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Welcome to Smart From The Start, where we discuss the revolutionary potential of AI and Ambient Intelligence in healthcare.

Episode #39. Redefining Healthcare: Shifting to a Community-Driven Model, with Mary Mannix, President and CEO of Augusta Health

Augusta Health has redefined healthcare by shifting from a hospital-centric model to a community-driven, innovative system. In this episode, Mary Mannix discusses her organization's transition from a hospital-centric to a community-focused model. This involved expanding services across a seven-county area with an emphasis on outpatient care and physician recruitment, all while prioritizing workforce support and innovative solutions to address the healthcare labor shortage, such as implementing a virtual nursing platform. Tune in to learn how Augusta Health is transforming healthcare, embracing innovation, and tackling workforce challenges head-on to serve the community better!
October 23, 2024

Episode #38. Smart Rooms: Enhancing Patient Empowerment and Outcomes, with Donna Roach, the Chief Information Officer for the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Innovative technology and a collaborative digital roadmap are essential for empowering patients and transforming healthcare through smart hospital initiatives! In this episode, Donna Roach shares her extensive experience in healthcare IT and the advancements in smart hospital technology, particularly the successful smart room initiative at the Nelson Rehabilitation Hospital, which empowers patients to control their environment and improves their experience and outcomes. She discusses the funding challenges that limit the rapid expansion of these initiatives, the importance of a digital engagement committee to align strategies, and the need for IT professionals to listen to and validate the needs of clinicians and patients to ensure effective technological solutions. Tune in as we explore how cutting-edge technology and strategic collaboration revolutionize patient care and enhance the healthcare experience!
October 9, 2024

Episode #37. AI and Healthcare: Navigating Change for Better Outcomes, with Dr. Alistair Erskine, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Emory Healthcare and Vice President for Digital Health at Emory University

What if the seamless integration of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology significantly improved your next doctor's visit? In this episode, Dr. Alistair Erskine discusses leveraging technology to improve experiences for patients, care teams, and researchers. He explains how Emory uses conversational AI to create clinical notes from patient-provider dialogues, generative AI to draft responses to patient messages, and ambient technologies to enhance patient care, culminating in establishing a Center for Ambient Technologies. Tune in to learn how Emory Healthcare stands at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies to enhance patient experiences!
September 4, 2024

Episode #36. Summer Crossover Series. Revolutionizing Healthcare: AI, Analytics, and the Human Touch

In this special summer edition of the Smart From The Start, presented by Care.ai, we bring you an inspiring crossover event with Rich Kenny. In this episode, Rich Kenny discusses his journey from flight nurse to SAS Healthcare Industry Executive Advisor. He now focuses on integrating analytics and AI into healthcare operations to enhance patient care and system efficiency. He emphasizes the critical role of nurses in technology implementation and envisions a future where technology supports clinicians without overshadowing the human connection. Tune in and discover how Rich Kenny transformed from a flight nurse to a pioneering healthcare executive, revolutionizing healthcare with technology and analytics!
August 27, 2024

Episode #35. Summer Crossover Series: AI’s Role in Transforming Healthcare featuring Tom Lawry, a leading AI transformation advisor

AI goes beyond being an innovative tech tool. It’s also about empowering its users. In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Tom Lawry discusses how artificial intelligence can relieve clinicians of repetitive tasks and facilitate a focus on patient care. He emphasizes leadership's vital role in driving AI adoption, exploring innovative applications to enhance patient experiences, and empowering clinicians for more focused patient care and research. Tune in and learn how AI can liberate clinicians and change patient care forever!
August 6, 2024

Episode #34. Crossover Series: The Evolution of Patient Safety— Leah Binder Aligns Leapfrog with Technological Advancements

