On this episode Gil welcomes Robert Havasy, Senior Director for Health Informatics at HIMSS. A trusted voice in healthcare data, innovation, and standards, Rob leads efforts across the HIMSS ecosystem to make information flow more seamless and impactful — improving outcomes, cutting costs, and boosting patient and clinician experience alike. Gil unpacks the promise and pitfalls of AI in both clinical and administrative realms. From bias and transparency, to workforce transformation, and real ROI — it's all on the table. They also preview the upcoming AI in Healthcare Forum presented by HIMSS, taking place July 10th & 11th 2025 in New York City.

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Health UnaBASHEd: AI in Healthcare with Robert Havasy, Sr. Director, Informatics, HiMSS

On this episode Dan explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in population health. As AI continues to dominate industry conversations and drive vendor offerings,  healthcare leaders are faced with questions: What is real, what is hype, and where does the value lie? 

Dr. David Nash, Founding Dean Emeritus of  Jefferson College of Population Health and a nationally recognized thought leader in value-based care and population health, joins the conversation. Additionally, Rick Howard, a seasoned Chief Data Officer and AI Strategist contributes to the conversation with his deep expertise in driving  data-driven innovation across healthcare organizations. Together, they break down common misconceptions, highlight the most promising AI applications in care delivery, and offer practical insights into how health systems, providers, and payers can responsibly integrate AI to drive meaningful outcomes and return on investment (ROI). 

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VBC Insights: AI in Population Health: Value vs Hype

Host Tom Foley invites Chris Hutchins, author of the LinkedIn newsletter, The AI Health Pulse. Chris shares his insights on building AI influenced tools that support people, not just processes.

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The Virtual Shift: Chris Hutchins, Author: The AI Health Pulse

AI Moratoriums, CGM Mania, and Primary Care's Funeral

Topics include: AI Regulation Flip-Flop: Federal moratorium on AI regulation was removed from legislation; The CGM Tracking Craze with a Government push to put continuous glucose monitors on everyone; What about accuracy issues for these new found HHS-pushed health trackers; Dr. Nick's heart rate monitor showed 120 vs actual 70 recently; Nothing says "cutting-edge healthcare technology" like a 50-beat difference that could send you into cardiac panic or Olympic training confidence; Traditional primary care is dying, with only expensive concierge medicine offering the doctor-patient relationship that used to be standard; More Healthcare Exits - Best Buy abandoned their healthcare venture, joining the long list of companies that couldn't crack the healthcare market; And a Vaccine Debate Redux with the 30-year-old thimerosal preservative controversy is being reopened despite decades of safety data.

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News You Can Use: End June 2025

S3E7: What's Trending NOW is Turning Healthcare AI into ROI. Host Shahid Shah welcomes Michael Meucci, President and CEO of Arcadia, for a compelling conversation on the real drivers of healthcare AI success. Fresh off the news of Arcadia’s strategic investment from Nordic Capital, Meucci shares how this signals a new era in healthcare analytics—one where data is the differentiator and AI is only as smart as the workflows it supports. From busting the myth that value-based care has stalled to explaining why clinicians reject AI that lacks trust and usability, Meucci offers a blueprint for sustainable digital transformation. Learn how healthcare leaders can move from AI hype to operational reality—and why now is the time to reevaluate those stalled AI pilots.

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Trending NOW: Turning Healthcare AI into ROI with Arcadia's Michael Meucci

On this speciall episode Tom Foley reviews the Impact of an AI Health Assistant as a tool for consumers, members, and patients to support self-management objectives.

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The Virtual Shift:  Impact of an AI Health Assistant as a Tool

S1E1: From Med School to CMIO to CIO to AI Leadership
On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes her med school friend Dr. Stephanie Lahr. Dr. Lahr recently founded Vital Thread Advisory where she is using her years of experience as a physician, CMIO, CIO and now a healthcare AI leader and advisor.

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AI Amplified:  From Med School to CMIO to CIO to AI Leadership with Dr. Stephanie Lahr

Host Dr. Jay Anders welcomes back David Lareau, CEO of Medicomp Systems. Together they discuss a variety of topics and trends, ranging from interoperability to ambient listening technologies, practical uses and considerations of AI and LLMs, the importance of a clinical data source of truth, and multidisciplinary care planning trends in the global market.

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Tell Me Where IT Hurts: David Lareau, CEO, Medicomp Systems

Host Dan Marino continues the conversation on CMS’s mandatory TEAM Model (Transforming Episode Accountability Model) — a five-year episode-based pricing initiative impacting 741 hospitals across the country. Joining the discussion is Dr. Christian Pean, a board-certified orthopedic trauma and reconstruction surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, executive director of AI and Innovation for Duke Orthopedic Surgery, and co-founder/CEO of Revel AI Health. Together, they unpack the clinical and operational impacts of TEAM, with a focus on five key surgical procedures. Dr. Penn highlights how emerging technologies — including conversational AI platforms — are enhancing episode management and streamlining outreach, triage, and documentation to help providers improve care coordination and succeed under TEAM.

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VBC Insights: Dr. Pean, Ortho Surgeon, Director of AI and Innovation at Duke

Today’s episode dives into a wave of emerging cyber threats shaking the digital landscape — from AI-generated Linux malware and malicious Copilot commands to steganography-based attacks hiding in innocent-looking images. We examine how fake error pages are delivering platform-specific payloads, how healthcare AI tools may be exposing sensitive data, and why open-source repositories are facing a surge in supply chain breaches. Stay informed as we break down what these threats mean for cybersecurity in healthcare and beyond.

AI Threats, Stealthy Malware & Supply Chain Risks: Today in Healthcare Cybersecurity

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

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