In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright and Guy Brassard will discuss:

Why do AI transformation efforts stall, especially when data readiness and workforce alignment lag behind strategy?

When is it time to select a platform and partners? At what stage in the process?

How can we build cross-functional alignment so technology, operations, and leadership move in the same direction?

Establishing governance and shared accountability to sustain momentum beyond initial launches

Creating a culture that supports continuous improvement instead of one-time change efforts

Practical steps to move from scattered data and siloed teams to coordinated, transformation-ready foundations

TAG Data Talk: No Use Case, No Use! The GenAI Reality Check

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright and Kelly Moncrief of Southern Company will discuss:

• What’s the general ‘shiny object’ appeal of GenAI? Tell us about the trap?
• How do companies end up moving forward with GenAI when they shouldn’t?
• Describe the struggle when reality hits? How can we flip the script and start differently – with the value proposition instead of the technology?
• With a very high percentage of AI initiatives not making it to production, what’s the way to keep AI moving forward?
• What one piece of advice would you give someone trying to instill stronger use case / value prop mentality within an organization?

Kelly Moncrief, Head of AI Technology, Southern Company

Riding the Silver Tsunami: Leveraging AI and Innovation to Modernize Systems and Close the Gap in Senior Healthcare

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright sits down with B. Anderson (Andy) Flatt, Senior Vice President and CIO, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), to ask:

• What first drew you to the intersection of technology and senior care?
• What kinds of barriers typically stand in the way of innovation in senior healthcare?
• AI often brings promise, but also skepticism –especially in emotionally sensitive spaces like elder care, how do you think leaders can balance innovation with empathy and trust?
• What kinds of opportunities are you seeing from AI, automation, or other digital tools in this space?
• If you could offer one piece of advice to healthcare leaders facing a wave of change, what would it be?

B. Anderson (Andy) Flatt, Senior Vice President and CIO, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

Smarter Tech, Leaner Systems: Reducing Cost Without Sacrificing Care

In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Neal Patel, MD, MPH, Chief Information Officer, HealthIT, Vanderbilt University Medical center:

• How can tech help identify and eliminate low-value workflows or redundant processes across the care continuum?
• Where has automation (clinical or operational) truly moved the needle on cost without degrading patient experience?
• How can we better use analytics to guide resource allocation, staffing, and equipment usage?
• Where has automation (clinical or operational) truly moved the needle on cost without degrading patient experience?
• What’s the framework for deciding which pilot programs or innovations deserve broader rollout?

Neal Patel, MD, MPH, Chief Information Officer, HealthIT, Vanderbilt University Medical Center