Best HIMSS Podcasts (2025)

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HIMSSCast: What we learned at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum 22:33

19d ago22:33

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From Brooklyn, HIMSS leaders discuss the excitement and challenges facing artificial intelligence as its healthcare applications evolve at a rapid clip.By HIMSS Media

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539 - HIMSS Europe 2025: Femtech, Synthetic Data, AI + more 49:10

20d ago49:10

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Ida Tin from Femtech Assembly, Jessica Morley from the Yale Digital Ethics Center, Sharmini Alagaratnam from DNV, and Ricardo Baptista Leite from HealthAI about the evolution of digital health in Europe, the future of femtech, responsible AI in healthcare, the challenges of synthetic da…

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544 - Tackling Sexual Health Stigma and Building Better Healthcare for Marginalised Communities 31:36

1d ago31:36

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with James Sneddon from Hyphen Health, along with advocates and creators Harper Valentine and Nova Hawthorne, about sexual health stigma and the systems that need to be fixed to make healthcare genuinely accessible for marginalised and underserved communities.Key Takeaways♀️Sexual health sti…

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HIMSSCast: Unpacking the EMR experience in Australia's public health sector 19:58

1d ago19:58

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In the second episode of our conversations with APAC health IT leaders on their EMR experience, we dive into the complexities of the technology's implementation down under. Our guests share insights on navigating challenges like interoperability, third-party integrations and data exchange journeys. They also discuss the impact of statewide consulta…

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HIMSSCast: Integris Health gets huge urgent care wins with AI 10:28

5d ago10:28

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Chief Ambulatory Executive Blake Windham shows how urgent care visit time has been driven down, patient experience has been improved and overall expense-per-visit is down thanks in part to artificial intelligence.By HIMSS Media

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543 - Developing a Business Case for Advanced Patient Flow. Nick White, Alcidion 37:16

6d ago37:16

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Nick White from Alcidion about the challenges, strategies, and frameworks involved in developing business cases for digital technology initiatives in healthcare, with a particular focus on patient flow.Nick shares his experience on aligning technology adoption with organisational p…

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542 - Improving Healthcare Systems: Using Structured Data to Enhance Quality and Safety 30:13

8d ago30:13

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Dr Dennis Rausch, Chief Medical Officer at Dedalus, and Viti Handyside, ANZ Country Product Manager for ORBIS at Dedalus, about the importance and benefits of structured data in Health IT. The episode explores the challenges and opportunities associated with embedding structured data in…

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Are Health IT Conferences Still Worth It? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 172

8d ago

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The 172nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is sponsored by Swaay.Health, and this time we’re talking about health IT conferences! We kick this episode off by analyzing the attendance of health IT conferences to see if the mix of attendees and exhibitors has changed significantly since COVID. Then we debate on whether or not health IT conf…

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HIMSSCast: An innovative new AI algorithm is transforming precision pediatrics 23:50

12d ago23:50

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The application, developed at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, can search EHRs and uncover data to identify kids who may have undiagnosed or rare conditions – and then refer them for genetic testing, helping them and their families find answers and get necessary care sooner.By HIMSS Media

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541 - Connected Care: Bridging Gaps in Modern Healthcare: The Future is on FHIR! 56:23

13d ago56:23

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Marvin Malcolm, Head of Data and Integration Architecture at Telstra Health; Duncan Weatherston, CEO of Smile Digital Health; and Keith Kranz, Manager ICT at SA Pathology.The discussion explores the role of interoperability and data standardisation in modern healthcare, focusing on…

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540 - HLTH Europe 2025 Feature Episode: Leveraging Technology for Community and Home-Based Care 36:14

15d ago36:14

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with healthcare leaders and innovators, including Auður Gudmundsdottir from Reykjavik City, Paula Bellostas Muguerza from Kearney, and fellow podcast host Shubs, along with Sophie Turner as co-host. The episode explores the digital transformation of community care services in Iceland, g…

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538 - From Ambulance to Hospital – Bridging the Interoperability Gap in Emergency Care 21:01

22d ago21:01

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Stacey Clifford and Chris Roll from Daedalus about interoperability, structured data, and ambulance workflows in the Australian healthcare context. The discussion covers the development and implementation of the amPHI platform, which enables connected electronic patient care record…

