Can Data and AI Finally Deliver on Healthcare’s Digital Promise? | Tom Andriola × SCALE Community

Summary

AI in healthcare, data platforms, UC Irvine innovation, Dynatrace, and healthcare technology governance. Former UC Irvine CDO Tom Andriola reveals how data, AI governance, and cultural change are transforming healthcare systems. From building precision-health platforms to creating AI accountability frameworks at scale, Tom explains how technology leaders can integrate AI trust, transparency, and observability into clinical and administrative workflows. He shares lessons from UC Irvine’s COVID-era data success and his current work at Dynatrace to enable AI assurance across healthcare enterprises. A must-listen for CIOs, digital health executives, and leaders building the future of AI in medicine.

What You’ll Learn

✅ How UC Irvine Health built a comprehensive data and precision health platform.

✅ Why AI governance and trust frameworks are essential for responsible AI use.

✅ How AI augments clinical decision-making and reduces provider burden.

✅ Where Dynatrace fits in the next wave of AI observability and accountability.

Timestamps

• {00:00} Intro to AI in Healthcare
• {01:13} Tom’s Journey & UC Irvine Growth
• {06:51} Standardization & Integration
• {08:21} Innovation at UCI Health
• {11:43} Data-Driven Decisions & Precision Health
• {13:58} Culture Shift in Tech Adoption
• {18:12} Tech in Clinical Decision-Making
• {22:17} Governance & Trust in AI
• {25:10} Challenges & Opportunities
• {30:01} Building AI Governance
• {32:24} Leading AI Adoption
• {35:26} Future of EMRs & AI
• {37:45} Evolving Role of Tech Leaders
• {45:57} Dynatrace: AI Assurance in Healthcare

Key Takeaways

• AI and data platforms enable data-driven healthcare and precision medicine.
• Cultural shift and AI trust frameworks are critical for successful adoption.
• Ambient AI tools improve provider experience and patient communication.
• Observability and AI accountability will define the next wave of healthcare innovation.

Resource Links

Guest: LinkedIn – Tom Andriola

Host: LinkedIn – Jason Schifman

Organization: www.scale-healthcare.com

Podcast Hub: Analyzing Healthcare by Scale Community

Mentioned: UC Irvine Health, Institute for Precision Health, Dynatrace

Guest Bio

Tom Andriola, a former Chief Information Officer now working at Dynatrace, leads the company’s global IT and digital innovation strategy. With extensive experience in healthcare technology, including leadership roles at UC Irvine and the University of California system, he has been a strong advocate for data-driven care, AI integration, and digital transformation across healthcare enterprises. Tom’s work bridges technology and clinical outcomes, advancing how health systems use data and automation to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

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