Summary
Health system executives face unprecedented challenges in making technology decisions amid rapidly changing environments. The Becker's 11th annual IT and Revenue Cycle Conference, titled "The Future of AI and Digital Health," aims to address these issues, gathering over 2,500 executives and 600 speakers to discuss key topics such as responsible AI scaling, system protection, revenue cycle performance, and sustainable tech investments.
Jordan Johnson, co-founder of Bridge Oncology, shares insights on current trends in oncology and healthcare. He emphasizes the significant transformation in healthcare driven by recent CMS proposed rules, which signal a shift from volume-based reimbursement to a focus on total cost of care. Johnson notes that AI is becoming a reimbursable clinical tool, contingent on governance and measurable value, while also highlighting the implications of site neutrality and the need for health systems to understand the true economics of their service lines.
Looking ahead, Johnson expresses excitement about the evolution of Bridge Oncology from a radiation oncology firm to a comprehensive oncology strategy and health policy execution company. He stresses the importance of proactive adaptation to reimbursement changes and the integration of AI into operational and clinical decision-making. Johnson advises aspiring leaders to become well-versed in the interconnected nature of healthcare systems, emphasizing the need to understand the underlying reasons behind metrics rather than merely focusing on the metrics themselves.
Show Notes
In this episode, Jordan Johnson, MSHA, Bridge Oncology, ABA Health Law Oncology Advocacy, discusses the major CMS policy shifts reshaping oncology, the growing role of AI governance, and why healthcare leaders must think beyond reimbursement rates to prepare for the future of care delivery. He also shares advice for entrepreneurs on building systems thinking across finance, clinical care, compliance, and technology.
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