Digital Health Leaders Podcast

In this episode of Digital Health Leaders, Russ Branzell, CEO and President at CHIME, welcomes Rebecca Woods, a former CIO and now strategic advisor at CHIME.  They discuss Bluebird Leaders, an initiative which aims to cultivate a supportive community for women in healthcare IT. Rebecca reflects on her career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and the supportive network she found wi...

Sponsored by Ellkay In this episode Russ Branzell, CEO and President at CHIME, and Amy Trainor, System Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Ochsner Health explore the lifecycle of human data in healthcare—how it's created, moved, consumed, and acted upon. 

In this episode of the CHIME Cast, we delve into the profound influence of Big Tech on the healthcare industry, featuring insights from Bradd Busick, CIO of MultiCare Health System. As technology giants invest billions into healthcare, the podcast explores how these partnerships are shaping the future of healthcare delivery, data management, and interoperability. Listeners will learn about MultiCa...

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Leader-to-Leader Podcast , a CHIME Foundation series hosted by Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME. In this episode, we welcome Jamal Khan , Chief Growth and Innovation Officer and head of the Helix Center for Applied AI & Robotics at Connection. With over two decades of experience in technology and healthcare, Jamal shares his expert insights o...

In this episode of CHIMEcast , CHIME President & CEO Russ Branzell engages in an insightful discussion with Sara Meinke, Sr. Director of Enterprise IT Ambulatory Network Innovation at Baptist Health. The conversation focuses on overcoming healthcare’s data silos and the strategies that organizations can implement to enable seamless information sharing. Sara shares her experience leading data i...

Join us on this episode of the Leader-to-Leader podcast, where CHIME CEO Russ Branzell sits down with Manny Krakaris, CEO of Augmedix, a trailblazer in the digital health space. In this engaging conversation, Manny shares his insights on navigating the digital revolution in healthcare, addressing the challenges faced by providers, and the impact of technology on patient care. They delve into the f...

Dive into a transformative conversation on CHIMEcast as Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, hosts Mike Feld, the visionary CEO of Pixel Health. This episode, titled "Building a Culture of Innovation: The Leader’s Blueprint," explores the pivotal role of human-centered technology in revolutionizing healthcare. Mike shares profound insights from his experience at Boston Children&#39...

Join us in Episode 1 of "Building a Culture of Innovation: The Leader’s Blueprint," where we delve into the transformative power of human-centered design in healthcare technology. In this episode, Barbara Casey, President of Consulting Services at Pixel Health, explores how integrating human-focused strategies is crucial for leadership in innovation. Discover how leaders can drive signif...

Regulation establishes a standardized process that aids providers in consistently delivering quality care. However, it's crucial that regulations serve to support both patients and providers, rather than impede them. Achieving this delicate balance is the order of the day. So, how can we effectively regulate AI and other emerging technologies to advance patient care without stifling innovation...

“You’re in healthcare for a reason, and it’s about the mission. It’s about the fact that we can save lives with everything we do…” – Linda Stevenson   “I truly believe anything you put out in the environment, healthcare at large, you also benefit from as part of the ecosystem.” – Saad Chaudhry   On this Digital Health Leaders podcast episode, Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, interviews f...

Unlocking the Magic of ViVE: Fostering an Atmosphere of "Access" I feel like I have a place at the table... Where does one find enriching interactions and significant dialogues with digital health trailblazers from various aspects of the industry? ViVE is the answer. On the final day of ViVE 2024, Russ Branzell, CEO and President of CHIME, engaged with Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, to...

It can feel like improvements are needed in nearly every aspect of digital healthcare; from cybersecurity and clinical optimization to a focus on patient and consumer engagement and revenue cycle… How can we address vital digital health enhancement opportunities and not only survive, but thrive ?   “I think it really comes down to prioritization.”   This installment of the Leader to Leader podcast...

Each year, the Baldrige Foundation recognizes leaders in several industry sectors through an awards program known as the Baldrige Foundation Awards for Leadership Excellence. CHIME is pleased to announce that three of our own have received the honor of recognition through this prestigious awards program for their work in the cybersecurity sector.   On this Trailblazers podcast episode, Russ Branze...

