--- title: "CDI in Conversation: Episode 33 with James Oakes" description: CDI in conversation is a podcast devoted to the field of clinical documentation improvement and brought to you by the team at CDIA. image: https://www.cdia.com.au/hubfs/james%20oakes%20episode.jpg --- [![Enquire about the Pursuit Program](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7743902/interactive-198623012014.png)](https://www.cdia.com.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJArqvC3fL7%2BZ2LHPb8H8KQBA2k9X3EiqD2F7N3hX%2FMNCzrTPgXPpmra11zh9DHz9BSsIkRfMZJiMGc%2BN6h1KZ7HgkUKzdJaKspynsp6tPhvAooT1t7uPLk28Ow3epKQO1EyWF4jstlbCAQugfSIrNKM6lcDuZNXobIlc%2BSMeL8hRsSZdjbV3fGaU85PJsWogRiPvg2yX4z7N1NjYlhUPY%3D&webInteractiveContentId=198623012014&portalId=7743902) [Saudi Arabia](https://www.cdia.com.au/cdi-specialist-training-certification-course-for-saudi-arabia) [![CDIA](https://www.cdia.com.au/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/logo.svg "CDIA")](https://www.cdia.com.au/) - [About](https://www.cdia.com.au/about-us/) - CDI Consulting - [CDI Audits](https://www.cdia.com.au/clinical-documentation-audits/) - [CDI Training & Education](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - CDI Courses - [Foundations of CDI](https://www.cdia.com.au/foundations-of-cdi-course) - [CDS training program](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - [Certification Course for Saudi Arabia](https://www.cdia.com.au/cdi-specialist-training-certification-course-for-saudi-arabia) - [CDS Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/cds-certification/) - [CDIA Assessment Portal](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/learner/login) - [Level 1 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-1-certification) - [Level 2 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-2-certification) - [Level 3 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-3-certification) - [CCDS Reference Guide](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=339364) - [Contact](https://www.cdia.com.au/contact-us/) - [About](https://www.cdia.com.au/about-us/) - CDI Consulting - [CDI Audits](https://www.cdia.com.au/clinical-documentation-audits/) - [CDI Training & Education](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - CDI Courses - [Foundations of CDI](https://www.cdia.com.au/foundations-of-cdi-course) - [CDS training program](https://www.cdia.com.au/pursuit-program/) - [Certification Course for Saudi Arabia](https://www.cdia.com.au/cdi-specialist-training-certification-course-for-saudi-arabia) - [CDS Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/cds-certification/) - [CDIA Assessment Portal](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/learner/login) - [Level 1 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-1-certification) - [Level 2 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-2-certification) - [Level 3 Certification](https://www.cdia.com.au/level-3-certification) - [CCDS Reference Guide](https://cdia.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=339364) - [Contact](https://www.cdia.com.au/contact-us/) MENU # Podcasts # CDI in Conversation: Episode 33 with James Oakes ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/85540b1659d9f763b9f6a95af86262c3) Mike Kertes May 20, 2026 [mailto:?body=https://www.cdia.com.au/podcasts/cdi-in-conversation-episode-33-with-james-oakes](mailto:?body=https://www.cdia.com.au/podcasts/cdi-in-conversation-episode-33-with-james-oakes) ![](https://www.cdia.com.au/hubfs/james%20oakes%20episode.jpg) Welcome to CDI in conversation, a podcast devoted to the field of clinical documentation improvement and brought to you by the team at CDIA.  In this episode, Mike is joined by James Oakes, founder and CEO of Healthful AI. They explore James’ journey to building Healthful AI and his perspective on the evolving role of AI within the CDI landscape. The conversation also delves... ### Want to read and view more? This content is available to CDIA Community members only. 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