Kat McDavitt and Lisa Bari of The Health Tech Talk Show on Healthcare Tech, Data, and Interoperability

In this episode of DC EKG, Joe Grogan is joined by Kat McDavitt and Lisa Bari, hosts of the Health Tech Talk Show, to discuss the broader challenges and opportunities surrounding healthcare data interoperability. They explore the critical role of CMS, state data infrastructure, and private sector efforts in improving data movement across healthcare systems. The conversation emphasizes the need for policy changes, innovation, and better regulatory frameworks to enhance data exchange, especially in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. Kat and Lisa also dive into the future of health tech innovations, including AI, women’s health, and behavioral health, highlighting the potential for progress in these areas. Later in the episode, the discussion turns to the ongoing legal battle between Epic and Particle Health, with Kat and Lisa offering insights into the dispute over healthcare data exchange. They explore the challenges of balancing innovation with patient privacy, particularly in light of Epic's decision to stop responding to data requests from Particle Health due to privacy concerns. Resources Mentioned: https://www.healthtechtalkshow.com/home-