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

Feedback Management, Pufferfish, and Kmart On this episode hosts Angie Shin and Dave Smith engage with their guests from South Lake Pediatrics which stands out as a beacon of innovation and care. Located in the Twin Cities metro area, has successfully blended a customer service mentality with medical care, creating a unique patient experience that has garnered them accolades as one of Minnesota's top pediatric clinics. 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

Broadcasting live from Infinx's GTM Growth Summit in Denver, Navaneeth Nair, Chief Product Officer, joins Office Hours to discuss a new AI-driven approach to medical necessity review. We'll explore how provider teams can catch coverage gaps earlier, reduce manual policy lookups, and route exception cases to the right human experts before delays and denials take hold. 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/

VIVE '26: Celebrating Funding Milestones in Women's Health Live from ViVE '26, Jared speaks with Muse Capital Co-Founder and General Partner Rachel Springate about the economics of consumer health, how she evaluates investment opportunities, and her top advice for founders building in the space, then they celebrate how far Muse has come in 10 years by overcoming historic funding gaps for women's health.  All that, plus our newest shout-out to venture capital firms working in consumer health.  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 ViVE 2026 in LA. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week, Chris Paravate, MBA, PMP, CHCIO, CDH, CPHIMS, SVP, Chief Information Officer, Northeast GA Health System and Michael Silverstein, Managing Partner of Healthcare IT & Life Sciences, DRI. 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

S4E1: What's Trending NOW is rethinking rural medicine by building physician pipelines through academic partnerships. On this episode Shahid is joined by Dr. Sherri Morgan, Chief Administrative Officer for the Morehouse School of Medicine Regional Medical Campus at Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Georgia. Rural healthcare across the US faces a growing crisis: physician shortages, hospital closures, and persistent health inequities. But innovation doesn't always require new technologies or billion-dollar infrastructure investments. Dr. Morgan shares how a groundbreaking academic–clinical partnership is expanding physician training opportunities, strengthening community engagement, and addressing healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities.

On this special episode Dan announces an exciting new chapter: Lumina Health Partners has joined ECG Management Consultants. Dan is joined by Terri Welter, Partner and Leader of ECG's Payer Strategy and Contracting Division. Together, they explore the evolving dynamics between payers and providers, the growing role of advanced analytics and transparency data in negotiations, and how reimbursement models are shifting in response to mounting market pressures. The conversation dives into key trends in value-based care, physician compensation alignment, clinically integrated networks, and the strategic use of data to drive sustainable performance. As healthcare organizations face increasing financial and operational strain, this episode highlights how deeper expertise, stronger analytics, and more collaborative payer-provider strategies can lead to smarter negotiations and stronger outcomes.

What Does Your AI Know? The Governance Framework for AI-Powered Pipeline Growth On this episode host Adam Turinas continues his series on using AI to grow your pipeline. In this episode, He is taking a deep dive into a topic that many marketers mistakenly treat as a boring compliance chore: governance and learning. In the high-stakes world of healthcare technology, where trust is our primary currency and sales cycles are long and fragile, governance is not just about risk management. It is a foundational pillar that can actually improve the quality of your marketing and provide a genuine competitive advantage. I share my own experiences from building the HLP Brain at Health Launchpad, including the surprising lesson that governing for substance rather than style leads to more credible and persuasive content. 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 Jim records live at HIMSS 2026 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week, Charlie Harp, CEO at Clinical Architecture, and Dr. Joel Salamon, Medical Director of Pain Management at ModMed. 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 Alli Oakes, Chief Research Officer at Trilliant Health, about Identification of major 2026 healthcare trends; intersection of value and affordability issues with not focusing on fundamentals enough; incentivizing better behaviors and choices through dfferent structural decisions; changes in utilization and reflection on evolving means of access. 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

