Data Book

Brad Goettl, chief nursing officer of American Nurses Enterprise, talks about partnering with Google and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation to help train nurses in AI. He also discusses how nurses are viewing AI and why health systems need to give nurses a seat at the table in developing policies for AI and choosing AI solutions.

In this episode of Data Book, we’re talking with Dr. Vanessa Diaz, a physician leader at the Medical University of South Carolina health system. She talks about providing digital tools to help patients get more access to care, the transformation of health systems, getting input from doctors, and keys for organizations to make life better for patients and doctors.

Hospitals are increasingly expected to tackle community needs. We talked with David Cauble, president and CEO of Sky Lakes Medical Center, which received the American Hospital Association's top award for community service. He discussed programs tackling food insecurity, improving parks, job training and more.

In this episode, we talk with Baxter Lee, the president of the Clearwater cybersecurity firm. He discusses the threats to health systems, the risks tied to vendors and third parties, and how AI is changing the game in cybersecurity. He  stresses the need for health systems to focus on resilience in the wake of a cyberattack.

Mary Mayhew, the president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, talks about federal policy decisions that are impacting hospitals, including cuts in Medicaid and the lapse of tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. She also discusses the growing demands on hospitals with an aging population that will need more services.

Matt Heywood, president and CEO of Aspirus Health, talks with us about long-term planning even in a time of change, dealing with cuts in Medicaid, and managing with pragmatism. 

We talk about the evolving role of AI in healthcare, changes in AI conversations, how healthcare organizations should be looking at AI, and some interesting thoughts on leadership. 

In a wide-ranging interview, Hartford HealthCare CEO discusses using AI, its new PatientGPT solution, the growth of the Connecticut health system, dealing with Medicaid changes, and much more. 

On the cusp of the HIMSS 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Hal Wolf discusses some of the big themes of the event and in the healthcare industry. He talks about the maturing of AI, the threats to hospitals, investing in cybersecurity, virtual care and more.

Changes is a new podcast from Chief Healthcare Executive. It's focused on the rapid changes in the industry. In our inaugural episode, healthcare executive Soumi Saha talks about the Trump administration's approach to health policy, strategies for hospitals, Medicaid, AI, prior authorization, maternal health, and more. 

We talked with Dr. Hamad Husainy, the chief medical officer of PointClickCare. He talks about the ways artificial intelligence is being utilized in emergency medicine, how AI can help clinicians and patients, and how, eventually, he says AI is going to be part of the care team.

Fawad Butt, CEO of Penguin AI, says healthcare organizations are accelerating their use of AI. He talks about the ways healthcare organizations should be thinking about AI, ideas on governance, the push for ROI in AI, and advice for entrepreneurs. 

Michael Meucci talks about the growing adoption of AI and how health systems and payers can make sure they are making the most of it. He discusses the challenge of moving forward quickly and safely and why some efforts are stalled. And he talks about ways to make progress on AI in the year ahead.

We talk with Peyman Zand, the chief strategy officer of CereCore. We discuss the importance of CIOs and CFOs working together, creative ways to control costs, and getting the most out of IT investments. 

Data Book is back! We talk with Bob Watson, the CEO of Health Gorilla, about efforts to make it easier to exchange health data, why TEFCA isn’t dead, and may be getting some teeth. We also talk about why he came out of retirement, AI in health care, and the need to put the patient first. 

In this episode of Healthy Bottom Line, we talked with Todd Latz, the CEO of GoHealth Urgent Care. We talk about the growth of GoHealth, the patients using urgent care, working with health systems, and the impact of looming Medicaid cuts and how they will affect urgent care.

We talk with Liz Wilke, the chief economist of business intelligence for Chase. We talk about how companies are using artificial intelligence, and how business leaders should be thinking about AI. We also discuss cybersecurity, the impact of tariffs, uncertainty in the economy, and why many healthcare companies are still optimistic.

Eric Rock, the CEO of Percipio Health, a digital health company, talks about his aim to bring population health and remote patient monitoring together, in a truly novel way. He also talks about AI, his career as a founder of companies such as Vivify Health and MEDHOST, and more. 

