From Pilot to Platform - How Sutter Health is Scaling AI Across 3.5 Million Lives

21/10/2025 31 min Episodio 176
From Pilot to Platform - How Sutter Health is Scaling AI Across 3.5 Million Lives

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Episode Synopsis

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ashley Beecy, Chief AI Officer at Sutter Health, as she shares their journey from targeted AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation across one of California's largest integrated health systems. We'll explore Sutter's innovative diabetic retinopathy screening program, where AI-enabled cameras deployed across 28 primary care sites detect sight-threatening conditions in under a minute, and their strategic partnership with Aidoc as the premier West Coast hub for clinical AI innovation. Dr. Beecy brings unique insights from her journey as a cardiologist and former AI leader at NewYork-Presbyterian. Clinical Leadership Drives AI Success: Dr. Beecy's background as a practicing cardiologist provides essential clinical credibility for enterprise AI transformation. Pilot to Platform Strategy: Focused pilots with clear clinical value can scale enterprise-wide when supported by proper governance and infrastructure. Real-World Impact at Scale: 24 cases of retinopathy detected from 216 screenings demonstrates measurable clinical outcomes from AI deployment. Strategic Partnerships Accelerate Innovation: Sutter's role as Aidoc's West Coast hub shows how health systems can co-develop AI solutions. Infrastructure Investment is Critical: Scaling AI across 24 hospitals and 200+ care sites requires robust governance frameworks and organizational commitment. Ashley Beecy, MD, FACC, Chief AI Officer, Sutter HealthMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live 

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