HIMSSCast is a podcast produced by the HIMSS Media editorial team behind Healthcare IT News, MobiHealthNews, and Healthcare Finance News. In each episode, editors from are joined by special guests from around the health tech industry to discuss major news stories or trends in the space. The aim of the show is to add depth, analysis and color to our ongoing coverage of the digital health, health tech and healthcare finance realms, as well as to facilitate lively conversations about hot health ...
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Learn the latest news, trends, and insights into what’s happening in healthcare IT with the Healthcare IT Today podcast hosts, John Lynn and Colin Hung.
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HIMSSCast: Use of AR, VR and AI tools across the healthcare landscape
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By never losing sight of patient care, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other technologies can help to transition healthcare from a reactive, fee-for-service model to a value-based, proactive one, says one tech strategist.By HIMSS Media
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Fresenius Kabi presents: How can auto-programming smart pumps help nurses organize infusions?
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Learn how iatricSystems’ Accelero Connect® can work with the Ivenix Infusion SystemBy HIMSS Media
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Is Epic the Biggest Obstacle to Interoperability in Healthcare? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 144
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For the 144th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are discussing interoperability in healthcare! We kick this episode off by debating whether or not Epic is the biggest obstacle to interoperability in healthcare. Then we discuss the other obstacles we can see to interoperability. Next, we try to problem-solve and talk about what could be …
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HIMSSCast: Getting to better clinical data exchange
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Payers need access to timely, accurate member data for their quality reporting needsBy HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Combatting healthcare misinformation in the age of AI
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What should the healthcare industry be doing to push back on public health misinformation and disinformation – especially as genAI and deepfakes make the problem more challenging?By HIMSS Media
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For the 143rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are discussing 4 random health IT questions provided by our colleague! First, we discuss which aspects of AI worry us when it comes to healthcare/health IT. Then we talk about the things in health IT that we feel are mid. The third random topic we discuss in this episode is the health IT c…
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HIMSSCast: Improving the overlooked, middle section of revenue cycle
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A hospital’s financial success depends on the crucial period between patient registration and claims submissionBy HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: A digital first approach streamlines credentialing and licensing
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Real-time API technology saves administrative burdenBy HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: HIMSS’ NursePitch™ initiative encourages nurse-led innovation
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2024 winner Ilana Borkenstein shares advice for nurse entrepreneursBy HIMSS Media
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HFMA Annual Conference Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 142
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For the 142nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are doing a preview of the HFMA Annual Conference! To kick this episode off, we discuss what we think the biggest topic of conversation will be at the upcoming HFMA Conference. Then we speculate on what content we will see around AI during HFMA. Next, we debate over where AI, Machine Learn…
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TigerConnect presents: Give patients’ families a window into their child’s care
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How real-time messaging helps one hospital keep families connectedBy HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Advancing FHIR exchange to improve prescribing at the VA
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Using the FHIR standard can help organizations like the VA connect rapidly to drug data, paving the way for real-time surveillance that is improving patient safety and identifying adverse events tied to medication.By HIMSS Media
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Concord Technologies presents: Don’t Swing for the Fences: How to Implement AI in a Way That is Practical
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Deploying AI for document management drives operational efficienciesBy HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Where smaller health systems can start with AI
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Brent T. Hoard, a partner at Troutman Pepper and artificial intelligence expert, advises smaller hospitals and health systems on where to begin - most likely with a vendor.By HIMSS Media
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For the 141st episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the results from the recent Swaay.Health marketing Survey to learn about health IT media by the numbers. We kick this episode off by looking at AI. AI has been a hot topic for health IT, but are people getting tired of talking about it? Next, we discuss which health IT to…
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HIMSSCast: Challenges and opportunities for home care
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Rising demand and shrinking budgets, including CMS’ 2.89% slash last year, challenge the homecare industry.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: The implications of Biden's executive order
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EO marks the first significant step to ensure critical protocols are in place to protect safety and privacy in the new world of AI.By HIMSS Media
