Perspectives on Health and Tech

An interview with Romel Khalife, Country Manager – UAE and Kuwait, Oracle Health & Life Sciences, conducted by Peter Birch during WHX Dubai 2026, about the evolution and future of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). The podcast highlights how EHRs had transformed from being mere compliance tools into strategic assets for improving healthcare, enabling population health, and supporting research. Rome...

Join this special International Nurses Day episode as we honor the extraordinary dedication and global impact of nurses—those at the heart of healthcare. In this inspiring edition, nursing professionals share their personal stories, valuable insights, and pioneering innovations that are helping redefine patient care and shape the future of the industry. Discover how nurses are leading transformati...

In this episode of  Perspectives on Health and Tech , Oracle Health sits down with Dr. Petal S. Abdool, Geriatric Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Simulation Centre, to explore how virtual reality is transforming the way clinicians are trained to assess suicide risk and respond to opioid-related emergencies.   Together, we discuss why immersive...

We stand at a transformative moment in healthcare. Artificial intelligence is moving from theory to practice, shaping the way we diagnose, treat, and engage with patients. While much of the AI conversation focuses on technology, today our focus is on the humans at the centre of care: the clinicians and their patients. This episode explores how AI can transform the NHS by driving efficiencies and p...

In this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, Oracle Health welcomes Shelagh Maloney, CEO of Digital Health Canada, for a forward-looking conversation about how Canada can build a more connected, equitable, and digitally empowered healthcare system. From advancing interoperability and clinician mobility to exploring the role of artificial intelligence in care delivery, Shelagh shares insight...

Leading organizations share how data-driven innovation transforms care delivery and patient outcomes. In this Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit 2025 keynote, Alaa "AJ" Adel, Senior Vice President of Oracle Health International, joins distinguished leaders from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom, Bajaj Group in India, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Sa...

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of two beta customers who are among the first to experience the Oracle Health EHR system and Clinical AI Agent's in an ambulatory setting. They share their firsthand experiences while working with the design and testing of this cutting-edge technology. Joining the conversation is an Oracle Health clinical executive, Ashleigh George, who...

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), Oracle Health brings together leading voices in clinical care, behavioral health, and technology to explore how data-driven innovation can help prevent suicide and improve mental health outcomes. Join Oracle Health's Danny Gladden, LCSW, MBA, Director, Behavioral Health and Social Care and Dr. Keita Franklin, Chief Behavioral Health Of...

While science and technology have driven remarkable breakthroughs, they've also created unintended barriers between clinical research and care. The complexity and cost of research limit trials to only the most well-resourced hospitals. As a result, just 3% of patients and providers participate, and doctors often lack access to or the ability to act on life-changing therapies at the point of care....

Perspectives on Health and Tech   How CAMH is Advancing Mental Health Through Innovation and Social Justice Listen in for a timely conversation in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and National Nursing Week. In this episode, Dr. Gillian Strudwick from The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Danny Gladden from Oracle Health discuss how mental health care is evolving, and ho...

In recent years, there's been a significant rise of AI technology and hyper-scalers entering the healthcare market. Listen in as two experts from Oracle Health discuss improving healthcare delivery through the integration of these technologies, particularly focusing on the role of AI and comprehensive data platforms on value-based care. Learn about improving care coordination and delivery, the shi...

Discover the Value of AI in Healthcare Are you interested in using AI tools to drive operational efficiencies within your organization, but not sure where to start? Listen in as two industry experts from HIMSS and Oracle discuss how AI is helping to transform healthcare operations and how to consider implementing AI technology in a healthcare organization. Hear about how AI is being used in health...

Generative AI is a known disruptor in healthcare today. Will this transformational technology be embraced by clinicians, patients, and healthcare organizations? Listen in as two experts from Accenture Healthcare and Oracle discuss the difference between traditional AI and GenAI, the opportunities that GenAI is presenting to the industry, and the need to lean in to utilize technology as an enabler...

As society ' s focus on mental health intensifies, technology stands at the forefront of this evolving narrative.  Listen in as this group of experts examines technology ' s paradoxical role in mental wellbeing: constant connectivity that reveals insights yet also increases burnout due to poor design, and social media, where overuse is linked to decreased mental health but provides a beacon of hop...

Four women health care leaders discuss the value of connected health data, clinical studies at the point of care, neurodiversity considerations in data collection, and the importance of community care. This second episode on women's health continues the conversation on how health systems need to change to eliminate barriers and address the needs of women patients to provide whole-person care.  Fea...

In the last decade, a growing amount of research has increasingly exposed how a lack of funding for medical and pharmaceutical research around women's bodies has put both patients and clinicians at a disadvantage for treating even common illnesses. With a lack of knowledge and awareness on women's health, clinicians don't have the data with which they need to practice, and patients don't feel hear...

Summary It's essential to prioritize cybersecurity, particularly for healthcare organizations that handle sensitive patient information. With so much at stake, it's critical to recognize the importance of cybersecurity and take proactive measures to prevent potential breaches. In a recent discussion, two experts from Oracle emphasized the significance of areas such as ransomware resiliency, cyber-...

Healthcare is ever evolving and new trends and tech capabilities are on the horizon for 2024 and beyond. What should healthcare organizations, clinicians, and patients be prepared for? How might healthcare delivery and operations be impacted? Listen in as two leaders from Oracle and Deloitte Consulting LLP dive in and share their perspectives from industry clouds and AI adoption to burnout, workfo...

It's no secret: healthcare systems are overburdened — could cloud capabilities really provide some of the needed reprieve? Could the right data presented at the right time reduce costs and improve operations, ease the administrative burden on clinicians and payers, and help improve the patient experience? Two experts discuss use cases on cloud-enabled intuitive assistance, streamlining and vetting...

Mental health remains a significant area of concern in healthcare, especially after the pandemic. Universal screening tools, such as suicide risk assessment, have become a vital resource. One of the best ways to normalize mental health screening is by integrating it into your clinical electronic health record (EHR) workflow. However, with the influx in risk assessments, is your staff confident and...

As part of the No Surprises Act, healthcare systems must now provide comprehensive good-faith estimates for the cost of care—both from their own organization (relatively easy) and from outside providers (much harder). Listen to industry leaders Seth Katz, University Health, and Josh Mast, Oracle Health, discuss with Jodi Busch, Oracle Health, the impacts of good-faith estimates on health organizat...

In the US, big leaps have been made toward industry-wide interoperability in recent years. From establishing a standard set of health data that must be exchanged, to broadening the scope of the ban on information blocking — recent regulations have driven positive advancements to simplify health data sharing across vendors and venues of  care .   On top of all that, the Office of the National Coord...

The very definition of healthcare communication has shifted over time. Today, fewer clinicians practicing at the bedside have highlighted the need for advanced communication tools and processes.  Join Jason Schaffer, MD, vice president and chief medical information officer at Indiana University Health and Liz Harvey, MSN, chief nursing officer at Oracle Health, as they discuss the evolution of cli...

The Federal Joint Health Information Exchange connects the health records of the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Coast Guard by helping provide continuity of care from the time Veterans enter the service, throughout active duty, and the rest of their life. Now that the Joint HIE has been live for more than two years, what successes are we seeing? How has it impacted Vete...

With significant and ongoing changes in the health industry in recent years, healthcare leaders have had to rapidly adapt to new ways of thinking and doing in order to stay resilient in the face of change. Yet some leaders push past the status quo and view these opportunities as a chance to explore new avenues for patient care, new partnerships for growth, and new ways to ease provider burden and...