Doctors and health systems are facing more misinformation, and more disinformation from patients. We talk with Dr. Gary Price of The Physicians Foundation about the growing problem of misinformation in medicine. He says it’s time for new approaches to counter misinformation and get reliable medical information to the public. 

Hospital doctors, nurses and staff see a great deal of violence. It’s far too common and experts say the situation isn’t improving. We spoke with Andrea Greco, senior vice president of healthcare safety at Centegix, about violence in healthcare, why some people are reluctant to disclose attacks, and how health systems can create a culture of safety.

Ann Bilyew, president of WebMD Ignite, talks about the importance of giving patients trustworthy healthcare information. Healthcare organizations need to earn the right to engage patients, she says. It’s not just about providing good information to patients. It’s presenting that information authentically and connecting with patients in different ways.

Brenda Snow, founder and CEO of Snow Companies, talks about living with MS for 30 years. She discusses her new book on the patient experience and offers guidance to help other patients. And she shares advice for doctors and hospital leaders. 

 With the arrival of Earth Day, we’re looking at ways that hospitals can generate less waste and improve their sustainability. Alex Chapman of Stericycle discusses ways that hospitals can do better for the environment and improve their finances. 

Eric Sean Clay, vice president of security at the Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about the fatal UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting, the need for better equipment, more training, and robust violence prevention plans. He also offers advice on how hospitals can improve their security and protect patients, staff and visitors.

Kyle Zebley of the American Telemedicine Association talks about the fight to extend telehealth waivers, which lapse in March. We discuss the prospects of long-term extensions for telehealth and hospital-at-home programs, remote prescription of drugs, the landscape in Washington with the Trump administration and the new Congress, and more. 

In this episode, we talk with Chip Kahn, president and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals, about the potential for reductions in funding for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. He worries that if fewer Americans have health coverage, patients and hospitals will pay the price. We also talk about other federal priorities, the financial health of hospitals, the rise in denials from insurers, and more. 

Earlier this year, the federal government released a new rule calling for some important changes aimed at boosting access and quality in Medicaid programs. To get more perspective, we talked with Gary Jessee, senior vice president of Sellers Dorsey’s National Medicaid Consulting Practice. He offers insights on how the rule is aimed to improve consistency and care nationwide.

We talk with Dr. Jay Anders, chief medical officer for Medicomp Systems. He talks about some of the difficulties facing rural hospitals and how technology can help those providers. And he discusses ways to help sustain and strengthen rural hospitals, which really don’t get enough attention. 

In this episode, we talk with Lynn Falcone, the CEO of Cuero Health in Texas. She talks about the upgrade of the system's electronic medical records, the challenges and opportunities of leading a small hospital system, cybersecurity, and much more.

The CEO and co-founder of the AI company, William Chan talks about how AI can help hospitals with business functions, the increasing demand for proof with technology solutions, his journey as a founder, and his advice for healthcare leaders.

In this episode, we talk with Freddy Feldman, the director of voice and conversational interfaces at Wolters Kluwer Health. He works with a team of designers and researchers to create and refine voice technologies to help hospitals engage their patients. He talks about how to use this technology to make sure patients are getting the care they need, and hopefully, reducing complications and readmissions.

Dr. Pawan Jindal, the founder and CEO of Darena Solutions, discusses about data portability and the progress toward interoperability. He also talks about the thorny problem of the duplication of patient data. And we also discuss AI in healthcare, and his journey as a physician and founder of a healthcare technology company.

Dr. Mirza Rahman, president of the American College of Preventive Medicine, talks about the importance of preventive medicine. He discusses the need for more federal aid for residency programs in preventive medicine. He outlines the need for more doctors to focus on the well-being of communities, and how preventive health physicians can make a difference.

In this episode, we talked with Dan Dodson, the CEO of Fortified Health Security, a cybersecurity firm. We discuss the risks of cyberattacks to hospitals and health systems, the dangers from attacks targeting their vendors, the role of AI, and the impact of attacks. We also talk about how health systems can reduce their risks. 

