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On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Andrew Markowski, CMIO at UVA Health, about "Why AI Models Succeed or Fail, the Standardization Myth, How to Increase Your Sphere of Influence For Better Change Management, and more..."

The Big Unlock Podcast · Damo Consulting – Podcast – Ep 162 – Priti Patel In this episode, Priti Patel, MD, VP and Chief Medical Information Officer at John Muir Health shares her journey from family physician to CMIO, offering insights into her 23-year tenure and the evolution of clinical informatics. She also talks about key challenges such as change management, the integration of new tools like predictive analytics, and streamlining prior authorization. Dr. Patel discusses the growing role of informatics in healthcare and how collaboration across clinical and IT teams has driven innovation. One of the key highlights at John Muir Health, a community-based health system, is the early adoption of ambient AI technology for clinical documentation, leading to: reduced cognitive load, time savings of up to 30 minutes per note, and enhanced provider-patient interactions. She also emphasizes the critical role of seamless EHR integration in driving adoption, with over 60% of providers now using the tool regularly. Dr. Patel also outlines the organization's enterprise-wide data strategy, including a robust data literacy initiative that's empowering staff at all levels, starting with the C-suite, to make data-driven decisions and improve care quality and operational outcomes. She underscores that aligning digital strategies with organizational priorities—while focusing on improving the clinician and patient experience—is central to sustainable transformation. Take a listen.

Send us a textGuest: Shane Rodabaugh, System VP of IT & Infrastructure, Baptist Health KY & IN Host: Vik PatelIn this episode, Vik welcomes Shane Rodabaugh to discuss infrastructure modernization, cloud strategy, AI readiness, and leadership in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.They begin with a look at Baptist Health's current infrastructure—a hybrid model with Epic EHR hosted on-premise and new efforts like Cogito Cloud moving to Microsoft Fabric. This transition lays the foundation for advanced analytics and future AI capabilities.Vik and Shane explore the challenges of defining a “cloud strategy” in a world that evolves faster than any 3-year plan. Shane emphasizes the importance of flexibility and prioritization, especially when resources are limited but the demand for innovation is high. Vik introduces Tido CortexAI, an AI-ready data cloud, noting that CMIOs are often at the forefront of these initiatives. Shane mentions Baptist's CMIO, Dr. Brett Oliver, and how he's helping drive AI strategy from a clinical lens.As the conversation deepens, Vik asks about collaboration with clinical leadership. Shane explains that the dialogue is open and energetic—but sometimes he has to “hold the horses back.” Even with compelling ROI and excitement from clinicians, resource capacity often becomes the limiting factor. Still, the team focuses on staying agile, learning from fast failures, and pivoting quickly when needed.They shift to discussing AI governance and risk. Shane underscores the importance of understanding the algorithms and data behind models before deploying AI solutions in clinical settings.On the topic of build vs. buy, Shane shares insights from recent leadership discussions. While he's not opposed to building, he notes that Baptist isn't a development shop and scaling internal dev teams is a major investment. They view partners—like Epic—as their development engine for core platforms. Vik adds that a hybrid model often works best: internal teams guiding strategy while partners focus on execution. This balance helps mitigate key personnel risk and increases long-term sustainability.The conversation rounds out with leadership and collaboration. Shane shares how closely he works with the CIO and PMO, including weekly meetings focused on project prioritization and transparent communication—something he says is a strength at Baptist.They close the episode by talking about work-life balance. Shane shares a recent family vacation experience and how it's important to model healthy balance from the top. Lastly, he offers a grounding reminder: no matter how complex the tech or fast the pace—it's all for the patient.Support the showListen to all This Week in Health Tech episodesVik Patel - LinkedInTido Inc. - WebsiteTido Inc. - LinkedIn

