Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT

In this episode, Sarah Greichen, Chief Information & Innovation Officer at Sedgwick County Health Center, joins the podcast to discuss addressing staffing demands and reducing administrative burden through technology and innovation. She shares strategies for solving capacity challenges and explores opportunities to strengthen and improve healthcare delivery in rural communities.

In this episode, Dwight Raum, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Rochester Regional Health, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of AI in healthcare, including its costs, benefits, and long-term potential. He shares how technology can help reduce clinician burnout and address growing supply-and-demand challenges by supporting care teams, improving efficiency, and expanding access to care.

In this episode, Crystal Broj, CPDHTS, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses how MUSC is using AI, automation, and digital tools to improve patient access, streamline operations, and reduce workforce burden. She shares lessons from scaling voice AI across the enterprise, the importance of workflow redesign and governance, and her vision for a future where AI agents work seamlessly alongside healthcare teams.

In this episode, Luis E. Taveras, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Jefferson Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care across the communities Jefferson Health serves. He also shares insights on the importance of AI education and awareness, highlighting how healthcare organizations can reduce fears surrounding AI adoption and help teams embrace technology as a tool to enhance care delivery.

In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how healthcare organizations are adapting to consumer expectations, leveraging AI to improve access and operational efficiency, and creating more personalized patient experiences. She also shares insights on agentic AI, smart healthcare environments, and the future of technology-enabled care.

In this episode, David Kelly, Chief of Ambulatory Operations and Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Mary Rutan Health, joins the podcast to discuss financial assistance programs that help patients access the care they need. He also shares insights on the importance of care coordination and strategic partnerships in improving patient outcomes, enhancing the care experience, and supporting long-term organizational success.

In this episode, Brian Lancaster, VP/CIO of Information Systems at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, joins the podcast to discuss building effective AI governance processes and measuring success as organizations adopt new technologies. He shares how innovation is improving operational efficiency and explores how healthcare leaders are reshaping the “front door” of healthcare to expand access and create a more seamless patient experience.

In this episode, Rajiv Pramanik, MD, CIO and CHIO at Contra Costa Health, joins the podcast to discuss leveraging automation and technology to drive cost efficiencies across healthcare operations. He shares insights on navigating regulatory changes, establishing effective governance structures, and aligning IT strategy with organizational goals in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

In this episode, Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered note-writing tools are helping reduce the burden of clinical documentation. He shares his perspective on using AI to reconnect clinicians with the meaningful aspects of their work, emphasizing that the technology is designed to support and empower healthcare professionals rather than replace them.

In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Children's Nebraska, shares how his team is leveraging AI, real-time data, and human-centered design to improve care delivery across pediatric settings. He discusses innovative initiatives ranging from school-based telehealth and Medicaid automation to command center technology and empowering clinicians to build their own digital solutions.