Digital Health Talks - Changemakers Focused on Fixing Healthcare

As Delaware implements the nation's first insurance mandate for early allergen introduction on January 1st, 2026, Meenal Lele, Founder & CEO of Lil Mixins and author of The Baby and the Biome, shares her journey from food allergy parent to medical entrepreneur. With multiple patents, published clinical studies, and an engineering background, Meenal built Hanimune Therapeutics to address a crisis affecting 33 million Americans. She discusses the clinical evidence behind early allergen introduction, navigating insurance coverage, and why state-level policy changes matter for reducing childhood allergies while saving healthcare systems millions. Discover how maternal insight combined with scientific rigor is transforming prevention.Meenal Lele, Founder & CEO, Lil MixinsMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us as Dr. Andrew M. Davis and Amy Wainwright from University of Chicago Medicine reveals how AI-powered analysis of 37,000+ patients exposed a crisis hiding in plain sight: nearly 30% of hypertensive patients have dangerously uncontrolled blood pressure despite regular primary care visits.Using cloud-based machine learning across 112 providers, Dr. Davis's team identified critical gaps traditional metrics miss—underutilized medications, missed referrals, and troubling disparities in care. More importantly, they developed interventions that work.Discover how to leverage advanced analytics for measurable ROI, implement real-time clinical intelligence at scale, and empower providers with data-driven feedback that reduces cardiovascular risk at the point of care.Andrew M. Davis, MD, MPH, Professor and Associate Vice-Chair for Quality, University of ChicagoAmy Wainwright, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, UChicago MedicineMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us as we explore a critical question: What if the solution to America's number one killer isn't in the pharmacy, but in the kitchen? Today's guest is Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins-trained cardiologist who founded Step One Foods after realizing that doctors, including herself, weren't addressing the most powerful intervention for heart disease diet.Elizabeth Klodas, MD, Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Step One FoodsMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us as we meet Margo Jordan, founder and CEO of Enrichly, who's flipping the script on childhood mental health. Instead of treating symptoms, she's building self-esteem from the inside out—reaching over 200,000 students through a gamified platform that kids actually want to use. From brick-and-mortar learning centers to a digital therapeutic that's now partnering with major health systems, Margo shares why self-esteem is the missing piece in mental health care, how she's hiding vegetables in the candy, and what it takes to bridge the pediatric behavioral health gap when 70% of US counties don't have a single child therapist. This is healthcare innovation that's both clinically sound and genuinely fun.Margo Jordan, Founder & CEO, EnrichlyMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Joining us is Kristen Miller, Co-Director of MedStar Health's Center for Diagnostic Systems Safety and Scientific Director of their National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare. As healthcare organizations invest billions in AI technologies, Kristen's research reveals that human factors engineering - the science of how humans interact with complex systems - determines whether AI becomes a safety enhancer or safety hazard, whether patients embrace or resist these tools, and whether healthcare teams achieve promised efficiencies or face new workflow disruptions.Kristen Miller, Scientific Director, MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in HealthcareMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us for Five Good Things with Janae Sharp and Megan Antonelli: A rapid-fire segment highlighting positive developments in digital health. Janae and Megan share insights on recent innovations, successful implementations, and emerging trends that are driving progress in healthcare technology.Janae Sharp, Founder & CEO, The Sharp IndexMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us for a critical discussion on healthcare's most pressing cybersecurity challenge with Nikki Bennett, Healthcare Advisory Identity Strategist at SailPoint. Drawing from five years of frontline IAM experience at ECU Health, Nikki reveals how to transform identity vulnerabilities into strategic advantages, tackling everything from non-human identities and AI agents to cloud migration strategies. She shares breakthrough announcements from SailPoint's Navigate event and delivers actionable insights on why intelligent identity frameworks are becoming the cornerstone of healthcare's cybersecurity future.Nicki Bennett, Advisory Strategist, Healthcare, SailPointMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live 

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Ryan Sadeghian, System CMIO at University of Toledo Health, as he shares his unique journey from healthcare consultant to practicing pediatrician to AI implementation leader. In this episode, we explore how academic health systems are uniquely positioned to drive healthcare AI innovation, balancing the dual mission of education and patient care while building practical AI solutions that solve real workflow challenges. Dr. Sadeghian discusses his organization's approach to developing internal AI capabilities, managing vendor relationships, and creating sustainable change management strategies that ensure successful AI adoption across clinical and administrative teams.Ryan Sadeghian, MD, MBA, MSc, System CMIO, University of Toledo HealthJanae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index

