Best Megan C Powers Podcasts (2025)

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The Evolving Role of the CHRO with C-Suite Whisperer John Touey 41:52

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What really determines whether a company thrives or unravels under pressure? According to John Touey, one of the country’s most trusted C-suite recruiters, it comes down to a single, often overlooked truth: the CEO, CFO, and CHRO form the power structure that governs the entire enterprise. If that trio isn’t aligned, nothing else works. On this epi…

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Federal Healthcare Policy and Ascension’s Major Ambulatory Expansion with Alan Condon 6:14

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In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, about key healthcare developments including updates on the ACA subsidy extension, the federal spending package, and Ascension’s $3.9 billion acquisition of AMSURG that could reshape the outpatient surgery landscape.…

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Advancing Accreditation and Patient Safety: Inside Joint Commission’s Transformative Accreditation 360 9:17

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This episode—recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs event—features Dr. Ken Grubbs, Executive Vice President, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and Chief Nursing Officer, Joint Commission. He discusses how Accreditation 360 is shaping the future of healthcare quality, reducing administrative burden, and p…

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Garrett Olin, MBA, Chief Information Officer at Shasta Community Health Center 9:19

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Garrett Olin, MBA, Chief Information Officer at Shasta Community Health Center, discusses the center's expansion efforts, addressing cybersecurity concerns, and the ethical implementation of AI into workflow to enhance operational efficiency and patient care.By Becker's Healthcare

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Sophie Bishop, "Influencer Creep: How Optimization, Authenticity, and Self-Branding Transform Creative Culture" (U California Press, 2025) 32:03

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How are influencers changing the arts? In Influencer Creep: How Optimization, Authenticity, and Self-Branding Transform Creative Culture (U California Press, 2025) Sophie Bishop, an Associate Professor in the University of Leeds’ School of Media and Communication analyses the lives of artists and influencers to understand the working and living con…

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S1 E6 Radical rest in the face of adversity-Interconnectedness, Marginalization and a Love for people. Mikaela Jimenez 54:17

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In this episode, I’m joined by Mikaela Jimenez—a fourth-year nursing student, activist, and new yoga practitioner who roots both her work and her practice in decolonization and collective care. Mikaela shares how yoga entered her life during a time of deep burnout and grief, becoming a space of reconnection — to herself, to community, and to a visi…

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James Brown's War on Disco 1:01:26

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In the penultimate episode of season 2 of Soundscapes NYC, hosts Ryan Purcell and Kristie Soares sit down with acclaimed historian Alice Echols, author of Hot Stuff: Disco and the Remaking of American Culture. Echols—who holds the Barbra Streisand Chair of Contemporary Gender Studies at the University of Southern California—unpacks how disco not on…

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Dr. Shlomit Schaal, Executive VP and Chief Physician Executive at Houston Methodist 27:48

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In this episode, Dr. Shlomit Schaal, Executive VP and Chief Physician Executive at Houston Methodist, shares how the health system focuses on unparalleled care, improving patient access, and supporting physician well-being through innovative technology and culture-driven initiatives. She discusses strategies for growth, leveraging AI, and creating …

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Scott Becker - Health Insurers Take it on the Chin as a Deal Comes Together in D.C. 11-11-25 2:21

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In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down how major health insurers are seeing significant stock declines as a government deal may alter affordable care subsidies.By Becker's Healthcare

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Shari Johnson, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer at Alameda Health System 12:02

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In this episode, Shari Johnson, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer at Alameda Health System, discusses how the health system leverages AI, automation, and data-driven strategies to streamline revenue cycle operations while empowering staff and improving patient care. She shares insights on overcoming industry challenges, fostering employee engagement, and…

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Using AI to Power Custom Treatments for Rare Diseases with Steven Ringel 10:18

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In this episode, Steven Ringel, CEO of the Kazuna Foundation and Nome Therapeutics, joins the podcast to discuss how his team is using artificial intelligence to make personalized medicine accessible for rare disease patients. He shares emerging trends in AI and healthcare, the growing potential of individualized therapies, and his advice for passi…

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Kathleen Fear, Senior Director, Digital Health & AI at University of Rochester Medical Center 9:27

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Kathleen Fear, Senior Director, Digital Health & AI at University of Rochester Medical Center discussing how her team uses AI to improve patient access, streamline operations, and balance innovation with responsibility amid an evolving regulatory …

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Scott Becker - Surgery Partners Misses Earnings 11-10-25 1:16

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In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Surgery Partners’ quarterly results, highlighting its slight revenue shortfall, a 31% earnings decline, and the resulting 24% drop in the company’s stock.By Becker's Healthcare

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Cynthia Salisbury, MSN, RN, System Executive Director of Nursing Operations at Providence 16:32

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On this episode, Cynthia Salisbury, MSN, RN, System Executive Director of Nursing Operations at Providence, joins the podcast to discuss removing burden from nurses, the importance of transparency with patients, embracing technology, and standardizing and optimizing the system through preparation and financial investment.…

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Advancing Evidence-Based Care in the Age of AI with Dr. Peter Bonis 15:02

