Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT

Episoder

• Inside Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s 2 Million Square Foot Smart Hospital with Jeremy Meller 03.07.2026 21min

  In this episode, Jeremy Meller, CIO, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, shares lessons learned from opening a 2 million square foot hospital designed with AI, robotics, and real-time location systems at its core. He discusses how simulation-driven planning, “Cardboard City,” and integrated technologies like autonomous robots and virtual nursing are transforming patient experience, clinician workflows, and hospital operations.
• Scaling Value-Based Care Through Strategic Partnerships with Shelby Decosta 02.07.2026 23min

  In this episode, Shelby Decosta, SVP and Chief Business Development Officer at Kaiser Permanente, discusses how strategic partnerships are expanding access to value-based care while improving quality, affordability, and patient outcomes.
• Paul Testa, MD, Chief Health Informatics Officer at NYU Langone Health 30.06.2026 21min

  In this episode, Paul Testa, MD, Chief Health Informatics Officer at NYU Langone Health, joins the podcast to discuss how AI is being leveraged to create the best possible patient experience. He shares the value of “practicing out loud” to foster transparency and collaboration, and explains why building trust among patients, clinicians, and technology leaders is essential to the successful adoption of AI in healthcare.
• Mouneer Odeh, MA, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at Cedars-Sinai 29.06.2026 28min

  In this episode, Mouneer Odeh, MA, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at Cedars-Sinai, joins the podcast to discuss the technology trends reshaping healthcare organizations and how AI is influencing changes in organizational structure. He shares how AI is helping simplify complex processes and explores the evolving relationship between people and technology, emphasizing the importance of using innovation to augment human capabilities and improve care delivery.
• Susan Goodson, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 26.06.2026 13min

  In this episode, Susan Goodson, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, joins the podcast to discuss the adoption of ambient scribe technology and other AI tools that are transforming healthcare operations. She shares how AI is reshaping organizational culture, fostering innovation, and helping care teams work more efficiently while enhancing the experience for both clinicians and patients.
• Maria Sexton, MBA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at University Health System 23.06.2026 28min

  In this episode, Maria Sexton, MBA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the growing need to expand patient access and deliver more seamless healthcare experiences. She shares insights on emerging developments shaping the industry and explains how rapid experimentation and innovation are helping organizations adapt, improve operations, and better meet the needs of patients and care teams.
• Reimagining Pediatric Care Through AI and Innovation with Omkar Kulkarni 19.06.2026 18min

  In this episode, Omkar Kulkarni, MPH, Vice President, Chief Innovation & Transformation Officer, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Founder & Managing Director, KidsX, discusses how AI and digital health are transforming patient access, care delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of IT Applications at Houston Methodist 17.06.2026 25min

  In this episode, Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of IT Applications at Houston Methodist, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s digital priorities for 2026 and the technologies shaping the future of healthcare delivery. She shares insights on the growing role of ambient listening solutions in reducing documentation burden, improving clinician efficiency, and enabling care teams to spend more time focused on patients.
• Tomas Gregorio, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Care New England Health System 16.06.2026 17min

  In this episode, Tomas Gregorio, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Care New England Health System, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s partnership with Rhode Island College and the development of training programs that help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. He also shares insights on the use of ambient listening technologies and how he is leveraging AI to improve efficiency, support clinicians, and advance digital innovation across the health system.
• Sarah Greichen, Chief Information & Innovation Officer at Sedgwick County Health Center 15.06.2026 23min

  In this episode, Sarah Greichen, Chief Information & Innovation Officer at Sedgwick County Health Center, joins the podcast to discuss addressing staffing demands and reducing administrative burden through technology and innovation. She shares strategies for solving capacity challenges and explores opportunities to strengthen and improve healthcare delivery in rural communities.
• Dwight Raum, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Rochester Regional Health 14.06.2026 25min

