Healthcare AIn't Easy

Dr. Stone, a trusted pediatrician with a passion for both medicine and operations, shares how his practice, Centennial Pediatrics, embraces advanced technology and AI to streamline administrative tasks and improve triage accuracy. By being open to innovative solutions, his private practice can concentrate on what matters most - providing continuous and preventive care to children to ultimately inc...

High prices and surprise bills, scheduling complexities to the overarching issue of the fee-for–service model, we discuss it all with special guest Spencer Smith podcast host of ‘Self-Funded with Spencer”  through his witty character, Tom Broker from Status Quo Insurances. Tom Broker stands as a reminder to us all that the current system is flawed and we must challenge what we know to be physicall...

As we kick off 2024, we are thrilled to have Spencer Smith as our special guest. Known as a ‘big deal’ in the insurance industry, Spencer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his 15-year career in self-insurance and current role as SVP at ParetoHealth. Tune in as Spencer shares insights from his popular podcast ‘Self-Funded with Spencer”, discussing what self-funded benefits means, and...

We know that healthcare ain’t easy, whether you’re involved in the benefit space, working at a hospital or clinic, or engaged in administration or patient care. In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on past episode discussions, using the insights we’ve gathered to approach this year with a renewed perspective on industry challenges. As we kick off 2024, we encourage you to revisit problems,...

Health insurance was designed to lower healthcare expenses, yet it remains surprisingly costly for many of us. Chris Hamilton, Partner at Hotchkiss Insurance, delves into the challenges businesses and individuals experience with conventional insurance models and the factors fueling these escalating prices and clarifies why, despite the rising costs, individuals aren't experiencing better outcomes....

Join us as we explore the illustrious career of Dr. Ballard, a global healthcare leader and board-certified internist. With academic honors in five fields from the University of North Carolina (Go Tar Heels!), including public health, epidemiology, medicine, economics, and business, he's served as an associate professor at renowned institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, UVA Health, Emory University...

Don't miss our insightful episode of Healthcare Ain’t Easy with the AI Doctor, Dr. Harvey Castro! A critically acclaimed author and medical media expert, Dr. Castro delves into his experiences at the intersection of healthcare and technology. We examine the potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, discussing its potential ability to solve many of today’s healthcare challenges, and maybe even...

We are proud to host Amanda Brummitt, a healthcare strategy and operations expert With over 20 years of experience in hospital administration, physician practice management, and strategic development. In our 7th episode, she shares insights on clinicians' receptiveness to advanced healthcare technologies and discusses the implications of current virtual care business models, particularly low-cost...

In episode 6, we are privy to a conversation with Andy Behrman, a seasoned expert in the healthcare industry with a career spanning over 45 years. He has truly seen it all! Behrman, who has served in pivotal roles such as the President and CEO of the Florida Association of Community Health Centers and the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network, shares the details of his journey, from the start of hi...

Meet Katila Farley, an experienced healthcare executive and Registered Nurse. In this episode, she shares her journey from managing her own practice to helping primary care practices nationwide. Katila discusses the potential of AI in primary care and her vision for its future. Don't miss her insights into the importance of a robust primary care workforce and her wishes for it!

Excitement builds as Richard Blanton, CEO of Sniffle, an AI-powered virtual care platform, joins us on Healthcare AIn’t Easy. With an impressive global business background and five successful start-ups to his name, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. We'll discuss his vision for transforming the healthcare industry, and what it will really take to make that happen. Don't miss out on...

Our guest for episode 3 is Dr. Jeff Kerr, Chief Medical Officer at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Kerr discusses his journey and offers insight on the impact of virtual care on healthcare. Listen as he shares his journey from working with Community Health Centers to becoming the CMO of a 200-bed hospital in one of the country's...

Join us for an enlightening episode of Healthcare Ain’t Easy where we reveal how to negotiate your company’s benefits packages to help you successfully attract and retain employees. This episode offers an in-depth exploration, emphasizing how employers can effectively partner with their benefits broker. Our special guest, Carter Windes, Managing Partner of Employee Benefits Solutions at Advocate F...

In the inaugural episode of "Healthcare AIn't Easy," host Chris Mathew introduces listeners to how he plans to help them navigate the intricate landscape of healthcare, emphasizing the burgeoning role of AI and technology. The episode highlights how he strives to fulfill his personal “Why” for everything he does, the significance of open communication and teamwork in tackling healthcare hurdles, a...