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TDP 186: SE Health’s CDO Robert Slepin: Implementing EHRs Globally, Strategic Recommendations for EHR Companies, and Keys to Mitigate Risk with Large-Scale Digital Transformation

July 24, 2025
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On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of è, and colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Robert Slepin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President at SE Health, about "Implementing EHRs Globally, Strategic Recommendations for EHR Companies, Keys to Mitigate Risk with Large-Scale Digital Transformation, and more..." Click the play button to listen or read the show notes below.

Audio:

Guest(s):

  • Robert Slepin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President at SE Health
  • Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO at è

Episode 186 - Show Notes:

[00:00:07] Episode preview

[00:03:53] Early influences and diverse experiences shaping his healthcare journey

[00:07:31] Path into health IT driven by early entrepreneurial and tech experiences

[00:11:18] Insights on unique challenges of implementing EHR systems in Canada compared to the US

[00:15:46] Environmental factors influencing EHR adoption differences between Canada and the US

[00:23:04] Strategic recommendations for EHR companies on staying competitive and sustainable in Canada

[00:26:09] Key strategies and pitfalls when approaching large-scale digital transformation

[00:27:11] Importance of proper staffing and budgeting to mitigate risks in EHR implementations

[00:33:09] Differences and similarities in digital strategy between acute care and community/home care

[00:37:00] Effective change management through psychological safety and positive motivation

[00:40:56] Vision for future digital healthcare leveraging AI for predictive, personalized, and preventive care

Fast 5 Lightning Round:

  1. What is your favorite book or book you’ve gifted the most?
    Humble Leadership by Edgar and Peter Schein
  2. If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be?
    Playing the electric guitar.
  3. Would you rather have Super strength, super speed, or the ability to read people’s minds?
    Mind reading.
  4. What is something in healthcare you believe that others might find insane?
    The extraordinary administrative burden in healthcare as insane and detrimental.
  5. What is the last movie or TV show you saw?
    The White Lotus; had mixed feelings about it, particularly references to his alma mater, Duke University.

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TDP 186: SE Health’s CDO Robert Slepin: Implementing EHRs Globally, Strategic Recommendations for EHR Companies, and Keys to Mitigate Risk with Large-Scale Digital Transformation

Posted by:
seamless
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July 24, 2025

Subscribe on: | | | | |

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of è, and colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Robert Slepin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President at SE Health, about "Implementing EHRs Globally, Strategic Recommendations for EHR Companies, Keys to Mitigate Risk with Large-Scale Digital Transformation, and more..." Click the play button to listen or read the show notes below.

Audio:

Guest(s):

  • Robert Slepin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President at SE Health
  • Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO at è

Episode 186 - Show Notes:

[00:00:07] Episode preview

[00:03:53] Early influences and diverse experiences shaping his healthcare journey

[00:07:31] Path into health IT driven by early entrepreneurial and tech experiences

[00:11:18] Insights on unique challenges of implementing EHR systems in Canada compared to the US

[00:15:46] Environmental factors influencing EHR adoption differences between Canada and the US

[00:23:04] Strategic recommendations for EHR companies on staying competitive and sustainable in Canada

[00:26:09] Key strategies and pitfalls when approaching large-scale digital transformation

[00:27:11] Importance of proper staffing and budgeting to mitigate risks in EHR implementations

[00:33:09] Differences and similarities in digital strategy between acute care and community/home care

[00:37:00] Effective change management through psychological safety and positive motivation

[00:40:56] Vision for future digital healthcare leveraging AI for predictive, personalized, and preventive care

Fast 5 Lightning Round:

  1. What is your favorite book or book you’ve gifted the most?
    Humble Leadership by Edgar and Peter Schein
  2. If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be?
    Playing the electric guitar.
  3. Would you rather have Super strength, super speed, or the ability to read people’s minds?
    Mind reading.
  4. What is something in healthcare you believe that others might find insane?
    The extraordinary administrative burden in healthcare as insane and detrimental.
  5. What is the last movie or TV show you saw?
    The White Lotus; had mixed feelings about it, particularly references to his alma mater, Duke University.

The Digital Patient has been recognized as Feedspot's . Thank you to our listeners for making this happen!

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