The Visionary Voices podcast, powered by Optimum Healthcare IT, is a conversational thought leadership podcast that hosts digital and technology healthcare leaders to discuss IT innovation and transformation. These lively engagements will look to the future of healthcare IT, specifically within cloud services, digital and technical transformation, AI, IT strategy and operations and more.
In this episode of Visionary Voices, host Larry Kaiser sits down with Allen Coleman from Duke Health to discuss the organization’s multi-year cloud transformation journey with Microsoft Azure. The conversation explores how Duke Health is modernizing its IT infrastructure, moving away from traditional on-premise data centers, and building a more secure, scalable, and future-ready digital environment. Allen shares insights into the decision-making process behind the move to the cloud, the impor...
12 Jul 2026
Episode 13: Visionary Voices with CLEAR
In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Alex Krinsky of CLEAR to explore how a company best known for transforming the airport experience is now making a bold move into healthcare. Alex shares the story behind CLEAR’s expansion into the healthcare ecosystem, what the past year has looked like, and why identity has become such a critical component of modern care delivery. The conversation dives into CLEAR’s partnerships across the industry, including its work with Epic and parti...
14 Jun 2026
Episode 12: Visionary Voices with Jim Bilsky
In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Jim Bilsky, Vice President of Enterprise IT Operations at Baptist Health Jacksonville, to explore what it really takes to scale IT in the midst of rapid organizational growth. As Baptist Health continues to expand across Northeast Florida, including major facility investments and increased demand for advanced care, Jim shares a behind-the-scenes look at how IT plays a critical role in enabling that growth. From infrastructure planning and...
17 May 2026
Episode 11: Visionary Voices with Carol Davis-Smith, Matt Baretich
In this episode of Visionary Voices, we explore the evolution of healthcare technology management (HTM) with industry experts Carol Davis-Smith and Matt Baretich. From how HTM teams were traditionally measured to how they are delivering value today, this conversation examines the shifting role of technology management across modern healthcare environments. The discussion covers the growing importance of data in decision-making, the challenges organizations face in turning data into actionable...
12 Apr 2026
Visionary Voices with Charity Darnell - Episode 10
In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Charity Darnell, Vice President and Assistant Chief Information Officer at Methodist Health System, to explore what it takes to lead meaningful digital transformation in today’s healthcare environment. Drawing from her clinical background in nursing, Charity shares how frontline experience shapes smarter technology decisions and more effective leadership. The conversation dives into one of healthcare’s most complex challenges, application ...
9 Mar 2026
Visionary Voices with Matt Kull - Episode 9
In this episode of Season 2 of Visionary Voices, we welcome Matt Kull, SVP and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Inova Health, for a deep dive into IT governance, organizational efficiency, and how CIOs can drive meaningful innovation at scale. Matt shares how strong governance models enable smarter decision-making, faster execution, and alignment between clinical, operational, and digital priorities. The conversation explores how leaders can shift culture in environments without for...
25 Feb 2026
Visionary Voices with Trinity Health - Episode 8
In this first episode of Season 2 of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Mike Prokic, VP and Chief IT Strategy Officer, and Nick O'Connor, VP and Chief Technology Officer, from Trinity Health to explore how one of the nation’s largest health systems is modernizing imaging and accelerating innovation through the cloud. From the pivotal moment that sparked Trinity Health’s transformation to the real-world impact of a cloud-based PACS environment, this candid conversation dives into what it takes...
19 Oct 2025
The IT Vision of the Future - Episode 7
Dr. Chris Longhurst discusses IT innovation, emphasizing the importance of timing, trust, and transformation when implementing cutting-edge technologies in healthcare; this is an interview.
14 Sept 2025
Agentic AI in Healthcare - Episode 6
Host [Host Name] interviews Sameer Sethi, SVP and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, about agentic AI's transformative potential and adoption challenges in healthcare.
10 Aug 2025
Finding an Inventive Path to Health IT - Episode 5
Lydia Veal interviews Brady Collier and Tooba Amir about their experiences as Optimum CareerPath graduates making an impact in healthcare IT and shaping the future of digital transformation.
13 Jul 2025
When Hurricanes Hit and Health Systems Merge - Episode 4
Andy Crowder, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Advocate Health, details the intricate IT integration following the merger of Advocate Health and Atrium Health, offering insights into strategic decisions for a seamless transition in this interview.
15 Jun 2025
The Importance of Mentorship, Personal Branding and the Collective Voice - Episode 3
Mike Mosquito discusses his journey through healthcare IT, highlighting the importance of mentorship and personal branding, in order to demonstrate the impact of a collective voice; this is an interview.
18 May 2025
The Evolving Role of the CIO - Episode 2
In this episode of Visionary Voices, Craig Richardville, a nationally recognized chief digital and information officer, discusses the evolving role of the healthcare CIO. With experience at top health systems like Intermountain, SCL Health, Atrium Health, and ProMedica, Craig shares insights on how CIOs are shifting from traditional IT oversight to driving enterprise-wide digital transformation. The conversation explores how innovation, consumer demands, and workforce evolution redefine healt...
18 Apr 2025
Northeast Georgia Health System's Cloud-First Journey - Episode 1
In this first episode of Visionary Voices, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) CIO Chris Paravate and CTO Stuart Samples discuss how NGHS is modernizing its infrastructure by moving to the cloud. This insightful conversation explores how the organization aligned IT strategy with business goals, overcame cloud adoption challenges, and leveraged strategic partnerships to drive operational efficiency, scalability, and resilience. Whether planning your cloud journey or navigating one now, this...
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