Using AI and Operational Strategy to Transform Care Delivery with Dr. Salim Hayek
Using AI and Operational Strategy to Transform Care Delivery with Dr. Salim Hayek  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Sun Mar 15 2026
Description: In this episode, Salim S. Hayek, MD, Chair for the Department of Internal Medicine and Chief Transformation Officer, UTMB, discusses how AI driven referral triage and operational redesign can reduce administrative burden and improve patient access. He also shares how health systems can build strong foundations for growth amid financial pressure and regulatory uncertainty.