In this enlightening episode, Bill talks to Scott MacLean, CIO for MedStar Health about the intricacies, challenges, and opportunities presented by AI technology. Scott reflects on the balance between personal and professional life, sharing his own wellness journey as an empty nester and marathon runner. How does Scott's focus on personal health translate into effective leadership in healthcare? What challenges arise when adopting generative AI, especially on the clinical side where issues like PHI and accuracy must be considered? The conversation also delves into Scott's role on the policy steering committee of Chime, an organization evolving with the role of the CIO. How is Chime helping to shape policy in D.C., particularly around issues like unique patient identifiers and rural broadband? Lastly, the discussion pivots to vendor relationships, offering valuable insights for any vendor aiming to work with CIOs.

Key Points:
- AI in Healthcare
- Work-life Balance
- Policy Advocacy
- Vendor Relationships
- Rural Healthcare Challenges

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Today on TownHall Karla Arzola, Chief Information Officer at Rocky Mountain Human Services speaks with Linda Williams, Clinical Manager - Ambulatory Care at Kingman Regional Medical Center. Given the geographical vastness of their rural setting, why did KRMC decide to develop a program specifically for Hepatitis C? How did MEDITECH support KRMC as they developed their program? What are the critical considerations when identifying the need for specialized healthcare programs in a community such as Hepatitis C? How did they promote awareness for the program to make sure patients were getting treatment? What outcomes have they seen after having the program in place for three years? How are they looking to expand into similar approaches?

Read about Kingman Regional Medical Center's program success story with support from MEDITECH: https://ehr.meditech.com/success-stories/kingman-regional-medical-center-aims-for-hepatitis-c-elimination?utm_source=this-week-health&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=success-stories

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Today on TownHall, we are taking another look back at an episode from last fall. In this episode Brett Oliver, Family Physician and Chief Medical Information Officer at Baptist Health interviewed Christopher McGhee, CEO at Current Health about the many benefits of the hospital at home model. What has he learned over the years of working in the home-based care space that other organizations can learn from? What are the most common clinical use cases that he has seen? Where does he see the biggest opportunities right now for organizations implementing hospital at home?

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Today BIll is joined by the Clearsense team of Charles Boicey, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer and Rick Shepardson, Chief Strategy Officer to delve into the world of data integration and AI in healthcare. What will it take for us to be able to educate AI models to be able to use them to interact with humans? Is healthcare data in a form that is usable by these models and if not, how can we get them to a place where they are? How can we clean data so that little input variations are standardized, and what considerations does that uncover? How do Charles and Rick feel about the pace of AI, and where do they see it heading in the near future?

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Adrian Ang, CEO and Co-founder at Aevice Health joins Bill for the news. Adrian opens up about his personal struggle with asthma, which led to the founding of Aevice Health in 2018. He shares insights on their innovative smart wearable stethoscope designed to help patients with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Phenomenal Disease (COPD) manage their conditions at home. This engaging conversation pivots to the efficacy of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in solving many patient and provider problems in rural healthcare. Could these RPM solutions provide an avenue for continuous monitoring, effective disease management, cost efficiency, and accessibility? Or are they creating another barrier with potential hidden costs, particularly for smaller hospitals and clinics? As we navigate the digital health landscape, we also touch on the controversial topic of hospitals charging electronic systems and the pros and cons of these fees. Is this a necessary evil to streamline administrative tasks and reinforce prompt care or does it cripple patient access?

Key Points:
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Cost Efficiency
- Healthcare Accessibility
- Electronic Reimbursement Charges
- Aevice Health - https://aevice.com/

News articles:
How RPM can solve many patient and provider problems in rural areas
https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/how-rpm-can-solve-many-patient-and-provider-problems-rural-areas
'It's ridiculous': Why hospitals pay millions to get paid electronically
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/its-ridiculous-why-hospitals-pay-millions-to-get-paid-electronically.html
Which big health systems do — and don't — bill for MyChart messages
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ehrs/which-big-health-systems-do-and-dont-bill-for-mychart-messages.html

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Edward McCallister, Senior VP & CIO for UPMC, joins Bill for a discussion exploring the pace at which technological advancements, such as AI, have impacted healthcare. Reflecting on the landmark shift of 2011's "meaningful use", we ponder how AI will shape the future trajectory of healthcare. How does the "carrot and stick" approach of the past relate to current advancements, especially when AI promises so much yet requires caution? What role does data management play in safeguarding sensitive information amid third-party breaches? Join us as they also discuss UPMC's innovative strategies, the role of AI and machine learning in patient care, and the challenges and promises they bring. Moreover, can the marriage of speed and accuracy between humans and computers create the ultimate healthcare synergy? Finally, as the hybrid work model reshapes the professional landscape post-pandemic, how are companies adapting to deliver value while ensuring employee well-being?

Key Points:
- AI in Healthcare
- Data Management Concerns
- UPMC's Strategies
- Machine Learning Advances
- Hybrid Work Model
- UPMC - https://www.upmc.com/

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Today on TownHall Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Lukes speaks with Chuck Podesta, Chief Information Officer at Renown Health. How did Chuck take his organization's IT department from 7% of operating expenses down to 4%? Why is it essential for CIOs to evaluate the relevancy and cost-effectiveness of innovation, like AI, against the organization's size and budget? In what ways can managed services be leveraged to achieve both savings and improvements in non-core areas, like nutrition and environmental services? How does focusing on core IT competencies impact other departments or units within a healthcare organization?

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Today on TownHall we are taking another look back at an episode from last fall. In this episode Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors talked with Kisha H. Hawthorne, SVP & Chief Operating Officer at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia about her transition from CIO to COO and the challenges and solutions her organization is currently facing. What specific challenges is her hospital facing today and how is technology being used to address them? What advice would she give CIOs looking to broaden their role in their organization? What advice does she have for next generation leaders?

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Josh Sackman, President and Co-Founder at AppliedVR joins Bill for the news. As the first digital therapeutics company to receive a unique HCPCS code, how has this groundbreaking approach to healthcare changed the dynamics of treatment? Can VR be the bridge to holistic patient care beyond hospital walls, especially for veterans? And as Apple enters the VR arena with its premium-priced Vision Pro, what strategic differences will we witness in contrast to companies like Meta? Join us as we explore these riveting advancements in healthcare technology and ponder on their far-reaching implications.

Key Points:
- Digital Therapeutics HCPCS
- VR in Healthcare
- Apple's Vision Pro
- AppliedVR - https://www.appliedvr.io/

News articles:
- Can Virtual Reality Help Ease Chronic Pain?
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/magazine/virtual-reality-chronic-pain.html

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