
HIMSSCast
HIMSSCast is a podcast produced by the HIMSS Media editorial team behind Healthcare IT News, MobiHealthNews, and Healthcare Finance News. In each episode, our editors are joined by special guests from around the health tech industry to discuss major news stories or trends in the space. The aim of the show is to add depth, analysis and color to our ongoing coverage of the digital health, health tech and healthcare finance realms, as well as to facilitate lively conversations about hot health tech topics.
Latest episodes

Nov 8, 2024 • 14min
HIMSSCast: SDOH utilization trends and opportunities
Hilary Hatch, a clinical psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer at Phreesia, discusses the transformative role of digital tools in addressing social determinants of health. She highlights how technology enhances patient engagement in depression screening, allowing sensitive self-reporting in a judgment-free setting. Hatch emphasizes the importance of personalized care plans that cater to patients' social needs and the challenges providers face in implementing SDOH screenings due to resource constraints, advocating for systematic training to improve healthcare navigation.

Nov 1, 2024 • 16min
HIMSSCast: Prioritizing compliance for direct to consumer prescriptions
UpScriptHealth partners with pharma and med tech companies to help patients access treatment through telemedicine, says Peter Ax, CEO and cofounder.

Oct 25, 2024 • 21min
HIMSSCast: Biomedical informatics and clinical decision support - where they're headed next
Dr. Chris Harle, a professor at Indiana University and a researcher at the Regenstrief Institute, dives into the evolving landscape of biomedical informatics. He discusses how AI is set to revolutionize clinical decision support, easing documentation burdens for healthcare providers. The One Sheet project aims to enhance chronic pain management by offering clinicians essential resources. Harle emphasizes the importance of integrating social determinants of health into electronic records to improve patient outcomes and advocate for a collaborative approach in healthcare technology.

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Oct 18, 2024 • 14min
HIMSSCast: How AI can best help solve healthcare's biggest problems
Dive into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare! Discover how AI can streamline administrative tasks for payers and enhance data management. Uncover the evolution of AI from machine learning to generative AI, emphasizing its supportive role. Hear about the potential for AI to revolutionize prior authorization processes while highlighting the importance of human oversight. Explore the challenges and opportunities that come with AI integration, focusing on data security and the need for structured frameworks.

Oct 11, 2024 • 10min
HIMSSCast: What's ahead for private equity and healthcare
Private equity firms have a short-term investment horizon while healthcare requires a long-term commitment.

Oct 9, 2024 • 27min
SolarWinds presents: Hear how generative AI is transforming healthcare
Don’t miss these important insights from HIMSS’ AI in Healthcare Forum

Oct 4, 2024 • 16min
HIMSSCast: How cost impacts health and wellness
Synchrony's health and wellness platform offers patient financing

Sep 27, 2024 • 19min
HIMSSCast: Fighting bias with responsible AI to achieve health equity
Two PwC experts share insights on the ethics that healthcare organizations should consider when building out responsible AI and equitable healthcare experiences.

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Sep 25, 2024 • 22min
CodaMetrix presents: Explore key topics from HIMSS’ AI in Healthcare Forum
Discover the transformative power of AI in healthcare. Learn about the challenges leaders face in adopting AI, from data quality to evaluating partners. Uncover myths surrounding AI, emphasizing its role in augmenting human capabilities, not replacing them. Explore how agentic AI enhances patient engagement and operational efficiency. Envision a future where AI streamlines workflows while enriching human connections between professionals and patients.

Sep 23, 2024 • 25min
Concord Technologies presents: Advancing Radiology: Human in the Loop and AI
Automate workflows to prioritize patient care and operational efficiency
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