Overcoming Critical Challenges to Move Healthcare AI Forward with Rachel Dunscombe – Health Innovation Matters
Michael sits down with Professor Rachel Dunscombe, the new CEO of HL7 International, to explore why data is at the center of healthcare’s next chapter. Together, they discuss where AI is delivering real value today, the infrastructure and interoperability challenges holding it back, and what it will take for health systems to move from pilot programs to scalable impact. Rachel also shares her perspective on HL7’s role in shaping the future of AI and digital health globally.
Learn more about HL7 International at www.HL7.org.
About Our Guest
Professor Rachel Dunscombe is Chief Executive Officer of HL7 International, where she leads global efforts to advance interoperability standards and enable scalable, data-driven healthcare. A globally recognized leader in digital health and standards-based transformation, she previously served as CEO of openEHR International, driving international adoption of open health data standards and strengthening collaboration across governments and healthcare organizations. Her career spans healthcare delivery, national digital strategy, and advisory roles, including service on the UK Government AI Council, with a focus on turning standards into real-world impact.
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