In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope, joins the podcast to discuss how technology is reshaping patient outcomes and expanding access to care. He shares why health systems can’t afford to stand still as AI drives new efficiencies, and where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth as digital transformation accelerates across healthcare.

In this episode, Ratnakar Lavu, Chief Digital Information Officer at Elevance Health, discusses how AI is driving simpler, more personalized member experiences, streamlining provider workflows, and improving internal productivity, while emphasizing responsible AI governance and measurable impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

In this episode, Harminder (Mindy) Grewal, MD, MBBS, DGO, DiplABOIM, FAAFP, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Whole Health Clinical Lead at the Dayton VA Medical Center, shares how AI is streamlining efficiency and transforming clinical workflows. She discusses promising partnerships shaping the future of care, the importance of serving underserved and rural communities, and the initiatives driving sustainable growth in primary care and whole-health models.

In this podcast, Neurosurgeon Dr. Farzad Massoudi and Steer Health CEO Sridhar Yerramreddy reveal how AI-enabled automation is the only sustainable lever to combat rising costs and flat reimbursements facing ASCs. Discover strategies to stop margin erosion: eliminate cancellations, ensure financial clearance, and utilize smart backfill to achieve 100% OR utilization in 2026.

This episode is sponsored by Steer Health.

In this episode, Joshua Wilda, MPA, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care, discusses his vision for advancing patient experience, strengthening cybersecurity, expanding telehealth, and building collaborative technology partnerships across Iowa.

On this episode, Ryan Ribeira, MD, MPH, Medical Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Health Care, joins the podcast to discuss how health systems can address capacity challenges by expanding functional capacity and leveraging virtual visits to improve efficiency. He shares the investments he believes are most valuable for the future, and explores how predictive analytics and hospital-at-home programs are reshaping care delivery.

Steven Ramirez, Chief Information Security Officer at Renown Health, shares insights on improving the end-user experience through continuous adjustments and support. He emphasizes the importance of clearly articulating risk to drive strategic investments and ensuring those investments deliver value. Ramirez also discusses his proactive approach to setting himself up for long-term success in the evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Rachel Feinman of Tampa General Hospital Ventures, discusses navigating regulatory uncertainty, scaling technology driven innovation, and leveraging AI and brand strength to drive system growth and enhance patient care.