The Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI Podcast

Michael welcomes Sandy Rolfe, Chair of the WEDI Genomics Workgroup and Clinical Lead for the InterQual Molecular Diagnostics and Durable Medical Equipment at Optum. The two discuss the ever evolving state of Genomics research, data privacy and security, and how data interoperability and standards can aid in care and patient satisfaction. WEDI members are invited to attend a special Genomics workgroup event, Exploring Genomic Data Exchange: A Deep Dive into FHIR Integration and Interoperability, Feb 27 on Zoom, exclusive for WEDI members. Visit www.wedi.org to sign up.

Michael welcomes Neal Neuberger, President of Health Tech Strategies and lead for the National Rural Health Association's Rural Health IT Coalition. Neal addresses the current state of health care in rural US communities, the successes and challenges over the years through technology and regulations, and the "deprioritization" of telehealth.

Neal and NRHA will have their NRHA Rural Health Policy Institute in Washington DC in February. Click here for more information

From a recent WEDI conference, Anna Hyde from the Arthritis Foundation and Michael Phillips with AARP discussed the role technology is playing and will play in improving patient's health care experience. Moderating this conversation is Denny Brennan, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium, member of the WEDI board and co-chair of its Education Committee. 

From a recent WEDI Virtual Spotlight, a presentation by Andrea Caballero, VP of Policy with Catalyst for Payment Reform. 

Michael welcomes Kent Dicks, founder, CEO, and award-winning entrepreneur of Life365, a digital health platform that connects patients with their doctors at home. The two discussed how artificial intelligence creates an environment that allows patients to receive affordable and efficient care earlier in the care cycle, thus preventing costly readmissions and improve overall healthcare accessibility. 

Michael chats with LA Care John Baackes, who is retiring at the end of the year after 48 years in healthcare. The two discuss John's legacy at LA Care, the industry's evolution, how he thinks the new administration will affect Health Equity initiatives, and his closing words of wisdom to current and future healthcare professionals. 

Michael welcomes back Steven Berkow from InterSystems to discuss and review HCPLAN's 2024 Value-Based Care report and WEDI's special Value-Based Care virtual spotlight. How is the industry doing and how can CLEAN data and technology like AI help the industry evolve quicker. 

Michael welcomes Dr. Don Rucker, Chief Strategy Officer of 1upHealth and the former National Coordinator for Health IT, to talk about CMS Star Ratings; what they are, why are they in the news lately and how will the new administration address them. 

Part 2 of a 2 part episode looking at how payers and providers are transforming healthcare through value-based care partnerships. 

The moderator is Denny Brennan, WEDI Board Member, Co-Chair of its Education Committee, and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium. 

The panel:

From WEDI's Value-Based Care Spotlight in November, Part 1 of a 2 part episode looking at how payers and providers are transforming healthcare through value-based care partnerships. 

The moderator was Denny Brennan, WEDI Board Member, Co-Chair of its Education Committee, and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium. 

The panel: