Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT

In this episode, Simon Nazarian, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer & Nasim Eftekhari, Chief AI and Analytics Officer, City of Hope, discuss building the infrastructure, governance, and culture needed to scale AI responsibly across a complex health system. They explore AI literacy, agent orchestration, and how technology can expand patient access while supporting clinicians and improving care delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Mabus, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Parkview Health, shares how his team rapidly scaled generative AI across clinical and revenue cycle operations, driving efficiency, reducing burnout, and strengthening ROI. He also discusses governance, provider adoption, and expanding equitable access to AI tools across rural communities.

In this episode, Mayil Dharmarajan, Vice President of Data and Analytics at UC Irvine Health, joins the podcast to discuss key steps toward innovation and expansion across the organization. He shares insights on integrating self-service analytics, strengthening data governance, and building a scalable infrastructure to support growth. Mayil also offers advice for emerging leaders navigating the evolving IT and healthcare technology landscape.

In this episode, Luis Taveras, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jefferson Health, shares how he is leading large scale integration, advancing AI with a human centered approach, and transforming IT into a value engine that supports clinical excellence and strategic growth.

In this episode, Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and Chief AI and Information Officer at Seattle Children's, shares how the organization is deploying agentic AI for clinical pathways, ambient documentation and translation tools, while strengthening cybersecurity, optimizing IT spend and expanding digital access for patients and families.