Join us on this exciting episode of Health Impact Live, where our host Shahid Shah engages in a compelling conversation with BJ Moore, the digital transformation visionary from Providence. With a rich background from his 27 years at Microsoft, culminating as the Vice President of Engineering for Azure, BJ brings a wealth of tech experience to the healthcare industry. He discusses his transition to Providence and how his journey has propelled forward the use of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare environments that traditionally lag behind other industries.

In this session, we dive deep into how Providence has embraced digital modernization under BJ's leadership, creating three strategic pillars: simplify, modernize, and innovate. We explore the significant role of ambient voice technologies in enhancing caregiver interactions and the strides Providence has made in integrating AI to transform patient care and administrative processes. BJ also shares insights on the ongoing developments in AI applications, from Providence Chat, a private version of ChatGPT, to Grace, a chatbot that reduces patient-provider communication overhead, and more. Providence is also one of the largest users of Nuance communication.  They use this to automatically create clinical documentation from patient visits in seconds with DAX Copilot.

Don't miss this episode to learn about the future of healthcare technology and how embracing innovation can lead to improved outcomes in patient care and operational efficiency. We wrap up with BJ’s take on the current trends and his advice for other healthcare executives navigating the dynamic landscape of digital health. Like, share, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

BJ Moore, CIO and EVP of Real Estate Strategy Operations, Providence Health

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-moore-2430365/

Shahid Shah, CEO, Netspective Media, Chair, HealthIMPACT

Join Megan Antonelli and Janae Sharp as they discuss the latest Five Good Things in healthcare.

Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT 

Janae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index

Join Dr. Komal Bajaj, a renowned expert in healthcare performance enhancement, for a deep dive into the transformative role of simulation in healthcare. This session, titled "Integrating Simulation and Safety," will explore the pivotal connections between advanced simulation techniques, quality metrics, the environmental impacts of healthcare practices, and the safety of healthcare workers. Participants will gain insights into how simulation can be leveraged to improve healthcare outcomes while addressing critical safety and environmental challenges. Dr. Bajaj's expertise in medical simulation and her innovative approaches to integrating educational strategies with health policy development make this a must-attend event for healthcare professionals, policy makers, and environmental advocates. 

• Understanding Simulation's Role in Healthcare: Learn how simulation technologies can enhance healthcare quality and safety metrics.
• Impact on Healthcare Worker Safety: Explore strategies to protect healthcare workers through improved simulation training and risk assessment.
• Environmental Considerations: Discuss how healthcare practices can adapt to reduce environmental impact without compromising patient care quality.
• Future Directions in Health Policy: Gain insights into how health policy can evolve to incorporate both safety and environmental sustainability.

Join us on this enlightening episode of "Future of Care," where we dive deep into the transformative world of healthcare with two renowned experts, Eric Alper and Shahid Shah. This episode, originally recorded at HIMSS 2024 is focused on the innovative "Hospital at Home" model, exploring its integration with Epic's Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to enhance patient experience and care delivery.

Eric Alper, MD, VP/Chief Quality Officer, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at UMass Memorial Health, shares his insights on how "Hospital at Home" is reshaping patient interactions and the role of technology in making healthcare more accessible and effective. Shahid Shah, CEO of Netspective Media and HealthIMPACT Chair, discusses the technical advancements and challenges in integrating Epic EHR with home-based healthcare solutions.

We also take a closer look at UMass Memorial initiatives in enhancing inpatient access and streamlining processes. Our guests analyze the outcomes, the lessons learned, and what the future holds for similar programs worldwide.

Eric Alper, MD, VP/Chief Quality Officer, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at UMass Memorial Health

Shahid Shah, CEO, Netspective Media, Chair, HealthIMPACT 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-alper-217570a/

In this engaging discussion, we'll delve into the findings of a national survey conducted by Dr. Rosner and his team, exploring the experiences of digital health companies integrating their tools with Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Driven by the increasing importance of interoperability in healthcare, this research sheds light on key challenges and opportunities in the field.

