HITea With Grace

Today on HITea With Grace, I was honored to sit down with the brilliant Anne Tumlinson—CEO of ATI Advisory and Founder of Daughterhood, a nonprofit community for family caregivers. Anne brings a unique blend of policy expertise, research insight, and personal passion to the conversation as we unpack the complexities of long-term care in America.

From the broken financing system to where tech and innovation can (and can’t) help, Anne doesn’t hold back. She breaks down:

We also explore Anne’s views on what it takes to change the system—from how providers think about care, to how we support caregivers with real tools, training, and respect.

And of course, we wrap with a little tea talk! Anne shares the story behind her mug, what drives her, and advice she’d give to women leading in healthcare and health IT.

Happy National Nurses Week!

I was honored to be invited to attend the PointClickCare Summit to interview Cheryl Field in person—a dynamic nurse informaticist and health IT leader making waves in the space. We dive into a rich conversation about the intersection of AI, nursing, and clinical workflows—straight from someone who’s walking the walk in healthcare innovation.

Cheryl shares how her career path led her to PointClickCare and offers sharp insights on:

We also get personal—Cheryl opens up about how she works best, navigates life’s challenges, and shares empowering advice for women in health IT.

And of course, we spill a little tea! Cheryl shows off her mug of choice and the story behind it, keeping things cozy and real. Plot twist, she gifted me some delicious tea as a thank you for the interview!

Don’t miss this one—tune in now to be inspired by Cheryl’s wisdom and warmth.

In this ViVE conference edition of HITea With Grace, I sit down with Nadine Peever, health IT expert, for a powerful conversation at the intersection of technology, care coordination, and women’s health.

Nadine brings both deep professional expertise and lived experience to the table. As someone who’s worked across the healthcare data landscape—and personally navigated the complexities of the system while managing endometriosis—she offers a rare, dual-perspective on why interoperability isn't just a tech problem, it's a patient care problem.

In this episode, we explore:

This conversation gets to the heart of how interoperability and innovation can (and must) serve patients, especially those who have historically been overlooked in health system design and data strategies.

Nadine’s voice is a crucial one—grounded in technical knowledge, policy awareness, and the kind of insight only lived experience can offer.

Tune in and follow HITea With Grace for more conversations with women transforming healthcare from the inside out.

In this special ViVE conference episode of HITea With Grace, I’m joined by my friend and founder of Kepler Team, Olga Muller, a powerhouse in the health tech space helping startups and digital health companies overcome one of their biggest early hurdles: interoperability.

As Founding Partner and CEO of Kepler Team, Olga works directly with early-stage and scaling companies to untangle complex integrations, navigate compliance, and avoid the all-too-common pitfalls of entering the EHR ecosystem. This episode is a must-listen for anyone building in healthcare—and especially for startups that want to play smart, move fast, and avoid getting sidelined by the unspoken rules of the industry.

We dig into:

Olga brings deep operational experience and sharp insight into the nuance of health tech infrastructure. Her advice is clear, actionable, and rooted in hard-won experience helping startups survive and scale in one of the toughest industries out there.

Whether you’re founding a company, scaling one, or just want to understand the hidden dynamics shaping the digital health landscape—this conversation is packed with insight you won’t want to miss.

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In this special ViVE conference edition of HITea With Grace, I’m joined by two powerhouse leaders and co-hosts of the Health Tech Talk Show: Kat McDavitt, President of Innsena, CEO of the Zorya Foundation, investor, and health equity advocate—and Lisa Bari, CEO of Civitas Networks for Health, a national voice in interoperability, data strategy, and value-based care.

Together, they’re creating space for bold, unfiltered conversations in healthcare—and they brought that same energy to our discussion. We dig into the critical issues shaping the future of health IT and explore the real-world challenges of driving change in a complex, often inequitable system.

In this episode, we discuss:

And as the conversation wraps, Kat and Lisa offer a powerful insight: that real leadership is rooted in community. Their key to success? Each other. Having a trusted peer to give honest feedback, challenge your thinking, and offer support is essential—not just for surviving the health tech space, but for changing it.

If you care about the future of healthcare, policy, and equity, this episode will leave you inspired—and ready to get real about what it takes to lead.

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In this special ViVE conference edition of HITea With Grace, I’m joined by Rachel Blum, Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Verato, for an important conversation about one of healthcare’s most foundational challenges: getting patient identity right.

Rachel shares her career journey into health IT leadership and breaks down the concept of Healthcare Master Data Management (MDM)—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts nearly every facet of care delivery. We explore what happens when health systems don’t have a clear view of “who is who” across records and settings, and how a more unified identity approach can improve both clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.

In this episode, we dive into:

Rachel also opens up about the personal habits and life strategies that help her thrive in a demanding industry, and shares what she wishes she had known earlier in her career.

Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded conversation that sheds light on the hidden infrastructure powering patient-centered care.

In this special ViVE conference episode, I'm joined by friend and visionary, the dynamic Sabrina Runbeck, Co-Founder and CEO of PulsePoint Path, for a candid and insightful conversation about the realities—and possibilities—for women founders in health tech.

Before becoming a startup leader, Sabrina faced clinician burnout firsthand. That experience became a turning point, fueling her mission to reshape healthcare from the inside out. Her story is one that so many in the industry can relate to, and her journey offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for those looking to make lasting change.

We dive into:

We also get personal: Sabrina shares the habits and mindset that keep her grounded and high-performing, the strategies she’s used to overcome life’s obstacles, and the advice she’d give her younger self. Tune in!

In this episode of HITea, recorded live at the ViVE conference, we learn from Teri Thomas, CEO of Volpara Health — a leader in AI-powered breast health solutions.

The conversation centers around the future of autonomous readings of mammograms and how this technology is shaping the next era of early detection and precision care. Teri shares her insights into the growing role of AI in radiology, the need for scalable and consistent screening tools, and how automation can improve clinical outcomes and reduce disparities in women’s health.

With global experience, Teri provides valuable perspective on how AI implementation differs across regions and what’s needed to support broader adoption. Whether you’re in digital health, radiology, or women’s health innovation, this episode offers a timely look into where the industry is headed — and why autonomous mammogram readings are a key part of that future.

As care delivery shifts beyond traditional hospital settings, how do we ensure patient safety, cybersecurity, and equitable access to high-quality care?

In this episode of HITea at the ViVE conference, we sit down with Laura Rogers, Senior Director, Healthcare Strategy at SHI International, to explore how the "Care Anywhere" model is transforming healthcare. We discuss the driving forces behind home-based care, the IT infrastructure needed to support it, and the biggest challenges—from cybersecurity risks to reimbursement hurdles. Plus, we dive into how this shift impacts women, who often juggle their own health alongside caregiving responsibilities.

What cutting-edge innovations are making Care Anywhere a reality? And what’s still standing in the way? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer at Progyny, the first billion-dollar women’s health benefits company. Dr. Choi shares her journey to Progyny and her insights on the systemic lack of focus on women’s health—how it has shaped today’s healthcare landscape and where the biggest opportunities for change lie.

We discuss the growing demand for better access to infertility care, comprehensive benefits, and experienced providers, as well as the role of employers in providing and improving women’s health benefits. Dr. Choi also breaks down the return on investment for businesses, the impact of disjointed care on families, and how a big-picture approach to women’s health can drive better outcomes for both individuals and organizations.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of women’s health, the power of early action and prevention, and what it takes to build a more seamless, supportive system for families!