TDP130: IU Health's CMIO, Dr. Emily Webber: Mastering AI Governance, and more...

Episode 130 of The Digital Patient – Stories from the frontline of Digital Patient Engagement – featuring Dr. Emily Webber, CMIO at IU Health and Riley Children's Health. Show notes 👇

[00:01:10] Dr. Webber shares her initial inspiration to pursue medicine and pediatrics, stemming from a desire to connect deeply with patients and communities.
[00:02:14] Reflections on the shift from paper-based systems to digital during her residency, highlighting early challenges and adaptations.
[00:03:30] Discussion on the necessity of healthcare transformation, focusing on patient needs and technology's role in enhancing care outside traditional settings.
[00:04:20] Insights into the barriers technology sometimes creates between clinicians and patients, and Dr. Webber's journey into informatics.
[00:09:26] The importance of proper technology use in healthcare, assessing AI's role and its ethical implications in clinical settings.
[00:12:16] Consideration of AI's impact on healthcare operations, cautioning against its hasty implementation without thorough risk assessment.
[00:16:04] Advocacy for a patient-centric approach in healthcare IT, emphasizing listening to both patients and healthcare colleagues to inform better technology integration.
[00:20:21] The role of leadership in digital transformation, stressing the balance between innovation and maintaining core healthcare values.
[00:23:13] Challenges of modern healthcare IT, including navigating complex regulations and the integration of new technologies.
[00:28:07] Potential futures of healthcare technology, discussing ambient AI and its implications for medical documentation and patient interaction.
[00:32:17] The cultural shift towards accepting and integrating technology in healthcare, driven by necessity and enhanced by careful, ethical consideration.
[00:37:28] The growing importance of digital tools in enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals.

Fast 5 Lightning Round:
1. Favorite Book: "Anne of Green Gables" and "Weapons of Math Destruction".
2. Person to Meet: Taylor Swift and a desire to meet her grandfathers.
3. Preferred Superpower: Ability to read minds.
4. Belief in Healthcare: The power of large algorithms in healthcare has both positive and negative potentials.
5. Excitement level for new Taylor Swift album: 11/10.