  In this episode, Dwight Raum, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Rochester Regional Health, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of AI in healthcare, including its costs, benefits, and long-term potential. He shares how technology can help reduce clinician burnout and address growing supply-and-demand challenges by supporting care teams, improving efficiency, and expanding access to care.
• Crystal Broj, CPDHTS, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Medical University of South Carolina 12.06.2026 20min

  In this episode, Crystal Broj, CPDHTS, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses how MUSC is using AI, automation, and digital tools to improve patient access, streamline operations, and reduce workforce burden. She shares lessons from scaling voice AI across the enterprise, the importance of workflow redesign and governance, and her vision for a future where AI agents work seamlessly alongside healthcare teams.
• Luis E. Taveras, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Jefferson Health 11.06.2026 16min

  In this episode, Luis E. Taveras, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Jefferson Health, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care across the communities Jefferson Health serves. He also shares insights on the importance of AI education and awareness, highlighting how healthcare organizations can reduce fears surrounding AI adoption and help teams embrace technology as a tool to enhance care delivery.
• Building a Consumer-Centered Future for Healthcare with Deb Muro 10.06.2026 14min

  In this episode, Deb Muro, Chief Information Officer, El Camino Hospital, discusses how healthcare organizations are adapting to consumer expectations, leveraging AI to improve access and operational efficiency, and creating more personalized patient experiences. She also shares insights on agentic AI, smart healthcare environments, and the future of technology-enabled care.
• David Kelly, Chief of Ambulatory Operations and Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Mary Rutan Health 09.06.2026 23min

  In this episode, David Kelly, Chief of Ambulatory Operations and Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Mary Rutan Health, joins the podcast to discuss financial assistance programs that help patients access the care they need. He also shares insights on the importance of care coordination and strategic partnerships in improving patient outcomes, enhancing the care experience, and supporting long-term organizational success.
• Brian Lancaster, VP/CIO of Information Systems at Children’s Mercy Kansas City 08.06.2026 19min

  In this episode, Brian Lancaster, VP/CIO of Information Systems at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, joins the podcast to discuss building effective AI governance processes and measuring success as organizations adopt new technologies. He shares how innovation is improving operational efficiency and explores how healthcare leaders are reshaping the “front door” of healthcare to expand access and create a more seamless patient experience.
• Rajiv Pramanik, MD, CIO and CHIO at Contra Costa Health 08.06.2026 13min

  In this episode, Rajiv Pramanik, MD, CIO and CHIO at Contra Costa Health, joins the podcast to discuss leveraging automation and technology to drive cost efficiencies across healthcare operations. He shares insights on navigating regulatory changes, establishing effective governance structures, and aligning IT strategy with organizational goals in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
• Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care 05.06.2026 22min

  In this episode, Gary Janchenko, D.Sc., Chief Information Officer at Central Ohio Primary Care, joins the podcast to discuss how AI-powered note-writing tools are helping reduce the burden of clinical documentation. He shares his perspective on using AI to reconnect clinicians with the meaningful aspects of their work, emphasizing that the technology is designed to support and empower healthcare professionals rather than replace them.
• Ryan Cameron on Building the Future of Pediatric Care with AI and Innovation 04.06.2026 24min

  In this episode, Ryan Cameron, Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Children's Nebraska, shares how his team is leveraging AI, real-time data, and human-centered design to improve care delivery across pediatric settings. He discusses innovative initiatives ranging from school-based telehealth and Medicaid automation to command center technology and empowering clinicians to build their own digital solutions.
• AI, Interoperability, and the Future of Community Health with Isaiah Nathaniel 03.06.2026 20min

  In this episode, Isaiah Nathaniel, CPHIMS, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer (SVP & CIO), Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc., shares his vision for using AI, interoperability, and digital health to strengthen care delivery for underserved communities. He discusses leading a major Epic implementation, reducing administrative burdens for clinicians, and building a more connected healthcare ecosystem centered on the patient.