Discuss the motivations behind the research, the collaborators involved, and the study's design Understand the implications of the survey results 

Address the hurdles digital health companies face in adopting standard APIs, including high fees, difficulty accessing EHR testing environments, and the continued use of proprietary APIs alongside standard ones

Strategies to overcome these barriers and facilitate seamless communication between digital health tools and EHR systems

Resources

ONC's Health IT Buzz Blog Post: Digital Health Company Experiences Using EHR APIs, Wes Barker; Catherine Strawley and Benjamin Rosner | FEBRUARY 15, 2024

https://www.healthit.gov/buzz-blog/research-and-scientific-advancement/digital-health-company-experiences-using-ehr-apis

A national survey of digital health company experiences with electronic health record application programming interfaces

Wesley Barker, MS, Natalya Maisel, PhD, Catherine E Strawley, MPH, Grace K Israelit, MPH, Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, Benjamin Rosner, MD, PhD

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association,ocae006,https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocae006

Draft USCDI v5includes 13 new data elements and two new data classes. Please reference the Draft USCDI v5 standard document and the Standards Bulletin 2024-1 for details. ONC is accepting feedback on the proposed new data elements on the Draft USCDI v5 website until Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Feedback will be considered as ONC develops the final version of USCDI v5, which we anticipate publishing in July 2024.

Draft USCDI v5: https://www.healthit.gov/isa/united-states-core-data-interoperability-uscdi#draft-uscdi-v5

Wesley Barker, Branch Chief Office of the National Coordinator, US Department of Health and Human Services

Ben Rosner, MD, PhD, Assoc. Professor, UCSF - Digital Health Researcher and Hospital Physician, Founding CMIO HealthLoop, CMS Adviser, Network of Digital Evidence

Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT

Ed Marx's insights from "Diagnosed" provide invaluable guidance for navigating the complexities of the healthcare system, empowering patients, caregivers, and healthcare leaders to drive meaningful change and improve the overall patient experience.

Edward Marx,  Author, Diagnosed: An Insider's Guide For Your Healthcare Journey, Chief Executive Officer, Marx Advisory

Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT

Mayo Clinic CIO Cris Ross delves into the transformative evolution of healthcare, from the pioneering days of Minute Clinic to the forefront of digital innovation at Mayo. With keen insights drawn from personal experience as a cancer survivor and healthcare leader, Ross explores the imperative shift from process-centric to patient-centric care delivery. He reveals groundbreaking advancements in AI technology, highlighting Mayo's collaborations with industry giants like Google to revolutionize patient-clinician interactions. Ross's vision for the future of healthcare promises a paradigm shift towards seamless integration, personalized care, and empowered patient experiences.

Cris Ross, CIO, Mayo Clinic

Megan Antonelli, CEO, HealthIMPACT

Dive into the dynamic world of health tech marketing with Christine Slocumb, seasoned industry expert and author of "Stop Starvation Marketing." Explore recent effective strategies from HIMSS and VIVE events, while confronting industry challenges like prioritizing patient outcomes and overcoming healthcare's marketing stigma. Learn practical approaches to balancing marketing investment with product development and embrace the roller-coaster nature of B2B marketing. Discover key priorities for resource allocation and growth, alongside actionable tips for fostering lasting customer relationships and building a strong brand identity. Gain insights into overcoming common challenges faced by startups and Fortune 50 firms alike, paving the way for marketing success in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Christine Slocumb, MSEE, MBA, Chief Growth Officer, Supreme Optimization

Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT

Janae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index

In this episode of 'Digital Health Talks' from Health Impact, hosts Megan Antonelli and Janae Sharp discuss key highlights from the HIMSS conference. They focus on the 'five good things' segment, detailing advancements in women's health research, the positive impact of digital transformation in healthcare, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, the trend of hospital-at-home, and the potency of data analytics in improving patient care. Highlights include an executive order advancing women's health research with a significant funding commitment, testimonials on how technology enhances patient safety and quality, discussions on AI's potential in healthcare automation without replacing human input, and insights into data-driven decision-making for better health outcomes. The episode emphasizes the importance of technology in healthcare while ensuring it augments human-centric care.

Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT 

Janae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index

This edition of the Five Good Things features a discussion between hosts Megan Antonelli and Janae Sharp on positive developments in healthcare. They explore a range of topics, including the World Health Organization's global digital health initiative called Guide, the Lorna Breen Act's potential reauthorization, New York City's legal actions against social media platforms for their contribution to the youth mental health crisis, financial growth in the digital health market, and the publication of Rebel Health by Susanna Fox. The podcast emphasizes the importance of digital health as a tool for global health improvement while addressing the need for mental health support among healthcare providers and the youth. Additionally, it discusses the potential of digital health to reach underserved communities and highlights the role of patients in healthcare innovation.

Megan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT 

Janae Sharp, Founder, The Sharp Index