HIMSSCast

James McHugh, Managing Director at BRG, specializes in healthcare research and consulting. He shares insights on how technology dealmaking can address labor shortages and rising costs in healthcare. McHugh discusses the importance of AI, cybersecurity, and digital solutions in operational efficiency. He explores the landscape of healthcare investments, noting a shift towards AI despite economic challenges. Additionally, he highlights technological priorities for providers heading into 2025, emphasizing the integration of electronic health records and revenue cycle management.

Dr. Vinay Vaidya, CMIO at Phoenix Children's Hospital, and Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius, Division Chief of Primary Complex Care, reveal how data collaboration transforms patient care. They discuss the creation of custom dashboards that empower clinicians with real-time insights. The duo dives into enhancing clinical support through integrated data systems, especially for managing antibiotic allergies. They also address the challenges of healthcare IT integration, stressing the importance of trust and communication between clinicians and data analysts.

Accenture's Global Health Technology Lead Andy Truscott discusses integrating data and AI to improve decision making and patient experiences, training staff to lead AI adoption, creating trustworthy AI, and much more.

A recent WSJ journal op-ed made the case that not all businesses need to be embracing AI – in fact, some shouldn't. Does the same hold true for healthcare? A look at the pros and cons of artificial intelligence adoption from a biz school academic's perspective.

Upfront Healthcare worked with Hartford Healthcare to hyper-personalize digital outreach, closing gaps in care.

Kyle Zebley, head of ATA Action, and Andy Molnar, head of digital health at ATA Action, dig into four of their top concerns after ATA Action recently acquired the former Digital Therapeutics Alliance.

Tom Kiesau, Chief Innovation Officer at Chartis, explores how AI can revolutionize healthcare in response to the aging population and financial pressures. He discusses advancements in operational AI for revenue cycles and supply chains, while noting challenges with clinical AI's complexity. Kiesau emphasizes the necessity for tailored governance frameworks to address data bias and regulatory compliance. He also advocates for health systems to move from pilot projects to large-scale AI implementation for greater efficiency and impact.

Chris Whelchel, Founder and CEO of HealthTok, shares his insights on enhancing healthcare efficiency and patient experiences. He delves into the transformative role of AI in streamlining workflows, allowing more time for patient care. Whelchel addresses the significant barriers healthcare organizations face, including resistance to change and interoperability challenges. He also highlights the power of technology in humanizing healthcare, showcasing how innovations like ambient technology can improve doctor-patient interactions and minimize distractions.

The cost versus the clinical insights

In the third episode of our three-part series, UNC analytics director Greg Kuhnen is joined by his colleague Ram Rimal for a discussion about artificial intelligence must-haves.