John Blair, CEO of MedAllies, talks about the progress that's been made in moving toward interoperability, and the work that needs to be done. Dr. Blair discusses building the company more than two decades ago, and how his work as a surgeon has played a key role in leading a healthcare technology company. 

Mark Lieberman, president of Force Therapeutics, discusses his company’s digital platform to help musculoskeletal patients. He talks about Force’s work with health systems, virtual care, health equity, and how AI will be playing a bigger role in orthopedic care. He also offers some advice for startup health tech companies. 

We talk with Rick Gundling of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He shares his outlook on financial headwinds, reasons for optimism, and projections on mergers, outsourcing, new construction, and the growing use of AI. He also discusses what leaders should do to help their organizations succeed in the coming year. 

In this episode, we talk with Michael Hamilton, the founder and chief information security officer of Critical Insight, a cybersecurity firm. He talks about the cyberattacks that have plagued hospitals and health systems, emerging threats, and what hospitals can do to better protect themselves. 

In this episode, we talk with J.T. Lane of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. We discuss some of the challenges public health agencies face, including the need for better data. We talk about lessons from the pandemic, the need for cooperation between public health and the private sector, and preparing for future threats.

In this episode, we talk with Siva Namasivayam, CEO of Cohere Health, a healthcare technology company based in Boston. His company uses artificial intelligence to improve the process of prior authorization, a process that can be problematic for doctors, health systems and hospitals. He talks about making the process smarter and faster, and the need to focus on patient safety. 

Dr. Hu is the president of connected networks at WellSky and the founder of CarePort, which was acquired by WellSky. Hu discusses coordinating care after hospitalization and using technology to improve transitions. She talks about the rising need for post-acute care with an aging population. And she shares her experience in building CarePort more than a decade ago. 

We talk with Christine Swisher, the chief scientific officer at Project Ronin. The organization says it’s on a mission to transform cancer care. Project Ronin offers a clinical intelligence platform to help providers make the best decisions about their patients. She talks about the need for more data and insights, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and how it can change the treatment of cancer. She also talks about what needs to be done to utilize AI in healthcare responsibly.

We talked with Arti Masturzo, chief medical officer of CCS. A physician with a great deal of experience as a healthcare executive, she recently disclosed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She talks about her journey as a patient and the shortcomings of the healthcare system. She also discusses ways that technology needs to be designed with more consideration for patients and providers.

We talked with James Quarles, a venture chair for Redesign Health, a firm which launches health tech startup companies. The former CEO of Strava, Quarles talks about how Redesign Health chooses which companies to launch. He discusses the ingredients of successful startups and some mistakes young companies should avoid. 

Adrienne Boissy, chief medical officer of Qualtrics, talks about the importance of empathy in patient care. She discusses the need to take care of employees, why hospitals must live their values, and how that will help hospitals financially as well.

Agrawal, the president and COO of LeanTaaS, says hospitals can no longer view efficiency as a luxury item. Hospitals are going to need to become more efficient in order to stay afloat. He talks about the need to invest in technology, expanding capacity to serve more patients, and the recent acquisition of Hospital IQ.

We talked with C.K. Wang, chief medical officer of Cota, about the ways that data can improve achieve health equity, particularly for the  LGBTQ+ community, or the sexual and gender diverse population. He talked about the importance of getting better data to improve outcomes, the need to build trust, and better training in medical schools and health systems.

Mimi Winsberg says she’s seeing encouraging results in providing mental health services via telehealth. She is the chief medical officer and co-founder of Brightside Health, a telehealth company treating patients with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. She talks about the opportunities of using telehealth to reach more patients with mental health needs. 

In this episode, Chanda discusses the need to offer better healthcare options for individuals with disabilities. She talks about the spinal cord injury she suffered as a child, the center she founded to help others with disabilities, and what healthcare leaders should be doing to improve care.

In this episode, we talk with Joe Zabinski, the senior director of AI and personalized medicine with OM1. We discuss the promise of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and some of the ethical considerations. We dive into ChatGPT and its impact on medicine.