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Insights from Healthcare Leaders on Digital Transformation at ATA and ViVE

May 15, 2023

The recent American Telemedicine Association (ATA) conference in San Antonio and ViVE 2023 event in Nashville provided valuable insights into the digital transformation of healthcare. These industry gatherings brought CIOs, physicians, nurses, and other executives together to discuss the challenges and opportunities in adopting digital technologies and embracing hybrid care models. 

Health Tech had the privilege of covering these events, where healthcare leaders shared their perspectives on the role of technology, data utilization, and the need for innovation in the industry.

Legacy Systems and the Call for Technological Revolution

During a ViVE session, industry leaders emphasized the challenges of older legacy systems to digital transformation. 

Michael Archuleta, CIO of Mt. San Rafael Hospital, pointed out that healthcare has been lagging in technology adoption despite its critical role in saving lives and enhancing patient care. The healthcare industry must shift its perspective and view technology as a strategic revenue contributor rather than a cost center. Archuleta stressed the need for a technology revolution that places healthcare at the forefront of innovation and digital transformation.

Unlocking the Power of Data

Another critical aspect of digital transformation discussed at the events was the transformation of data utilization. 

Chris Carmody, CTO of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), highlighted the immense potential of generative AI in extracting meaning from the vast amounts of unstructured data already available. Carmody emphasized that healthcare organizations have only scratched the surface in harnessing insights from existing data. Organizations can accelerate their digital transformation journey by leveraging generative AI and other data-driven approaches.

Operationalizing Hybrid Care

Sara Vaezy, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Digital Officer at Providence, shared her perspective on the challenges of operationalizing hybrid care. Vaezy acknowledged the significant transformation required across care models, compensation structures, and staffing to implement hybrid care successfully. 

She highlighted Providence’s approach with ExpressCare, an on-demand care offering purposefully built to be hybrid from the ground up. Vaezy emphasized the benefits of starting fresh rather than retrofitting existing systems and plans to expand ExpressCare to other service lines, such as primary care and follow-ups.

Driving Innovation and Transformation

Healthcare leaders echoed the need for continuous innovation and transformation to keep pace with evolving patient needs and industry advancements. The events provided a platform for sharing best practices, success stories, and future visions. The discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration, investment in technology infrastructure, and cultivating a culture of innovation to drive meaningful change.

The ATA and ViVE events brought healthcare leaders together to share their insights on digital transformation and hybrid care. The discussions highlighted the urgency for healthcare organizations to embrace technology, harness the power of data, and adopt innovative care models. Healthcare must shed its old-fashioned image and prioritize technology as a strategic enabler to lead in innovation and digital transformation. Committing to ongoing collaboration and transformation, the industry can enhance patient care, drive operational efficiency, and ultimately revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Sources:
https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2023/04/healthcare-leaders-share-their-perspectives-digital-transformation-ata-vive
https://healthtechmagazine.net/events/ata
https://healthtechmagazine.net/events/vive
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