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Costly Care – Why Healthcare is So Expensive Series Part 4 of 5 Host Adam Russo continues his special series with Scott Bennett, Esq., EVP, Provider Relations at The Phia Group continuing their discussion on the No Surprises Act (NSA). This part, Scott details two extreme billing cases. One involving a photographer who was bitten by a bat during a photography session and the other an ambulance bil...

The Value of Advocacy in Rural Health: A CFO’s Perspective Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: Tim Powers, Chief Financial Officer, Idaho Hospital Association 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 guest host Steve Kheloussi, PharmD, MBA, FAMCP speaks with Ria Westergaard, Head of Commercial Strategy Intelligence Solutions at Evernorth Health Services, and Rekha Lakshmanan, Executive Director of The Immunization Partnership, about the growing tension between science, policy, and public perception. From misinformation and social media to access gaps and real-world data, they u...

On this episode of The Dish on Health IT, Tony Schueth is joined by Dr. Thomas Keane, National Coordinator for Health IT at ONC, along with Alix Goss and Janice Reese. The conversation moves between policy, standards, and real-world implementation, with Tony often grounding the discussion in the practical friction points the industry continues to face. Find all of our network podcasts on your favo...

In today’s world of narrow healthcare margins, technology without ROI is DOA. Join Josh Amrhein and Thea Campbell as they discuss proven approaches for leading teams through AI adoption, measuring results that matter, and pushing denial prevention further upstream. Discover how thoughtful strategy can help your organization realize lasting value from AI and enable professionals to shift from repet...

Patient financial responsibility keeps growing, but a better financial experience does not start after the bill goes out. In this Office Hours session, Stuart Newsome and Evan Martin, VP Revenue Cycle at ZoomCare, discuss how upfront insurance verification, patient liability estimation, and clearer payment pathways can reduce friction for both patients and providers. Find all of our network podcas...

Let's Talk About Men's Health Reza Amin, CEO of Bastion Health, talks about founding the first nationwide virtual men’s health clinic, access gaps that may surprise you, and the scope of outcomes that can be improved when more men are willing to be part of the health conversation.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the launch of Perplexity Health. How is Perplexity staking its claim to be...

Nevada Rheumatologist Talks Growth Mindset and Lessons Learned from Running an Independent Practice Host Dr. Robert Murry talks to Dr. Dodji Modjinou, founder and CEO of Advanced Rheumatology Associates of Nevada, about what it really takes to run and sustain an independent specialty practice today. They discuss the operational challenges physicians face, from staffing and prior authorizations to...

Over the last six months, Health Launchpad has seen inbound meetings grow by 89% year over year, direct and referral traffic increase by 3.6x, and session engagement run 35% longer from AI-sourced visitors. Perhaps most telling, prospects are regularly showing up to first calls already familiar with who they are and what they do, because they were found through ChatGPT or Claude, not through Googl...

On this episode Justin records live at HIMSS26 in Las Vegas. His final guests are John Henderson, Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer at Rady Children's Health and Hal Wolf, President & CEO at HIMSS.

On this episode Fred and Gregg welcome Frank Roby, Chairman and CEO of Averify LLC, the Dallas-based company behind Healthcare's Fair Price Index. Roby challenges one of the most stubborn myths in employer health plan management: that price, quality, and member risk can be managed separately. Using Averify's proprietary Variability Cost Index®, Roby explains how independent benchmarking of medical...

FQHCs Are Infrastructure: What HR1 Means for Health System Leaders Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Dr. Adam Aponte, CEO of East Harlem Council for Human Services and Neighborhood Health Center Join us for this episode of Digital Health Talks, where Megan Antonelli, CEO of Health Impact Live, sits down with Dr. Adam Aponte, CEO of East Harlem Council for Human Services and Neighborhood Health Center....

On this special LIVE from HIMSS 2026 Gil is joined by two-time TEDx speaker Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, the founder and CEO of The Public Health Pharmacist, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the profession's inflection point. From the chronic misdiagnosis of cardiovascular disease in women, to the existential threat posed by PBMs and automation, to the urgent fight for pha...

Host Matt Fisher talks to Dr. Steve Buslovich, Chief Medical Officer Senior Care at PointClickCare, about operational challenges in healthcare in post-acute settings; need for development and implementation of data standardization for post-acute; integrating technology to drive more actionable behavior that is predictive; keeping workflow in mind during development by involving all interested part...

Ditch the Broker, Mobilize the Workforce Adam Russo's personal mission began as a first-generation American determined to fight waste and fraud in healthcare, growing his company from an $8,000 basement startup to serving over 20 million lives. Healthcare costs spiral because insurance removes price transparency; unlike TVs or LASIK, you can’t easily comparison shop for a knee surgery. Despite hea...

Every wonder how vaccines and blood products are shipped around the world with documented cold storage? On this episode Jim welcomes Joseph Plampin of Titan Containers to talk about the challenges and solutions. 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 platf...

As financial pressures intensify across healthcare, payers are rethinking traditional strategies and accelerating their transition to value-based care. On this episode Dan speaks with Joe Mangrum, Partner at ECG Management Consultants, about how payers are adapting to rising medical costs, tightening Medicare Advantage margins, and increasing regulatory demands. Together, they unpack how payer str...

S3E5: Bridging the Divide: How Provider Sponsored Health Plans Navigate Financial Pressure and More Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Brad Hawkins, Vice President, MRO 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 mo...

Part II: Cognitive Atrophy Is a Leadership Crisis: Mohan Nair on Why Healthcare's AI Obsession Is Costing Us Our Best Thinking Host Megan Antonelli, CEO of Health Impact Live, sits down with Mohan Nair, innovator, author, and former Chief Innovation Officer at Cambia Health Solutions, to explore what it truly means to stay human in an AI-obsessed world. Mohan's newest book, Unreachable: How Not to...

From bedside care to leadership roles in Nursing with Kelly Gibbons On this episode host Tom Testa sits down with Kelly Gibbons, a client success advisor with Practicing Excellence to discuss the versatility of nursing careers. Kelly shares her 26-year nursing career journey, which spanned from bedside care to leadership roles in patient experience and education. To stream our Station live 24/7 vi...

In this episode of "Voices of Self-Funding," host Ramesh Kumar sits down with Trey Hinson, Founder of Goliath Sales Strategies and a seasoned marketing and sales leader with over 24 years in the healthcare benefits space. Trey unpacks what authentic, research-driven sales and marketing look like in today’s self-funded ecosystem. You’ll learn: - Why modern brokers are demanding measurable outcomes,...

On this episode, Carol talks with Lea Chatham, Head of U.S. Marketing for Heidi Health. She joins the show to talk about how Heidi Health is winning both Mindshare and Marketshare in AI scribe healthcare technology. 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 p...

Responding to Payor E&M Downcoding E&M downcoding is becoming a growing concern for providers, coders, and revenue cycle teams. As payer scrutiny increases, organizations need to understand what is happening, how it may affect reimbursement, and where documentation, claims review, and appeals fit into the response. This session will look at the issue from multiple angles and discuss practi...

The Pose Fitness Story: How Markerless Motion Capture Improves Your Form  Andy Grove, Founder of Pose Fitness, talks about how the need to cut through the hype in the fitness industry, where clinicians turn for fitness data, and the impact of exiting the Comfort Phase of Humanity.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Google Health’s Checkup event. What did their Chief Medical Officer announ...

S3E4: Bridging the Gap Between Advanced Technologies & Frontline Medicine with Nasibeh Zanjirani Farahani, PhD MS, Mayo Clinic Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Dr. Nasibeh Zanjirani Farahani 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 sub...