Dr. Clara Lin, VP and CMIO at Seattle Children's, shares how the health system is deploying AI to support clinicians and transforming governance to drive IT decisions. At Seattle Children's, Dr. Clara Lin is leading an initiative that blends advanced AI with 15 years of carefully curated clinical pathways. The aim: to assist physicians at […] Source: Seattle Children's Builds AI Assistant & Governance Model to Advance Pediatric Care on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila speaks with Dr. Harm Scherpbier, physician and leading expert in healthcare IT, to explore the future of healthcare technology. Dr. Scherpbier, author of UN Vendor: Innovative Healthcare with a Diverse IT Stack, discusses the critical shift from single-vendor reliance to a more flexible, interoperable tech ecosystem.Key topics include:*The evolution from paper records to digital health systems and the ongoing challenges of interoperability.*How embracing third-party technologies—like AI-driven ambient clinical documentation—can enhance patient care, clinician efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.*The pitfalls of long-term vendor contracts and "all-in pricing," and strategies for healthcare systems to innovate without being locked into monolithic solutions.*Practical steps for healthcare leaders to diversify their IT stacks and foster a culture of innovation.Tune in for actionable insights on navigating the complexities of healthcare IT and preparing for a future where technology truly serves patients and providers alike.Dr. HARM SCHERPBIER is a physician and leading expert in health information technology with a career dedicated to improving healthcare through innovative IT solutions. Born in the Netherlands, Dr. Scherpbier earned his medical degree and a master's in medical informatics before moving to the United States, where he has served as a CMIO and health IT strategy advisor. He has partnered with organizations to implement clinical systems, data analytics, and population health solutions while teaching at Jefferson College of Population Health. A fellow of HIMSS and AMIA, Dr. Scherpbier is passionate about advancing modular and agile healthcare IT systems. When not transforming healthcare, he enjoys outdoor adventures with his family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

May 6, 2025: Matt Sullivan, CMIO of Advocate Health, and Alan Forster, VP of Innovation at McGill University Health Center, explore the transformative potential of increasing provider data access. What role does synthetic data play in balancing privacy concerns with analytical needs? Alan explains how this new data approach creates a virtuous cycle where clinicians better understand their data, documentation practices, and operational challenges. This conversation uncovers practical insights for organizations seeking to build a data-driven culture where decisions are based on self-generated evidence.Key Points:01:49 Self-Service Data Strategy03:10 Analyzing Synthetic Data 05:02 Real-World Applications 07:19 The Importance of Data X: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Send us a textGuest: Lance Alston, Director of IT, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Host: Vik PatelOn this episode, Vik welcomes Lance Alston, Director of IT at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, for a candid conversation on leading with resilience, trust, and innovation in a resource-constrained healthcare environment.Lance shares how he's successfully navigating the “do more with less” challenge, emphasizing the importance of trust — both within his team and with external partners. While vendor partnerships can be highly beneficial, Lance acknowledges they often require a culture shift. At Nathan Littauer, he's worked to foster the right mindset and build trust with carefully chosen partners to reduce organizational risk, especially around key personnel dependencies.The conversation also touches on leadership and well-being. Lance and Vik explore the importance of work-life balance in healthcare IT, a field often plagued by burnout. Lance emphasizes leading by example and ensuring team members feel supported in taking time off. This culture shift is backed by the full C-suite, including the CEO, who recognize that employee morale and well-being are essential for long-term success.From there, the discussion transitions into more technical territory, including the organization's current and future AI strategy. Lance highlights how having an enthusiastic and forward-thinking CMIO has been instrumental in exploring AI solutions that support clinical decision-making. Together, they're laying the foundation for a future where AI becomes a practical, integrated tool — not just a buzzword.Vik also introduces Tido CortexAI, an AI-ready data lake that transforms EHR, clinical, and operational data into clean, normalized, and interoperable insights. Whether it's for predictive modeling, automation, or real-time trends, CortexAI provides the data foundation healthcare organizations need to make meaningful use of AI.Finally, Lance offers insights into the importance of open communication across departments — even when the answer isn't immediately clear. “It's okay to say, ‘I'm not sure yet, but I'm working on a solution,'” he says. Fostering transparency, accessibility, and continuous communication is key. Because no matter how advanced the technology, without the right strategy and human connection, it won't deliver its full value.Closing thoughts from Lance: At the end of the day, IT is still IT — even in the age of AI. What truly makes a difference is effective communication, strong relationships, and trust. Especially when you're tasked with doing more with less, those human elements are essential.Support the showListen to all This Week in Health Tech episodesVik Patel - LinkedInTido Inc. - WebsiteTido Inc. - LinkedIn

Dr. Vinay Vaidya, Phoenix Children's Hospital's CMIO and Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius, division chief, explain how collaboration improved patient care by surfacing EHR data in dashboards that clinicians helped build.

In this episode, Dr. Clara Lin, CMIO and VP of Digital Health & Informatics at Seattle Children's, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss driving clinician satisfaction, partnering with Google on innovative AI tools like the “Pathway Assistant,” and preparing the pediatric workforce for the future of healthcare tech.

In this episode, Dr. Clara Lin, CMIO and VP of Digital Health & Informatics at Seattle Children's, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss driving clinician satisfaction, partnering with Google on innovative AI tools like the “Pathway Assistant,” and preparing the pediatric workforce for the future of healthcare tech.

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Ben Hohmuth, CMIO at Geisinger, about "Geisinger's CMIO Dr. Ben Hohmuth: Why Human Connection will address Burnout more than Tech, the Future of Clinical AI Copilots, Why Solely Optimizing Tech Won't Eliminate In-Basket Overload, and more..."

