HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More

Reverification season creates a tsunami of eligibility checks and payor changes. In this live demo, we showed how automation in EVB reduces bottlenecks, cuts denials, and supports staff during the busiest time of year. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Episode 139 - Evolving Anesthesia Care Models: Leveraging CRNAs for Sustainable Coverage Across the U.S., hospitals and surgical centers are facing a growing provider shortage—particularly among anesthesiologists. At the same time, demand for surgical and procedural services continues to rise, especially in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). This imbalance has forced many healthcare organizations to rethink their anesthesia coverage models. On this episode Dan sits down with Dr. Thomas Pallaria, Assistant Professor and Director of the Nurse Anesthesiology Program at Rutgers School of Nursing, to discuss the evolving role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Together, they explore the growing reliance on CRNAs to meet demand, the benefits and challenges of integrating them into care models, and the implications for hospitals, anesthesiologists, and patient outcomes. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode Justin records live at GAHIMSS in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week Justin talks to Mike Mosquito, global thought leader and business influencer, and Matt Ethington, Co-Founder & CEO of ChronicCareIQ. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode Gil Bashe and Gregg Masters sit with Joseph Dustin, founder and principal of Dauntless E-Clinical Strategies and former Medidata executive. Dustin recounts his two-decade journey transforming clinical trials—from the dawn of electronic data capture to the age of AI-driven design—and reflects on lessons learned from the late Medidata co-founder Glenn de Vries. They explore how empathy, creativity, and human connection drive innovation in clinical research—especially as artificial intelligence reshapes trial design, digital biomarkers, and decentralized models. Dustin argues that technology succeeds only when it amplifies human insight rather than replaces it. Recorded ahead of the CNS Summit 2025, the conversation highlights community, mentorship, and the “game-on” mindset that propels the next generation of biotech and mid-market innovators. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Matt Fisher talks to Angela Adams, CEO, Inflo Health, about background on scope of missed follow ups and procedural issues why; development of technology to support follow up process and engage all interested parties; effective means to drive deployment and adoption; understanding interconnected layers of issues within healthcare. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

S1E3: The AI Trust Paradox: Enabling Innovation Without Exposing Patients Hosts Tamer Baker and Steven Hajny dive into the critical intersection of AI, healthcare, and security. From battling prompt injection attacks to fostering trust between clinical and security teams, learn how informed governance and advanced architecture build a safer future for AI in healthcare. And a nod to October and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Key Takeaways: 1. Visibility is Crucial for AI Security 2. Balance Technology with Culture 3. Inline Security is the Gold Standard To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Beyond the Hype: How Ambient AI is Transforming Clinical Care with Dr. Tom Kelly of Heidi Health Join Megan Antonelli and Dr. Tom Kelly, co-founder of Heidi Health, as he brings a unique perspective to healthcare AI. He's a vascular surgery trainee turned founder who experienced firsthand the crushing administrative burden that keeps clinicians from truly connecting with their patients. With Heidi Health now serving over 500,000 clinicians and processing more than 2 million patient visits per week, Tom shares the fascinating journey from frustrated doctor to AI innovator. We dive deep into the reality versus the hype of ambient AI adoption, why clinician-first design trumps seamless integration, and the critical difference between tools that doctors tolerate and tools they actually love. From the nuances of personalization at the sentence level to envisioning an AI care partner that handles follow-ups and coordinates care, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to build healthcare technology that makes medicine more human—not less. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode of Voices of Self-Funding, host Ramesh Kumar welcomes Arun Santhebennur, Co-founder and CEO of Voicegain, to explore how voice AI is reshaping healthcare operations for TPAs, payers, and health plans. They tackle the tough truth that 95% of AI pilots fail, unpacking why — from hype and skill gaps to the “build vs. buy” dilemma and change management challenges. More importantly, they share where AI is already succeeding: automating claims status calls, streamlining utilization management, and making complex health plan information accessible to members. Listeners will hear a roadmap for launching successful AI pilots — starting with proven use cases, aligning incentives, and using AI to augment (not replace) people. It's a forward-looking conversation on turning AI from a risky experiment into a real value driver. This episode was sponsored by WLT Software. For more information, visit HCAA.org. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Smart PT Reverification Lessons From Mary Free Bed On this episode, hear from Mary Free Bed's Daniel Heemstra on overcoming PT reverification challenges, supported by intelligent automation and Epic integration that simplify the process and reduce the burden on staff. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode Justin records live at GAHIMSS in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week Justin Barnes talks to Chris Paravate, CIO, Northeast Georgia Health System and Geoffrey Brown, CIO of Piedmont Healthcare (Retired). To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

