Flourish Sound Bytes: Ambient Operations and Hidden Waste with Sarah Pletcher and Joseph Seliski

November 20, 2025: What if transforming your operating rooms started in the parking lot? Dr. Sarah Pletcher, Chief Digital Health Officer at Houston Methodist, is joined by Joseph Seliski, Director of Technology Strategy and Digital Health at Allegheny Health Network, to discuss why surgical innovation requires thinking far beyond the OR itself. From ambient cameras tracking efficiency to AI that reads 8,000-page charts instantly, she shares how Houston Methodist is reimagining the entire surgical journey. Discover why AI is "like glitter at a craft party"—it's everywhere now—and learn the surprisingly simple strategy for getting started: start small, but plan big. Plus, Sarah shares career advice that's guided her through decades of healthcare innovation. Key Points:03:09 Innovations in Surgical Care09:17 Balancing Technology and Human Touch13:28 Advice for Health Systems: Starting Small15:06 Lightning RoundX: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer