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HIMSSCast

HIMSS Media
AI In Healthcare
Document Management
Prior Authorization
Healthcare AI
Radiology
Concord Technologies
Ambient Intelligence
Medicare
Home Healthcare
Patient Outcomes
Oncology
Clinical Workflow
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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Latest Episodes

Self-pay is an issue even for patients with insurance, says Seth Cohen, president of Cedar.

The Nursing and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Consortium, a national coalition, is working to guide responsible AI use. Reengineering workflows with AI should be led by nurses who use them, says Jing Wang, dean of FSU College of Nursing.

In today’s healthcare system, even patients with good insurance and strong support systems struggle to schedule appointments and get treatment approvals, while health systems face staffing shortages and operational drag. Digital Medicine Society CEO ... more

Ashkan Afkhami of Boston Consulting Group discusses how AI agents and tech will transform healthcare, including how agentic AI will reshape the sector's workforce.

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Recent Guests

Seth Cohen
President of Cedar
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Dr. Jing Wang
Dean, Florida State University College of Nursing; Co-Director, NAIC
Florida State University; Nursing and AI Innovation Consortium (NAIIC)
Episode: HIMSSCast: Developing national standards for AI in nursing
Jennifer Goldsack
CEO of Digital Medicine Society
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Alex Flores
General Manager, Health and Life Sciences Vertical
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Ashkhan Afkhami
Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: HIMSSCast: How AI agents will reshape healthcare in 2026
Sam Ash
Vice President of Information Technology and Innovation and CIO at South Shore Health
South Shore Health
Episode: HIMSSCast: South Shore Health innovates with AI-enabled MRI scanner
Anish Chopra
Former Chief Technology Officer of the United States; Chair of the Arcadia Institute
Arcadia Institute
Episode: HIMSSCast: AI governance through Obama, Biden and Trump
Dr. Amy Bucher
Chief Behavioral Scientist at Lirio
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Steve Mungeli
President at M-Pulse
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Episode: HIMSSCast: The challenges for Medicare Advantage health plans in 2026

Hosts

Jessica Hagan
Host of HIMSSCast with roles at MobiHealthNews and HIMSS Media
Susan Morse
Executive Editor of Healthcare Finance News
Andrea Fox
Senior Editor of Healthcare IT News

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 19 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 States9 months 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
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States5 years ago

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The show consistently provides timely, insightful healthcare tech discussions.
Guest lineups and host coordination are generally strong, offering useful industry context.

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HIMSSCast: Developing national standards for AI in nursing
Q: How is FSU implementing educational programs to position nurses as AI innovators?
FSU is using guest lectures, an entrepreneur in residence, dedicated AI-trained faculty, micro-credentialing, and collaboration with coalitions to create scalable, multi-level education—from undergrad to doctoral programs and short-form credentials.
HIMSSCast: Developing national standards for AI in nursing
Q: What is the timeline for developing the guiding framework and when will the initial documents be available?
They aim to finish the basic guiding framework by the end of the year, with an interim document released in the coming weeks to start alignment among stakeholders and continue iterative updates as AI evolves.
HIMSSCast: Developing national standards for AI in nursing
Q: Why did the FSU Institute on Digital Health and Innovation develop the initiative and convene a summit to launch it?
The initiative positions nursing as a leader in digital health and AI by aligning education, healthcare systems, startups, and industry to create a unified nursing voice and a practical roadmap for AI integration into nursing education and practice.
HIMSSCast: AI governance through Obama, Biden and Trump
Q: What steps should the industry take to foster safe AI development without slowing innovation?
Invest in privacy-preserving technologies, promote industry codes of conduct, and support voluntary initiatives like healthcareaicommitments.com to drive collaboration on standards rather than resorting to heavy regulation.
HIMSSCast: AI governance through Obama, Biden and Trump
Q: What are your worries as AI deployment accelerates?
The main concern is getting guardrails right; past social media experiences show how liability frameworks like Section 230 can either help or hinder safety features, underscoring the need for industry self-regulation and proactive governance in health tech.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HIMSSCast

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

The show repeatedly covers the intersection of health tech, policy, and practical implementation in healthcare systems, with a strong emphasis on AI, digital health tools, telehealth, data interoperability, and health IT policy. Episodes typically feature industry editors and senior executives or researchers who discuss how technology and regulation shape patient access, care delivery, and efficiency, often with real-world case studies from large health systems and payer/provider dynamics. A notable strength is its ability to host high-profile policymakers, researchers, and technology leaders to unpack complex topics into actionable takeaways for health organizations and tech vendors. For potential listeners, the program is likely valuable ... more

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1. Seth Cohen
2. Dr. Jing Wang
3. Jennifer Goldsack
4. Alex Flores
5. Ashkhan Afkhami
6. Sam Ash
7. Anish Chopra
8. Dr. Amy Bucher

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