Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Sandeep Rustagi, Chief Data Analytics Officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Dec 5, 2025
Sandeep Rustagi, Chief Data Analytics Officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, leads AI and analytics in healthcare. He shares insights on high-value AI applications like ambient listening and predictive analytics. Rustagi emphasizes the importance of a strong governance framework for balancing innovation with regulations. He discusses the need for compliance and equitable representation in AI strategies, and highlights that successful AI implementation requires a robust ecosystem rather than simple plug-and-play solutions.
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AI Everywhere—Even At Costco
- Sandeep observed AI everywhere, joking that even washers and dryers now have AI after seeing them at Costco.
- He used this to caution against uncritical hype while acknowledging AI's real value.
Ambient Tech And Predictive Analytics
- Ambient listening and ambient tech are emerging as high-value AI use cases that save clinician time and boost efficiency.
- Predictive analytics also provides actionable insights for length-of-stay and readmission risk management.
AI For Operations And Clinical Flow
- AI can improve operational patient flows and efficiency alongside clinical predictive tasks.
- Multiple AI applications exist across operations and clinical domains, each needing appropriate selection criteria.