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This episode recorded live at the Becker's 11th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Conference features Romila Aloysius, Executive Director, Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute, AdventHealth, who discusses using AI and connected data to identify patients earlier, reduce data fatigue, improve care coordination and support proactive clinical decision making. In collaboration with Philips.

In this episode, Dr. Ed Lee, Chief Medical Officer, Nabla, discusses the shift from standalone AI tools to integrated clinical AI platforms, including ambient documentation, coding, clinical workflows, governance and the future of clinical intelligence. This episode is sponsored by Nabla.

In this episode, Christina Berg, RN, MHA, Sr. Director, Product Management, Imprivata, discusses how stronger patient identity can improve safety, protect against fraud, reduce duplicate records and denied claims, and create more efficient healthcare experiences.  This episode is sponsored by Imprivata.

In this episode, Dan Shields, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Medicine, Ochsner Health, discusses scaling digital medicine, using AI responsibly, redesigning primary care and combining people and technology to improve access, outcomes and clinician efficiency.

Robert Isaiah Nielsen, Epic Site Director for Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx at NYC Health and Hospitals, joins the podcast to discuss reducing clinician burnout and the importance of investing in people as much as technology. He also shares insights on future opportunities for growth, including the potential of remote patient monitoring to enhance patient care and support healthcare teams.

In this episode, Sri Adusumalli, Vice President & Chief Health Information Officer, Penn Medicine, discusses using AI to improve access, simplify clinical workflows and transform care delivery. He also shares lessons from Penn Medicine’s internally developed Chart Hero generative AI tool and the importance of responsible technology governance.

In this episode, Will Landry, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, FMOL Health, discusses expanding Epic through community partnerships, ambient AI for providers and nurses, and optimizing technology amid budget and reimbursement pressures. He also shares his strategy for modernizing IT and using technology to improve efficiency across the health system.

In this episode, Albert Villarin, MD MBA FACEP - Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Northwell Health, Information Technology, discusses Northwell Health's strategy for scaling ambient AI across clinical settings, reducing documentation burden and measuring its impact on clinician wellness. He also shares how ambient AI has improved patient satisfaction and his vision for AI-driven, patient-centered care.

In this episode, Les Clonch, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Scottish Rite for Children, discusses responsible AI adoption, cybersecurity, enterprise data strategy and the importance of governance and change management in navigating rapid technology advancements. He also shares how Scottish Rite is building technology capabilities and preparing its workforce to use AI effectively while keeping patient care and organizational priorities at the center.

In this episode, Patrick A. Woodard, MHA, MD, Chief Information Officer, Monument Health, shares how the health system is using AI to improve patient access, clinician workflows, and revenue cycle performance while emphasizing the importance of preserving human connection in healthcare.

In this episode, Edward Sankary, MD, FACP, FAMIA, ABPM-CI, Vice President, Chief Health Informatics Officer and Chief Value Officer, UT Health San Antonio; President, Regional Physician Network ACO, discusses how AI, digital health platforms, and governance are reshaping clinical workflows and value-based care.

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how the organization is using AI to improve patient access, clinician workflows, and operational efficiency while measuring the real value of technology investments. She also shares her vision for a more personalized, predictive, and equitable future for healthcare.

In this episode, Jason Szczuka, Esq, Chief Digital Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, discusses how the organization is moving beyond AI pilots to measurable operational transformation that improves access, clinician workflows, and financial performance. He also shares how Bon Secours Mercy Health is partnering with innovators through Accrete Health Partners to scale digital solutions across the healthcare ecosystem.

In this episode, Bob Berbeco, CIO, Mahaska Health, shares how his team is taking a disciplined approach to AI by focusing on workflow improvement, governance, and measurable outcomes rather than chasing trends. He also discusses building internal AI capabilities, reducing clinician burden, and ensuring technology strengthens human connections in healthcare.

In this episode, Raymond (Ray) Lowe, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at AltaMed, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is helping create a better patient experience while improving operational efficiency. He also shares insights on strengthening safety and cybersecurity, and reflects on the organization's response to the 2025 California wildfires, highlighting the role of technology in supporting emergency preparedness and continuity of care.