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Recognizing the front-line healthcare professionals’ contributions fosters a culture of innovation and problem-solving within healthcare organizations.

In this episode, Ann Louise Puopolo, Chair of the Customer Advisory Board at RLDatix, shares insightful thoughts on the challenges facing healthcare staffing and how technology can revolutionize patient care.  She highlights the pivotal role of nurses and the need to optimize their usage to ensure better outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers. Throughout this interview, Ann Louise delves into the significance of leveraging data and analytics to optimize workforce utilization. She also discusses the potential impact of digital transformation on healthcare delivery. 

Don't miss this episode, as Ann Louise offers valuable insights to shape the future of healthcare delivery!

Coaching can be highly beneficial for leaders in transition, helping them navigate new roles and challenges with a clear goal in mind.

In this episode, Saul Marquez interviews Dr. Mike Horne, a seasoned HR and organizational development leader, who discusses his approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself, trusting others, and having clear goals. He recounts his experiences with leaders and organizations, highlighting the value of listening, respect, and continuous development. Dr. Horne emphasizes the importance of knowing yourself, including your biases and values, to become an effective leader. He also explains why successful people often seek continuous improvement and benefit from having someone to challenge their assumptions.

Tune in and learn how to elevate your leadership skills and organizational effectiveness with practical tips and expert advice from Dr. Mike Horne!

Discover the importance of an end-to-end platform that simplifies the pre-treatment workflow and ensures collaborative care between dental and medical experts.

In this episode, Alice Limkakeng shares her insights on transitioning to digital workflows, streamlining patient experiences, and the pivotal role of technology in bridging the gap between medicine and dentistry. She also discusses the challenges and opportunities for dental professionals entering this field and how her platform is designed to simplify and optimize care from end-to-end.

Sit back and join us for a compelling conversation with Alice Limkakeng.

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The recent HFMA conference revealed growing confidence in AI's capabilities among healthcare professionals.

In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO and co-founder of AKASA, discusses the innovative work of his firm, a technology company leveraging generative AI to enhance healthcare revenue cycles. He explains how their AI tools streamline complex tasks like medical coding and prior authorization, making them more efficient and reliable. Malinka emphasizes the importance of building trust in AI by allowing staff to understand and verify the AI's recommendations, touching on the increasing acceptance of AI in healthcare and the need for real-world examples to demonstrate its effectiveness. He also shares his insights from the recent HFMA conference, noting a shift towards greater confidence in AI's potential and encouraging listeners to explore AKASA’s educational content and reach out for tailored solutions. 

Tune in and learn how AI tools like AKASA can address labor challenges in medical coding by making skilled workers more efficient.

AI plays a crucial role in creating personalized sleep medicine based on collected sleep data.

In this episode, Raj Mills, the Chief Technology Officer at Sleep Number, shares insights into the company's innovative sleep solutions, such as smart bed technology that tracks and personalizes sleep metrics. She explains how Sleep Number sets itself apart from competitors through its dedication to science and data, analyzing over 22 billion hours of sleep data and offering downloadable sleep reports for physicians. Raj stresses the impact of sleep on cardiovascular, cognitive, and metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of collaborations with health systems and leveraging AI for personalized sleep medicine. She also explores the shift towards consumer-driven healthcare, sleep apnea, fall prevention, and comfortable end-of-life options. 

Tune in and learn how better sleep can enhance your health and well-being!

Many founders transition from other industries, seeking to improve healthcare, but often underestimate its complexities.

In this episode, Jordan Harmon, former Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, and Commercialization Officer at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and his passion for advancing the healthcare industry, highlighting the high failure rates of startups, emphasizing the necessity of a clear strategy for success. He shares insights on the importance of understanding the complexities of healthcare, such as HIPAA regulations and the need for resilience, and discusses the significance of diving deep into the healthcare landscape. Host Saul Marquez adds to the conversation by stressing the need for a clear mission and strategy, understanding market challenges, and the value of mentorship. Reflecting on his own career pivot and the impact of faith and data on his success, Jordan stresses innovation, economic considerations, and patient outcomes, encouraging listeners to collaborate and drive healthcare forward.

Tune in and learn how to navigate the healthcare industry and make a meaningful impact!

Can you imagine a platform dedicated to retaining human involvement alongside AI and ML applications ensuring that judgment remains a vital component in decision-making processes?

In the latest episode Live at ViVE, Dave Sohigian, CTO at Large at Workday, provides thought-provoking insights on topics such as the AI Hype Cycle, reshaping healthcare delivery in 2024, technological innovations in patient care, and critical issues of data security and privacy. He discusses how AI and ML are changing the landscape of technology and how organizations can harness their power to drive tangible outcomes. In this conversation, Dave also emphasizes how Workday is applying AI in its applications and the critical role of human intelligence in ensuring the responsible use of AI and ML.

Stay tuned for an eye-opening conversation with Dave Sohigian on how AI is reshaping the future of healthcare.

The transformative potential of AI in healthcare is no secret, but there are certain limitations and risks associated with its generalization.

In this episode of the AHIP 2024 series, Yoni Shtein, CEO of Laguna Health, discusses how his company uses conversational AI to enhance care management for health plans. He explains how Laguna leverages ambient listening and a large language model to analyze conversations between care managers and members, improving efficiency, outcomes, and effectiveness in chronic, high-risk, or acute care management. The technology aligns with the needs of regional and national payers and facilitates better member service and patient outcomes. Yoni emphasizes integrating new technology in Interactive Care Planning (ICP), utilizing virtual, multimodal interactions like telephonic chat text, and highlights companies such as Abridge, Ambience, Nabla, and Suki for capturing language across mediums to gain valuable insight He also covers the pros and cons of conversational AI in healthcare, addressing cybersecurity risks and AI hallucinations while emphasizing the importance of recognizing opportunities and concerns. 

Tune in and learn how conversational AI is starting to leave its mark on healthcare!

AI offers customizable, Lego-like solutions for health systems, providing genuinely modular and flexible coding tailored to your specific needs, whether it's clinical billing or value-based care.

In this episode, Hamid Tabatabaie, co-founder and CEO of CodaMetrix, discusses medical coding and the revolutionary ways AI is making coding automation a possibility and a reality. He explores how CodaMetrix, with its roots in Mass General Brigham, is transforming the revenue cycle by enhancing coding accuracy and harnessing the full potential of clinical data. Hamid also introduces the concept of value-based coding, a holistic approach that promises to streamline coding processes across various departments within health systems. He also provides insights on CodaMetrix's exciting collaborations and developments, including their partnership with Epic and their plans for scaling. 

Whether you're a healthcare professional, tech enthusiast, or someone curious about the future of medical coding, this episode is packed with insights you will want to take advantage of. Let's dive in!

Andrew L'Huillier, a leader in the diagnostics industry, joins us to discuss his work on groundbreaking diagnostic products. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in regulatory compliance, drug discovery, and the implementation of cGMP guidelines. Discover how precision medicine is revolutionizing healthcare and improving patient care.

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