A Healthcare Technology Podcast hosted by Tim Coan

Vital Conversations

Discover the Future of Healthcare Technology

In each episode of Vital Conversations, Tim Coan interviews influential executives of healthcare tech companies and esteemed healthcare practices, uncovering their unique paths, challenges, and triumphs.

Join us on an insightful journey as we explore the dynamic world of healthcare technology through engaging conversations with industry leaders. 

Listen to 'Vital Conversations'

Expert Insights:

Gain valuable perspectives from top executives who are shaping the future of healthcare.

Inspiring Stories:

Hear firsthand experiences of innovation and resilience in the healthcare tech sector.

Industry Knowledge:

Learn how technology is transforming practices and improving patient outcomes.​

About Our Host: Tim Coan

Tim Coan, the host of Vital Conversations, brings over 37 years of healthcare expertise to the podcast. 

Renowned for his impactful work with physician practices, Tim has led as CEO of ALN Medical Management and Chief Revenue Officer at Health Prime. 

Now Chief Strategy Officer at Focus Solutions, Tim delves into conversations with top healthcare techs, and physician practices, drawing out their unique journeys, insights, and the pivotal role technology plays in their success. 

Through his engaging interviews, listeners gain fresh perspectives and practical strategies from the industry’s leading minds.

Urology Alliance: A New Era of Collaboration

Explore how the uses of shared data analytics enhance patient care, reduce costs, and tackle key initiatives, like advanced prostate cancer care.

Building Better Healthcare - Process Excellence

Kelly provides insights into bridging gaps between clinical care and technology, overcoming implementation challenges, and fostering collaboration.

House Calls Reimagined: Personalizing Senior Care

Explore how personalized, on-site care improves outcomes, reduces costs, and enhances patient compliance while addressing the challenges of value-based care.

Reimagining EHRs for Collaborative Care: Healthie’s Innovative Approach

Hear Healthie's start-up story and discover how Healthie’s clinician-first design streamlines workflows, supports hybrid care models, and sets it apart from legacy EHRs.

Automating Healthcare RCM: Lessons from InnoBot’s CEO Natasha Schlinkert

Natasha shares her journey in founding Innobot Health. Explore how combining domain expertise with advanced technology can transform operations, reduce inefficiencies, and improve outcomes.

Doctors, Data, and the Future: How AI is Changing Healthcare

Explore how AI is transforming the doctor-patient relationship, streamlining medical documentation, and reshaping clinical research and education with Dr. Jensen.

Can Functional Medicine Fix Healthcare? Dr. Daniel Urcuyo Breaks It Down

They discuss the importance of nutrition and lifestyle changes, the role of technology, and the impact of political influences on the field.

Navigating the Complexities of Multi-Location Healthcare

In this conversation, Tim Coan speaks with Bill Duke, CFO of Connecticut Skin Health, about the complexities of managing a multi-location dermatology practice.

Bringing People Together in Healthcare Leadership

In this episode of Vital Conversations, Tim Coan interviews Jim Haveman, who shares his extensive experience in healthcare management.
Vital Conversation on Kerry Fierstein

Navigating Pediatric Leadership Challenges

What happens when a healthcare CEO never stops seeing patients? Dr. Kerry Fierstein shows us how staying close to the work creates stronger leadership, better decisions, and a deeper connection to care.
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How to Avoid Revenue Leaks as a Private Equity-Backed Practice: Advice from a 30-Year RCM Leader

In this episode, Tim Coan sits down with Pete Martinez, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) at National Partners in Healthcare, to unpack what happens after an acquisition.
Vital Conversation by Jeff Freedman

How Healthcare Leaders Can Use AI To Improve Productivity

In this episode of Vital Conversations, Tim Coan speaks with Jeff Freedman, the Director of Private Equity Engagement at ModMed, about the transformative impact of AI in healthcare.

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