Nirav Shah, Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer, AI and Innovation, Endeavor Health

1/17/2026

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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In this episode, Nirav Shah, Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer, AI and Innovation, Endeavor Health, shares how the organization is evolving from isolated AI tools to an AI-first operating model, highlighting ambient documentation, enterprise governance, and large-scale process redesign. He also offers practical guidance for leaders on workflow transformation, change readiness, and building trust to safely scale AI across health systems.

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