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About Mark Edwards: Mark Edwards is the co-founder and CEO of Upstream USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to contraceptive care in primary healthcare settings. Raised with a strong sense of opportunity, Mark's journey began with local anti-poverty work and the launch of a preschool program for homeless children. His commitment to social change led him to found Opportunity...

About Dan Mendelson: Dan Mendelson is the CEO of Morgan Health, a healthcare innovation and investment arm focused on improving employer-sponsored healthcare. With a robust background in healthcare policy, Mendelson has been instrumental in bridging the gap between business needs and health equity. His leadership centers on developing impactful strategies emphasizing quality, equity, and affordabi...

About Timshel Tarbet: Timshel Tarbet is the Chief Healthcare Experience and Equity Officer at Providence Health Plan. She leads initiatives focused on healthcare equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that puts members and caregivers at the center of the healthcare experience. With her extensive background in health equity, Timshel champions efforts to ensure that community partners...

In this conversation, Yaw Fellin, Vice President of Product and Solutions for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses the integration of AI in healthcare, focusing on clinical decision support, partnerships, and the importance of responsible AI practices. He shares insights from the HLTH 2024 conference, highlighting the enthusiasm for AI technologies and the need for improvemen...

About Mark Bertolini: Mark Bertolini is a pioneer in the healthcare industry and currently serves as the CEO of Oscar Health, a tech-driven health insurance company. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, Mark has held key executive positions at renowned organizations such as Cigna, NYLCare Health Plans, and SelectCare, Inc. Notably, he served as Chairman and CEO of Aetna from 2010 t...

About Bernardo Tavares: Bernardo Tavares is the Chief Technology & Data Officer for Kenvue, where he oversees the Information Technology and Data Science groups. As a key enabler of innovation and growth, he leads the data and technology agenda by scaling digital capabilities to better serve customers and consumers. With extensive experience in business technology life-cycle management and value c...

About Bart Geerts: Bart Geerts is the founder of Health. Plus. AI, leveraging AI to predict and manage post-surgical infections. A former physician, he now focuses on creating impactful healthcare solutions through innovation. Things You’ll Learn: Healthcare delivery varies significantly between Europe and the United States, influenced by differences in funding models, regulatory environments, and...

About Ricardo Berrios: Ricardo C. Berrios is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior executive with over 25 years of experience building and leading businesses in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail. As the founding CEO of Adhera Health, he is pioneering digital solutions for families managing pediatric chronic conditions. Ricardo's expertise lies in leveraging technology to i...

About Daniel Kraft: Dr. Daniel Kraft is a Stanford and Harvard-trained physician-scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, biomedical research, and healthcare innovation. He holds a BA in Biochemistry from Brown University and an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine, followed by a Harvard residency and fellowships at Stanford in hematolo...

About Mark Del Monte: Mark Del Monte, serves as the CEO and Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). With an extensive background in law and advocacy, Mark has been instrumental in advancing pediatric health and well-being since joining the AAP in 2005. Under his leadership, the AAP supports 67,000 pediatricians and pediatric specialists, ensuring they have the necessa...

About Dr. John Martin: Dr. John Martin is a highly accomplished leader-physician with a diverse background spanning various roles, including surgeon, software company founder, medical device inventor, and Chief Medical Officer of a digital health company. He has successfully built organizations, teams, and products, transforming healthcare practices and driving innovation. Known for his ability to...

About Dr. Taha Kass-Hout: Dr. Taha Kass-Hout is the Global Chief Science and Technology Officer at GE Healthcare, where he drives advancements in AI-based medical imaging and diagnostics. With a background in interventional cardiology and machine learning, he previously served as Vice President of Machine Learning and Chief Medical Officer at Amazon, leading pivotal health tech projects like Amazo...

About Steve Sutherland: Steve has been with CERIS since 1996 and has always been driven by his passion for making a difference for our clients and positively impacting healthcare and patients. Steve enjoys being challenged with the opportunity to build and create. As CERIS has grown over Steve’s 28-year tenure, he has consistently risen to the challenge of the organization’s growing needs. He is p...

