The PILL Podcast

The PILL Podcast episodes:

• 05.22.2024

  Episode 16: Empowering Stroke Survivors: A Conversation with Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither

  We're honored to welcome Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither, an educator, entrepreneur, and founder of A Stroke of Grace. Dr. Cosby-Gaither's journey is one of resilience, from her career in academia to her inspiring recovery from a life-changing stroke in 2019. Through...

  
• 05.13.2024

  Episode 15: Unlocking Mental Health Resources - Insights from Danny Cornett at New Vista

  Introducing our latest podcast episode featuring Danny Cornett, DrPH, from New Vista! In this insightful conversation, we delve into the critical topic of mental health awareness and the resources available in Kentucky. Dr. Cornett, the Corporate Director of Quality and...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Episode 14: Unlocking Community Health - Insights from Dr. Rachel Hogg-Graham

  Join us for a compelling exploration into community health strategies with Dr. Rachel Hogg-Graham, Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. In this helpful podcast, Dr. Hogg-Graham delves into the integration of health and social services,...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Episode 13: Kentucky’s Stroke Care Journey: Insights from Coverdell

  Kentucky REC advisor Lacy Shumway provides a comprehensive overview of the 3-year Coverdell Grant, focusing on its mission to enhance stroke care in collaboration with the CDC. She shares details behind the numbers in Kentucky's application for the grant: addressing...

  
• 11.28.2023

  Episode 12: Mobilizing Clinical Images with KHIE - A Look into the KHIE Image Exchange

  Andrew Bledsoe is back with another exciting episode! Join Brent McKune as he sits down with the Kentucky State HIT Director and KHIE Deputy Executive Director again. Gain a comprehensive overview of KHIE's role in facilitating health data exchange, with...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Episode 11: Going Beyond Clinical Care with KHIE - Connecting Kentuckians to Community Resources

  Cohosts Brent McKune and Stephen Williams of the Kentucky REC proudly introduce Episode 11 of Kentucky REC's PILL Podcast. In this episode, they sit down with KY State HIT Director and KHIE Deputy Executive Director, Andrew Bledsoe, to delve into...

  
• 07.20.2023

  Episode 10: Andrew Bledsoe - Introduction to the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE)

  Learn how the Kentucky Health Information Exchange is leading the HIE marketplace with innovative services and advancing interoperability in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Learn more about KHIE at their website, KHIE.ky.gov

  
• 08.04.2022

  Episode 9: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)

  This episode of the PILL Podcast examines the succes of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES). DSMES can help you learn to manage your diabetes as part of your daily life. DSME is proven to:Improve blood sugar control leading to...

  
• 09.27.2021

  Episode 8: Cassy Hobbs & Kristin Munro-Leighton - Team-Based Care

  In the return of the PILL Podcast, Brent McKune, the new Managing Director of the Kentucky REC and PILL Podcast co-host, talks to Cassy Hobbs and Kristin Munro-Leighton about Team-Based Care in regards to the management of blood pressure and...

  
• 12.17.2019

  Episode 7: Dr. Tamea Evans - Fighting for Good Outcomes

  In our second episode of the PILL podcast focused on diabetes prevention and treatment, Trudi speaks with Dr. Tamea Evans, a 2003 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr Evans is an Internal Medicine physician and diabetologist...

  
• 11.20.2019

  Episode 6: Dr. James Keck - Preventive Medicine

  In our new episode of the PILL podcast, Trudi speaks with Dr. James Keck, a Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine board certified physician who cares for patients in the University of Kentucky Family Medicine Clinic. He supervises, trains, and educates...

  
• 10.03.2019

  Episode 5: Hank Kerschen - Accountable Care Organizations

  In this episode of the PILL podcast, Trudi interviews Hank Kerschen, a healthcare executive experienced in multi-specialty group practices and integrated delivery systems. He excels in group development, strategic planning, relationship management, and project management. He discusses the process and...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Episode 4: Dr. Ken Wilson - Quality Leader

  In this episode of the PILL podcast, we interview Dr. Ken Wilson, an Executive Consultant for Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY. Dr. Wilson has years of experience leading complex implementation efforts. He provides unique insight from a strategic perspective...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Episode 3: Dr. Roberto Cardarelli - Quality Improvement Guru

  Dr. Roberto Cardarelli, Chief of the Division of Population Medicine and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UK HealthCare is a Quality Improvement Guru. He is an expert in Population Health, which Wikipedia defines as: "the...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Bonus Episode: QPP Year 3

  In this special bonus episode of The PILL Podcast, Trudi Matthews interviews two of Kentucky Regional Extension Center’s subject matter experts, Robin Huffman and Kelly Fountain. These two quality experts break down the major changes to Year 3 in the...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Episode 2: Dr. Chris Yost - A Physician's Perspective

  In this episode of the PILL podcast, we interview Dr. Chris Yost, Medical Director for Ambulatory Quality at UK HealthCare, Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, and Co-Chair of the UK HealthCare MACRA steering committee. Dr. Yost brings...

  
• 09.12.2019

  Episode 1: Karen Ditsch - Reluctant Convert

  In the first full-length episode of The PILL Podcast, Karen Ditsch, CEO of Juniper Health in Eastern Kentucky, tells you about her own journey in becoming a quality improvement star. Karen talks about how she started with quality improvement and...

  
• 08.08.2019

  What is The PILL Podcast?

  Presented by UK Healthcare, an introduction to the Kentucky Regional Extension Center's discussion of Quality Improvement