In this episode, Ed Marx welcomes Clay Ritchey, the CEO of Verato, a healthcare identity company. They discuss Clay's background, his experiences as a CEO in multiple companies, and the importance of identity management in healthcare. They also talk about Verato's partnership with CLEAR and how it enhances the patient experience and improves data security. Clay shares his leadership philosophy and the key traits he values in building a successful organization. Takeaways Identity management is a ...
May 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 202
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. Shantanu Agrawal, the Chief Health Officer at Elevance Health. They discuss various topics related to digital transformation in the healthcare industry, including leveraging technology to improve the member experience, addressing disparities and social equity, and balancing the needs of providers and members. Dr. Agrawal shares his personal and professional journey, highlighting the importance of whole health and health equity. He also emphasizes t...
May 08, 2024•31 min•Ep. 201
Join host Ed Marx on this exciting episode of DGTL Voices as he sits down with Greg Aaron, Group Vice President and General Manager for Investor Owned & Emerging Markets at Oracle Cerner. Get an exclusive look into Aaron's passion for music and explore both the personal and professional sides of his journey. This episode is brimming with invaluable advice for leaders aspiring to advance their careers, focusing on problem-solving and bringing effective solutions to the table. The conversation...
May 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 200
In this episode of DGTL Vocies, Ed welcomes Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, the Chief Physician Executive for BayCare Health System. Sowmya shares a love for music, embracing both Indian classical and Taylor Swift, and discusses a life philosophy rooted in constant and never-ending improvement, as well as a mantra of positive intent. The conversation explores her journey from India to the United States, touching on various roles in healthcare leadership and the positive culture at BayCare, where patient...
Apr 24, 2024•32 min•Ep. 199
"Virtual nursing is a mainstream solution for nursing shortages and improving patient care." Join Ed as he chats with Lisbeth Votruba, Chief Clinical Officer at AvaSure, on this episode of DGTL Voices. Lisbeth shares insights from her nursing background and discusses the impact of virtual nursing at AvaSure, including its success in improving patient care and cutting costs. They also explore future healthcare trends like hospital-at-home models. Tune in for a down-to-earth discussion on the chan...
Apr 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 198
In this special 200th episode of Digital Voices, Ed interviews his son Brandon Marx , a media consultant, producer, and coach. They discuss Brandon's background in film production, the evolution of digital media formats, the importance of digital in healthcare, and finding inspiration and creativity. They also explore the balance between work and personal life and the legacy and impact of their work. Directing Academy Pyro Productions Takeaways Digital media formats have evolved significantly ov...
Apr 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 197
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Cindy Kelley, DO, Vice President of Medical Education at Summa Health. They discusses graduate medical education (GME) and the role of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). She shares her personal and professional journey, her passion for teaching, and the importance of continuous improvement in medical education. Kelley emphasizes the need for vulnerability and open-mindedness in leadership and highlights the value of diver...
Apr 03, 2024•31 min•Ep. 196
Tune in for a bonus edition of DGTL Voices as we commemorate National Doctors' Day with none other than Dr. Chris DeRienzo, a distinguished physician executive at the American Hospital Association, triathlete, and author of Tiny Medicine . Takeaways National Doctors' Day is an opportunity to honor and appreciate the work of physicians. Triathlon is a sport that offers a distance and structure suitable for anyone to compete. The American Hospital Association plays a significant role in advocating...
Mar 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 195
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed sits down with Sumit Nagpal, the chairman and CEO of Cherish. They discuss Sumit's background and journey as an entrepreneur in healthcare and how he is transforming care delivery along the way. Sumit shares insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people. They also delve into the mission of Cherish, which aims to revolutionize the aging-in-place industry by providing innovative solutions...
Mar 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 194
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. Eric Gardner, VP Operations at Flagship Health. Get to know Eric as he generously shares the invaluable insights gleaned from his diverse experiences, from his early days as a medic in the US Airforce to his current status as a healthcare innovator. Tune in and be inspired by Eric's fascinating evolution and his unwavering commitment to transformative progress.
Mar 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 193
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, MD , Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Top 50 Healthcare Leaders, he is a well-respected thought leader, continually championing progress and innovation within the healthcare sector. Dr. Soliman Fakeeh discusses his background, the hospital's achievements, and the importance of technology and patient experience in healthcare. He emphasizes the need for stakeholder engagem...
Mar 13, 2024•35 min•Ep. 192
In this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Stephen Lieber , a strategic business advisor and digital media strategist to the show. They discuss Steve's background, his music preferences, and his life passion and mantra. Steve shares insights from his career, including his time as CEO of HIMSS. He also talks about starting his own advisory consulting company, and the challenges and opportunities in the startup community. Steve emphasizes the importance of embracing change and provoking innovatio...
Mar 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 191
On today's episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. Tran Tu Huynh , a surgeon and founder of OpticSurg . They discuss Dr. Tu's journey in healthcare, her advocacy for women's health and underrepresented communities, and the development of OpticSurg's telecollaboration platform, Vision Beyond. Dr. Tu emphasizes the importance of collaboration, paying it forward, and the need for diverse representation in the medical field. They also touch on the challenges of balancing clinical practice and entrep...
Feb 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 190
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed sits down with J. Edward Maddela (Jed) a Chief Health Informatics Officer. They discuss topics such as compassion, the burden of metrics, and Jed's personal and professional journey. He shares his framework for delivering compassionate care and emphasizes the importance of aligning self-interest with service. The conversation highlights the need to prioritize meaningful metrics and the power of digital platforms in enhancing human connections. Ed and Jed also d...
Feb 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 189
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed interviews Dr. Alan Weiss , the Chief Medical Information Officer at BayCare Health System. They discuss various topics, including Dr. Weiss' background in medicine and informatics, his role at BayCare, and his accomplishments in optimizing the electronic health record (EHR) system. Dr. Weiss shares advice on collaborating with physicians and staying current in the field, the challenges of leadership, and the need to not take things too seriously. He also empha...
Feb 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 188
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Brooke Yeager McSwain, MSc, MA. Brooke is an experienced leader in Digital Health policy at the state and federal levels, and a passionate advocate for the safe, effective, and evidence-based integration of technology into healthcare services. Tune in as they dig into policy, her role as a policy analyst at the American Health Association, and more!
Jan 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 187
On today's episode of DGTL Voices, Ed travels to the United Kingdom with Sarah Hanbridge, RN, Digital Health CNIO and Dione Rogers, Deputy Chief Nurse/ CNIO at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Sarah and Dione are drivers for DGTL in Nursing, tune in for more on leadership, networking, and women in healthcare informatics. Learn more about the Florence Nightingale Scholars Foundation...
Jan 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 186
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. Ashis Barad, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Allegheny Health Network. They cover the first video visit in Epic, formalizing the Chief Digital Officer role at Baylor Scott & White, and his journey to digital health.
Jan 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 185
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Robert Musslewhite for a refreshing perspective on leadership & culture, highlights from his career in healthcare, and so much more!
Jan 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 184
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Seth Hain, SVP, R&D at Epic to explore the intricate world of generative AI and the transformative journey unfolding within the realm of artificial intelligence. Simply begin! Tune in for a world of innovation, mathematics, and the limitless frontiers of AI on DGTL Voices.
Jan 10, 2024•34 min•Ep. 183
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed sits down with Michelle Charles , Senior Vice President - Chief Nursing Informatics Officer and Virtual Care Leader at Parkview Health. Get to know Michelle as she digs into her role as CNIO, virtual care and the impact it's had on clinician workflows, leadership, faith, flowers, and so much more!
Jan 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 182
On this special New Year's drop, Ed welcomes longevity and happiness expert, Dan Buettner , Founder at Blue Zones, New York Times Bestselling Author, Public Speaker and National Geographic Fellow. Netflix Documentary: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones New Book: The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons From the Healthiest Places on Earth...
Jan 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 180
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. David Lubarsky, an Innovator and Leader at CEO of UC Davis Health. Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Health Care", David shares how he applies the Team of Teams mindset to his leadership style, principles for fostering a culture of innovation, how UC Davis is driving digital transformation, and so much more!
Dec 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 179
On this episode of DGTL Voices Ed is joined by Sara Vaezy, EVP, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer at Providence to discuss all things digital, leadership, innovation... and of course, hot sauce! Explore Sara's family business in Craft Hot Sauce at yeahboysauce.com !
Dec 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 178
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. Scott Bradley Burris, Quality Chairman and executive committee member for Texas Health Presbyterian Center for Diagnostics and Surgery and Vice Chair of the Board at Mary Crowley Cancer Research.
Dec 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 177
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Joseph Cacchione MD , Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health. Learn more about Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Health Plan, and Jefferson Health and the work they are doing to balance the space between health plan and provider to deliver more efficient care.
Dec 06, 2023•31 min•Ep. 176
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Craig Kinyon, President/CEO at Reid Health. From CFO to CEO - hear about Craig's journey to where he is today. Tune in as they discuss stepping out of your comfort zone, the board dynamic, managing organizational growth and his DGTL strategy to keep pace with the rest of society by bringing a different level of service and connectivity to the patients we serve.
Nov 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 175
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes back Dr. Mandy Ghias, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Tono Health. Listen in as they share new ways DGTL applications are being used in Dermatology, how Tono is bridging the gap to accessing specialty care across the board, leadership, and so much more! Listen in as Mandy shares what it's like to stand up a HIT startup and the important role physicians play in building this next stage of healthcare startups. Hear more from Dr. Ghias on EdTalk...
Nov 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 174
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Dr. Babatope Fatuyi, Chief Medical Information Officer at The University of Texas Health to catch up on all things DGTL to support education and research, tips for staying fresh, advice for CDO's to effectively collaborate with clinicians, and so much more! Babatope's Life Mantra: Cherish Relationships | Relationships are the cornerstones of a fulfilling life.
Nov 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 173
On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed welcomes Darren Dworkin , President & COO at Press Ganey. Dworkin shares his viewpoint from the intersection of healthcare and technology as he highlights his professional journey to patient experience in the DGTL age.
Nov 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 172
