Balance HI Podcast

About Balance HI Podcast

I'm Samie, Director of Health Information Management, adjunct professor at multiple universities, and founder of Team Lo LLC. I've spent more than a decade working in health information departments, classrooms, and boardrooms, collecting the real gems this profession doesn't hand you in a textbook. This podcast exists because health information professionals deserve more than textbooks and LinkedIn posts. You need honest conversations about where the field is going, how AI is transforming healthcare, how to pass your boards, how to lead a department, and how to build a career, not just a job. What makes this podcast different is its unique twist on all things health data and technology, with a sprinkle of popular culture and current events. We connect what's happening in healthcare to what's happening in the world, making complex topics practical, relevant, and engaging. Whether you're a student trying to break into the field, a coder ready to advance your career, a privacy or compliance professional, a clinical documentation specialist, or a director navigating the future of health data, this is your space. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and join the conversation. 🎓 HIM career tools, study guides & resources → teamlo.gumroad.com (https://teamlo.gumroad.com/) 📖 Grab my book on Amazon → Digital Health Navigator (https://a.co/d/08lgZ5Jw)

Publisher

Samantha Louigene, MS, RHIA

Category

education · health & fitness · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2024

Latest episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Aug 2026

   The Beautiful Mess of Interoperability

   Send us Fan Mail Interoperability gets sold as the future of healthcare — seamless records, instant data sharing, no more duplicates. What we actually got is a lot closer to a bad rom-com than a tech success story. In this episode of Balance HI Podcast, Samie breaks down the beautiful mess of healthcare interoperability: why systems still can't talk to each other, why the fax machine refuses to retire, and why patient matching is one of the hardest problems in all of health tech. Along the wa...

2. 

   27 Jul 2026

   From Bitcoin to Bedside: The Digital Dollar Revolution in Healthcare

   Send us Fan Mail Healthcare has always moved at the speed of paperwork. Digital currency is not waiting for it to catch up. In this episode, Samie breaks down the GENIUS Act — the federal stablecoin legislation that has nothing to do with healthcare on paper, and everything to do with it in practice. From instant claims payouts to tokenized health records, patient-owned data marketplaces, and blockchain-verified credentialing, Samie walks through exactly how digital currency and blockchain a...

3. 

   20 Jul 2026

   HANYS Middle Manager Training, Day 2 - Reflective Re-Record

   Send us Fan Mail This episode almost didn't happen. Samie recorded it back in Q1 right after Day 2 of the HANYS Middle Manager Training, then accidentally deleted it during a phone cleanup. Months later, here's the re-record… and honestly? It's better with some distance. In this episode, Samie breaks down the real lessons from Day 2 of leadership training: finance and capital budgeting (including the time she fat-fingered a digit on a scanner request and got approved for a machine that ...

4. 

   4 May 2026

   Data Ownership in Healthcare: Whose Record Is It, Really?

   You requested your medical records… but did you really get everything? 👀 In Episode 10 of Balance HI Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood—and quietly controversial—topics in healthcare: data ownership. Because here’s the truth: Patients think they own their records. Hospitals think they own the systems. Vendors control the platforms. And HIM? We’re stuck in the middle making sure access, compliance, and accuracy don’t fall apart. So… who actually ow...

5. 

   27 Apr 2026

   AI in Healthcare: The Smartest Team Member You’re Not Managing (Yet)

   AI is no longer the future of healthcare… it’s already clocked in. 👀 From automating documentation to supporting clinical decision-making, artificial intelligence is transforming how healthcare operates—but here’s the real question: is it helping us… or quietly creating new risks behind the scenes? In this episode of Balance HI Podcast, we’re breaking down AI in healthcare from a Health Information Management (HIM) perspective—because while everyone’s talking about innovation, HIM is the one ...

6. 

   16 Mar 2026

   🎙️ The Big Beautiful Bill HIM Actually Wants

   What would happen if Health Information Management professionals wrote the healthcare bill? In this episode of the Balance HI Podcast, we explore the Big Beautiful Bill that HIM actually wants. While lawmakers debate policy, the professionals who manage the data, documentation, coding, compliance, and record integrity are often left out of the conversation. But let’s be clear: HIM is the infrastructure behind healthcare. If HIM had a seat at the table, the bill would include real soluti...

7. 