S3E12: What's Trending NOW is "how healthcare organizations are evolving their data security strategies in the age of AI without compromising innovation. On this episode Shahid is joined by Dr. Mark Boxer, Board Chair for P-n-T Data Corp., a company that delivers secure, scalable, and intelligent data sharing solutions that help healthcare organizations solve today's most complex information challenges. Mark shares insights on the logistical innovation of “data in motion” vs. “data at rest,” enabling secure, real-time AI processing without long-term storage. Also best practices for vendor trust frameworks, including transparency, real-time risk scoring, and alignment with zero-retention strategies. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Meet Chris Caramanico the CEO of Elligint Health, a company formed by the merger of Health EC and Virtual Health. Host Fred Goldstein discusses with Chris bringing together VirtualHealth's award-winning medical management platform, HELIOS®, with HealthEC's industry-leading population health analytics, Elligint Health delivers precision-driven, integrated solutions that simplify complexity, enable actionable interventions, and empower healthcare organizations to thrive in value-based care models. Chris provides insights on the rapidly changing data needs and system requirements for regional payers and ACOs to gain insights into the care they are providing and how best to imrpove quality while controlling costs as the US healthcare system moves to Value Based Care. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Hosts Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss Healthcare Startups and Founders. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

CIO Report: Clinical Data Migration Challenges and Best Practice Advice On this episode, host Beth Friedman sits down with Darin Ryder, Senior Vice President at e4health and former IT executive at UF Health, Brookmeade Healthcare, and several national consulting firms. Recorded live at the Georgia HIMSS Annual Conference, their conversation centers on a recent CIO survey and roundtable led by e4health. They discuss beyond the buzzwords, tackling the realities of clinical data migrations during EHR implementations and IT consolidations. Ryder shares insights on what's changed in migration strategies, how to preserve clinical data integrity long-term, and why ignoring legacy systems is a CIO's ticking time bomb. If you're navigating EHR transitions, consolidations, or the never-ending headache of legacy data, this episode offers practical takeaways to keep your systems, and your sanity intact. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode, host Adam Russo welcomes Michael Meloch, CEO of TPAC, a company that helps employers control healthcare costs as their honest, transparent stop loss partner. Mike shares insights on the evolving landscape of underwriting in the self-funded health insurance industry. He explains that while technology has not significantly changed the underwriting process in 30 years, the cost of high-dollar claims has increased dramatically since the Affordable Care Act removed lifetime limits. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Lance Reid S1E14: On this episode host Tom Testa invites Lance Reid, CEO of Telcion to discuss cybersecurity in healthcare during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Lance shares insights on how healthcare organizations, particularly community clinics, face unique cybersecurity challenges due to limited resources and staff wearing multiple hats, emphasizing that operational maturity rather than location is the key factor in managing risks. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

S2E15: Digital Empathy, Cyber Resilience, and the New Health IT Paradigm: CHIME's Vision Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Calli Dretke, EVP, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, CHIME To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

From Crisis to Prevention: How Ambient Monitoring Is Rewiring Healthcare Culture Join Megan Antonelli as she speaks with Jenice Larmond, RN, BSN, MBA, Clinical Innovation & Excellence Officer at Neteera, about how radar-based ambient monitoring is rewiring clinical culture toward prevention. Discover how FDA-cleared contactless technology continuously monitors heart rate, respiration, and occupancy & motion insights through clothing and bedding—detecting subtle changes before they become crises. Learn why health systems report dramatic reductions in alert fatigue, increased early interventions, and prevention-focused care delivery. If you're building RPM, post-acute care, or aging-in-place programs centered on early detection, this conversation reveals the cultural shift happening now. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Dr. Jay Anders speaks with Dr. Alwi Yunus, Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Clinical Director of Health Informatics at the National Heart Institute (Institut Jantung Negara, IJN), a 433 bed hospital specializing in cardiology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr. Alwi offers a compelling perspective on how a major public-private healthcare institution can modernize from paper-based workflows to a fully electronic, data-driven ecosystem. Starting from a baseline of zero, and leadership from Dr. Alwi, IJN systematically advanced its digital maturity to achieve EMRAM Stage 6 certification by empowering clinicians and staff to shape solutions for their own specialties, while using Medicomp's Quippe to drive workflows, support clinical decision making, and act as their clinical data foundation. Dr. Alwi shares valuable insights that are applicable to health organizations all across the globe. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Region 9 HFMA: The Anatomy of AI Agents - What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter AI agents don't come with arms, legs, or eyes—but they do have something even better: the ability to think, reason, and act. As generative AI continues to evolve, so do the capabilities of AI agents—autonomous systems that can interact with applications, extract and apply knowledge, and make decisions based on context. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

