The Digital Healthcare Experience

Latest Episodes:

Charting the Next Frontier in Nursing Informatics | With Mark Heyward Johnson at Prisma Health Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

Season 3 kicks off with a frontline conversation every healthcare leader should hear. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Heyward Johnson, RN, Chair, Practice Excellence and Informatics Council at Prisma Health and Immediate Past President at the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA), to explore the next frontier in nursing informatics and EMR optimization.

Watch the video version here.

Bedside nurses spend 12 hours a day with patients, yet most health IT and AI innovation has focused on physicians. This conversation flips the lens to the frontlines, unpacking the real documentation burden nurses face and what meaningful technology support actually looks like in practice.

We cover:

The "tsunami" of flow sheets and data points driving nurse burnout
Frontline EMR utilization and opportunities for optimization
Why AI in healthcare has been physician-centric, and why nursing must be next
Ambient listening and AI-powered documentation for nursing workflows
Using EHR data to optimize and personalize care plans
How digital tools and music can improve the bedside experience

This episode is essential listening for healthcare executives, clinical leaders, informaticists, nurses, and anyone working to reduce documentation burden while improving patient-centered care. If you're thinking about the future of AI in healthcare, nursing informatics, EMRs, and frontline workflow design, this is where the conversation starts.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn

Find Mark's work at Prisma Health and American Nursing Informatics Association

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The Digital Healthcare Experience is a hub to connect healthcare leaders and tech enthusiasts. Powered by Taylor Healthcare, this podcast is your gateway to the latest trends and breakthroughs in digital health. Learn more at taylor.com/digital-healthcare

About Us: Taylor Healthcare empowers healthcare organizations to thrive in the digital world. Our technology streamlines critical workflows such as procedural & surgical informed consent with patented mobile signature capture, ransomware downtime mitigation, patient engagement and more.

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The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

Risks, Benefits and AI: Rethinking Informed Consent | With Chad Brouillard, Partner at Foster & Eldridge, LLP Dec 17, 2025

Show notes

We're capping off Season 2 with a must-listen discussion on patient trust, AI and consent. In this episode, we're joined by Chad Brouillard, medical malpractice defense trial attorney at Foster & Eldridge, LLP to explore the risks, benefits, and legal realities of AI in healthcare.

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in clinical care, the process around informed consent is evolving in real time. We examine what this means for patients, healthcare leaders, clinicians, and risk managers.

We discuss:

How AI is transforming informed consent from a one-time form into an ongoing, patient-centered conversation
When the use of AI in clinical settings may require disclosure or separate consent
The legal, ethical, and malpractice risks associated with AI-driven decision making
The spectrum of AI use in healthcare, from embedded tools to high-stakes clinical applications

This conversation is essential viewing for healthcare executives, physicians, compliance leaders, and anyone responsible for navigating AI adoption in clinical environments.

Topics covered: Healthcare AI, informed consent, medical malpractice, risk management, patient-centered care, shared decision-making, clinical AI, healthcare law

Watch our previous panel discussion with Chad on Informed Consent and Medical Liability here: https://youtu.be/WlAKjBWuEb8?si=LomVYDvUrWfINAiA

Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbrouillard

Find Chad's work at: http://www.foster-eldridge.com

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The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

The Human-AI Partnership in Clinical Practice | With Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Chief Digital Officer at Seattle Children's Dec 03, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming medical decision-making, clinical workflows, and patient outcomes. Our guest, Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Officer, and Chief AI & Information Officer at Seattle Children's, breaks down what a true human-AI partnership looks like inside modern healthcare.

Watch the full video here.

We discuss how AI is being used as a clinical co-pilot, supporting clinicians with faster access to medical knowledge, evidence-based guidelines, and real-time patient data. Dr. Chaudry shares real examples of AI improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing patient safety, and enabling more personalized treatment plans. You'll also hear insights on the ethical considerations, accountability, and integration challenges that healthcare leaders need to understand as AI becomes more embedded in clinical practice.

Topics covered in this episode:

How AI supports medical decision-making and clinical workflows
Real-world use cases where AI improves patient care and outcomes
The role of AI in diagnostics, risk prediction, and personalized medicine
Ethical considerations, transparency, and accountability in AI deployment
How clinicians and AI can work together without losing the human touch
What healthcare leaders should prioritize as AI adoption accelerates

This episode is ideal for healthcare executives, clinicians, digital health leaders, and anyone navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in healthcare. Listen to learn how organizations can responsibly and effectively integrate AI to enhance clinical practice and improve patient care.

Connect with Dr. Chaudry on LinkedIn.

