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March 24, 2025, Issue #301

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Connect & Optimize: Best Practices for Effective Contact Center Consolidation

When: Wednesday, April 09, 2025 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Where: Online (Zoom)

This webinar offers a sneak peek into how Sentara Health (an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system) unified its appointment scheduling and hospital communications contact centers into a Clinical Access Center and made it a Center of Excellence for further consolidation. This session will offer valuable insights for healthcare leaders and IT professionals looking to optimize patient experience while driving operational efficiencies.

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Digital Health in the News

How Rush University Medical Center turned an AI setback into a success story

In 2019, Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center piloted ambient AI technology, but the initial rollout did not go as planned. Becker’s Health IT

AI-powered process improvement shows big patient experience ROI

UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Center needed to help patients feel more ready for surgery. Healthcare IT News

Healthtech VCs Look to AI for Next Wave of Returns

New breed of artificial intelligence startups will draw acquirers and IPO interest, venture investors predict. WSJ

This Week in The Big Unlock Podcast

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As AI Proves Its Value in Improving Care Delivery, Widespread Adoption Will Come.

In this episode, Sowmya Viswanathan, MD, MHCH, MBA, FACP, Chief Physician Executive of BayCare Health System, shares her healthcare journey and insights on the evolving role of physician executives in health systems. 

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Insights and Research

U.S. Hospitals See Gains in Patient Safety and Workforce Resilience Post-Pandemic

The report underscores how fostering a strong culture of safety within hospitals is directly tied to better outcomes for both patients and healthcare workers. HIT Leaders and News

How AI Could Reshape Health Care—Rise in Direct-to-Consumer Models

A time may be approaching when wise patients demand artificial intelligence (AI)–informed care as a standard of quality. JAMA Network

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Damo Thought Leadership and Media Mentions

NEW! The Future of Healthcare: Digital Transformation at BayCare Health System

 Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan shares her healthcare leadership journey and insights on the evolving role of physician executives in driving digital transformation and patient care. Damo Blog

The Power of Data: Optimizing Staffing & Service Levels in Healthcare Contact Centers

The ability to deliver seamless patient experiences depends on efficient, data-driven contact center operations. Damo Blog

White paper: Unlocking the Potential of Data Integration in Digital Health

This white paper explores the critical concepts, standards, and technologies shaping healthcare data integration. BigRio White Paper

Transforming Patient Experience: Standardizing and Optimizing Contact Centers at a Large Health System

Sentara Health, a leading not-for-profit healthcare system, faced challenges with fragmented patient experiences across 13 contact centers. Partnering with Damo, Sentara centralized scheduling through the Clinical Access Center and unified contact centers under a comprehensive strategy. The collaboration improved cross-functional collaboration, standardized operations, and enhanced patient care, establishing a seamless, high-quality experience. Damo Case Study

Books Corner

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Other Stuff We’re Reading

3 Ways to Drive Continuous AI Transformation

Regular, transparent progress assessments ensure AI investments align with customer needs, while embedding AI experts within mission-based teams enhances adaptability and upskills the workforce. HBR

Digital Health Funding and M&A

Sibel Health Rakes In $30M for Its Wearable-Based RPM Platform

Sibel Health raised $30 million to accelerate the commercial deployment of its remote patient monitoring platform. MedCity News

Jobs Corner

AI Governance Lead and Program Manager

The AI Governance Lead and Program Manager will be instrumental in advancing AI governance and compliance initiatives within a highly regulated public-sector organization. 

Director of Healthcare Technology & Engineering

Lead the Clinical Engineering Department in selecting, procuring, and delivering biomedical equipment and services. 

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