  In this episode, Sandy Vance interviews Parminder “Parry” Bhatia, Chief AI Officer at GE Healthcare, about the integration of generative AI and machine learning in healthcare. They discuss the transformative potential of these technologies in improving clinical efficiency, reducing burnout, and enhancing patient care. Parminder shares insights on recent innovations, the concept of agentic AI, an...

About Hamilton Bennett: Hamilton Bennett is a seasoned public health professional with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Director of Vaccine Access and Partnerships at Moderna. She played a pivotal role in leading the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine development program, contributing significantly to one of the earliest vaccines against the pandemic. With a strong dedication t...

About Allison Stalla: Allison Stalla is a distinguished leader in the realm of healthcare technology, currently holding the position of Director of Clinical Applications at Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. With a robust focus on reducing the documentation burdens faced by nursing clinicians, Allison utilizes cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance patient care and mitigate nurse burnout. Her compre...

In this episode of AI @ HLTH on The Beat, Sandy Vance speaks with Dr. Benjamin Nguyen from Transcarent about the innovative Wayfinding platform, which integrates AI to enhance healthcare navigation for employees. They discuss the challenges of healthcare engagement, the importance of personalized experiences, and the role of AI and LLMs in transforming healthcare delivery. Dr. Nguyen emphasizes th...

About Paul Markovich: Paul Markovich is the president and CEO of Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health plan generating $24 billion in annual revenue and serving 4.8 million members across various markets in California. With over 25 years of experience at Blue Shield, Paul has driven numerous innovative initiatives, including funding a statewide provider directory, supporting the developmen...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance talks with Bill Miller, CEO of WellSky, about the evolving role of analytics in healthcare and its impact on patient care. Bill emphasizes that the healthcare industry must invest in AI solutions to tackle pressing challenges, such as the home-based care staffing crisis, reducing clinician "pajama time," ensuring smoother transitions from hospital to post-acute ca...

Host Sandy Vance is behind the mic in this episode with Chris Chang, CEO and Co-Founder at GradientAI . Have any questions for Chris? Reach out via email or check out their website . They explore why GradientAI focuses specifically on the healthcare industry and how its innovative solutions are enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. They also address common concerns surrounding AI adop...

  In this conversation, Sandy Vance speaks with Pratap Khedkar, CEO of ZS, about the pressing issues in healthcare, particularly the scarcity of providers and the potential of AI to create healthcare abundance. They discuss the gaps in the current healthcare system, the global provider shortage, and the role of AI in addressing these challenges. Khedkar emphasizes the importance of trust in AI, th...

In order to deep dive into these topics, Sandy chats with Tariq Khan from Reteta about the new possibilities for AI in improving care visibility and advancing diagnostics and therapeutics. Tariq talks about AI for clinical documentation and revenue management, AI in wearable sensors/digital biomarkers and digital therapeutics design (including validation studies), pharmacovigilance automation, and...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance is chatting with CTO & Co-Founder Mark Stoehr, and Jack Ryan, Chief Product Officer, both from XSELL , the leader in conversational AI for contact centers. They’re here to discuss their innovative eXpert Language Model (XLM), designed for real-time dialogue. They will explore the key challenges facing the industry, the benefits of AI in enhancing agent efficiency...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Raleigh Murch (the Managing Director of AI for HCLS at NTT DATA ) and Dr. John Frownfelter (the Healthcare Industry Consulting Director at NTT DATA ). Join Sandy, Raleigh, and John as they explore the evolution and future of NTT DATA in healthcare innovation, highlighting key promising areas for AI integration. The discussion will also cover how organiz...

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Sharmin Nasrullah , the GM of Life Sciences Clinical . In this insightful conversation, they explore how AI and data are revolutionizing the landscape of clinical trials, paving the way for holistic and personalized approaches in the pharmaceutical industry. Tune in to discover the innovations shaping next-generation trials and how organizations are lev...