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Aneesh Chopra, Chief Strategy Officer at Arcadia, dives into the intricacies of data-driven healthcare transformation. He discusses how economic incentives shape technology use and the hurdles posed by regulations and culture. Chopra examines the role of AI and large language models in advancing personalized, evidence-based care. He also addresses the ethics of transparency in patient communication, emphasizing the balance between technological benefits and maintaining trust in automated systems. A fascinating look at the future of healthcare!

January 22: Today on the Conference channel, it’s an Interview in Action with Lindsey Jarrell, Chief Executive Officer at Healthlink Advisors. They discuss the major challenges and trends in healthcare for 2025. What exciting advancements can we expect in the realm of enterprise imaging? How can health systems get the most out of their Epic EHR investment? Lindsey highlights the need for an Epic-first mentality and cross-departmental integration. What does it take to ensure effective business continuity in the face of increasing cyber threats? Lindsey shares HealthLink Advisors' commitment to mission-driven consulting and organic growth, detailing their unique approach to client relationships. The discussion also explores how AI could revolutionize imaging and address shortages in radiology. How is the industry shifting to leverage these new technologies? Listen in for valuable insights to help navigate the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 21, 2025: Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors, Hosts Jeremy Meller, CIO at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as they dive into the intricacies of building a new state of the art hospital. Together, they reveal the guiding principles of saving time, supporting better decisions, and enhancing patient experiences. How do you integrate 90 robots, IoT-connected devices, and AI to balance innovation with practicality? What lessons emerge from managing change across thousands of staff and adapting to unforeseen challenges? Jeremy shares insights on what it takes to pioneer new standards in healthcare while addressing the rising complexities of patient care.Key Points:02:11 Building a Smart Hospital05:55 Innovative Technologies Deployed15:36 Challenges and Change Management21:27 Future Priorities and TechnologiesTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 20, 2025: Join Sarah Richardson in conversation with Lynn Shapiro Snyder, a trailblazing healthcare regulatory lawyer with 45 years of experience at Epstein Becker Green. From her early days helping in her family's pharmacy to founding the Women's Business Leaders of U.S. Healthcare Industry Foundation (WBL), Lynn shares intimate insights about navigating Washington DC's healthcare policy landscape. Discover how one frustrated executive's search for peer connection sparked a movement growing to 1,600 members across 49 states. Lynn offers unique perspectives on healthcare innovation cycles, the future of women's health technology, and what it takes to influence policy change - whether you're inside or outside the Beltway.Key Points:04:26 Challenges and Achievements in Healthcare Law10:21 Founding Women's Business Leaders (WBL)17:09 Navigating Healthcare Policy in Washington, D.C.34:05 Future of Healthcare and Women's HealthSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer21

William Morris, CMO of Ambience Healthcare, discusses the transformative power of AI in healthcare. He highlights the importance of subspecialty language modeling and how it enhances documentation and communication across specialties. Morris also shares insights on achieving a solid ROI for health systems and the challenges of integrating EHR systems seamlessly. The conversation touches on clinician satisfaction, the issue of burnout, and strategic vendor selection, emphasizing the need for tailored solutions to improve efficiency without adding administrative burdens.

January 16, 2025: Keith Perry, CIO and SVP of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, discusses how to plan for the facilities of the future with today’s technology. What does AI mean for pediatric cancer care, and how do you harness its potential without unleashing complexity? How does the deeply human mission of St. Jude shape its technological strategy? From rethinking care delivery to accommodating families in crisis, Keith reveals the intricacies of a CIO's role in shaping both infrastructure and culture.Key Points:04:24 Family-Centered Care at St. Jude10:46 AI Outlook and Innovations16:41 Advice for Aspiring CIOs20:49 Partnerships and Vendor Relationships22:58 Culture at St. Jude and ITSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

January 15, 2024: Eli Tarlow, Director and Healthcare Strategist at CDW, and Rajeeb Khatua, COO of ReMedi Health Solutions, discuss their strategy to keep health systems afloat during EHR downtimes. CDW’s four-base system takes health leaders through a process of ensuring quality continuous care, to equip clinicians with the tools to function on downtime for up to and beyond a month. Get a peek into the future of healthcare preparedness in this solution showcase. Key Points:05:28 Analogy: Healthcare and Aviation10:39 First Base: Assessment 14:41 Second Base: Remediation15:26 Third Base: Soft Tabletop Exercises16:04 Home Run: Downtime Simulation19:06 Financial and Operational ConsiderationsTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center, hosts Joseph Longo, SVP and CDIO of Parkland Health. How can organizations prioritize emerging technologies like ambient listening and virtual nursing without losing sight of their immediate operational needs? What leadership strategies help align IT teams with the mission of saving lives while navigating the evolving roles in healthcare IT? And how does a hospital balance the need for cybersecurity with the necessity of accessibility? Dive into this rich discussion of innovation, purpose, and the ever-shifting landscape of healthcare IT.Key Points:03:43 Leadership and Innovation at Parkland14:53 Change Management17:17 Evaluating New Technologies32:41 Cybersecurity in Healthcare36:32 Career Journey and Professional InsightsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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