Early Innovators Podcast

Moodr Health
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The Early Innovators Podcast by Moodr Health highlights the changemakers reimagining behavioral health and care delivery. Hear real conversations with leaders in health systems, higher education, recovery support, and beyond. Each episode shares bold ideas in action and strategies for building more proactive, equitable care. Follow along to meet the people driving innovation where it matters most...on the frontlines of care.

Episodes

  1. Apr 30

    The Gap Nobody Talks About: Getting Digital Mental Health Tools to the People Who Need Them

    What does it actually take to move a digital mental health solution from pilot into standard care inside a health system?  In this episode, Jim Murray is joined by Dr. Angela Skrzynski, clinical and operational leader in digital health at UA Health, Screen Well, and Tandem Health, and Trina Histon, PhD, Managing Director at Percolating Health and board member of the Society for Digital Mental Health. Together, the three draw on decades of real-world implementation experience to unpack why so many promising tools stall before they scale, how to build clinical workflows that reduce burden rather than add to it, and what it will take to make behavioral health technology work for the communities that need it most.  From crawl-walk-run deployment frameworks to the evolving role of AI, this conversation covers the honest realities behind digital health's most important promises. About Moodr Health Moodr Health is an enterprise engagement platform purpose-built for Medicaid plans, rural health systems, and safety-net providers managing high-risk populations. Moodr helps care teams reach the right members at the right time through a HIPAA-compliant platform built on a healthcare CRM that integrates seamlessly with existing care delivery systems and workflows. From reducing avoidable readmissions and administrative burden to improving care plan enrollment and supporting value-based reimbursement, Moodr turns real-time insights into measurable outcomes at scale. Learn more at www.moodrhealth.com

    48 min

  2. Apr 3

    From Policy to Patient: Closing the Gap in Rural Health Transformation

    What does it actually take to turn a $50 billion federal investment into better health outcomes for rural Americans? In this episode of the Mood Health Early Innovator Podcast, host Jim Murray sits down with two leaders who have shaped technology and digital infrastructure at the highest levels of the federal government: Jennifer Wendell, former Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Avery Muse, former Executive Director of IT Services at HHS and veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Marshals, and the Department of Defense. Together, they unpack the realities behind the Rural Health Transformation Program, one of the most significant federal health investments in a generation, and why funding alone won't move the needle. From the gap between policy intent and frontline execution, to the compounding challenges of data interoperability, cybersecurity risk, workforce constraints, and fragmented technology adoption, Jenn and Avery bring a rare boots-on-the-ground perspective informed by decades of operating inside the systems that others only study from the outside. The conversation covers what makes a technology platform strategically essential versus just another point solution, why proactive population engagement is foundational before any advanced tool is layered in, and how states can avoid the pitfalls, including CMS clawback provisions, that could derail even well-intentioned transformation efforts. If you're a health system leader, state administrator, or digital health innovator trying to understand where this historic investment will succeed and where it will struggle, this episode is essential listening. About Moodr Health Moodr Health is an enterprise engagement platform purpose-built for Medicaid plans, rural health systems, and safety-net providers managing high-risk populations. Moodr helps care teams reach the right members at the right time through a HIPAA-compliant platform built on a healthcare CRM that integrates seamlessly with existing care delivery systems and workflows. From reducing avoidable readmissions and administrative burden to improving care plan enrollment and supporting value-based reimbursement, Moodr turns real-time insights into measurable outcomes at scale. Learn more at www.moodrhealth.com

    58 min

  3. 12/01/2025

    Bridging Gaps in Care: Prestera's Amber Miller Talks Rural Challenges and Community Impact

    In this episode of the Early Innovators Podcast, host Jim Murray from Moodr Health interviews Amber Miller, a leader at Prestera Health Services. Amber discusses the comprehensive support services offered by Prestera, a nonprofit behavioral health organization in West Virginia. She shares her personal journey and the organization's mission to provide mental health care, substance use treatment, crisis support, and more to underserved communities. The conversation delves into the challenges faced in rural healthcare, the impact of having staff from the same communities they serve, and the importance of education to reduce stigmas surrounding mental health. Amber also highlights the organization's innovative approaches, such as mobile units and telehealth services, to overcome barriers and ensure access to care. We are proud to recognize Prestera as part of Moodr Health’s Early Innovators campaign, spotlighting forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping the future of mental health and wellness. Learn more about the Early Innovators campaign at moodrhealth.com/innovators. About Moodr Health Moodr Health is an enterprise engagement platform purpose-built for Medicaid plans, rural health systems, and safety-net providers managing high-risk populations. Moodr helps care teams reach the right members at the right time through a HIPAA-compliant platform built on a healthcare CRM that integrates seamlessly with existing care delivery systems and workflows. From reducing avoidable readmissions and administrative burden to improving care plan enrollment and supporting value-based reimbursement, Moodr turns real-time insights into measurable outcomes at scale. Learn more at www.moodrhealth.com

    28 min

  4. 09/11/2025

    Balancing Act: Innovating for Access, Outcomes, and Data Protection

    In our premiere episode, we're bringing you a live recording from the 2025 Nashville Innovation Summit. Moodr Health's Arya Satish and Jim Murray join Barbee Mooneyhan, CISO at Uplight, for a conversation on balancing innovation, access, and data protection in behavioral health. Tune in for insights on building tech solutions that drive outcomes while protecting what matters most, people and their data. About Moodr Health Moodr Health is an enterprise engagement platform purpose-built for Medicaid plans, rural health systems, and safety-net providers managing high-risk populations. Moodr helps care teams reach the right members at the right time through a HIPAA-compliant platform built on a healthcare CRM that integrates seamlessly with existing care delivery systems and workflows. From reducing avoidable readmissions and administrative burden to improving care plan enrollment and supporting value-based reimbursement, Moodr turns real-time insights into measurable outcomes at scale. Learn more at www.moodrhealth.com

    28 min
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The Early Innovators Podcast by Moodr Health highlights the changemakers reimagining behavioral health and care delivery. Hear real conversations with leaders in health systems, higher education, recovery support, and beyond. Each episode shares bold ideas in action and strategies for building more proactive, equitable care. Follow along to meet the people driving innovation where it matters most...on the frontlines of care.

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  • Creator
    Moodr Health
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Early Innovators Podcast
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