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Brought to you by Health Data Movers, the QuickHITs podcast wants to bring you inside the world of healthcare technology. We'll cover industry trends, news, conferences as well as interviews with leaders in the industry.

  1. 4D AGO

    Pediatric Health Mergers & AI with John Henderson

    In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with John Henderson, VP, CIO & Digital Officer at Rady Children's Health, for a timely conversation on leadership, integration, and mission-driven innovation in pediatric healthcare. John shares his journey into pediatric healthcare and how purpose-driven work has shaped his leadership philosophy. He offers an inside look at guiding a complex health system merger, bringing together platforms, teams, and cultures while maintaining a relentless focus on patient care. For John, technology is never the end goal — it is a means to simplify workflows, reduce friction for clinicians, and improve the experience for families navigating care. The conversation flows into what it truly takes to unify data across organizations, build strong governance models, and create a flexible architecture that can adapt to rapid shifts in AI and digital capabilities. John discusses the importance of simplification in digital ecosystems, the balance between accessibility and security, and why perfection cannot stand in the way of progress during large-scale transformation. Grounded in real-world experience, this episode explores how healthcare leaders can stay resilient, future-ready, and patient-focused while navigating mergers, modernization, and emerging technologies.

    39 min

  2. JAN 28

    Building Becker's Healthcare, Health System M&A, and Turning Data Into Action with Scott Becker

    In this episode of QuickHITs, hosts Tyler Smith and Ken Booth sit down with Scott Becker, founder of Becker's Healthcare and partner at McGuireWoods, for an in-depth conversation on entrepreneurship, healthcare transformation, and the future of the industry. Scott shares his journey from practicing law to building Becker's Healthcare into one of the most influential healthcare media platforms in the country — including the early pivots, grit, and team-driven growth that shaped its success. The discussion dives into today's accelerating wave of health system mergers and acquisitions, the role of scale in healthcare innovation, and the real challenges leaders face when integrating data and technology across complex organizations. The conversation also explores where AI is delivering immediate value, from ambient clinical tools to administrative workflows, and why simplicity and ease of use are key to turning data into meaningful action. Scott offers leadership insights on building thriving teams, doubling down on what works, and maintaining momentum in times of change. To close, Scott previews his upcoming book, Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, Scale with Confidence, sharing what inspired him to write it and what readers can expect. Whether you're a healthcare leader, entrepreneur, or innovator, this episode offers practical lessons and perspective on building organizations in a rapidly evolving industry.

    47 min

  3. JAN 14

    Turning Healthcare Data Strategy into Execution with Mohammed Abdelaziz

    In this episode of QuickHITs, we're excited to welcome Mohammed Abdelaziz, MD, MPH, FACP, Hospital Medicine Medical Director at Bon Secours Mercy Health King Mills Hospital. Dr. Abdelaziz brings deep experience navigating the real-world challenges of healthcare data, strategy, and execution. Throughout our conversation, Mohammed shares insight on how organizations can move beyond planning to operationalize data initiatives, common pitfalls leaders encounter, and the practical approaches that help turn complex data challenges into measurable outcomes. This episode is full of thoughtful perspectives for anyone working to modernize healthcare technology, improve interoperability, or build momentum around data-driven transformation. Listen now to hear how strategic focus and thoughtful execution can unlock value in healthcare data.

    32 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    How Great CIOs Lead: Insights from Luis Taveras, PhD

    In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith and Ken Booth sit down with Luis Taveras, SVP & CIO at Jefferson Health, for a deep and engaging conversation about what modern technology leadership in healthcare truly requires. Luis shares how he approaches building IT cultures rooted in trust, curiosity, and accountability. He also shares why leaders must stay grounded in continuous learning as the industry evolves. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the increasingly strategic role of CIOs, the balancing act between innovation and operational excellence, and the importance of aligning teams around a shared purpose. His global experience and academic lens offer a thoughtful roadmap for how healthcare technology organizations can transform with intention rather than noise. It's an insightful, generous discussion filled with wisdom from a leader who has seen healthcare IT from every angle. And at the end of the episode, Luis introduces his book, The 90-Day CIO, which helps CIOs and IT leaders accelerate their impact by learning from his experience. All proceeds from the book go directly to charity.

