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Securing Healthcare's Identity Crisis: Why Non-Human Identities Are Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threat Join us for a critical discussion on healthcare's most pressing cybersecurity challenge with Nikki Bennett, Healthcare Advisory Identity Strategist at SailPoint. Drawing from five years of frontline IAM experience at ECU Health, Nikki reveals how to transform identity vulnerabilities into strategic advantages, tackling everything from non-human identities and AI agents to cloud migration strategies. She shares breakthrough announcements from SailPoint's Navigate event and delivers actionable insights on why intelligent identity frameworks are becoming the cornerstone of healthcare's cybersecurity future. 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 Model Mania – Navigating the Healthtech Marketers Landscape with Adam Turinas On this lively episode, host Carol Flagg welcomes back Adam Turinas, founder of Health Launchpad and host of The Healthtech Marketing Show. Adam shares the story behind his AI Quick Takes segment—particularly the episode Model Mania: Navigating the New AI Landscape, which likens today's race among AI leaders to the 1990s browser wars. He explains how major players like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta are locked in a fierce market “land grab” and discusses how marketers can navigate this expanding AI ecosystem and prepare for the next wave—the emerging “AI browser war” fueled by tools like ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity Comet. The episode concludes with Adam talking about his firm's new initiative, the HLP BrAIn, a centralized repository of expertise and insights into healthcare buyers. Learn more about this initiative at: https://healthlaunchpad.com/the-hlp-brain-and-more/ 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

AI Oversight for the Modern Revenue Cycle As AI agents take on more decisions across the revenue cycle, the question isn't how fast automation can move — it's how safely it operates. This session explores the guardrails of governance in an AI-driven RCM environment, outlining practical steps to ensure transparency, compliance, and human accountability as automation scales. 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 52 - HLTH25 Recap – What's Real, What's Hype, and What's Next in Health IT On this episode host Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners (POCP), is joined by colleagues Brian Dwyer, POCP's Business Strategy Lead, and Seth Joseph, Managing Director at Summit Health Advisors, to unpack their takeaways from the HLTH25 conference in Las Vegas. Together, they reflect on the energy of the event, the conversations shaping the future of health IT, and interviews recorded live from Podcast Row. 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 Fred Goldstein invites Daryl Pritchard, Senior Vice President of Science Policy at the Personalized Medicine Coalition. They discuss how precision medicine is transforming care and where critical gaps remain. Daryl shares findings from recent studies showing how many patients are still lost along the testing-to-treatment pathway, even in well-established areas like lung cancer, and explains what's needed to bridge those gaps. The conversation highlights the role of payers, providers, and policymakers in aligning science, practice, and policy to deliver truly individualized care. 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 Browsers Are Coming for Your Buyer Journeys On this episode host Adam Turinas discusses the challenge of buyers control of the buying process, and they don't want to talk to vendors until they are good and ready. They do their research, talk to peers and analysts, do more research, and eventually, after several months, they will speak to a handful of vendors. And by then their mind is mainly made up. 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. On this final episode Justin talks to Sepi Browning, Director of Technology, Piedmont Health Care System and Treasurer and President-elect to GA HIMSS board. And finally Justin and Beth Friedman, Sr. Partner at FINN Partners and host of FINN Voices wrap with final reflections of the day. 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 140 - Lead from Identity: Redefining Leadership in Healthcare On this episode Dan Marino reflects on his experience at the Lead from Identity Summit, a transformative leadership conference hosted by Dr. Doug McKinley in Silverton, Colorado. Unlike traditional leadership events focused on strategies and communication tactics, this summit challenged participants to explore how their personal identity shapes their leadership style and response to challenges. Dan, a summit participant, is joined by two fellow attendees—Michelle Williams, Senior Nursing Executive and Chief Nursing Officer, and Lucy Zielinski, Managing Partner at Lumina Health Partners and a member of the summit's planning team—to discuss key takeaways from the event. Together, they discuss how leading from identity fosters authenticity, resilience, and meaningful connections across healthcare teams—and how self-awareness and purpose-driven leadership can transform the way we lead and serve others. 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 Laxmi Patel, Chief Strategy Officer from Savista, about the background on One Big Beautiful Bill; explanation of OBBB impacts ot healthcare; how to plan for OBBB impacts on Medicaid; expectations about long term impacts; insight on disparate impacts based to different states 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

S1E4: Gripping the Hot Blade of AI: Risk, Trust, and Governance Nate Couture, CISO of the University of Vermont Health System, joins hosts Tamer Baker and Steven Hajny to explore how healthcare organizations can manage shadow AI responsibly, secure sensitive data, and build governance frameworks to unlock AI's full potential. Key Takeaways: 1. Discovering and managing shadow AI starts with visibility, DLP, and cross-functional collaboration. 2. Thoughtful AI governance is the key to balancing innovation with patient privacy and trust. 3. AI is a powerful tool to enhance, not replace, human productivity 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