S1E5: Empathetic AI in Clinical Interactions with Dr. Erin Palm On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes Dr. Erin Palm, the Medical Lead at Infinitus, with a focus on ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality and safety. Erin is also a trauma surgeon practicing at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and serves as affiliated teaching faculty for the Stanford Department of Surgery. Dr. Palm discusses the balance between innovation and safety in AI, and the need for both technical expertise and empathy in patient interactions. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

AI-First Marketing at Scale On this episode host Adam Turinas talks to Nick Panayi, CMO of Inovalon, to explore one of the most comprehensive AI adoption stories I've encountered in healthcare technology marketing. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

S1E1: Hosts Tamer Baker and Steve Hajny introduce themselves and discuss what the show is about. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Episode 138 -Value-Based Care in Action: CMS's GUIDE Model for Caregiver Support As CMS continues to expand value-based care programs, one stands out for its focus on supporting some of our most vulnerable patients—and their caregivers. The GUIDE model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is designed to improve care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's, while providing essential resources and support for the family members and caregivers who support them. On this episode Dan is joined by Seth Hyman, Co-Founder and Partner at JVS Health. Together, they explore the goals of the GUIDE model, why CMS is prioritizing dementia care, and how health systems can prepare to implement and benefit from this transformative initiative. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Jim Tate welcomes Louis Hyman for a conversation on AI in Healthcare. Louis has played a significant role in numerous health information technology firms serving in roles such as President, CEO Chief Technology Officer, and Senior Director of Engineering. He has been around the block more than a few time and now provides consulting services to the healthcare domain. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Gil Bashe sits with colleague Ritesh Patel a healthcare marketing and growth executive, innovator, and advisor active at the intersection of health, technology, and go-to-market strategy. Ritesh is Chief Growth Officer at Doceree, where he leads global growth and innovation for point-of-care engagement platforms. With a career spanning senior digital health roles at Ogilvy, InVentiv Health, and Sanofi, Ritesh is recognized as a pioneer in healthcare marketing and digital transformation. A frequent speaker, startup advisor, and award-winning strategist, he's passionate about reimagining how technology and trust converge in healthcare communications. We discuss: 1. Digital innovation in healthcare marketing. 2. The future of point-of-care platforms and 3. Building trust & impact through tech-driven strategies. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

S1E2: Landing Healthcare AI Without a Crash Host Tamer Baker invites Chad Tetreault, Field CTO at Zscaler and former DHS Deputy CTO to explore AI in healthcare and governance challenges while cutting through the hype. From practical applications of AI in healthcare, addressing trust, governance, and cutting-edge use cases, this episode has it all. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

This is the final episode focused on emerging psychedelics in therapeutic and sacred ceremonial settings on PopHealth Week with guest host, Jim Tate and executive producer Gregg Anthony Masters, MPH. On this episode Daniel McQueen discusses his journey from underground guide to regulated access work in Colorado, his experiments extending DMT experiences via infusion, his views on psilocybin regulation, and the tensions inherent in commodifying sacred medicines. The conversation delves into scientific, legal, therapeutic, and philosophical dimensions of the psychedelic renaissance, especially as Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act rolls out. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Justin Barnes records live at GAHIMSS in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. On this episode Justin talks to Beth Friedman, Senior Partner at FINN Partners and host of FINN Voices and Hal Wolf, President & CEO of HIMSS. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Matt Fisher talks to Ann Bilyew, President WebMD Ignite, about assessment of traditional patient engagement and education approaches; need to earn right to get attention; need for personalization through individualized understanding; structure of more engaging communication; importance of context for engagement; how to leverage existing tools to reestablish connection. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

