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HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT

HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT

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 Ready to break barriers and lead the future of health tech? Join host Joy Rios for insightful conversations with women leaders who are driving change at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Get in-depth interviews, engaging discussions on health IT (HIT) topics, and actionable advice to advance your career. Whether you're a new or established professional, HIT Like a Girl Pod empowers you to be informed, connected, and a leader in healthcare IT. Listen, Follow, and Subscribe now!2024 Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease
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  • The Digital Divide is a Care Divide: Inside the Fight for Latino Health Equity

    The Digital Divide is a Care Divide: Inside the Fight for Latino Health Equity
    Nov 18 2025
    In a digital-first healthcare world, who gets left behind? The answer is often the same communities that have always been marginalized. But what if the solution wasn't just to build better apps, but to empower the very people from these communities to become the navigators, the mentors, and the doctors of tomorrow? In this inspiring and urgent episode of HIT Like a Girl, recorded at HLTH 2025, Joy Rios sits down with Dr. Jhaimy Fernandez and Dr. Yimdriuska (Gigi) Magan, the powerhouse founders of the nonprofit Alma First. They pull back the curtain on the silent crises in healthcare: the dangerous gap for Spanish-speaking patients, the systemic barriers for Latino students, and the chilling reality for patients facing immigration threats. This isn't just a conversation about mentorship; it's a blueprint for building a more equitable and culturally competent, and safe healthcare system from the ground up. Drs. Fernandez and Magan reveal: When the Clinic is No Longer a Sanctuary: The emergency protocols they've enacted to protect patients during ICE raids. The Digital Divide is a Care Divide: Why translating an app isn't enough and the critical need for "digital navigators." Telehealth as a Shield: How digital access becomes a lifeline when patients are too afraid to visit a clinic. The Alma First Model: Training Latino pre-health students in digital health literacy to bridge the gap between their communities and the healthcare system. AI's Invisible Bias: The urgent need for diverse clinicians to help build unbiased AI models and prevent perpetuating healthcare disparities. This conversation is a powerful antidote to healthcare despair and a living example of how to code compassion directly into the future of medicine. Listen now to meet the leaders who are not just dreaming of a more inclusive future—they are building it, one student at a time. Episode Chapters:00:00 | The Alma First Mission02:30 | Personal Journeys05:39 | Student Success Stories08:34 | Digital Navigators11:25 | AI, Bias, and Diverse Clinicians14:05 | Protecting Patients17:03 | The Future of Alma First 👉 Learn, Partner, and Donate: Visit their website: Alma First Follow Dr. Fernandez’ journey on Instagram | LinkedIn Follow Dr. Magan’s journey on Instagram | LinkedIn 🎧 This episode was recorded at the HLTH 2025. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Stay connected with HIT Like a Girl Pod: HITLikeaGirlPod.com LinkedIn Instagram TikTok
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    22 mins
  • Dr. Aditi Joshi on AI, XR, and Unlearning American Healthcare to Build the Future of Medicine