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Drafting Health IT Technologies - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 171 27:48

22d ago27:48

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There are so many incredible technologies in the health IT space, and it seems as though we are getting more every day. So, for the 171st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are drafting health IT technologies! Colin and I go back and forth drafting health IT technologies that are our favorites, that we think are the most inventive, that…

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HIMSSCast: Personalizing Cedars Sinai's virtual visits with AI 22:46

26d ago22:46

22:46

When patients complete Cedars-Sinai's artificial intelligence-assisted virtual urgent care clinic intake questions via structured chat, the AI provides clinicians with diagnoses and treatment plan recommendations.By HIMSS Media

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537 - Empowering Patients: What Changes When Patients Have Access to Their Own Health Records? 33:27

27d ago33:27

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Jane Thompson, Chief Product Officer at MediRecords, and Dr. Max Mollenkopf, a GP and practice owner in Newcastle. The discussion explores the evolving landscape of patient empowerment through access to their own health records, the impact of technology on general practice, and how Medi…

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536 - Enhancing Healthcare Access: How CareZen Pods Provide Virtual Care Access for Rural and Remote Australians 29:55

29d ago29:55

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Virtual healthcare has become a fixture in the Australian health landscape, but not everyone has the same privilege to easy access. Distance, availability, digital literacy, and cultural safety remain major barriers, especially in regional, rural, and remote communities. This episode of Talking HealthTech with Margot Morton from CareZen explores ho…

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HIMSSCast: Five strategies for sustaining momentum with AI investments 13:48

1M ago13:48

13:48

Ernst & Young Health AI and Data Leader Sezin Palmer explains how healthcare organizations should be strategic and selective, use what they have first, build with value and scale in mind, retool available talent, and partner effectively.By HIMSS Media

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535 - Digital Health Festival 2025 Feature Episode: AI, Productivity, Equity, and Innovation in Australian Healthcare 30:08

1M ago30:08

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Alan Pritchard (Director EMR and ICT Services, Austin Health), Catherine de Fontenay (Commissioner, Productivity Commission), Dr Shannon Nott (Chief Medical Officer, Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section), and Karen Gallagher (General Manager of Strategy & Consumer Experienc…

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534 - Human Empathy or Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Dr James Somauroo 27:13

1M ago27:13

27:13

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with James Somauroo, the host of The Healthtech Podcast. The episode covers the evolving landscape of digital health, the practical impact and deployment of AI in healthcare, the digital divide, and the future role of empathy in health technology. This episode was recorded live on stage…

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Buy or Sell: Medical AI Assistant - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 170

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For the 170th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are doing another round of Buy or Sell! For these episodes, we select a health IT category and then write down a list of topics and talking points in that category. We then use that list to debate each other on whether we believe it will happen, meaning we ‘buy’ it, or whether we don’t be…

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HIMSSCast: How care operating systems help health systems improve efficiency and care delivery 14:00

1M ago14:00

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Josh Clark, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's VP of quality and safety operating systems, targets the problem care operating systems aim to solve and explains how they also help improve workforce engagement and satisfaction.By HIMSS Media

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HIMSSCast: Finding EMR success in Malaysia 26:14

1M ago26:14

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Kicking off a six-part series on EMR implementation in APAC, this first episode features guests from two Malaysian hospitals sharing lessons and successes from their organizations’ decades-long digital transformation journeys.By HIMSS Media

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533 - From Vision to Impact: Uniting’s Journey with RLDatix to Enhance Workforce and Care 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Brad Kearns, Head of Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition at Uniting NSW.ACT, about the realities of workforce management in aged care and the organisation’s journey with RLDatix’s technology platforms. Recorded from the RLDatix booth at the Digital Health Festival 202…

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532 - Healthcare Facilities: How Hospital Connectivity is Evolving 13:07

1M ago13:07

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Kevin Zhu and Adrian Ha from BAI Communications about the crucial role of mobile connectivity in healthcare settings. The discussion explores how BAI Communications, with its background in broadcast technology, is working to improve mobile coverage inside hospitals and other health…

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HIMSSCast: Don't be afraid to train nurses with VR and genAI 29:16

