With a new administration under President Trump, the healthcare industry is poised for significant shifts. How do we adapt, innovate, and lead through change? That’s the focus of this special series on HIT Like a Girl podcast, hosted by Demi Radeva, our newest guest host and a powerhouse in health system financing and innovation. 🌟 In this series, Demi shares her journey and sits down with 6 incredible women experts to explore how they’re navigating change, driving innovation, and shaping the future of healthcare.  In this first episode, we get to know more about Demi—her background, her mission, and the unique perspective she brings to the conversation. Here’s what you’ll hear: 00:00 HIT Like a Girl Podcast Returns 04:12 Building Health Equity at Optum 08:09 Missing Startups at ViVE 11:59 Exploring AI's Impact on Stakeholders 13:45 Women's Health Data Privacy Concerns 17:24 Navigating Changing Times Together Why This Episode Matters This episode sets the stage for the entire series, introducing Demi’s expertise and passion for healthcare innovation. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about the future of the industry, this conversation will inspire you to think boldly and act decisively in the face of change. Coming Up in This Series Demi’s conversations with 6 incredible women experts are just around the corner! All episodes were recorded at #ViVE2025 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming: Shirel Daniel (Extrico Health): Branding, marketing, and the evolving definitions of AI. Molly Schreiber (Savvy Coop): The patient perspective, women’s health, and data privacy. Shriya Palekar (CLEAR): Patient access to data and care, and the role of startups. Patty Hayward (Talkdesk): AI’s role in improving patient experience. Kim Perry (emtelligent): Clinical documentation and the intersection of AI and interoperability. Kristen Valdes (B.Well): Interoperability and how tech companies are transforming healthcare. Stay in Touch:  De

What do food, innovation, and the future hold for realizing greater well-being? In this episode of Discover WellBeing, I sit down with Callie Cavanaugh, an entrepreneur and innovation culture expert in the holistic food and healthy lifestyle industries. Callie shares her journey from food coaching and culinary arts to transforming organizations through wellness innovation, emphasizing the power of intuition and personal experiences, including her transformative time in Italy. Together, we explore how a balanced approach to well-being can fuel creativity and innovation within teams and beyond.Listen now and get inspired to take your health and business to the next level.Callie's Book On Amazon: Eating In By DesignCallie's Website

🎙️ What does it take to revolutionize healthcare with data? In this episode of the HIT Like a Girl Podcast, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Shirel Daniel, a leader in the healthcare startup space, to uncover her unique journey and the transformative work she’s directing at Extrico Health. From her roots at Syracuse University and Tel Aviv University to her impactful roles with the UN Environment and Philadelphia International Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shirel’s path to healthcare innovation is anything but traditional. Now, as a leader at Extrico Health, she’s harnessing the power of data analytics, AI, and clinical phenotypes to tackle some of healthcare’s biggest challenges—from Revenue Cycle Management to Clinical Documentation Improvement—all while keeping patient privacy and outcomes at the forefront. Tune in to hear Shirel share: How Extrico Health is using AI-driven insights to improve hospital performance and patient care. The delicate balance between innovation, security, and regulatory compliance in the age of AI. Why value-based care is the future—and how Extrico is paving the way. A roadmap for overcoming patient privacy barriers and aligning AI policy language across the industry. Key Moments: ⏱️ 00:00 | Shirel’s Nontraditional Path to Health Startups ⏱️ 04:56 | Aligning AI Policy Language for Industry-Wide Impact ⏱️ 08:35 | Breaking Down Patient Privacy Barriers ⏱️ 09:48 | Balancing AI, Security, and Innovation ⏱️ 13:08 | The Shift to Value-Based Care and Better Patient Outcomes ⏱️ 17:06 | Shirel’s Vision for the Future of Healthcare Improvement 💡 This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the intersection of data, AI, and healthcare innovation. Shirel’s insights are a masterclass in navigating the complexities of the industry while staying focused on what matters most: improving patient lives. Stay Connected: 👉 Follow Shirel Daniel on LinkedIn 👉 Learn more about Extrico Health 🎧 This episode was rec

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