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In this episode of Touch Point, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss how healthcare organizations can maximize the value of their data through a seven-step data maturity model. They explore the challenges and opportunities in managing healthcare data—from initial modeling to data marketplaces—using real-world examples from healthcare projects. Chris and Reed highlight how structured data management can turn data into a strategic asset, enabling predictive insights that improve patient experiences, streamline operations, and boost clinical outcomes. By following this model, organizations can save time, cut costs, and make more proactive, impactful decisions that support a patient-centered approach.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss essential traits for healthcare leaders facing industry-wide transformation. They explore adaptive leadership styles, including transformational leadership, which fosters loyalty, creativity, and resilience. The episode also discusses the four C’s of Leading Through Change and offers practical insights for navigating healthcare's unique challenges. Jill Austin joins the show to discuss her new book, Transformative Leadership: Self-Mastery for the New Voice of Business Success.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the significant disruptions currently transforming the US healthcare system, from innovations reshaping service delivery to changes in how the market operates and how patients receive care. They outline five major disruptive trends and discuss how health systems can build resilience in the face of these changes. This episode also features an insightful interview with Mike Schneider from Greystone, where he shares his perspective on the evolving digital expectations within health systems and offers an exclusive sneak peek of what to expect at HCIC this year.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the concept of consumer-driven healthcare and why it often falls short of true "shopping" experiences, discussing how factors like insurance coverage, geographic limitations, and health drivers complicate decision-making for patients. From the pitfalls of online appointment scheduling to the limitations of "reserve your spot" features in emergency departments, they break down how healthcare systems must improve UX/UI design to better serve patients.

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In this episode, Reed Smith and Chris Boyer the "drivers of health," healthcare consumerism, and the role of marketing in shaping patient experiences. They explore how social, economic, and environmental factors impact health, how consumers are increasingly empowered in their care decisions, and how a strategic, consumer-focused approach can drive meaningful change.

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In this episode, Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore how the concept of ROI in healthcare digital experience extends beyond financial returns to impact patient care, operations, and sustainability. They break down ROI into three key areas: growth, cost savings, and improving experience and highlight how digital tools like telemedicine, patient portals, and automation drive patient acquisition, streamline operations, and improve both patient and provider experiences.

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In this episode, Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the critical decision organizations face between adopting point-based solutions vs. integrated platforms. They delve into the pros and cons of each approach, highlighting the importance of aligning these choices with organizational needs - and share how holistic frameworks and AI-powered technologies can elevate user experiences in healthcare, improving efficiency, patient satisfaction, and operational outcomes.

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the evolution of search engine optimization and the growing impact of generative AI, exploring how large language models (LLMs) and their capabilities in natural language processing (NLP) can impact SEO efforts. They also touch on the benefits and challenges of AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization), highlighting how it automates content generation, data analysis, and task efficiency. Their conversation with Carrie Liken also offers insight into how businesses can optimize their strategies for AI-driven search environments.

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In this milestone 400th episode of the Touch Point podcast, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith reflect on the last almost eight years of podcasting, and share stories from the early days (how it began and the first few episodes), to how the topics have shifted over the years, and reflect on memorable moments throughout the show lifetime. They also are humbled to share voices messages from fans and former guests of the show: Steve Koch, Alan Shoebride, Drew Diskin, Joe Doyle, Chris Morris, Jeremy Harrison, James Gardner, Dave Dolton (of Optum), Aaron Watkins, Aaron Clifford, Cynthia Newton, Rob Rosenberg, Danny Fell and Jeremy Mittler. Thanks to all of our listeners - and here’s to 400 more!

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In this episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer explore the "flat pancake" metaphor as it applies to the evolving role of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in healthcare and discuss how with conflicting priorities and lacking a clear mandate, CDOs face unique challenges in driving digital transformation within complex healthcare systems. They are joined by Jerry Grady of the Ward Group, who shares his perspective on how health systems are evolving their approach in recruiting digital talent. 

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