On this episode of The Vurge, we talk about the intersection of healthcare technology and research, specifically, digging into the topic of real-world evidence.
We’re joined by Dr. Shaun Grannis and Chris Federick from the Regenstrief Institute. Dr. Grannis is an internationally respected expert in public health informatics and is a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics. Chris brings significant digital product development experience and currently serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Regenstrief Institute.
Learn more about the Regenstrief Institute.

We’re celebrating the 12th episode of #TheVurge! To celebrate, we want to give away some Divurgent swag! One winner will be selected on July 20th and announced during our next episode.
Divurgent is a leading healthcare IT consulting firm and EHR specialist. Since 2007, we’ve led more than 700 projects across the US and Canada, drawing from a team of over 22,000 experienced subject matter experts. As a 100% privately-owned company, we’re accountable only to our clients, ensuring they achieve measurable improvements in patient care and organizational performance.
At Divurgent, we’re dedicated to helping organizations achieve their vision through innovative solutions and exceptional service. We collaborate closely with our clients to deliver tailored solutions that drive success in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, from EHR implementation and go-lives to managed services, analytics, talent augmentation, and digital strategy. With decades of combined healthcare experience on both sides of the table, our team has overcome the challenges faced by our clients and helped them get the most out of their investments in healthcare technology.