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HIMSSCast

HIMSS Media
Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare
AI In Healthcare
Cybersecurity
Healthcare Technology
Patient Care
Telehealth
Revenue Cycle Management
Data Governance
Digital Health
Prior Authorization
Interoperability
Patient Safety
Clinician Burnout
Patient Engagement
Ransomware
Patient Outcomes
Medicare
Patient Empowerment
Digital Transformation

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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Recent Guests

Elaine Shi
BodySpec CEO
BodySpec
Episode: HIMSSCast: Full-body scans for longevity
Michelle Mello
Empirical Health Law Scholar, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Professor of Health Policy at Stanford School of Medicine
Stanford University
Episode: HIMSSCast: Payers and providers gird for an escalating AI prior auth arms race (brought to you by SuperDial)
Amy Worley
Managing Director and Data Protection Officer at BRG, leader of Privacy and Information Compliance Practice Group
BRG
Episode: HIMSSCast: What are hospitals' obligations for sharing cybersecurity info with the FBI?
Leigh Burchell
Chair of the EHRA and Vice Chair of its Information Blocking Compliance Workgroup
Altera Digital Health
Episode: HIMSSCast: Women in health IT talk about today's challenges and the future of the industry
Stephanie Jamieson
Vice Chair of the EHRA; Senior Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs
Greenway Health
Episode: HIMSSCast: Women in health IT talk about today's challenges and the future of the industry
Ida Mentashi
Chair of the EHRA Operations Committee; AVP for Software Regulatory Compliance
Modernizing Medicine
Episode: HIMSSCast: Women in health IT talk about today's challenges and the future of the industry
Shari Medina
Member of the EHRA Executive Committee; Medical Director
Harris Computer, maker of MedHost
Episode: HIMSSCast: Women in health IT talk about today's challenges and the future of the industry
Deepti Pandita
Chief AI Officer at UCI Health; Chief Medical Information Officer at the University of California Irvine
UCI Health / University of California Irvine
Episode: HIMSSCast: CIOs are increasingly becoming the decision-makers of AI investment
Monica Cepak
CEO of Wisp
Wisp
Episode: HIMSSCast: Scaling a profitable company with little venture funding

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Jessica Hagan
Executive Editor of MobiHealthNews; host of HIMSSCast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 20 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 Statesa year ago
  • Insightful & informative

    An ear to the ground for healthcare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Don McGuap
    United States4 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 States6 years ago

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Episodes are seen as timely and empowering, offering credible perspectives from industry leaders and researchers.
The show is regarded as insightful and informative by many listeners, with strong appreciation for practical healthcare tech discussions.
Sound quality issues are a recurring complaint from some listeners, affecting listenability.

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HIMSSCast: Women in health IT talk about today's challenges and the future of the industry
Q: What career path advice would you give to students considering entering Health IT?
Gain boots-on-the-ground experience, consider internships, and pursue roles that leverage your unique background while remaining open to opportunities in policy, AI, or health economics.
HIMSSCast: Payers and providers gird for an escalating AI prior auth arms race (brought to you by SuperDial)
Q: Do you see a balance forming, or will the arms race continue to escalate with AI use across the claims processing equation?
She notes an acceleration of AI adoption but also a counter-movement toward restraint and governance, emphasizing the need for transparency, appropriate human oversight, and governance mechanisms to prevent scope creep and protect patients.
HIMSSCast: Payers and providers gird for an escalating AI prior auth arms race (brought to you by SuperDial)
Q: How specifically are each side using AI most often in utilization management, especially in prior authorization?
She outlines three components—prior auth, concurrent review, and retrospective review—explaining how AI can identify incomplete requests, perform simple matching tasks, and accelerate decision-making, while noting risks when medical necessity is in question.
HIMSSCast: Payers and providers gird for an escalating AI prior auth arms race (brought to you by SuperDial)
Q: What were the goals behind this study and describe the state of affairs in the payer-provider arms race today? What does your research show about the reimbursement space of 2026?
Michelle explains the study aims to surface evidence for decision-makers, balance the promise and drawbacks of AI in utilization review, and understand the current dynamics between payers and providers in the AI-enabled arms race.
HIMSSCast: Scaling a profitable company with little venture funding
Q: What role does innovation play in maintaining profitability in digital health according to Monica?
Innovation, such as expanding into partner therapies and integrating new products quickly, helps Wisp stay ahead in a competitive space while retaining profitability even with limited external funding.

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

A healthcare technology focused show that brings editors together with leading practitioners, policymakers, and industry voices to dissect major health tech trends, from AI governance and data interoperability to regulatory frameworks and value realization. Episodes frequently cover how AI is deployed in care delivery, the role of clinicians in governance, cross-border data approaches, and practical pathways for health systems to operationalize technology without compromising patient trust or workflow. Notably, the program tends to feature guests from health systems, pharma, policy, and technology vendors, offering both strategic perspectives and hands-on lessons about implementing digital health innovations at scale.

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Recent guests on HIMSSCast include:

1. Elaine Shi
2. Michelle Mello
3. Amy Worley
4. Leigh Burchell
5. Stephanie Jamieson
6. Ida Mentashi
7. Shari Medina
8. Deepti Pandita

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