UCONN Health Podcasts
The Connecticut eHealth podcast is a space where we get together with local and national experts, key stakeholders and other individuals in the space of eHealth to discuss health information in CT and around the country.
EPISODE 1
Introducing the Executive Director of Connie, Connecticut's Official Health Information Exchange
An Internist's Perspective on Connie
A Conversation with the Yale New Haven Health Chief Information Officer
Meet the Executive Director of Connecticut’s Office of Health Strategy
Medication Reconciliation and Polypharmacy in Connecticut
How a Health Information Technology Officer can Move CT Forward
UCONN Health CMIO Discusses the "5 Rights" to an Optimal Workflow
Associate Dean Discusses HIT in Primary Care & Education to Address SDOH
Ditch the Disk: The Evolution of Image Sharing in CT with Dr. Alan Kaye
Provision of Primary Care: Past, Present & Future with Dr. Todd Staub
Healthcare Information with Dr. Stephen Burrows
EPISODE 12
Connie, CT’s HIE celebrates 1 year anniversary
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Agresta reflects on the first year of Connecticut’s state-designated health information exchange (Connie) with Executive Director Jenn Searls and Senior Account Manager Lakeisha Moore. Jenn and Lakeisha discuss what Connie has accomplished since launching in May 2021, including milestones and achievements, and how they’re addressing challenges and misconceptions. Tune in to hear what is in store for Connie moving forward.
EPISODE 13
CMIO Discusses Cross-State Health Data Exchange
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Agresta sits down with Dr. Albert Villarin, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Nuvance Health, a cross-state healthcare system, to discuss the importance of data access. Tune in to hear how his organization is leveraging Connie, Connecticut’s state-designated health information exchange, to move towards becoming an anti-fax paperless environment.
EPISODE 14
Pediatric Patients’ Health Data
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Agresta sits down with Dr. Richelle deMayo, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Connecticut Children’s, one of only two freestanding children’s hospitals in New England. Dr. deMayo provides a brief history of the organization and discusses how pediatric patients’ health data needs differ from adults. Tune in to hear how her organization is leveraging Connie, Connecticut’s state-designated health information exchange, to meet the needs of pediatric patients and what she hopes to see moving forward.
EPISODE 15
Digital Health Modernization with CMO of DSS
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Agresta invites Dr. Bradley Richards, to join the conversation on health information exchange as the Chief Medical Officer at Connecticut Department of Social Services, which is responsible for the Medicaid and CHIP services in the state. Dr. Richards oversees medical and clinical policy for the existing HUSKY Health programs and is involved in initiatives to improve the program to achieve better outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs. Tune in to hear how he would like to leverage Connie, Connecticut’s state-designated health information exchange, to meet the needs of all Connecticut citizens for a healthier future.