ViVE Special: Kat McDavitt and Lisa Bari Spill the Tea on Healthcare Leadership, Policy, and Unfiltered Truths

In this special ViVE conference edition of HITea With Grace, I’m joined by two powerhouse leaders and co-hosts of the Health Tech Talk Show: Kat McDavitt, President of Innsena, CEO of the Zorya Foundation, investor, and health equity advocate—and Lisa Bari, CEO of Civitas Networks for Health, a national voice in interoperability, data strategy, and value-based care. Together, they’re creating space for bold, unfiltered conversations in healthcare—and they brought that same energy to our discussion. We dig into the critical issues shaping the future of health IT and explore the real-world challenges of driving change in a complex, often inequitable system. In this episode, we discuss: Their unique career journeys—and what drives them today Why they launched Health Tech Talk Show and what conversations the industry is still avoiding The policy and regulatory changes they’re watching most closely in 2025 The hot topics that sparked the biggest debates on their show The boldest stances they’ve taken—and how they were received And as the conversation wraps, Kat and Lisa offer a powerful insight: that real leadership is rooted in community. Their key to success? Each other. Having a trusted peer to give honest feedback, challenge your thinking, and offer support is essential—not just for surviving the health tech space, but for changing it. If you care about the future of healthcare, policy, and equity, this episode will leave you inspired—and ready to get real about what it takes to lead. Follow HITea With Grace for more fearless conversations with the women moving healthcare forward!