Physicianary

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Helen Burstin, MD, MPH, MACP, about ways to incorporate AI training and education in medical practice, as well as tools for combatting misinformation and disinformation as AI use rises. ·        The evolution of Burstin's story throughout her career. 2:32 ·        Bhargava and Burstin on fearlessness within leadership . 8:39 ·        What do yo...

In a special "woman on the street" episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, is live at ASCO 2026. She meets with oncology innovators to discuss what lies ahead for AI in the field, and what gives physicians hope for the future. ·        Interview with Amy Comander, MD, DipABLM. 1:39 ·        Interview with Jame Abraham, MD, FACP. 5:02 ·        Interview with Eleonora Teplinsky, MD. 10:19 ·        Intervi...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Krysti Lan Chi Vo, MD, about developing safety guardrail technologies for companion AI chatbots, as well as healthy habits for patient and physician well-being. ·         Dr. Vo discusses her career and involvement in the development of digital services for mental health. 4:13 ·         The use of large language models (LLMs) and...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Jennifer Shannon, MD . They discuss AI's role in the current mental health landscape, as well as the benefits and risks of AI use in medicine. ·         Intro 0:25 ·         Jennifer Shannon, MD 1:03 ·         What is going on surrounding the national mental health epidemic, and what are the issues around getting care? 2:16 ·     ...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Thomas Keane, MD , MBA, national coordinator for Health Information Technology. They discuss data liquidity, as well as the importance of governing and expanding access for AI tools. Intro 0:24 Thomas Keane, MD, MBA 0:37 About Keane's journey. 1:31 How did you decide to go into leadership? […] What is the vision that guides you? 3...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Ricky Bloomfield, MD , ŌURA's chief medical officer. They discuss patients using wearable devices to track their health data, as well as the role of the physician in governing these tools. ·        Intro 0:25 ·        Ricky Bloomfield, MD 0:44 ·        How did you decide to make pivots throughout your career? 2:02 ·        Do you...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Brian Anderson, MD. They discuss how health systems can implement AI to improve patient care, as well as the importance of governance and transparency surrounding these models. ·        Intro 0:25 ·        Brian Anderson, MD 0:36 ·        Tell us about the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and your work there. 2:50 ·        What do y...

In this special "woman on the street" episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, is live at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference. She meets with industry leaders and innovators to discuss what lies ahead for AI in 2026, and how physicians can get involved. ·        Intro 0:02 ·        Interview with Jeffrey Chen, MD 0:27 ·        Interview with Arlen Meyers, MD, MBA 3:20 ·        Interview with Ricky Bloomf...

In this episode, Austin Chiang, MD, MPH returns to speak with Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD. They discuss future impacts AI and medical technology will make on healthcare systems, as well as embracing and adopting change. ·        Intro 0:25 ·        Austin Chiang, MD, MPH 0:35 ·        As a thought leader, what do you think about the major changes coming in 2026 as they relate to innovati...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joined by Dana Corriel, MD . They discuss building online communities to foster physician autonomy, as well as breaking down what it actually means to "follow your passion". ·        Intro 0:26 ·        Dana Corriel, MD 0:39 ·        Can you tell us about your background in medicine?   1:15 ·        Why was it important for you to take a h...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joined by Srikanth Mahankali, MD . They discuss the implementation of AI technologies in health care, as well as guardrails needed to protect patients' neurorights. ·        Intro 0:26 ·        Srikanth Mahankali 1:18 ·        What has driven you throughout your career?   2:26 ·        What made you stay in the US after moving from India?...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joined by CEO of Manta Cares, Samira Daswani . They discuss her development of tools to help patients navigate every phase of their cancer care, as well as the process of founding a company. •    Intro 1:17 •    Samira Daswani 1:40 •    Tell us about Manta Cares.   3:24 •    Can you talk about the patient journey side of cancer care? 4:37...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joined by Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP .  They discuss how physicians and patients can navigate credible information sources, as well as using communication skills to repair trust in health care. •    Intro 1:17 •     Megan Ranney, MD 1:53 •    What do you think about the rise in mistrust toward the health care system, and how can physi...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joined by AAP president, Susan Kressly, MD . They discuss how physicians can improve upon relaying clinical information to pediatric patients, as well as how to lean on communication tools like social media and AI. •    Intro 1:17 •    Susan Kressly, MD 1:47 •    What do you think about everything surrounding misinformation in medicine? Wh...