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Bonis, Chief Medical Officer at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses the opportunities and risks of using AI in clinical care. He highlights the importance of accuracy, governance, and frontline engagement to ensure technology supports safe and effective decision-making for patients and providers. This episode is sponsored by…

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Prasana Ruxmohan, MHA, Ambulatory Operations Transformation Specialist at UCI Health 12:34

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On this episode, Prasana Ruxmohan, MHA, Ambulatory Operations Transformation Specialist at UCI Health, joins the podcast to discuss educating staff on new technology, the best opportunities for growth in the future including virtual access and proactive outreach, and responsibly integrating technology.…

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Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, RN, CCDS, CCS, Vice President of Mid-Revenue Cycle at Beth Israel Lahey Health 10:30

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In this episode, Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, RN, CCDS, CCS, Vice President of Mid-Revenue Cycle at Beth Israel Lahey Health, discusses the rapid evolution of AI and automation in revenue cycle management, the shift toward proactive claim processing, and how technology and teamwork are helping streamline operations and strengthen financial performance ac…

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Megan Friedman, DO, Chair and Medical Director at Pacific Coast Anesthesia 7:01

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This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Megan Friedman, DO, Chair and Medical Director at Pacific Coast Anesthesia. She shares insights on how technology, data-driven scheduling, and closer collaboration between anesthesia teams and ASC leadership are transforming efficiency, staffing, and pat…

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Trailer 7 Finding peace in heavy times: Mikaela Jimenez 0:53

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Listen as Mikaela talks about wearing the weight of the world and how supported fish pose gave peace to this social activist. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share your thoughts, epis…

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Richard Zane, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at UCHealth 12:47

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On this episode, Richard Zane, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at UCHealth, joins the podcast to discuss responsibly deploying technology to innovate care, including the use of generative AI, automating human tasks and virtualizing care, and the opportunities for growth in the future.…

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Dr. James Wyant, Program Director of Sentara and Eastern Virginia Medical School's newly established neurology residency program 17:21

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On this episode, Dr. James Wyant, Program Director of Sentara and Eastern Virginia Medical School's newly established neurology residency program, joins the podcast to discuss where residents can add value and improve quality of care, improving access to care, and the importance of collaboration across teams and disciplines.…

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George Cybulski, MD MBA, AI clinical leader and Chief of Neurosurgery at Humboldt Park Health 8:59

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features George Cybulski, MD MBA, AI clinical leader and Chief of Neurosurgery at Humboldt Park Health. He discusses the growth of outpatient spine surgery, the role of AI in connecting care teams and streamlining workflows, and the importance of collabora…

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Dr. Earl Kilbride, orthopedic surgeon at Austin Orthopedic Institute 6:49

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In this episode, Dr. Earl Kilbride, orthopedic surgeon at Austin Orthopedic Institute, discusses major trends shaping healthcare and ASCs, including consolidation, reimbursement challenges, and the role of AI. He also shares insights on the growing shift toward outpatient procedures and how independent practices can thrive in a changing landscape.…

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Helen M Lowenwirth, MBA, CASC, Administrator, East Side Endoscopy, LLC 6:57

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This episode recorded live at Becker’s 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Helen M Lowenwirth, MBA, CASC, Administrator, East Side Endoscopy, LLC. She discusses the continued migration of procedures from hospitals to ASCs, the role of AI and technology in improving efficiency and documentation, and how collaboration among hospi…

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James Trefil and Shobita Satyapal, "Supermassive: Black Holes at the Beginning and End of the Universe" (Smithsonian Books, 2025) 1:01:42

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Black holes, demystified: follow along the quest to understand the history and influence of one of space science's most fascinating and confounding phenomena Led by physicist James Trefil and astrophysicist Shobita Satyapal, Supermassive: Black Holes at the Beginning and End of the Universe (Smithsonian Books, 2025) traverses the incredible history…

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Reed Smith, Chief Consumer Officer at Ardent Health 13:48

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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.By Becker's Healthcare

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Addressing Workforce Shortages and Shaping the Future of Care at Kaiser Permanente 14:29

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In this episode, Dr. Stephen Parodi, Executive Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Development at The Permanente Medical Group, discusses strategies to combat physician shortages, reduce burnout, and expand access to care through technology, team-based models, and policy innovation while preparing for major shifts in healthcare fundin…

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What is Leadership? With Megan Powers 11:41

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In this reflective solo episode of Making a Marketer, host Megan Powers shares her journey through a whirlwind of travel, professional obligations, and personal milestones. As the incoming president of the San Diego chapter of Meeting Professionals International, Megan discusses the challenges of balancing leadership roles while maintaining the qua…

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Personalization and Innovation in Healthcare Payments at Cleveland Clinic with Flywire 13:48

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This episode, recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features John Talaga, EVP Healthcare at Flywire, Rob McDaniel, Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Management, and Keith Givelekian, Executive Director of Digital Business at Cleveland Clinic. The discussion explores how Cleveland Clinic and Flywire are par…

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Julie Fette, "Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature" (Routledge, 2025) 41:30

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Gender by the Book: 21st-Century French Children's Literature (Routledge, 2025) investigates the gender representations that French children's literature transmits to readers today. Using an interdisciplinary, mixed methods approach, this book grounds its literary analysis in a sociohistorical examination of three key institutions – libraries, book…

