Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT

In this episode, Dr. Eric Cheng, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at UCLA Health Sciences, shares his unique journey from neurology to informatics, dives into the intersection of AI and data quality, and explores how UCLA is reimagining growth, regulation, and patient-centered documentation in healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Clara Lin, CMIO and VP of Digital Health & Informatics at Seattle Children’s, joins Laura Dyrda to discuss driving clinician satisfaction, partnering with Google on innovative AI tools like the “Pathway Assistant,” and preparing the pediatric workforce for the future of healthcare tech.

In this episode, Dr. Yasir Tarabichi, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Ovatient and Chief Health AI Officer at MetroHealth, discusses the latest advancements in AI-driven healthcare and virtual care integration. He shares insights on strategic AI implementations, virtual care collaborations, and the importance of governance in fostering long-term success in healthcare technology.

In this episode, Praveen Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Emplify Health, shares how the organization is empowering staff through responsible AI use, driving innovation with agile teams, and cultivating a “huggable” culture that keeps people at the heart of healthcare transformation.

Omkar Kulkarni, MPH, Vice President and Chief Transformation & Innovation Officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, shares how the organization is leveraging AI in ways that align with its mission—highlighting what excites him most about the technology and how it's being integrated across the system. He discusses workforce improvements and how they’re preparing for the future, while also addressing challenges such as adapting to rapidly evolving technology and the critical need to rely on strong, core operational processes.

In this episode, Pamela Landis, Senior Vice President of Digital Engagement at Hackensack Meridian Health, shares how her team is improving patient access, enhancing digital experiences, and addressing industry challenges. She also discusses the importance of collaboration, leadership, and navigating uncertainty in healthcare.

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In this episode, Dr. Sarah Pletcher, Chief Digital Health Officer at Houston Methodist, shares how cutting-edge digital health innovations—like AI, virtual care, and smart hospital technology—are reshaping patient care. She discusses the challenges of change management, the future of healthcare delivery, and the key strategies driving long-term success.

In this episode, Dr. Justin Coran, PhD, MPH, Former Chief Analytics Officer and Adjunct Professor, discusses the evolving role of AI and analytics in healthcare. From groundbreaking machine learning models to administrative automation, he shares key insights on innovation, efficiency, and the future of healthcare IT.

In this episode, Dr. Deepti Pandita, Vice President & Chief Medical Information Officer at UCI Health, shares how her team is transforming clinical informatics, integrating AI for efficiency, and streamlining governance to unify health systems. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption, the importance of shared decision-making, and how UCI Health is preparing for the future of digital healthcare.