Navigating AI in Healthcare, with Rachel Stuve, Elevance Health (PrivacyCafé, Episode 4)
On this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosted by Jade Davis and Rich Sheinis, Rachel Stuve, Senior Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Elevance Health, shares her journey in data science and artificial intelligence, particularly in the healthcare sector. Rachel discusses the use of AI in healthcare, from operational efficiencies and consumer-driven care to data privacy and ethical considerations. She emphasizes the importance of starting AI integration with clear business goals and the necessity of a robust data governance strategy to navigate HIPAA regulations and ensure quality and ethics in AI applications. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities for small to large enterprises in adopting AI, with practical advice for businesses looking to leverage AI technology.
Note: The views expressed by Rachel Stuve in this podcast are her own and do not necessarily represent the views of Elevance Health.
PrivacyCafé is underwritten and presented by Hall Booth Smith. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
Rachel Stuve, Elevance Health
Rachel Stuve is a highly experienced professional in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence. With a Master’s degree in Quantitative Leadership and over twenty years of experience in data and AI, Rachel leads strategic initiatives focused on AI product development, data-driven culture, and leveraging data to increase commercialization.
Rachel’s diverse experience spans across healthcare, high-tech software, and startups, where she has consistently delivered tangible results and driven organizational growth. Her leadership skills, strategic vision, and passion for innovation make her a valuable asset in driving business success and creating impactful solutions in the data science and AI landscape.
Elevance Health
Fueled by their bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, Elevance Health (formerly Anthem) is transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner.
Their nearly 100,000 associates serve more than 118 million people at every stage of health. Elevance addresses a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health.
Elevance believes that improving health for everyone is possible. It begins by redefining health, reimagining the health system, and strengthening their communities.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Welcome to PrivacyCafé: Introduction
00:25 Meet Rachel Stuve: A Data Science and AI Expert
02:18 Demystifying AI: From Basics to Healthcare Innovations
08:14 Navigating Data Privacy in Healthcare AI
11:48 AI in Action: Real-World Applications and Ethical Considerations
27:16 AI for All: Accessibility and Implementation Strategies
29:18 AI Trends and Future Directions
31:46 Wrapping Up: Insights and Invitations
About PrivacyCafé
PrivacyCafé is your essential guide through the complex terrain where law, data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence intersect. Hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, Co-Leads and Partners in the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Hall Booth Smith, unravel the intricacies of privacy laws, offer insights on cybersecurity issues and concerns, explore fast-moving artificial intelligence technologies and their implications, and interview top experts. Underwritten by Hall Booth Smith, this podcast is essential listening not only for data privacy and cybersecurity experts but for business owners, executives, and others interested in the latest insights on these topics.
Richard and Jade welcome your questions, feedback, and topic requests. Email them: PrivacyCafe@hallboothsmith.com. You will also find other news and insights from Richard and Jade, as well as other professionals in the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice at Hall Booth Smith, by visiting the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity page.
PrivacyCafé is underwritten by Hall Booth Smith and produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
Richard Sheinis, Partner, Hall Booth Smith
Richard Sheinis has litigated in federal and state courts for 37 years and has been the first chair for approximately 175 jury trials. His clients have included health care professionals and institutions, technology companies, and global business entities.
Rich takes advantage of his litigation background to work with businesses in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity, employment, and technology. He works with a wide variety of companies, from small technology businesses to publicly traded companies with a global footprint.
Rich also teaches Health Information Privacy and Security as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Jade Davis, Partner, Hall Booth Smith
Jade Davis is a Partner at Hall Booth Smith who focuses her practice on data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and construction technology.
Jade provides strategic privacy and cyber-preparedness compliance advice and defends, counsels, and represents companies on privacy, global data security compliance, data breaches, and investigations. Jade advises companies on best practices in privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, mobile, cloud storage, Ad Tech privacy, Internet of Things, and other areas of regulatory compliance.
She leads companies in legal assessments of data security and provides counsel to companies on how best to implement strategies to lead with data and avoid pitfalls. She helps companies strategically think about data while being mindful of global data protection laws, such as the GDPR, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, PDPA, PIPL, LGPD, nFADP, DPDP, CCPA, HITECH, and HIPAA, to name a few.
Jade enjoys helping clients deal with crisis management issues to protect the brand and leads forensic investigations. Her data privacy/cyber security practice reaches into a variety of sectors such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Technology, Marketing, Agriculture, Retail, Entertainment, Telecommunications, Energy, Transportation, Logistics, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Insurance to provide litigation defense, advisory assistance, and contractual expertise regarding data privacy agreements, standard contract clauses and addendums, vendor subcontracts, privacy policies, and cookie policies, among others.
About Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with regional offices strategically located throughout Georgia and the United States. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS prides itself on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
HBS possesses the legal knowledge, skill, and experience to meet their clients’ needs wherever they do business. HBS maintains the highest commitment to ethically and professionally serve their clients by providing the highest quality legal representation.
They deliver quality legal services in a variety of service areas. Experience across legal disciplines combined with a focus on the unique business or personal requirements of the client is the hallmark of the firm. Their clients receive the attention, expertise, and cost-effectiveness of a smaller law firm with the full-service and strong regional presence typical of a larger one.
Disclaimer
PrivacyCafé is a production brought to you by Hall Booth Smith, P.C. This podcast is published for the purposes of providing general information and education on topics which include those related to the law and legal issues, but the contents of the podcast do not constitute legal advice. Listening to this podcast or utilizing the information contained in it in any way does not constitute nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and Hall Booth Smith or its lawyers. The contents of this podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a professional attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
Scott Phelan has over 20 years of financial advising and planning experience. As Executive Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, his focus is helping build wealth for high net worth individuals and corporate clients. His core competencies include estate, retirement, insurance and income tax planning strategies. Scott has a long and distinguished career in the financial services industry having held leadership positions at Edward Jones, The Hartford, and New England Financial. Most recently, he was a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor/Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. Scott began his career at the New England Financial Group where he developed and implemented employee 401(k) programs.
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