Episode #236. Rural Healthcare Can’t Afford Bad AI Decisions, with Jim Roeder, CIO and VP of IT at Lakewood Health System

AI in rural healthcare is about balance: innovation vs. risk, automation vs. control, and doing more with less.

In this episode, Jim Roeder, CIO and VP of IT at Lakewood Health System, discusses how rural healthcare systems are approaching AI adoption, with a strong emphasis on governance, security, and alignment with organizational values. He highlights the challenge of managing both new AI tools and existing, often unrecognized AI embedded in current systems. While innovation like ambient listening is rapidly gaining traction, emerging technologies such as agentic AI require careful evaluation due to potential risks. With limited resources, his organization focuses on strategic prioritization, infrastructure modernization, and maintaining operational autonomy.

Tune in to hear how a rural health system CIO is navigating AI governance, infrastructure modernization, and the real-world tension between innovation and security!

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Jim Roeder on LinkedIn.

• Follow Lakewood Health System on LinkedIn and explore their website!

• Check out the Health Sector Coordinating Council website!

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