InteropNow! Podcast

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The InteropNow! Podcast features conversations about healthcare interoperability and the technology solutions that will transform the business of healthcare through better data sharing. As the industry transitions to APIs, we will share highlights from innovative projects, thought leaders and healthcare providers who are paving the way forward for better health services. InteropNow! is a live demonstration at the ViVE Event where the brightest minds and best solutions in healthcare interoperability will show you how to take your business to the next level by creating maximum data availability.

  1. 9月10日

    Killing the Clipboard: How CMS, CARIN, and the Private Sector Are Transforming Healthcare

    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 patient-centered. Together, they unpack some of the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now, including: The latest updates from CMS on modernizing digital healthcare b.well’s transition to becoming a CMS-aligned network CARIN Alliance’s accomplishments and bold vision for what’s ahead National initiatives shaping the healthcare landscape—and what they mean for patients, providers, and innovators How organizations can work alongside TEFCA The three key steps needed to finally “kill the clipboard” The critical role of the private sector in advancing progress A Little About Kristen: Kristen Valdes is the founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health. She is a transformative force in today’s healthcare marketplace, spearheading the conversation on how empowering consumers can transform healthcare delivery. Kristen is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years in the industry and has dedicated her life to pioneering inventive solutions. This quest has been largely driven by her powerful personal story as the mother of a child suffering from a significant autoimmune disorder. A Little About Ryan: Ryan Howells is a nationally recognized expert in digital health policy and interoperability. Based in Leavitt Partners’ Washington, D.C. office, he collaborates with the private sector, the White House, Congress, HHS, and the VHA to improve health care nationwide.

    24 分鐘
  2. 7月30日

    InteropNow! @ ViVE: Can We Talk? Fixing Healthcare Communication One Message at a Time with DirectTrust

    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 world of healthcare communication security. DirectTrust are the architects working behind the scenes to build the digital bridges that could revolutionize how your medical information travels safely between providers. Identity-verified communication is absolutely critical for patient safety In this episode, they talk about: Why identity-verified communication is critical in healthcare Push-based interoperability vs. query-based exchange: What’s the difference and why it matters How DirectTrust enhances healthcare interoperability and secure communication Understanding Direct Secure Messaging and its role in protected health information (PHI) exchange The challenges of creating a national directory of healthcare providers How the Elizabeth Dole Veterans Act improves care coordination between the VA and community providers A Little About Kathryn: Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, MBA, CHPC, CHTS, is the Chief Strategy Officer at DirectTrust, where she leads strategic partnerships, community engagement, and national efforts to advance trusted health information exchange. With over 15 years in health IT, she’s helped shape standards, policies, and technology around privacy, interoperability, and provider communication. A former HIPAA compliance officer, Kathryn’s insights have been featured across top health IT publications and podcasts. She’s been recognized as one of Healthjump’s “10 Healthcare IT Leaders You Should Know” and the 2022 HITMC Marketing Professional of the Year. She also founded the Interoperability Hero and Team Interop initiatives, celebrating innovation and collaboration in healthcare tech.

    24 分鐘
  3. 7月22日

    InteropNow! @ ViVE: 5G Rx: How T-Mobile Is Rewriting Healthcare Connectivity

    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 healthcare communication and workflow The hidden impact of next-gen networks on healthcare infrastructure Why many organizations are rethinking their connectivity strategies The real limits of Wi-Fi—and why 5G is the perfect companion Built-in security: How T-Mobile keeps sensitive data safe Making the numbers work: How to track ROI on your network investments A deep dive into T-Mobile’s collaboration with SAVA Systems—and how their latest innovations are accelerating remote diagnostics A Little About Jay: Jay is a T-Mobile senior sales manager, 5G ANS/Enterprise Connectivity Sales - T-Mobile for Business. As a Senior Sales Manager within T-Mobile for Business Solution Sales Organization, Jay leads a dedicated team of sales specialists who are knocking down walls and barriers to drive the adoption of T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone (5GSA) Advanced Network Solutions in the healthcare sector. Their mission is to empower healthcare providers with cutting-edge secure connectivity, including Hybrid and Private Networks, to enhance patient care, streamline clinical operations, and support digital health innovations.

    24 分鐘
  4. 7月8日

    InteropNow! @ ViVE: Building Confidence in Health Data Interoperability with PIQI

    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 across different formats like FHIR, CCDA, and HL7. Charlie emphasizes the importance of data quality for healthcare analytics, decision support, and AI, and explains how PIQI scores data quality with detailed metrics. In this episode, they talk about: PIQI Alliance provides a standardized framework to measure healthcare data quality.  The framework is vendor-agnostic and works across multiple data formats (FHIR, CCDA, HL7). PIQI scores data at holistic and data-class levels (labs, medications, and immunizations). PIQI is open source to make it available for everyone. Clinical Architecture offers a commercial implementation called PIQXL Gateway for practical use. The framework is being balloted through HL7 for validation, but is not rooted solely in HL7 standards. Data quality is critical for effective AI use in healthcare. The alliance encourages industry participation to improve the framework. PIQI can help organizations meet regulatory requirements and improve data governance. The PIQI website offers resources, documentation, and ways to get involved. A Little About Charlie: Charlie Harp is the founder and CEO of Clinical Architecture, a pioneer in healthcare data innovation. With over 35 years in the industry, he led the creation of the first deterministic engine for semantic interoperability. Today, he drives Clinical Architecture’s mission to transform healthcare through cutting-edge software and expert-led services. A frequent speaker and thought leader, Charlie also hosts the Informonster podcast, where he dives into data quality, interoperability, and the future of health IT.

