Co-Host, The Big Unlock Podcast
Day 1 of ViVE 2026 in Los Angeles did not disappoint. I couldn’t be more excited about what’s unfolding at this incredible intersection of healthcare leadership, innovation, and digital transformation.
We kicked off the day with a bright, sunny California morning that matched the energy and optimism in the halls of ViVE. From the moment I stepped onto the event floor, with sessions underway, conversations buzzing, and new ideas in motion, it was clear that this year’s ViVE is a convergence of purpose and possibility.
ViVE brings together health system and payer leaders, technology innovators, investors, and solution partners, all focused on transforming healthcare, not in theory, but in practice. This is where strategy meets execution, where real-world challenges get real-world solutions.
One of the highlights for me today was seeing how AI and digital technologies are being mobilized across the care continuum. From patient experience to clinical workflows, the narrative has shifted from “what might be possible” to “what’s already happening.” In the AI and digital health conversations I’ve engaged in, the focus is deeply anchored in augmenting people, improving outcomes, and removing friction from care delivery.
Connecting Through The Big Unlock Podcast
I’m also delighted to share that The Big Unlock Podcast continues to be featured in the ViVE Healthcare Podcast lists at the Media Village — a welcome acknowledgment of the meaningful dialogues we’ve been fostering with health system and industry leaders. Roaming the exhibit floor and seeing peers engage with the podcast’s themes — from workflow-first AI adoption to clinician-centric innovation — reminds me why we started this journey in the first place.
These aren’t abstract discussions. These are conversations about how AI and digital technologies can tangibly improve access, efficiency, and outcomes in care, grounded in the realities health leaders face every day.
🔹 AI Isn’t Just a Trend, It’s Becoming the Backbone of Healthcare Innovation
Across sessions and hallway conversations, AI is being talked about in terms of productivity, clinician support, and patient impact, and not just hype. There’s a palpable excitement around solutions that deliver measurable value and integrate seamlessly into how care teams operate.
🔹 Digital Transformation Conversations Are More Practical and Immediate
Leaders are focusing on where technology intersects with workflow and culture, not only what it can do in the future. This practical lens, rooted in real operational and clinical needs, signals that the next phase of digital innovation is here.
🔹 Connection, Collaboration, and Community Matter
ViVE is a reminder that transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens through shared insight, honest conversation, and bridging perspectives across the healthcare ecosystem.
As I reflect on Day 1, I’m energized by the momentum and the commitment I’ve seen from leaders across organizations. Whether we’re talking about AI that augments clinician judgment, digital tools that streamline patient access, or frameworks that support responsible technology adoption, the theme is clear: healthcare’s future is being built now, here at ViVE.
I look forward to more conversations, more insights, and more breakthroughs as the event continues. If you’re here too, let’s connect. There’s so much more to explore together.
“HLTH brings together the brightest minds in healthcare to drive real-world transformation through AI, data, and workflow innovation. The energy, collaboration, and actionable insights here are truly reshaping the future of care at scale.”
– Rohit Mahajan, Co-host of The Big Unlock Podcast
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