While most AI innovation in hospitals has centered on cameras and visual monitoring, audio offers a powerful, scalable, and privacy-preserving way to enhance patient safety, staff well-being, and care efficiency. Derek shares how Sound Intelligence has deployed its solution in over 15,000 patient rooms across Europe, focusing on three key areas:

• Staff Safety: Detecting aggressive voices and escalating behavior to prevent workplace violence before it gets out of control.
• Better Sleep: Using a “Zen Score” to measure and reduce disruptive hospital noise, improving patient recovery and staff satisfaction.
• Better Care: Expanding monitoring capabilities so a single virtual nurse can safely oversee 100+ rooms at night without being intrusive.

In this episode of Digital Health Frontiers, Caregility President & CEO Mike Brandofino sits down with Derek van der Vorst, CEO of Sound Intelligence, to explore the untapped potential of audio analytics in healthcare.

Mike and Derek also discuss how acoustic monitoring complements cameras and sensors, supports nurse efficiency, and opens new possibilities for detecting medical conditions like sleep apnea or epileptic seizures. With edge-based processing and no recordings stored, this technology delivers real-time insights without compromising privacy.

Whether you’re a hospital executive, nurse leader, or innovator in virtual care, this episode shines a light on how sound can play a defining role in the future of virtual care.

In this episode, Caregility CEO Mike Brandofino sits down with EmOpti founder Dr. Ed Barthell to discuss how health systems are leveraging hybrid care models to overcome staffing challenges, reduce emergency department wait times, and improve patient flow.

From enabling remote providers to support multiple facilities to using AI for clinical decision support, this conversation explores innovative strategies driving measurable ROI — including millions in recovered revenue from reduced patient walkouts.

Discover how Caregility and EmOpti are partnering to modernize acute care delivery and help hospitals extend connected care across the enterprise.

In this episode, Caregility President and COO Mike Brandofino sits down with Angela Wilgus, Manager of Virtual Nursing at Baptist Health, to explore how the health system scaled its virtual sitter and virtual nursing programs across 13 facilities—and what they’ve learned along the way.

Read the transcript here: https://caregility.com/blog/scaling-virtual-care-programs-with-angela-wilgus-of-baptist-health/

In this episode of the Digital Health Frontiers podcast, host and Caregility President and COO Mike Brandofino is joined by Dan D’Orazio, CEO of Sage Growth Partners, and Caregility CFO Tod Nestor for a candid conversation about virtual care ROI. Mike, Dan, and Tod dig into market research findings and executive feedback on what’s driving health systems to go all in on telehealth, from the hospital bedside to the patient’s home.

Read the transcript here:

https://caregility.com/blog/virtual-care-roi-with-dan-dorazio-of-sage-growth-partners/

In this episode of "Digital Health Frontiers," host Mike Brandofino sits down with Christine Corielle, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, the Director of System Nursing Operations at OhioHealth, to discuss the impact that acute virtual care programs are having on patient and staff experience.

Read the transcript here:

https://caregility.com/blog/virtual-cares-impact-on-patient-and-staff-experience-with-christine-coriell-from-ohiohealth/

In this episode of "Digital Health Frontiers,” Caregility President and COO Mike Brandofino sits down with Peter O’Connor, Director of IT for Inova’s Eastern Region Development Program, to discuss the health system’s approach to modern patient room design. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in healthcare technology design and facility architecture, Peter shares insights into Inova’s highly collaborative approach to clinical IT enablement, which seeks to elevate patient and staff experience through hybrid care models that integrate telehealth and other technologies into bedside care.

Mike and Peter explore the integration of technology in patient care delivery, the unique task of bridging gaps between design, construction, and clinical processes, and the innovative virtual care programs that are transforming bedside care at Inova. Peter highlights the importance of culture, leadership support, and strong partnerships in driving these initiatives forward. Tune in to learn how Inova is setting new standards in healthcare delivery using technology to create seamless, patient-first experiences. Read the transcript here:

https://caregility.com/blog/modern-patient-room-design-with-peter-oconnor-from-inova/

In this episode of "Digital Health Frontiers," Mike Brandofino, President and COO of Caregility, digs into virtual care transformation with Jonathan Witenko, System Director of Virtual Health and Telemedicine at Lee Health. Jon discusses the evolution of telehealth from an experimental project to a cornerstone of modern healthcare delivery at the Florida-based health system.

This episode is a testament to how virtual care has transitioned from a "nice-to-have" to a critical application. Jon shares Lee Health's story of accelerated telehealth adoption, the importance of executive support, and the ongoing journey towards integrating virtual care seamlessly into everyday healthcare.

Read the transcript here:

https://caregility.com/blog/digital-health-frontiers-transforming-healthcare-through-virtual-care-with-jonathan-witenko-of-lee-health/

In the first episode of "Digital Health Frontiers," host Mike Brandofino, President and COO of Caregility, has the honor of interviewing Dr. David Shulkin, former Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Shulkin shares his deep insights on the evolution of virtual care, its critical role during the pandemic, the potential for addressing clinician shortages, and the necessity of regulatory support for telehealth's future. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals looking to shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Read the transcript here:

https://caregility.com/blog/digital-health-frontiers-virtual-cares-evolution-with-dr-david-shulkin/