Human-Centered Healthcare in the Age of Technology | Virginie Augustin (CEO, Aiding with Care)

Technology, AI, and the Future of Senior Care.

In this episode of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, we are joined by Michele Barraco, Co-Founder and CCO of Compassionate Healthcare Management and Advocacy. Michele is an RN, Certified Senior Advisor, and Certified Dementia Practitioner with deep experience in geriatric care management, transition management, healthcare advocacy, dementia care, leadership, and strategic planning. Together, we explore how technology is changing senior care, dementia support, and healthcare advocacy. As healthcare becomes more digital, seniors and families are now expected to navigate patient portals, online forms, digital records, remote monitoring tools, care instructions, medication lists, insurance updates, and communication across multiple providers. Technology can be powerful, but only when it is easy to understand, easy to use, and supported by real human guidance. In this conversation, Michele shares her perspective on the digital divide in senior care, technology adoption among older adults, dementia care, care coordination, transition management, AI in healthcare, and the importance of keeping compassion, trust, dignity, and education at the center of care. * How healthcare is changing for seniors and families * Whether technology is making care easier or more confusing * The digital divide in senior care * How technology can support dementia care * Balancing safety, independence, and privacy * Care coordination across providers, hospitals, pharmacies, rehab centers, and families * Common breakdowns during hospital-to-home or rehab transitions * Where AI can help in senior care and healthcare advocacy * What AI should never replace * Why human-centered technology matters * The future of senior care over the next 3 to 5 years * Advice for healthcare leaders and technology companies building senior care solutions The key takeaway: technology can improve senior care, but it cannot work in isolation. It must be paired with trust, education, compassion, and real human support. Follow BetterHealthTech for more practical conversations on healthcare technology, digital health, AI, patient care, and human-centered innovation. #BetterHealthTech #HealthTech #SeniorCare #DementiaCare #HealthcareAdvocacy In this episode, we discuss:

AI in Healthcare Is Booming but Is the Workforce Ready?

AI is moving fast in healthcare. From workflow automation and diagnostics to predictive analytics and decision support, healthcare organizations are investing heavily in AI. But one important question often gets overlooked: Are healthcare teams actually ready to use these systems? In this episode of the Better Health Tech Podcast, Shelby Soto speaks with Dr. Kengia Sabree, HIM Certification Coach, RHIA, PMP, CAHIMS, about the human side of healthcare transformation. They discuss workforce readiness, certification, HIM, compliance, training, and why AI adoption depends not only on technology, but also on people, processes, and operational readiness. Key topics include: • Why healthcare teams may not be fully ready for AI • Risks of adopting AI without proper training • The role of HIM in the AI era • Why certification still matters • How leaders can build future-ready teams • What professionals should learn to stay relevant AI does not replace the system. It depends on it. And the system depends on people. Follow Better Health Tech for practical conversations on healthcare technology, AI, digital health, and innovation.

AI in Healthcare: Building AI Doctors Actually Trust with Dr. Laura Purdy

In Episode 7 of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, host Muhammad Atif sits down with Dr. Laura Purdy to discuss the future of AI in healthcare and what it takes to build technology that doctors actually trust. AI tools are becoming more common across healthcare, from clinical workflows and automation to virtual care and digital health platforms. But for physicians, the real question is not just whether AI is available. It is whether AI is accurate, practical, usable, and helpful inside real healthcare environments. In this episode, Dr. Laura Purdy shares her perspective on how doctors view AI, why many clinicians feel overwhelmed by new technology, and how healthcare innovators can build solutions that reduce burden instead of creating more complexity. We discuss AI adoption in healthcare, trust and usability, clinical workflows, digital health innovation, healthcare automation, and the role of technology in supporting doctors and patients. This episode is valuable for physicians, healthcare leaders, healthtech founders, AI product teams, digital health professionals, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare technology. Guest: Dr. Laura Purdy Host: Muhammad Atif Podcast: BetterHealthTech Podcast Powered by: PureLogics

Removing Friction from Healthcare Teams | Paul Pacun (CEO, Vablet)

Healthcare doesn’t need more software. It needs technology that actually works for people. In this episode of the Better Health Tech Podcast, Muhammad Atif sits down with Paul Pacun, CEO & Founder of Vablet, to explore a growing challenge across healthcare organizations: We keep adding systems… but are we actually making work better? From clinicians to operations teams, healthcare professionals are juggling multiple tools, platforms, and compliance layers ,often creating more friction instead of improving productivity. This conversation dives deep into what’s really going wrong and what leaders can do differently. * Why healthcare technology often slows teams down * The real reason adoption fails (even for great tools) * How to deliver faster ROI without long implementation cycles * Redefining success beyond cost savings and revenue * The role of AI in improving workflows and decision-making * Build vs Buy vs Integrate — how to make the right call * Practical advice for healthcare leaders, CIOs, and founders If technology doesn’t make life easier for healthcare teams, it’s not innovation , it’s noise. Paul Pacun is the CEO & Founder of Vablet, a platform focused on simplifying access to information and improving team productivity across complex organizations. Better Health Tech is where we explore how technology can make healthcare smarter, simpler, and more human — through real conversations with operators, builders, and leaders.

AI is Changing Healthcare : Are We Ready? | Christina Christy

Healthcare is changing fast but most systems are still catching up.AI, data, and operations are colliding :here’s what’s actually working.In this episode of the BetterHealthTech Podcast, we sit down with Christina Christy, Director of Health Information Management, to discuss how healthcare operations, data, and technology come together in real-world systems. We explore the day-to-day challenges inside healthcare organizations , from managing teams across hospitals to ensuring accurate data, maintaining compliance, and adapting to AI-driven workflows. This conversation focuses on what actually works in practice, not just theory. In this episode, we cover: * Operational challenges in healthcare systems * Role of accurate data in patient care * AI in documentation and workflow automation * Leadership and team performance in healthcare * Balancing technology with human-centered care * Future of healthcare and digital transformation If you’re working in healthcare, health tech, or building systems in this space, this episode gives a practical, operator-level perspective.🎧 About the GuestChristina Christy is a Health Information Management leader with experience in hospital operations, team leadership, and healthcare data systems. She holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and certifications including RHIA, CPCS, and CRCR.