In this episode of Hard Problems, Smart Solutions, Brendan Iglehart, Staff Healthcare Architect at Newfire Global Partners interviews Paul Wilder, the Executive Director of CommonWell Health Alliance.
They discuss the importance of not delaying integration in health IT and the incremental advancements in healthcare interoperability. Interoperability, Wilder explains, isn’t about one big breakthrough. It’s about a series of incremental steps that collectively create real progress. From startups building innovative patient tools to nationwide alliances shaping policy, the common thread is clear: the time to act is now.
Paul shares his journey from network support to health IT, emphasizing the significance of data exchange in improving patient care. They explore the role of CommonWell in promoting cross-vendor data availability and the challenges in ensuring patient access to their medical data. The conversation highlights recent governmental efforts, technological advancements in FHIR, and the application of AI in healthcare.
Don’t miss this episode. Tune in to hear Paul Wilder’s insights on the future of patient access and how organizations can navigate the complex, but rewarding, journey toward better data exchange.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts
00:28 Welcome to Hard Problems, Smart Solutions
01:36 Meet Paul Wilder: A Journey in Health IT
02:50 Understanding CommonWell Health Alliance
04:09 Challenges and Progress in Patient Data Access
06:39 Government Initiatives and Industry Movements
15:24 The Role of AI in Healthcare Data
18:32 Ensuring Patient Privacy and Data Security
21:13 The Future of FHIR and Interoperability
24:17 Advice for Healthtech Innovators
29:18 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts