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January News You Can Use The AI Will See You Now (Please Double-Check Its Work) AI medical tools like Open Evidence are valuable but must be used critically; Trust nothing and verify all outputs, as they require expert supervision. New AI healthcare entrants, such as those from Amazon and OpenAI, bring potential but also risks of outdated or inaccurate guidance; Wearable health devices (e.g., Appl...

On this episode Dan explores how AI can be used to address one of healthcare’s most complex challenges: evaluating and managing value-based contracts. Drawing on real-world experience, Daniel shares how Lumina Health Partners has leveraged AI to develop a performance model that connects contract design with operational outcomes across clinically integrated networks, ACOs, and other value-based arr...

Host Justin Barnes invites Anthony Murray, Chief Interoperability Officer and ISSO at MRO. With over 20 years in healthcare, Anthony shares insights on interoperability, FHIR, TEFCA, security and trust challenges. MRO pledged to the CMS ecosystem to be part of the solution, Anthony explains where this goes from here. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www. HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Sma...

Host Matt Fisher talks to Shahrzad Jalali, PsyD, Founder, Align Remedy about Trauma informed care and recognizing trauma can be accumulation of small events; understanding the psychological immune system and that each person responds to events differently; understanding suicide risk and driving connection to support; improving public health and awareness to remove stigma. To stream our Station liv...

AI Wins in Healthcare: Administrative Automation, Revenue Cycle, and the Future of Intelligent Care Healthcare administrative costs consume 25-30% of total spending, yet most AI investments focus on clinical applications rather than operational efficiency. Dr. Yan Chow of Automation Anywhere discusses proven AI use cases delivering measurable ROI today, from revenue cycle management and EOB proces...

On this episode Gil and Gregg welcome one of the most consequential physician-leaders of the modern era, Robert Pearl, MD. A former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, Stanford faculty member, bestselling author, and leading voice on the future of AI-enabled medicine, Dr. Pearl joins the program to explore why American healthcare remains trapped in a “sick care” model, and why, for the first time...

S1E9: Shiny Objects, Empty Promises: How IT Leaders Can Stop Glossy Tech From Clouding Good Judgment On this episode, Tamer Baker speaks with Matt Castle, a seasoned IT leader with more than 20 years in healthcare. Matt shares insights from his career at Children's Health System of Texas and beyond, and they discuss the pitfalls of chasing "shiny new objects" in technology. Together they explore c...

On this episode of The Dish on Health IT, host Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners (POCP), is joined by colleagues Mary Griskewicz, Regulatory Resource Center Lead, and Janice Reese, Senior Consultant and Program Manager of FHIR at Scale Taskforce (FAST), for a wide-ranging discussion on two major proposed rules released in mid-December 2025: the HTI-5 proposed rule from the Assistant Secr...

The show kicks off the year with an episode on RCM Marketing in 2026, and specifically how credibility, AI and buyer expectations are requiring a new approach. Joining her for this discussion is Stuart Newsome, Vice President of RCM Insights at Infinx. Stuart is also the host of the popular podcast, Revenue Cycle Optimized. Learn more about him and Infinx at: https://www.infinx.com To stream our S...

AI can extract data from documents, but making that data usable, reliable, and scalable is where most efforts fall apart. Charu Nevatia, VP of Automation, explores why AI document capture isn’t plug and play and what it really takes to operationalize it in healthcare. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthc...

WebPT Founder on Trends Shaping Outpatient Care Dr. Heidi Jannenga, co-founder and chief clinical officer at WebPT, shares lessons and trends from the forefront of outpatient rehab therapy, including the latest AI-based clinical decision support tools, successes from digitizing home exercise programs, and the shift back to clinician-centered models.  All that, plus our latest Shout Out to those wo...

On this episode host Raj Sundar and guest Luis Padilla discuss what culturally responsive care really means for underserved communities and how technology, especially AI, can create more equitable solutions in healthcare. They reflect on the challenge of finding tools that expand care teams and deepen patient trust without losing the essential personal touch of community health centers. They talk...