October News You Can Use AI, Junk Fees, and the Pope—Just Another Month in Healthcare Topics include: My primary care practice just went “concierge,” which apparently means paying extra for the same impossible-to-get appointments; Meanwhile, health tech conferences are overflowing with AI hype and “bro-tastic” startups promising to fix everything by listening to us; The AI scribe craze is spreading—automating medical notes that might include imaginative details; Even the Pope is weighing in on AI ethics, confirming that healthcare's tech obsession has officially gone global; And in the grand finale, Medicare Advantage remains the ultimate scam—where insurers profit by denying care, proving the healthcare “future” is a dark comedy. 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 engage Dennis Purcell, founding partner of Aisling Capital and architect of the original H&Q Life Sciences Conference that became the go to industry standard J.P. Morgan Healthcare Investor Conference. Purcell reflects on four decades of biotech investing—from Genentech's 1980 IPO to today's GLP-1 metabolic revolution. He unpacks capital cycles, the role of purpose-based investors, and the moral call to redirect innovation toward chronic disease and global health equity. 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 Jim Tate welcomes Matt Pavelle and Adam Oskowitz, co-founders of DoctronicAI. Doctronic is built around an AI-powered large language model, which was trained on clinical guidelines and designed by physicians. 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

Human Factors in Healthcare AI: Where Patient Safety Meets Real-World Implementation Joining us is Kristen Miller, Co-Director of MedStar Health's Center for Diagnostic Systems Safety and Scientific Director of their National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare. As healthcare organizations invest billions in AI technologies, Kristen's research reveals that human factors engineering - the science of how humans interact with complex systems - determines whether AI becomes a safety enhancer or safety hazard, whether patients embrace or resist these tools, and whether healthcare teams achieve promised efficiencies or face new workflow disruptions. 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/

Rural Healthcare: A CEO's Take on Advocacy, Tech and More Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: 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

Reverification Leads to Prior Authorization Automation Live Demo Reverification can uncover coverage changes that require new prior authorizations. In this live demo, we'll show how intelligent automation and AI agents determine when an authorization is needed, initiate it automatically, and keep the process moving without disrupting staff or patient care. 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 FINN Voices, host Beth Friedman sits down with Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore, a healthcare IT services company specializing in application support, advisory, infrastructure, and staffing solutions. Planned during Becker's 2025 Health IT + Digital Health + Revenue Cycle Management Conference in Chicago, Beth and Phil unpack the latest insights from CIO conversations, focus groups, and industry media to forecast what's ahead for health IT purchasing in 2026. They tackle the pressing questions hospital and health system CIOs face today: how to make smarter IT investments, deliver measurable ROI, and align technology decisions with organizational goals. The discussion also dives into the unique challenges of smaller hospitals, where CEOs and CFOs often double as IT decision-makers. Finally, Phil highlights how several CereCore clients empower their IT leaders to make confident, data-driven technology decisions. He shares the newest strategies to navigate the 2026 buying cycle with clarity and impact. 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 Ovie Mughelli, Founder and CEO of The Ovie Mughelli Foundation and Jeff Buda, VP Operations & CIO for Atrium Health Floyd. 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 goes solo to discuss Parkinson's Disease, the Michael J Fox Foundation, his father's story of living with Lewy Body dementia. his participation in the MJFF ground breaking Parkinson's Progression Markers initiative, their discovery of a biomarker and how you can help. *On this episode Fred used the term Lewy Body Dementia, this term describes both Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson's Disease with Dementia. He used this term incorrectly in stating that in Lewy Body Dementia cognitive decline begins within one year of diagnosis. It is Dementia with Lewy Bodies in which the cognitive decline begins within one year of diagnosis and Parkinson's Disease Dementia in which the cognitive decline appears later. 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

Our AI Story - Episode 100! On this episode host Adam Turinas discusses their milestone 100th episode of The HealthTech Marketing Show, He reflects on the journey to reach this point and share something they have never done before—opening up about what they have been building at Health Launchpad with AI. 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 77 Your Hands on the Wheel: Rose Cano Teaches Us How Stories Drive Healthcare On this episode host Raj Sundar explores the powerful intersection of healthcare and the arts with guest, Rose Cano—a Spanish medical interpreter, playwright, and cultural mediator specializing in type 2 diabetes care for Spanish-speaking patients. They dive into Rose's journey from theater to medicine, her advocacy for narrative medicine, and her experiences working in Harborview Medical Center's clinics serving diverse communities, including those in Pioneer Square. The conversation unpacks terminology used for Spanish-speaking communities ("Hispanic," "Latino," "Latinx"), emphasizes the importance of understanding patient backgrounds, and shines a light on communication barriers in healthcare. Rose shares creative metaphors and practical strategies for empowering patients and improving self-management for chronic diseases, all while highlighting equity, prevention, and the lived realities of those navigating both healthcare and cultural systems. 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 Contradictions 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 Tom Testa invites Lesley Berkeyheiser a Senior Director of Accreditation Strategy and Development at DirectTrust to discuss cyber resilience in healthcare during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Lesley shares insights on trust and cybersecurity along with valuable resources for health systems to use in their cyber 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 Gene Rodgers, COO for 90 Degree Benefits, a company that is humanizing healthcare by providing plans that increase savings without sacrificing high-quality care. Gene shares insights on how members become consumers of healthcare by providing tools and information to make informed decisions about their 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

From Biomedical to Bedside: How Academic Health Systems Are Leading the AI Revolution in Patient Care Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Ryan Sadeghian, System CMIO at University of Toledo Health, as he shares his unique journey from healthcare consultant to practicing pediatrician to AI implementation leader. In this episode, we explore how academic health systems are uniquely positioned to drive healthcare AI innovation, balancing the dual mission of education and patient care while building practical AI solutions that solve real workflow challenges. Dr. Sadeghian discusses his organization's approach to developing internal AI capabilities, managing vendor relationships, and creating sustainable change management strategies that ensure successful AI adoption across clinical and administrative teams. 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/

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