TDP128: Tidal Health's CIO/CMIO, Dr. Mark Weisman: Targeting 50%+ Clinician Adoption with Ambient

Episode 128 of The Digital Patient – Stories from the frontline of Digital Patient Engagement – featuring Dr. Mark Weisman, Chief Information Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Tidal Health. Show notes 👇

[00:01:53] How Dr. Weisman got into healthcare informatics sparked by exposure to influential figures and technologies during residency;
[00:03:28] The evolution of data management in healthcare, from the initial struggles with unstructured data to the current advancements;
[00:07:11] Balancing digital health initiatives with operational challenges in healthcare, like workforce shortages and financial pressures;
[00:08:39] Strategic initiatives like online scheduling that benefit both patient experience and operational efficiency;
[00:12:05] The ongoing challenge of modernizing healthcare communication tools, such as replacing pagers with more integrated digital solutions;
[00:16:15] Dr. Weisman discusses the benefits of holding dual roles as CIO and CMIO, enhancing influence over healthcare IT decisions;
[00:23:34] Identifying low-hanging fruits in AI applications in healthcare, particularly in administrative workflows;
[00:29:11] The critical role of time management in healthcare and how technology can help address these pressures;
[00:35:28] The future of healthcare technology, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered solutions and the potential of AI to transform care delivery;
[00:39:10] The concept of ambient AI in healthcare and its implications for the future of medical documentation and provider-patient interactions;

1. Favorite Book: "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni.
2. Person He'd Love to Meet: General Douglas MacArthur, to gain insights into leadership during challenging times.
3. Preferred Superpower: Ability to read minds, to better understand others' thoughts and truths.
4. Belief in Healthcare: The significant resources devoted to non-value-adding activities in healthcare.
5. Time Travel Wish: Witnessing the moon landing at mission control, to experience the historical moment and team effort.