On this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guest Mara Schenker, MD, about her career as an orthopedic surgeon and her role as chief medical information officer at Grady Memorial Hospital. Intro 0:04 Mara Schenker, MD 0:20 Tell us about the titles you hold. What does CMIO mean? 0:39 How long have you been doing medical informatics? … How important is that skill and background in technology now? What do you see in the future for AI and what is it going to do for us? 1:45 The hosts and guest discuss the use of AI in medicine. 4:27 The hosts and guests discuss the ups and downs of artificial intelligence. 10:53 What do you like to use AI for right now? 11:46 The hosts and guests discuss the use of AI in everyday life. 14:34 How did you become interested in orthopedic surgery? What were gender disparities like in the field of orthopedics? 15:33 The hosts and guest discuss mentorship and the impacts of mentors. 18:53 The hosts and guest discuss women in leadership. 19:52 How did you build and maintain your surgical confidence? 23:52 Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise and The Confidence Code 28:10 Grit 28:40 Schenker describes her ‘deliberate practice' talk. 28:56 How do you go about bringing on new technology? 29:25 The hosts and guest discuss building confidence, building skill and asking for help. 30:58 How do you find balance with everything you do? 33:32 The hosts and guest discuss when to say ‘yes' and when to say ‘no'. 35:56 What are your words of wisdom and advice for trainees and young physicians? 38:38 The hosts and guest discuss being brave and going with your gut. 42:07 Thanks 44:14 Laura Enyedi, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Duke Eye Center and medical director of South Durham Ophthalmology in North Carolina. Cathleen McCabe, MD, is chief medical officer of Eye Health America and medical director of The Eye Associates in Sarasota, FL. Mara Schenker, MD, is an orthopedic trauma surgeon and chief of orthopedics at Grady Memorial Hospital and professor of orthopedics at Emory University School of Medicine. She is also the associate chief medical information officer for Grady, board certified in clinical informatics and has extensive EHR build and analytics certifications. Schenker is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAMC, American College of Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.  As the 2001 World Champion in Taekwondo, she has a particular interest in the intersection between sports and surgery, as it relates to human performance optimization. Her clinical practice is based at Grady Memorial Hospital. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Disclosures: The hosts and guest report no relevant financial disclosures.

Send us a textVik sits down with the one and only Dr. Michelle Flemmings — ER doc, health tech leader, and all-around powerhouse.

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Nitu Kashyap, CMIO at Emory Healthcare, about "Scaling AI Scribes System-Wide, Training the Next Generation of Clinicians to use AI, Making CDS Work in 5 Seconds or Less, and more..."

Today, we explore what happens when you follow your own path—even if it means leaving medicine. My guest, Dr. Maanas Samant, is now the CMIO of a healthcare and fintech company, but his journey into medicine began as a way to please his family. Growing up in a family of physicians, it was the expected path—yet his real passion was always tech. In this episode, we talk about the question that changed everything, his pivot from internship to consulting at Accenture, the types of projects physicians work on, and what led him into the tech world. If you're considering a career change or craving something new, Dr. Samant's story is full of insight and inspiration. In this episode we're talking about: Why Dr. Samant pursued medicine despite knowing his passion was in technology. The turning point that made him question whether he wanted to be a doctor. How he transitioned from medical training into consulting at Accenture. The types of projects physicians can work on in consulting. How to reframe your skills and present yourself for nonclinical roles. The benefits and challenges of working in healthcare consulting. Why networking and positioning yourself as a valuable asset are key to career transitions. Links for this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdsamant www.ionixxtech.com LinkedIn for Physicians Course - Would you rather clean out your garage or attic than “put yourself out there” and network? No worries! My LinkedIn course is geared to make networking doable and fun. I will show you how to connect with people who can be helpful for your career, what to put in your messages, and how to apply strategically for the job you really want. You can learn more about this course and get a sneak peek inside right HERE.