The Insurance Maze: Patient Autonomy in a Profit-Driven System On Part 2 of their conversation with Matthew Zachary, founder of Stupid Cancer and host of Out of Patients, they move from personal narrative to civic strategy. Zachary reflects on the upcoming launch of his book We The Patients, a manifesto and call to organize Americans affected by serious illness into a unified, nonviolent, bipartisan voter bloc focused on patient rights and consumer protections. The discussion explores the structural tension between mission and margin in American healthcare, the lived experience of navigating insurance coverage before and after the Affordable Care Act, and the economic reality of medical debt and bankruptcy. Zachary argues that while reform efforts have targeted access and research, they have largely avoided confronting the power dynamics embedded in insurance design and coverage practices. They also examine transparency in pricing, the persistence of administrative friction, and the question of whether civic organization - not market disruption alone - may be the missing force in meaningful healthcare reform. This episode is both reflection and roadmap.

E&M coding performance rises or falls on ten predictable breakpoints that drive payment, denials, rework, audits, and compliance risk. Join our panel for a practical discussion on what fixes those breakdowns and how AI supports scalable oversight through pattern detection, documentation review, exception based workflows, and autonomous E&M coding with human specialist exception handling. 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 you will hear the live taping of This Just In Radio at HIMSS26 in the Healthcare NOW Radio studio in Las Vegas. Host Justin Barnes along with his producer Roberta Mullin engage with industry leaders around trending topics from the conference. Guests include: Richard Atkin, CEO Greenway Health Matthew Unangst, Sr Director, AMD Enterprise Solutions, AMD Aneesh Chopra, Author, Innovator, Former US CTO, Chair of Arcadia Institute Mariann Yeager, CEO of the Sequoia Project Nelson Gomes, EVP of Growth, Strategy & Partnership, Medicus IT 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

Can Direct Primary Care Save Families $1,000/Month? Dr. Josh Umbehr, Founder of Atlas.MD, shares the financial benefits of direct primary care to both patients and providers, how Atlas' insurance product works, and why he believes healthcare should be too inexpensive to insure in the first place.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Nourish offerings free lab work. What's behind them now integrating lab work into their digital nutrition services, and is this a signal of where preventive care is headed?  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 Raj Sundar explores how ⁠South Park Senior Citizens⁠ transformed from an institutional, siloed resource hub into a vibrant cultural community, using food as a powerful tool for healing and connection. They dig into the intentional redesign of their dining experience, creating a welcoming space where elders from diverse backgrounds gather around beautifully set tables to share meals, stories, and traditions. Through immersive cultural programming, farm-to-table partnerships, and a dedicated team who speak the languages and share the lived experiences of their community, we show how addressing food insecurity is deeply tied to combating social isolation, honoring elders, and fostering meaningful cross-cultural relationships. The conversation is a rich reminder that culturally responsive care is less about big budgets and more about intentionality, dignity, and truly seeing those we serve. 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/

Pipeline Optimization Revisited On this episode host Adam Turinas is revisiting one of our most popular and enduring discussions on pipeline optimization. Last year, guest host Mark Erwich led a deep dive into pipeline optimization and deal acceleration, featuring expert insights from healthcare tech marketing leaders Amy Swanson and Michael Passanante. 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 invites Dr. Angela Shippy, Director, Senior Physician Executive at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dr. Shippy shares insights on their Amazon Connect Health which handles patient scheduling, clinical documentation, and medical coding alongside teams, keeping providers informed and in control while delivering proven results across the care continuum. 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 host Tom Foley invites Tom Leary, SVP and Head of Government Relations for HIMSS to discuss AI's role in healthcare and its implications ahead of the upcoming HIMSS 26 conference in Las Vegas. Tom shares insights into the conference's key themes, including AI's responsible use, federal versus state policy direction, and the need for legislative action to create a comprehensive framework for AI in 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

On this episode, host Adam Russo welcomes Caleb Parker, Chief Commercial Officer, Angle Health, a modern health insurance plan built to meet the needs of today's employees. By combining technology, thoughtful plan design, and human support they make healthcare easier to access, easier to manage, and easier to understand. Adam and Caleb discuss the challenges of rising healthcare costs and the importance of educating consumers about benefits rather than focusing solely on coverage amounts. 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 Colin Hung and John Lynn take a Deep Dive Into Healthcare AI. 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 host Tom Testa sits down with Nitin Natarajan, former Deputy Director of CISA and current principal at NN Global. Nitin share insights on cybersecurity threats to healthcare systems, particularly nation-state attacks and AI-driven vulnerabilities. He emphasized how healthcare organizations, especially rural hospitals, need to build resilience against sophisticated cyber threats. 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

