In this episode of the Healthcare Market Matrix, John Farkas kicks things off with a conversation with Dr. Neal Patel, a healthcare industry expert from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Together, they discuss cybersecurity, interoperability, and the implementation of AI in healthcare. Dr. Patel also emphasizes the importance of understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI and the need for careful deployment. 

This far-reaching and thought-provoking conversation covers Dr. Patel’s long association with Vanderbilt, where he has been since 1997. During that time he has played a significant role in optimizing patient care through informatics strategies. 

Patel speaks fascinatingly about the growing threat of cyber attacks in the healthcare industry and the need for organizations to assess their vulnerabilities. He also discusses the importance of having robust cybersecurity measures in place and the challenges of balancing innovation and security.

This insightful conversation is sure to provide valuable perspectives for anyone interested in information management in healthcare.