S5 Ep1: Podcast: What's New with Data Book
Data Book is back with season 5 and a lot has changed. Make sure to tune in.
21m Oct 18, 2019
21m
S4 Ep5: Accelerating FHIR
Chuck Jaffe, CEO of Health Level Seven International, joins Data Book to explore how FHIR is continuing to heat up the world of digital health.
20m Sep 13, 2019
20m
S4 Ep4: The Not-Glamorous Part of the Job
Interoperability difficulties aren't just at hospitals and doctors' offices—they're also a challenge at the federal level. In this episode Data Book talks with Mona Siddiqui, M.D., MPH, MSE, who is also the chief data officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to find out what it's like in the trenches of terabytes.
17m Aug 30, 2019
17m
S4 Ep3: Rediscovering Healthcare's 'Why': Rasu Shrestha's Story
Rasu Shrestha, MD, MBA, chief strategy officer of Atrium Health, digs deep into the underlying philosophy of care and reveals how health systems can embrace the power of human relationships.
20m Aug 16, 2019
20m
S4 Ep2: The Future of AI in Healthcare: Eric Topol’s Story
Eric Topol, M.D., tells two stories that showcase AI’s potential and limitations.
22m Aug 02, 2019
22m
S4 Ep1: Breaking Silence and Fixing the EHR
If you think physician voices are underrepresented in healthcare, there's only one way to make a change: Speak up.
20m Jul 19, 2019
20m
S3 Ep12: Who Else Hates the Health IT Hype?
There's a lot of noise in healthcare. Here's how we cut through it.
22m Jun 28, 2019
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S3 Ep11: When a Startup Goes Bust, Pt. 2
Salvage lessons for healthcare from the death of a dotcom.
21m Jun 14, 2019
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S3 Ep10: When a Startup Goes Bust, Pt. 1
Salvage lessons for healthcare from the death of a dotcom.
24m May 31, 2019
24m
S3 Ep9: Amazon’s Healthcare Hubris and the Perils of ‘Silver Bullet’ Thinking
On this crossover episode of Data Book, cohosts Jack Murtha and Tom Castles partner with Don Lee of the HC BIZ Show to explore what history can reveal about those who forego the hard work in favor of a silver bullet solution. Then, we bring on two respected healthcare leaders – CNBC’s Christina Farr and digital health innovator Shahid Shah – to examine the ways Amazon could mix things up in th...
34m May 10, 2019
34m
S3 Ep8: How the Father of Modern Surgery Became A Healthcare Antihero
Cocaine-fueled medical education helped set the stage for physician burnout. Featuring a discussion among health-tech leaders Rasu Shrestha, M.D., MBA, Geeta Nayyar, M.D., MBA, Janae Sharp and Heather Staples Lavoie. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health (http://idigitalhealth.com) & MedTech Boston (http://medtechboston.medstro.com) .
16m Apr 19, 2019
16m
S3 Ep7: The Holocaust Survivor Who Forced Us to Face Burnout
How a free clinic in 1970s NYC revealed a crisis that still rages on. The story of Herbert Freudenberger, Ph.D., the origins of the battle against occupational burnout and a discussion among health-tech leaders Rasu Shrestha, M.D., MBA, Geeta Nayyar, M.D., MBA, Janae Sharp and Heather Staples Lavoie. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health (https://www.idigitalhealth.com/) & MedTec...
19m Apr 05, 2019
19m
S3 Ep6: Nuance, Tech & Fighting Physician Burnout
We know that tech contributes to physician burnout. But it can also help fight it. Featuring a glimpse into the nuanced life and beliefs of Sir William Osler and a discussion among Rasu Shrestha, M.D., MBA, Geeta Nayyar, M.D., MBA, Janae Sharp and Heather Staples Lavoie. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health (https://www.idigitalhealth.com/) & MedTech Boston (https://medtechboston...
21m Mar 22, 2019
21m
S3 Ep5: A Pivotal Moment for the FDA & Digital Health
Notoriously behind the times, the FDA has made moves to nurture and regulate healthcare innovation. But what will happen now that commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., has resigned? We explore the FDA’s history and then discuss its future and Gottlieb’s legacy with Arti Rai, J.D., of Duke Law’s Center for Innovation Policy. Get more great insights from Inside Digital Health (https://www.idigitalh...