S3E2: Artificial Intelligence Continues to Reshape Healthcare -- But What if the Next Frontier Isn't in Imaging or Genomics, But in the Human Voice? Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Henry O'Connell, CEO of Canary Speech 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

February News You Can Use FDA, AI, and the Paris Café We Deserve Topics include: The FDA's move to reduce drug approval requirements reignites hard lessons from thalidomide and raises fresh safety concerns; In medicine, every shortcut is a trade-off, speed to market vs. unintended consequences; AI tools like Doximity's ChatGPT promise efficiency, but hallucinations, compliance risks, and workflow realities remain; New diagnostic tech may outperform tradition, but only if it truly improves on what clinicians already do. Healthcare needs less bureaucratic micromanagement and more trust in professionals, think Paris café, not corporate call center. 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 Fred and Gregg welcome Grace Terrell MD, MMM, Chief Medical Officer IKS Health, who discusses value based care (VBC) model transformation issues and opportunities to move beyond "box‑checking" to enabling better care (the triple aim, better care, better outcomes at lower per capita costs). 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

Five Good Things: From ViVE to HIMSS — What's Worth the Hype (and What's Just Fun) Megan Antonelli and Janae Sharp are back with another round of Five Good Things — and this one covers a lot of ground. From standout moments at ViVE to the two-week sprint leading into HIMSS, they're cutting through the noise to spotlight what actually mattered, what surprised them, and what they're most excited to see in Las Vegas. Yes, there's strategy. But there's also a Neil Diamond ukulele parody courtesy of Dr. CT Lin, a The Pitt's Dr. Robby sighting at a Brandi Carlile concert, and serious anticipation for The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere. Because the best conversations in health IT happen in the hallways — and sometimes, down a rabbit hole. 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/

Building Trust: From Expanse Rollout to High Reliability Organization Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guests: Ismelda Garza, Chief Information Officer, Cuero Regional Hospital; Lynn Falcone, Chief Executive 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

Jonathan Aguiar, Senior Solutions Engineer, walks through prior authorization verification and demonstrates how the Follow Up AI agent works within the workflow. You will see how cases move through entry and validation, triage, payer review, pending initiation outreach, exception handling, and final status. The demo highlights how the follow-up AI agent monitors payer portals, tracks authorization status, and escalates exceptions, while outreach specialists coordinate with referring providers when initiation is missing. Together, automation and human intervention create structure and accountability in a process that is often fragmented and manual. 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 Quest To Make Consumer Health Apps Sticky Stephen Rouse shares the gap in the market that led him to found Savva AI, why screenings play such a large role in engagement, and what's possible when you unleash AI on your medical records.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Garmin's meal tracking feature. What can we learn from the way that meal tracking has evolved, and why is it now considered an essential feature of wellness apps?  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-Enabled Growth – Execution and Acceleration On this episode host Adam Turinas is joined by Chris Marin, Associate VP of Digital Marketing at Inovalon, for a deep dive into how AI is moving from an experimental science project to a core piece of operational infrastructure. Chris brings a technologist's perspective to marketing and shares practical ways his team is using integrated AI systems to change how they get work done. They explore the critical distinction between automation and acceleration, focusing on how to compress the time between a market signal and an intelligent response without hitting a wall. 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 ViVE 2026 in LA. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week, long time friends of the show, Rasu Shrestha, MD MBA, Chief Innovation and Commercialization Officer, EVP at Advocate Health and Aneesh Chopra, Author, Innovator, Former US CTO, Chair, Arcadia Institute. 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

