Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT

In this episode, Reed Smith, Chief Consumer Officer at Ardent Health, discusses how health systems can reduce friction in the patient journey, balance innovation with practicality, and use data and technology to create seamless, consumer-centered healthcare experiences.

In this episode, Dr. Gregg Nicandri, Chief Medical Information Officer at University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses how technology is transforming healthcare delivery. He shares insights on AI, ambient documentation, telehealth, and strategies for balancing innovation with clinician and patient needs.

In this episode, Jaimie Weber, System Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services at Alameda Health System, discusses how her team is using AI, predictive modeling, and technology-driven workflow improvements to enhance efficiency, staff satisfaction, and patient care. She also shares insights on investing in IT infrastructure to support telehealth, cybersecurity, and the future of connected healthcare.

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Ed.D., Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Children’s Nebraska, discusses how the organization is pioneering agentic AI solutions to improve access and affordability of pediatric care. He shares insights on balancing empathy with scale, empowering clinicians through AI education, and creating sustainable innovation that supports mission-driven healthcare.

In this episode, Dr. Marcus Speaker, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Carilion Clinic, discusses how AI tools like ambient scribe technology, note summarization, and generative automation are transforming clinical workflows. He shares lessons on governance, technology alignment, and focusing innovation on real organizational needs to improve both efficiency and patient care.

This episode features Dr. Rubin Pillay, Chief Innovation Officer at UAB Health System, discussing how UAB is driving transformation through AI, digital innovation, and workforce literacy. He shares insights on operational AI, hospital-at-home care, and why building strong data and innovation foundations is key to sustainable growth in healthcare.

This episode features Dr. Don Casey, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Rush Medical College, sharing insights on how AI and machine learning are transforming clinical care, patient engagement, and health system operations. He discusses real-world use cases across specialties, regulatory trends, and why leaders must stay hands-on and informed as technology accelerates change in healthcare.

Richard Clarke, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Highmark Health, shares his insights as a former neuroscientist and McKinsey veteran. He discusses the transformative potential of agentic AI in healthcare and emphasizes the importance of building AI literacy within organizations. Richard also offers practical advice for leaders striving to create resilient, tech-forward environments. Key topics include measuring AI impact, the balance of building vs. buying technology, and designing roles for a hybrid workforce in the digital age.

On this episode, Bob Berbeco, Chief Information Officer at Mahaska Health, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is enabling closer connections between patients and providers. He explores breakthroughs in AI, including AI scribes, operational efficiencies, and innovations improving care access and patient experience. Bob also shares insights on reducing clinical burden and the critical importance of maintaining cybersecurity in an increasingly digital healthcare environment.

This episode features Teresa Ash, Director of System Operations for Digital Health at UC Health, who shares how her team is using AI to improve patient flow and operational efficiency while balancing innovation with governance, strategy, and process improvement across the health system.