HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT
Ready to break barriers and lead the future of health tech? Join host Joy Rios for insightful conversations with women leaders who are driving change at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Get in-depth interviews, engaging discussions on health IT (HIT) topics, and actionable advice to advance your career. Whether you're a new or established professional, HIT Like a Girl Pod empowers you to be informed, connected, and a leader in healthcare IT. Listen, Follow, and Subscribe now!
Episodes
Beyond the Hospital Walls: Ensuring Safety, Security & Equity in the "Care Anywhere" Era
As care delivery expands beyond traditional hospital settings, critical questions emerge:
How do we safeguard patient safety and cybersecurity in decentralized care?
What does it take to ensure equitable access to high-quality care for all?
In this episode of HITea with Grace, Grace Vinton sits down with Laura Rogers, Senior Director of H...
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April 22, 2025 • 22 mins
🎙️ What does it take to create a healthcare system that truly works for everyone?
In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, host Demi Radeva sits down with Kristen Valdes, founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health, to explore how interoperability and innovation are reshaping the future of healthcare.
Kristen shares her journey from working with Medicare and Medicaid Services to developing one of the first private Medicare Advantage...
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April 15, 2025 • 12 mins
🎙️ How can AI bridge the gap between data and actionable insights in healthcare?
In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, hosts Demi Radeva and Kim Perry, Chief Growth Officer of emtelligent, dive into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare.
Kim shares her expertise on the evolution of clinical AI, particularly Natural Language Processing (NLP), and how it’s turning unstructured data into actionable insights.
The conversa...
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April 8, 2025 • 16 mins
🎙️ How can we harness the power of AI to transform healthcare while keeping humanity at the center?
In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, host Demi Radeva sits down with Patty Hayward, a trailblazer in healthcare IT with over 25 years of experience.
Patty shares her fascinating journey from conservation biology to tackling some of the biggest challenges in healthcare IT, including automation, AI integration, and improving systems...
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April 1, 2025 • 9 mins
🎙️ What if your identity could seamlessly follow you through every healthcare experience?
In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, hosts Demi Radeva and Shriya Palekar sit down with a visionary healthcare expert to explore how reusable networked identities are transforming the patient experience.
Drawing parallels to their groundbreaking work in secure identity verification at airports, Shriya explains how this innovative approach c...
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March 25, 2025 • 15 mins
🎙️ What happens when patients take the lead in shaping healthcare innovation?
In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Molly Schreiber, a passionate patient advocate who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years and rheumatoid arthritis. Molly shares her incredible journey from being a patient to joining Savvy Cooperative, a patient-owned marketplace revolutionizing how healthcare companies acc...
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March 18, 2025 • 21 mins
🎙️ What does it take to revolutionize healthcare with data?
In this episode of the HIT Like a Girl Podcast, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Shirel Daniel, a leader in the healthcare startup space, to uncover her unique journey and the transformative work she’s directing at Extrico Health.
From her roots at Syracuse University and Tel Aviv University to her impactful roles with the UN Environment and Philadelphia Internat...
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March 11, 2025 • 19 mins
With a new administration under President Trump, the healthcare industry is poised for significant shifts. How do we adapt, innovate, and lead through change? That’s the focus of this special series on HIT Like a Girl podcast, hosted by Demi Radeva, our newest guest host and a powerhouse in health system financing and innovation. 🌟
In this series, Demi shares her journey and sits down with 6 incredible women experts to explore how...
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November 12, 2024 • 20 mins
Chandra Osborn, Chief Behavioral Officer at AdhereHealth, joins Joy to discuss the power of empathy and strategic partnerships in improving medication adherence.
In this episode, Chandra shares her journey from academia to industry, highlighting the challenges and transformations she faced, particularly during the pandemic. We delve into the complexities of medication adherence and the importance of using both subjective and object...
