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Leading Digital Applications Through Growth,...

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2026/10/07

On this episode of QuickHITs, HDM CEO Tyler Smith and guest co-host Abby Polich sit down with Sacheen Mallette, Vice President of Digital Applications at Emory Healthcare. After nearly fifteen years at WakeMed, Sacheen stepped into a VP role at one of the country's leading academic health systems. She shares what surprised her most about the transition, and why she sees digital applications as an essential part of delivering patient care. The conversation covers how Emory scales Epic applications

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35:12

Cutting Application Clutter with Laura Marquez

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2026/09/09

In this episode of QuickHITs, guest host Abby Polich, SVP of Client Services at Health Data Movers, sits down with Laura Marquez, VP of Applications at Sharp HealthCare. Laura shares how Sharp is tackling application rationalization at scale, including the organization's goal to reduce its application portfolio by 20% over the next four years. She explains why a clean, living CMDB is the foundation for that work, how engaging the people closest to the day-to-day use of an application surfaces the

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38:33

Building an AI-Ready Health System with Simon Nazarian

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2026/07/22

In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with Simon Nazarian, System EVP and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope, and guest co-host Maroussia Petryk. Simon shares how one of the nation's largest cancer research and treatment organizations is turning decades of complex oncology data into a strategic asset, and how that foundation led to the development of Hope LLM, City of Hope's proprietary generative AI platform. He explains why data migration should be treated as

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42:04

Closing the operational gap: how Mount Sinai builds...

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2026/06/24

In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with Dr. Nicholas Gavin, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer at Mount Sinai, and Dr. Robbie Freeman, Mount Sinai's Chief Digital Transformation Officer. Nicholas and Robbie unpack what it actually takes to move a digital health tool from a small pilot to system-wide scale, including the operational gap, the Hawthorne effect, and why Mount Sinai builds for scale from day one rather than treating pilots as an endpoint. They share how a culture of

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27:53

From the Bedside to the Boardroom: How Nitin Agarwal...

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2026/06/04

In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with Nitin Agarwal, CIO of Wayne Memorial Health, a rural health system in northeastern Pennsylvania serving patients who, in many cases, have nowhere else to go. Nitin shares how he climbed to the C-suite by learning to delegate, why he believes the best technology decisions start with conversation rather than a vendor deck, and what it really means to be a trusted partner to clinical and operational teams. He also digs into data migration, the

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38:26

From Policy to Practice with Dr. Bill Winkenwerder: A...

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2026/05/21

In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith, CEO of Health Data Movers, sits down with Dr. Bill Winkenwerder, Chairman of CitiusTech, for a wide-ranging conversation spanning four decades at the highest levels of healthcare leadership. Dr. Winkenwerder's career began with a simple but powerful realization: that the physician-patient relationship, while meaningful, wasn't enough to fix a broken system. That conviction drove him well beyond the clinic. He went on to serve as Medical Director at Kaiser

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40:07

From Sick Care to Healthcare — Unlocking the Power of...

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2026/04/22

On this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with Andrew Thompson, management board member at the Estonian Multiomics Company (EMC), to explore how healthcare can evolve from a system focused on treating illness to one designed to prevent it. Andrew shares his journey building technology-enabled life sciences companies and how his work in Estonia led to the creation of EMC—an organization focused on unlocking the value of multiomics data to drive better clinical, economic, and societal

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47:19

Josh Wilda on Digital Transformation, AI, and the...

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2026/04/01

On this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with Josh Wilda, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care, to explore how healthcare organizations are evolving from technology operators to strategic enablers of care. Josh shares his unique journey into healthcare IT, from his early days at Epic to leading digital transformation initiatives across major academic health systems. With over 25 years of experience, he

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41:11

Bryan Dechairo on Genomics, Rare Disease Diagnosis,...

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2026/03/04

In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith and Ken Booth are joined by Bryan Dechairo, COO of GeneDx, to explore how genomic testing is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases. Bryan shares insights from his 30-year career in diagnostics—from the early days of PCR technology to the emergence of CRISPR and today's rapidly advancing genomic medicine. He explains how GeneDx is working to shorten the "diagnostic odyssey" many families face, where it can take five to six years

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38:44

Pediatric Health Mergers & AI with John Henderson

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2026/02/11

In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith sits down with John Henderson, VP, CIO & Digital Officer at Rady Children's Health, for a timely conversation on leadership, integration, and mission-driven innovation in pediatric healthcare. John shares his journey into pediatric healthcare and how purpose-driven work has shaped his leadership philosophy. He offers an inside look at guiding a complex health system merger, bringing together platforms, teams, and cultures while maintaining a relentless focus

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47:17

Building Becker's Healthcare, Health System M&A, and...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of QuickHITs, hosts Tyler Smith and Ken Booth sit down with Scott Becker, founder of Becker's Healthcare and partner at McGuireWoods, 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

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31:34

Turning Healthcare Data Strategy into Execution with...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of QuickHITs, we're excited to welcome Mohammed Abdelaziz, MD, MPH, FACP, Hospital Medicine Medical Director at Bon Secours Mercy Health 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

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33:27

How Great CIOs Lead: Insights from Luis Taveras, PhD

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2025/12/17

In this episode of QuickHITs, Tyler Smith and Ken Booth sit down with Luis Taveras, SVP & CIO at Jefferson Health, 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

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33:54

Inside Pediatric Innovation with J.D. Whitlock

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2025/12/03

In this episode of QuickHITs, hosts Ken Booth and Tyler Smith talk with J.D. Whitlock, Chief Information Officer at Dayton Children's Hospital, 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

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48:28

Advancing Community Health Through Innovation with...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of QuickHITs, we sit down with Alex Romillo, CEO, and Oscar Perez, Chief Applications and Innovation Officer at Health Choice Network (HCN). 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

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33:23

From Bedside to Boardroom: Leading Clinical Systems...

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2025/10/22

In this episode of QuickHITs, we’re joined by Amber Schuetz, Director of Clinical Systems at Boys Town National Research Hospital. 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

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35:30

Building Equity and Trust in Healthcare with Dr....

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2025/09/10

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

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41:06

Shaping the Future of Pediatric Healthcare IT, with...

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2025/08/20

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Anita Harris-Brown, Vice President, CNIO, and Clinical Applications leader at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. 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

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35:46

Building the Nest: Rebecca Woods on Community,...

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2025/07/30

In this episode of QuickHITs, we’re joined by Rebecca Woods, Founder and CEO of Bluebird Leaders, 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

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37:44

From Ambient to Agentic: Dr. Nirav Shah on the Future...

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2025/07/09

In this episode of QuickHITs, we’re joined by Dr. Nirav Shah, Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer of AI and Innovation at Endeavor Health. 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

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