    Dr. Aditi Joshi on AI, XR, and Unlearning American Healthcare to Build the Future of Medicine
    Nov 11 2025
    In a world where healthcare is simultaneously global and deeply local, how do we build technology that truly serves humanity? From the conference floors of HLTH 2025 to the cobblestone streets of Paris, Dr. Aditi Joshi has been on the front lines of this question for over a decade. A pioneer who helped architect the very framework of American telemedicine, she now reveals why the biggest innovations require us to first unlearn what we think we know. In this expansive and forward-thinking episode of HIT Like a Girl, host Joy Rios sits down with Dr. Joshi for a live recording at HLTH 2025. They dive into her bold move to France and the launch of her new AI startup, exploring the cultural shocks and profound insights that are shaping the next generation of global health tech. Dr. Joshi argues that the future of medicine isn't just about smarter algorithms, but about building "cognitive off-ramps" for clinicians and creating immersive training worlds where doctors can gain a lifetime of experience without risking a single patient. Dr. Aditi Joshi shares: The "Unlearning" Curve: Why her biggest professional challenge wasn't learning European medicine, but actively unlearning the U.S. system's obsession with billing codes and prior authorizations to focus purely on patient need. AI as the Ultimate Intern: The critical shift from seeing AI as a replacement for doctors to viewing it as a tireless, hyper-literate co-pilot that handles the cognitive grunt work. The XR Training Ground: How Extended Reality is creating a "time machine" for medical education, allowing a surgeon to practice a complex, rare procedure dozens of times before ever touching a scalpel. Chaos as a Catalyst: Instead of being overwhelmed by the rapid pace of change, how providers and leaders can see this moment as a unique opportunity to rebuild healthcare from the ground up. A Global Prescription: Her frank diagnosis of what the American system can learn from Europe's focus on access, and what Europe can learn from America's culture of innovation. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the best technology doesn't replace us—it makes us better. Dr. Joshi gives us a hopeful, practical vision for a future where tech actually serves the people on the front lines, instead of just adding to their burden. Listen now to learn how to turn global insights into local impact and build a more resilient, human-centered healthcare system. 00:00 | From Chicago to Paris: A Pioneer's Pivot Introducing Dr. Aditi Joshi and her journey from building US telemedicine to launching an AI startup in Europe. 00:46 | Architecting Access: The Telemedicine Blueprint The real story of scaling telemedicine: less about tech, more about battling policy and redefining "the visit." 03:03 | The Art of Unlearning: Healthcare Culture Shock "The first question in France is 'What does the patient need?' not 'Is it covered?'" – Dr. Joshi on shedding the US healthcare mindset. 07:10 | Beyond the Hype: Building AI That Clinicians Actually Trust Why the next breakthrough won't be a flashy demo, but AI that seamlessly integrates into the clinical workflow as a trusted assistant. 09:44 | The Time Machine for Surgeons: XR in Medical Education How Virtual and Augmented Reality are creating risk-free simulation worlds to build true procedural muscle memory. 13:48 | Conclusion: The Infrastructure of Hope Dr. Joshi's final take on balancing relentless innovation with compassionate, practical implementation. Stay Connected & Dive Deeper: 👉 Learn more about Dr. Joshi’s work at ardexia.io 👉 Follow Aditi: LinkedIn or Instagram 🎧 This episode was recorded live at HLTH 2025. Learn about sponsorship opportunities. Stay connected with HIT Like a Girl Pod: HITLikeaGirlPod.com LinkedIn Instagram TikTok
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    16 mins
  • Beyond the Before & After: Hilary Phelps on the Messy, Courageous Work of Long-Term Recovery

    Beyond the Before & After: Hilary Phelps on the Messy, Courageous Work of Long-Term Recovery
    Oct 28 2025
    What does it really take to rebuild a life after addiction? For Hilary Phelps, the journey wasn't a linear path to a happy ending — it was a daily practice of peeling back layers, navigating severe depression, and redefining self-care as a single mother. In a world quick to judge and glamorize, she argues that the heart of recovery lies in the messy middle. In this deeply personal episode of HIT Like A Girl, guest host Dana Trampas, MPH, sits down with Hilary Phelps — speaker, wellness coach, and woman in long-term recovery — recorded live at the Power and Women in Medicine Summit. Hilary pulls back the curtain on what happens after the initial victory, sharing the hard-won wisdom from her 18-year journey. Hilary reveals: The myth of the "perfect" recovery: Why the real work begins years after getting sober, and how she faced a diagnosis of severe depression with a recovery toolkit already in hand. Motherhood in the messy middle: How becoming a single mom forced her to reframe "self-care" as "self-respect" — and why putting her own oxygen mask on first is the only way she can show up for her son. The stigma that silences women: The unique challenges women face in addiction and recovery, a topic she’s exploring in her upcoming book with Dr. Lipi Roy, which combines raw personal narrative with scientific insight. Building "The Right Room": How her platform creates a vital space for women navigating life’s transitions, moving beyond "cheerleaders" to find the "mirrors" we truly need. A simple, powerful grounding practice: The one question she asks herself with her hand on her heart to find calm on the toughest days. This conversation is a testament to the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and the ongoing courage required to choose recovery every single day. It’s a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt "not good enough," struggled with their mental health, or is supporting a loved one on their own path. Listen now for a raw and hopeful look at how we heal, one day at a time. 00:00 Introducing Hilary Phelps: From Hopelessness to 18 Years Sober 02:45 The Messy Middle: Why Recovery is a Lifelong Unpacking 04:30 Motherhood, Self-Care, and Breaking Generational Cycles 09:39 The Right Room: Why Women Need Mirrors, Not Just Cheerleaders 12:42 Lightning Round: Treatment Access, Debunking Myths, and Mood-Lifting Songs 15:46 Finding Hope in Humanity and a Call to Listen Stay Connected: 👉 Learn more about Hilary and her work at HilaryPhelps.com (remember: it's one "L" in Hillary) 👉 Follow her on Instagram for daily insights on recovery and wellness 👉 Explore supportive communities for women at The Right Room (or wherever you listen to her podcast) 👉 Connect with Guest Host, Dana Trampas on Instagram TikTok 🎧 This episode was recorded live at the Power of Women in Medicine Summit and brought to you by Chirpy Bird Health IT. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Stay connected with HIT Like a Girl Pod: HITLikeaGirlPod.com LinkedIn Instagram TikTok
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    19 mins
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