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Episode #142. Code Meets Clinic: Hacking Healthcare with Humanity, with Dr. Joseph Izzo, Emergency Physician for Kaiser Permanente and CMIO at San Joaquin General Hospital

Sep 18, 2025
23:49

Episode Description

The core of every healthcare innovation, whether in IT, AI, or cybersecurity, must remain the patient.


In this episode, Dr. Joseph Izzo discusses his transition from programming to medicine and how that unique background allows him to bridge clinical care with technology. He shares insights on EMR optimization, the importance of AI governance, and creating safe spaces for residents to experiment with new tools. The conversation also highlights the potential of population health data, the challenges of cybersecurity, and the value of pursuing nontraditional paths in medicine. Along the way, he reflects on leadership, teamwork, and the central reminder that all progress must be in service of the patient.


Tune in and learn how healthcare leaders balance innovation, safety, and humanity in the age of AI!


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