Nurse Rosa's INsights

By Rosa Hart

Rosa Hart interviews healthcare stakeholders to find out what needs they see in their specialty and learn about their proposed methods to meet them. Anyone can complain, but this podcast is for possib... more

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April 06, 2026How One Neurosurgeon would Change the System ft. David Dornbos III
Every minute a stroke goes untreated, 1.9 billion neurons are lost. In this episode, Nurse Rosa Hart sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. David Dornbos III to talk about what is changing in stroke care, what still needs to change, and what he would do with a billion dollars to move the needle.
Dr. Dornbos is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky Department of Neurological Surgery and a specialist in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute. With over 130 peer-reviewed publications, NIH funding for early stroke biology research, and a seat on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, he is one of the sharpest minds working at the intersection of clinical care and innovation in stroke today.
Whether you are a bedside nurse, a stroke coordinator, or simply someone who wants to understand where brain attack care is headed, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about time, technology, and what it means to fight for your patients.
In this episode, you will hear about:
What drew him to neurosurgery and specifically to stroke

The latest innovations in endovascular stroke treatment and where device technology is heading

His NIH-funded research into the early biologic environment of stroke and why that window matters

Why he believes even a small shift in ischemic stroke outcomes would create a profound ripple across the entire healthcare system

His answer to the billion-dollar question: device innovation and adjuvant neurotherapeutics as the highest-impact investment in stroke care

How earned media and awareness campaigns can be a powerful tool for stroke prevention

How to connect with his work and the CNS community
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. David Dornbos III
01:29 Journey into Healthcare and Neurosurgery
03:52 Innovations in Neurosurgery
06:15 Research and Development in Stroke Treatment
11:29 The Importance of Action in Innovation
13:13 The Billion Dollar Question: Strategic Healthcare Investments
25:39 Connecting with Dr. Dornbos and Closing Thoughts
Connect with Dr. Dornbos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dornbos-iii-27576635a/
X: @DornbosIII_MD
Instagram: @david.dornbos
Facebook: David Dornbos III
Resources Mentioned
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Podcast: https://www.cns.org/newsroom/podcasts
Connect with Nurse Rosa
Instagram: @NurseRosaSpeaks
Podcast: Nurse Rosa's INsights (Health Podcast Library)
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April 01, 2026Affordably Aging in Place with Pam Toto & David Eby
Cooking fires are the number one cause of residential fires in America, and older adults are among the most vulnerable. In this episode, Nurse Rosa sits down with an AI-driven kitchen safety innovator and a leading occupational therapy researcher to talk about what aging in place actually requires and the tools making it possible right now.
Guests:
David Eby, CEO of CookTop Safety Corp., developed an AI-powered smart kitchen sensor that predicts and prevents cooking fires before they happen. As a personal caregiver to his own parents in their mid-eighties, his work is as personal as it is innovative.
Dr. Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA is an occupational therapist, professor, and director of the Healthy Home Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on strength-based, evidence-driven solutions that extend older adults' ability to live independently.
In This Episode:
Why cooking fires are a critical and underestimated risk for older adults

How AI and IoT technology protect independence without removing autonomy

The gap between clinical best practice and real-world aging care

What caregivers need from technology to do their jobs better
Connect with Our Guests:
David Eby: www.CookTopSafety.com | linkedin.com/in/davidmeby |

Dr. Pamela Toto: healthyhomelaboratory.pitt.edu | linkedin.com/in/pamela-toto
Nurse Rosa's INsights Podcast is produced in partnership with the Health Podcast Library.
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March 30, 2026Virtual Nursing Care Closing the Gap ft. Bonnie Sloma
What does it really take to deliver equitable care to the most vulnerable Medicare patients -- virtually, across all 50 states?
Rosa Hart sits down with Bonnie Sloma, SVP of Clinical Services at CareTalk Health, a national virtual care organization serving patients in all 50 states and D.C. With 42 years of nursing experience -- from the NICU to large-scale telehealth leadership -- Bonnie brings frontline wisdom and systems-level vision to one of healthcare's hardest problems.
In this episode:
How CareTalk delivers Annual Wellness Visits entirely virtually

