John Murray, National Accounts Manager for Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) helps develop integrated applications that make it easier for nurses to document information at a patient’s bedside and provide a higher level of care. John outlines how a “spirit of collaboration” allowed his team, in close partnership with MEDHOST, to work hard behind-the-scenes running through scenarios clinicians face day after day, breaking through their assumptions, and completing a totally seamless application integration experience.

Health IT on the Record, presented by MEDHOST, explores how innovations in health information technology impact every aspect of a health system, from multi-hospital networks down to individual patients. Learn more at www.medhost.com.

Completing a seamless application integration experience with John Murray of CCSI

Wes Curtis, Director of IT Architecture and Engineering at MEDHOST, shares how he helps companies prepare for disruptive events that can cost thousands of dollars a minute in unplanned downtime. By creating disaster plan scripts, building objectives around business continuity, and counteracting the faulty hardware that causes 45% of outages in the healthcare industry, he and his team protect patient data and the integrity of healthcare systems.

Health IT on the Record, presented by MEDHOST, explores how innovations in health information technology impact every aspect of a health system, from multi-hospital networks down to individual patients. Learn more at www.medhost.com.

Planning for system disruption with Wes Curtis

Ken Sunseri, Mayor of Haleyville, Alabama, is responsible for making sure the residents of his city have access to the services they need. Last November, the rural city's only hospital was faced with closure. Mayor Sunseri stepped up to work with local and federal governments, as well as hospitals in neighboring towns, to make sure this didn't happen.

Health IT on the Record, presented by MEDHOST, explores how innovations in health information technology impact every aspect of a health system, from multi-hospital networks down to individual patients. Learn more at www.medhost.com.

The story of saving a city with Ken Sunseri, Mayor of Haleyville, Alabama

Bappa Mukherji, Chief Executive Officer of Java Medical Group based in Nashville, Tennessee, discusses his experience with implementing changes to rural hospitals so they can stay relevant. Java was tasked with revitalizing Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, Alabama, when it was slated to close at the end of 2017. In this interview, Bappa shares the process of working with the community and taking advantage of a variety of financial resources in order to keep a hospital afloat. 

Health IT on the Record, presented by MEDHOST, explores how innovations in health information technology impact every aspect of a health system, from multi-hospital networks down to individual patients. Learn more at www.medhost.com.

Implementing Change with Bappa Mukherji

Tiffany Feazell, IT Clinical Analyst at Claiborne Memorial Medical Center in Homer, Louisiana, is responsible for connecting the clinical and IT sides of a hospital to keep everything running smoothly. In this conversation, she explains the benefits of utilizing an electronic medical record throughout a hospital.

Health IT on the Record, presented by MEDHOST, explores how innovations in health information technology impact every aspect of a health system, from multi-hospital networks down to individual patients. Learn more at www.medhost.com.

Connecting clinical and IT with Tiffany Feazell

Huddy Healthcare Solutions President Jon Huddy stopped by the MEDHOST podcast lounge to share his perspective on innovation in emergency department design. He outlined some of the dos and don'ts of ED planning, and emphasized that, when it comes to innovative design, physicians have a lot of practical experience to bring to the table.

Innovative Emergency Department Design with Huddy Healthcare Solutions President

LA emergency physician and Valley Emergency Physicians Medical Director sat down with us in the MEDHOST podcast lounge to discuss the challenges of fighting sepsis. He explained the need to develop better ways to identify, evaluate, and treat the condition, and shared his optimism that AI tools could hold the key to effective treatment.

Finding Smarter Ways to Fight Sepsis with a VEP Medical Director

St. Croix Regional Medical Center CEO and President Dave Dobosenski dropped by the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to share how his healthcare system has grown under his leadership. He highlighted a culture of ongoing innovation and transformation and a local staff with passion for its community as key ingredients to success.

Successfully Growing a Rural Hospital with St. Croix Regional's President

Oasis, LLC Principle Jim Wesp sat down with us in the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to reflect on his experiences as a veteran healthcare executive and look to the future of rural health. He shared his perspective on the regulatory hurdles facing rural hospitals today, and argued that those hospitals must adapt in order to generate revenue and continue to serve their communities.

Adapting for the Future with a Veteran Health Care Executive

Titus Regional Medical Center CEO Terry Scoggin joined us in the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to share his passion for rural hospitals. He emphasized that rural healthcare is all about relationships, and talked through some of the decisions he's made to keep his hospital running strong for its community.

Relational Healthcare with a Regional Medical Center CEO

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center CEO Kirk Soileau stopped by the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to advocate for innovation in rural health. He shared how his hospital has worked with its community and state to think outside the box and become a leader in rural healthcare with limited resources.

Building a Future for Rural Health with a Regional Medical Center CEO

Lakewood Health System President and CEO Tim Rice stopped by the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to share how his healthcare system is working toward a more holistic vision of health. Noting the rising financial burden on patients, he explained how his team has alleviated costs to ensure patients can afford the care they need. He also highlighted how his healthcare system has partnered with community organizations to impact social determinants of health.

Imagining Holistic Healthcare with a Health System President

Sweet Dreams Anesthesia CEO Aaron Jones joined us in the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to outline the state of anesthesia in rural health. He unpacked the nationwide shortage of anesthesiologists and explained why rural communities are hit especially hard, and advocated for transparency between anesthesia providers and rural hospitals.

Anesthesia in Rural Healthcare with Sweet Dreams Anesthesia's CEO

Ken Alexander, VP of member services and quality improvement with Louisiana Hospital Association, stopped by the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to provide a historical perspective on healthcare. He unpacked the paradigm shift he's seeing in healthcare today, and expressed his faith in open-minded, dedicated healthcare professionals.

A Historical Framework for Healthcare with a LHA VP

Eric Jurinic, Director of Supply Chain Operations at Accumen Inc, joined us in the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to unpack how rural hospitals can manage their supply chains more effectively. He explained how reducing expenses in a supply chain can help rural hospitals stay afloat without cutting staff and negatively impacting quality of care.

Reducing Expenses, Not Quality with a Director of Supply Chain Operations

Kim Williams, board treasurer of Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation visited the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to reflect on her experience and lessons learned at the conference. She highlighted kindness, accountability, innovation as some of the biggest themes at this year's conference, and discussed how she wants to emphasize those values in her own organization.

Conference Takeaways with a Heath Care Board Treasurer

Alliance Physical Therapy Partners VP of Hospital Contracts Deborah Lakin joined us in the MEDHOST podcast lounge at AHA's 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to share what she's learned working both directly with patients and in leadership roles. She emphasized how crucial listening and communication is to preventing medical errors, and expressed her optimism that rural healthcare will rise to the challenge.

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