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_outlineIn this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with Olegas Niaksu, Head of Digital Health at AME International GmbH, researcher at Vilnius University, and digital transformation advisor to governments and global health organizations.
Olegas shares how he unexpectedly entered the healthcare space and became fascinated by the complex world of hospital information systems. From there, his career took off, spanning continents, health systems, and innovation strategies.
The conversation explores the global acceleration of virtual care and remote patient monitoring, how lower-income countries are bypassing outdated systems in favor of newer innovations, and why AI has yet to fully disrupt healthcare. Olegas also discusses how the EU is setting a new standard for cross-border data exchange and emphasizes what healthcare leaders must understand before starting any digital transformation effort.
This is a thoughtful, global look at where digital health is headed—and why success depends on more than just technology.