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HIMSSCast

HIMSS Media
AI In Healthcare
Document Management
Prior Authorization
Healthcare AI
Ambient Intelligence
Concord Technologies
Radiology
Medicare
Home Healthcare
Patient Outcomes
Clinical Workflow
Oncology
Artificial Intelligence
Electronic Health Record System
Patient Engagement
Affordable Care Act
Population Health
Infusion Therapy
Allergies
AI Safety

HIMSSCast is a podcast produced by the HIMSS Media editorial team behind Healthcare IT News, MobiHealthNews, and Healthcare Finance News. In each episode, our editors are joined by special guests from around the health tech industry to discuss major news stories or trends in the space. The aim of the show is to add depth, analysis and color to our ongoing coverage of the digital health, health tec... more

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Impiricus works with over 30 pharma companies.

Using health data to rapidly identify clinical trial participants wherever they are broadens the reach of leading-edge oncology care and frees up nurses' time for patient care, says Dr. Aaron Gerds at the Cleveland Clinic’s Cancer Institute.

A growing number of veterans are seeking care outside traditional VA facilities.

We speak with Doug Meil, software engineer, analytics expert and author of the recent book, The Rise and Fall of Explorys and IBM Watson Health: A Personal Memoir of a Healthcare Moonshot that Misfired.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Aaron Gerds
Deputy Director for Clinical Research at Cleveland Clinic's Cancer Institute, focuses on developing novel patient therapies.
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: HIMSSCast: AI search in EHRs improves clinical trial metrics
Zachary Schultz
Senior Director of Product Policy and Solutions at Enable Comp
Enable Comp
Episode: HIMSSCast: The challenge of hospitals taking on claims processing for veterans' care
Doug Meil
Software architect and data analytics expert, author of "The Rise and Fall of Explorys and IBM Watson Health"
Episode: Book Q&A: A first-person history looks back on a challenging early start for healthcare AI (brought to you by athenahealth)
Brandon Knott
Chief Product Officer at IntelePeer
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Episode: IntelePeer presents: Boost revenue and patient satisfaction with automation and AI
Doug Fridsma
former ONC Chief Science Officer and current Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Health Universe
Health Universe
Episode: HIMSSCast: Should GPT-5 be HIPAA compliant, FDA regulated?
Mike Machado
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Hyland
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Felicia Porter
City Councilwoman and Public Health and Environment Committee Chair
Baltimore
Episode: HIMSSCast: Modernization efforts for maternal health data (brought to you by athenahealth)
Dr. David Miller
Clinical Director of Affinia Convenience Care and Assistant Medical Director at Affinia
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Jennifer Winters
Assistant Vice President, Value-Based Healthcare at Affinia
Affinia Healthcare
Episode: HIMSSCast: Affinia Healthcare sharpens translation offerings with genAI (brought to you by athenahealth)

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Marianne Bor
Host at HIMS

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Poor sound quality discouraging listening

    I listen to a lot of health and technology podcasts. Lack of adequate microphone quality and sound engineering on the HIMSS podcast drives me away from becoming a regular listener. The host’s issues with with vocal fry and nasality (get some vocal coaching) can be mediated by better equipment. But when the guest is talking in an echo chamber, the sound issues are seriously distracting. In the case of May 9, 2025 episode they were unbearable; I stopped listening. a little sound engineering might ... more

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    RedGreen Health
    United States6 months ago
  • Insightful & informative

    An ear to the ground for healthcare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Don McGuap
    United States3 years ago
  • Timely, insightful and empowering! 👏👏👏

    Whether you’re well established as a healthcare innovator, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Jonah and the entire HIMSS Media team do an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving healthcare ecosystem - with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
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    JoshCrist
    United States5 years ago

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Critiques on audio quality detract from the overall experience, but content remains valuable to professionals in the field.

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HIMSSCast: AI search in EHRs improves clinical trial metrics
Q: How is the clinic using the medically trained LLM models to analyze the patient records and identify them, especially those who have previously been overlooked?
Dr. Gerds explains that LLMs can analyze nondiscrete data in patient records, improving the identification of eligible patients for clinical trials.
HIMSSCast: AI search in EHRs improves clinical trial metrics
Q: What are some of the patient clinical trial access challenges you have observed in your work?
Dr. Gerds provides insights into the regulatory bottlenecks and the geographic barriers that prevent patients from accessing clinical trials easily.
HIMSSCast: The challenge of hospitals taking on claims processing for veterans' care
Q: What can providers do to get paid faster if there's a backlog on VA claims?
Providers can improve their efficiency by understanding the authorization process, leveraging technology for claims processing, and building relationships with local VAs.
HIMSSCast: The challenge of hospitals taking on claims processing for veterans' care
Q: Why are veterans seeking care outside a traditional VA?
Veterans are seeking care outside the traditional VA due to factors such as long travel times to VA facilities, specialty services not being available at their closest VA, and backed-up wait times.
HIMSSCast: Should GPT-5 be HIPAA compliant, FDA regulated?
Q: What do you think about the challenges of FDA regulations for systems like GPT-5?
Dr. Fridsma asserts that FDA regulations are struggling to keep pace with AI technology and emphasizes the need for a new approach to regulation that can ensure ongoing safety.

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What is HIMSSCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comprehensive exploration of health technology advancements and their implications on healthcare practices and policies. The content frequently revolves around pressing topics such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, cybersecurity measures, revenue cycle management, and health disparities. Each episode features interviews with industry experts and thought leaders who provide insights on emerging trends, practical applications of technology, and the challenges facing healthcare stakeholders. This podcast aims to empower listeners with knowledge about navigating the evolving health tech landscape and enhancing patient care through innovative solutions.

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Recent guests on HIMSSCast include:

1. Dr. Aaron Gerds
2. Zachary Schultz
3. Doug Meil
4. Brandon Knott
5. Doug Fridsma
6. Mike Machado
7. Felicia Porter
8. Dr. David Miller

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