From Pilot to Platform - How Sutter Health is Scaling AI Across 3.5 Million Lives Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ashley Beecy, Chief AI Officer at Sutter Health, as she shares their journey from targeted AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation across one of California's largest integrated health systems. We'll explore Sutter's innovative diabetic retinopathy screening program, where AI-enabled cameras deployed across 28 primary care sites detect sight-threatening conditions in under a minute, and their strategic partnership with Aidoc as the premier West Coast hub for clinical AI innovation. Dr. Beecy brings unique insights from her journey as a cardiologist and former AI leader at NewYork-Presbyterian. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Ensuring Quality and Compliance in AI Coding Explore how today's AI-powered coding solutions are designed with compliance and quality at their core. This episode will highlight the safeguards built into implementation, the auditing processes that protect accuracy, and how continuous improvement ensures models evolve over time. Join us to learn how organizations can confidently adopt AI while maintaining trust, compliance, and coding excellence. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Host Ericka Adler is joined by Donna Hartl from the firm's Tax Group to discuss why estate planning is essential for healthcare providers. Donna explains the basics of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, highlighting how these tools help you avoid probate, protect your assets, and ensure your wishes are honored if you become incapacitated. The conversation also covers unique considerations for healthcare professionals, such as practice ownership, asset protection strategies, and the importance of keeping your plan up to date as your circumstances change. Topics include why estate planning matters for healthcare providers, avoiding probate and protecting your assets, planning for practice succession and disability, asset protection strategies including trusts and MSOs, and the importance of powers of attorney for property, healthcare, and business. Don't let another year go by without reviewing your estate plan, tune in now!

September News You Can Use Paging Dr. Common Sense, Your System Update Is Overdue Topics include: Vaccine guidance has shifted from “everyone over 6 months” to a confusing patchwork of rules, leaving doctors and patients scratching their heads; COVID and flu vaccines won't stop infection but do reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and ventilators; Acetaminophen-in-pregnancy debate highlights the difference between correlation and causation, and the need for common sense in balancing risks; Epic Central promises to unify multiple patient portals into one login, a long-overdue fix for healthcare's password overload and, the IG Nobel Awards remind us that science can be weirdly wonderful whether it's zebra-painted cows or UV-lit shoe boxes. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Episode 76 Congo: When History Walks into Your Exam Room On this episode host Raj Sundar sits down with Jean Jacques, physician, community organizer to explore how the long and complex history of the Democratic Republic of Congo—including colonialism, resource-driven conflict, and trauma—shapes the healthcare experience of Congolese immigrants and refugees in the U.S. They talk through the diversity of Congolese identities, languages, and traditions, and examine how food, faith, and community form the backbone of cultural resilience, even as new challenges like diabetes, hypertension, and mental health stigma emerge after resettlement. Our conversation highlights practical advice for clinicians—from building trust and acknowledging trauma to asking about family and respecting cultural foodways—while also discussing the vital role of Congolese churches and grassroots organizations in healing and navigating the American healthcare system. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

AI Quick Take – Marketing Leader to AI Agent Builder On this episode host Adam Turinas talks to Susan Roth, Senior Director of Marketing at Netrality Data Centers, about her remarkable journey from marketing leader to AI agent builder. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode, host Adam Russo welcomes Eric Levin, CEO of Scripta Insights, a company that navigates you, and your members, to prescription savings. Eric explains how his company helps people save money on prescription drugs by comparing prices and offering alternatives. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Hosts Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Measuring What Matters: ROI and Patient-Centered Technology in Healthcare Join us for an insightful conversation about the intersection of technology and healthcare with Pallavi Ranade from Intermountain Health and Janae Sharp. On this episode, they explore how healthcare organizations can effectively measure return on investment while keeping patient-centered outcomes at the forefront. From the hidden costs of technology implementation to the promise of AI and genomics, our guests share practical wisdom on navigating innovation challenges, allocating resources strategically, and ensuring that technological advances truly benefit both patients and clinicians. Whether you're a healthcare leader weighing your next tech investment or simply curious about the future of healthcare delivery, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on making technology work for everyone in the healthcare ecosystem. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Rolling Out EHRs in the Rural Setting: An Expert Guide Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: Ismelda Garza, Chief Information Officer, Cuero Regional Hospital Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode Tom Testa talks to Heidi Health's Director of North America, Jesse Creighton. Heidi and their AI scribe will be at hlth 2025 in Las Vegas at booth 3039. Jesse shares insights on Heidi and what you can expect to see in their booth. If you are attending hlth, stop by and see what they are up to. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Bringing the Human Touch Back to AI Revenue Cycle Transformation AI may be the buzzword of the decade, but its success depends on something far older—human connection. Join healthcare leader Nio Queiro for a candid discussion on demystifying AI, building trust across teams, and turning innovation into lasting operational change. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Episode 146: Shaver Study Data: Are your Seals Secure? On this episode, Cheron Rojo talks to Kevin and Adam to recap Healthmark's August 2025 webinar on his 2023 – 2024 arthroscopic shaver study and the results. Hear the sobering data on failure rates, where the issues were, contributing factors to the failures, and how can we start to improve these disastrous results? Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