What progress has been made in reducing hospital-acquired infections and promoting hand hygiene, and what role does transparency play in these improvements? In this episode, Leah Binder shares her invaluable insights on how openness and honesty from healthcare providers can build trust—an essential element in combatting burnout and addressing safety concerns. She explores the founding mission of Leapfrog, its evolution, and how it has driven progress in reducing hospital-acquired infections and promoting effective hygiene practices.  Tune in and learn how transparency, quality improvement, and patient engagement are shaping the future of healthcare.
July 23, 2024

Episode #33. Crossover Series: Lessons from a Clinical Informatics Pioneer, with Judy Murphy, Nurse Executive and Health IT Leader

How critical is clinician feedback in implementing AI solutions in healthcare, and what methods can be employed to gather and incorporate this feedback effectively? In this episode, Judy Murphy shares invaluable lessons learned from the infancy of clinical IT, the evolution of EMRs, and the importance of aligning technology with clinical workflows. She also dives into the potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, from data curation and trust issues to practical applications like chat GPT. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with one of healthcare’s brightest minds. Tune in now!
July 9, 2024

Episode #32. Crossover Series: Streamlining Nursing Efficiency with Becky Fox, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Intermountain Healthcare

Balancing personal and professional journeys helps nurses transfer skills and creativity, benefiting patients and healthcare systems. In this crossover episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight podcast, Molly McCarthy interviews Becky Fox, the Chief Clinical Information Officer of Intermountain Health. Becky discusses how nurses can harness AI to improve patient care, streamline tasks, and make informed decisions. She shares her diverse background and highlights the importance of learning, innovation, and collaboration between healthcare systems and tech companies. Becky also covers balancing personal and professional journeys, flexibility, and learning from experiences. She addresses the impact of technology on caregiver efficiency and stresses the need for streamlining processes like appointment scheduling.  Tune in and learn how innovation and technology can transform nursing and patient care, improving healthcare experiences for everyone!
July 2, 2024
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Smart From The Start

Welcome to Smart From The Start, where we discuss the revolutionary potential of AI and Ambient Intelligence in healthcare. Hosted by former HIMSS CEO Steve Lieber, we’ll explore how these cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the industry. Stay tuned for enlightening conversations and for resources to help you move at the speed of tech, Visit smarthospital.ai, your go-to resource for accelerating the transition to smart healthcare facilities. Presented by care.ai.

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Steve Lieber

Steve Lieber

A seasoned healthcare management executive, Steve Lieber has 40 years of experience in healthcare, primarily in healthcare association management.

Currently, Steve works as an independent consultant with a focus on organizational and governance development, business strategy and digital media for associations and early-stage companies. Notable clients have included the care.ai, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), and Next Wave Connect.
For nearly 18 years, Lieber served as President and CEO of HIMSS, the largest association focused on healthcare information technology (HIT). Lieber not only served on the Board of Directors of HIMSS and its related corporations, but he also served on numerous other corporate, non-profit and coalition boards and groups. He is one of the founders of the Certification Commission for HIT and the Health Information Technology Standards Panel, two U.S. federally funded initiatives at the foundation of the U.S. interoperability effort.

As a nationally recognized commentator on health policy in general and specifically healthcare IT trends and issues, Lieber is a regular speaker and contributor to corporate strategic planning efforts, government-sponsored policy efforts, private sector initiatives and other non-profit organizations. Lieber was consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 most influential people in US healthcare during his time as HIMSS CEO.

In his strategic leadership role at HIMSS, Lieber established the Society as a global leader on issues such as electronic health records, interoperability, technology standards, IT adoption, and certification. He also brought significant growth to HIMSS by a factor of 10 in terms of audience reach and annual revenues through a series of mergers and acquisitions of both for profit and not for profit organizations as well as through organic growth. Highlights of this growth included the formation of HIMSS Analytics, a market intelligence company, and HIMSS Media, a diversified B2B information company.

Lieber previously served as Executive Director of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) for nearly nine years and as Vice President, Personal Membership Groups, at the American Hospital Association.

Lieber holds an MA from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago and a BA in Psychology from the University of Arkansas. Steve has been awarded honorary life memberships at HIMSS, the American Hospital Association and the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management.

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