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Welcome back to The Table Podcast with Renee DeSilva, where she and Diana Nole, CVP, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft, explore the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on healthcare. AI has taken incredible strides over the past five to 10 years, and Renee and Diana delve into Gen AI, the fastest-growing consumer software application in history. From its scalable human likeness to exploring its threefold impact on insight extraction, user interaction, AI is already projecting far-reaching effects in healthcare.

Diana's passion for problem-solving and her early curiosity for technology paved the way for a dual degree in computer science and math. She shares how embracing curiosity and recognizing technology's omnipresence equipped her to engage in pivotal conversations. A dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Diana's personal mission is to inspire young girls during their formative years to pursue fields in math, science, and technology.

As our conversation unfolds, Diana circles back to the essence of successful partnerships. She unravels the hallmarks of a good partnership, emphasizing the importance of creating a win-win for all parties involved and stresses the significance of understanding mutual benefits and fostering honesty about each party's capabilities. According to Diana, finding equilibrium among stakeholders is a delicate yet crucial process.

Welcome back to The Table Podcast with Renee DeSilva, where she and Diana Nole, CVP, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft, explore the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on healthcare. test AI has taken incredible strides over the past five to 10 years, and Renee and Diana delve into Gen AI, the fastest-growing consumer software application in history. From its scalable human likeness to exploring its threefold impact on insight extraction, user interaction, AI is already projecting far-reaching effects in healthcare.

Diana's passion for problem-solving and her early curiosity for technology paved the way for a dual degree in computer science and math. She shares how embracing curiosity and recognizing technology's omnipresence equipped her to engage in pivotal conversations. A dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Diana's personal mission is to inspire young girls during their formative years to pursue fields in math, science, and technology.

As our conversation unfolds, Diana circles back to the essence of successful partnerships. She unravels the hallmarks of a good partnership, emphasizing the importance of creating a win-win for all parties involved and stresses the significance of understanding mutual benefits and fostering honesty about each party's capabilities. According to Diana, finding equilibrium among stakeholders is a delicate yet crucial process.

On today’s episode of The Table Podcast, Renee DeSilva – CEO of The Health Management Academy – sat down for a conversation with Dr. Janice Nevin, the President and CEO of ChristianaCare, who brings over 21 years of dedication to the mission of service.

In this episode, Renee explores Dr. Nevin’s unwavering commitment to ChristianaCare’s mission, delving into her perspective on cultivating a culture at scale and activating for the love of health. Driven by the core values of courage and resilience, she shares insights into how organizations thrive during turbulent times through a strong connection to their mission.

Learn how leaders can shape the culture that drives success by prioritizing communication, engagement, and a deep understanding of core values while leveraging technology including generative AI. Also discussed is ChristianaCare’s approach to care delivery and innovation, where Dr. Nevin emphasizes the human aspect of healthcare. Discover how innovation can enhance both provider efficiency and the patient experience, creating a healthcare environment that is personalized, accessible, and focused on continuous relationships.

As the conversation unfolds, Renee and Dr. Nevin circle back to developing mission-driven goals, exploring ChristianaCare’s commitment to zero disparities. Dr. Nevin shares how this aspiration is not just a strategic plan but an integral part of the organization’s DNA, influencing every aspect of their work.

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In this episode, The Health Management Academy’s CEO and host of The Table Podcast, Renee DeSilva, sat down with Tammy Daniel, the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Health Florida. Tammy shared her invaluable insights on how to support existing nurses on their professional and leadership journeys, as well as exploring innovative strategies to cultivate the nursing pipeline.

Under Tammy’s leadership, Baptist Health Florida has taken a deliberate approach to early-career leadership development. They’ve implemented programs like an internal nurse manager academy and upskilling initiatives to prepare existing talent for specialized, technical roles. This forward-thinking approach recognizes the need for creativity and innovation in addressing the complex challenges of the nursing workforce.

Tammy also shared her insights on the role of mentors in identifying strengths and helping individuals recognize their blind spots—a powerful aspect she aptly calls “the power of the nudge” and explored the importance of adapting management and communication styles based on the audience and responsibilities at hand, emphasizing that effective leaders must be flexible and adaptive.

Join us at The Table, where we engage in thought-provoking discussions with healthcare leaders who are pioneering change, addressing critical issues, and shaping the future of healthcare. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and valuable insights on the dynamic world of healthcare leadership.

At The Health Management Academy, we’re celebrating 25 years of cultivating the premier community of healthcare’s influential changemakers – from the top U.S. health systems and innovative industry partners.

And we’re just getting started.

We continue delivering on our promise to drive health forward by providing C-suite leaders with a trusted community of their peers, while powering advancement through transformative insights for health system and industry, leadership development programs, and one-of-a-kind partnerships and alliances for policy, health equity, and more.

Our 25th anniversary celebration begins today, as we unveil a refreshed brand. Welcome to our evolution!

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