Send us a textThis episode was taped live at the ViVE 2025 conference in Nashville, Tennessee. About This EpisodeDr. Stephanie Lahr's bold journey from practicing physician to healthcare technology executive provides fascinating insights into how innovation and AI are transforming organizations and how we lead. Stephanie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career path – from switching residency programs to leading technology implementation as a practicing hospitalist, and ultimately joining Artisight, an AI-focused health tech platform. Her transitions weren't always easy, but they were guided by a powerful mission: bringing joy back to medicine. Stephanie emphasizes that the most successful organizations partnering with innovation are those that value bold leadership and create a culture that encourages trying new approaches at every level. Tune in to hear Stephanie's journey and her recommendations for those considering their own bold career pivots.About Stephanie LahrDr. Stephanie Lahr is Chief Experience Officer of Artisight Inc., an innovative sensor network platform solution with the goal of bringing the joy back to medicine and reducing friction using automation and AI. Prior to Artisight, Dr. Lahr served for 6.5 years as the CIO and CMIO of Monument Health. She is an experienced informaticist and leader in the healthcare industry and has served on several boards and committees including CHIME, the Epic Community Connect Steering Board, in which she was the previous Chair, the South Dakota state HIE board, AMDIS, and the United Way of the Black Hills. Dr. Lahr was a HIMSS 2021 Changemaker in Healthcare Award recipient. Dr. Lahr was named a Becker's Women in Health IT to Know in 2024 and was selected as one of the “50 under 50” by Slice of Healthcare. She holds a Medical Degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, completed an internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Internal Medicine residency, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics, and has completed the CHIME CIO Bootcamp and is a certified CHCIO. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @StephanieLahrSupport the show-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

March 25, 2025: Albert Villarin, VP and CMIO of Nuvance Health, interviews Dr. Mark Weisman, CIO and CMIO of Tidal Health. Mark candidly discusses the difficulties of implementing AI solutions, emphasizing the critical importance of proper AI governance and education for healthcare professionals. As AI tools increasingly write clinical notes and suggest diagnoses, what skills should future clinicians develop—memorizing facts or critically evaluating AI outputs? Mark envisions a future where ambient AI transforms nursing workflows, allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care than documentation, while acknowledging the challenges of building trust in these emerging technologies.Key Points:03:10 Challenges and Successes with AI06:23 AI Governance and Education14:22 Adoption and Trust in AI18:48 Future goals for AIX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

February 25: In this episode of TownHall, Albert Villarin, MD, VP and CMIO at Nuvance Health, Christine Silvers, MD, Healthcare Executive Advisor at Amazon Web Services, Praveen Meka, MD, Senior Physician/Hospitalist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Qing Liu, Senior Solutions Architect (Healthcare) at Amazon Web Services explore the transformative impact of AI in healthcare. They discuss real-world applications such as AI for patient referrals, document processing, diagnostic tools, and personalized medicine. Examples include the development of ConsultBot for interpreting complex blood tests and the use of AI for remote patient monitoring in underserved areas. How can AI improve patient outcomes and reduce errors in clinical settings? They also address challenges like data security, ethical considerations, and bridging the technology adoption gap among clinicians. What are the biggest hurdles in implementing AI in everyday medical practice? The episode underscores the potential of AI to enhance clinical outcomes, reduce errors, and improve patient satisfaction. Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

As AI gains traction in healthcare, its role must be carefully integrated to support clinicians without eroding patient trust. At UCI Health, CMIO and VP of Clinical Informatics Deepti Pandita, MD, believes AI should function as an “integral member of the care team” rather than a disruptive or opaque force. Scroll down to watch or […] Source: Being Transparent About AI Use Key to Maintaining Patient Trust on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: In healthcare's technological revolution, the balance between innovation and patient-centered care has never been more critical. Our next guest, Dr. Craig Norquist, brings an extraordinary perspective as CMIO of HonorHealth, drawing from his unique journey from Navy nuclear operator to emergency physician. While together, Craig shares his vision for technology that enhances rather than compromises the sacred provider-patient relationship and how this approach is transforming care delivery. With dual board certifications in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics, Craig champions high reliability principles learned in both nuclear power plants and hospital settings. As a 19-time Ironman triathlete and cancer survivor, his patient experience profoundly shapes his approach to healthcare technology. Join us to explore how Dr. Norquist is leveraging informatics to reduce provider burden, improve safety, and create a learning health system that truly puts patients first. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Navy Nuclear Experience: Craig brought high reliability principles from his Navy career to healthcare safety.Personal Cancer Journey: His lymphoma battle transformed his view on patient access and care delivery.Protecting Provider Focus: Craig shields clinicians from technology overload to preserve patient interactions.AI Enhanced Documentation: Language models can reduce chart review time and boost patient engagement.Health System Collaboration: Phoenix hospitals worked together during the pandemic to manage patient loads.About our Guest: Dr. Craig Norquist currently serves as the CMIO of HonorHealth after practicing as an Emergency Physician for almost 20 years. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics. He serves as the Program Director for the Clinical Informatics Fellowship at HonorHealth and as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Informatics Fellowship at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Fellowship in Informatics.Prior to becoming the CMIO, he was the Network Patient Safety Officer for HonorHealth, and has previously served as Department Chair of Emergency Medicine as well as Chief of Staff for the Thompson Peak Hospital. In 2017-2019, he completed professional development programs through academic and professional organizations that prepared him for his leadership roles, including Intermountain Health's Advanced Training Program and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Patient Safety Executive training. His additional credentials include EPIC physician builder certification, executive training at Harvard Business School in healthcare delivery, and training in artificial intelligence from MIT.His areas of interest are process, quality, and outcome improvement as well as improving the patient and provider experience with information technology in healthcare. His expertise has resulted in invited membership on panels and reports with the ECRI Institute and the National Quality Forum. He continues to work on the state level on opioid prescribing, use disorder recognition and treatment, as well as risk reduction methodologies including naloxone distribution from the Emergency Department. He has organized and chaired the Arizona College of Emergency Physicians opioid prescribing summit for the past 9 years.Dr. Craig is passionate about the use of technology to facilitate the improvement of care and development of a learning health