21m Mar 08, 2019
21m
S3 Ep4: Perspective Gained at HIMSS 2019
HIMSS is a lot like college. You'll learn a lot at the lectures, but the true lessons emerge serendipitously -- often when you least expect them. On this episode of Data Book, Tom Castles chronicles the story of how he met Jeff Fried, director of product management and data platforms at InterSystems, and the healthcare (and life) lessons learned in the process. Then, Jack Murtha welcomes back...
25m Feb 22, 2019
25m
S3 Ep3: Making the Most of Your HIMSS Experience
Editors Tom Castles and Jack Murtha are joined by veteran HIMSS social media ambassadors Janae Sharp and Geeta Nayyar, M.D. before pulling in an interview with HIMSS Chief Americas Officer Denise Hines, DHA, PMP, to talk about survival strategies at the HIMSS annual meeting. There’s something for everyone in this week’s podcast. Whether you’ve never even heard of HIMSS, or this is your first t...
22m Feb 08, 2019
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S3 Ep2: Tech Is Easy. Change Is Hard.
How does a large health system prevent 5,000 unnecessary deaths per year? Slow, deliberate change might be the answer. Featuring the story of Ascension Health and a conversation with Andrew Pecora, M.D., chief innovation officer at Hackensack Meridian Health and a founder of Cota. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ (https://www.hcanews.com/) and MedTech Bos...
21m Jan 25, 2019
21m
S3 Ep1: How Big Tech Is Targeting Healthcare
Apple, Amazon and Google are coming for healthcare in 2019. But how will AI and other cutting-edge tech actually affect medicine — and our lives — this year? Featuring guest Kate McCarthy, vice president of growth and innovation at the late-stage startup ClearDATA and a former analyst for Forrester. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ (https://www.hcanews.co...
23m Jan 11, 2019
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S2 Ep12: The Hospital of the Future Might Be Your Home
We examine the first U.S. hospital, a strange and very different place than the clinics we know today. But perhaps our medical past offers a glimpse of the hospital of tomorrow. Featuring a discussion with David Albert, M.D., Kevin Campbell, M.D., Geeta Nayyar, M.D., and John Nosta. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ (https://www.hcanews.com/) .
18m Dec 21, 2018
18m
S2 Ep11: The Artificial Intelligence Question
Will AI become smarter than humans? Will it replace doctors? We explore how AI is being tested and welcome four health-tech experts to discuss its potential. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ (https://www.hcanews.com/) . Image has been altered. Courtesy of Atomic Taco (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomictaco/12935316785/) .
20m Dec 07, 2018
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S2 Ep10: Amazon Alexa and the Potential of Voice Assistants for Healthcare
Adoption rates for digital voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Siri are soaring. But will this tech prove helpful or harmful to healthcare? Featuring an interview with health-tech KOL John Nosta. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ (https://www.hcanews.com/) .
24m Nov 23, 2018
24m
S2 Ep9: Healthcare Regulations Lag in the Digital Transformation
What is wrong with the regulations governing healthcare delivery, therapeutic approvals, payments and medical education? A lot, says Duke professor and attorney Barak Richman, Ph.D., J.D. But the story of the establishment of the national coordinator for health IT can show us a path forward. Check out the best stories in health tech at Healthcare Analytics News™ (https://www.hcanews.com/) .
24m Nov 09, 2018
24m
S2 Ep8: How Analytics Changed Casinos & Could Change Healthcare
Casinos operate amid heavy consolidation, regulation and customer experience challenges. But Las Vegas has learned how to harness the power of data and analytics. Check out the story of the Total Rewards loyalty program to see what gaming can teach healthcare. Featuring guest Sunny Tara, co-founder and CEO of CareCognitics and casino industry tech veteran. Check out the best stories in health ...
21m Oct 26, 2018
21m
S2 Ep7: Is Anyone Obligated to Incite Healthcare Innovation?
