Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Advancing Care Through Connection and Digital Innovation with Matthew Harinstein, MD, MBA
Nov 21, 2025
Matthew Harinstein, MD, MBA, is the VP and Associate CMO at Northwell Health, where he merges clinical expertise with leadership. He shares insights on how AI and data analytics are revolutionizing patient care and clinical workflows. Dr. Harinstein discusses the implementation of ambient AI to ease documentation burdens, allowing more time for patient interactions. He highlights Northwell’s focus on integration and value-based growth while emphasizing the importance of fostering a strong organizational culture for future success.
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Data-Driven Patient Identification
- AI and data can proactively identify patients who would benefit from specific treatments or procedures.
- Using these tools optimizes clinical pathways and increases provider time with patients.
Integration With NuVance Expands Reach
- Northwell's integration with NuVance Health is intended to unify best practices and elevate quality across regions.
- Harinstein describes this merger as an opportunity to leverage resources from Long Island through New York into Connecticut.
Culture Counters Systemic Headwinds
- Workforce challenges, financial constraints, and rapid change are major headwinds for health systems.
- Promoting a culture where staff feel valued improves efficiency, productivity, and patient care.