Microsoft's use of AI and technological advances to reduce nurses' documentation burdens, improve patient care, and address the challenges of AI adoption in healthcare. In this episode, Allison Stalla, Director of Clinical Applications at Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, talks about Microsoft’s technological advances aimed at reducing nurses' documentation burdens and highlights AI's potential to ease their workloads. She shares insights into her healthcare technology background, the impact...

In this episode of AI @ HLTH on The Beat, Sandy Vance speaks with Dr. Benjamin Nguyen from Transcarent about the innovative Wayfinding platform, which integrates AI to enhance healthcare navigation for employees. They discuss the challenges of healthcare engagement, the importance of personalized experiences, and the role of AI and LLMs in transforming healthcare delivery. Dr. Nguyen emphasizes the need for privacy and security in healthcare AI solutions and shares insights on the future of...

Digital solutions are improving healthcare by streamlining processes to be as easy as credit card transactions, which leads to better efficiency and patient care. In this episode, Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California, reveals a collaboration with Salesforce to digitize the prior authorization process, aiming to eliminate fax machines and make it as efficient as credit card transactions. Blue Shield’s nonprofit mission focuses on comprehensive digital health records and a complete...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance talks with Bill Miller, CEO of WellSky, about the evolving role of analytics in healthcare and its impact on patient care. Bill emphasizes that the healthcare industry must invest in AI solutions to tackle pressing challenges, such as the home-based care staffing crisis, reducing clinician "pajama time," ensuring smoother transitions from hospital to post-acute care and streamlining workflows within existing electronic health record systems. These...

Host Sandy Vance is behind the mic in this episode with Chris Chang, CEO and Co-Founder at GradientAI. They explore why GradientAI focuses specifically on the healthcare industry and how its innovative solutions are enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. They also address common concerns surrounding AI adoption and share exciting use cases and future developments. Listen in as Sandy and Chris navigate the intersection of GradientAI and AI in healthcare, revealing the potential to...

In this conversation, Host Sandy Vance speaks with Pratap Khedkar, CEO of ZS, about the pressing issues in healthcare, particularly the scarcity of providers and the potential of AI to create healthcare abundance. They discuss the gaps in the current healthcare system, the global provider shortage, and the role of AI in addressing these challenges. Khedkar emphasizes the importance of trust in AI, the need for regulatory frameworks, and shares real-world use cases of AI improving patient care...

Today’s episode discusses the role of AI in improving the healthcare and life-sciences value chain, making sure to focus on key innovations in AI-driven tools that reduce operational inefficiencies and improve patient outcomes while lowering costs. In order to deep dive into these topics, Sandy chats with Tariq Khan from Reteta about the new possibilities for AI in improving care visibility and advancing diagnostics and therapeutics. Tariq talks about AI for clinical documentation and...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance is chatting with CTO & Co-Founder Mark Stoehr, and Jack Ryan, Chief Product Officer, both from XSELL, the leader in conversational AI for contact centers. They’re here to discuss their innovative eXpert Language Model (XLM), designed for real-time dialogue. They will explore the key challenges facing the industry, the benefits of AI in enhancing agent efficiency and customer satisfaction, and gain valuable insights into the future of AI in contact...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Raleigh Murch (the Managing Director of AI for HCLS at NTT DATA) and Dr. John Frownfelter (the Healthcare Industry Consulting Director at NTT DATA).Join Sandy, Raleigh, and John as they explore the evolution and future of NTT DATA in healthcare innovation, highlighting key promising areas for AI integration. The discussion will also cover how organizations can grow and mature in their AI awareness, the importance of establishing robust governance...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Sharmin Nasrullah, the GM of Life Sciences Clinical. In this insightful conversation, they explore how AI and data are revolutionizing the landscape of clinical trials, paving the way for holistic and personalized approaches in the pharmaceutical industry. Tune in to discover the innovations shaping next-generation trials and how organizations are leveraging technology to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.

In this episode of The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance sits down with Sam Dorison, Co-Founder and CEO of ReflexAI, to explore the transformative role of AI technology in healthcare. From its origins at the Trevor Project to its groundbreaking applications today, ReflexAI is revolutionizing patient care through advanced AI-driven simulations. Join us as Sam delves into how ReflexAI’s innovative solutions are addressing critical challenges in the healthcare industry, enhancing patient support,...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Optomed Managing Director David Frasch about how AI can augment physicians' abilities and daily responsibilities in this space. Optomed is a handheld fundus camera manufacturer based in Finland and has been in operation for the last 20 years. In this episode, David will shed light on how Optomed cameras harness the power of AI to enhance the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy. They explore the development of cutting-edge algorithms...