Software developers, clinicians, healthcare executives and even patients are pushing healthcare innovation. But who is obligated to ensure medicine evolves? Featuring the story of the artificial heart and a panel discussion among five health-tech experts. Check us out online here (https://www.hcanews.com/) . Image has been cropped and resized. Licensed from ra2 studio – Fotolia.
21m Oct 12, 2018
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S2 Ep6: Wearables Are Saving Human Lives. Can They Save Hospitals Too?
Prolific physician-inventor David Albert, M.D., talks wearables, digital health and the future of the hospital. Featuring the story of the man who might not be alive today if not for his Apple Watch. Check us out online here (https://www.hcanews.com/) .
31m Sep 28, 2018
31m
S2 Ep5: Implementing AI Is Simpler Than You Think
AI is already in healthcare, and it's already producing results. Learn how the tech is helping health systems across the country — and why its core benefit isn't all that complex. Featuring Joshua Gans, co-author of "Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence." Check us out online (https://www.hcanews.com/) . Image via www.vpnsrus.com.
22m Sep 14, 2018
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S2 Ep4: Can Outside Disruption Save Healthcare?
Healthcare has a tech problem. It’s slow to implement new technologies, slower to get its key players to adopt tech after implementation, and slower still to leverage tech insights to improve its ability to provide care. This week on Data Book, we explore how an aversion to tech has harmed industry in the past by homing in on Napster and its toppling of the music industry. Then, we tap five of...
28m Aug 31, 2018
28m
S2 Ep3: Can Healthcare Disrupt Itself?
When we discuss disruption, we imagine it coming from an outside force. But if an industry can innovate, can it also disrupt from within? We tell the story of IBM and the introduction of its personal computer to search for answers. Then we welcome Charles Aunger, a managing director for Health2047, a Silicon Valley upstart that is trying to shake up healthcare with support from the American Med...
27m Aug 17, 2018
27m
S2 Ep2: Why We Need to Discuss Gene Editing and Ethics
Gene editing is not science fiction. In fact, it’s rapidly entering mainstream medicine. But what ethical issues surround these fascinating technologies? And what is healthcare’s role in fostering discussions and building patient trust? In this episode, we tell the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without permission in 1951, to better understand consent. Then we draw insights f...
24m Aug 03, 2018
24m
S2 Ep1: Pedialyte, Hangovers and the Patient Experience
Season 2 Premiere: Pedialyte was always a drink for sick kids. Then adults began using it to fight hangovers. When the beverage’s manufacturer found out, it embraced the change. The point: As healthcare prioritizes the patient experience, leaders must adapt. And they can learn a lot from Pedialyte’s embrace of the customer experience. Featuring a discussion on the power of partnering with patie...
31m Jul 20, 2018
31m
S1 Ep14: Rural Healthcare's High-Tech Hope
Patients who live in rural areas face significant health challenges, from socioeconomic forces to care-delivery issues. The problems all add mean one thing: Rural healthcare is in rough shape. The stories of two children facing life-threatening injuries highlight what's at stake. But our guest, William Paiva, PhD, is using a sprawling data set, algorithms, and high-tech tools to flip the status...
26m Jun 29, 2018
26m
S1 Ep13: The Slow, Frustrating Rise of the Electronic Health Record
Electronic health records have a lot of promise, but they’re not where they need to be. The ultimate goal is interoperability, which would enable patients’ medical data to follow them anywhere. But that’s not happening—just ask Seema Verma, MPH, the head of Medicare and Medicaid, and Janae Sharp, a health IT key opinion leader. In this episode, we dig into their stories and document the rise of...
26m Jun 22, 2018
26m
S1 Ep12: Finding Fault When AI Kills
In March, a self-driving car struck and killed a pedestrian, marking a grim first. But who is liable when AI fails and kills someone? It’s unfortunate but likely that healthcare will need to grapple with this very issue in the near future, and the self-driving car industry is the closest place to look for answers. Story: The first human killed by a robot Guest: Gautham Thomas, writer for Heal...
20m Jun 15, 2018
20m
S1 Ep11: Should Cops Have Access to Consumer DNA?
