This episode features Salim Saiyed, MD, FAMIA, Vice President, Chief Medical Information Officer, Diplomate Clinical Informatics at UPMC Central Pa. Here, he discusses his background & responsibilities in his current role, opportunities and headwinds he's keeping his eye on, what technologies he’s implementing in order to add value to UPMC, and more. Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting Oct, 3-6 2023 here.
Summary
Salim Saiyed, MD, FAMIA - Vice President & Chief Medical Information Officer at UPMC Central Pa
Background and Responsibilities
Salim Saiyed, MD, FAMIA, serves as the Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer at UPMC Central Pa. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all implementation of clinical technology optimization, informatics analytics, digital health, and telehealth solutions for the seven hospitals and 200 clinics in the region.
Opportunities and Headwinds
Dr. Saiyed believes that there are two major opportunities in healthcare today. First, improving patient access is crucial for delivering quality care. To achieve this, UPMC is investing in technologies such as patient portals, symptom checkers, and self-scheduling tools. Second, leveraging AI technology to improve healthcare efficiency is another important opportunity. UPMC is actively exploring ways to automate EHR tasks and optimize workflows to enhance operations.
Technologies for Value Addition
UPMC is dedicated to adding value to the organization and its patients through the implementation of various technologies. Dr. Saiyed and his team are focused on utilizing patient portals, symptom checkers, and self-scheduling tools to improve patient access and streamline processes. Additionally, they are exploring the potential of AI technology to automate EHR tasks and optimize workflows, thus enhancing overall efficiency.
Upcoming Event and Networking Opportunities
If you want to network with peers and engage in insightful conversations like the one with Dr. Saiyed, consider applying to be one of the complimentary guest reviewers at the upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, scheduled for October 3-6, 2023. This event is a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals and stay updated on the latest developments in healthcare information technology. To apply, visit our website www.my.beckershospitalreview.com.
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This episode aired on 05/30/2023 and can be listened here.
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