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Powerhouse Kristin Valdes Shares How B.Well Connected Health Solves for Disparat

Health Equity is not just something Kristen Valdes talks about – she and her team at b.well® Connected Health are providing consumer choice to improve healthcare for over seven million lives. On this episode Kristen Valdez talks about her journey as a caregiver, empowering consumers to make navigating the healthcare system the way it should be, and teaching healthcare systems how to respond to the needs of their communities through data transformation.

InteropNow! S1 Ep2: Powerhouse Kristin Valdes Shares How B.Well Connected Health Solves for Disparate Patient Portals

Patient right of access and national health information networks with Kristen Va

In this episode Kristen Valdes sits down with host Sandy Vance to talk about what consumers want from the healthcare system, why a patient’s right of access could be a show stopper for the success of TEFCA, and how provider organizations will realize a return on their investments in interoperability. Kristen Valdes, Founder &amp; CEO of b.well Connected Health is on a mission to empower consumers with the data and tools to take control of their health care journey.

InteropNow! S2 Ep2: Patient right of access and national health information networks with Kristen Valdes of b.well Connected Health

Live at ViVE: How Robotics Are Changing Surgery

Robots in healthcare are coming, and are designed as assistants, not replacements, to skilled clinicians. In this episode, Ken Washington, the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Medtronic, is interviewed by Saul Marquez during the ViVE conference in Los Angeles on the importance of robotics in surgery, emphasizing its potential to enhance precision, consistency, and ergonomics for surgeons while ultimately improving patient outcomes. He shares his career journey from working in robotics and underscores Medtronic&#39;s commitment to advancing healthcare through robotics and AI technologies, assisting skilled clinicians to provide better care and experiences for patients and providers alike. Ken explains how AI is revolutionizing surgery by providing personalized pre-procedure planning, guiding surgeons during operations, and facilitating post-procedure analysis for continuous improvement. Finally, he also encourages listeners to envision the future of healthcare and recognize the companies leading the way. Tune in and learn how robotics and AI are shaping the future of surgery and healthcare, and consider the possibilities for personalized care and better outcomes! About Ken Washington:Ken Washington brings over three decades of experience in leading technical endeavors for Fortune 100 companies, government contractors, and research laboratories. His leadership roles have involved team-building and shaping strategic visions for large organizations. Notably, he was honored as the 2012 Black Engineer of the Year in Research Leadership and later inducted into both the National Academy of Engineers and the Black Engineers Hall of Fame. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology &amp; Innovation Officer at Medtronic, Ken also holds board positions at McKesson Corporation and SAE International, where he serves as the Automotive Sector VP. He&#39;s been a pivotal member of the Internet Ecosystem Innovation Committee and actively engages in strategic collaborations with universities, notably as a member of the Georgia Tech Advisory Board and former chair of the University of Michigan Leadership Advisory Board. Ken&#39;s expertise spans diverse domains, from automotive research and space science to information privacy and high-performance computing technologies. He excels in program and project management, guiding new facility projects, and fostering collaborative system development. His track record includes successful executive-level presentations, business plan developments, and resource optimization strategies, making him a sought-after leader in both the public and private sectors. Things You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Robotics in surgery enhance precision, consistency, and ergonomics, ultimately improving patient outcomes.</li><li>AI revolutionizes surgery with personalized pre-procedure planning and real-time guidance for surgeons.</li><li>The future of surgery lies in the combination of robotics, AI, and digital platforms for personalized care.</li><li>AI algorithms guide surgeons during surgery, enhancing accuracy and precision in procedures.</li><li>Medtronic is committed to the future of surgery and healthcare with robotics and AI technologies.</li></ul>Resources:<ul><li>Connect with and follow Ken on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwashington/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li><li>Learn more about Medtronic on their <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtronic/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.medtronic.com/gr-el/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.</li></ul>

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How and why healthcare stakeholders should engage with HL7 through the new Imple

HL7 has been working to advance FHIR - Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources Platform standard since 2012. In 2014 healthcare industry players started to band together in the Argonaut project which was the first implementation community comprising leading technology vendors and provider organizations stakeholders. Since that time, several consortiums of health industry leaders have rallied around various health IT initiatives such as health payer initiatives, puplic health and health equity, infrastructure, and research initiatives. There are now eight FHIR accelerators who have published implementation guides that provide important documentation on how technology builders should use the FHIR resources within their systems to advance data sharing. These implementation guides have become the foundation for use of the standard as prescribed in Interoperability rules set forth by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. Now that so many implementation guides are near complete, the HL7 organization has added three new executive positions to support standards implementation in the new HL7 Implementation Division. So today we will talk to the spearheads of the Implementation Division to better understand how this expanded focus will impact the business of healthcare. Dr. Charles Jaffe is the CEO of HL7. He completed his medical training at Johns Hopkins and Duke Universities and post-doctoral training at NIH and the Lombardi Cancer Center. He served in various academic positions in the Departments of Medicine and in the School of Engineering and has worked in healthcare technology for more than 30 years.. Dr. Jaffe has led the charge at HL7 since 2007. Viet Nguyen, MD, will head the standards implementation division as chief standards implementation officer alongside Diego Kaminker who will fill the role of deputy chief standards implementation officer. Viet is an internist, pediatrician, and clinical informaticist who has held leadership roles such as chief medical officer and chief medical information officer at Leidos Corporation, Lockheed-Martin, and Systems Made Simple. HL7 selected Kaminker as the deputy chief standards implementation officer. He is the founder and owner of Kern IT with specialties in integration, software development, and project management. Kaminker has been a member of the HL7 community for twenty years and has served multiple terms as the chair of HL7 Argentina as well as an affiliate director of the HL7 International board of directors. Throughout his career, Kaminker has defined, implemented, and maintained hundreds of HL7 interoperability projects. On this episode of the podcast this powerhouse leadership team talks about their strategies for engaging more healthcare stakeholders in the implementation process to better inform those building the specification.

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