Episode Summary:

In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, hosted by Dr. William Strimel, Dr. Strimel sits down with Aaron Nye, Chief Operating Officer at Connect America, a leader in personal emergency response systems and remote patient monitoring solutions.

Aaron shares how connected care technologies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered—especially for aging populations who want to remain independent at home. Drawing from his leadership role overseeing customer operations, he highlights the importance of scalable systems, responsive support, and seamless patient experiences in delivering effective remote care.

The conversation dives into how health IT can address clinician burnout and staffing shortages by extending care beyond traditional settings. Aaron explains how solutions like remote monitoring, emergency response systems, and data-driven care models help reduce hospital readmissions while improving patient safety and engagement.

They also explore the operational challenges of implementing connected health at scale—from integrating technology into workflows to ensuring reliability for vulnerable populations—and why simplicity and trust are critical in adoption.

Key Takeaways:

1. How connected care enables aging in place and improves patient outcomes
2. The role of health IT in reducing clinician burnout and staffing gaps
3. Why operational excellence is critical in remote patient monitoring
4. How scalable support systems drive adoption of digital health tools

Golden Nugget:

“Healthcare doesn’t just happen in hospitals anymore—it happens wherever the patient is.”

Connect with Aaron Nye:

1. LinkedIn: https://theorg.com/org/connect-america-llc/org-chart/aaron-nye
2. Website: https://www.connectamerica.com/

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Healthcare Algorhythm breaks down the systems, strategies, and technologies shaping modern medicine, turning complexity into clarity, one conversation at a time.

In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, hosted by Dr. William Strimel, Dr. Strimel sits down with Christian Milaster, Founder & CEO of Ingenium, a vendor-agnostic boutique consulting firm transforming rural healthcare through sustainable digital health and telehealth implementation.

Christian shares why healthcare’s biggest challenge isn’t innovation, but adoption. Drawing on over a decade of experience working with rural hospitals, FQHCs, and behavioral health organizations, he explains how poor workflows, lack of change management, and misaligned incentives have slowed digital health success—especially post-COVID.

The conversation highlights practical strategies for building clinician trust, designing usable systems, and implementing telehealth and RPM programs that actually scale and improve outcomes in rural communities.

1. Why adoption matters more than innovation in digital health
2. Common mistakes health systems make when implementing telehealth
3. How rural healthcare can scale sustainable digital solutions
4. The importance of clinician buy-in and systems thinking

“You don’t have an innovation problem—you have an adoption problem.”

1. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christianmilaster
2. Website: https://IngeniumDigitalHealth.com

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Healthcare Algorhythm breaks down the systems, strategies, and technologies shaping modern medicine, turning complexity into clarity, one conversation at a time.

In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, hosted by Dr. William Strimel, Dr. Strimel sits down with Stecy Ola, psychiatric provider, to discuss the real-world challenges of delivering accessible mental health care in underserved communities.

Stecy shares insights from frontline clinical practice, highlighting barriers such as transportation, technology access, language differences, and stigma. The conversation explores how hybrid care models, community-based support, and patient-centered workflows can improve engagement and continuity of care.

The episode also touches on lessons from telehealth expansion, shifting payer dynamics, and why technology must be paired with human support to create meaningful mental health outcomes.

1. Why access remains the biggest challenge in mental health care
2. How community-based and hybrid care models improve engagement
3. The importance of patient-centered workflows over technology alone

“Real impact in mental health starts with meeting people where they are.”

1. Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/stecy-ola-owings-mills-md/1640129

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In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, hosted by Dr. William Strimel, Dr. Strimel sits down with David M. Wild, MD, MBA, Chief Clinical Officer and physician executive, to discuss how quality improvement, analytics, and people-first leadership are reshaping patient experience in healthcare.

Dr. Wild shares his transition from anesthesiology to executive leadership and explains why many healthcare metrics fail to reflect meaningful outcomes. The conversation explores how better measurement, trust-building touchpoints, and smarter use of data can drive patient engagement, improve care delivery, and support scalable innovation across complex health systems.