AI Cohort Research – State of AI in Healthtech Marketing On this episode host Adam Turinas talks to HEALTH Launchpad's team Mariana Small, Elena Putilina, and Amy Swanson about their irst-ever AI Cohort project. Hear about the healthcare marketing findings. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act is reshaping the healthcare landscape, with ripple effects for providers, payers, and patients. From Medicaid coverage shifts and rural hospital funding challenges to stricter ACA rules, expanded value-based care, and mandatory risk models, the implications are broad and far-reaching. On this episode Dan speaks with Ben Sparks, President of Bryan Health Connect, a clinically integrated network, to examine four critical areas leaders must prepare for: projected Medicaid losses, financial pressures on hospitals, new insurance access rules, and the wider fiscal and political fallout across states. Drawing on Bryan Health Connect's experience, Ben shares practical takeaways to help leaders adapt to the new law. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Justin Barnes invites back his long time colleague and friend, Beth Friedman, Sr. Partner at FINN Voices. Justin and Beth discuss what is up for the Fall 2025 conference calendar and about the evolving value of in-person events. Beth shares insights on maximizing your impact as an organization attending events. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

S3E11: What's Trending NOW is how healthcare providers can reduce administrative burdens, avoid burnout, and scale their practices using trained virtual medical assistants. On this episode host Shahid Shah is joined by Bob Lachance, founder and CEO of REVA Global Medical, a company with Virtual Assistant solutions that empower healthcare professionals with highly trained Medical Virtual Assistants to improve operational efficiency and enhance patient care.Bob shares insights on why practices just deal with administrative burdens instead of seeking new models like virtual staffing. And how virtual medical assistants can add clinical value not just cost savings. https://revaglobalmedical.com/ To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Host Matt Fisher talks to Michael Coen, Chief Product & Technology Officer and Michelle Skinner, Chief Clinical Executive, TeleTracking about challenges in healthcare operations and patient flow; viewing flow as a form of logistics that requires coordination across a system and facilities; enabling efficient and effective flow with trusted data; impact of AI going forward. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode executive producer Gregg Masters engages host Gil Bashe on his soon to be released (and titled) book. They tour innovation across the ecosystem landscape focusing on digital innovation, patient safety and improving performance in the healthcare delivery and finance space. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

From Compliance to Confidence: How to Evolve Cybersecurity Beyond the Checklist Healthcare cybersecurity stands at an inflection point. Traditional compliance frameworks are proving inadequate in the face of sophisticated threats targeting patient data, clinical operations, and connected medical devices. Robert Eikel, CISO at P-n-T Data Corp., brings unique expertise from government service, financial services, and pediatric healthcare to discuss how leading organizations are evolving beyond checklist security. We'll explore the new frontlines of healthcare cyber defense—identity, integrity, and interoperability—while examining how emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are reshaping the threat landscape. • Moving from periodic compliance to continuous confidence through identity-centric, integrity-focused defense strategies • Protecting clinical workflows and patient safety while maintaining secure interoperability across healthcare ecosystems • Preparing cybersecurity programs for AI-powered threats, quantum risks, and next-generation healthcare technologies • Transforming cybersecurity governance from IT overhead to strategic business enabler Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Episode 51 - Clinicians Driving Interoperability: Insights from the HL7 Da Vinci Project Clinical Advisory Council (CAC) On this episode POCP CEO and host Tony Schueth sat down with Dr. Julia Skapik (SVP & CMO at PurpleLab, practicing physician, member of the HL7 Da Vinci Clinical Advisory Council, and outgoing HL7 International board chair) and Dr. Steven Waldron (Chief Medical Informatics Officer at the American Academy of Family Physicians and Co-Chair of the Da Vinci Clinical Advisory Council). Together, they explored how clinicians are shaping interoperability and standards development through the HL7 Da Vinci Project's Clinical Advisory Council (CAC).