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Will the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Wake Up Healthcare? - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 140
For the 140th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. To kick this episode off, we share our insights on what has happened in the two months since the attack. Then we discuss whether or not we think this will be the inciting incident for healthcare organizations to wake up about their…
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HIMSSCast: How allergies and asthma affect patients, the ER and hospital finances
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About 80 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Eliciting the greatest value from an EHR
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Joncé Smith, senior executive strategic advisory consultant at Stoltenberg Consulting, talks assessing the current state of EHRs, new version upgrade best practices, enhancing EHR functionality, and the best way to train staff on optimal EHR utilization.By HIMSS Media
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Fresnius Kabi presents: Redesigning infusion therapy to ease nurses’ documentation burden
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Smart Ivenix pumps address critical challenges of infusion deliveryBy HIMSS Media
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Patient Experience Insights - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 139
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For the 139th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the patient experience! Putting patients first and focusing on the patient experience is something a lot of organizations have been talking about as a priority for a while now, but do they really mean it? We kick off this episode by diving into this topic and debating whe…
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Arcadia presents: Unlocking Big Data podcast, season 2, episode 5: Emerging Technologies’ Impact on the Future of Healthcare Delivery
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John Halamka, Mayo Clinic Platform president, and Arcadia president and CEO Michael Meucci, discuss how healthcare organizations and policymakers must collaborate to ensure that AI is used ethically and equitably in care delivery.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: The need to shift hospitalization to the home
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The future of acute hospital care at home amid questions of the end of the CMS waiver this year.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Developing patient-centric analytics for population health (brought to you by Wolters Kluwer)
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Regenstrief Institute research scientist Brian Dixon discusses how the intersection of patient engagement, social determinants of health, AI-enabled clinical decision support and more can help providers with their population health management.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: The high healthcare costs paid by the poorest Americans
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Brookings Institution research proposes new policy in MedicareBy HIMSS Media
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For the 138th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are doing a recap of the recent HIMSS conference! First, we discuss the main takeaways for health IT we walked away with. Then, we talk about the companies we thought stood out at the conference. We also discuss what topics we think should have been talked about at HIMSS but weren’t. Lastl…
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HIMSSCast: New study digs into providers' beliefs on the future of AI in healthcare
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James McHugh, managing director at Berkeley Research Group, discusses the firm's new study, which reveals great optimism among provider organization executives on deploying artificial intelligence in the next three years.By HIMSS Media
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Arcadia presents: Unlocking Big Data podcast, season 2, episode 4: The Promise of AI for All
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Luis M. Ahumada, director of health data science and analytics at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and Jake Hochberg, VP of analytics and chief analytics officer at Arcadia, discuss how smaller organizations can prepare to leverage AI tools.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Security challenges on healthcare's horizon
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Heightened regulatory scrutiny, growing access to systems, poorly controlled cloud environments and significant deals activity will force healthcare CISOs, CIOs and other security leaders to bolster the defenses.By HIMSS Media
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Important Healthcare Technologies That Have Fallen Off the Radar - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 137
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With the world of healthcare constantly updating and evolving, it’s very easy for topics and technologies to be forgotten and left behind. Though we may forget it in the excitement of something new, these technologies don’t stop being important and effective for our organizations. So for the 137th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are p…
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HIMSSCast: Value-based contracts benefit whole person care
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Risk-based contracts allow providers to think about the whole person, rather than focusing on billing for services, says Jaja Okigwe, CEO of First Choice Health.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: AI’s ability to enhance IVF success rates
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Israeli IVF startup looks to democratize fertility coverage in the United StatesBy HIMSS Media
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Arcadia presents: Unlocking Big Data podcast, season 2, episode 3: Extracting the Most from Your Organization’s Healthcare Data
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Julius Bogdan, vice president and general manager of digital health advisory - North America at HIMSS, and Mary Kuchenbrod, vice president of data operations at Arcadia, discuss strategies for gaining the best possible insights from a data ecosystem.By HIMSS Media
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Ripped from the Headlines: Is Healthcare More Risky Because of Consolidation? - Healthcare IT Today Episode 136
