Nurse Rosa's INsights

What if the technology behind electronic health records could save lives, reduce health disparities, and reshape the future of caregiving?

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart sits down with Leigh C. Burchell, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Altera Digital Health and Chair of the Electronic Health Records Association.

Leigh shares how her upbringing and career shaped her passion for healthcare advocacy and policy. She reflects on the intersection of technology and patient care, describing how data-driven innovations in electronic health records (EHRs) can be life-altering for patients and providers alike:

“I know from so many different experiences that the technology we develop directly affects the lives of patients. The availability of data today changes diagnostic and treatment decisions and the patients' ability to actively partner in their own care — it isn’t hyperbolic to say that it’s changing lives.” – Leigh C. Burchell

The discussion explores how regulations can both guide and hinder innovation in health tech, why bridging policy and technology is vital, and how health equity must begin with access to basic resources like nutrition. Leigh also opens up about her personal connection to dementia and shares her vision for better infrastructure, research, and caregiver support in the years ahead:

“There are a lot of places $1 billion could be effectively spent to improve U.S. healthcare, unfortunately, but I’d probably focus on two areas: food insecurity and dementia research.” – Leigh C. Burchell

This thoughtful, forward-looking conversation highlights why what we do in healthcare truly matters and how innovative solutions can transform outcomes for patients and caregivers alike.

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Join Rosa Hart and Dr. Anthony Chang as they explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Together, they unpack how AI is reshaping medicine—reducing clinician burnout, improving patient outcomes, and rehumanizing care by giving providers more time at the bedside.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What AI really means in the healthcare context

Why now is the best time to engage with AI in medicine

How AI can reduce the administrative burden on clinicians—especially nurses

Why AI is not replacing clinicians but enhancing their work

Misconceptions about AI and how perspectives are shifting

The role of AI in creating more personalized and precise patient care

Why clinician involvement, education, and lifelong learning are vital in shaping AI’s future

💡 AI in healthcare isn’t about replacing the human touch—it’s about strengthening it.

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Anthony Chang, MD, MBA, MPH, MS is a pediatric cardiologist and Medical Director of the Heart Failure Program at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a part of Rady Children’s Health. Dr. Chang serves as Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer of CHOC Sharon Disney Lund Medical Intelligence, Information, Investigation and Innovation Institute (Mi4). The Institute is the hub of medical intelligence and innovation at CHOC and serves as a national and international leader. Mi4 was the first institute of its kind in a children’s hospital. Dr. Chang completed his Master of Science (MS) in Data Science with a sub-specialization in artificial intelligence from Stanford School of Medicine and has completed a certification on artificial intelligence from MIT. Dr. Chang has a master’s in business administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration from the University of Miami School of Business and a master’s in public health (MPH) in Health Care Policy from the Jonathan Fielding School of Public Health of the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Chang is the founder of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS) and the founder of the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society (APPCS). He started a pediatric innovation leadership group whose bi-annual symposium Pediatrics2040: Emerging Trends and Future Innovations has become a catalyst for the International Society for Pediatric Innovation (iSPI). Each summer, the Mi4 Summer Internship Program, founded by Dr. Chang, mentors close to 75 young future clinicians. Dr. Chang’s book, Intelligence-Based Medicine is the first of its kind textbook on AI in medicine and is used at colleges and universities around the globe. He is the founder and organizing chair of several Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AI Med) that hosts meetings in the U.S. and abroad (Europe and Asia) focusing on artificial intelligence in healthcare and medicine (www.ai-med.io). He is also the founder the Medical Intelligence Society (MIS), the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ABAIM), and the Alliance of Centers in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ACAIM) and the Pediatric Centers of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (PCAIM), now with nearly 100 participating centers from around the globe.

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What if the key to stronger leadership isn’t hustle—but connection?

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart sits down with leadership coach Jessi Sheridan to explore how women can rise together through community, connection, and coaching. Jessi shares how her initiative, Habituelle, began as a storytelling platform and evolved into a thriving empowerment community for women leaders.

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From hospital hallways to global health stages, Alicia Richardson is reimagining stroke care—one system at a time.

Some nurses follow a path—others pave it .

In this powerful episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart talks with Dr. Rhonda Finnie, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, ANVP-BC, ASC-BC—president-elect of the Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC)—about how personal tragedy reshaped her purpose and led her to a remarkable career in neurosurgery, stroke care, and nursing leadership.

Dr. Finney shares how the loss of her young son Derek to a brain tumor became the turning point that called her into nursing. From her beginnings in neurosurgery to her leadership in hospice, stroke, and advanced practice, she speaks candidly about ownership, mentorship, certification, and how to create sustainable systems that strengthen stroke care and improve access worldwide.

