Healthcare Tech Outlook: Specials Magazine

Andrew Hohwald is the Director of Product Strategy, Care Transformation and innovation at HCA Healthcare. His work is shaped by deep clinical immersion, collaborating at over 60 HCA facilities. Andrew leads with empathy, developing human-centered digital solutions that enhance care delivery and align innovation with frontline realities. The Power of Firsthand Clinical Immersion Rather than highlighting a single pivotal project, the most formative part of my journey has been leading the development of clinically driven digital solutions across the enterprise. I’ve had the unique opportunity to visit over 60 HCA facilities and work closely with clinical staff. Observing their workflows and listening to their challenges and ideas has shaped my approach. These experiences fostered the empathy needed to build solutions that matter—not just technologically but humanly. Grounded in real-world insight, our innovations consistently enhance care delivery in meaningful ways. This ongoing collaboration with frontline clinicians has been the cornerstone of my growth and the broader impact of our work. Growing in One Place: HCA’s Culture of Trust HCA has significantly shaped my career by consistently offering opportunities to take on new challenges and grow beyond my comfort zone—often in areas I may not have accessed elsewhere. Whether in innovation, strategy, or product management, I’ve always felt trusted to lead and contribute meaningfully. What keeps me motivated is how closely our work aligns with HCA’s mission: "Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life." That purpose isn’t just a statement—it’s reflected in the impact we make daily. Supporting hospital operations, caregivers and improving patient outcomes creates a deep sense of fulfilment and fuels my passion for the meaningful work we do. AI as a Clinical Ally, not a Replacement I see AI in healthcare evolving as a powerful enabler that enhances

Clinicians often spend significant time managing wound documentation across disconnected workflows, making it difficult to standardize assessments, monitor progression and intervene early. WoundZoom was built to help healthcare organizations shift from reactive wound management toward proactive, data-driven prevention through AI-assisted imaging, standardized measurements, workflow automation and direct EHR integration. “We transform wound care from reactive documentation to proactive prevention, enabling earlier intervention, consistent decisions and measurable improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” says Mark Lacerte, CEO, WoundZoom. From Cameras to Smart Care One long-term care organization operating more than 100 facilities turned to WoundZoom after struggling with wound documentation workflows built around digital cameras, manual uploads and disconnected systems. Images were often delayed, wound tracking varied across facilities and clinicians lacked consistent visibility into wound progression across the continuum of care..