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October 29, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, Joy Rios engages speaks with Dr. Monica Lypson, Vice Dean for Education at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lypson shares her inspiring journey from the south side of Chicago to a prominent role in medical education, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, diversity, and effective communication in healthcare. The discussion delves into the challenges of expressing emotions and s...
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October 22, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode, Joy Rios talks with Helen Burstin, the CEO of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies. Helen shares her extensive career journey, highlighting her pivotal roles in healthcare quality and her commitment to improving care for patients and physicians. The discussion delves into the challenges women face in advancing their careers, particularly in leadership positions, and emphasizes the importance of mentorship, sp...
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October 15, 2024 • 14 mins
In this episode, Joy chats with Dr. Adeshola Ezeokoli, an internist and physician coach, to discuss the pressing issue of burnout in the healthcare profession. Dr. Shola shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout early in her career and emphasizes the importance of building a career that aligns with one's life priorities. The conversation highlights the necessity of being intentional about saying "yes" and "no" to various co...
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October 8, 2024 • 15 mins
In this episode, Joy talks with Liz Powell, a prominent advocate for women's health, founder of G2G Consulting and co-founder of the Women's Health PAC. They discuss the critical importance of bipartisan support in addressing women's health issues, emphasizing the need for comprehensive advocacy that goes beyond contentious topics like abortion. Liz outlines her roles in various organizations focused on health innovation and policy...
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October 1, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, Joy sits down with Dr. Shikha Jain, the organizer and founder of the Women in Medicine Summit. Dr. Jain shares her feelings of empowerment and inspiration from the event, highlighting the incredible speakers who addressed vital topics such as vulnerability, misinformation, and inclusive leadership. As they discuss the progress made in women's representation in medicine and the ongoing challenges, Dr. Jain emphasize...
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September 24, 2024 • 20 mins
Join Joy Rios as she welcomes Brad Johnson and David Smith, authors of "Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women" and "Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace." Recorded at last year's Women in Medicine summit, this episode delves into the importance of male engagement in promoting gender diversity and inclusion.
Discover practical strategies for men to show up as allies, the benefits of divers...
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September 17, 2024 • 29 mins
Join us for a re-release of this insightful episode featuring Genein Letford, Founder and CEO of CAFFE Strategies and speaker at the 2023 Women in Medicine Summit. Discover the importance of creativity and cultural competency in addressing healthcare challenges.
Learn how:
Leaders' mindsets can influence team innovation.
AI and technology can complement human creativity, not replace it.
Cultural understanding is essential for...
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September 10, 2024 • 25 mins
Join us for a re-release of this thought-provoking episode featuring Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and anthropologist and speaker at the 2023 Women in Medicine Summit. Discover the multifaceted nature of burnout and its impact on healthcare professionals and patients. Learn about strategies for addressing burnout on both individual and systemic levels.
Hear from Dr. Gold as she discusses:
The emotional, depersonalization, and red...
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September 3, 2024 • 26 mins
Join us for a re-release of this powerful episode featuring Dr. Heather Irobunda, a featured speaker at the 2023 Women in Medicine Summit. Discover how her journey from the military to private practice and public community health has shaped her understanding of the healthcare divide.
Learn about the challenges faced by marginalized individuals and the critical need for health literacy and education in today's evolving society. Hear...
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August 27, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode, Joy engages in a compelling conversation with Vanessa Villaverde, Senior Program Investor at the California Healthcare Foundation. They explore the critical need for mental health services for children, particularly during the pandemic, and discuss innovative approaches to bridging gaps in healthcare access for underserved communities. Vanessa highlights the importance of storytelling in healthcare innovation, emph...
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August 20, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode Joy Rios sits down with Angela Jonsson, the Vice President of Public Affairs at Canada Health Infoway, to discuss the critical role of interoperability in healthcare systems. Angela shares her journey in the healthcare sector, highlighting her responsibilities in connecting various medical systems to ensure seamless communication and access to patient information. She emphasizes the importance of translating complex...
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