Emergency departments are under more pressure than ever as they are facing overcrowding, extended wait times, workforce strain, and rising patient demand fueled in part by primary care shortages. On this episode Dan examines how these mounting challenges are reshaping the hospital's front door and what they mean for patient care, operational performance, and long-term sustainability. Dan is joined by Dr. Richard Wolfe, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a nationally recognized leader in emergency medicine operations. Together, they explore why emergency departments have become a critical pressure point for hospitals, how overcrowding affects quality, safety, and clinician burnout, and what forward-thinking health systems can do to better support their emergency medicine teams while continuing to serve their communities effectively. 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 and Gregg welcome Matthew Zachary, a cancer survivor and founder of Stupid Cancer, and organization that helped define the adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology movement in the United States. Through advocacy and community-building, he had elevated issues of patient autonomy, survivorship identity, and access to care. As host of Out of Patients, he explores how insurance design, prior authorization, pharmacy benefit management, and coverage policy affect the lived experience of patients navigating the healthcare system. 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

Transparency in Coverage Data Is Transforming Payer Negotiation Host Beth Friedman, Senior Partner, FINN Partners engages Ryan Kelly, Senior Director of Content & Growth at Trek Health, to explore the emerging role of Transparency in Coverage (TiC) data in healthcare payer negotiations. Originally mandated by federal regulation, TiC rules require insurers to publish detailed information about negotiated reimbursement rates between payers and providers. While the data was technically public starting in 2022, its massive scale and complexity made it largely unusable, until recently. Ryan explains how new analytics platforms are transforming this information into actionable insights for health systems and physician organizations. With access to competitive reimbursement benchmarks, providers can now negotiate contracts with payers using real market intelligence rather than assumptions. The conversation also explores how transparency data supports strategic planning, service line expansion, and revenue optimization. Looking ahead, Ryan shares how AI and contract intelligence tools may further personalize these insights, helping provider organizations navigate the increasingly complex landscape of healthcare reimbursement.Leveling the Playing Field: Using Price Transparency Data for Smarter Payer Negotiations: In the world of commercial payer contract negotiations, more data doesn't always mean better intelligence. They explore how health systems are transforming raw Transparency in Coverage (TIC) datasets into strategic leverage to replace guesswork, verify market benchmarks, and secure fair reimbursement with commercial payers. 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

S1E11: Your Vendor's ‘AI' Might Be a Trojan Horse: A Hospital CISO's Reality Check On this episode, Steven Hajny talks with Jim Bowie, VP & CISO at Tampa General Hospital, about the real-world collision between AI hype and healthcare security reality. Jim shares what hospital teams are actually asking AI to do, how his health system evaluates and governs AI use cases (especially where regulations don't yet exist), the biggest red flags vendors raise, and why “good security hygiene” matters more than any new AI-specific silver bullet. 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

The Operation of the Century - Why Total Hip Replacement Keeps Getting Better Interview with Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS who has performed 38,000+ joint replacements. Topics discussed: Why total hip replacement is considered the “operation of the century” (as described in The Lancet); Modern hips use cementless fixation, advanced ceramics, and highly cross-linked polyethylene, dramatically improving durability to 25–30+ years (or more); Complications like infection, fracture, and dislocation are rare (~1%) and aggressively addressed through patient optimization and surgical advances. Timing now depends on symptoms and quality of life, not just X-rays or age. Emerging innovations, including AI-guided robotics and a promising “reverse hip” design, aim to further improve stability and outcomes. Link to sign up to learn more or enter the ongoing Clinical Trial for this new Technology (https://hipinnovationtechnology.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

