From Burden to Trust: How AI Can Humanize Healthcare

In this episode, Dr. Josh Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation at Vituity, discusses how agentic AI can move beyond automation to strengthen trust between patients and clinicians. He explores how technology can reduce administrative burdens, restore focus on patient connection, and help healthcare teams deliver more meaningful, human-centered care.This episode is sponsored by Vituity.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, shares insights on the rise of hospital mergers and acquisitions, the balance between financial performance and mission-driven goals, and key industry trends shaping the next phase of healthcare strategy.

This episode features Michael McKendall, Chief Pharmacy Officer at InclusivCare, as he discusses strategies for improving patient outreach, key trends he’s following in the healthcare space, and the leadership principles that drive effective and compassionate care.

This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Kali Arduini Ihde, Director, NM Ventures and Innovation, Northwestern Medicine. She shares how her team is leveraging AI to reduce clinician burden, improve documentation accuracy, streamline prior authorizations, and foster a culture of curiosity and adaptability in healthcare innovation.

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey Reed, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and Cathy Turner, RN, Chief Nurse Executive at Meditech invite listeners to consider how today’s nurse leaders are evolving the profession—blending technology, mentorship, and community engagement to support teams and strengthen patient care. Dr. Reed shares how Phoebe Health is combining visionary leadership with digital transformation to ensure a sustainable and connected nursing workforce and inspire the next generation of nurses.This episode is sponsored by MEDITECH.

This episode features Dr. Rubin Pillay, Chief Innovation Officer at UAB Health System, discussing how UAB is driving transformation through AI, digital innovation, and workforce literacy. He shares insights on operational AI, hospital-at-home care, and why building strong data and innovation foundations is key to sustainable growth in healthcare.

This episode features Vinay Badhwar, MD, FACS, FACC, Executive Chair of the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute and Gordon F. Murray Professor and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Badhwar discusses the importance of a strong organizational structure, shares insights into the innovative developments his team has been working on, reflects on the values that guide him as a leader, and much more.

In this episode, Lee Bienstock, CEO of DocGo, discusses the organization’s vision to make healthcare always on and always available through mobile care, virtual services, and technology-driven efficiency. Lee also shares insights into DocGo’s recent acquisition of SteadyMD and how it strengthens their mission to deliver care anywhere, anytime.

This episode features Dr. Don Casey, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Rush Medical College, sharing insights on how AI and machine learning are transforming clinical care, patient engagement, and health system operations. He discusses real-world use cases across specialties, regulatory trends, and why leaders must stay hands-on and informed as technology accelerates change in healthcare.

This episode features Tali Segev, Vice President of Customer Success at MyndYou. She discusses how healthcare organizations can move beyond the “bright shiny object” phase of AI to focus on measurable ROI, effective change management, and maintaining the human connection at the heart of patient care.This episode is sponsored by MyndYou.