Smart From The Start

Smart From The Start

Welcome to Smart From The Start, where we discuss the revolutionary potential of AI and Ambient Intelligence in healthcare. Hosted by former HIMSS CEO Steve Lieber, we’ll explore how these cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the industry. Stay tuned for enlightening conversations and for resources to help you move at the speed of tech, Visit smarthospital.ai, your go-to resource for accelerating the transition to smart healthcare facilities. Presented by care.ai.

Episodes

Episode #39. Redefining Healthcare: Shifting to a Community-Driven Model, with Mary Mannix, President and CEO of Augusta Health

October 22, 2024 • 25 mins
Augusta Health has redefined healthcare by shifting from a hospital-centric model to a community-driven, innovative system. In this episode, Mary Mannix discusses her organization's transition from a hospital-centric to a community-focused model. This involved expanding services across a seven-county area with an emphasis on outpatient care and physician recruitment, all while prioritizing workforce support and innovative solutions...
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Episode #38. Smart Rooms: Enhancing Patient Empowerment and Outcomes, with Donna Roach, the Chief Information Officer for the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

October 8, 2024 • 26 mins
Innovative technology and a collaborative digital roadmap are essential for empowering patients and transforming healthcare through smart hospital initiatives! In this episode, Donna Roach shares her extensive experience in healthcare IT and the advancements in smart hospital technology, particularly the successful smart room initiative at the Nelson Rehabilitation Hospital, which empowers patients to control their environment and ...
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Episode #37. AI and Healthcare: Navigating Change for Better Outcomes, with Dr. Alistair Erskine, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Emory Healthcare and Vice President for Digital Health at Emory University

September 3, 2024 • 33 mins
What if the seamless integration of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology significantly improved your next doctor's visit? In this episode, Dr. Alistair Erskine discusses leveraging technology to improve experiences for patients, care teams, and researchers. He explains how Emory uses conversational AI to create clinical notes from patient-provider dialogues, generative AI to draft responses to patient messages, and a...
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Episode #36. Summer Crossover Series. Revolutionizing Healthcare: AI, Analytics, and the Human Touch

August 27, 2024 • 37 mins
In this special summer edition of the Smart From The Start, presented by Care.ai, we bring you an inspiring crossover event with Rich Kenny. In this episode, Rich Kenny discusses his journey from flight nurse to SAS Healthcare Industry Executive Advisor. He now focuses on integrating analytics and AI into healthcare operations to enhance patient care and system efficiency. He emphasizes the critical role of nurses in technology imp...
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Episode #35. Summer Crossover Series: AI's Role in Transforming Healthcare featuring Tom Lawry, a leading AI transformation advisor

August 6, 2024 • 23 mins
AI goes beyond being an innovative tech tool. It’s also about empowering its users. In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Tom Lawry discusses how artificial intelligence can relieve clinicians of repetitive tasks and facilitate a focus on patient care. He emphasizes leadership's vital role in driving AI adoption, exploring innovative applications to enhance patient experiences, and empowering clinicians for more focused...
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Episode #34. Crossover Series: The Evolution of Patient Safety— Leah Binder Aligns Leapfrog with Technological Advancements

July 23, 2024 • 36 mins
What progress has been made in reducing hospital-acquired infections and promoting hand hygiene, and what role does transparency play in these improvements? In this episode, Leah Binder shares her invaluable insights on how openness and honesty from healthcare providers can build trust—an essential element in combatting burnout and addressing safety concerns. She explores the founding mission of Leapfrog, its evolution, and how it...
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Episode #33. Crossover Series: Lessons from a Clinical Informatics Pioneer, with Judy Murphy, Nurse Executive and Health IT Leader

July 9, 2024 • 26 mins
How critical is clinician feedback in implementing AI solutions in healthcare, and what methods can be employed to gather and incorporate this feedback effectively? In this episode, Judy Murphy shares invaluable lessons learned from the infancy of clinical IT, the evolution of EMRs, and the importance of aligning technology with clinical workflows. She also dives into the potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, from data cura...
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Episode #32. Crossover Series: Streamlining Nursing Efficiency with Becky Fox, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Intermountain Healthcare

July 2, 2024 • 33 mins
Balancing personal and professional journeys helps nurses transfer skills and creativity, benefiting patients and healthcare systems. In this crossover episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight podcast, Molly McCarthy interviews Becky Fox, the Chief Clinical Information Officer of Intermountain Health. Becky discusses how nurses can harness AI to improve patient care, streamline tasks, and make informed decisions. She shares her div...
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Episode #31. Redefining Healthcare IT Leadership in a Digital Age, with Russell Branzell, CEO and President of CHIME

June 12, 2024 • 24 mins
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping healthcare, how do today's IT leaders navigate the challenges and opportunities of their evolving roles? In this episode, Russell Branzell discusses the evolution of healthcare IT leadership, emphasizing the shift from traditional CIO roles to broader digital health positions, the impact of digital technologies, and the trend of executives moving to corporate roles. He also highl...
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Episode #30. Enhancing Healthcare Efficiency: Are We There Yet?, with Thomas Bentley, the Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

