Dr. Michael Han on Ambient AI and Governance Strategy at MultiCare Health System
21/2/2026 | 16 min
In this episode, Dr. Michael Han, Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer at MultiCare Health System, shares results from a large scale ambient documentation vendor evaluation that significantly reduced clinician burnout and outlines his focus on AI governance, safety monitoring, and prioritizing high value innovation amid financial headwinds.
Restoring the Nursing Workforce at Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with Michele Szkolnicki
21/2/2026 | 16 min
In this episode, Michele Szkolnicki, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, discusses her multi-year initiative to rebuild and stabilize the nursing workforce, achieving a zero percent vacancy in medical-surgical units, and shares how nursing can drive value, improve patient outcomes, and support hospital finances in 2026.
Rob Andrews on Employer Led Health Care Reform and the Future of Health Plans
21/2/2026 | 12 min
In this episode, Rob Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance, discusses how employers and providers can work more closely to improve value, reduce middleman costs, and drive better outcomes. He shares perspectives on payer competition, transparency, GLP 1 cost pressures, and how technology and personalized medicine may reshape health plans in the years ahead.
Nariman Heshmati, MD, MBA, FACOG, Chief Physician and Operations Executive at Lee Physician Group
21/2/2026 | 15 min
In this episode, Nariman Heshmati, MD, MBA, FACOG, Chief Physician and Operations Executive at Lee Physician Group, joins the podcast to discuss extending life expectancy through improved diabetes care and chronic disease management. He outlines priorities for 2026, the importance of supporting work-life balance for clinicians, and strategies to expand access to care across the community.
Ty Wang, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Angle Health
21/2/2026 | 12 min
In this episode, Ty Wang, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Angle Health, shares how his team is rethinking health plan infrastructure to move beyond transactional payer provider relationships. He discusses modernizing operations with AI, improving transparency for employers and brokers, and aligning incentives around outcomes, affordability, and member experience.
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