Straight Outta Health IT

Straight Outta Health IT

This is Straight Outta Health IT, an unfiltered dialogue of healthcare leaders and influencers covering a wide variety of issues affecting healthcare & the health tech industry. Host Christopher Kunney covers tech in a fresh and candid way you won’t want to miss.

  1. AI at the Crossroads: What Healthcare Leaders shared at HIMSS AI Leadership Strategy Summit

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    AI at the Crossroads: What Healthcare Leaders shared at HIMSS AI Leadership Strategy Summit

    AI is rapidly reshaping healthcare, but the future will depend on how it is implemented responsibly, equitably, and intelligently. In this special crossover episode of Straight Outta Health IT and HIMSSCast, hosts Christopher Kunney, Mike Miliard, and Susan Morse sit down with two health innovation leaders, Dr. Ryan Sadeghian, Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer and practicing pediatrician at the University of Toledo, and Rachini Moosavi, Chief Analytics Officer at UNC Health. Together, they explore how AI, data, and governance are reshaping healthcare from the ground up. Their discussion seamlessly blends frontline experience with enterprise strategy, demonstrating how technology can drive both clinical efficiency and equitable innovation. Dr. Sadeghian presents a physician’s perspective on how generative AI can alleviate workload through targeted applications. He describes a pediatric chatbot his team developed, trained with more than 420 logical pathways to provide safe, easy-to-understand guidance for parents while meeting HIPAA, ADA, and legal standards. His “small wins” approach, focusing on measurable ROI through milestones like denial reduction and workflow improvement, demonstrates how trust, data fluency, and leadership credibility form the foundation of successful AI adoption. Rachini Moosavi dives deeper into data infrastructure and governance, explaining UNC Health’s collaborative approach to building its AI ecosystem. She outlines the journey from data governance to creating an AI & Automation Advisory Group that oversees bias, vendor accountability, and the ethical use of AI. Both guests stress that defining governance, ensuring equity, and maintaining human-centered care are essential as healthcare evolves toward cloud, data mesh, and interoperable systems that enable responsible AI-driven transformation. Tune in and learn how to build an AI-powered healthcare future grounded in trust, governance, and equity! Resources: The hosts: Connect with Susan Morse on LinkedIn here. Follow Healthcare Finance News on LinkedIn and visit their website. Connect with and follow Mike Milliard here. Find out more about Healthcare IT News here. Visit the HIMSS website and connect with them on LinkedIn. Listen to HIMSSCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music! Watch Christopher Kunney’s recent TED Talk here! The guests: Connect with and follow Ryan Sadeghian on LinkedIn and visit his website. Learn more about The University of Toledo Health on their LinkedIn and website. Follow and connect with Rachini Moosavi on LinkedIn. Discover more about UNC Health on LinkedIn and explore their website. Learn more about WellLink on their website and follow them on LinkedIn.

    44 мин.

  2. 23 СЕНТ.

    The AI Prescription: Redesigning Drug Development at Merck

    The race to harness AI in biopharma is on, with billions invested to unlock faster, smarter drug discovery and development. In this episode of Straight Out of Health IT, Matthew Studney, SVP, Global R&D IT & Partnerships at Merck, shares how his team is strengthening foundational platforms, upgrading systems, and driving digital transformation across discovery, development, clinical research, and pharmacovigilance. He explains how Merck is reimagining the flow of data, ensuring access for scientists, and piloting machine learning and generative AI solutions to accelerate research and deliver treatments more effectively. Matt highlights how deep learning models are shortening drug development cycles, how pharmacovigilance safeguards patient safety, and why ensuring representative clinical trial data is critical for global equity. He emphasizes that while innovation creates headlines, scaling is what creates true value, and success depends on building strong foundations that support researchers worldwide. Matt also shares his insights on the future of AI in biopharma, busts myths about hype versus impact, points to challenges of change, and offers advice for early-career professionals: build depth, embrace AI, and be useful. Tune in to hear how AI and data science are transforming the future of drug discovery at Merck!

    30 мин.

  3. 9 СЕНТ.

    The Startup Protocol: Building the Next Generation of Health Innovation

    The most common mistake healthtech founders make is building a great product without aligning it to market, regulatory, and reimbursement realities. In this episode, Sally Ann Frank, Global Health and Life Sciences Lead for Microsoft Startups, discusses her journey from computer science to healthcare innovation and how she helps early-stage companies thrive in the complex healthtech landscape. She reflects on milestones like IoT-driven remote monitoring, the growing centrality of AI, and the cultural shift toward cloud adoption.  Sally shares insights from her book The Startup Protocol, emphasizing the need for startups to align product, go-to-market, and compliance strategies while engaging “proxy customers” early to validate ideas before investing heavily. She highlights the critical role of partnerships, integration with electronic health records, and ensuring solutions solve problems that healthcare organizations are willing to pay to fix.  Diversity and equity are also front and center, with efforts to support minority founders through targeted programs. Looking ahead, Sally previews her upcoming book, The Unicorn Protocol, in which unicorn founders reveal the lessons behind their success, from servant leadership to seizing overlooked opportunities. Tune in and learn how to navigate the unique challenges of building successful digital health startups!

    34 мин.

  4. 2 СЕНТ.

