Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Lisa Stephenson, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Cedars-Sinai Health System
Dec 10, 2025
Lisa Stephenson, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Cedars-Sinai, boasts a 25-year nursing career, half in informatics. She shares insights on integrating AI, like predictive analytics and Epic summarization, enhancing clinical workflows. Lisa discusses the innovative AVA nurse assistant and ambient documentation, showcasing significant ROI through efficiency. She highlights the importance of stakeholder collaboration for virtual nursing pilots and the impact of legislation on tech investments. Her advice emphasizes early engagement and iterative refinements for successful tech adoption.
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AI Shifts From Prediction To Summarization
- AI is evolving from predictive analytics to generative summaries that surface key chart data for clinicians.
- Cedars-Sinai is piloting voice/ambient documentation to link nursing verbal observations to discrete flowsheets.
AVA Nurse Assistant Pilot Resulted In Time Savings
- Lisa described piloting an AVA nurse assistant that records nursing observations and documents them.
- Nurses reported time savings and measurable ROI through reduced incremental overtime.
Engage Stakeholders Early For Virtual Care
- Engage key stakeholders and form a steering committee early when launching virtual care.
- Involve legal, risk, marketing and obtain patient consent with clear talking points for nurses.