Healthcare innovation thrives at the intersection of technology and empathy. In this episode, Alistair Erskine, Board Member of Graphite Health and SVP and Chief Information and Digital Officer of Emory Healthcare, shares his journey from practicing medicine to leading healthcare innovation. He discusses the evolution of healthcare technology, the role of AI in patient care and the importance of integrating human connection with cutting-edge tools. Key Takeaways:(01:41) Fixing inefficiencies in electronic health records inspired Alistair's career shift.(02:00) The CMIO role bridges clinical workflows and technology.(10:05) Effective change management requires three lenses: technical, emotional and cultural.(12:43) Streaming rounds help leaders connect with frontline realities.(16:25) Trickle feedback provides timely, actionable insights.(22:14) Ambient listening improves patient interactions and saves physician time.(23:28) AI-powered tools prevent patient falls and enhance care quality.(34:26) Hospitals using Apple products improve efficiency and cybersecurity.Resources Mentioned:Alistair Erskine -https://www.linkedin.com/in/transformatics/Graphite Health -https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphite-health/Emory Healthcare | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/emory-healthcare/Emory Healthcare | Website -https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/This episode is brought to you by Tonkean.Tonkean is the operating system for business operations and is the enterprise standard for process orchestration. It provides businesses with the building blocks to orchestrate any process, with no code or change management required. Contact us at tonkean.com to learn how you can build complex business processes. Fast.#Operations #BusinessOperations

Dr. Priscilla Frase, CMIO and hospitalist at Ozarks Healthcare, is a champion for innovation and collaboration in rural health systems. As a leader at a 114-bed independent hospital with 28 associated clinics in South-Central Missouri, Frase has faced the challenges of limited resources head-on, transforming the organization's approach to health IT. Scroll down to watch […] Source: CHIME Innovator of the Year Dr. Priscilla Frase Says Passion, Listening & Creativity Can Lead to Big Wins, Even in Resources-Strapped Rural Environments on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. Srinivasan Suresh, Vice President and CMIO at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Suresh discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in reducing clinician burden, enhancing pediatric patient engagement, and advancing clinical data integration. He also shares actionable advice for healthcare leaders and emphasizes the critical role of execution in driving technological innovation.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting: The Future of Business and Clinical Technologies, features Jon Senkler, Regional CMIO at UnityPoint Health. Here, he discusses how AI is transforming healthcare by allowing workers to focus more on patient care and improving the overall patient experience. Senkler also highlights the importance of building a strong team with clear communication and staying ahead of advancements in technology to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting: The Future of Business and Clinical Technologies, features Jon Senkler, Regional CMIO at UnityPoint Health. Here, he discusses how AI is transforming healthcare by allowing workers to focus more on patient care and improving the overall patient experience. Senkler also highlights the importance of building a strong team with clear communication and staying ahead of advancements in technology to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. J. Scott Smitherman, Associate Vice President and CMIO at Providence Clinical Network. Dr. Smitherman discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, focusing on tools like ambient documentation, clinical decision support, and inbasket message management to reduce physician burnout and improve patient outcomes. He also shares advice for healthcare leaders navigating innovation and technology adoption in complex care settings.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. J. Scott Smitherman, Associate Vice President and CMIO at Providence Clinical Network. Dr. Smitherman discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, focusing on tools like ambient documentation, clinical decision support, and inbasket message management to reduce physician burnout and improve patient outcomes. He also shares advice for healthcare leaders navigating innovation and technology adoption in complex care settings.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, features Dr. Ann Cappellari, CMIO of SSM Health. Dr. Cappellari discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, the importance of problem-driven tech adoption, and how integrating technology with clinical workflows can enhance patient outcomes. She also shares advice for healthcare leaders navigating the evolving digital landscape while keeping humanity at the heart of medicine.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, features Dr. Ann Cappellari, CMIO of SSM Health. Dr. Cappellari discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, the importance of problem-driven tech adoption, and how integrating technology with clinical workflows can enhance patient outcomes. She also shares advice for healthcare leaders navigating the evolving digital landscape while keeping humanity at the heart of medicine.

