In this episode, Dr. Terry Adirim—a pediatric emergency physician turned federal healthcare policymaker—shares insider perspectives on digital health transformation, AI in medicine, and the future of healthcare leadership.Dr. Adirim has been at the helm of some of the most complex, high-stakes health initiatives in U.S. government, including leading the Department of Defense’s EHR modernization and shaping pandemic preparedness strategies. She brings an unparalleled behind-the-scenes view on how healthcare decisions are made—and what needs to change for clinicians, innovators, and policymakers to build a better system.
00:00 Introduction to MedTech Innovation
00:24 Meet Dr. Terry: A Distinguished Healthcare Leader
01:54 Journey into Medicine: From Childhood to Medical School
03:58 Choosing Pediatric Emergency Medicine
07:01 From Residency to Research: Early Career Highlights
09:12 Transforming Emergency Medical Services for Children
16:15 Policy and Leadership: From Local Impact to National Influence
16:33 Navigating Federal Healthcare Policy
25:23 Military Health System vs. Civilian Healthcare
28:07 Optimizing Health: Military vs. Civilian Approaches
32:39 The Importance of Practicing Medicine in Policy Making
36:43 The Importance of Clinician Involvement in Health Tech
38:27 Challenges and Innovations in MedTech
39:50 The Evolution and Impact of Electronic Health Records
43:47 Addressing Physician Burnout with Technology
45:28 The Role of AI in Healthcare
52:11 Balancing Innovation and Regulation in MedTech
57:30 Rapid Fire Questions and Career Reflections
01:06:37 Personalized and Preventive Care: The Future of Healthcare
01:11:40 Final Thoughts and Predictions
01:13:33 Conclusion and Farewell
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