The Best of Beyond the Blueprint (So Far)

After more than 50 episodes, Gregg Malkary and Keith Washington finally do what every podcast eventually threatens to do: record a podcast about the podcast. They revisit memorable guests, creative moments and a few stories that still make them laugh, including Gregg’s realization that his wife works in nursing simulation. Beyond the Blueprint was created to help close the gaps between strategy and execution, clinical teams and IT, and ambitious plans and what actually works on a Tuesday afternoon in a busy hospital. Gregg and Keith reflect on conversations with CMIOs, clinicians, operators, entrepreneurs and other healthcare leaders who have shared what they are trying, what they are learning and what they would do differently. They recognize the team working behind the scenes and look ahead to AI, patient engagement, workforce, rural health, pediatrics and remote patient care. The mission remains practical progress, open exchange and a community where healthcare leaders can share what is actually working. TL;DR? Here Are Our Key Takeaways: How Beyond the Blueprint evolved from market research into a healthcare podcast Why peer-to-peer conversations help leaders share what is working The value of interviews, roundtables, and organizational discussions Why alignment matters when moving from strategy to execution How data governance and interoperability shape healthcare innovation The team behind the podcast and its multiplatform content Why current industry challenges continue to guide the show Future topics including AI, workforce, patient engagement, and remote care Episode Highlights: 00:00 | Looking Back at More Than 50 Episodes 01:47 | How Beyond the Blueprint Began 03:45 | The Team Behind the Podcast 07:02 | Memorable Guests, Analogies, and Creative Clips 09:47 | Harm Scherpbier and the Unvendor Approach 11:32 | Creating Conversations Healthcare Leaders Want to Join 13:46 | Peer Discussions, Health-System Stories, and Entrepreneurs 16:05 | Expanding into Workforce, Rural Health, and Pediatrics 17:22 | What Comes Next for AI, Connectivity, and Remote Care 20:45 | How the Podcast Became a Multiplatform Experience 22:28 | Letting Healthcare’s Current Challenges Guide the Show 24:10 | Keith Reflects on the Journey 25:28 | Bringing More CIO Perspectives into the Conversation 26:07 | Gregg Finally Learns What His Wife Does 27:19 | Building on the Creativity and Community Behind the Show Hosts: Gregg Malkary   / greggmalkary   and Keith Washington   / keith-washington-ba92401   Sponsored by: Simplifi Medical https://simplifimedical.com/ Audio/Video: Tim Jones - Health Nuts Media https://healthnutsmedia.com/ Learn More at: http://www.beyond-blueprint.com/