These interviews in action feature Drex DeFord, President, 229 Risk & Security at This Week Health with Didi Davis, VP, Informatics, Conformance & Interoperability of The Sequoia Project from HIMSS 2024 and Sarah Richardson, SVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer of Tivity Health is joined by Erica Williams, Regional Technology Officer of Ascension at ViVE 2024. Didi diving deep into the intricacies of healthcare IT, interoperability, and the transformative work being done at The Sequoia Project. With a rich background spanning 34 years in healthcare IT and a passion for improving data usability. But what does it truly take to make data more usable in the healthcare sector, and how can the Sequoia Project's initiatives, like the Interoperability Matters and the newly launched Data Usability Taking Root, pave the way for a more interconnected healthcare ecosystem? Moreover, how do these efforts contribute to the broader goals of provider-to-provider exchange, public health communication, and empowering consumers in their healthcare journey? Also Erica Williams navigates through the complexities and aspirations of modern healthcare systems, Erica shares her professional development journey, emphasizing the unpredictable yet invaluable learnings from ViVE. The conversation takes a deep dive into the critical challenge of interoperability within healthcare systems. But how does this quest for interoperability intersect with the enhancement of clinician experiences, from physicians to nurses? And in what ways can ambient solutions and AI components revolutionize the provider landscape?

Categories: AI/Machine Learning, interoperability, Leadership

Ascension - https://healthcare.ascension.org/
The Sequoia Project - https://sequoiaproject.org/

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In this insightful episode, Drex DeFord, President, 229 Risk & Security at This Week Health is joined by Jason Taylor, SVP, General Manager with Panda Health, who delves into the complexities and nuances of integrating digital health solutions within healthcare systems. With a rich background in tech and a deep understanding of healthcare's unique challenges, Jason shares his journey from IBM to leading efforts at Panda Health to demystify digital health for providers. But what drives a tech veteran to pivot towards healthcare, and why choose the path less traveled? Jason's narrative reveals a mission-driven approach, emphasizing the real, tangible impact digital health can have on both providers and patients. How does Panda Health stand out in a crowded marketplace, and what strategies are they employing to expand their reach and effectively serve health systems of varying sizes? Furthermore, Jason touches on the importance of collaboration within the healthcare industry, a sector where sharing knowledge can significantly uplift the entire community. This episode not only sheds light on Panda Health's innovative solutions and mission but also sparks a broader conversation on the future of digital health and its potential to transform patient care.


Categories: AI Machine/ Learning, Leadership, Cloud

https://panda.health/

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Watch the full episode: TownHall: AI, Cloud Integration, and Cautionary Evaluation with Hamed Abbaszadegan, MD
https://youtu.be/ZTXdeNSMYSo

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Watch the full episode: TownHall: AI, Cloud Integration, and Cautionary Evaluation with Hamed Abbaszadegan, MD
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Today on TownHall, Brett Oliver, Family Physician and Chief Medical Information Officer at Baptist Health talks with Hamed Abbaszadegan, MD, Physician Executive at Stanson Health. We reconnect with our most popular guest from last year as he navigates us through the complexities of AI and machine learning, natural language processing, and the advancement of large language models. What does AI actually look like in the healthcare industry currently? How are health systems integrating it into their processes and where are they being hesitant? Is the cloud an essential part of this technological evolution and what does it mean for AI in healthcare this year? Could we be stepping into an era of 'cautionary evaluation'? Listen in to get answers to these thought-provoking questions and much more

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In this episode of This Week Health, Bill Russell interviews Samira Singh, Director of Informatics for Providence, at HIMSS 2024. They delve into the intricacies of value-based care contracts, data exchange frameworks like FHIR, and the evolving landscape of healthcare interoperability. With discussions ranging from the challenges of closing care gaps to the future potential of standardized data sets, listeners are invited to ponder the role of regulation in driving healthcare standards, the impact of FHIR on bidirectional data exchange, and the necessity of financial data inclusion in interoperability efforts. How can professionals navigate the complexities of value-based care while ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for providers and payers alike? Can standardized frameworks like TEFCA pave the way for a more streamlined and efficient healthcare ecosystem? And how might the integration of financial performance reporting reshape the provider-payer relationship in the era of value-based care contracts?

- Samira Singh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/semira-singh-428136aa/
- Providence - https://www.providence.org

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Lindsey Jarrell, CEO at Healthlink Advisors joins Bill for the news. Amidst a backdrop of financial turbulence and technological advancements, Jarrell and our host dissect the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare sector today. How has the financial impact of recent healthcare changes reverberated through the industry, and what does it mean for future business continuity and dependency management? The conversation takes a critical turn towards the role of the CIO in navigating these tumultuous waters, questioning whether the traditional CIO role is adapting fast enough to the demands of digital transformation and AI integration. With AI's exponential growth, how are healthcare organizations managing the onslaught of AI solutions, and what strategies can CIOs employ to harness AI responsibly and effectively?

Key Points:
- Financial Impact Analysis
- Business Continuity Concerns
- CIO Role Evolution
- Vendor Roadmap Importance
- Pilot and Fast Fail AI
- Healthlink Advisors - https://healthlinkadvisors.com/

News articles:
- Lack of transparency 'handcuffed' feds' Change hack response, lawmaker says
https://thisweekhealth.com/news_story/lack-of-transparency-handcuffed-feds-change-hack-response-lawmaker-says/
- Change Healthcare Rival Onboards Hundreds of Thousands of Customers During Hack Crisis - WSJ
https://thisweekhealth.com/news_story/change-healthcare-rival-onboards-hundreds-of-thousands-of-customers-during-hack-crisis-wsj/
- Change Healthcare to start processing $14B claims backlog as it restores clearinghouse platforms
https://thisweekhealth.com/news_story/change-healthcare-to-start-processing-14b-claims-backlog-as-it-restores-clearinghouse-platforms/
- What is the Financial Reality of Change Healthcare's "Monopoly"?
https://thisweekhealth.com/videos/what-is-the-financial-reality-of-change-healthcares-monopoly/
- The death of the CIO
https://thisweekhealth.com/news_story/the-death-of-the-cio/

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Check out the Full Episode Here: Newsday: The Evolving Role of CIOs and AI in Healthcare's Future with Lindsey Jarrell - https://youtu.be/fH5EOM9Qs_M

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Check out the Full Episode Here: Newsday: The Evolving Role of CIOs and AI in Healthcare's Future with Lindsey Jarrell - https://youtu.be/fH5EOM9Qs_M

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