Using face-scan technology to catch dangerously high blood pressure early

Why 50% of their patients have no primary care provider

CCM, RPM, and RTM -- explained in plain language

The loneliness and depression crisis among seniors

What "clinical prejudice" means and why naming it matters

Bonnie's vision for a $1 billion solution: equitable care for every American, regardless of zip code
The bottom line: Virtual care isn't a lesser version of in-person care. For millions of Americans, it's the only care.
Connect:
Bonnie Sloma on LinkedIn | caretalkhealth.com
Rosa Hart: @NurseRosaSpeaks
Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led podcast exploring healthcare leadership, policy, clinical innovation, and bold solutions from the people changing the system from the inside out. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and the Health Podcast Library.
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March 25, 2026MD to CEO: One Doctor's Mission ft. Zaman Shah
What happens when a physician with 15 years of frontline experience stops waiting for healthcare to fix itself, and builds the fix himself?
In this episode of the Nurse Rosa's INsights Podcast, host Rosa Hart sits down with Zaman Shah, MD MBA, founder and CEO of Medway, a physician-led AI infrastructure company transforming EHRs into AI-first platforms.
Dr. Shah brings a rare combination most health tech founders simply don't have: clinical credibility from 15 years of frontline practice, business training from an MBA at UAB, and specialized Harvard training in healthcare AI. His mission is direct : restore the human connection in healthcare by making every EHR intelligent, interoperable, and effortless through a clinician-designed, compliant AI layer.
What Medway actually solves:
Small-to-mid-size and specialty EHRs often lack the time, talent, or capital to build AI in-house. Medway provides plug-and-play AI infrastructure — delivered under the EHR vendor's own brand — that brings ambient documentation, smart data access, and validated order entry to market in weeks, not years.
In this episode, you'll hear:
How 15 years of frontline medicine shaped Dr. Shah's vision for Medway

Why small and specialty EHRs are being left behind in the AI race — and how Medway closes that gap

The real cost of fragmented data, redundant workflows, and manual administrative work on clinical care

Why interoperability is still broken and what universal, standards-based access would actually look like

How ambient documentation and conversational retrieval can give clinicians back their time with patients

Dr. Shah's billion-dollar vision: a modern operating layer for healthcare that eliminates waste, closes care gaps in real time, and reduces friction for both clinicians and patients
Dr. Shah's billion-dollar answer:
If given a $1B grant, Dr. Shah would build and scale a modern operating layer for healthcare — starting with universal interoperability so clinicians and patients can access the right information instantly, without faxing or chasing records. He would embed ambient documentation and guided order entry directly into care delivery, invest in real-time quality and care-gap closure during the visit rather than after, and fund patient-facing access tools that reduce administrative burden. Across all of it: trust, transparent governance, measurable outcomes, and adoption incentives built for sustained ROI.
Connect with Zaman Shah:
On LinkedIn
Find out more about Medway.ai

Connect with Rosa Hart:
https://nurserosaspeaks.com/

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March 23, 2026What Stroke Survivors Need Most ft. David Dansereau
What happens when a stroke survivor becomes the most credible voice in the room? In this episode of the Nurse Rosa's INsights Podcast, Rosa Hart, RN sits down with David Dansereau — physical therapist, stroke survivor, digital health innovator, and co-founder of the Know Stroke Podcast — for a candid conversation about what the healthcare system is getting wrong and what it takes to fix it from the inside out.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why upstream investment in health education outperforms downstream treatment spending

How stroke survivors and nonprofit support groups are doing the heavy lifting the system won't fund

Where technology, storytelling, and community intersect to actually change patient outcomes

What "patients as partners in research" really looks like — and why it matters for stroke recovery