1. Why healthcare must move beyond measuring volume to measuring meaning
2. How poorly defined metrics can distort patient experience and outcomes
3. The connection between trust, engagement, and better clinical results
4. Common pitfalls health tech founders face when entering complex health systems
5. How analytics, AI, and leadership alignment can scale patient-centered care

“Patient experience isn’t about chasing metrics—it’s about measuring what matters, building trust, and connecting process improvements to real outcomes.”

1. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/david-m-wild-md-mba

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Healthcare Algorhythm breaks down the systems, strategies, and technologies shaping modern medicine, turning complexity into clarity, one conversation at a time.

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In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, Dr. William Strimel, we’re joined by Dr. Tammy Penhollow, D.O.—Architect of Motion, Stanford-trained regenerative medicine educator, and CEO/Medical Director of Precision Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Penhollow guides listeners through the revolutionary field of regenerative medicine, highlighting how it harnesses the body’s own cells—like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells from bone marrow or fat—to promote healing and restore function in joints, muscles, and the spine.

Dr. Penhollow shares her personal journey from traditional pain management, where temporary fixes like steroids and nerve ablations dominated, to creating a patient-centered, regenerative approach focused on long-term health and autonomy. She explains the importance of prehab, lifestyle optimization—including nutrition, sleep, and anti-inflammatory strategies—and technology-driven interventions to maximize treatment outcomes.

The episode also dives into innovative tools at Precision Regenerative Medicine, such as musculoskeletal ultrasound for precision cell delivery and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to optimize mind-body readiness for treatment. Dr. Penhollow emphasizes that these therapies are accessible to everyone—not just professional athletes—and can significantly reduce the need for invasive surgeries like knee replacements or spinal fusions.

Key Takeaways:

1. Regenerative medicine uses the body’s own cells to facilitate natural healing in musculoskeletal conditions
2. Prehab and lifestyle optimization are critical for treatment success
3. Advanced technologies like rTMS and precision ultrasound enhance patient outcomes
4. Data-driven, patient-centered care empowers autonomy and measurable progress
5. Early intervention and proper preparation can prevent progression of joint degeneration

Golden Nugget:

“Your body is capable of healing itself. Our role is to guide, optimize, and partner with patients so they can regain control, mobility, and independence.”

Connect with Dr. Tammy Penhollow:

1. LinkedIn: Tammy Penhollow, D.O.
2. Website: Precision Regenerative Medicine
3. YouTube Channel: Dr. Tammy Penhollow

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Healthcare Algorhythm breaks down the systems, strategies, and technologies shaping modern medicine, turning complexity into clarity, one conversation at a time.

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In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, Dr. William Strimel sits down with Brendie Barnes, RN, BSN, Health and Wellness Expert and CEO/co-founder of Aging Well in Mount Eagle, Tennessee, to explore patient engagement, functional exercise, and strategies for helping older adults remain independent in their homes.

Brendie shares insights from her career in startups, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring, explaining why technology alone isn’t enough to engage patients—especially Medicare-aged clients. She discusses how combining in-home visits, personalized clinical support, and functional exercise plans improves outcomes, prevents hospitalizations, and empowers patients to feel better while staying active.

The conversation also highlights caregiver support, tools for maintaining independence, and innovative scoring systems for evaluating facilities and resources. Brendie emphasizes the importance of trust, human intervention, and personalized care alongside technology, showing how Aging Well is creating meaningful impact for both patients and families.

Key Takeaways:

1. How combining technology and in-home clinical support boosts patient engagement
2. The role of functional exercise in maintaining independence and delaying higher levels of care
3. Tools and strategies to support caregivers and monitor patients effectively
4. Innovative approaches for families to select the right facilities and resources

Golden Nugget:

“Independence is powerful, and with the right tools and support, people can stay in their homes longer and healthier.”

Connect with Brendie:

1. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brendiekeane
2. Website: wellbybarnes.com

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Healthcare Algorhythm breaks down the systems, strategies, and technologies shaping modern medicine, turning complexity into clarity, one conversation at a time.

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In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, Dr. William Strimel sits down with Jared Torkelson, President of the American Society of Osteoporosis Providers and Bone Health Specialist, to explore osteoporosis, bone health, and strategies to prevent fractures before they happen.