    33 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    Inside Pediatric Innovation with J.D. Whitlock

    In this episode of QuickHITs, hosts Ken Booth and Tyler Smith talk with J.D. Whitlock, Chief Information Officer at Dayton Children's Hospital, about what makes pediatric healthcare IT uniquely challenging, and where innovation is heading next. With 30 years in healthcare and a career spanning operational leadership and Air Force service, J.D. offers a clear, practical look at how technology impacts families, clinicians, and care teams in a pediatric system. He breaks down why children's hospitals often receive new digital tools later than adult health systems, and how tight CIO collaboration across pediatric organizations helps close that gap. J.D. also discusses the real-world complexity of MyChart access, privacy, and guardianship, where teens, divorced parents, and multiple caregivers require thoughtful workflows and communication. He shares how Dayton Children's is adopting ambient AI scribes, pediatric-specific documentation, and Epic's evolving AI tools to reduce clinician burden and improve the patient and family experience. The conversation touches on the state of interoperability, what CIOs should know about the "AI will replace the EHR" narrative, and why strong governance and prioritization ultimately determine the success of any new technology. J.D. closes with a look at what's ahead for Dayton Children's, from expanding primary care to enhancing their digital front door with Epic's new patient-facing AI capabilities. This episode offers practical insights for CIOs, CMIOs, informaticists, and healthcare leaders navigating the fast-changing world of pediatric IT and AI.

    34 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Advancing Community Health Through Innovation with Alex Romillo & Oscar Perez

    In this episode of QuickHITs, we sit down with Alex Romillo, CEO, and Oscar Perez, Chief Applications and Innovation Officer at Health Choice Network (HCN). Together, they share how HCN is using technology, data, and mission-driven leadership to support community health centers across the country. Alex reflects on his nearly 30-year journey with HCN—from joining as employee #17 to leading a 400-person network focused on improving access to care for underserved populations. Oscar discusses his path through major academic and public health systems and why he ultimately chose to help HCN modernize care delivery at scale. They walk through HCN's multi-state Epic implementation, their approach to data migration, and how AI-powered tools like ambient documentation are reducing burden and improving provider-patient interactions. Both leaders emphasize the importance of data equity, strong governance, and keeping innovation grounded in the real needs of clinicians and the communities they serve. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on how technology, when aligned with mission, can expand access, strengthen quality, and drive meaningful transformation across the safety net.

    48 min

  7. 10/22/2025

    From Bedside to Boardroom: Leading Clinical Systems at Boys Town, with Amber Schuetz

    In this episode of QuickHITs, we're joined by Amber Schuetz, Director of Clinical Systems at Boys Town National Research Hospital. Amber's story is one of transformation. Starting her career as a registered nurse in critical care and clinics, she stepped into healthcare IT to become a leader who bridges clinical insight with digital innovation. Amber shares the defining moments that shaped her leadership style, including the mentor who encouraged her to take on stretch assignments and instilled in her the principles of servant leadership. She discusses leading Boys Town through a smooth Epic go-live, training nearly 1,700 users, and even presenting her work at Epic's XGM conference, all while ensuring clinicians and staff felt supported every step of the way. She also reflects on Boys Town's unique history and mission, serving primarily pediatric patients, and how clinical systems play a crucial role in supporting children and families. From embracing AI-powered tools like DAX and Copilot to focusing on relationship-building across IT and clinical leadership, Amber demonstrates how technology can enable trust, improve care, and drive meaningful outcomes. Please tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and how healthcare IT can serve as a strategic enabler of quality, safety, and innovation in pediatric care.

    33 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    Building Equity and Trust in Healthcare with Dr. Nneka Sederstrom

    In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Nneka Sederstrom, Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepin Healthcare. As the organization's first leader in this role, Nneka shares how Hennepin responded to the death of George Floyd by creating a system-wide strategy to confront racism in healthcare and build lasting trust with the community. Nneka reflects on the challenges and successes of launching a year-long, 44-hour anti-racism training for more than 7,000 employees, and why education and awareness are critical foundations for equity work. She explores the complexity of measuring progress in meaningful ways. From rethinking how identity is captured in EHRs to creating innovative forums like a "failure conference" that encourages honest dialogue and shared learning. She also breaks down the importance of listening to and believing patient stories, building champions for change at every level of leadership, and why persistence is crucial when addressing deeply rooted inequities within the healthcare system. Please tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, courage, and the future of health equity and why, as Neka reminds us, "everything is figureoutable."

    36 min
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Brought to you by Health Data Movers, the QuickHITs podcast wants to bring you inside the world of healthcare technology. We'll cover industry trends, news, conferences as well as interviews with leaders in the industry.

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  • Creator
    Health Data Movers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
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