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A podcast helping Family Physicians take a seat at the technology table
Recent Episodes
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Col. Brian Cahill: Informatics Leadership Through the Culture of Nursing. March 11th, 2025 | 55:30 | E38
In this episode, Lalita and Kelly speak with Col. Brian Cahill, Chief of Soldier Primary Care and soon-to-be Chief Nursing Officer at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Cavazos, Texas. As a colonel in the army with a 20-year career in clinical and administrative leadership roles, Brian discusses his journey from bedside nursing to completing a Masters degree in Clinical Informatics at Duke University to implementing MHS Genesis as CMIO at the Army Medical Center. He delves into the challenge of integrating new technologies in healthcare settings, the importance of a strong clinical background, and the role of team-based approaches in reducing risks and improving care. Additionally, Brian touches on some noteworthy help desk tickets, showcasing real-world issues and solutions. Join the conversation to learn how innovative approaches in technology are shaping the future of primary care, emphasizing patient safety and effective healthcare delivery.
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Origin Stories. March 4th, 2025 | 24:52 | E37
Kelly and Lalita share their own backgrounds and how they got interested technology innovation. They also share the origin story of the podcast! Other hot takes on this week's episode include:
- Do we actually want to work at the top of our license?
- Sometimes fun solutions are better than efficient ones
- Big picture thinking to change systems and identifying stakeholders
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Sara Pastoor, MD: Leading the Pack February 25th, 2025 | 54:02 | E36
In this week's episode, Lalita and Kelly speak with Dr. Sara Pastoor, a DPC family physician at People-Centered Health and the Head of Primary Care Advancement at Elation Health. Sara shares her origin story of her instrumental role in shifting the military from AHLTA (the armed services EHR) to safer interfaces, all the way to Elation Health which emphasizes the importance of co-development between family physicians and design/engineering teams. She also shares some incredible leadership advice including:
- learning how to flex the muscle of "no"
- having strong clinical skills to have an influential seat at the table
- and how to engage with stakeholders who may not be on the same page as family medicine
Meet the Hosts
We are two Family Physicians interested in how technology is impacting primary care.
Kelly Nieves is the Chief Medical Information Officer at Waco Family Medicine, a federally qualified health center in central Texas.
Lalita Abhyankar is a clinical product specialist and supervising physician serving patients in the Mission district of San Francisco.