Welcome to the AI @ HLTH Series on The Beat! Today, Host Sandy Vance is talking with Robert Dwyer, PhD EVP, Chief Data Scientist at Certilytics about AI and healthcare. Dr. Dwyer is here to help demystify and readiness of generative AI. They delve into the transformative impact of generative AI on healthcare data and its revolutionary potential for the industry. Join us as we explore Certilytics, a company dedicated to creating a user-friendly interface for interacting with healthcare data,...

The focus is shifting towards essential technologies and services in the healthcare sector. In this episode, Ezra Melhman, Managing Partner of Health Enterprise Partners, highlights their unique approach, with significant capital from hospital systems and healthcare insurers, leveraging their network to identify and support promising companies. Ezra discusses the challenges in attracting founders amidst a competitive venture capital landscape, emphasizing the importance of track record and...

Using a founder-centric approach, we offer strategic insights and partnerships to give portfolio companies a competitive edge in the digital health market. In this episode, Lynne Chou O'Keefe, founder and Managing Partner at Define Ventures, shares valuable insights on the uniqueness of Define Ventures, their investment approach, and how they offer strategic partnerships to give startups an unfair advantage. Lynne tackles the current shifts in the investment landscape, specifically within...

Reimagine the infrastructure of healthcare through technology in anticipation of 2040 and beyond. In this episode, Scott Barclay, Managing Director of Insight Partners, illuminates the investment ethos of Insight Partners and the strategies they employ post-investment, emphasizing long-term growth and value addition. Scott shares the intricate process of attracting premier founders and adapting to the fluctuating investment landscape, particularly in the context of recent valuation...

In healthcare investments, targeting tech-enabled chronic care management and optimizing supply chain efficiency is key. In this episode, Ian Wijaya, co-head of North America Healthcare at Lazard, delves into the dynamic tech-enabled services market within healthcare, exploring how strategic buyers and private equity firms are investing in businesses that can thrive through economic cycles. Ian provides an incisive analysis of the state of healthcare investments, emphasizing the importance...

Adopting new solutions not only streamlines processes but boosts staff engagement and patient satisfaction by refocusing skilled labor on patient care rather than auxiliary tasks. In this episode, Omkar Kulkarni, the Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, sheds light on the complexities of managing one of the top children's hospitals in the nation. With insights into CHLA's mission to defy financial gravity, Omkar details how the hospital navigates...

Innovation in healthcare is not just about technology; it's about solving real challenges like workforce shortages and care fragmentation. In this episode, Dr. Eve Cunningham, Providence's Chief of Virtual Care and Digital Health, highlights the strategic priorities of workforce shortage, hospital capacity, and care fragmentation, which guide Providence's innovation efforts. Eve discusses Providence's extensive virtual care portfolio, addressing patient needs from primary care to post-acute...

Medtronic's revolutionary technologies impact two patients every second. This happens every day of every week of every month of every year. In this episode, Ken Washington, the Chief Technology Officer of Medtronic, shares insights into how Medtronic's innovations are transforming healthcare. With a mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, Medtronic touches various areas of the human body, providing life-changing therapies like pacemakers, stroke treatments, and glucose...

In healthcare, there's no one winner: collaboration is essential for success. In this episode, Max Cohen, the CEO and co-founder of Sprinter Health, explains how their staff of trained professionals conducts various screenings and tests within patients' homes to ensure preventive care and meet quality measures required in value-based care. Sprinter Health is a platform providing in-home medical assistance, focusing on closing care gaps for health plans. Max discusses the challenges in the...

AI advancements in healthcare promise to revolutionize accessibility and empower patients, envisioning a future where medical guidance and treatment are readily accessible. In this episode, Yuechen Zhao, Partner at GSR Ventures, delves into the unique approach that sets his company apart, the importance of fostering long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, and how to navigate the complex landscape of venture capital investment amid fluctuating markets. He explores the current challenges...

Amid deep-pocketed competitors, innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's a survival tactic. In this episode, Novlet Mattis, the Chief Digital and Information Officer at Orlando Health, joins to discuss the vast scale and complexities of the organization, recognized for excellence in its pediatric and adult trauma programs, and how it has maintained a leading edge in a fiercely competitive market. With a sharp focus on strategic imperatives such as growth, innovation, and physician loyalty,...

Saving lives by staying a step ahead is the ultimate goal. In this episode, Jayme Strauss, the Chief Clinical Officer at Viz.ai, delves into the intriguing world of healthcare AI, exploring how her company leverages medical imaging and various healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and streamline care delivery. She shines a spotlight on the tangible benefits of their AI technologies, such as significantly reducing treatment times and hospital stays, and describes the journey toward...