Right-Sized ABM with Brianna Miller On this episode host Adam Turinas welcomes Brianna Miller, the Director of Demand Generation at Cohere Health, to tackle one of my favorite subjects, Account-Based Marketing (ABM).They discuss why ABM does not have to be a massive investment in time and dollars. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like...

On this episode Justin invites first time guest, Kevin Crosby, Managing Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences at TestMu AI. With over thirty years of experience in the provider, payer and Life Sciences spaces, Kevin focuses on helping organizations bring software to market with confidence by leveraging AI to automate software engineering. Justin and Kevin share insights on AI leadership in health...

On this episode Fred welcomes Nick van Terheyden, MD, ACPA-C (Dr. Nick) a digital health leader and CEO of Med Claims Compliance for a wide-ranging conversation on what it will take to turn today’s AI hype into measurable healthcare value. Dr. Nick shares a pragmatic lens: start with the problem, map the workflow, then decide whether AI belongs in the solution and if so, what guardrails are non-ne...

Hosts Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss 4 Intriguing Healthcare IT Stats. 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 Alex Houle, Asst. VP, Provider Relations at The Phia Group. The discussion covers the differences between hospital and freestanding radiology centers, with examples of varying MRI costs and negotiated rates, while exploring how billing practices and reimbursement rates impact patient costs. Alex shares experiences in healthcare negotiations and predicts fu...

How Health Coaching & Testing Give You Answers Your Doctor Doesn't Have The founders of Forevity Health, Taylor Wright and Josh Hall, discuss their mission to make preventive health more obtainable, the evolution of health coaching and longevity, and what they’re learning about consumer health behaviors that might surprise you.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the launch of Claude f...

Consumer Trust in AI Mental Health Monitoring: The Surveillance Paradox in Behavioral Healthcare Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Andy Flanagan, CEO, Iris Telehealth Nearly half of Americans would accept 24/7 AI monitoring of their facial expressions, voice patterns, and typing behaviors for early mental health intervention, a striking finding that challenges assumptions about privacy in behavioral he...

S1E8: AI in Chronic Disease Management, with Oren Nissim On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes Oren Nissim, CEO and Co-Founder of Brook Health, a healthcare technology company focused on AI-driven remote care for chronic diseases. Oren shares his personal experience with Type 2 Diabetes and explains how his background in technology and sensors led him to develop Brook's platform, whic...

As payors increasingly use AI to review documentation and accelerate denials, radiology practices must adapt. This session explores how stronger documentation, AI-supported workflows, and proactive compliance strategies can reduce preventable denials and protect revenue in an evolving payer landscape. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and...

CES ’26 Digital Health Tour New wearables and connected personal health devices dominated the digital health hall at CES '26. Jared gives you a tour of what caught his eye, including news from Bhuvan Srinivasan, Chief Business Officer at Ultrahuman, Bruno Carriel, Head of Product Development at Withings, and Jonathon Baggia, Global Marketing Manager for Renpho.  All that, plus our Shout Out to lis...

On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Angela Luong, PharmD, Senior Clinical Consultant at Pharmaceutical Strategies Group in this last installment of our rare disease series. Our discussion focuses on the burden of sickle cell disease, chronic pain management, limited treatment options, and the implications for managed care programs, including the use of data and care coordination to improve...

As healthcare leaders look ahead to 2026, the pace of change shows no signs of slowing. From the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and evolving site-of-service regulations to new federal policy signals and leadership shifts in Washington, the strategic pressures facing providers, including hospitals and medical groups, are intensifying. On this episode Dan sits down with Chris Collins,...

From Doctor to Healer: Redefining Care in the Age of AI In this episode, host Erica Olenski interviews Dr. Keith Grimes, founder of Curistica and a leading voice in global digital health innovation. Together they explore how generative AI, ambient voice tools, and a shift in mindset are reshaping what it means to care for patients. From the philosophical to the practical, Dr. Grimes shares why the...