For the 136th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are taking a look at the recent headlines to discuss if healthcare has become more risky due to consolidation. The first news we look at is the massive Change Healthcare breach and how the size of your organization causes major risk when security incidents happen. Then we take a look at Wa…
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MEDITECH presents: Optimize care team experiences with an AI-powered EHR
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Expanse creates clinical documentation and surfaces important insightsBy HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Vulnerabilities of the ubiquitous web apps in healthcare
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Johannes Ullrich, dean of research at the SANS Technology Institute, offers healthcare CISOs, CIOs and other security leaders advice on how best to protect their organizations from the vulnerabilities that lie within web apps.By HIMSS Media
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Healthcare Entrepreneur Myth Busting - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 135
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For the 135th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are busting some myths about being a healthcare entrepreneur! First, we discuss what topics can be the hardest to accept for company founders who are new to healthcare. Then, we examine the corporate landscape with all of the recent layoffs and tight margins to see if this is a good time t…
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HIMSSCast: AdventHealth trains nurses to put evidence into practice
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The health system uses technology to ensure nursing residents can integrate research into their jobs.By HIMSS Media
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Arcadia presents: Unlocking Big Data podcast, season 2, episode 2: Building the Infrastructure for Data Analytics
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Powerful new technologies can produce insights from previously siloed data but need the support of a strong IT infrastructure. Albert Duntugan, UCLA Health’s chief data officer, and Nick Stepro, Arcadia’s chief product and technology officer, discuss how healthcare organizations can build an infrastructure strategy.…
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HIMSSCast: What does 2024 hold in store for the patient experience?
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Chrissy Daniels, chief experience officer at Press Ganey, says this year the patient experience must prioritize accessibility and equity in care. She shows how hospitals and health systems can accomplish this and much more.By HIMSS Media
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ViVE 2024 Preview - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 134
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ViVE 2024 is rapidly approaching! The conference will be held in Los Angeles on February 25 – 28 this year, so for the 134th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are sharing our thoughts, predictions, and tips. First, we share what we are looking forward to the most at ViVE 2024. Then we debate who we think will be the most talked about co…
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HIMSSCast: Long-term strategies to maintain and optimize EHRs
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Peyman Zand, chief strategy officer at consulting firm CereCore and a former provider CIO, discusses when its time to optimize an EHR, the best place to start, who should be involved, and much more.By HIMSS Media
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TigerConnect presents: Improve operating room efficiency and turnover times
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Coordinate surgical team communication with a unified platformBy HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Second leap of automation is now taking place
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Prior authorization, complex claims, automated payments are now being tackled, says Venkat Kavarthapu, CEO of Edifecs.By HIMSS Media
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Arcadia presents: Unlocking Big Data podcast, season 2, episode 1: The business case for investing in a data analytics platform
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Implementing analytics and AI solutions aims to drive efficiency but can create disruptions for staff. Albert Marinez, Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Analytics Officer, and Michael Meucci, Arcadia’s President and CEO, discuss the concept of leading with empathy to encourage trust and adoption of new tools.…
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For the 133rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about ambient clinical voice! We kick off this episode by debating the percentage of clinicians we think are going to adopt ambient clinical voice. Next, we discuss the key factors in determining which vendors will be successful in this market. Then, we debate whether we think …
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HIMSSCast: The issue of payers' legacy tech
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Insurance has a long enrollment process that goes against the modern technology experience in all other areas of our lives, says National Practice Leader Gay Davis of Noyo.By HIMSS Media
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HIMSSCast: Managing critical patient feedback in real-time
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In a short time online, organizations can capture more patient concerns, reduce more open cases and improve staff experiences, says Alpa Vyas of Stanford Health Care and Dr. Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics and The Cleveland Clinic.By HIMSS Media
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6 Big Tech Companies in Healthcare - Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 132
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For the 132nd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about 6 big tech companies in healthcare. But rather than just picking 6 big tech companies, we are going to have a little fun with it by leaving that selection up to random chance! We have compiled a list of 10 possible big tech companies to discuss and throughout the episode,…
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