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joined by CEO of the AMA, John Whyte, MD . They discuss leadership in health care amid changes in public policy and technology and how to manage the rise of disinformation. •    Intro 1:14 •     John Whyte, MD, MPH 1:30 •    Tell me about the AMA: Why now? What is your vision?   2:45 •    Is now the time for doctors to come together and be...

This special edition episode features the latest installment of Healio Community's book club. Physician author Eric Topol, MD, discusses his book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity , a guide to the science of living a long life free of debilitating diseases with Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology. •    Intro by Hansa Bhargava, MD 0:52 •    A wa...

In a special edition episode recorded at this year's Fierce Pharma Conference, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD , joins Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS , Todd Armstrong , and Mark Bard for a panel discussion about clinical and industry opinions surrounding AI in health care. •    Intro 1:45 •    Healio asked about 550 physicians, "What is your opinion of AI"? 2:36 •    Todd, AI is part of the cli...

In this episode, guests Dylan Attard, MD, Keith Grimes, MD, and Muhammad Mamdani, MD, PhD, discuss global innovation, doctorpreneurship and the ethics of AI in health care. •    Intro 1:16 •     Dylan Attard, MD 2:08 •    Keith Grimes, MD 2:47 •     Muhammad Mamdani, MD, PhD 3:20 •    Muhammad, what is a general definition of AI? Can you further elaborate on what predictive analytics versus genera...

In this episode, guest Sachin Jain, MD, discusses methods to expand access to underserved patient populations, and how physicians should maintain their "inner voice" to combat demoralization. •    Intro 1:14 •    Sachin Jain, MD 1:28 •    How do you do it all?   2:23 •    What drove you to work with SCAN ? 3:04 •    What were some of the pathways to your success metrics? 6:02 •    How do you feel...

In this episode, guest Anthony Chang, MD,  returns to discuss the medical benefits of utilizing AI technology in concert with human thinking, and governing AI in health care. •    Intro 2:36 •    Anthony Chang, MD 2:50 •    How do you do it all?   3:40 •    What drove your interest in AI? 5:12 •    Bhargava and Chang on how nature and medicine can be mathematical. 7:42 •    Bhargava and Chang on c...

In this episode, guest Aditi Joshi, MD, discusses the benefits of institutions using telemedicine to combat physician burnout, and challenges facing making this form of health care more accessible. •    Intro 2:34 •    Aditi Joshi, MD 2:58 •    Can you talk about your experience with burnout as an emergency medicine doctor?   4:05 •    Do you think that one of the interventions for burnout might b...

In this episode, guest Srimanasi (Mani) Javvaji, MD, discusses the mental and physical impact social media skincare trends can have on young patients, and popular myths surrounding skincare. •    Intro 2:34 •    Mani Javvaji, MD 2:46 •    Can you give us a little bit of background about how you got into dermatology?  3:30 •    There is a huge trend in skincare in young teens and preteens […] Have...

In this episode, guest Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, discusses how patients and caregivers can combat burnout, and programs to support clinicians who are also caregivers. •    Intro 0:25 •    Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD 0:40 •    Can you give us a little background about you?   0:56 •    What has driven your vision for your career?   2:32 •    In addition to understanding being a caregiver personally, were y...

In this episode, guest Meenesh Bhimani, MD, discusses the importance of clinicians bringing their experience to the implementation of AI in health care, and how clinicians can get involved with the development of these tools and models. •    Intro 0:25 •    Meenesh Bhimani, MD, MHA 0:38 •    Can you give us a little background about you?   0:56 •    What drove you to make so many pivots in your ca...

In this episode, guest Austin Chiang, MD, discusses the influence of social media in medicine and how AI continues to change the health care landscape. •    Intro 0:25 •    Austin Chiang, MD, MPH 0:33 •    Tell us about your journey. 1:00 •    How did you get involved with being a social media officer at your institution? 3:43 •    Where do you think doctors should see themselves in the future of...