Join Megan Antonelli and Dr. Tom Kelly, co-founder of Heidi Health, as he brings a unique perspective to healthcare AI. He's a vascular surgery trainee turned founder who experienced firsthand the crushing administrative burden that keeps clinicians from truly connecting with their patients. With Heidi Health now serving over 500,000 clinicians and processing more than 2 million patient visits per week, Tom shares the fascinating journey from frustrated doctor to AI innovator. We dive deep into the reality versus the hype of ambient AI adoption, why clinician-first design trumps seamless integration, and the critical difference between tools that doctors tolerate and tools they actually love. From the nuances of personalization at the sentence level to envisioning an AI care partner that handles follow-ups and coordinates care, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to build healthcare technology that makes medicine more human—not less.Dr. Thomas Kelly, Co-founder & CEO, Heidi HealthMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Join Megan Antonelli as she speaks with Jenice Larmond, RN, BSN, MBA, Clinical Innovation & Excellence Officer at Neteera, about how radar-based ambient monitoring is rewiring clinical culture toward prevention. Discover how FDA-cleared contactless technology continuously monitors heart rate, respiration, and occupancy & motion insights through clothing and bedding—detecting subtle changes before they become crises. Learn why health systems report dramatic reductions in alert fatigue, increased early interventions, and prevention-focused care delivery. If you're building RPM, post-acute care, or aging-in-place programs centered on early detection, this conversation reveals the cultural shift happening now.Jenice Larmond, Clinical Innovation & Excellence Officer, NeteeraMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ashley Beecy, Chief AI Officer at Sutter Health, as she shares their journey from targeted AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation across one of California's largest integrated health systems. We'll explore Sutter's innovative diabetic retinopathy screening program, where AI-enabled cameras deployed across 28 primary care sites detect sight-threatening conditions in under a minute, and their strategic partnership with Aidoc as the premier West Coast hub for clinical AI innovation. Dr. Beecy brings unique insights from her journey as a cardiologist and former AI leader at NewYork-Presbyterian. Clinical Leadership Drives AI Success: Dr. Beecy's background as a practicing cardiologist provides essential clinical credibility for enterprise AI transformation. Pilot to Platform Strategy: Focused pilots with clear clinical value can scale enterprise-wide when supported by proper governance and infrastructure. Real-World Impact at Scale: 24 cases of retinopathy detected from 216 screenings demonstrates measurable clinical outcomes from AI deployment. Strategic Partnerships Accelerate Innovation: Sutter's role as Aidoc's West Coast hub shows how health systems can co-develop AI solutions. Infrastructure Investment is Critical: Scaling AI across 24 hospitals and 200+ care sites requires robust governance frameworks and organizational commitment. Ashley Beecy, MD, FACC, Chief AI Officer, Sutter HealthMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live 

Join us for an insightful conversation about the intersection of technology and healthcare with Pallavi Ranade from Intermountain Health and Janae Sharp. In this episode, we explore how healthcare organizations can effectively measure return on investment while keeping patient-centered outcomes at the forefront. From the hidden costs of technology implementation to the promise of AI and genomics, our guests share practical wisdom on navigating innovation challenges, allocating resources strategically, and ensuring that technological advances truly benefit both patients and clinicians. Whether you're a healthcare leader weighing your next tech investment or simply curious about the future of healthcare delivery, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on making technology work for everyone in the healthcare ecosystem.Pallavi Ranade-Kharkar, PhD, MS, FAMIA, Director of Research Informatics Genomics, Intermountain HealthJanae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index

Healthcare cybersecurity stands at an inflection point. Traditional compliance frameworks are proving inadequate in the face of sophisticated threats targeting patient data, clinical operations, and connected medical devices. Robert Eikel, CISO at P-n-T Data Corp., brings unique expertise from government service, financial services, and pediatric healthcare to discuss how leading organizations are evolving beyond checklist security. We'll explore the new frontlines of healthcare cyber defense—identity, integrity, and interoperability—while examining how emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are reshaping the threat landscape.Moving from periodic compliance to continuous confidence through identity-centric, integrity-focused defense strategiesProtecting clinical workflows and patient safety while maintaining secure interoperability across healthcare ecosystemsPreparing cybersecurity programs for AI-powered threats, quantum risks, and next-generation healthcare technologiesTransforming cybersecurity governance from IT overhead to strategic business enablerRobert Eikel, Chief Information Security Officer, P-n-T Data Corp.Megan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

Join Dr. Christine Gall from Colette Health as she explores how virtual care platforms are transforming acute care delivery in hospitals and health systems. Starting with virtual observation as the entry point for falls prevention and patient safety, Dr. Gall will discuss how Colette Health's comprehensive virtual care solution expands into virtual nursing for admissions, discharges, transfers, and clinical support. Discover how hospitals are leveraging virtual care technology to enhance patient safety, optimize nursing workflows, and address staffing challenges while maintaining high-quality care standards in acute care environments. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer, Colette HealthMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