Why physical therapists risk being left behind in the digital health revolution (and how to catch up)
Featured guest: David Dansereau, MSPT, CAPS — Founder of SmartMovesPT, co-host of the Know Stroke Podcast, national AHA stroke spokesperson, and patient stakeholder for PCORI, Mass General Hospital, and the Stroke and Young Adult Consortium (SAYA).
Connect with David:
🔗 smartmovespt.com | know-stroke.org
📱 @knowstroke | @smartmoves_pt
🔗 linkedin.com/in/daviddansereau/
Connect with Rosa:
🔗 nurserosaspeaks.com
📘 Speak Up, Start Now — Gift of the Year, Nurses Week
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March 16, 2026 Healthcare without Borders ft. Sarah Matt
Healthcare is changing faster than most people realize.
In this episode of Nurse Rosa's INsights, Rosa Hart sits down with physician, healthcare strategist, and author Dr. Sarah Matt to explore how technology is reshaping the future of care. Dr. Matt shares her remarkable journey from practicing general surgeon to becoming a leader in healthcare technology and digital health strategy, including her work at Oracle Health and with emerging healthcare startups.
Their conversation dives into one of the most urgent issues in healthcare today: access to care. Dr. Matt explains how geographic barriers, financial challenges, and outdated systems continue to limit care for millions of patients. She also discusses how innovations like telemedicine, remote surgery, ambient AI, and digital health platforms are helping bring care directly to patients, no matter where they live.
Rosa and Dr. Matt also discuss the often overlooked role of nurses in shaping healthcare innovation. Nurses are uniquely positioned to identify gaps in care delivery, advocate for patients, and help design technology that actually works in clinical settings.
Another major theme of the conversation is medical debt and how financial barriers prevent patients from seeking the care they need. Dr. Matt shares insights from her new book, The Borderless Healthcare Revolution, which outlines practical strategies for breaking down geographic, financial, and systemic barriers to healthcare.
From community clinics serving uninsured populations to global telehealth models that connect patients with specialists across continents, this episode explores what it will take to build a more equitable, accessible, and human-centered healthcare system.

Dr. Matt has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of clinical medicine, enterprise technology, and healthcare strategy, advising health systems, digital health companies, and policymakers on building scalable solutions that improve patient access.
She is the author of the national bestselling book:
The Borderless Healthcare Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Breaking Geographic Barriers Through Technology
The book offers practical frameworks for expanding healthcare access through telemedicine, remote care, and emerging technologies while addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers to care.
Learn more:
drsarahmatt.com
Connect with Dr. Sarah Matt on LinkedIn
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the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 on Audible or Kindle
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March 13, 2026 The Voice People Trust = Nurses, with Alice Benjamin
Who should the public trust when it comes to health information?
More and more, the answer is nurses.
In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa Hart sits down with nationally recognized nurse and media correspondent Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C to talk about how nurses are stepping into media to educate the public and reshape healthcare conversations.
With more than 25 years of nursing experience, Alice shares how she transitioned from bedside care to television and digital media, becoming a trusted voice helping audiences understand complex health topics. She explains why nurses bring a perspective that is often missing in mainstream health coverage and why the public increasingly turns to nurses for credible, practical guidance.
Rosa and Alice explore the growing opportunities for nurses in media, from television and podcasts to social platforms and public education campaigns. They also discuss the skepticism nurses sometimes face from peers when stepping outside traditional roles and why building a personal platform can amplify both patient education and professional influence.
In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly online, nurses have a unique opportunity to step forward as trusted educators. This conversation highlights why the nursing voice matters more than ever and how nurses can expand their impact beyond the bedside to reach millions.
Find news from Nurse Alice’s network: iamnurseapproved.com
If you have ever wondered how nurses can influence public health conversations, build a platform, and educate at scale, this episode offers both inspiration and insight.
Takeaways:
Alice Benjamin brings more than 25 years of nursing experience to healthcare mediaNurses offer a unique and trusted perspective in public health communicationMedia platforms create new opportunities for nurses to educate and advocatePatient education can reach far beyond the bedside through digital and broadcast mediaNurses entering media roles may face skepticism but are helping redefine the professionBuilding a personal platform allows nurses to share expertise and influence health conversationsHealthcare media needs more clinically trained voices to improve public understandingInvesting in education and accurate information improves patient outcomesNurses play a critical role in combating healthcare misinformationWhen nurses collectively use their voices, they can influence both healthcare culture and policy
Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN.
Each episode explores the future of healthcare through conversations with clinicians, founders, policymakers, and innovators working to improve patient care and healthcare systems.
Topics include:
• AI in healthcare and nursing
• Healthcare innovation and digital health
• Primary care reform and health policy
• Nursing leadership and workforce sustainability
• Clinical communication and patient advocacy
Connect with Alice Benjamin on LinkedIn
Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIn
Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now”
the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 at: Audible or Kindle
Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks
on your favorite social media platform
Subscribe for weekly conversations on AI in healthcare, hospital innovation, nursing leadership, and the future of health technology.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

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March 09, 2026 LIVE at ViVE: AI + Revenue Cycles with Brian Robertson
Healthcare revenue cycle management is changing fast. Brian Robertson of VisiQuate explains how AI and data analytics improve hospital reimbursement.

