Podcast Episode
$2.8 billion. Beyond the AI Demo: Proving What Works

About this episode
September 30, 2026: Christopher Tyne, Chief Engineering Officer at Health Catalyst, sits with Bill Russell. Health systems are being sold AI that demos well and does not move an outcome. Chris puts $2.8 billion in validated outcomes on the table, then the test: do not just shine a flashlight at the fire. Hand them the extinguisher. Then check whether it is still burning.Guest: Christopher Tyne (Health Catalyst)Key Points:0:00 $2.8 billion. Did it do anything0:06 Chris Tyne, Health Catalyst2:04 AI without the healthcare lexicon4:03 Health Catalyst4:34 100 million Americans without primary care6:10 Mix of experts7:44 Coumadin10:00 The medical record starts giving back12:08 Clients, exploration, trained models13:48 Don't just shine a flashlight15:52 Close
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