November 14, 2024: Dirk Stanley, CMIO at UConn Health, takes listeners through a journey of healthcare technology's profound evolution and its impact on patient care. How does a clinical informaticist balance IT complexities and medical nuances? And what challenges arise in standardizing medical terminology, especially when simple differences in words can shape a patient's treatment? Together with host Bill Russell, Dr. Stanley examines the need for precise data standards, the promise and pitfalls of AI in medical documentation, and how ambient listening and computer vision could redefine clinical workflows. Key Points:00:33 Dirk Stanley's Career Journey09:19 The Role of a CMIO17:14 AI Implications24:48 Data Management and Workflow DesignSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, AI and other emerging technologies are redefining how large health systems approach patient care, cost-efficiency, and physician satisfaction. Dr. Matthew Sullivan, CMIO for the Southeast Region of Advocate Health, recently shared his insights with healthsystemCIO Editor-in-Chief Anthony Guerra after speaking at the CHIME Fall Forum on the opportunities and […] Source: Being Sensitive to ROI, Staying Agile, and Balancing Innovation with Platform Stability All Keys to Effectively Leveraging AI on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Dr. Matthew Sullivan, CMIO of Advocate Health Southeast Region, delves into the topic of clinical decision support (CDS), exploring its evolution from basic alerts in EMRs to the potential of AI-enhanced tools. Dr. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of CDS in improving patient care and highlights the challenges of integrating AI in clinical […] Source: Clinical Decision Support Now Supercharged with AI; But Tried-and-True Processes Still Key to Incremental Improvement, says Advocate Health Southeast Region CMIO Dr. Matthew Sullivan on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

October 22, 2024: Today on TownHall Albert Villarin, MD, VP and CMIO of Nuvance Health, hosts Kendall Wyatt, MD, Former CMIO and Clinical Advisor to explore the far-reaching impact of AI in healthcare. The conversation explores how AI enhances diagnostics, data analytics, and patient care, including addressing social determinants of health. Dr. Wyatt shares success stories from his career as a hospitalist, illustrating how structured data improves clinical outcomes and resource allocation. The challenges of consistent EMR adoption and the importance of trust in AI technologies are examined. How can AI help predict health risks and connect patients to resources? What governance is necessary to prevent AI from reinforcing biases? Dr. Wyatt emphasizes transparency and interconnected data systems, envisioning a future of accessible and reliable healthcare through AI, akin to a 'Dr. Google' with confidence scores.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

October 8: Today on TownHall Brett Oliver, MD, CMIO at Baptist Health speaks with Carrie McHenry, Care Transition Manager at Clarion Hospital (PA). They discuss Clarion Hospital's award-winning care coordination program and its achievements like drastically reducing readmission rates for COPD and pneumonia. Carrie explains the practical steps taken to assist patients post-discharge, focusing on social determinants of health. They explore the ease of tracking patients' needs and outcomes using tools in their MEDITECH Expanse platform— including Business and Clinical Analytics, and the importance of community-based resources and trust in rural healthcare. What are the keys to reducing hospital readmissions? How can technology and local knowledge be leveraged for better patient outcomes? What future expansions and challenges lie ahead for such healthcare programs?MEDITECH's Population Health solutionsLearn more about MEDITECH ExpanseSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In this interview with healthsystemCIO, Baptist Health's CMIO Dr. Deborah Abram, VP & Chief Nursing Officer Tammy Daniel and Director of Clinical Transformation Bonnie Williams discuss their efforts to enhance nursing workflows using AI technology. Baptist Health, a six-hospital system in Jacksonville, Fla., identified nursing burnout and documentation burdens as key challenges. To address this, […] Source: Ambient Nursing Documentation Pilot Seeks to Increase Time at Bedside, Alleviate Burnout, Say Baptist Health's CMIO Dr. Deborah Abram, VP/CNO Tammy Daniel & Director of Clinical Transformation Bonnie Williams on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