   26 Jan 2026

   The Real Work of Leadership: What HANYS Day 1 Taught Me

   Day 1 of the HANYS Middle Manager Training did not come to play. In this episode, I break down the leadership lessons that hit hard. Not just intellectually, but emotionally. We talk about leadership styles, conflict, resolution, the PACE model, motivating language, ambivert, energy, and the often overlooked power of presence. This wasn’t theory for theory sake. This was about how middle managers actually lead—balancing people performance and pressure in real healthcare environment. If ...

8. 

   12 Jan 2026

   Your Patient Portal Is Talking — But Your PHR Is Listening

   Do you really understand the difference between a patient portal and a personal health record (PHR)? Most people think they’re the same , but they’re not. In this episode, Health Information Management (HIM) Director Samantha Louigene, MS, RHIA breaks down: What a patient portal actually doesWhat a personal health record (PHR) is and why it mattersWhy portal access does NOT equal health ownershipHow to use both tools together to stay informed, organized, and empoweredCommon myths that k...

9. 

   5 Jan 2026

   🎧 Patient Portal 101: Slide in the DMs of Your Health (But Read the Fine Print)

   Your patient portal isn’t just a login, it’s the front door to your health data. And yet… most people are using it wrong, underusing it, or trusting it a little too much. In this episode, we’re breaking down Patient Portal 101, no fluff, no tech jargon, just real talk. From test results that pop up before your doctor calls, to messages that feel urgent but aren't ER-worthy, we’re unpacking what patient portals can do, what they can’t, and what nobody explains until you’re already frustr...

10. 

    22 Dec 2025

    HIM: The WiFi of Healthcare (And Why AI Just Raised the Stakes)

    You don’t notice WiFi until it’s down… And that’s exactly how Health Information Management (HIM) works in healthcare. In this episode of Balance HI, we break down why HIM is the invisible infrastructure holding healthcare together—and why AI just turned the volume all the way up. From patient portals and interoperability to algorithms that are only as good as the data feeding them, we’re unpacking what happens when healthcare tries to run on bad, incomplete, or mismanaged information. ...

11. 

    8 Sept 2025

    What is HIM?

    “What exactly is Health Information Management (HIM)? In this kickoff episode of the Balance HI Podcast, we break down what HIM is, why it’s the WiFi of healthcare, and how accuracy, privacy, coding, and compliance keep the entire system alive. Whether you’re an HIM professional or someone who’s never heard of us before, this episode will show you why HIM is the invisible engine that makes healthcare work.”

12. 

    19 Aug 2025

    HIM Autopsy

    Pull out the scalpel—today we’re performing an autopsy on Health Information Management. 🩺📂 Rumor has it, HIM is a “dying field,” but spoiler alert: the patient still has a pulse (and a pretty strong one at that). From paper charts to digital health, AI to compliance chaos, we’re breaking down why HIM isn’t flatlining—it’s just evolving. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and maybe a few resuscitation metaphors. 🚑

13. 

    29 May 2025

    Parallels of HIM

    This episode explores the parallels between Health Information Management and fields like IT, public health, and patient advocacy, revealing how HIM drives better outcomes.

14. 

    15 May 2025

    HIM Professions

    In this episode, we dive into the world of Health Information Management (HIM)—the often unsung heroes who ensure that health data is accurate, accessible, and secure. From medical coders and data analysts to privacy officers and digital health navigators, HIM professionals play a vital role in patient care, public health, and the future of healthcare innovation. Join us as we explore the diverse career paths within HIM, the essential skills needed in today’s digital age, and how these ...

15. 

    10 Oct 2024

    HIM Evolution

    From the 90s till current, the health information profession has made drastic changes.You will find it started as the librarian for medical records to know the mecca for technology, reimbursement, innovation, and many more.

16. 

    24 Sept 2024

    HIM Hx

    The history of health information management (HIM) is deeply intertwined with the evolution of healthcare itself. From its humble beginnings as simple record-keeping to its current role as a cornerstone of modern healthcare, HIM has played a crucial part in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and ensuring healthcare efficiency. And dive into different eras...Pre-Modern19th CenturyEarly 20th CenturyPaper-base The Digital Age

17. 

    5 Sept 2024

    From the Office to the Microphone

    I am stepping out of the office and into front of a microphone to share my experiences, and I am bringing my friends along.

18. 

    2 Sept 2024

    The Beginning

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