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February 09, 2026 l Issue #328

New Launch!

Inside the Minds of AI Leaders

Insights, Initiatives, and the 2026 Strategic Playbook 

The Big Unlock podcast keeps you at the forefront of healthcare’s digital transformation, featuring candid conversations with C-suite leaders on AI adoption, digital health innovation, and emerging technologies.

This playbook is a compilation of Season 6 of the podcast, spotlighting real-world insights on embedding AI into clinical workflows, reducing clinician burden, and rehumanizing care. With over 190 episodes, the podcast continues to unlock fresh perspectives shaping the future of healthcare. 

BOOK 

GENERATIVE AI

Unlocking the Next Chapter in Healthcare

by ROHIT MAHAJAN and

RITU M. UBEROY

Foreword by Edward Marx

Written for clinicians, executives, innovators, and policy makers and patients alike, this definitive volume distils the expertise of industry pioneers into an accessible roadmap. Whether you’re leading a hospital, building health tech solutions, a tech startup, or simply curious about the future of care, Generative AI: Unlocking the Next Chapter in Healthcare delivers the insight, inspiration, and practical guidance you need to thrive in the era where human empathy and machine intelligence work side by side.

🔍 Top Insights

1. Epic's AI scribe goes live as EHR giant touts strong adoption of built-in AI features 
2. More than 75 health systems call for stepped-up oversight of patient data sharing 
3. OpenAI Unveils Frontier, a Product for Building ‘AI Co-Workers’ 
4. Humana Redefines the Member Experience with Agent Assist Built with Google Cloud 
5. Moltbook: The viral social network for bots reveals more about our own current mania for AI

The Big Unlock Podcast

AI Succeeds Through Seamless Workflow Integration and Clinician Empowerment 

with Chethan Sathya, MD, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Northwell Health 

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AI Must Strengthen a Clinician’s “Spidey Sense,” Not Replace It

with Dr. Amit Phull, Chief Clinical Experience Officer, Doximity

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Funding and M&A Moves

•  ElevenLabs scores $500M, secures $11B valuation 
•  Alaffia Health raises $55M for claims management AI 
•  Decagon raises $250M for AI agents, triples valuation to $4.5B 
•  Women's health clinic Midi Health closes $100M series D as it aims to scale a national healthcare company 

🤖 AI in Action

Use Case of the Week: AI-Assisted Medical Coding Optimization   

Health System: Nebraska Methodist Health System   

Nebraska Methodist deployed AI to review clinical documentation and flag coding gaps before claims submission. Acting as a “second set of eyes” for human coders, the system improves first-pass coding accuracy, reduces denials, and prevents revenue leakage. The initiative generated over $2 million in recovered revenue while maintaining strict human-in-the-loop oversight.  

📊 Industry Spotlight

1. Five Trends in AI and Data Science for 2026

🧠 Thought Leadership

• What is the “Healthcare Trilemma” and How Can it Be Solved With AI?
• Inside the Minds of AI Leaders: Insights, Initiatives, and the 2026 Strategic Playbook
• AI May Improve Healthcare Access, But Will Rural and Underserved Communities Trust It?
  

💬 From the Frontlines

“AI in healthcare isn’t about replacing clinicians—it’s about augmenting them. When built with trust, security, and clinician input at the core, AI can reduce burnout, eliminate administrative burden, and restore the human connection between doctors and patients.”

—  Dr. Amit Phull, Chief Clinical Experience Officer, Doximity (The Big Unlock Podcast Episode #195)  

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