How to turn investment into impact ? HDC Chat Series Episode 22 | Feat Tom Lawry

Why Healthcare AI Fails: Leadership, ROI & the Future of Intelligent Health Systems | Tom Lawry Why do so many healthcare AI initiatives fail to deliver meaningful value, even when the technology works? In Episode 22 of HDC Chat Series, Dr. Rachida Parks sits down with Tom Lawry, international healthcare AI innovation leader, former Microsoft National Director for AI in Health and Life Sciences, former GE Healthcare leader, and best-selling author of AI in Health. Drawing on decades of experience advising governments, health systems, and global organizations, Tom shares why successful healthcare AI is about much more than technology. It requires leadership, measurable outcomes, redesigned workflows, and a commitment to empowering the people who deliver care. In this episode, we explore: Why healthcare AI initiatives fail: The leadership challenges behind the gap between promising pilots and full-scale implementation. The AI leadership imperative: Why organizations need clear goals and measurable value before investing in AI. Beyond the technology: Why healthcare leaders must understand existing workflows before introducing AI solutions. Measuring ROI in healthcare AI: How to define success and assess whether investments are creating meaningful value. From automation to empowerment: How AI can help clinicians and healthcare knowledge workers do their jobs better. Responsible AI adoption across countries: Why local context, culture, infrastructure, and healthcare needs matter. The future of intelligent health systems: How organizations can move beyond improving existing processes to reimagining how healthcare is delivered. Tom makes a central point throughout the conversation: Technology does not drive value. Leaders drive value. The challenge is no longer simply whether healthcare organizations should adopt AI. It is how they can implement it responsibly, empower their teams, and turn experimentation into measurable improvements at scale. About Tom Lawry Tom Lawry is an international healthcare AI innovation leader who advises governments, health systems, and global companies on responsible AI adoption. He is a former Microsoft National Director for AI in Health and Life Sciences and a former GE Healthcare leader, health system executive, and entrepreneur. He is also the author of AI in Health, Hacking Healthcare, and Healthcare Nation. About HDC Chat Series HDC Chat Series brings together global thought leaders at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation to explore the ideas, challenges, and decisions shaping the future of health. 🎙️ Host: Dr. Rachida Parks 🌐 Explore more conversations: Subscribe to HDC Chat Series for insights from leaders shaping the future of healthcare and AI. If you work in healthcare, digital transformation, or AI implementation, share your perspective in the comments: What is the biggest leadership challenge preventing healthcare AI from delivering real value? #HealthcareAI #DigitalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #AITransformation #HealthcareInnovation