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In this episode, Joy talks with Chemu Langat, the Chief Operating Officer of Best Buy Health, whose journey from biomedical engineering and aerospace to global health initiatives in Africa has led to innovative solutions in healthcare. Chemu explains how Best Buy Health is leveraging its logistical and technology expertise to enable care at home, collaborating with healthcare partners like Atrium Health to co-create solutions, and utilizing a specialized team similar to Best Buy's Geek Squad, trained to assist with health-related technology setup, support, and digital literacy, without replacing the role of healthcare professionals. It's an insightful conversation on bridging the gap between technology and healthcare for improved outcomes and accessibility.

In this episode, Dr. Geeta Nayyar, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of "Dead Wrong," returns to the show to discuss her book and the critical issue of mis and disinformation in healthcare, particularly in the age of AI and digital technology. The conversation explores the importance of rebuilding trust in healthcare, acknowledging past mistakes, and bridging the gap between medical professionals and the public. Dr. Nayyar also emphasizes the need for a science-focused PR campaign and leveraging social media and AI to combat the spread of misinformation, ultimately aiming to empower individuals with accurate information in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.

Live from Arizona HIMSS, Joy welcomes welcomes Alice Raia and Melissa Kotrys, who share their unique perspectives on navigating the complex world of healthcare. Alice Raia, CIO of Equality Health, discusses her journey from software engineering to healthcare, driven by a desire to improve the patient experience after witnessing her family's struggle with cancer. She highlights Equality Health's role in value-based care for Medicaid patients and their use of data-driven technology to empower healthcare practices. Melissa Kotrys, CEO of Contexture, elaborates on the organization's mission to connect healthcare data systems and improve patient outcomes in Arizona and Colorado. She emphasizes the impact of data analytics in identifying gaps in care and facilitating better healthcare decisions. Together, Alice and Melissa provide valuable insights into innovative approaches to healthcare delivery and data utilization, making this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating the healthcare puzzle.

In this final episode of the series from guest host, Dana Trampas, we wrap up our Global Health Equity Week content with an enlightening conversation featuring Bre Loughlin. From her early days at the bedside to becoming a nurse executive at Epic, Bre's career is a powerful illustration of her steadfast commitment to healthcare. Her diverse experience equips her to mend healthcare disparities, facilitating meaningful collaboration between health organizations and communities. Tune in for an uplifting dialogue and find out how Bre is steering constructive shifts in healthcare. Don't miss this concluding episode that brings our focus on Global Health Equity Week to a close, and offers invaluable insights from a true healthcare visionary.

In this episode, guest host Dana Trampas talks with Dr. Anne Snowdon, a trailblazer in healthcare strategy and equity, with extensive research contributions spanning health system innovation and transformation, supply chain, automotive health and safety, and injury prevention. Dr. Snowdon's work extends to advancing workforce sustainability and economic recovery post-pandemic. Explore her inspiring journey in this podcast episode.