Ben's Den · 2026-02-09 · 27 min
In this episode of Ben’s Den, Pranam Ben, Founder & CEO of The Garage is joined by Mike Cordeiro, Senior Director of Interoperability Market and Product Strategy of MEDITECH for a deep dive into what it really means to move beyond data exchange and toward data intelligence in healthcare.As interoperability matures, simply moving data from point A to point B is no longer enough. Together, we explore how the definition of “true interoperability” has evolved over the past several years - and where the biggest gaps still exist, from technical limitations to operational and cultural barriers.The conversation then shifts to the powerful intersection of AI and interoperability. With healthcare data growing at an exponential rate, Mike shares how AI can help turn interoperable data into timely, actionable insights that support patient-centered care, improve clinical decision-making, and enable more effective value-based care workflows. Together, they also tackle the realities of standards and policy, including FHIR, APIs, and TEFCA - what’s working today, what remains aspirational, and how organizations can bridge national policy goals with real-world clinician and operational needs.
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