Join Megan Antonelli as she interviews Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer at El Camino Health, Silicon Valley's first Magnet-designated hospital system. With over 25 years combining nursing expertise and healthcare technology leadership, Deb has transformed patient experiences through strategic AI implementations, virtual nursing initiatives, and innovative workforce solutions. From reducing nurse turnover to implementing predictive analytics that prevent adverse patient outcomes, discover how this pioneering CIO is leveraging cutting-edge technology to address healthcare's most pressing challenges. Learn about El Camino's journey from reactive to predictive care, their approach to AI-powered clinical decision support, and how they're redefining the future of healthcare delivery in one of the world's most tech-forward regions.Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino HealthMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

Join Megan Antonelli and Steffany Whiting from iMethods as we explore what's driving real healthcare transformation beyond buzzwords. In this Digital Health Talks episode, we dive into healthcare transformation from pilots to system-wide impact. You'll hear insights on technology investments delivering results and how cybersecurity reshapes transformation timelines.Key Topics We'll Cover:  Technology Investment Reality Check - Which digital health initiatives are delivering ROI versus becoming expensive distractions  Security-First Transformation - How cybersecurity requirements are reshaping cloud and AI implementation timelines  Clinical Leadership Integration - Strategies for ensuring technology actually supports clinical workflows instead of creating administrative burden  Women's Leadership in Healthcare - Insights from the evolved women's leadership programming and its impact on transformation initiativesSteffany Whiting, Executive Vice President of Marketing, iMethodsMegan Antonelli, Founder and CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us for this episode of Digital Health Talks' "Five Good Things" where hosts Megan Antonelli and Janae Sharp discuss Samsung's acquisition of Xealth, Hartford Healthcare's first-in-US airport telehealth kiosk at Bradley International, and Rock Health's report showing $6.4 billion in healthcare investments with 62% going to AI startups. They also highlight nursing innovation awards, recognize Microsoft's Chief Nursing Officer Kathy McGrath, and announce their partnership with Emerge Americas for a major healthcare trade show in Miami, showcasing the continued momentum in digital health innovation and consumer-focused healthcare solutions.Janae Sharp, Founder & CEO, The Sharp IndexMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

Welcome to today's episode where we have the distinct privilege of speaking with Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures, who was just featured in Forbes 50 Over 50 and we couldn't be more thrilled to congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition! This honor celebrates Lisa's extraordinary impact as a true powerhouse in healthcare innovation and venture capital. With over 35 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and investment, Lisa brings an unparalleled perspective on how we can transform healthcare delivery and outcomes. At American Heart Association Ventures, she leads a multi-fund platform that's investing in the future of healthcare across the entire spectrum—from cutting-edge medical technologies to addressing critical social determinants of health.Her career has spanned multiple dimensions of the healthcare ecosystem:Venture Capital Leadership: From her current role at AHA Ventures to previous General Partner positions at Manatt Ventures, Psilos Group, and GE Ventures, where she led the healthcare fund and served on the overall Investment CommitteeEntrepreneurial Success: Co-founded and served as CEO of CSweetener, a healthcare leadership development company that was successfully acquired by HLTH FoundationStrategic Advisory Roles: Chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of NASA's Translational Research Institute for Space Health and serves on the International Investment Committee of the ANDHealth Digital Health FundThought Leadership: Author of the widely-read Venture Valkyrie blog, internationally recognized speaker, and faculty member at UC Berkeley's Haas School of BusinessIndustry Recognition: Fellow of the prestigious Aspen Institute's Health Innovators FellowshipLisa Suennen, Managing Partner, American Heart Association VenturesMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

In this HealthImpact Live Podcast episode, Michael Rogozinski, healthcare leader and executive at Vital.io, joins Janae Sharp for a timely conversation about transforming patient experience in real-time. They’ll discuss how Vital’s platform leverages live EHR data and healthcare AI to guide millions of patients through hospital, emergency, and urgent care visits—simplifying complex medical interactions and making care more transparent.This conversation will explore:Why the patient experience is central to better outcomes and satisfactionHow real-time data and AI can improve communication and reduce clinician workloadThe role of technology in predicting wait times, guiding care, and supporting discharge planningJoin us to learn how creating a better healthcare experience isn’t just about convenience—it’s about delivering safer, smarter, and more human-centered care.Michael A. Rogozinski, Chief Nursing Officer, Vital.ioMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live

Join us for an empowering conversation with Rachel Weissberg, a trailblazing woman in healthcare IT who has shattered glass ceilings while driving double-digit growth for Fortune 1000 companies. As Head of Healthcare Provider Strategy at Neteera and influential leader at HIMSS and CHIME, Rachel shares her journey from psychology graduate to C-suite advisor, revealing how women can leverage their unique strengths to build authentic partnerships in a male-dominated industry. Discover her Southern California approach to relationship building, why she champions partnerships over traditional selling, and practical strategies for women advancing in healthcare IT leadership. This episode offers invaluable insights for women at every career stage, plus actionable advice for male allies looking to support gender diversity in healthcare technology.Rachel Weissberg, Head of Healthcare Provider Strategy, NeteeraMegan Antonelli, Founder & CEO, HealthIMPACT Live