Nurse Rosa's INsights

Telehealth is no longer optional, especially in mental health care.

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa Hart talks with Andy Flanagan, CEO of Iris Telehealth, about how telepsychiatry is expanding access to mental health care in underserved and rural communities.

They explore the critical role of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the growing demand for behavioral health services within Medicaid populations, and why continuity of care remains one of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Andy also shares insight into government efforts to improve access, the need for better medical record integration for first responders, and why telehealth must be treated as standard care—not a backup plan.

This episode is a must-listen for nurses, clinicians, and healthcare leaders navigating the evolving mental health landscape.

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https://iristelehealth.com/

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What if the most important healthcare work is happening where no one is looking?

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s Insights, I’m joined by Helen Dao, DrPH, MHA, President and CEO of Dao Consulting Services, Inc., to pull back the curtain on Federally Qualified Health Centers and the critical role they play in caring for underserved communities. With more than 20 years of experience, Helen brings real-world insight from helping organizations achieve PCMH recognition, succeed in HRSA site visits, and secure FTCA approvals. She’s also the author of Mastering Healthcare Consulting.

We talk about why FQHCs are the backbone of community health, how strong care coordination improves outcomes for patients living with chronic conditions, and why clinical expertise matters at the consulting table. Helen also shares how smart use of funding can strengthen training for non clinical staff and support the long-term sustainability of the healthcare workforce.

This conversation also explores leadership. Helen explains why leading with humility builds trust, stronger teams, and resilience, and how simpler, role focused training, paired with thoughtful use of AI, can help healthcare teams thrive in a system under constant pressure.

Key Takeaways:
Why FQHCs are essential to community health
How care coordination improves patient outcomes
What makes healthcare consulting effective
How better training supports staff and reduces burnout
Why humility is a leadership superpower

Connect with Helen Dao

www.daoconsultingservices.com

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In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Dr. AJ Blood joins the conversation to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiology clinical trials and reshaping the future of patient centered research. Dr. Blood explains how AI driven tools, including his work with AI With Care, are addressing one of the most persistent challenges in clinical research by improving how eligible patients are identified for clinical trials. Traditional recruitment methods are often slow, resource intensive, and prone to false positives, while artificial intelligence can streamline patient matching, improve enrollment efficiency, and accelerate innovation in cardiovascular care.

Learn more at AIwithCare.com

Dr. Blood shares his professional journey from bench research to clinical trials, offering insight into how clinical experience, data science, and healthcare innovation intersect. He discusses why cardiology has become a leader in AI integration within healthcare and how intentional use of artificial intelligence can reduce inefficiencies while improving data quality and trial outcomes. A central theme of the episode is equitable access to clinical trials, with a focus on how AI can support more inclusive recruitment and help close gaps that have historically limited participation from underrepresented populations.

The conversation also examines the business and strategy behind healthcare innovation. Dr. Blood reflects on the transition from academic research to scalable business models, the role of strategic funding in sustaining innovation, and how large scale investment could significantly improve cardiovascular disease prevention, obesity management, and population health. The episode concludes with a discussion on how measuring meaningful health metrics through AI enabled systems can support better clinical decision making and lead to improved long term patient outcomes.

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In this episode, Rosa Hart sits down with Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner and President of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Justin is a nationally known voice for modern nursing advocacy, health policy engagement, and combating misinformation in healthcare.

Together, they dive into:


How misinformation spreads and why nurses are uniquely positioned to counter it


The difference between political involvement and partisan loyalty—and why nurses must understand the distinction


Why nurses belong in elected and appointed positions where decisions are truly made


How to elevate nursing identity beyond a task-based role to a profession of influence, expertise, and leadership


Justin’s vision for investing in the profession:


50% toward political and public-policy training for nurses and healthcare workers


50% toward professional development programs in schools of nursing to build identity, voice, and confidence early

Whether you're a bedside nurse, advanced practice provider, nursing student, faculty member, or healthcare advocate, this episode empowers you to see how your voice can shape policy, public trust, and the future of healthcare.


Instagram: @gill.justin


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justingill90


BlueSky: @justin-gill.bsky.social


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingill

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What if the words you say to a patient in crisis are as critical as the medications you give them? Dr. Bram Duffee, a 25-year paramedic working 72-hour weeks on Houston ambulances AND a PhD researcher, reveals why patients in medical emergencies enter a hypnotic state that makes them hyper-vulnerable to every word you say.

Bram started saving lives at 14 and became one of the youngest paramedics in the country at 19. Now he splits his time between critical care ambulance work, teaching 170 communication students at Kennesaw State University, and leading research at the First Responder Behavioral Health Institute. His latest book, Hypnotic Communication in Emergency Medical Settings, hit #1 in Amazon's Emergency Medicine category for a reason.

In this episode:

Why patients become highly suggestible during medical emergencies

The nocebo effect: how your words can accidentally worsen outcomes

Rapid rapport-building techniques for high-stress situations

The paramedic PTSD crisis nobody talks about (Bram shares his own story)

Why EMS research is critically underfunded—and what we can do about it

Therapeutic communication strategies that improve patient outcomes

This isn't soft skills—it's clinical intervention backed by 25 years in the field and peer-reviewed research.

🎧 Essential listening for: Paramedics, EMTs, ER nurses, critical care staff, and first responders

CONNECT WITH BRAM:

First Responder Behavioral Health Institute: frbhi.com

Faculty page: facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/bduffee

CONNECT WITH ROSA:

NurseRosaSpeaks.com