Redefining the Frontline: Dr. Margo Minissian on Nursing Innovations
We honor National Nurses Week by featuring an in-depth interview with Margo B. Minissian, PhD, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAHA, FAAN, cardiac nurse practitioner and leader, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles. Dr. Minissian’s broad scope of work bridges bedside care and scientific research, and she is a passionate champion for a future where nurse-led innovation drives better outcomes for […]
The State of Health Care Cybersecurity
In 2024, an estimated 186 million health care records were breached across the U.S. Jen Waltz and Rob Courtney, both cybersecurity experts, share an update on the state of health care cybersecurity, outline actions being taken by regulators and providers, and offer tips to help protect private health information. Guests: Rob Courtney, Healthcare CTO, CarahsoftJennifer Waltz, […]
Whole Child Health with Dr. Larry Moss
According to Larry Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP, President and CEO of Nemours Children’s Health, delivering on Whole Child Health is the next step toward creating the healthiest generations of children. This approach emphasizes accountability for every child’s health — not just for those in geographic areas served by Nemours Children’s and not just for kids […]
Health IT for Equity
Can health IT be leveraged to promote equity and reduce bias? Dr. Alison Curfman believes it can, with humans playing a crucial role. In this exploration, we discuss the importance of clean data for building AI language models and how health IT can help reduce bias while advancing health equity. Guest: Alison Curfman, MD, pediatric emergency […]
Hot Topics in Neonatology: A Retrospective
Neonatologists Benjamin Courchia, MD, and Daphna Barbeau, MD, co-hosts of The Incubator podcast, recorded a special series on-site at the latest Hot Topics in Neonatology conference. Tune in for highlights from top neonatology experts! The Incubator podcast featuring Dr. Nathalie Maître, Director of Early Development and Cerebral Palsy Research at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta The […]
Nursing in an AI World: A Conversation with Dr. Bonnie Clipper
Nurses are the backbone of health care. Yet as artificial intelligence gains a foothold in the day-to-day work of nurses, the way they practice is changing. What does the influx of AI technology mean for the future of nursing? Nurse innovator and futurist Dr. Bonnie Clipper shares her insights. Watch the video of this podcast […]
Weighing the Options: Anti-Obesity Medications for Kids?
In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new guidelines on addressing childhood obesity, including the use of anti-obesity medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic – both approved for use in children ages 12 and older. We’ll examine the guidance as two childhood obesity medicine specialists weigh their opinions on medication-assisted obesity control. Guests: Claudia […]
The Evolving Role of Nurse Practitioners with Dr. Stephen Ferrara
The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) in the health care landscape was developed in the mid-1960s to fill a need for additional primary care pediatrics services for the Baby Boom generation. Today, there are more than 385,000 licensed NPs across the U.S., and their number is expected to grow by 45% between now and […]
Lifesaving Liquid: The Story of Kate Farms
From the day she was born, Kate Laver’s medical conditions were such that she required tube feeding to thrive and grow. But there was one problem: Kate failed to thrive and grow on the formulas she was given. What followed was a tale of parental determination, desperation, and triumph that gave rise to the company […]
From Vision to Action: Dr. Micky Tripathi on Digital Health Transformation
Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP, is the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Tripathi discusses the Office of the National Coordinator’s two-decade journey in transforming health care through electronic health records (EHRs), interoperability and secure data exchange. He highlights the […]
