WellLink Partners with Christopher Kunney to Sponsor “Straight Outta Health IT” Podcast
First Episode Under the Partnership Features WellLink Leaders Brian Lane and Dr. Kim Byas, Sr.
WellLink, a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing health, wellness, and equity through innovative partnerships, is proud to announce its new collaboration with global health IT executive and thought leader Christopher Kunney as the newest sponsor of the Straight Outta Health IT podcast.
Hosted by Kunney, the podcast highlights voices across the healthcare technology ecosystem and brings fresh, honest conversations about innovation, access, equity, and leadership. Through this sponsorship, WellLink is supporting timely and necessary dialogue at the intersection of healthcare and technology, particularly as it relates to underserved communities, health equity, and workforce development.
“We are thrilled to partner with Christopher Kunney,” said Brian Lane, president & CEO of WellLink. “This is a platform that brings forward the real issues facing our industry, especially when it comes to equity, innovation, and community impact. At WellLink, we believe in amplifying conversations that create connection and inspire change, and this collaboration reflects that commitment.”
The first episode under the new collaboration premieres this week and features a dynamic conversation with Brian Lane and Dr. Kim Byas, Sr., WellLink’s vice president of community engagement & impact. In this conversation, they explore one of the most urgent health crises of our time — firearm-related suicides — examining how systemic inequities and social despair fuel this deeply rooted issue, and how data can be a powerful tool for intervention and change.
Christopher Kunney, FHIMSS, eFACHDM, MSMOT, is a distinguished healthcare strategist, technologist, and advocate with over 25 years of experience transforming the healthcare landscape through people-first, purpose-driven innovation. As managing partner and digital transformation strategist for IOTECH Consulting and CTO at Ask Me Your MD, he brings a unique 360-degree view of the healthcare technology ecosystem, shaped by executive roles in health systems, vendors, and advisory firms. A globally recognized speaker and recipient of numerous industry awards, Kunney is known for his ability to translate complex digital health strategies into actionable solutions that advance equity, improve outcomes, and humanize healthcare delivery. His leadership, both professional and personal, has made him a respected voice in the future of health IT.
“This partnership with WellLink is a natural fit,” said Kunney. “We share a deep belief that health equity, digital innovation, and intentional collaboration must go hand-in-hand. WellLink brings a unique, actionable perspective to the table, and I’m glad to have their support in growing the platform and deepening the impact of these conversations.”
The Straight Outta Health IT podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and hosted by WellLink. New episodes are released bi-weekly.
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