Episodes

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 naviga...

This episode, recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. Bimal Desai, Chief Health Informatics Officer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Desai discusses transformative technologies like AI, CHIPS platforms, and remote patient monitoring, emphasizing their potential to reduce provider burden and improve pediatric outcomes. He highlights unique challenges in pediatrics, including state-specific Medicaid policies, teen pri...

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 the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. Nabil Chehade, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at MetroHealth. Dr. Chehade discusses the transformative potential of AI in predictive analytics and diagnostics, strategies for managing clinical data integration, and the importance of strong governance in driving innovation while ensuring equity and efficiency in healthcare.

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Lisa Stephenson, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Houston Methodist. Lisa discusses the transformative potential of AI in clinical workflows, innovative uses of mobile devices for care coordination, and strategies to support IT and clinical teams during rapid technological advancements.

Dr. Christopher Kelly, Leader in Medical Informatics and Pediatric Ophthalmology, shares insights on enhancing provider experiences through data and technology at MultiCare Health System. He emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating AI tools in healthcare, highlighting the need to balance innovation with practical implementation that truly supports medical professionals. Dr. Kelly explores the potential of data analytics to drive better outcomes, advocating for a thoughtful approach to ...

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. Joseph Polizzi of Modificare. Dr. Polizzi shares insights on AI’s role in reducing clinician burnout, improving patient care through data integration, and the evolving role of healthcare informatics in digital health strategy.

This episode, recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Matt Sullivan, Chief Medical Information Officer at Advocate Health. Matt discusses the role of large language models in enhancing clinical efficiency, the critical importance of data integration for improved patient outcomes, and offers insights on prioritizing technology investments to effectively support healthcare IT and clinical teams

This episode recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Divya Pathak, Chief Data & AI Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. Divya shares insights on the transformative role of AI in healthcare, discussing clinical applications like decision support and personalized care, as well as operational efficiencies in revenue cycle management and workforce optimization.

This episode, recorded live at Becker’s 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, features Dr. James Blum, Chief Health Information Officer at the University of Iowa, as he shares valuable insights on AI's impact on provider burnout, the benefits of integrating clinical data within EHR systems, and best practices for aligning IT and clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes and accelerate innovation.

This episode, recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, features Randy Farmer, COO of Delaware Health Information Network. Randy discusses how real-time data and AI tools are transforming patient care by enabling predictive insights and timely interventions. He also shares strategies on empowering care teams, supporting IT innovation, and leveraging partnerships to drive impactful healthcare solutions.

This episode recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Gregory Bryant, IT Director at North Texas Medical Center. Bryant shares how his rural hospital strategically adopts technology, like AI and hybrid cloud solutions, to enhance patient care while managing limited resources. He offers practical advice for healthcare leaders on balancing innovation with community needs, emphasizing simplicity and patient-centered technology.

This episode, recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. Tinu Tadese, Associate CMIO at University Hospitals Health System. Dr. Tadese discusses the transformative role of AI in healthcare, especially within EHR and revenue cycle management, and shares insights into leveraging data integration and cross-department collaboration to drive innovation and enhance patient care.

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Dive into the concept of systems thinking in healthcare, where success hinges on designing entire systems with evidence-based practices —not just adjusting individual behaviors—to achieve better care at lower costs. Learn why focusing on comprehensive system changes, including processes and technology, is essential for sustainable improvement to change the way we think about healthcare for all. This episode is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer.

Join Jakob Emerson as he explores the powerful partnership between Fathom and ApolloMD with CEOs Andrew Lockhart and Dr. Yogin Patel. This discussion dives into how Fathom achieved industry-leading automation rates of over 90%, why they matter for providers, and how autonomous coding is improving the physician experience. Learn why Dr. Patel urges organizations to "run, not walk, to a more sustainable, more compliant solution" and hear best practices for partner selection and implementation. Th...

Join Becker's Healthcare Podcast as we dive into the world of continuous glucose monitoring with Scott Odgers from Dexcom. Discover how CGM devices are transforming healthcare experiences and access, plus explore the future of digital health innovation. This episode is sponsored by Dexcom.

This episode, recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, features Karen Hunter, CNIO at Adventist Health. Karen shares insights on leveraging AI to enhance clinical decision-making, the importance of interoperability, and how nursing informatics bridges communication gaps between IT and clinicians to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

This episode, recorded live at Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, features Chris Carmody, CTO & Senior Vice President at UPMC. Chris discusses the transformative potential of AI in clinical efficiency, predictive analytics, and patient outcomes, while emphasizing the importance of change management and collaboration between IT and clinical teams to drive healthcare 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 Laura Prietula, Deputy Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Here, she discusses the transformative role of AI in healthcare, data integration, and innovation strategies at the VA. She shares insights into how AI is breaking barriers in care accessibility and highlights the importance of empowering pa...

In this episode, Patti Cuartas, Executive Director and Associate CMIO at Mount Sinai Health System, shares her expertise on leveraging technology to improve interoperability, care coordination, and health equity. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in data exchange, the impact of AI tools, and how Mount Sinai's global and community-focused initiatives are driving innovation 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 Roberta Schwartz, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer, and Dr. Sarah Pletcher, Chief Digital Health Officer at Houston Methodist. They discuss AI’s transformative impact on healthcare, the integration of predictive analytics, and the essential role of collaboration between IT and clinical teams in driving innovation.

Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in healthcare payments with Ryne Natzke, Chief Revenue Officer at TrustCommerce. Discover how adopting omnichannel payment solutions and digital tools can enhance transparency, convenience, and the overall patient experience. This episode is sponsored by TrustCommerce.