May 28, 2024 • 16 mins
Imagine a world where AI helps reduce mundane tasks for clinicians, giving them more time with patients and potentially improving their work-life balance.  In this episode, Thomas Bentley explores how Wexner Medical Center is leveraging AI and ambient technologies to streamline workflows, alleviate clinician burnout, and improve patient care. He shares his insights on integrating new technologies seamlessly with existing systems a...
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Episode #29. Balancing High-Tech with High-Touch: The Future of Pediatric Care, with Bernie Rice, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at Nemours Children's Health

May 14, 2024 • 20 mins
Pediatrics presents unique challenges that require tailored technological solutions, not just scale-downs of adult applications. In this episode, Bernie Rice emphasizes the need for technology that accommodates pediatric patients' diverse age ranges and behaviors, from neonates to young adults. He highlights the importance of discerning technology partners that align with healthcare visions, not just those offering the most advanc...
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Episode #28. Harnessing Technology for Patient Safety: Insights from Leapfrog, with Ralph Johnson, Vice President of Informatics and Technology at the Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2024 • 19 mins
The evolving landscape demands proactive involvement to leverage AI's potential benefits while effectively mitigating associated risks. In this episode, Ralph Johnson delves into the burgeoning realm of AI in healthcare and its implications for public policy and patient care and highlights the importance of addressing biases in AI models to ensure equitable healthcare delivery, especially in areas like maternity care, where dispar...
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Episode #27. A Revolutionary Framework for Smart Care Technology, with Steve Lieber, an Independent Consultant

April 25, 2024 • 23 mins
Getting involved allows individuals to shape the future of healthcare and contribute to developing smart care facilities. In this episode, Steve Lieber discusses the development of the Smart Hospital Maturity Model, aiming to streamline the adoption of smart care technologies in healthcare facilities. Drawing on his past involvement in creating the EMR Adoption Model, Steve stresses the need for a structured approach to measuring ...
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Episode #26. Feet on the Ground, Head in the Clouds: Designing Digital Health with Real-World Engagement, with Dr. Lee Schwamm, Chief Digital Health Officer and Associate Dean, Digital Strategy and Transformation at Yale New Haven Health System

April 16, 2024 • 20 mins
Success in digital health requires user adoption and value, driving financial sustainability, and aligning with strategic objectives. In this episode, Dr. Lee Schwamm shares invaluable insights into the development and implementation of digital health strategies, offering a wealth of knowledge on modernizing healthcare through innovative technologies. He emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach and understanding the frontli...
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Episode #25. The Pulse of Innovation: Live from ViVE 2024 Part 02

April 2, 2024 • 17 mins
The healthcare industry is transitioning towards agility and faster innovation cycles to meet evolving patient needs. In this fascinating episode, Steve Lieber interviews healthcare leaders at ViVe 2024, exploring cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of healthcare. David Graham, Rebecca Stametz, and Atul Kanvinde touch on the role of technology in improving workforce satisfaction and stress the need to use AI and virtual ca...
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Episode #24. The Pulse of Innovation: Live from ViVE 2024 Part 1

March 19, 2024 • 13 mins
AI can potentially augment the healthcare workforce, enabling professionals to prioritize patient care and reshape healthcare. In this invaluable episode live from ViVe's conference, healthcare professionals Geri Hansen, Jackie Baker, William Kim, and Daniel Thomas share strategies for adopting AI to enhance healthcare delivery and discuss AI's transformative role in reshaping patient care! Tune in to the podcast to discover how i...
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Episode #23. Early Adoption and Change Management: Lessons from Tech Partnerships, with Hiten Patel, Head of Product Management for Penn Medicine

March 5, 2024 • 20 mins
Revenue trends in healthcare aren't keeping up with rising costs, prompting a need for creative solutions. In this episode, Hiten Patel, Head of Product Management for Penn Medicine, sheds light on the challenges healthcare providers face, including stagnant revenue growth and rising costs. He emphasizes the need for creative solutions, such as pursuing partnerships and diversifying revenue streams amid industry shifts and mergers....
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Episode #22. Future-Ready Healthcare: Navigating Agility & Long-Term Planning, with Dr. Lacy Knight, Chief Health Information Officer at Piedmont Healthcare

February 20, 2024 • 23 mins
Embrace AI and automation, or risk being left behind in healthcare's rapidly evolving landscape. In this episode, Dr. Lacy Knight, Chief Health Information Officer at Piedmont Healthcare, discusses transformative technologies in healthcare. Dr. Knight reflects on the rapid evolution of AI and machine learning in the past year, emphasizing the urgency for healthcare systems to adopt these tools or risk falling behind. Lacy highlight...
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Episode #21. ViVE and CHIME: Where Executives, Startups, and Healthcare Giants Converge, with Rich Scarfo, President at HLTH

February 6, 2024 • 23 mins
ViVE owes its success to a strategic partnership between HLTH and CHIME and its unique focus on serving the business needs of senior healthcare executives! In this episode, Rich Scarfo talks about the philosophy behind organizing healthcare events like HLTH and ViVE, emphasizing the importance of uniting senior executives, creating experiential value, and ensuring participants a solid return on investment. Rich details key networki...
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Episode #20. Data: The Reign of Kings in Healthcare, with Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MedStar Health

January 24, 2024 • 23 mins
Data plays a crucial role in the quest for better, safer healthcare, and organizing it effectively is vital to achieving specific healthcare outcomes. In this episode, Scott MacLean, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MedStar Health, delves into the buzz around generative AI, its real-world applications in healthcare, like EHR inbox management, and the challenges associated with bias and reliability. Scott emph...
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