Becker’s Healthcare Podcast How AI Governance and Use Cases Will Reshape Health Systems in 2026
Dec 22, 2025
Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker's Healthcare, dives into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in healthcare. She highlights how AI governance is transitioning to a strategic priority at the C-suite level. The discussion covers innovative use cases, such as AI's role in streamlining revenue cycles and improving patient experiences. Molly also examines the implications for payer-provider relationships and advocates for clear guidelines to manage the diverse challenges posed by these new technologies.
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Governance Moves To The C-Suite
- AI governance will shift from a backroom checkbox to a strategic, visible function across CEO/CFO/COO leadership.
- Health systems will invest more in governance as regulators and accrediting bodies increase oversight.
Fund Governance Proactively
- Treat governance like a strategic program, not a compliance afterthought.
- Allocate meaningful budget and leadership attention to governance now before external regulation intensifies.
AI Could Shrink Denials And Disputes
- AI could substantially shrink revenue cycle waste by reducing denials and payer-provider fights.
- Leaders expect AI to align clinical documentation and authorization so fewer administrative disputes arise.