At the ViVE Health Tech Conference, Rosa Hart speaks with Brian Robertson, Founder and CEO of VisiQuate, about how artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics are transforming healthcare revenue cycle management.
Brian explains how healthcare organizations are moving beyond traditional reporting toward predictive revenue cycle intelligence. Instead of reacting to denied claims, lost revenue, or delayed payments, health systems can now use AI-driven analytics to anticipate problems earlier and make smarter operational decisions.
The conversation explores how AI, automation, and advanced analytics help hospitals improve reimbursement, reduce administrative waste, and navigate increasing payer complexity. These tools also help healthcare leaders strengthen financial sustainability while allowing clinicians to focus more time on patient care.
Rosa and Brian also discuss the critical role nurses and frontline clinicians play in the successful adoption of new healthcare technologies. Innovation only works when technology aligns with real clinical workflows.
As healthcare continues to evolve, data-driven decision making, automation, and collaboration between clinicians and technologists will be essential to building a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare system.
Why the healthcare revenue cycle is under growing financial pressure
How AI and predictive analytics improve hospital revenue cycle management
The impact of administrative waste on healthcare systems
How automation can improve reimbursement and operational efficiency
Why nurses and clinicians are key allies to successful health technology adoption
Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN.
Each episode explores the future of healthcare through conversations with clinicians, founders, policymakers, and innovators working to improve patient care and healthcare systems.
Topics include:
• AI in healthcare and nursing
• Healthcare innovation and digital health
• Primary care reform and health policy
• Nursing leadership and workforce sustainability
• Clinical communication and patient advocacy
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcrobertson/
Learn more about VisiQuate
https://www.visiquate.com/

Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN

Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now”
the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 at: nurserosaspeaks.shop
Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks
on your favorite social media platform

Subscribe for weekly conversations on AI in healthcare, hospital innovation, nursing leadership, and the future of health technology.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

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March 09, 2026 64: Reviving Primary Care with Timothy Boyle
Primary care is quietly collapsing - and most patients don’t even realize it.
In this episode, Timothy Boyle pulls back the curtain on the mounting pressure facing small, independent primary care practices across the country. From crushing administrative demands to unsustainable financial models, the very doctors who know their patients best are struggling to survive.
But this isn’t just about business. It’s about relationships.
Timothy shares why personal connections between providers and patients are the backbone of effective care - and what happens emotionally to clinicians when they’re forced to practice in systems that prevent them from truly helping the people they serve. When small practices disappear, so does continuity, trust, and the human side of medicine.
This conversation is a call to reinvest in primary care, not as a line item, but as the foundation of our healthcare system. Because when we support patient-centered practices, we protect both access and humanity in medicine.
If you’d like to connect with Timothy Boyle or learn more about how REVA supports medical practices through virtual assistance and administrative solutions, you can find more here:
🌐 Website: https://revaglobalmedical.com
📘 Facebook
📸 Instagram
💼 LinkedIn
Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN:
Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now”
the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 at:
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February 24, 2026 LIVE at ViVE: AI + Nurse Academy with Stephen Ferrara
AI is already changing nursing. The real question is whether nurses will lead it or be sidelined by it.
In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Stephen to explore how clinical expertise, healthcare policy, and artificial intelligence intersect, and why nurses must be at the center of healthcare innovation.
Stephen shares his journey from bedside care to policy engagement and now to advancing AI literacy for nurses. We talk about what many health tech companies misunderstand about nursing workflows, why documentation reform matters, and how nurse practitioners can influence system-level change.
This conversation covers:
• AI in nursing and healthcare workflows
• Nurse leadership in technology integration
• Healthcare policy and systemic reform
• AI literacy for clinicians
• Reimagining documentation and efficiency
• The future role of nurse practitioners in innovation
Nurses are experts in rapid assessment, risk-benefit decision-making, and managing complex care environments. Those skills translate directly into shaping medical technology, but only if we claim that seat at the table.
If you care about the future of nursing, healthcare reform, digital health, or AI in medicine, this episode will expand how you think about your influence.
Follow for more conversations on nursing leadership, healthcare innovation, stroke advocacy, and the future of care.
Get started on the AI + Nurse Academy course:
https://www.ainurseacademy.ai/en
Connect with and follow Stephen Ferrara on LinkedIn
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Get or Gift a copy of “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026
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The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.