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Marcus Chown, "A Crack in Everything: How Black Holes Came in from the Cold and Took Cosmic Centre Stage" (Apollo, 2025) 1:17:58

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What is space? What is time? Where did the universe come from? The answers to mankind's most enduring questions may lie in science's greatest enigma: black holes. A black hole is a region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. This can occur when a star approaches the end of its life. Unable to generate enough…

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Haris Ackerman, Director of Integration and Strategic Operations at Virtua Health 8:22

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In this episode, Haris Ackerman, Director of Integration and Strategic Operations at Virtua Health, shares how the system is improving patient experiences through integrated care, hospital at home programs, and innovative technologies like wearables and AI. He also discusses partnerships with academic institutions and offers leadership advice for e…

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Redesigning Healthcare Delivery with Sylvia Trent-Adams of IHI 9:49

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In this episode, Sylvia Trent-Adams, President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, shares how IHI is helping health systems strengthen operations, integrate technology, and build resilient, patient-centered organizations. She also outlines her vision for advancing quality, safety, and workforce well-being in the decade ahead. This …

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Dr. Gregg Nicandri, Chief Medical Information Officer at University of Rochester Medical Center 12:52

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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.…

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Samuel Pueringer, MHA, Senior Director of Retail Health Operations at Hartford HealthCare 9:32

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In this episode, Samuel Pueringer, MHA, Senior Director of Retail Health Operations at Hartford HealthCare, shares insights into how the system is redefining patient access through retail, virtual, and hybrid care models, including innovative care kiosks at airports, and more.By Becker's Healthcare

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Dr. Brian Nwannunu, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Texas Joint Institute 9:01

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In this episode, Dr. Brian Nwannunu, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Texas Joint Institute, shares insights on how AI, robotics, and digital health tools are transforming orthopedic surgery. He discusses the rise of outpatient procedures, smart operating rooms, and how technology is enhancing patient connection and surgical precision.…

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Expanding School-Based Mental Health with Andrea Fisher 9:08

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In this episode, Andrea Fisher, LCPC, Lead Clinical Therapist at Linden Oaks Medical Group, discusses Endeavor Health’s partnership with Naperville District 203 to bring counseling services directly into schools, improving access to care and promoting early intervention for students and families.By Becker's Healthcare

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Crystal Broj, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at MUSC 7:10

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Crystal Broj, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at MUSC. She shares how her team leverages AI and automation to streamline patient access, enhance engagement, and improve operational efficiency while maintaining strong governance and adaptabili…

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Springsteen’s "Nebraska" as a Political, Sonic, and Personal Document 1:00:59

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It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we consider Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska as personal and political document. With the release of the Nebraska 82 box set, and Deliver Me From Nowhere – about the making of the album – we take up the musical and social importance of Springsteen’s lo-fi lament. One of us has been listening to Nebraska f…

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Novella W. Thompson, MBA, MA, ALM-C, FACHE, Hospital Administrator for Population Health, Post-Acute Care, and Continuum Home Health at UVA Health University Medical Center 9:14

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In this episode, Novella W. Thompson, MBA, MA, ALM-C, FACHE, Hospital Administrator for Population Health, Post-Acute Care, and Continuum Home Health at UVA Health University Medical Center, shares how UVA Health is realizing its vision for integrated, accessible care beyond hospital walls and offers powerful leadership insights on innovation, coll…

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# 280: TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA'S AL PITRELLI shares about the lights, legacy and music that makes the season bright! 41:00

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Every holiday season, Trans-Siberian Orchestra electrifies audiences with a symphony of rock, lights, and storytelling unlike anything else on earth. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Al Pitrelli—TSO's lead guitarist, musical director, and founding member—to reveal the heart, history, and humanity behind one of America's most cherishe…

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Dr. Peter Chang, Chief Transformation Officer at Tampa General Hospital 12:26

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Chang, Chief Transformation Officer at Tampa General Hospital, shares how TGH is leveraging innovation, care coordination, and generative AI to enhance patient care, expand nationally, and tackle workforce and efficiency challenges in healthcare.By Becker's Healthcare

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Dr. Mark Townsend, Chief Clinical Digital Ventures Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health 10:52

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Mark Townsend, Chief Clinical Digital Ventures Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health. He shares how his organization uses AI, venture partnerships, and operational insights to drive scalable change, improve patient engagement, and balance innova…

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Jaimie Weber, System Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services at Alameda Health System 16:55

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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 telehea…

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AI, Automation, and the Future of Care with Dr. Maulik Purohit 7:25

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In this episode, Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs, discusses key takeaways from a recent healthcare innovation conference, including how AI and automation are transforming documentation, diagnostics, and clinical efficiency in fields like radiology and cardiology.…

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Dr. Nirmit Kothari, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis 11:01

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This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Dr. Nirmit Kothari, Associate Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. He shares insights on integrating AI into clinical workflows, reducing documentation burdens, and balancing innovation with operational realities to enhanc…

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Ryan Cameron, Ed.D., Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Children’s Nebraska 21:25

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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 in…