Curate, Don't Shop: How to Walk Away from ViVE with an AI Strategy That Delivers Outcomes Join us as Megan Antonelli sits down with Nayan Patel, a former hospital CIO now leading healthcare innovation at Neteera, to unpack what's shaping the digital health landscape heading into ViVE and HIMSS. They explore how the CIO role is evolving from technology manager to "curator of information and outcomes," and why AI governance, cybersecurity, and platform consolidation are dominating the conversation on the conference floor. Nayan shares insights from Neeera's contactless patient monitoring technology, using radar to track vital signs and ease the burden on nursing staff, and reflects on what meaningful AI adoption actually looks like in clinical settings. The conversation also covers the enduring value of in-person connections, how to maximize your time at industry events, and why some old debates like shadow IT and build vs. buy are making a comeback with fresh perspective. Plus, Nayan shares his weekly newsletter TGIF , offering bite-sized insights for healthcare leaders on the go. 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 Dr. Michael Gerson, Associate Professor in Sports and Performance Psychology, National University about importance of entwining mental and physical health; recognizing that everyone encounters mental health and can benefit from taking care of the "mentals"; positive impact of public figures on changing the discourse around mental health; applauding the removal of barriers to date, but recognizing there is room to grow in further addressing mental health. 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 episode is hosted by Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners, alongside co-host Pooja Babbrah, a pharmacy standards and interoperability expert, who welcome special guest Bob Katter, President of First Databank (FDB). Together, they explore how technology is enabling pharmacists to expand their clinical services, enhance patient care, and integrate more deeply into the healthcare team—especially in rural areas. Bob Katter shares his insights on the journey of health IT and pharmacy, from the rise of electronic prescribing to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Plus, don't miss the discussion on pharmacists' pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine administration and the impact of legislative changes on their practice. Tune in for a compelling conversation on how pharmacists are stepping up to meet the evolving needs of healthcare. 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

Traditional diagnosis codes only scratch the surface of a patient's health story. While clinical data provides critical insights, it's the social and environmental factors—where people live, how people live and more—that often shape health outcomes. On this episode, Dr. Patricia Saleeby returns to discuss the powerful synergy between the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and social determinants of health (SDoH). Discover how embracing a more holistic approach can drive health equity and better outcomes for all. 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, Carol Flagg is joined by Nicky Battle, President of Supreme Communications. Nicky joins Carol to discuss the opporunities for AI in communications (PR on steriods!) and the negatives (AI slop!). Tune in to hear one of the show's most engaging guests unpack how AI is supercharging PR, where it's going off the rails, and what communicators must do to stay credible. 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

Natalia Arzeno-Gonzalez, Chief Data Scientist at Infinx, helps healthcare leaders cut through the noise by setting realistic expectations for what AI can and cannot do in revenue cycle management today. The discussion explores why AI is not a plug-and-play solution, how data quality and workflow maturity influence outcomes, and why many initiatives fall short even with significant effort and investment. 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

Primary Care, Platforms & the Push for ROI Primary Care, Platforms & the Push for ROI Frequent contributor Paul Schrimpf returns to highlight trends he's uncovering between workforce reconfiguration, primary care, and the ""platformification"" of care delivery. Healthcare has to get better at connecting the dots.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Amazon One Medical's first partnership in the at-home preventive screening space. How is their newly announced partnership with Reperio Health a signal of growth for preventive care, and what attributes of their solution can appeal to the masses?  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/

Ericka Adler sits down with Lori Cox of AAPC to talk all things healthcare audits. What should you do when an audit letter lands on your desk? Should you review records before sending them? What happens if you disagree with the results or owe money back? They break down how to respond to audits, when to involve legal counsel and why annual self audits are one of the best ways to protect your practice. If you are a physician, practice manager, or healthcare executive, this is a must watch to reduce risk and strengthen your compliance plan. 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/

How to Create Memorable Trade Show Experiences in Healthcare On this episode host Adam Turinas is joined by two of his colleagues from Health Launchpad, Design Lead Pepper Fee and Account Director Amy Hamilton. Both Amy and Pepper bring decades of experience in healthcare IT marketing and design to the table, having managed everything from massive trade show booths for global corporations to high impact activations for startups. They discuss why the traditional obsession with lead volume often misses the mark, and how to reframe events as tools for building and growing human relationships in an increasingly digital world. 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 Barnes records live in Tampa FL at the Moffitt Cancer Center for this special series during CancerX 2026. He brings back Dr. Kamal Jethwani, VP Digital Ventures & CEO AccelerOnc and Dr. Nainesh Parikh, VP Chief Expansion & Partner Officer from the Moffitt Center to discuss more on this year's CancerX Accelerator.