    Authentic AF: Leading Without the Filter

    Authentic leadership is about alignment, not performance. In this episode of Straight Outta Health IT, Dawn Whitney, Founder and CEO of ElevateX Leadership Collective, shares how her 30 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience led her to create a coaching model rooted in intentionality, transformation, and mental health. She explains why many leaders wear masks of relevance and self-worth, and how ElevateX helps them break free from limiting beliefs. Dawn highlights the difference between authentic leadership and performative success, showing how authenticity is grounded in purpose, presence, and truth. She reframes imposter syndrome as a potential superpower, calling on leaders to reject burnout as a badge of honor and instead lead with clarity, rest, and wholeness. The conversation also explores the role of storytelling, the impact of cultural conditioning on leadership, and the importance of organizations that allow people to be fully human. Dawn closes with a vision for the next decade: cultivating “deeper leaders” who shed limiting beliefs, lift others up, and lead unapologetically. Tune in to hear Dawn’s journey and insights on redefining leadership for the future!

    43 мин.

  5. 26 АВГ.

    From White Coat to Webcam: The Rise of the Virtualist Clinician

    The rise of the “virtualist” is reshaping how healthcare is delivered. In this episode of Straight Out of Health IT, Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, Founder and CEO of KeyCare, shares how his platform is building a future for physicians who choose to practice primarily in telehealth. He explains how flexibility, reduced bureaucracy, and expanded insurance coverage have fueled this trend, especially for working parents, frequent travelers, and semi-retired doctors. While some critics point to limits in physical exams, Dr. Berkowitz notes that most diagnoses rely on patient history, and virtual care can improve access, prevent unnecessary ER visits, and even offer valuable glimpses into patients’ home environments. He highlights virtual care’s role in advancing health equity by enabling care outside traditional clinic hours and reducing appointment backlogs for complex cases. By integrating directly with Epic’s MyChart, KeyCare ensures coordinated visits, preserves patient trust, and eliminates the need to repeat medical histories. Even patients without internet access can benefit through phone consultations, which are still better than no care at all. Dr. Berkowitz outlines KeyCare’s differentiator: embedding entirely within Epic to seamlessly share data with health systems, support chronic care through the “three C’s” (cover, co-manage, complete), and offload low-complexity cases from hospitals. He envisions KeyCare evolving into a national virtual medical group that partners with health systems and payers, while leveraging ambient AI to enhance care delivery. Tune in to hear how Dr. Berkowitz is redefining what it means to “see the doctor” in the digital age!

    36 мин.

  6. 19 АВГ.

    Trigger Points: Predicting and Preventing Firearm Suicides with SDoH Data

    Firearm-related suicides are a hidden public health emergency driven by social despair and systemic inequities. In this episode of Straight Out of Health IT, WellLink’s Brian Lane, President and CEO, and Dr. Kim Byas, Vice President of Community Engagement and Impact, share how the Center for Health Affairs in Cleveland partnered with AWS to launch a groundbreaking Social Determinants of Health Innovation Hub. Using clean, harmonized data and predictive modeling, their team has uncovered powerful correlations between firearm suicides and factors like unemployment, housing insecurity, and lack of transportation. This data-driven approach is transforming suicide prevention efforts from reactive to proactive. They discuss how this work has led to targeted interventions, such as deploying trained social workers instead of law enforcement to crisis calls, and inspired replication of the model in other states and internationally. With over 250 organizations collaborating across sectors, the initiative is creating scalable solutions that address both behavioral health crises and their root causes. Brian and Dr. Byas also reveal how AI and large language models are being used to test interventions, improve care pathways, and reduce healthcare costs, all while strengthening community resilience. Their work proves that solving complex health challenges requires both advanced technology and deep community partnerships. Tune in to hear how data, collaboration, and innovation are reshaping the future of suicide prevention!

    53 мин.

  7. 12 АВГ.

    The Fiscal Futurist: How CFIOs Are Driving Smarter Healthcare Decisions with Dr. Carla Haak

    A crucial aspect of alleviating suffering in healthcare involves addressing systemic inefficiencies that make a clinician’s job harder than it needs to be.  In this episode, Dr. Carla Haack, a surgeon turned Chief Financial Informatics Officer, shares her unique journey and explains how her role connects clinical excellence, data, and financial strategy. She illustrates how resolving technological and financial pain points can directly reduce burnout and improve care. Dr. Haack also explores the transformative power of AI in documentation, the importance of holistic wellness, and why multidisciplinary collaboration is key to building a sustainable healthcare future.  Tune in to learn how to unlock synergistic collaborations that improve both the bottom line and the human experience in healthcare!

    48 мин.

  8. 29 ИЮЛ.

    Disruptors and Innovators - Interviews from TX HIMSS Conference

    The future of healthcare will be shaped not just by technology, but by the courage to lead through uncertainty, reimagine outdated systems, and humanize innovation from the inside out. In this special episode from the Texas HIMSS Regional Conference, host Christopher Kunney is joined by three dynamic guests. Marcos Bosche shares how scaling healthcare companies can break free from fragmented systems with customized AI architecture. Dr. Justin Collier reflects on his personal journey from clinical medicine to tech leadership, offering lessons on workflow transformation, cybersecurity, and the promise and risks of AI. Therese Gopaul-Robinson closes with an emotional, insightful look at the leadership crisis in healthcare, explaining why transformation fails without intentional development, inclusion, and confidence-building. Tune in and learn how custom technology, human-centered leadership, and thoughtful AI implementation are not just ideas; they're the building blocks of healthcare’s next chapter!

    55 мин.
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This is Straight Outta Health IT, an unfiltered dialogue of healthcare leaders and influencers covering a wide variety of issues affecting healthcare & the health tech industry. Host Christopher Kunney covers tech in a fresh and candid way you won’t want to miss.

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