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Oct. 24, 2024

Episode #103, Transforming Healthcare Through Technology and Strategic Risk Management with Ed Ricks, Managing Director at Baker Tilly US

Episode #103, Transforming Healthcare Through Technology and Strategic Risk Management with  Ed Ricks,  Managing Director at Baker Tilly US

The healthcare industry faces unique challenges that require innovative solutions like AI-driven workflows and strategic risk management.

In this episode, Ed Ricks, managing director of Baker Tilly’s healthcare information technology consulting group, shares his journey from engineering to healthcare IT, emphasizing his passion for improving care delivery. He discusses current challenges in healthcare IT, including budget constraints and the need to optimize existing systems. He highlights innovations like AI and virtual nursing and advises IT leaders to build strong relationships with clinical staff.

Tune in to learn how healthcare IT leaders use technology and AI to transform patient care and streamline operations!


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About Ed Ricks:

Ed Ricks, MHA, CHCIO, is a managing director with Baker Tilly’s healthcare information technology consulting group. He has over 21 years of executive-level experience as a CIO and COO in health systems and five years of experience leading advanced patient care solution strategies for a large Healthcare IT Integrator. His primary focus is on operational excellence, creating efficiencies to reduce expense, improve outcomes, and improve clinician and patient experience through strategic utilization of IT systems.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Despite financial challenges, healthcare's core mission is to deliver better patient care driven by clinicians' dedication.
  • Healthcare IT leaders are shifting toward optimizing existing systems to improve workflows, reduce costs, and enhance revenue.
  • Technologies like AI and virtual nursing are transforming healthcare, but they require strong governance to manage risks, especially in clinical decision-making. 
  • IT leaders should foster strong relationships with clinical teams to align IT efforts with patient care goals.
  • Healthcare IT is more about managing organizational risk than deploying technical solutions, particularly cybersecurity and AI.

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