On this episode Fred and Gregg welcome Xiaopeng Zhao, PhD, Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi, whose research bridges artificial intelligence, robotics, and dementia care. Topics: Dr. Zhao discusses how machine learning techniques are being used to analyze complex EEG brainwave data to detect early-stage Alzheimer's disease, patterns invisible to the human eye but accessible through advanced signal processing. Beyond diagnostics, his lab is deploying humanoid robotic systems to assist individuals with dementia during everyday activities such as making coffee or brushing teeth, aiming to reduce caregiver burden and improve quality of life. The conversation explores “lost moments”, short-term lapses in memory that disrupt daily functioning, and how AI systems might identify and respond to them in real time. Dr. Zhao also addresses usability challenges, patient acceptance, and the importance of human-centered design in deploying assistive technologies. With dementia affecting millions worldwide, this episode examines both the promise and practical realities of integrating AI and robotics into population health 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

On this episode, host Adam Russo welcomes Ken Uveges, President of Enterprise Group Planning, Inc., (EGP) a professional service organization specializing in Employer Sponsored Health Benefit Plan management. Ken discusses EGP's 50-year history and their commitment to innovative reimbursement systems despite facing skepticism from large carriers and health systems. They explore the challenges of self-funding and the tension between CFOs seeking cost reductions and HR departments resistant to change. 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 host Tom Testa continues his series on industry organizations that are making a difference for their members with Julia Rosen, SVP of IT for the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). An association for professionals who lead medical practices. MGMA is celebrating its history of 100 years at their September annual conference. Learn about their advocacy, resources, events, and membership. 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 The Healthcare IT Olympics. 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

Part II: How Telehealth is Redefining Clinical Practice and Patient Access Join us for part two of a two-part interview with Dr. Brandon Welch, founder and CEO of doxy.me; a platform that has facilitated over 8 billion minutes of care across 1 million providers in 176 countries. With the administration signing the Consolidated Appropriations Act on February 3, 2026, extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 2027, and patient demand driving unprecedented adoption, virtual care has moved from emergency response to fundamental transformation of clinical practice. Brandon examines how the proliferation of telehealth is reshaping medicine itself: clinical workflows, patient-provider relationships, access equity, and sustainable practice models. Drawing from his book Telehealth Success, he delivers actionable strategies for healthcare leaders navigating the five pillars determining telehealth ROI: patient engagement, clinician efficiency, technology scalability, financial viability, and regulatory compliance in an era where patients expect care everywhere. • Five-pillar framework for achieving sustainable telehealth success across organizations • Financial sustainability models leveraging the two-year Medicare telehealth extension through 2027 • Clinical practice transformation reshaping how medicine is delivered and experienced • Provider success strategies addressing burnout, workflow integration, and practice transformation • Access and equity insights from 176-country, 1 million+ provider implementation 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 Tom Testa sits down with Matt Ohrt, National Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association (FMMA), to explore how employers can take back control of healthcare costs and quality through free market principles. Matt shares his personal journey – from a 25-year HR career and near-fatal accident to leading national reform movements like Self Fund Health, Rise Up Health, and Healthcare Best Practice Group. Together, they explore how self-funded employers can drive meaningful change by demanding transparency and value, the rise of direct primary and specialty care as cost-saving, patient-centered alternatives, and why breaking healthcare's “monopoly mindset” is key to restoring competition, affordability, and trust – all while looking ahead to what's next for self-funding and free market reform in 2026 and beyond. 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

Coming to you live from the Oregon HFMA Winter Conference, we will discuss observations drawn from Office Hours, the Infinx thought leadership forum where healthcare leaders regularly explore the realities of change across revenue cycle operations.Across these conversations, artificial intelligence consistently emerges as the anchor that connects common themes involving workflows, staffing models, compliance pressures, and technology adoption, while accelerating both progress and tension.The discussion will focus on how change is experienced in practice, why some areas of healthcare evolve rapidly while others remain resistant, and how teams are affected operationally and emotionally along the way. Grounded in real conversations and lived experience, the goal is to offer a realistic perspective on navigating change while helping organizations and their teams adapt with confidence and clarity. 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