Health Calls

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When it comes to learning about and treating the communities we serve, data is the key. But with so much data out there, how do Catholic health providers begin to sort through it all and make sense of what they find?

Jaime Dircksen, Vice President of Community Health and Well-Being at Trinity Health, joins the show to discuss how she and her team utilize data to best serve Trinity Health's patient populations. She discusses key indicators they look for, how different customizable tools can help or harm the process and how generative AI and emerging technologies offer hope and caution to caregivers looking to better connect with their patients.

Resources

• Read Dircksen's recent article in Health Progress, "New Ways to Measure Impact in Communities"
• Purchase or download CHA's A Guide for Planning and Reporting Community Benefit
• Plan to attend Community Benefit 101, CHA's vital annual program which provides the basics of community benefit programming

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

When it comes to learning about and treating the communities we serve, data is the key. But with so much data out there, how do Catholic health providers begin to sort through it all and make sense of what they find?

Jaime Dircksen, Vice President of Community Health and Well-Being at Trinity Health, joins the show to discuss how she and her team utilize data to best serve Trinity Health’s patient populations. She discusses key indicators they look for, how different customizable tools can help or harm the process and how generative AI and emerging technologies offer hope and caution to caregivers looking to better connect with their patients.

Resources

• Read Dircksen’s recent article in Health Progress, “New Ways to Measure Impact in Communities”
• Purchase or download CHA’s A Guide for Planning and Reporting Community Benefit
• Plan to attend Community Benefit 101, CHA’s vital annual program which provides the basics of community benefit programming

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

Three-dimensional printing technology has been around for decades, but has seen a rapid expansion into commercial, manufacturing and industrial use over the past few years. As it makes its way into health care, what benefits could this relatively new technology offer?

Dr. Kevin Chen, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Cardinal Glennon and Surgical Director of the 3D Lab at SSM Health, joins the show to discuss the use of 3D printing in his everyday work. Dr. Chen discusses how it can be used as an educational tool, how it affects the patient-caregiver relationship and where the technology can go in the future.

Resource

• Read the Catholic Health World story from July 2024 covering Dr. Chen’s work at the SSM Health 3D Lab

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

Every day, new technologies are making their way into health care settings. Whether it's AI recorders and transcribers or robotic surgical tools, it's a reality that providers and systems must face.

Cyril Philip, Vice President of Digital Ventures at Bon Secours Mercy Health and Digital Ventures Lead at Accrete Health Partners, joins Health Calls to discuss the logistical benefits that introducing these technologies can have for care providers. He offers insight into how workflow can be optimized, how patient interactions can be prioritized and how systems can wisely manage the influx of new data and tech.

Resources

Read Cyril's interview with MedCity News

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

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As artificial intelligence is implemented into more and more aspects of health care, it can be difficult to keep up with the varying ethical considerations that arise. If Catholic health care is to thrive in this new era of technology, a robust theological perspective is necessary.

Dan Daly, Executive Director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health, returns to Health Calls to discuss how Catholic health providers can find theological guidance and ethical clarity on technological questions. He discusses Pope Francis’s perspective on AI, why human empathy is crucial, and why efficiency and profit cannot be the ministry’s ultimate goals.

Resources

Visit the Center for Theology and Ethics in Health Care’s new website

Revisit Dan Daly’s previous Health Calls episode on the Center’s mission and values

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

As artificial intelligence is implemented into more and more aspects of health care, it can be difficult to keep up with the varying ethical considerations that arise. If Catholic health care is to thrive in this new era of technology, a robust theological perspective is necessary.

Dan Daly, Executive Director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health, returns to Health Calls to discuss how Catholic health providers can find theological guidance and ethical clarity on technological questions. He discusses Pope Francis’s perspective on AI, why human empathy is crucial, and why efficiency and profit cannot be the ministry’s ultimate goals.

Resources

Visit the Center for Theology and Ethics in Health Care’s new website

Revisit Dan Daly’s previous Health Calls episode on the Center’s mission and values

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

Emerging technologies can help health care providers with a multitude of daily tasks from efficient data processing to helping doctors with bedside conversations. But can it be used in the realm of spiritual care and whole person care?

Theresa Edmonson, Vice President of Spiritual Health for Providence St. Joseph Health, and Antonina Olszewski, Vice President of Spiritual Care for Mission Integration at Ascension, join the show to discuss the latest trends in technology and spiritual care. The two highlight the recent work of CHA’s Spiritual Care Advisory Council, explain why they feel hopeful about the future of AI in spiritual care settings, and reflect on how the foundresses and founders of Catholic health care can inspire us as we move boldly into the future.

Resources 

• Access the latest resources from CHA’s celebration of Spiritual/Pastoral Care Week
• Learn more about CHA’s Spiritual Care Advisory Council here

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

As one of the country’s highest producers of carbon emissions, health care has a special responsibility in helping solve the ongoing climate crisis. What opportunities exist for health systems to make immediate improvements to their carbon footprint, and how can they set themselves up for a sustainable future?

Dan Misleh, co-founder of the Catholic Climate Covenant, joins Health Calls to talk about the many partnerships his organization is rallying around. He highlights the non-profit’s Catholic Energies program, lists the financial benefits of making sustainable changes, and encourages Catholic health providers to think about how climate action can be a way to live out their mission.

Resources

Register for CHA’s Feast of St. Francis Webinar, Catholic Healthcare Sows Hope and Action for Creation

Get involved with the organizations mentioned in today’s episode

• Catholic Climate Covenant
• Catholic Energies
• Project Drawdown
• DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

When working with patients, it is essential for palliative care providers to have goal-oriented conversations. Without them, caregivers may not efficiently and collaboratively meet the patients' needs and goals for their own care. How can new technologies enhance these conversations, both from a productivity and a human relationship standpoint?

Matthew Gonzales, MD, of the Institute for Human Caring at Providence, joins the conversation to discuss IHC, the center’s successes, and its use of generative artificial intelligence. Gonzales lays out how “EmpathyAI” can enhance caregiver-to-patient interactions and lead to better outcomes for patients in a goal-aligned care model.

Resources

Visit the IHC’s official website to learn more about its work

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.

As the world of technology spins faster and faster, responses can vary to the rapid pace of change and innovation. Fear, excitement, caution – everyone has an idea of how to respond. What does Catholic tradition and faith have to say?

Dr. Joseph Vukov, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University of Chicago and author of Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence, joins Health Calls to offer his thoughts on what Catholicism has to offer to this technological moment. Dr. Vukov and Brian discuss specific ways that technology can benefit and disrupt the mission of Catholic health care, all while keeping in mind the truth of what it means to be “human” in a digital age.

Resources

Purchase Dr. Vukov’s book, Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Health Calls is available on the following podcast streaming platforms:

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Learn more about The Catholic Health Association of the United States at www.chausa.org.