Healthcare IT Today: ViVE and HIMMS26 Recap
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In this episode of Healthcare IT Today, hosts John Lynn and special guest Rhys Maynard recap the ViVE and HIMSS26 conferences, highlighting the shift from AI's 'potential' phase to real-world implementation. They discuss how CIOs are overwhelmed by the flood of AI solutions, torn between leveraging existing vendor AI integrations or adopting specialized external tools. A key theme is the rise of AI orchestration—using AI agents to coordinate other AI systems across workflows like patient outreach, billing, and prior authorization. The hosts emphasize that AI should be seamless and problem-focused, not hyped as a standalone marvel. They also critique the lack of patient and femtech representation at the events, suggesting a missed opportunity for inclusivity and innovation. Notable product announcements from companies like Heidi (evidence and remote tools), PointClickCare (discharge intel), and increased interoperability efforts across HIEs and data exchange platforms are spotlighted. The episode closes with a call for more creative engagement formats at future conferences to foster connection and visibility for smaller innovators.
AI has moved beyond potential—vendors now focus on showing real-world results, not just promises.
CIOs face complex decisions: integrate AI from current vendors or adopt specialized external tools?
AI orchestration—using AI agents to manage other AI systems—is emerging as a critical trend.
AI should be invisible and seamless, solving real problems without being marketed as 'AI-powered'.
Data quality is foundational—bad data leads to bad AI outcomes.
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Welcome & Conference Recap Overview
Hosts John Lynn and Rhys Maynard introduce the episode, setting the stage for a recap of the ViVE and HIMSS26 conferences, emphasizing the dynamic intersection of healthcare and technology.
From Potential to Performance: The AI Shift
“We 100% have left the era of potential. Like as far as like AI and healthcare and all these different, oh, our solution has the potential to do this. Like we have firmly moved into the show improve stages.”
CIOs in the AI Crossfire: Vendor Dilemmas
“The decision making process for CIOs right now has got to be a complex one, right? Nuanced one, I would say.”
Orchestration: AI Managing AI
“Now there's going to be an AI agent that's going to orchestrate reaching out to the patient, one that's going to orchestrate what bills are owed, one that's going to orchestrate prior auth, et cetera, et cetera.”
What We Should Stop Talking About with AI
The hosts critique the overhyping of AI, advocating for a focus on solving real problems rather than marketing AI as a magic solution, and stress the need for governance, data quality, and ethical use.
“The job of AI is not necessarily to replace people, but the people who know AI will replace those who don't know AI.”
“We 100% have left the era of potential. Like as far as like AI and healthcare and all these different, oh, our solution has the potential to do this. Like we have firmly moved into the show improve stages.”
“Now there's going to be an AI agent that's going to orchestrate reaching out to the patient, one that's going to orchestrate what bills are owed, one that's going to orchestrate prior auth, et cetera, et cetera.”
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John Lynn
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HIMSS26
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ViVE
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Heidi
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Epic
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PointClickCare
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Cerner
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NextGen
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Oracle Health
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