Find Dr. Chaudry's work at https://www.seattlechildrens.org

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The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

A High-Tech Smile: The Rise of Digital Dentistry | With AK Khater at iTXPros Nov 12, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we sit down with Ahmad "AK" Khater, Founder and CEO of iTXPROS, to explore the rise of digital dentistry and what it means for the future of dental care.

Tune in to discover how technology is helping dentistry move from classical to digital...one byte at a time. Watch the full video here.

You'll learn:

What digital dentistry really means and how it's reshaping clinical workflows
How technology is bridging gaps, improving quality, and reducing errors
Why access, cost, and training remain major challenges for dental practices
How dentists can balance innovation with daily operations
Real-world examples of successful digital transformation in dental care
A look ahead at robotics, AI, and the fully digital dental practice

Whether you're a dental professional, healthcare executive, or tech innovator, this episode will give you something to chew on.

Connect with AK on LinkedIn

Find AK's work at https://www.itxpros.com

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For more information, please visit imedhealth.com

The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

Big Data, Big Questions of Bioethics in Healthcare | With Dr. Lindsey Jarrett, PhD, VP at Center for Practical Bioethics Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

Featuring Dr. Lindsey Jarrett, PhD, Vice President at the Center for Practical Bioethics.

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How can healthcare organizations create responsible policies for AI and emerging technologies so innovation doesn't outpace ethics?

In this episode, we dive into the world of practical bioethics, exploring how it can help healthcare leaders balance opportunity with integrity. Dr. Jarrett shares how the evolution of big data, from population health to social determinants to AI, has reshaped the ethical landscape of care.

We discuss:

The lessons big data taught us about bias and inequity
The resurgence of data-driven AI and the ethical challenges it brings
How healthcare leaders can establish AI governance frameworks that promote transparency, trust, and patient safety
Why risk managers play a critical role as healthcare becomes both a buyer and a user of technology
How the Center for Practical Bioethics helps organizations build responsible tech policies

Whether you're a healthcare executive, clinician, or risk manager, this episode offers practical strategies for creating guardrails so you can move from principle to practice in the age of AI.

Connect with Dr. Jarrett on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyjarrett

Find Dr. Jarrett's work at: https://www.practicalbioethics.org

Subscribe and stay at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Watch the full video on YouTube @TheDigitalHealthcareExperience

For more information, please visit imedhealth.com

The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

The Human Side of AI in Perioperative Nursing | With Janice Kelly, President of AORN Syntegrity Oct 15, 2025

Show notes

Janice Kelly, President of AORN Syntegrity (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) joins us to explore how Artificial Intelligence is changing nursing practice. We discuss how nurses can build trust in AI, overcome integration challenges, and use technology to deliver safer, smarter patient care.

Watch the video version of this episode here.

AI is transforming the operating room, from pre-op planning to post-op recovery, but what does that mean for the nurses in perioperative care? AI may be the new tool, but nursing expertise remains foundational for a safe, successful surgery.

You'll learn:

Why some nurses hesitate to trust AI, and how to bridge the gap
Real-world examples of AI in perioperative workflows
How AI supports better patient outcomes in the OR
Ethical and practical considerations for AI adoption
How perioperative nurses can stay current with emerging technologies

Connect with Janice on LinkedIn.

Find Janice's work at: https://www.aorn.org/syntegrity

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For more information, please visit imedhealth.com

The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

Migrating Healthcare Out of the Data Center Business | With Dr. Tim Calahan, CTO at Michigan Medicine Oct 01, 2025

Show notes

Healthcare is in the middle of a great migration, moving out of traditional "on-prem" data centers and into the cloud. What does that mean for health systems, clinicians, and ultimately patients? Dr. Tim Calahan, Chief Technology Officer at Michigan Medicine, shares a bold vision about how cloud migration is reshaping healthcare infrastructure and unlocking innovation.

Dr. Calahan also shares why he's passionate about "getting healthcare out of the data center business."

Watch the video version here.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why healthcare organizations are moving out of traditional data centers
The benefits of public cloud vs. private cloud in healthcare
How Michigan Medicine is executing an unprecedented Epic EHR migration
Built-in public cloud tools like AI, machine learning, and advanced security
How shifting IT infrastructure to the cloud can move the workforce closer to patient care

This episode is a must-listen for healthcare executives, CIOs, CTOs, IT leaders, and clinicians who want to understand the future of digital health, health IT, and healthcare infrastructure.

