How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Healthcare for the Better

    David Sides, CEO and President of NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare & Technology Channels. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest David Sides discuss the following: Can you give an overview of how AI is already being used in healthcare?Responsible AI use is of critical importance—especially in healthcare. How does NextGen ensure that AI technologies are deployed ethically and responsibly?AI can naturally raise concerns about job displacement. How do you view the relationship between AI and healthcare workers?How do you see the role of AI in healthcare evolving over the next 5 years?What is at risk if the healthcare industry fails to embrace AI? David Sides was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President for NextGen Healthcare, effective September 22, 2021. He brings a breadth of global commercial and operations experience leading premier healthcare technology companies to the role. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, where he led the Company’s worldwide commercial and operations teams. During his tenure, Teladoc’s revenues doubled in 2020 and are currently on track to exceed $2 billion in 2021. Previously, he served as CEO of Streamline Health, which offers revenue cycle management solutions for healthcare providers. David led the full-scale turnaround of Streamline Health, growing revenue, EBITDA and cash flow organically. Prior to that, he was recruited by TPG to serve as CEO of iMDsoft, an Israeli headquartered provider of clinical information systems and electronic medical records for critical, perioperative and acute care organizations. Under David’s leadership, iMDsoft delivered a more than 30% increase in revenue while investing in new systems and processes. Earlier in his career, David worked for Cerner Corporation, a leading supplier of health information technology services, devices and hardware, from 1995-2012. Among other roles, he served as Senior Vice President, World Wide Consulting, where he led Cerner’s professional services in 24 countries and owned global P&L and functional responsibilities from sales through implementation for the business. At Cerner, he created new methodologies for deployment, new service lines and development plans for 3,500 associates, growing the consulting business from $643 million in 2008 to $1.031 billion in 2012. David is a former director at EMIS Group, a major provider of healthcare software, information technology and related services in the UK, and at Streamline Health. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. David holds a bachelor’s degree in biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA and MHA from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Website: https://www.nextgen.com  Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextGenHealthcare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenhealthcare   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgen-healthcare-information-systems   Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextGen  People also listened to this: Meet the company that’s helping people shift mindsets for profoundly better living