Building Becker’s Healthcare, Health System M&A, and Turning Data Into Action with Scott Becker
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In this episode of QuickHITs, hosts Tyler Smith and Ken Booth sit down with , founder of and partner at , for an in-depth conversation on entrepreneurship, healthcare transformation, and the future of the industry. Scott shares his journey from practicing law to building Becker’s Healthcare into one of the most influential healthcare media platforms in the country — including the early pivots, grit, and team-driven growth that shaped its success. The discussion dives into today’s accelerating wave of health system mergers and acquisitions, the role of scale in healthcare innovation, and...
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Turning Healthcare Data Strategy into Execution with Mohammed Abdelaziz
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In this episode of QuickHITs, we’re excited to welcome , MD, MPH, FACP, Hospital Medicine Medical Director at Bon Secours King Mills Hospital. Dr. Abdelaziz brings deep experience navigating the real-world challenges of healthcare data, strategy, and execution. Throughout our conversation, Mohammed shares insight on how organizations can move beyond planning to operationalize data initiatives, common pitfalls leaders encounter, and the practical approaches that help turn complex data challenges into measurable outcomes. This episode is full of thoughtful perspectives for anyone working to...
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How Great CIOs Lead: Insights from Luis Taveras, PhD
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In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith and Ken Booth sit down with , SVP & CIO at , for a deep and engaging conversation about what modern technology leadership in healthcare truly requires. Luis shares how he approaches building IT cultures rooted in trust, curiosity, and accountability. He also shares why leaders must stay grounded in continuous learning as the industry evolves. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the increasingly strategic role of CIOs, the balancing act between innovation and operational excellence, and the importance of aligning teams around a shared...
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Inside Pediatric Innovation with J.D. Whitlock
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In this episode of QuickHITs, hosts Ken Booth and Tyler Smith talk with , Chief Information Officer at , about what makes pediatric healthcare IT uniquely challenging, and where innovation is heading next. With 30 years in healthcare and a career spanning operational leadership and Air Force service, J.D. offers a clear, practical look at how technology impacts families, clinicians, and care teams in a pediatric system. He breaks down why children’s hospitals often receive new digital tools later than adult health systems, and how tight CIO collaboration across pediatric organizations helps...
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Advancing Community Health Through Innovation with Alex Romillo & Oscar Perez
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In this episode of QuickHITs, we sit down with , CEO, and , Chief Applications and Innovation Officer at . Together, they share how HCN is using technology, data, and mission-driven leadership to support community health centers across the country. Alex reflects on his nearly 30-year journey with HCN—from joining as employee #17 to leading a 400-person network focused on improving access to care for underserved populations. Oscar discusses his path through major academic and public health systems and why he ultimately chose to help HCN modernize care delivery at scale. They walk through...
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From Bedside to Boardroom: Leading Clinical Systems at Boys Town, with Amber Schuetz
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In this episode of QuickHITs, we’re joined by , Director of Clinical Systems at . Amber’s story is one of transformation. Starting her career as a registered nurse in critical care and clinics, she stepped into healthcare IT to become a leader who bridges clinical insight with digital innovation. Amber shares the defining moments that shaped her leadership style, including the mentor who encouraged her to take on stretch assignments and instilled in her the principles of servant leadership. She discusses leading Boys Town through a smooth go-live, training nearly 1,700 users, and even...
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Building Equity and Trust in Healthcare with Dr. Nneka Sederstrom
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nneka Sederstrom, Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepin Healthcare. As the organization’s first leader in this role, Nneka shares how Hennepin responded to the death of George Floyd by creating a system-wide strategy to confront racism in healthcare and build lasting trust with the community. Nneka reflects on the challenges and successes of launching a year-long, 44-hour anti-racism training for more than 7,000 employees, and why education and awareness are critical foundations for equity work. She explores the complexity of measuring progress in...
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Shaping the Future of Pediatric Healthcare IT, with Dr. Anita Harris-Brown
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In this episode, we’re joined by , Vice President, CNIO, and Clinical Applications leader at . A former pediatric critical care nurse turned healthcare IT leader, Dr. Harris-Brown shares her journey from paper-based workflows to shaping one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals through technology and innovation. Dr. Harris-Brown reflects on the pivotal experiences that led her into clinical informatics and how she bridges the gap between bedside care and digital transformation. She explores the role of gamification in pediatric care — from turning physical therapy into baseball with...
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Building the Nest: Rebecca Woods on Community, Mentorship, and Showing Up Authentically
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In this episode of QuickHITs, we’re joined by , Founder and CEO of , a vibrant and fast-growing community on a mission to empower women in healthcare IT. Rebecca shares what inspired her to create the organization, how it’s evolved into a powerful network of nearly 5,000 followers and 250+ members, and why community and mentorship are essential to changing the leadership landscape. Alongside hosts Tyler Smith and Ken Booth, Rebecca discusses what it means to build a personal brand with intention, how to lead with empathy while navigating chaos, and the importance of letting people,...
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From Ambient to Agentic: Dr. Nirav Shah on the Future of AI in Healthcare
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In this episode of QuickHITs, we’re joined by , Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer of AI and Innovation at . With a clinical background in infectious diseases and a career spanning quality, analytics, and digital transformation, Dr. Shah shares how Endeavor is navigating the complex yet urgent task of scaling AI responsibly across a multi-hospital health system. Dr. Shah, Tyler Smith, and Ken Booth discuss what it takes to build trust in emerging technologies from the rapid adoption of ambient documentation to the next wave of agentic AI tools that promise to automate full...
info_outlineWelcome to another insightful episode of "Quick HITs," hosted by Ken Booth and Tyler Smith. In this engaging installment, we are thrilled to bring you an in-depth conversation with a true industry luminary, Jeremy Schwach. An accomplished entrepreneur, executive, and board member on Health Data Movers' Board of Directors, Jeremy's journey is a testament to the power of recognizing weaknesses and assembling a remarkable team.
Join us as we journey through Jeremy's incredible life story, from his early days as a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he founded a profitable student transportation firm, to his transformative role at Bluetree, an early-stage health tech-enabled services company.
Jeremy's experiences and insights are not only impactful but also deeply insightful. He sheds light on his time as an executive at Epic, the Electronic Medical Record giant, where he gained invaluable experience in running large implementations and being part of the implementation executive team. Jeremy's wealth of knowledge culminated in his role as CEO of Bluetree, where he led the company through an astounding nine years of rapid growth, expanding its workforce to over 600 employees and forming partnerships with the top health systems in the country.
In this episode, Jeremy imparts his wisdom on the essence of recognizing weaknesses – not as setbacks, but as opportunities for growth and learning. He shares how this philosophy has been a driving force behind his successes and how it led him to assemble diverse and exceptional teams that played a pivotal role in his ventures.
Moreover, we delve into Jeremy's role as a board member on Health Data Movers' board of directors, where his expertise continues to shape the healthcare landscape.
Jeremy's leadership acumen reached new heights when he was awarded Glassdoor's Employees' Choice top 10 US CEOs in the small & medium companies' category. Discover his approach to fostering a positive work environment, empowering employees, and driving innovation, all while nurturing a strong team dynamic.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply passionate about the realms of business and technology, this episode of "Quick HITs" offers invaluable takeaways that resonate with Jeremy's powerful mantra: recognizing weaknesses is the first step to building an unbreakable foundation for success. Tune in now and join us on this remarkable journey of insights and inspiration.