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May 15, 2025 44 mins
May 15, 2025: Reid Stephan, VP and CIO of St. Luke's Health System, explores the constant battle for prioritization in healthcare. The discussion delves into the tension between vendor partnerships and innovation, challenging the notion that vendor alignment equals strategic vision. Satya Nadella claims "AI hasn't delivered much yet" while Bill Gates predicts AI replacing doctors within a decade. Reid offers a nuanced perspective, suggesting, "People aren't wanting tools that look smart. They want tools that are simple... that get out of the way and just get to work."    Key Points:
  • 06:42 Innovation vs. Standardization 
  • 22:21 Simplify Your “Smart” Tools
  • 23:09 The CIO Escape Room
  • 30:28 In-house Development 
  • 33:22 Mentorship and Emerging Technologies

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