InteropNow! at ViVE Podcast

In this episode of the Interop Now at Vibe series on The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Joe Graw , Chief Growth Officer at ImageTrend , for a fascinating and deeply personal conversation about the data gap that exists between the ambulance and the emergency department.  Joe has been at ImageTrend for nearly 25 years and brings both an engineer's precision and a genuine personal...

In this episode of the Interop Now at Vibe series on The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Niall O'Neill , Chief Product Officer at Oneview Healthcare , for a warm and insightful conversation about what it actually means to transform the inpatient experience through technology.  Niall shares the origin story of Oneview, from winning their first US contract against entrenched incumb...

In this episode of the InteropNow! at ViVe series on The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Ray Sabourin , Healthcare Vertical Subject Matter Expert at Ericsson , for a fascinating and surprisingly accessible conversation about the connectivity infrastructure that will determine whether healthcare's AI ambitions actually succeed. Ray has spent 30 years in wireless technology and bri...

AI may be the hottest topic in healthcare, but most organizations still aren’t ready to use it at scale.  In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with the CEO of Hart , Dominique Gross . Together, they break down the real barriers holding healthcare back: from fragmented data and legacy EHR systems to inconsistent standards and limited access. Dominique shares how building a semantic data layer is...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance welcomes back Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser , Chief Strategy Officer at DirectTrust , for her third time on the show. This time the conversation goes deeper than ever, covering three major developments: DirectTrust's role in vetting apps for the new CMS Medicare App Library, the launch of a groundbreaking AI accreditation program built on the NIST AI Risk Managem...

Healthcare has more data than any industry in the world—but without trust in that data, it’s almost useless. In this episode, Clay Ritchey , Chief Executive Officer of Verato , breaks down why identity is the missing foundation behind interoperability, AI, and better patient experiences. From fragmented records to failed digital transformation promises, Clay shares how solving “who is who” unlocks...

In this episode of the Interop Now at Vibe series on The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Adam Luff , VP of Product Solutions at Infor , and Jesse Evans , Product Director for Infor FHIR Services, for a deep and practical conversation about why semantic interoperability is the make-or-break factor for AI in healthcare.  With decades of experience between them, Adam and Jesse explain w...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Dr. William Morris the Chief Medical Officer at Tennr and practicing hospitalist. Together, they unpack one of healthcare's most persistent and costly problems: the referral process.  From patients navigating confusing next steps to providers sending orders into a black hole, Dr. Morris brings both clinical and technical expertise to a conversation...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Frank Toscano , the new Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at Amplify . They talk about the continued relevance of fax technology in healthcare, the challenges of interoperability, and how Amplify aims to streamline workflows to improve patient care. Frank highlights the importance of integrating fax technology with modern systems to enhan...

In this conversation, host Sandy Vance welcomes back to the podcast Will Tesch , CEO of HealthLX and TESCHGlobal , to explore what’s new, what’s shifting, and what’s finally gaining momentum in the world of healthcare data exchange. Their discussion digs into the evolving regulatory landscape, the push toward shared data standards, and the real-world challenges organizations are wrestling with as...

Not all 5G is created equal. With their blend of future-proofed intelligent standalone architecture, national infrastructure, and mid-range spectrum, T-Mobile is well positioned to partner with healthcare organizations undergoing digital transformation. If you think you know the art of the possible in healthcare connectivity, T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) just might surprise you. In this episod...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Kristen Valdes founder and CEO of b.well , and Ryan Howells from Leavitt Partners for a lively and insightful conversation about the future of digital healthcare. This discussion dives into not only the policies and programs making headlines but also the practical, on-the-ground changes needed to make healthcare more connected, accessible, and patie...

Ever wonder why your healthcare providers can't just send each other your medical records with a simple click? Or why coordinating care between your primary doctor and a specialist feels like watching a game of telephone played in slow motion? In today's episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser , Chief Strategy Officer for DirectTrust , to unpack the complex worl...

When you hear T-Mobile , you probably think about smartphones and streaming—but there’s a whole lot more happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the InteropNow Podcast , host Sandy Vance sits down with Jay Noschese from T-Mobile to explore how their cutting-edge 5G Standalone (5GSA) network is revolutionizing the healthcare industry . In this episode, they talk about: How 5G is reshaping h...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Charlie Harp , the CEO of Clinical Architecture to talk about the importance of data quality. They discuss the Patient Information Quality Improvement ( PIQI ) Alliance, an open-source framework for measuring healthcare data quality. The framework is designed to provide a standardized way to assess the usability and trustworthiness of clinical data...

Host Sandy Vance chats with Chris Sault from Ping Identity . They discuss the importance of digital identity management in healthcare.  Ping Identity aims to eliminate trust challenges in authentication and identity management, acting as a digital front door for organizations. The conversation highlights the importance of user experience and security, particularly in regulated environments like he...

In this episode of the podcast, Sandy sitsdown with Sheetal Jain, Chief Technology Officer at HorizontalDigital , to explore how connected digital experiences aretransforming healthcare. From building patient trust to streamlining data access for stakeholders, this conversation dives deep into the technology,strategy, and heart behind healthcare’s digital evolution.   Sheetal shares insights on ho...

In today’s episode of the InteropNow! podcast , host Sandy Vance sits down with Elad Benjamin from Philips to explore the company's efforts in achieving medical device interoperability. They dive into how Philips is ensuring seamless data exchange to improve patient care, and discuss the readiness of health systems' data strategies for this transition. Elad highlights the importance of tho...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits with two leading voices in healthcare cybersecurity: Jason Sherwin , the Sr Director, Healthcare Business Development at CLEAR and Anil Sethi the Founder & CEO of Selfii . Together, they explore how innovation in identity verification and data access is reshaping the healthcare landscape—making it more secure, seamless, and patient-centered. In this episo...

In this episode of InteropNow, host Sandy Vance sits down with BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr, to explore how platform-driven strategies are revolutionizing healthcare operations. As health systems navigate increasing internal and external pressures, BJ shares valuable insights on how CIOs are leading the charge in this transformation. The discussion delves into key topics like consolidating tech s...

In this episode, Sandy Vance chats with Jason Barr , the VP of Healthcare for ID.me , about the crucial role of patient identity in achieving true interoperability among various healthcare systems. In a previous episode , Jason and Sandy discussed how ID.me is innovating the healthcare industry. Today, they continue that conversation and explore where healthcare stands on its journey toward full i...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance is joined by Frank Harvey , Chief Executive Officer for Surescripts to explore the company's innovative technological approaches to tackling inefficiencies in prior authorization. They also discuss interoperability’s vital role in improving healthcare and highlight Surescripts’ upcoming innovations for the year. In this episode, they talk about: The story behi...

In this episode of the InteropNow! Podcast, Sandy Vance sits down with Claire Reilly, RN MSc from Imprivata . Together, they recap the key takeaways from Imprivata's participation at the ViVE 2025 conference, focusing on mobile device access and security innovations, passwordless authentication, and predictive analytics in the context of healthcare organizations' digital transformation str...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Mike Stover , the Director of Product Management at Concord Technologies, about Concord’s straight-through processing system for healthcare. Research shows that manual processing creates billions of dollars of waste. Straight-through processing, which started in the financial industry, is a touchless approach to data management. It reduces admin burden...

Episode Summary In this episode, Sandy Vance speaks to Rich Foster, Head of Enterprise Communications at Tata Communications. Tata Communications, a part of the Tata Group, is a global company that works across verticals., In healthcare, it integrates seamlessly with existing systems to enable dynamic and interactive patient communications. The Customer Interaction Suite helps healthcare providers...