In this episode, Jason Schifman interviews Mark Paradis, VP of Data Strategy for Northwell Holdings, on the intersection of AI, technology, and healthcare. They discuss Northwell’s role in innovation, investment strategies, and new technologies improving patient care and operations. Paradis shares insights on AI implementation challenges, data integration, and governance. He highlights Northwell’s approach to prioritizing ideas, evaluating tech opportunities, and driving adoption. The conversation also explores healthcare disparities and AI’s role in bridging these gaps while addressing the complexities of clinical integration. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of AI-powered healthcare transformation.

Title: What Northwell Learned After Deploying AI in the Real World - with Marc Paradis, VP of Data Strategy at Northwell Holdings.

Key Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction to Northwell Holdings and Its Role
• (03:08) The Role of Technology and AI in Healthcare
• (06:05) Investment Focus and Strategic Partnerships
• (08:50) Innovations in Back Office Operations
• (11:57) Clinical Innovations and AI Applications
• (18:00) Development Timelines and Regulatory Challenges
• (23:55) Future of Data Integration and AI in Healthcare
• (28:46) Reimagining Healthcare with AI
• (30:20) Innovative Governance and Idea Prioritization
• (33:03) Evaluating Opportunities in Healthcare Technology
• (36:27) The Future of Healthcare Technology
• (41:43) Adoption Challenges in Healthcare
• (46:12) Scaling Innovation Across Healthcare Systems

Key Takeaways:

• Northwell Holdings is a for-profit arm of Northwell Health focused on innovation.
• Technology and data are essential for effective patient care.
• AI can enhance both clinical and operational efficiencies in healthcare.
• Investments are made in areas of care that are under-resourced.
• Partnerships with startup studios help align incentives for better patient outcomes.
• Innovations like Acertain automate back-office processes to reduce burdens.
• Optane integrates AI for clinical applications in primary care settings.
• Regulatory challenges can lengthen the timeline for clinical innovations.
• Data integration is crucial for improving healthcare delivery.
• AI can unlock insights from vast healthcare datasets. AI can analyze in thousands of dimensions.
• Northwell Health separates experimental ideas from clinical practice.
• Innovation comes from both internal and external sources.
• AI was incorporated into the innovation challenge process.
• Soft ROI is often lost in the complexity of healthcare.
• Healthcare is moving from linear to exponential technology adoption.
• Technology will be ready for adoption in three to five years.
• Non-clinical applications of AI will see faster adoption.
• Regulation and societal conversations around AI are crucial.
• AI can improve care quality beyond the average clinician's performance.

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About the Guest:

Marc Paradis, VP of Data Strategy at Northwell Holdings, is a leading voice in harnessing data and AI to drive real-world impact in healthcare. With deep expertise in analytics and a mission-driven mindset, he’s shaping how health systems leverage technology for better outcomes, smarter decisions, and scalable value-based care. In this episode, he shares bold insights on healthcare’s AI-powered future.

Keywords

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