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BetterHealthTech

Better Health Tech brings practical, human conversations to the intersection of healthcare and technology. We focus on real challenges, real operators, and solutions that improve how work actually gets done. Our goal is to build a trusted community where healthcare leaders, clinicians, and technologists can learn from each other, share honest experiences, and cut through the marketing noise. Because innovation should feel like relief, not extra work.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Technology, AI, and the Future of Senior Care.

    In this episode of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, we are joined by Michele Barraco, Co-Founder and CCO of Compassionate Healthcare Management and Advocacy. Michele is an RN, Certified Senior Advisor, and Certified Dementia Practitioner with deep experience in geriatric care management, transition management, healthcare advocacy, dementia care, leadership, and strategic planning. Together, we explore how technology is changing senior care, dementia support, and healthcare advocacy. As healthcare becomes more digital, seniors and families are now expected to navigate patient portals, online forms, digital records, remote monitoring tools, care instructions, medication lists, insurance updates, and communication across multiple providers. Technology can be powerful, but only when it is easy to understand, easy to use, and supported by real human guidance. In this conversation, Michele shares her perspective on the digital divide in senior care, technology adoption among older adults, dementia care, care coordination, transition management, AI in healthcare, and the importance of keeping compassion, trust, dignity, and education at the center of care. How healthcare is changing for seniors and familiesWhether technology is making care easier or more confusingThe digital divide in senior careHow technology can support dementia careBalancing safety, independence, and privacyCare coordination across providers, hospitals, pharmacies, rehab centers, and familiesCommon breakdowns during hospital-to-home or rehab transitionsWhere AI can help in senior care and healthcare advocacyWhat AI should never replaceWhy human-centered technology mattersThe future of senior care over the next 3 to 5 yearsAdvice for healthcare leaders and technology companies building senior care solutionsThe key takeaway: technology can improve senior care, but it cannot work in isolation. It must be paired with trust, education, compassion, and real human support. Follow BetterHealthTech for more practical conversations on healthcare technology, digital health, AI, patient care, and human-centered innovation. #BetterHealthTech #HealthTech #SeniorCare #DementiaCare #HealthcareAdvocacy In this episode, we discuss:

    29 min

  2. May 18

    AI in Healthcare Is Booming but Is the Workforce Ready?

    AI is moving fast in healthcare. From workflow automation and diagnostics to predictive analytics and decision support, healthcare organizations are investing heavily in AI. But one important question often gets overlooked: Are healthcare teams actually ready to use these systems? In this episode of the Better Health Tech Podcast, Shelby Soto speaks with Dr. Kengia Sabree, HIM Certification Coach, RHIA, PMP, CAHIMS, about the human side of healthcare transformation. They discuss workforce readiness, certification, HIM, compliance, training, and why AI adoption depends not only on technology, but also on people, processes, and operational readiness. Key topics include: • Why healthcare teams may not be fully ready for AI• Risks of adopting AI without proper training• The role of HIM in the AI era• Why certification still matters• How leaders can build future-ready teams• What professionals should learn to stay relevant AI does not replace the system. It depends on it.And the system depends on people. Follow Better Health Tech for practical conversations on healthcare technology, AI, digital health, and innovation.

    24 min

  3. May 8

    AI in Healthcare: Building AI Doctors Actually Trust with Dr. Laura Purdy

    In Episode 7 of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, host Muhammad Atif sits down with Dr. Laura Purdy to discuss the future of AI in healthcare and what it takes to build technology that doctors actually trust. AI tools are becoming more common across healthcare, from clinical workflows and automation to virtual care and digital health platforms. But for physicians, the real question is not just whether AI is available. It is whether AI is accurate, practical, usable, and helpful inside real healthcare environments. In this episode, Dr. Laura Purdy shares her perspective on how doctors view AI, why many clinicians feel overwhelmed by new technology, and how healthcare innovators can build solutions that reduce burden instead of creating more complexity. We discuss AI adoption in healthcare, trust and usability, clinical workflows, digital health innovation, healthcare automation, and the role of technology in supporting doctors and patients. This episode is valuable for physicians, healthcare leaders, healthtech founders, AI product teams, digital health professionals, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare technology. Guest: Dr. Laura PurdyHost: Muhammad AtifPodcast: BetterHealthTech PodcastPowered by: PureLogics

    27 min

  4. Apr 13

    Removing Friction from Healthcare Teams | Paul Pacun (CEO, Vablet)