    25 分鐘
  5. 6月25日

    InteropNow! @ ViVE: The Digital Front Door: Identity Management’s Role in Healthcare Security

    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 healthcare, where adherence to standards such as HIPAA is essential.  Sault emphasizes the need for proactive measures in identity verification and the role of APIs in improving data interoperability. They also cover the evolving landscape of healthcare technology, the balance between security and user experience, and the importance of patient empowerment in selecting providers.  In this episode, they talk about: The critical role of identity management in ensuring secure and efficient healthcare delivery Ping monitors API traffic, detects threats, and preemptively eliminates threats  Specific challenges organizations face in healthcare identity management Give up privacy for convenience How Ping Identity differentiates itself from competitors in the identity management space Future trends in healthcare tech regarding interoperability and how healthcare security systems will look A Little About Chris: Chris Sault is a passionate and results-oriented sales leader with over 24 years of experience in the software industry, focusing primarily on analytics and identity management. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded go-to-market development for the healthcare verticalization at Qlik, ForgeRock, and Ping Identity, driving massive business growth and revolutionizing user experiences. Chris resides in the Boston, MA area with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family, golfing, practicing yoga, and engaging in various outdoor activities.

    22 分鐘
  6. 5月15日

    InteropNow! @ ViVE: Frictionless Healthcare: Why Connected Platforms Are the Future

    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 how Horizontal Digital is bridging gaps between patients, providers, and systems—makinghealthcare more accessible, efficient, and secure. Got questions or feedback? Reach out to the Horizontal Digital team at contact@horizontal.com. In this episode, they talk about: 🚀 The journey of Horizontal Digital and its mission to humanize digital experiences in healthcare 🔗 How interoperability is key to connecting patients, providers, and platforms⚙️ Frictionless integration enabled by cutting-edge healthcaretechnology💡 Top challenges facing healthcare CIOs today—and what’s being done to solve them📊 Why FHIR implementation is still lagging and what that means for the industry 🌐 Addressing the digital divide and healthcare accessibility🛠️ How Horizontal Digital supports organizations by implementing custom tech solutions  🤖 AI’s growing role in healthcare and how to build a thoughtful, strategic AI roadmap 💬 Why AI should enhance—not replace—human interaction📈 How data + AI can drive actionable insights for better health outcomes A Little About Sheetal: With over a decade in technology consulting, Sheetal has grown from guiding enterprise digital transformation programs for global enterprises to leading a worldwide team of nearly 300 architects, engineers, developers, and analysts. His team is tasked with planning and implementing programs that align people, processes, technology, and data to deliver meaningful business ROI. He is a Salesforce Data Cloud Partner Advisory Board member, and his technology expertise spans multiple clouds, including Experience, Engagement, Content, Commerce, and Data.

    25 分鐘
  7. 4月30日

    InteropNow! @ ViVE: Achieving Seamless Medical Device Interoperability with Philips

    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 thoughtful decision-making when managing healthcare data and the value of adopting a vendor-neutral infrastructure. Tune in for insights on the future of healthcare data integration and its impact on both providers and patients. In this episode, they talk about: How Phillips is achieving interoperability for patients Are health systems' data strategies ready for this transition? Sit down with your team and make thoughtful decisions about how to manage data The importance of putting in a vendor-neutral infrastructure How the acquisition of Capsule has impacted advancement in Philips Ensuring patients’ privacy and help them be more comfortable around devices A Little About Elad Benjamin: Elad Benjamin is the newly appointed Head of AI Innovation at Philips, bringing over 20 years of experience in Healthcare IT. With expertise in enterprise informatics and imaging, Elad has held senior roles including GM of Radiology and AI Informatics at Philips. Before joining Philips, he co-founded Zebra Medical Vision, a leader in AI and Deep Learning for radiology. Elad also played a key role in Lumenis' NASDAQ IPO and led Carestream’s Healthcare Information Solutions group. He holds an MBA from Stanford and a BSc from Tel Aviv University.

    21 分鐘
  8. 4月25日

    InteropNow! @ ViVE: Your Medical Records, Safer and Smarter: The CLEAR and Selfii Approach

    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 episode, they talk about How CLEAR and Selfii are helping patients and healthcare organizations reduce friction and enhance data security Selfii’s mission to empower individuals and enterprises to unlock the full value of their health records The surprising ways HIPAA has been weaponized—and what it means for patients and providers The difference between interoperability and portability, and why both matter How cybersecurity underpins the missions of both CLEAR and SelfiiHow Selfii supports B2B partners without requiring licensed medical professionals A Little About Jason and Anil: Jason Sherwin is a healthcare innovator with 15 years in health tech, specializing in business development and product strategy. Known for leading technology-driven change, he thrives in cross-functional collaboration across the C-suite, IT, operations, and marketing. While earning his MBA at NYU Stern, he applied his studies in real time—sharpening his focus on leadership, change management, and metrics-driven transformation. Anil Sethi is the CEO of Selfii, a healthcare data company driven by personal loss and professional vision. A serial entrepreneur, Anil has built and sold several companies, including Gliimpse (acquired by Apple) and Ciitizen (acquired by Invitae). His mission is deeply personal—after caring for his sister Tania through her battle with cancer, Anil witnessed firsthand the failure of structured data to capture a patient’s true story. Today, he’s redefining how healthcare data is accessed and understood—putting people, not paperwork, at the center of care.

    26 分鐘

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The InteropNow! Podcast features conversations about healthcare interoperability and the technology solutions that will transform the business of healthcare through better data sharing. As the industry transitions to APIs, we will share highlights from innovative projects, thought leaders and healthcare providers who are paving the way forward for better health services. InteropNow! is a live demonstration at the ViVE Event where the brightest minds and best solutions in healthcare interoperability will show you how to take your business to the next level by creating maximum data availability.