ecosystem. From transforming r...

Welcome to the HITea With Grace podcast, where we spill the tea on all things health IT. In this episode, I’m honored to have Shara Cohen, CEO of Carallel, as our guest. We’ll explore a powerful concept: starting to consider caregiving as a diagnosis in itself. Traditionally, caregiving was viewed as a private duty, often handled quietly by women without a care for how it impacts them. Now, the di...

HITea With Grace is back from summer break, and we're kicking off the season with an exciting episode you won't want to miss! We’re thrilled to sit down with two powerhouse leaders in healthcare technology: Sarah Richardson and Rebecca Woods. Whether you’ve worked with them or simply heard their names, these dynamic former CIOs are now connectors in the industry, and their paths to leadership are...

Welcome to HITea Tuesday!  In this episode, we're honored to welcome the inspiring Rhonda Collins, DN, RN, FAAN. As a prominent figure in healthcare, Rhonda currently serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Kontakt.io and is a leading voice in tackling the serious problem and challenges in workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare settings. Join us as Rhonda shares her journey and insights into why WPV is...

In this episode of HITea, we're honored to have Mary Russell, MJ, BS, RN, a retired Navy Nurse Corps officer and the Senior Director for Clinical Implementation at CliniComp, join us for an insightful conversation.  Mary shares her incredible journey from starting as a registered nurse to becoming a leader in healthcare IT. She delves into her motivations for transitioning into this field and how...

In this latest episode of HITea, we shine a spotlight on price transparency for clinical lab tests. Pamela Stahl and Dr. Julie Shulz of Avalon Healthcare Solutions join us on the podcast to uncover hidden truths behind the varying costs of lab tests across different facilities.  Pamela, a seasoned industry insider, navigates us through the labyrinth of billing practices, shedding light on the comp...

Welcome to the HITeaWithGrace podcast, where we spill the tea on HIT. In light of the recent news of Optum and Walmart shutting down their virtual care offerings, today, we're honored to host Dr. Carrie Nelson, Chief Medical Officer of KeyCare, as she shares her experience working as a primary care physician and in population health and shares her perspectives on the evolution of telehealth and it...

Welcome to HITea With Grace, where we dive deep into the heart of pressing healthcare issues. In today's episode, I'm beyond honored to be joined by friend and inspiration Erica Olenski, a stellar healthcare communications professional and the Founding Executive Director of August's Artists. We embark on a heartfelt journey as Erica shares her deeply personal and challenging experience as a caregi...

Welcome to HITea Tuesday, where we spill the tea on HIT. This week we have Stacey Johnston, MD, VP Vice President Chief Applications Officer at Baptist Health with us to share about her transitioning their disparate EHRs to EPIC and deciding to also automate medication reconciliation in the process.  With the patient and caregiver experience as their north star, she talks about saving her team 70,...

Welcome to HITeaWithGrace, today we have Smriti Kirubanandan on the pod to spill all the tea on healthcare equity and technology. Smriti kicks things off by sharing her captivating career journey, filled with twists, turns, and invaluable experiences. From navigating the complexities of healthcare to championing technology's role in bridging gaps, she's a true trailblazer in the field. As we dive...

Today on HITea, Grace had the absolute pleasure of learning from Lilly Stairs, the brilliant mind behind Chronic Boss Collective & Patient Authentic. Lilly started by talking about the journey that led her to found Chronic Boss Collective, a space where professionals with chronic conditions come together to network and reshape the narrative surrounding their experiences. With heartfelt experiences...

Welcome to HITea with Grace! Get ready for a lively chat with Kim Perry, a trailblazer in AI and healthcare. We look past the AI buzzword to talk about how large language models are reshaping medicine and the hurdles leaders face in this dynamic space. Plus, we'll dish out tips on mentorship, sponsorship, and building a supportive community. As we peer into the horizon of medical AI, our guest pai...

Get ready to steep in knowledge as we recognize Lymphedema Awareness Month on this episode of HITea! Dr. Parmjot Bains, our guest and CEO of ImpediMed, talks about managing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) with early intervention and groundbreaking technology.   Dr. Bains doesn't just spill the tea; she brews it to perfection! We dive into the impact of legislation like the Lymphedema Treat...