Connect with Dr. Calahan on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-calahan

Find Dr. Calahan's work at https://www.uofmhealth.org

Subscribe and stay at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Watch the full video on YouTube @TheDigitalHealthcareExperience

For more information, please visit imedhealth.com

The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

The Evolution of Patient Safety: Preparing for a Post-AI Era | With Leah Binder, CEO at The LeapFrog Group Sep 17, 2025

Show notes

Featuring Leah Binder, CEO of The Leapfrog Group. Watch the full video version here.

"Patient safety is not plug and play." Leah takes us through the fascinating evolution of patient safety standards and the critical role of healthcare IT. We discuss lessons from early CPOE systems, best practices for clinical decision support, and how continuous testing and measurement are key to preventing medical errors.

We also explore how AI in healthcare can transform safety, from predicting errors before they happen, to synthesizing sentinel event reports, to reducing clinician documentation burden through ambient listening.

You'll learn:

Why even advanced IT systems can miss serious errors
The role of continuous testing and protocols in safety
How the federal government is shaping quality measurement through EHRs
The most promising uses of AI to prevent harm and reduce clinician burden
What the next five years of patient safety could look like

This conversation is essential for healthcare executives, clinicians, and digital health leaders who want to understand the future of patient safety and the responsible adoption of AI in healthcare.

Connect with Leah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-binder

Find Leah's work at: https://www.leapfroggroup.org

Subscribe and stay at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Watch the full video on YouTube @TheDigitalHealthcareExperience

For more information, please visit imedhealth.com

The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

Reimagining Surgery with AI-Driven Robotics | With Dr. Roger Smith, PhD, Chief Strategist at Modelbenders Sep 03, 2025

Show notes

How are artificial intelligence and robotics transforming the future of surgery? In this episode, we explore why robots make the perfect hosts for AI and how these technologies are changing patient care across every phase of surgery.

Watch the video version here.

Featuring Dr. Roger Smith, PhD, Chief Strategist at Modelbenders. Dr. Roger Smith is a pioneering technology executive who has shaped innovation across healthcare, military simulation, and defense sectors. As Chief Technology Officer for AdventHealth's Nicholson Center, he led groundbreaking research in robotic surgery and medical simulation. Previously, as CTO for the U.S. Army's Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation Command, he directed the technological advancement of all Army training systems, earning the Commander's Medal for Civilian Service. Currently at Modelbenders, Dr. Smith consults on emerging simulation technologies and medical innovation.

In this episode you'll discover:

How AI supports pre-operative planning with predictions, preparation, and simulation
The role of AI during intra-operative procedures through real-time recommendations, control, and alerts
How AI enhances post-operative recovery with personalized insights and continuous learning
Which robotic platforms are leading examples of innovation in the OR
What the future of AI-guided surgery means for healthcare leaders and providers

This episode is designed for healthcare executives, clinicians, and innovators who want to understand the real impact of AI in robotic surgery and prepare for what's next in surgical innovation.

Connect with Dr. Smith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogersmithcto

Subscribe and stay at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution. Watch the full video on YouTube @TheDigitalHealthcareExperience

For more information, please visit imedhealth.com

The Digital Healthcare Experience Podcast:

Produced by Naomi Schwimmer

Hosted by Chris Civitarese

Edited by Eli Banks

Music by Nicholas Bach

Championing Nurses to Lead, Learn & Level Up | With Dr. Farah Laurent, DNP, Nurse Career Architect Aug 20, 2025

Show notes

Too often nurses face burnout, overwhelming charting demands and sometimes even toxic work environments. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Farah Laurent, DNP, Nurse Career Architect and Author of Nurses Making Moves. She shares powerful strategies for creating positive work environments in healthcare and supporting nurses in every stage of their careers.

You'll learn:

How nurses can use AI tools to write resumes, cover letters, and extract keywords from job descriptions
Why EMR charting is linked to burnout, and what can be done about it
How to reduce toxic workplace culture and improve nurse retention
The importance of mental health and well-being for healthcare workers
Building nurse confidence, personal branding, and leadership skills
How healthcare leaders can provide effective mentorship and education
Preparing nurses for leadership and education roles in the future

This conversation is full of practical insights to reduce burnout, retain talent, and build stronger healthcare teams.

Connect with Dr. Laurent and find her work at the links below!

Website: https://www.nursefarah.com/

Book: https://www.nursefarah.com/books/p/nurses-making-money-moves-book

New Nurse to Dream Role Course: https://www.nursefarah.com/dreamrole

Entrepreneur Course- Nurses Making Business Moves: https://www.westga.edu/academics/conted/nurses-making-business-moves

Nurses Making Business Moves Conference: https://www.nursefarah.com/events

Social Media Channels:

Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nursefarah

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursefarahinc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066200826918

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@farahNURSESMAKINGMONEYMOVES/featured