
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

Dec 20, 2024 • 18min
HIMSSCast: Rethinking clinical trials
The challenge of achieving clinical trials that are both accessible and scalable.

Dec 13, 2024 • 20min
HIMSSCast: More hospitals are using enterprise resource planning
Kelly Arduino, a healthcare industry leader from WIPFLE, dives into the transformative role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in healthcare. She discusses how ERP connects with electronic health records to streamline financial and patient data, ultimately boosting staffing efficiency and inventory control. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of integrating Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to enhance patient experiences. Additionally, Arduino explores the growing role of AI in these systems, presenting both opportunities and challenges for healthcare organizations.

Dec 6, 2024 • 12min
HIMSSCast: Practical guidance for enhancing cybersecurity posture
Cybersecurity expert Scott Alldridge of the IT Process Institute/IP Services discusses zero trust and micro-segmentation in healthcare, leadership's role in a security culture, and much more.

Nov 22, 2024 • 42min
HIMSSCast: AI as tool or care provider
Mark Polyak, President of Analytics at Ipsos, and Dr. Lukasz Kowalczyk, a physician at Peak Gastroenterology Associates, dive into the intricate balance of trust in healthcare amidst the rise of AI. They discuss alarming findings revealing a decline in patient trust during the pandemic, the role of AI in restoring or worsening this trust, and evolving perceptions of healthcare professionals. The duo emphasizes the importance of empathy, personalized communication, and the need for careful integration of AI into medical practices.

Nov 15, 2024 • 16min
HIMSSCast: Getting caregivers involved in allocating investment dollars
A physician VC exec talks about this kind of clinician involvement, as well as explores hybrid care models in telemedicine, the next 12 months in healthcare AI, and much more.

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Nov 13, 2024 • 19min
Fortified Health Security presents: How secure are your organization’s IoMT devices?
Russell Teague, Chief Information Security Officer at Fortified Health Security, dives into the critical topic of IoMT device security. He discusses alarming cybersecurity threats like ransomware and the importance of managing vulnerabilities. Teague emphasizes collaboration between healthcare providers and manufacturers to combat outdated software risks. Key strategies like device segmentation, zero trust architectures, and employee training are highlighted as essential for protecting patient data. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in safeguarding healthcare systems.

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Nov 11, 2024 • 19min
Caregility presents: Explore bedside telehealth’s financial benefits
Mike Brandofino, President and COO of Caregility, discusses the economic benefits of bedside telehealth in hospitals. He shares how tele-nursing combats staffing shortages while enhancing patient care. The conversation also tackles implementation challenges and the significance of integrated platforms for effective monitoring. Brandofino highlights transformative outcomes from virtual nursing, such as improved discharge times and nurse satisfaction. Additionally, he underscores cost savings from preventing falls and the role of AI in enhancing care efficiency.

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.