
Episode #121
CIO Podcast - Episode 121: AI Tools and Behavioral Health with Patrick Williamson
For the 121st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Patrick Williamson, Chief Information Officer at Array Behavioral Care , to talk about AI tools and behavioral health! We kick this episode off by discussing why AI governance and security are so critical and different in healthcare and behavioral health. Then we learn how Williamson has been approaching vetting solutions in his organization and why it’s so hard to say no to a solution. Next, we dig into Williamson’s thoughts on using PHI on ungoverned AI tools. We also see if there are any that clear HIPAA, as well as what it would take to do so. Then we talk about some of the initial applications in behavioral health where AI tools make sense. Next, we analyze the value of behavioral health having visibility into the patient’s full medical record. We then debate over whether we need more AI or if we just need to leverage the tools we already have. Lastly, we conclude this episode with Williamson giving advice to aspiring CIOs who are considering a behavioral health organization. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: Why is AI governance and security so critical, and even different in healthcare, and specifically behavioral health? How are you approaching vetting solutions in your organization? Why is it so hard to say no to a solution? What are your thoughts on using PHI on ungoverned AI tools? Are there any that clear HIPAA and what does that take? What are some of the initial applications in behavioral health where AI tools make sense? What’s the value of behavioral health having visibility into the patient’s full medical record? Do we need more AI, or do we need to leverage the tools we already have? What advice would you give an aspiring CIO who is considering a behavioral health organization? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast. Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube . Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com . We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes



