The U.S. healthcare system is racing to connect its data networks, deploy AI at scale, and prepare for a demographic wave that will strain every resource it has. The panelists at ViVE 2026’s “Make Health Tech Great Again” session agreed on the destination. Where they parted ways—at least in emphasis—was on the most urgent obstacle […]
Newman Explains How Sanford Health is Virtually Rewriting the Rural Health Playbook
Farmers in the Dakotas are logging into endocrinology appointments from the cabs of their combines during harvest season, and the physician on the other end of the screen considers it a point of pride. Dave Newman, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Virtual Care at Sanford Health, oversees a virtual care operation that spans 78 specialties, […]
For Many Rural Patients, Virtual Care Isn’t Nice to Have, It’s Stakes to Play
Health systems are grappling with how to expand access to care. At ViVe 2025, leaders explored the role of virtual care in bridging geographic and socioeconomic gaps in delivery. Panelists discussed the challenges of scaling virtual health, addressing provider adoption, and ensuring policy and financial frameworks support long-term sustainability. Dr. Dave Newman, Chief Medical Officer […]
Podcast: Sanford Health CDO Jared Antczak on Removing Friction, “Website Manner,” and Healthcare’s Biggest Flaw
As CDO at Sanford Health, one of Jared Antczak’s core objectives is “ensuring that we’re not just digitizing existing things.” In this podcast, he talks about the difference between digitization and digital transformation, the value of teaching “website manner,” why accessibility is such a huge area of focus, and why he loves the Chick-Fil-A app.
Cybersecurity, AI & Data: “We’re Just Scratching the Surface”






