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 Cheif 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
Urology Alliance, a collaborative network aimed at improving urology practices without mergers or loss of autonomy. The conversation explores how the Alliance uses shared data analytics to enhance patient care, reduce costs, and tackle key initiatives, like advanced prostate cancer care. They dive into the challenges of normalizing data across platforms, improving patient appointment adherence, and the role of pharma partnerships in closing care gaps.

Building Better Healthcare - Process Excellence
Kelly provides insights into bridging gaps between clinical care and technology, overcoming implementation challenges, and fostering collaboration across departments. She also highlights when healthcare organizations should seek external expertise and how her consultancy helps practices streamline operations, improve patient journeys, and scale effectively.

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. Dr. Chumley highlights the role of advanced technology, including 5G and cloud computing, in reshaping healthcare delivery for seniors.

Reimagining EHRs for Collaborative Care: Healthie’s Innovative Approach
Erica shares how her parents' health journey inspired Healthy's mission to improve access and outcomes across specialties like behavioral health, nutrition, and women's health. Discover how Healthie’s clinician-first design streamlines workflows, supports hybrid care models and sets it apart from legacy EHRs. Erica also discusses the company’s vision for the future and commitment to empowering providers with tailored solutions.

Automating Healthcare RCM: Lessons from InnoBot’s CEO Natasha Schlinkert
Natasha shares her journey from decades in the industry to founding Innobot Health, addressing the challenges of robotic process automation (RPA) in healthcare. She explains how combining domain expertise with advanced technology can transform operations, reduce inefficiencies, and improve outcomes. The conversation delves into the nuances of RPA, its potential to optimize repetitive processes like claim status checks, and its limitations with tasks requiring human intuition.