In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Dr. Chris Longhurst, Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer at UC San Diego Health and Executive Director of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Health Innovation. From his go-to burrito order to breaking new ground with spatial computing in the operating room, Dr. Longhurst shares why IT innovation isn’t just about tech—it’s about timing, trust, and transformation.

We explore what it takes to implement cutting-edge technologies without disrupting daily operations and how UC San Diego Health’s use of the Apple Vision Pro redefines patient care in real time.

Tune in to learn:

• Whether healthcare is still lagging—or leading—in tech adoption
• How to prepare your IT infrastructure for innovation
• Why the operating room might be the next frontier for spatial computing

Whether you're a CIO, clinician, or just tech-curious, this episode delivers thought-provoking insights and a few laughs along the way.

In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Sameer Sethi, Senior Vice President and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to explore one of the most talked-about innovations in healthcare IT today: agentic AI. From its potential to transform workflows to the nuanced challenges of adoption, Sameer offers a grounded, forward-looking take on how this next evolution in AI could change the game for clinicians, patients, and healthcare systems alike.

We dive into what sets agentic AI apart from traditional automation, how trust and governance frameworks are evolving, and why the human role is more critical than ever—even in an increasingly autonomous future. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI’s possibilities or are already implementing intelligent agents across your enterprise, this conversation offers valuable insights from one of the field’s most thoughtful leaders.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone exploring the real-world deployment of agentic AI. Sameer walks through practical and emerging use cases—from clinician support and revenue cycle enhancements to patient experience and operational efficiency—offering a clear-eyed view of where agentic AI is already delivering value and where its potential is just beginning to unfold.

In this episode of Visionary Voices, we sit down with Brady Collier and Tooba Amir, two graduates of Optimum CareerPath, who are already making their mark in healthcare IT. Their journeys into the field offer an inspiring glimpse into how the next generation is stepping into roles that directly shape the future of healthcare delivery and digital transformation.

Moderated by Lydia Veal, Chief Operating Officer at Optimum Healthcare IT, this conversation explores how Brady and Tooba discovered health IT, the myths they’ve encountered as recent grads, and how organizations can evolve their hiring practices to better engage younger talent. From career-defining moments to lessons in resilience and adaptability, their stories underscore why investing in early-career professionals is not just smart, it’s strategic.

Whether you're a CIO looking to close talent gaps, or a student considering your own future, this conversation offers honest reflections and fresh perspectives. Listen in as we discuss what health systems can do to attract, and retain, the next wave of innovators.