October 3, 2024: Colin Banas, CMO at Dr. First, is joined by Lacy Knight, CMIO of Piedmont Healthcare, and Jake Lancaster, CMIO of Baptist Memorial, to host a powerful webinar. They explore key issues such as the growing ubiquity of ambient listening and the need for better interoperability. Will AI's integration into healthcare lead to a reduction in physician workloads, or does it risk "de-skilling" the medical profession? How can organizations balance innovation with maintaining clinical rigor in training new doctors? As AI technologies progress, are they replacing jobs or simply shifting the skill sets required? Key Points:10:23 Future of Integration21:35 Interoperability Challenges in Healthcare27:22 Challenges in Healthcare Data Interoperability37:06 AI Governance in Healthcare41:22 Rapid Cycle Implementation Process46:53 Impact of AI on Healthcare JobsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

September 26, 2024: In this episode of Today in Health IT, Kate Gamble and Sarah Richardson explore the dynamic relationship between CMIOs and CIOs in healthcare organizations. They discuss the importance of collaboration for driving digital transformation, improving project success rates, and aligning strategies to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency. Sarah shares insights from recent industry discussions on how these roles can integrate effectively, with a focus on governance, communication, and the evolving healthcare landscape.01:19 The Importance of CMIO and CIO Collaboration05:45 Governance and Effective CommunicationSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

In this podcast episode, healthcare industry experts from AWS and Philips explore the critical intersection of clinical innovation, cloud technology and healthcare delivery. Ashwini Davison, MD, CMIO, Enterprise Imaging Strategy at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Martijn Hartjes, Clinical Informatics Business Leader at Philips, delve into the urgent need to ease the burden on clinicians and harness integrated diagnostics to enhance patient care.This episode is sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Send us a textHow much of your day do you feel is in service to Epic and the almighty EMR?The tech is supposed to serve us, right?Today I am thrilled to be joined by Dr Michelle Flemmings, an ER Physician with past Hospitalist Experience, who moved into the technology space, helping to shape medical technology to fit the users, not the other way around. She shares her journey from pre-EMR medicine to her role with Oracle as a Healthcare Clinical Strategist, and all the bumps and lessons along the way.Although we didn't dive into this on the show, Dr Flemmings also coaches women physicians looking to expand their voices and roles within medical leadership. If you've been looking for guidance in this arena, you will want to be sure to connect with her!Dr Michelle Flemmings is the Industry Executive Director for Healthcare in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.With 30+ years of experience in clinical medicine, physician leadership and technology-physician interface, Dr Flemmings is also a skilled coach, helping physicians to find satisfying, sustainable roles in medicine and medical leadership.  A former CMIO and recently retired Emergency Physician, Michelle lives with her husband and two dogs in SW Colorado. Fun fact, she's a certified Master Gardener and avid traveler. Here's my LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Michelle Flemmings on LinkedIn Here's my YouTube Channel Link:Check out Dr. Michelle Flemmings on YouTube  Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

Host Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. David Chestek, CMIO at University of Illinois Health, about "Why AI Scribes Will Never Have 100% Clinician Adoption (and that's OK), How to Pick Representative User Groups for Health Tech Pilots, Why Wearables Pose a Problem, and more." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Jake Lancaster, Chief Medical Information Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care, about "Adapting How You Talk About AI to Get Stakeholder Adoption, Saving Nurses 20 Minutes Per Shift Without Tech, Exploring Systemic Healthcare Issues Through Fiction, the Arthurian Legend, and 90s Music, and more." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

In this interview with healthsystemCIO, Dr. Rob Bart, CMIO at UPMC, discusses the challenges and opportunities of moving towards an enterprise imaging environment. UPMC's strategy involves consolidating various PACS, and then moving those images to a Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) to ensure they’re readily available for patient care. While the technology exists, the real challenge […] Source: Enterprise Imaging Helps Decrease the Cognitive Burden, Says Rob Bart, MD, CMIO, UPMC on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

August 6, 2024: Dr. Albert Villarin, VP and CMIO of Nuvance Health, hosts Dr. Michael Poku, Chief Clinical Officer at Equality Health, to explore the transformative role of social determinants of health and AI in healthcare. Dr. Poku delves into how non-medical factors significantly influence health outcomes and discusses Equality Health's mission to narrow health disparities in Medicaid populations. How can AI be harnessed to address the social determinants of health effectively? What are the practical applications of SDOH data in improving health equity? Dr. Poku outlines principles for leveraging SDOH data, emphasizing the integration of actionable data across care continuums and empowering community-based organizations. How can technology and the human touch be balanced to maintain humanity in healthcare? This episode invites listeners to consider the potential of AI to transform healthcare while preserving the essential human connection in patient care.Key Points:01:36 Understanding Social Determinants of Health03:54 Leveraging AI to Address SDOH11:46 Future of Equality in HealthcareSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

