602 - AI and Clinical Coding in Action: Improving Patient Outcomes with Insights from HIMSS26

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving role of clinical coding and the impact of AI in healthcare, featuring insights from HIMSS26.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, recorded live at HIMSS26, Peter Birch sits down with Troy Kennedy, AVP of Client Partner Technology at Solventum, to explore the evolving role of clinical coding and the growing impact of AI in healthcare. The discussion unpacks how clinical coding underpins care quality, funding models, and system performance, while tracing its journey from manual processes to advanced, technology-enabled workflows. The conversation also dives into the practical application of AI, including how automation is being used to support clinical documentation, improve data accuracy, and ease workforce pressures. It also examines the importance of governance, local context, and human oversight in ensuring AI delivers meaningful and safe outcomes. Drawing on real-world experience, the episode highlights Solventum’s work with hospital systems and offers insight into how health organisations can approach digital transformation in a way that balances innovation with accountability. This episode was recorded during the HIMSS26 conference, capturing industry conversations and innovations showcased at the event. Key Takeaways 🛠 Clinical coding is the digital language of…

People in this episode

Host: Peter Birch

Guest: Troy Kennedy

Topics covered

• AI in healthcare
• clinical coding
• patient outcomes
• digital transformation
• automation
• data accuracy
• governance

Keywords

• clinical coding
• AI
• healthcare
• automation
• data accuracy
• digital transformation
• patient outcomes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Solventum

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