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In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erika Spicer Mason hosts a dynamic conversation on the evolving role of healthcare data. Joined by Kathryn Spates, JD, ACNP-BC, of The Joint Commission and Jodi Daniel, JD, MPH, of Crowell Health Solutions, they explore the secondary uses of healthcare data, the importance of responsible practices, and The Joint Commission’s groundbreaking Responsible Use of Health Data™ Certification. You can learn more about the Responsible Use of Health Data Certification here.

This episode is sponsored by The Joint Commission.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda is joined by Dr. Philip Payne, inaugural Chief Health AI Officer at Washington University Medicine, and Deborah O'Dell, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at BJC Health System. They discuss the groundbreaking Center for Health AI, the collaboration driving innovation in patient care and operations, and how AI is transforming healthcare training, employee experience, and precision medicine.

In this episode, Veena Lingam, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses her transition into the role and the organization’s strong focus on investing in both informatics solutions and personnel. She shares her excitement about developing a clinical informatics fellowship program and the challenges of building a talent pipeline for this critical, yet often overlooked, healthcare role.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Mabus, Chief Medical Informatics Officer and VP of EHR at Parkview Health, shares his expertise on leveraging AI to enhance provider efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and streamline clinical workflows. He also discusses the importance of effective data integration, bridging gaps between IT and clinical teams, and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting, features Dr. Srinivasan Suresh, Vice President and CMIO at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Suresh discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in reducing clinician burden, enhancing pediatric patient engagement, and advancing clinical data integration. He also shares actionable advice for healthcare leaders and emphasizes the critical role of execution in driving technological innovation.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting: The Future of Business and Clinical Technologies, features Dr. Afroz Hafeez, Manager of Telemedicine at Rush University Medical Center. Here, he discusses the integration of a chatbot as a clinical symptom checker, enhancing patient access to care and initial assessments. Dr. Hafeez also emphasizes the importance of balancing technological advancements with a hands-on approach to healthcare, ensuring personalized and effective patient care.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 9th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting: The Future of Business and Clinical Technologies, features Jasmine Bishop, Managing Director at MedStar Telehealth Innovation Center. Here, she explores the transformative impact of video-based consultations on urgent and outpatient care delivery. Bishop also delves into strategies for funding innovation to empower the next generation of telehealth advancements.