2M ago29:16

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Dr. Tina Scott, North Carolina Central University's director of experiential learning for nursing, explains how a flexible virtual reality platform leveraging artificial intelligence improves nursing students' confidence, case prioritization skills and more.By HIMSS Media

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531 - No Patient Left Behind –Updoc CMO’s Lessons From The Battlefield 18:14

2M ago18:14

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jamie Phillips, Chief Medical Officer at Updoc, about the evolution of digital health, governance, and the challenges of delivering remote healthcare in Australia. Recorded live at Digital Health Festival 2025, the discussion covers Jamie’s journey from military medicine in the …

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530 - Not Another Healthcare Start-up: Inside the vision for McCrae Tech 12:08

2M ago12:08

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Niru Rajakumar, CEO of hospitals at McCrae Tech, about the company’s formation, its relationship with Orion Health, and the current direction of healthcare technology focused on AI and electronic patient records. The conversation explores McCrae Tech’s origins as a spin-off from Or…

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Radiology Image Sharing and AI-Enabled Patient Action in the Reputation Economy - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 169 27:44

2M ago27:44

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For the 169th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are joined by Rishi Nayyar, Co-Founder and CEO at PocketHealth, to talk about radiology image sharing! Today’s episode is sponsored by PocketHealth, whose suite of radiology solutions help enable a more modern, connected experience that keeps patient care on track. We kick this episode of…

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HIMSSCast: Texas university physician pioneering MD/MS in AI dual degree 20:12

2M ago20:12

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Dr. Ronald Rodriguez of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio discusses why AI is so important to medical education today and how he foresees his groundbreaking dual degree program influencing the industry.By HIMSS Media

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529 - Transforming Care: A collaborative Approach for implementing electronic medication management 12:49

2M ago12:49

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Catherine Lambert, Director of Clinical Operations at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Cailin Lowry, IT Project Manager at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Matthew McBride, Solutions Executive for MEDITECH Asia Pacific; and Douglas Murray, Managing Director at MEDITECH Asia Pacific. The discussion…

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HIMSSCast: Explore nursing data’s value across the organization 21:17

2M ago21:17

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Nurses may underestimate the importance of the data they collect every day, from vital signs to treatment responses; however, this information goes beyond supporting immediate care to impacting workflows and protocols throughout the hospital. Learn how nurses can better understand data and use it to improve patient care and drive innovation in this…

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528 - The PX Factor: Driving Behaviour Change and Better Outcomes in Healthcare 29:16

2M ago29:16

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Shelley Thomson, Co-founder and Director of Patient Experience Agency, about embedding patient voice and human-centred design into healthcare reform. Shelley shares Patient Experience Agency’s approach to co-designing healthcare services to deliver more personalised, outcomes-drive…

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HIMSSCast: How the Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification rules affect healthcare transactions 12:16

2M ago12:16

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FTC, DOJ now requiring more information about mergers and acquisitions before they occurBy HIMSS Media

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527 - Access to Equity: Democratising Healthcare in Regional Australia 42:06

2M ago42:06

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Elizabeth Holm Rannaleet, Head of Product for Data and Insights at Telstra Health, and Dr. Matt Burton, Lead Physician Informatician at Smile Digital Health. The discussion explores population health data in Australia, the challenges of fragmented health information, the role of da…

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526 - Access to Equity: Democratising Healthcare in Regional Australia 25:19

2M ago25:19

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Julie Sturgess, Chief Executive Officer of Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ), about democratising healthcare and driving equity in regional Australia. Julie shares her perspective on the complexities of delivering care across CCQ’s diverse region, which spans remote, rural, and out…

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CMS' Request for Input on Technology to Improve Medicine - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 168 28:32

2M ago28:32

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For the 168th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are talking about CMS’ request for input on technology to improve medicine! We kick this episode off by sharing our thoughts on CMS’s ask for input on technology for Medicare beneficiaries. Next, we debate on whether or not we think they are asking the right stakeholders and if they will …

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HIMSSCast: Three key areas of healthcare cybersecurity defense 9:29

2M ago9:29

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Peyman Zand, chief strategy officer at healthcare consulting firm CereCore, dives into artificial intelligence boosts, virtual CISOs' expertise and device management tactics.By HIMSS Media

