The Dish on Health IT Ken Kleinberg, Jocelyn Keegan, Pooja Babbrah

The special episode of The Dish on Health IT episode provides insights and coverage from the recent HIMSS24 conference. Hosts Pooja Babbrah, the PBM and Pharmacy Lead and Jocelyn Keegan, Payer/Practice Lead with Point-of-Care Partners dig into their observation from HIMSS24 before reacting to stakeholder interviews from the floor of the Interoperability Showcase on topics ranging from the impact of the final CMS interoperability & prior authorization, benefits of API adoption and pharmacy interoperability opens with a montage of HIMSS24 attendees.

Dive into the evolving role of pharmacists in today's healthcare landscape with The Dish on Health IT Podcast. This episode is hosted by Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners, alongside co-host Pooja Babbrah, a pharmacy standards and interoperability expert, this episode welcomes special guest Bob Katter, President of First Databank (FDB). Together, they explore how technology is enabling pharmacists to expand their clinical services, enhance patient care, and integrate more deeply into the healthcare team—especially in rural areas. Bob Katter shares his insights on the journey of health IT and pharmacy, from the rise of electronic prescribing to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Plus, don't miss the discussion on pharmacists' pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine administration and the impact of legislative changes on their practice. Tune in for a compelling conversation on how pharmacists are stepping up to meet the evolving needs of healthcare

Join hosts Pooja Babbrah and Jocelyn Keegan on the latest episode of "Point-of-Care Partners (POCP) Dish on Health IT" as they delve into the dynamic world of Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) with special guest Laura McCrary, President and CEO of KONZA National Network. In this enlightening discussion, they cover:

- KONZA's unique journey from Health Information Exchange (HIE) to becoming a QHIN.
- The intricacies of the QHIN certification process, challenges faced, and milestones achieved.
- The transformative impact of recent rules on payer participation and data sharing.
- The crucial role of diversity among QHINs and the potential for innovative solutions.
- The integration of clinical and claims data, delegation of authority, and the revolutionary role of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource (FHIR) in healthcare transformation.

This episode offers a deep dive into KONZA's pioneering efforts, providing insights into how TEFCA will be transforming data exchange in healthcare and the significant advancements in interoperability and data sharing.

Tune in to The Dish on Health IT’s captivating 2023 end-of-year recap where Point-of-Care Partners' experts—Pooja Babbrah, Jocelyn Keegan, and Kim Boyd—share their top 3 health IT milestones for 2023 and predictions for 2024. The discussion dives into the highly anticipated Interop 3 or Advancing Interoperability & Improving Prior Authorization rule, shedding light on its nuances and implications. Delving into the proposed rule's industry impact, the trio guides listeners on navigating its intricacies and approaching the review process effectively. With expertise spanning pharmacy, payer-provider dynamics, policy landscapes, and regulatory intricacies, this episode offers an enlightening exploration of healthcare's transformative trends. Don't miss their insightful predictions and practical advice as they set the stage for a dynamic year ahead. Join the conversation and gain valuable insights into the evolving healthcare landscape.

Welcome to "The Dish on Health IT," your go-to podcast by Point-of-Care Partners, the health IT consultancy making waves for 20 years. Join hosts Pooja Babbrah and Jocelyn Keegan as they spotlight the HL7 Da Vinci Project's real-world impact and return on investment (ROI) with special guests Anna Taylor, Associate Vice President of Population Health and Value-Based Care at MultiCare, and Heidi Kriz, Director of Medical Policy and Medical Management at Regence leading the charge in FHIR Implementation in this exciting collaborative project.

Get ready for a deep dive into Health IT, APIs, interoperability, and health IT policy. Our guests, leaders in early HL7 FHIR Da Vinci FHIR implementation projects, spill the beans on tangible benefits and ROI. Discover how their Pacific Northwest experiences can set the stage for nationwide FHIR adoption. Don't miss this professional, fun, and educational ride!

The Dish on Health IT Hosts, Pooja Babbrah and Jocelyn Keegan welcome a panel of guests from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs including:
• Christian Tadrus, Vice Chair of the NCPDP Board of Trustees
• Lee Ann Stember, President & CEO of NCPDP and
• John Hill, COO of NCPDP and NCDPDP Foundation Executive Director

These veteran standards development leaders and long-held friends and colleagues of ours will discuss some of the exciting work underway at NCPDP including:
• The pilot of the National Facilitator Model designed to provide real-time information on prescriptions, testing, immunization, and other related data
• The Coordination of Care & Innovation workgroup, known as Work Group 20, focused on developing and enhancing standard to support pharmacist-provided clinical services
• Precision medicine, specifically pharmacogenomics
• Digital therapeutics and
• Promising developments in pharmacy interoperability
Listen today and get involved!