The Future of Healthcare Technology: Bayhealth’s Vision for Smarter Patient Care

The Future of Healthcare Technology: Bayhealth’s Vision for Smarter Patient Care

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2244556/fan_mail/new] What does a digital leader actually do in health care and how is that role shaping the future of patient care? In this episode of Scrub In, we sit down with Mac Marlow, Bayhealth’s new Chief Digital Information Officer, to explore how technology, data and innovation are coming together to improve care across central and southern Delaware. With 27 years of experience in healthcare technology and a passion for people-first innovation, he shares how Bayhealth is approaching digital transformation from improving core systems to using “invisible AI” like ambient listening and automation tools that reduce burden on care teams. We also dive into: • How technology can give time back to providers • The role of AI in improving, not replacing, the human connection • Cybersecurity trust and responsible innovation in healthcare • Building strong teams and culture in a rapidly changing digital world Whether you're a clinician, healthcare leader or simply curious about the future of medicine, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Bayhealth is using technology to deliver smarter, safer and more compassionate care.

Heart Health Starts Early: Preventing Cardiac Risks in Your 30s and 40s

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2244556/fan_mail/new] Heart disease doesn’t start overnight and neither does prevention. In this episode of Scrub In we sit down with Dr. Aditya Sharma, Chief of Medical Cardiology at Bayhealth to talk about why your 30s and 40s are some of the most important years for protecting your heart. With a background in interventional cardiology and a passion for improving community health, Dr. Sharma shares what people often overlook when it comes to early heart risk and how small changes today can lead to better outcomes tomorrow. We explore: • The early warning signs many people miss • How lifestyle habits in your 30s and 40s shape long term heart health • The role of stress, sleep and preventive screenings • What “healthy” really looks like when it comes to your heart Whether you're feeling perfectly healthy or just starting to think about prevention, this conversation will give you practical steps to protect your heart for years to come.

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? A Sleep Medicine Expert Answers Your Questions

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2244556/fan_mail/new] Are you constantly tired? Snoring? Waking up in the middle of the night? In this episode of Scrub In, sleep medicine specialist Dr. Rohin Saroya answers the community’s biggest questions about sleep hygiene, sleep studies, sleep apnea, and the latest technologies transforming sleep care. Learn how poor sleep affects your heart, brain, weight, and mood — and discover how healthier sleep can truly change your life. From simple nightly habits to advanced treatment options, this episode breaks down what you need to know to rest better and live better. Because better sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s essential to your health. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or at Bayhealth.org/Scrub-In.

Scrub Tank: How Innovative Nurses Are Transforming Patient Care

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2244556/fan_mail/new] Innovation is happening at the bedside. In this episode of the Scrub In Podcast, Chief Nurse Rosi Worster and Dialysis Clinical Coordinator James Flores share how his team took home the win at Bayhealth’s latest ScrubTank — a competition highlighting nurse-driven ideas to improve patient care. Hear the story behind their winning innovation, what inspired it and how it has the potential to transform care for patients across our community. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or at Bayhealth.org/Scrub-In. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

AI in Health Care: How Technology is Helping Clinicians Care Better

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2244556/fan_mail/new] Artificial intelligence can sound intimidating—but what if it’s actually making healthcare more human? In this episode, we sit down with Bayhealth's vice president and Chief Health Information Officer,  Jonathan Kaufmann, DO, who is passionate about using today’s technology (and tomorrow’s) to improve care, transparency and efficiency in healthcare. From AI tools during appointments that help doctors focus more on patients, to generative systems that summarize clinical notes and surface insights that might otherwise be missed, we explore how AI is already changing care behind the scenes. We’ll talk about the real benefits—stronger patient-doctor relationships, reduced burnout, better access to information—as well as the very real challenges, risks, and hurdles to adoption. Most importantly, we’ll discuss what all of this means for you as a patient, parent, or community member, and why AI may become a trusted companion throughout every phase of care. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or just wondering how technology fits into the future of health, this conversation breaks it down in a way that’s practical, honest, and hopeful.