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525 - Interoperability in practice – bridging the gap between hype and healthcare reality 46:32

2M ago46:32

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Nicole Allan and Federica Lanzo from Orion Health about the realities of interoperability in healthcare. Nicole, VP of Solutioning and Delivery, brings decades of experience implementing digital health systems globally, while Federica, Product Director for Interoperability, offers …

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[BONUS EPISODE] The Citizen Leadership Research Project: Debra Letica and Dr Viktoria Stein on Integrated Care 48:56

2M ago48:56

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In this episode of Consumer Health Partnerships, we speak with Debra Letica, former carer and citizen leader, and Dr Viktoria Stein from the International Foundation for Integrated Care, about the Citizens Leadership Research Project. They highlight the significant role of citizen leaders in co-creating integrated care systems and the impact of gen…

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524 - Mental Health as a Business Priority: Why Prevention Matters 38:38

2M ago38:38

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Sam Wood, Head of Product at Meddbase, and Greg Jennings, Chief Engagement Officer at Beyond Blue. The discussion centres on the current state of workplace mental health in Australia, the increasing importance of prevention and early intervention, and how technology and partnership…

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HIMSSCast: Investing in primary care that delivers results for employers 13:07

2M ago13:07

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The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance makes new models of coordinated care attractiveBy HIMSS Media

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523 - Digital Health in Action: Inside Western Health’s Care Connect Innovation 21:39

3M ago21:39

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Lily Liu, the Divisional Director of Digital Health at Western Health. They discuss Western Health's recent efforts in digital health transformation, focusing on Western Health Care Connect (WHCC), a system designed to consolidate patient medical information across various visits into a…

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Reactions to the Latest KLAS Reports - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 167

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For the 167th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are sharing our reactions to the latest KLAS reports! We start this episode by discussing our reactions to the US Acute Care EHR Market Share Report by KLAS. Then, we take a look at the Data & Analytics Platform Report by KLAS. Next, we share what stood out to us about the Healthcare Mana…

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HIMSSCast: What Trump's first 100 Days suggest for AI and health IT regulation 25:16

3M ago25:16

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With a big restructuring at HHS, a new executive order on AI and plenty of other changes in policy and regulation, a healthcare attorney offers some perspective for health IT developers trying to chart a strategic course for the years ahead.By HIMSS Media

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522 - Important considerations for Australian GPs when choosing an AI scribe 22:04

3M ago22:04

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Kai Van Lieshout, cofounder and CEO of Lyrebird Health, about the rise of AI scribe technology in healthcare. The discussion explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in reducing clinicians' administrative workload, AI in primary care consultation workflows, data privacy…

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HIMSSCast: Breaking down silos by uniting primary and specialty care 12:07

3M ago12:07

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How a personal experience with the healthcare system created a new focus on technology and integration in pediatric care.By HIMSS Media

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521 - How to build better healthcare technology 26:18

3M ago26:18

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Jason Brown, Chief Digital Health Officer at Metro North Health; Dr Rae Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer of eHealth Queensland; Dr Mia McLanders, Manager of Research and Innovation at Metro North Health; Fiona Armstrong, CEO at Liquid; and Kate Wylie, Director …

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Takeaways from the Healthcare Marketing and Communications Conference - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 166

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For the 165th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are taking a look back at the Healthcare Marketing and Communications Conference! We kick this episode off by discussing our biggest takeaways coming out of the Swaay.Health LIVE conference. Then we narrow our focus down to the two big panels at the conference, the press panel and the cus…

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HIMSSCast: How tech dealmaking can help with the labor shortage and much more 12:38

3M ago12:38

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James McHugh, managing director of research and consulting firm BRG, discusses his firm's new research that shows providers considering deal activity to address challenges and opportunities with AI, cybersecurity and digitization.By HIMSS Media

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520 - Lost in Translation: Fixing the Communication Gap in Healthcare 28:20

3M ago28:20

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Chris Pymble from Graphics et al., Dr Bhavesh Patel from Queensland Children’s Hospital, and Dr Brent Richards from Gold Coast Hospital. They dive into why good communication in healthcare is such a big deal and how it affects patient care and system efficiency. Key Takeaways:• Effectiv…

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