The Golden State Killer took too many lives and broke too many spirits before his reign of terror ended with an all-too-late capture in April, 2018. But even though his crimes were heinous, many question the measures police used to identify alleged murderer and rapist Joseph James DeAngelo. In the eleventh episode of Healthcare Analytics News' Data Book, co-hosts Jack Murtha and Tom Castles are...
23m Jun 08, 2018
23m
S1 Ep10: A New Kind of Warfare
The WannaCry and NotPetya cyberattacks crippled hospitals, shipping companies, and many other industries. North Korea and Russia have since been blamed for launching these assaults. Now, a year later, we examine what this new age of cyberwarfare means for healthcare and the world at large. This episode is based on the June cover story of Healthcare Analytics News™. Check us out online (http://...
19m Jun 01, 2018
19m
S1 Ep9: Is AI Real?
In 1973, a renowned mathematician published a damning report that almost sunk the growing field of artificial intelligence. The problem was, he held several misconceptions about AI—just like many people today. In this episode, we tell the story of the Lighthill Report and the subsequent AI winter and chat with Kevin Campbell, MD, about AI basics and how it can help healthcare. Photo: A robotic...
22m May 25, 2018
22m
S1 Ep8: Return of the Luddite
Major data breaches have turned some people against big data and analytics. To determine whether this moment marks the return of the Luddite, we present the story of the actual Luddites. The acclaimed health-tech thinker John Nosta explains why healthcare—and everyone—must stand up in defense of data. Read more Healthcare Analytics News™ stories at www.hcanews.com.
24m May 18, 2018
24m
S1 Ep7: The High-Tech Hospital the World Wasn't Ready For
Health Care International, the "first paperless hospital," was supposed to change everything, but it went bust in mere months. What can healthcare learn from this story? Guests include Nick van Terheyden, MD, and Shereese Maynard, MBA.
30m May 11, 2018
30m
S1 Ep6: Finding Orangeworm
Cybersecurity researchers recently revealed a new kind of healthcare hacker. Orangeworm, as the group is called, has been preying on glaring vulnerabilities for years. Can it be stopped? To find out, Data Book talks to John DiMaggio, a senior threat intelligence analyst for Symantec and one of the people who unearthed Orangeworm. CynergisTek's John Nye delivers the Insight.
22m May 04, 2018
22m
S1 Ep5: Amazon's Path of Disruption
The country's great disrupters have a new target: healthcare. Amazon, Google, Apple, and even Uber—they're all trying to improve American medicine. But can tech change such a complex system? To find out, Data Book explores Amazon's history and interviews Kate McCarthy, a senior health-tech analyst for Forrester. Image courtesy of Canonicalized.com.
27m Apr 27, 2018
27m
S1 Ep4: Overcoming the Cultural Resistance to Health Tech
Not every doctor and health system embraces big data, artificial intelligence, and digital health. Join our guests Kevin Campbell, MD, and Janae Sharp to find out what's at stake. Plus, what healthcare can learn from journalism's botched tech evolution. Image credit: Wellcome Library, London. Wellcome Images images@wellcome.ac.uk http://wellcomeimages.org
26m Apr 20, 2018
26m
S1 Ep3: The Gene-Editing Company That Didn't Need CRISPR
CRISPR, TALEN, and gene editing sound like the stuff of the future, but they are already changing medicine. What about zinc finger nucleases? That's what Sangamo Therapeutics uses to perform gene editing, and the tech recently earned the company a $3 billion deal. Today on Data Book, the origins of CRISPR and the Sangamo story.
26m Apr 13, 2018
26m
S1 Ep2: What Healthcare Can Learn From Baseball
Big data and analytics have become a big part of baseball. So, what can healthcare take from America's national pastime? A lot. Just ask Neil Kudler, MD, of Vertitech IT. But first, Data Book explores the sport's most notorious high-tech scandal.
27m Apr 06, 2018
27m
S1 Ep1: Who Is the Dark Overlord?
When 10 million patient records were posted for sale on the dark web, a hacker collective called the Dark Overlord took credit for the data dump. The mysterious group's taunting attacks underscored a much larger problem for healthcare: cybersecurity. Read the full story here. http://www.hcanews.com/news/defending-your-data-from-the-dark-overlord
21m Mar 29, 2018
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