About Dr. Rhonda Finnie

Nurse Practitioner at Baptist Health – Little Rock

President-Elect (2023–2025), Association of Neurovascular Clinicians

Chair, Board of Directors, Arkansas Hospice

APP Leadership Team, Neurocritical Care Society

Chair, Door-In Door-Out Subcommittee, Arkansas Acute Stroke Task Force

Contributor, AHA Stroke/Neurovascular Council’s Neurocritical Care Committee

Honors include:

2018 Harding University Carr College of Nursing Alum of the Year

2022 AANP State Award for Excellence

2024 UTHSC College of Nursing Alumni of the Year

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Nurse Rosa Hart interviews Greg Farnum, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Audacious Inquiry, a PointClickCare company. With over 30 years in health IT innovation, Greg shares his expert vision for organizing public health with AI to reduce costs, improve care, and transform how government healthcare systems operate.

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🎗 Think cancer care ends with treatment? Think again. Click to hear how nurses like Dr. Erin Dickman are changing the game for survivors.

Erin Dickman, DNP, RN, OCN is Clinical Program Specialist for ImpediMed, and an experienced oncology nurse leader with over 15 years in clinical care, education, and program development. She earned her doctorate from The Ohio State University and is a trained human-centered design practitioner. An expert in evidence-based lymphedema surveillance programs, Dr. Dickman brings an evidence-based, practical approach to improving cancer survivorship and nursing practice. Her innovative work has been highlighted by the American Nurses Association Innovation Lounge. A national speaker and published author, she’s passionate about translating research into practice and advancing cancer care delivery.With a career marked by visionary thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a passion for advancing oncology nursing practice, she continues to influence the field through education, advocacy, and strategic innovation." She is working to close the persistent gaps in cancer survivorship care, particularly during the vulnerable transition from active treatment to long-term follow-up. Oncology nurses are needed to lead the development and implementation of dynamic, individualized survivorship care plans that address both the physical and emotional effects of cancer treatment. A critical focus of her work is on proactive, evidence-based lymphedema surveillance using advanced tools like bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS), aiming to prevent complications and reduce the long-term financial and quality-of-life burdens patients face. By empowering nurses with the skills and resources to provide comprehensive survivorship support, she advocates for a model of care that is continuous, patient-centered, and rooted in early intervention."If awarded a $1 billion grant, I would revolutionize cancer survivorship care by addressing a critical gap: the lack of consistent, proactive monitoring for long-term side effects like lymphedema. Too often, survivors are without structured follow-up, leaving symptoms unrecognized until they significantly impact quality of life. To close this care gap, I would create a nationwide, nursing-led program focused on early symptom surveillance using advanced technology. Rooted in evidence-based practice and holistic, person-centered care, this initiative would integrate precision medicine and interprofessional collaboration to ensure every survivor receives continuous, meaningful support. My goal is to empower survivors to live well beyond their diagnosis and set a new standard for equitable, long-term oncology care.”This conversation is a must-listen for nurses, healthcare providers, and anyone passionate about improving long-term outcomes for cancer survivors.💡 Key Takeaways:💧 Lymphedema affects 1 in 6 cancer survivors and is often reversible when caught early.🧠 Education and consistent follow-up are key to empowering patients post-treatment.🩺 Nurses are vital in building trust, supporting recovery, and implementing care plans.🔍 Surveillance models allow for earlier interventions and improved patient outcomes.🔁 Survivorship care must be dynamic, personalized, and evidence-based.💡 Innovative tech tools can move lymphedema care from reactive to preventative.Connect with Dr. Erin Dickman on LinkedIn:

In this inspiring episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, healthcare innovator and disruptor Ajay Gupta shares how we can solve some

Plus, hear Ajay’s “$1 Billion Idea” that could change the future of

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In this powerful episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart welcomes Elizabeth Anderson, MSN, RN who comes with over 15 years of healthcare experience and Director of Clinical Experience and Solutions at Rauland.

Elizabeth shares how her work as a nurse, educator, and clinical

Elizabeth makes a compelling case for why excluding nurses from these conversations leads to clinical misalignment and inefficient workflows. She also speaks boldly about redefining preventative care and transforming how nursing is financially valued within healthcare systems. This is a must-listen episode for nurses, technologists, and healthcare leaders who want to co-create a future where nursing expertise is central to every solution.

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In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, I sit down with emergency nurse and innovator Mary Kelly Jagim MS, RN, CEN, FAEN, whose decades of frontline experience and ENA leadership are helping to shape the future of nurse safety and patient care.

We dive into Mary’s journey into nursing—sparked by the example of her mother—and unpack the harsh realities nurses face in emergency departments today, from overcrowding to workplace violence. But Mary doesn’t stop at identifying the problems—she’s bringing forward solutions.

Together, we explore:

Mary’s vision is clear: A future where technology empowers—not overwhelms—nurses, and where care environments are just as safe for providers as they are for patients.

Top Takeaways:

Mary’s nursing roots were inspired by her mom.

Emergency departments are under pressure—and nurses are paying the price.

Innovation is critical to ending violence in healthcare.

Safety tools like RTLS are no longer optional—they’re essential.

Ask about safety in your next job interview.

Data is our ally in making the case for better systems.

A well-placed grant could revolutionize hospital operations.

AI isn’t the enemy—it’s a powerful tool for safety and efficiency.

Nurses deserve support, protection, and purpose in their workplaces.

The future of care is smarter, safer, and more human-centered.

🎧 Tune in and let’s reimagine a safer, smarter healthcare system—together.

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