    Healthcare doesn’t need more software. It needs technology that actually works for people. In this episode of the Better Health Tech Podcast, Muhammad Atif sits down with Paul Pacun, CEO & Founder of Vablet, to explore a growing challenge across healthcare organizations: We keep adding systems… but are we actually making work better? From clinicians to operations teams, healthcare professionals are juggling multiple tools, platforms, and compliance layers ,often creating more friction instead of improving productivity. This conversation dives deep into what’s really going wrong and what leaders can do differently. Why healthcare technology often slows teams downThe real reason adoption fails (even for great tools)How to deliver faster ROI without long implementation cyclesRedefining success beyond cost savings and revenueThe role of AI in improving workflows and decision-makingBuild vs Buy vs Integrate — how to make the right callPractical advice for healthcare leaders, CIOs, and foundersIf technology doesn’t make life easier for healthcare teams, it’s not innovation , it’s noise. Paul Pacun is the CEO & Founder of Vablet, a platform focused on simplifying access to information and improving team productivity across complex organizations. Better Health Tech is where we explore how technology can make healthcare smarter, simpler, and more human — through real conversations with operators, builders, and leaders.

    34 min

  5. Apr 7

    AI is Changing Healthcare : Are We Ready? | Christina Christy

    Healthcare is changing fast but most systems are still catching up.AI, data, and operations are colliding :here’s what’s actually working.In this episode of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, we sit down with Christina Christy, Director of Health Information Management, to discuss how healthcare operations, data, and technology come together in real-world systems. We explore the day-to-day challenges inside healthcare organizations , from managing teams across hospitals to ensuring accurate data, maintaining compliance, and adapting to AI-driven workflows. This conversation focuses on what actually works in practice, not just theory. In this episode, we cover: Operational challenges in healthcare systemsRole of accurate data in patient careAI in documentation and workflow automationLeadership and team performance in healthcareBalancing technology with human-centered careFuture of healthcare and digital transformationIf you’re working in healthcare, health tech, or building systems in this space, this episode gives a practical, operator-level perspective.🎧 About the GuestChristina Christy is a Health Information Management leader with experience in hospital operations, team leadership, and healthcare data systems. She holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and certifications including RHIA, CPCS, and CRCR.

    18 min

  6. Mar 29

    Human-Centered Healthcare in the Age of Technology | Virginie Augustin (CEO, Aiding with Care)

    In this episode of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, we sit down with Virginie Augustin, CEO of Aiding with Care Health Services, to explore how healthcare can balance technology with compassion. As home healthcare continues to grow, the need for personalized, patient-centered care is more important than ever. Virginie shares her perspective on how the industry is evolving, what families truly value when choosing care, and how leaders can build cultures rooted in empathy. We also discuss the role of technology including telehealth, remote monitoring, and AI and whether it is truly improving care or adding complexity. Key topics covered: The shift toward home-based healthcareBuilding a culture of compassionate careThe impact of technology on caregivers and patientsWorkforce challenges and burnout in healthcareWhat the future of healthcare could look likeThis is a grounded, practical conversation on where healthcare is heading and what it takes to get it right.

    31 min

  7. Mar 22

    Humanizing HealthTech: Does AI Improve Care or Widen the Gap? | Desiree E. Powell

    In this episode of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, Shelby Soto sits down with Desiree E. Powell to explore the real impact of AI in healthcare. From adoption challenges and education gaps to ethical communication and AI bias, this conversation dives into whether HealthTech is truly improving care — or unintentionally widening the gap. A must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation.

    51 min

  8. Feb 22

    AI & Technology in Emergency and Neurocritical Care.

    AI has a lot of potential in triage and diagnostics. For example, identifying stroke patterns on imaging faster, or flagging high-risk patients based on subtle changes in vitals. In neurocritical care, time is everything, so even small improvements in speed and accuracy can have a big impact.

    11 min

  9. Feb 15

    Is HealthTech Actually Making Healthcare Better?

    Every year healthcare buys more software.More dashboards. More alerts. More systems.But here’s the uncomfortable question:Are outcomes improving?Are clinicians less burned out?Are patients getting better experiences?Or are we just adding complexity?In this episode of Better Health Tech, Muhammad Atif explores where technology is truly helping, where it is creating friction, and what leaders should demand from the next generation of digital tools.Because innovation should feel like relief — not extra work.

    29 min
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Better Health Tech brings practical, human conversations to the intersection of healthcare and technology. We focus on real challenges, real operators, and solutions that improve how work actually gets done. Our goal is to build a trusted community where healthcare leaders, clinicians, and technologists can learn from each other, share honest experiences, and cut through the marketing noise. Because innovation should feel like relief, not extra work.

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