July 30, 2024: Jake Lancaster, CMIO of Baptist Memorial, and Kelsey Reed, Director of Patient Care from Phoebe Putney Health System, delve into the critical issue of nursing shortages and burnout. How are healthcare organizations like Phoebe addressing the exacerbated challenges post-pandemic? What innovative strategies are being implemented to support overburdened nurses? Kelsey Reed shares Phoebe's journey of adopting virtual nursing to offload administrative tasks, enhance patient care, and improve nurse engagement. How effective are these virtual models in practice, and what have been the measurable impacts on quality metrics and patient satisfaction? She also discusses how she is rolling out technology like MEDITECH Expanse Point of Care to lessen the burden on nurses by enabling documentation from smartphone devices. As Phoebe continuously looks ahead, what other cutting-edge initiatives are being planned to further support healthcare staff and improve patient outcomes? MEDITECH's Nursing solutionsLearn more about MEDITECH ExpanseKey Points:01:01 Kelsey Reed on Nursing Shortages03:22 Implementing Virtual Nursing at Phoebe15:18 Addressing Nursing Burnout and Turnover19:35 Future Innovations at PhoebeSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Host Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Jennifer Goldman, VP, CMIO at Memorial Healthcare System, about "Eliminating Over 800,000 Daily Clicks, Actioning SDoH Data, Mastering Change Management in a WFH Environment, and more." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: Bridging technology and innovation that unlocks and empowers compassionate care is a passion that drives many of today's pioneers in the healthcare industry. Our next guest, Dr. Jake Lancaster, embodies this spirit as the Chief Medical Information Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care. With a unique blend of medical expertise and informatics knowledge, Jake is at the forefront of leveraging technology to enhance patient care and clinician experiences. From implementing virtual scribes to navigating the complexities of AI integration, he's tackling the industry's most pressing challenges. While together, Jake also shares his journey of being the author of "The Matter of Medicine," and why he enjoys bringing his creative perspective to healthcare transformation.Join us as we explore how Baptist Memorial Health Care and Dr. Jake Lancaster is embracing cutting-edge solutions to reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and ultimately bring more joy back to medical practice for clinicians and patients. Let's go! Episode Highlights:Jake's journey from aspiring cardiologist to CMIO, driven by his passion for healthcare leadership and technology's growing role in medicine.The rapid adoption of AI-powered virtual scribes across healthcare systems, saving physicians 30 minutes to 2 hours daily and bringing joy back to medical practice.Baptist Memorial Health Care's focus on serving diverse communities across three states, including urban and rural areas with underserved populations.Jake's unique approach to exploring healthcare challenges through fiction, resulting in his book "The Matter of Medicine," which reimagines King Arthur's tale in a hospital setting.The ongoing challenge of funding innovative healthcare solutions within the current payment system, highlighting the need for systemic changes to support technological advancements.About our Guest: Dr. Jake Lancaster is the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation and Chief Medical Officer for the Baptist Medical Group. He also continues to practice as an internist part-time for the Baptist Medical Group (BMG). Dr. Lancaster completed his undergraduate degree in physics at the University of Mississippi and Sally McDonald Barksdale Honors College, where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi, where he served as student body president and was inducted into the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. He then went on to complete an internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he simultaneously completed a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from the UAB School of Health Related Professions. After residency, he pursued a fellowship in the field of Clinical Informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and earned an additional Master's degree in Applied Clinical Informatics from Vanderbilt University. After completing fellowship, he went on to be the Chief Medical Information Officer at West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN, where he practiced as an outpatient internal medicine physician and hospitalist. He is board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and clinical informatics through the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians...

Host Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Rebecca Mishuris, CMIO at Mass General Brigham, about "Safeguarding Relationships with AI, Turning Skeptics into Champions, Prioritizing Practical Wins Over Theoretical Benefits, and more." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Emily Webber, CMIO at IU Health and Riley Children's Health, about "Mastering AI Governance, Harnessing Listening as a Superpower, Bridging the Tech and Healthcare Cultures, and more." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Deepti Pandita, CMIO at UCI Health, about "Evaluating ROI for Ambient, Identifying Root Causes for Clinician Burnout, Talking to Users Before Building, and more." Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

June 11, 2024: Zafar Chaudry, CDO & CIO at Seattle Children's, speaks with Clara Lin, CMIO and Associate VP at Seattle Children's. They explore whether AI is a real help or just hype by discussing its practical applications and the risks involved. How can AI be integrated without compromising patient safety? What governance structures are essential to mitigate AI-related risks? How do we balance the high costs of AI innovation with the financial constraints of healthcare systems? The episode also highlights the evolution of AI use cases, emphasizing the need for a strong governance framework and the importance of clinician involvement in designing and implementing of AI solutions.Categories: Emerging Technologies & GovernanceSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer