Episode HS|IP S4E3: Industry Perspectives: Finding the sweet spot for AI in EHRs

Many have postulated that AI could solve--or, at least, bring us closer to solving--the clinician burnout crisis stemming from EHR adoption. But what use cases for AI integration into EHRs are the most ideal?

Featuring: Sean McGunigal, Director of Artificial Intelligence at Epic

In today's episode, we cover

• The ideal use cases for AI and EHR integration
• Metrics and KPIs for AI success
• How scalability challenges impact AI integration into EHRs
• Addressing provider concerns about AI dependency

...and more!

References:

• Top 12 ways artificial intelligence will impact healthcare
• How ambient AI is cutting burnout, upping patient experience
• How generative AI in healthcare is helping cut admin burden

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Episode HS|IP S4E2: Industry Perspectives: Navigating the legal landscape of PHI and AI innovation

AI innovation requires patient data in order to develop accurate models that can bolster healthcare functions. But, legally, there is only so much one can do with protected health information. How should healthcare organizations walk the line between innovation and privacy? This conversation was recorded at HIMSS25.

Featuring: Adam Greene, partner at Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

In this episode, we'll cover 

• The legal limits on using patient data for AI development

• What CEOs and healthcare leaders should know about privacy and AI innovation

•  How the new administration's regulatory approach to AI may shape healthcare organizations' privacy responsibilities

and more! 

References 

• What is electronic protected health information (ePHI)?
• Fostering health AI development with confidential computing
• Examining Health Data Privacy, HIPAA Compliance Risks of AI Chatbots

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Episode HS|IP S4E1: Industry Perspectives: Using risk mapping to improve healthcare cybersecurity

Healthcare organizations dodge cyberattacks daily, even from service providers with multiple degrees of separation. What if there was a standard way to prioritize cybersecurity actions across the healthcare sector so that organizations can know their risk level and be more prepared? The Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Cybersecurity Working Group is working on something that might do just that.

Featuring: Greg Garcia, executive director, Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group

In this episode, we'll cover

• What risk mapping looks like for the healthcare sector
• The HSCC's work on developing health sector risk maps
• How healthcare stakeholders can build cyber resiliency by knowing their risk level 

and more!

References

• What is a risk map?
• Mitigating risk as healthcare supply chain attacks prevail

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Episode S06E20: Advancing reproductive choices for men

Despite decades of advancements in reproductive health, male contraception methods remain limited to condoms or vasectomies. This leaves few options for those seeking alternatives and leaves women shouldering the physical and hormonal burdens of birth control. Today, with 85% of men aged 18–45 actively seeking new family planning solutions, the demand for a long-acting, reversible alternative is greater than ever. 

As male contraception advances in the wake of the Dobbs decision reversal, this episode examines market prospects, regulatory hurdles, and the future of reproductive options for men. 

Featuring: Darlene Walley, Chief Executive Officer, NEXT Life Sciences  

In this episode, we will cover… 

• The growing demand for male contraception in the wake of shifting reproductive rights policies. 

• How Vasalgel technology works and why it's a reversible alternative to vasectomies. 

• The regulatory approval pathway for Plan A as a medical device. 

• The economic and public health impact of expanded contraceptive options for men. 

• The role of strategic partnerships with organizations like Planned Parenthood and the Male Contraceptive Initiative in advancing male birth control. 

References: 

• U.S. men's interest in new male contraceptives 

• A reversible alternative to vasectomies 

• Pipeline of male contraceptives 

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