Data Book

Data Book spotlights the best stories and insights in healthcare technology. Big data and artificial intelligence are changing medicine and the world, but innovation also brings grave cybersecurity concerns. Every other week, this Chief Healthcare Executive podcast explores the people and plots behind the health-tech evolution—and the solutions to its problems.

S8 Ep7: Data Book: A small hospital moves to upgrade its technology

In this episode, we talk with Lynn Falcone, the CEO of Cuero Health in Texas. She talks about the upgrade of the system's electronic medical records, the challenges and opportunities of leading a small hospital system, cybersecurity, and much more.

06-20
29:31

S8 Ep6: Data Book: Iodine Software CEO William Chan on AI, hospitals, and ROI

The CEO and co-founder of the AI company, William Chan talks about how AI can help hospitals with business functions, the increasing demand for proof with technology solutions, his journey as a founder, and his advice for healthcare leaders.

06-06
24:12

S8 Ep5: Data Book: How voice technology can expand patient engagement

In this episode, we talk with Freddy Feldman, the director of voice and conversational interfaces at Wolters Kluwer Health. He works with a team of designers and researchers to create and refine voice technologies to help hospitals engage their patients. He talks about how to use this technology to make sure patients are getting the care they need, and hopefully, reducing complications and readmissions.

05-29
29:10

S8 Ep4: Data Book: Interoperability and the duplication of patient data

Dr. Pawan Jindal, the founder and CEO of Darena Solutions, discusses about data portability and the progress toward interoperability. He also talks about the thorny problem of the duplication of patient data. And we also discuss AI in healthcare, and his journey as a physician and founder of a healthcare technology company.

05-20
28:49

S8 Ep3: Data Book: The risk of third party cyberattacks in healthcare

In this episode, we talked with Dan Dodson, the CEO of Fortified Health Security, a cybersecurity firm. We discuss the risks of cyberattacks to hospitals and health systems, the dangers from attacks targeting their vendors, the role of AI, and the impact of attacks. We also talk about how health systems can reduce their risks. 

03-11
24:34

S8 Ep2: Data Book: Looking at interoperability and exchanging health data more easily

John Blair, CEO of MedAllies, talks about the progress that's been made in moving toward interoperability, and the work that needs to be done. Dr. Blair discusses building the company more than two decades ago, and how his work as a surgeon has played a key role in leading a healthcare technology company. 

02-06
31:19

S8 Ep1: Data Book: Using digital care to help musculoskeletal patients recover

Mark Lieberman, president of Force Therapeutics, discusses his company’s digital platform to help musculoskeletal patients. He talks about Force’s work with health systems, virtual care, health equity, and how AI will be playing a bigger role in orthopedic care. He also offers some advice for startup health tech companies. 

01-30
28:28

S7 Ep20: Data Book: Hospitals and health systems face evolving cybersecurity threats

In this episode, we talk with Michael Hamilton, the founder and chief information security officer of Critical Insight, a cybersecurity firm. He talks about the cyberattacks that have plagued hospitals and health systems, emerging threats, and what hospitals can do to better protect themselves. 

12-07
27:04

S7 Ep19: Data Book: The need for better data in public health

In this episode, we talk with J.T. Lane of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. We discuss some of the challenges public health agencies face, including the need for better data. We talk about lessons from the pandemic, the need for cooperation between public health and the private sector, and preparing for future threats.

11-29
26:21

S7 Ep18: Data Book: Using technology to improve prior authorization

In this episode, we talk with Siva Namasivayam, CEO of Cohere Health, a healthcare technology company based in Boston. His company uses artificial intelligence to improve the process of prior authorization, a process that can be problematic for doctors, health systems and hospitals. He talks about making the process smarter and faster, and the need to focus on patient safety. 

11-15
28:47

S7 Ep17: Data Book: WellSky's Lissy Hu talks about post-acute care trends and technology

Dr. Hu is the president of connected networks at WellSky and the founder of CarePort, which was acquired by WellSky. Hu discusses coordinating care after hospitalization and using technology to improve transitions. She talks about the rising need for post-acute care with an aging population. And she shares her experience in building CarePort more than a decade ago. 

10-23
28:46

S7 Ep16: Data Book: Using AI to gain more insights on patients

We talk with Christine Swisher, the chief scientific officer at Project Ronin. The organization says it’s on a mission to transform cancer care. Project Ronin offers a clinical intelligence platform to help providers make the best decisions about their patients. She talks about the need for more data and insights, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and how it can change the treatment of cancer. She also talks about what needs to be done to utilize AI in healthcare responsibly.

10-10
25:05

S7 Ep15: Data Book: She's a doctor and a healthcare executive, and she's battling cancer.

We talked with Arti Masturzo, chief medical officer of CCS. A physician with a great deal of experience as a healthcare executive, she recently disclosed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She talks about her journey as a patient and the shortcomings of the healthcare system. She also discusses ways that technology needs to be designed with more consideration for patients and providers.

08-23
35:03

S7 Ep14: Data Book: James Quarles of Redesign Health talks about healthcare startup companies

We talked with James Quarles, a venture chair for Redesign Health, a firm which launches health tech startup companies. The former CEO of Strava, Quarles talks about how Redesign Health chooses which companies to launch. He discusses the ingredients of successful startups and some mistakes young companies should avoid. 

08-08
29:22

S7 Ep13: Data Book: Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics discusses improving the patient experience

Adrienne Boissy, chief medical officer of Qualtrics, talks about the importance of empathy in patient care. She discusses the need to take care of employees, why hospitals must live their values, and how that will help hospitals financially as well.

07-10
29:20

S7 Ep12: Data Book: Sanjeev Agrawal of LeanTaaS on why hospitals must embrace technology

Agrawal, the president and COO of LeanTaaS, says hospitals can no longer view efficiency as a luxury item. Hospitals are going to need to become more efficient in order to stay afloat. He talks about the need to invest in technology, expanding capacity to serve more patients, and the recent acquisition of Hospital IQ.

06-26
29:01

S7 Ep11: Data Book: Seeking better data, and better care, for the LGBTQ+ community

We talked with C.K. Wang, chief medical officer of Cota, about the ways that data can improve achieve health equity, particularly for the  LGBTQ+ community, or the sexual and gender diverse population. He talked about the importance of getting better data to improve outcomes, the need to build trust, and better training in medical schools and health systems.

05-22
26:23

S7 Ep10: Data Book: Mimi Winsberg of Brightside Health talks about telehealth and mental health

Mimi Winsberg says she’s seeing encouraging results in providing mental health services via telehealth. She is the chief medical officer and co-founder of Brightside Health, a telehealth company treating patients with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. She talks about the opportunities of using telehealth to reach more patients with mental health needs. 

05-15
25:26

S7 Ep9: Data Book: Chanda Hinton discusses healthcare for those with disabilities

In this episode, Chanda discusses the need to offer better healthcare options for individuals with disabilities. She talks about the spinal cord injury she suffered as a child, the center she founded to help others with disabilities, and what healthcare leaders should be doing to improve care.

05-01
29:37

S7 Ep8: Data Book: Joe Zabinski of OM1 on the potential and challenges of AI and ChatGPT

In this episode, we talk with Joe Zabinski, the senior director of AI and personalized medicine with OM1. We discuss the promise of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and some of the ethical considerations. We dive into ChatGPT and its impact on medicine. 

04-17
27:24

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