Can science be applied to tackling change within an organization? Are there tools, strategies, and approaches that can make change productive rather than overwhelming? Can leaders reshape “failure” into “learning” and encourage their people to embrace innovation?   The idea that organizations can use science to harness change features heavily on today’s Leader to Leader podcast discussion between...

Navigating Change: How to Embrace and Harness It The healthcare industry is going through a period of rapid growth and change. Workforce shortages, AI implementations, innovative technologies, changes to workflows, and more are stirring up the waters. Russ Branzell, President & CEO of CHIME, quizzes Mark Burgess, President of AGFA HealthCare, NA, on how he and his organization are adapting to...

Can compassion relieve burnout? Is the healthcare professional’s cup half empty, half full, or refillable ? Can AI help doctors return to better quality patient care?   Russ Branzell, CHIME’s President and CEO, welcomes Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, Co-President and CEO, Cooper University Health Care, to CHIME’s newest Trailblazers podcast. Dr. Mzzarelli is the author of two books related to co...

The experience of participating in a CHIME Boot Camp is unlike any other educational experience. The people and lifelong connections make it exceptional. Join Russ Branzell, CHIME’s President and CEO, as he interviews two brand new CIO Boot Camp graduates: Mike Mosquito, SVP, Digital Strategy & Innovation, Northeast Georgia Health System, and Maureen Nylin, Portfolio Manager at Oracle Corporat...

Join two seasoned healthcare experts as they delve into the hottest topics in the industry today—AI, machine learning, workforce strategies, cybersecurity, and the crucial value of connections and communication.   Russ welcomes Ed Ricks, Managing Director at Baker Tilly, to the podcast booth to discuss pressing healthcare workforce challenges and how organizations can achieve more with fewer resou...

When most of us think of AI, we envision automation, robotics, virtual assistance, and more. However, in today's episode, Russ Branzell, CEO and President of CHIME, engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Shafiq Rab, MD, LCHIME, FCHIME, CHCIO, EVP, Chief Digital Officer and System Chief Information Officer at Tufts Medicine, to explore his unique perspective—the human side of AI. Dr. Rab...

ScaleHealth Workforce Challenge Showcase at CHIME23 Fall Forum. The event in which Keith Fraidenburg and Taylor McPartland explain the Challenge Series and introduce the finalists and honorees of the Workforce Challenge.

Imagine a future where 95% of the administrative tasks nurses handle are automated. According to CHIME's President & CEO Russ Branzell, this future is not so distant—he predicts it will be a reality in as little as five years. On today's Leader to Leader podcast episode, Russ is joined by two leaders from the prestigious Cook Children's team, Charity Darnell, Vice President and Chi...

With critical workforce shortages rampant, how can digital health leaders reduce burnout of their teams? Can leaders help their teams be productive but also satisfied in their work? Is it possible to teach the workforce to prioritize their mental health and well-being?   This week’s unique CHIMECast episode focuses on the human side of healthcare. You don’t want to miss out on this podcast featuri...

Data, analytics, and AI continue to be hot topics in healthcare, with digital health leaders scrambling to make use of new AI technology and the vast stores of data being collected in healthcare. How do we extract meaning from data? Can we use AI to help us with that? Once we derive meaning from the data, how can we use it to improve patient outcomes, experiences, and costs?   This is what Phillip...

Digital health leaders have many different titles and responsibilities, but their roles, skills, and goals are always intended to improve their organizations, patient satisfaction and outcomes, and healthcare as a whole. Russ Branzell, CHIME President & CEO, sat down with Stacy Rasmussen, Vice President, IS Business Relationship Management, Planning, and Growth, UW Health, at the Healthtech Le...

As a follow up to a recent thought leadership roundtable, this week’s Leader to Leader podcast episode focuses on how healthcare leaders can work to solve the “big four” top challenges in digital healthcare today: financial pressures, labor/workforce issues, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity. Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, meets with Divurgent’s Executive Vice President o...