Quality Insights Podcast

Quality Insights Podcast

Quality Insights is a mission-driven non-profit organization that improves health and care for those we serve. For over half a century, we have provided education, data, collaboration and consulting services that impact millions of patients and providers every day. Learn more about what we do through our podcast.

Episodes

October 10, 2025 24 mins

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Lori Carnsew, MD, family doctor, children’s author and lifestyle medicine advocate. 

Dr. Lori Carnsew discusses her transition from family medicine to opening Verity Primary Medicine and Lifestyle, a practice that emphasizes lifestyle medicine and prevention. She highlights the challenges and strategies for fostering lasting l...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Bobbie Reed,  caregiver advocate and American Kidney Fund Ambassador. 

Bobbie discusses her personal journey as a caregiver for her son and mother, her advocacy work for kidney disease awareness, the role of social media in finding her son a kidney donor, and the importance of support groups. She also highlights legislative ef...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Kyle Lavergne, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Vice President of Clinical Programs for CenterWell Home Health.

Kyle discusses the American Heart Association's Home Health - Heart Failure Certification, which enhances evidence-based care quality and improves outcomes for heart failure patients. The certification emphasizes program mana...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jorge Otañez, MD, DipABLM, Associate Chief Medical Officer of TrueCare.

Dr. Otañez shares his expertise on various health topics, emphasizing the significance of preventative measures and the importance of community health initiatives. He also highlights the role of innovative treatment methods and patient education in improvi...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Karen Fernandes, RN, CPHQ, CPAA, a nationally respected healthcare leader and advocate with decades of experience in nursing, quality management and patient safety. 

Karen discusses her personal connection to the far-reaching impact of the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES), prescribed from the 1940s to the 1970s. She...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Stephanie McGrath, PharmD,  Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network and Director of Community Partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, and Sydney Stawarz, PharmD,  a Pharmacist Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.  

Stephanie and Sydney discuss their success...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Erin Woodford, MSN, RN,  a member of the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification oversight work group with the American Heart Association and  Vice President of Population Health for Genesis Healthcare.

Erin discusses the American Heart Association’s Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification, which impr...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with three of Quality Insights' Community Health Workers (CHWs): Lisbeth Rojas, Maria Salazar, and Stephanie Duncan.

Lisbeth, Maria, and Stephanie discuss their impactful work in Delaware addressing health disparities for women and babies through community-based relationships and essential resources. They share success stories...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jacob Bowling, MSW, Chief Executive Officer of Bowling Business Strategies (BBS). Jacob discusses his career in behavioral health strategy, the impact of stigma, addiction, and mental health care models. He emphasizes the need for integrated care, addressing disparities, and providing mental health care to healthcare workers ...

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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Amy Kelly, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in breast imaging. Dr. Kelly discusses advancements in breast imaging, emphasizing the importance of annual screenings, early det...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Pam Meador, RN, BSN-BC, Director of Regulatory Services at the West Virginia Health Care Association.

Pam Meador discusses the regulatory challenges, staffing issues, and infection control in long-term care facilities, emp...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Brian E. McGarry, Ph.D., a physical therapist and health services researcher with an interest in the economics of aging. 

Dr. Brian McGarry discusses his path to becoming a researcher, the impact of public policies on Medi...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Dr. Dave Thimons, Founder and CEO of Personal Care Medical Associates (PCMA). 

Dr. Thimons discusses the importance of palliative medicine in improving the quality of life for nursing home residents and reducing hospitaliz...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jason Povio, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eagle Telemedicine.

Jason discusses the vital role of telemedicine in improving healthcare access for rural and underserved communities. He highlights the importance of interop...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Emily Jaffe, MD, MBA, Vice President and Executive Medical Director of Enterprise Palliative Care Strategy and Implementation at Highmark Health and post-acute medical director at Allegheny Health Network. 

Dr. Emily Jaffe...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jeff Neccuzi, a subject matter expert on immunizations and former Director of the West Virginia Division of Immunization Services.

Jeff Neccuzi discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine uptake, growing vacci...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Brian Frazee, President and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association. 

Brian Frazee discusses his extensive background in healthcare advocacy, the unique challenges of Delaware's aging and growing population, the im...

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Join us for part one of a two part series on “Unraveling the Mystery of NoviSurvey” with host Yessi Cubillo, Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and guest Kimberly Hansen, MSN, RN, Acute Care Program Manager within the Health Facility Survey & Field Operations at the New Jersey Department of Health.

For “Part Two” of this series, we need your feedback: Submit your questions.

This material was prepared b...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Amanda Cummins, PA-C, and Carol Antonelli-Greco, DO, the co-founders of FARMacy WV.

Amanda Cummings and Dr. Carol Antonelli Greco discuss FARMacy West Virginia, a program combining healthcare with access to fresh, healthy ...

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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Holly Estel, RN, Clinical Advisor for Genesis Healthcare.

Holly discusses long-term care nursing, covering topics such as the nursing workforce shortage, the essential role of nurse leadership, and the impact of COVID-19. ...

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