Jared shares insights from his career in adult reconstruction and bone health, explaining the challenges of underdiagnosis, the critical role of DEXA scans, and emerging technologies like opportunistic CT scans and AI-driven predictive tools. He breaks down practical strategies for maintaining bone strength at any age, including exercise, nutrition, supplements, and family history considerations.

The conversation also delves into the broader impact of osteoporosis on healthcare, the importance of provider education, and how organizations like the American Society of Osteoporosis Providers are advancing awareness, prevention, and treatment for patients nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why early detection and prevention of osteoporosis is critical
2. How DEXA scans and AI tools are improving diagnosis and risk assessment
3. Practical lifestyle strategies to maintain bone health
4. The role of provider education and specialty organizations in reducing fracture risk

Golden Nugget:

“Osteoporosis doesn’t have to be inevitable—prevention and early intervention can change the trajectory of your bone health.”

Connect with Jared:

1. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jared-torkelson-2a96a6280

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In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, Dr. William Strimel sits down with Sridhar Uyyala, Founder and CEO of TensorLinks Inc, to explore how agentic artificial intelligence is reimagining access to healthcare, reducing administrative friction, and enhancing the patient experience.

Sridhar shares insights from his 20+ years of software engineering experience across military, defense, and healthcare, explaining how AI agents can perform complex administrative tasks, orchestrate workflows, and turn raw operational data into actionable intelligence. He explains the evolution from early AI and deep learning projects to today’s large language models (LLMs) and how these models serve as building blocks for intelligent agents in healthcare settings.

The conversation also covers the challenges of adopting AI in real-world healthcare environments, including human-in-the-loop integration, patient trust, domain-specific customization, and operational standardization across clinics.

1. What agentic AI is and how it differs from traditional automation
2. How AI agents handle front desk, scheduling, billing, and operational tasks
3. The importance of human oversight and continuous learning in healthcare AI
4. Transforming administrative data into actionable insights for clinic leadership

“AI only works when it’s designed to solve real problems, not just because it’s technologically possible.”

1. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sridharuyyala

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In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, Dr. William Strimel, Dr. Strimel sits down with Nita Akoh, Founder & CEO of MyAtlas, to explore how AI, neuroscience, and mobile data are enabling earlier detection of mental health decline before a crisis occurs.

Nita shares her personal journey into neuroscience and how it led to building MyAtlas, a platform inspired by functional MRI research and designed to identify mental health risk using everyday digital signals from smartphones and wearables. The conversation highlights how technology can close access gaps, reduce clinician burden, and support timely intervention.

They also discuss the real-world impact of MyAtlas, including preventing thousands of mental health crises from escalating, while addressing key challenges in behavioral health such as access, equity, data privacy, and reimbursement.

1. How AI and mobile data detect mental health decline early
2. The role of neuroscience in personalized mental health care
3. Why early intervention matters in crisis prevention
4. Using technology to improve access and outcomes

“You can’t prevent a crisis if you only act when it’s already happening.”

1. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nitaakoh

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Healthcare Algorhythm, hosted by Dr. William Strimel, Dr. Strimel sits down with Tiffany Anghel, CEO of RevTech Healthcare Technology Consulting, to unpack healthcare regulations, EHR systems, and what interoperability really means for today’s healthcare ecosystem.

Tiffany shares insights from her 15-year career in healthcare technology, explaining how federal mandates like the 21st Century Cures Act and TEFCA are reshaping data sharing, compliance, and provider workflows. She breaks down the real-world challenges providers and startups face, including administrative burden, vendor fatigue, staffing shortages, and regulatory risk.

The conversation also explores AI in healthcare, data privacy, patient consent, and why trust and transparency are essential as interoperability expands nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why interoperability matters for providers and patients
2. What TEFCA and the Cures Act mean in practice
3. How regulations impact healthcare innovation
4. The role of trust and consent in health data sharing

Golden Nugget:

“Interoperability only works if it’s built on trust.”

Connect with Tiffany:

1. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffanny-anghel

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