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Context is Everything On this episode host Adam Turinas dives into the Model Context Protocol (MCP). While it sounds technical, understanding MCP is actually a critical business strategy. It acts as the rules of engagement that allow your AI to access the right data, tools, and brand guidelines safely and effectively. He explain why context architecture is going to matter much more than which spec...

On this episode Daniel continues the clinical service line series with a deep dive into the orthopedic service line. He is joined by Lori Pagan, CEO of Ortho Northeast, a physician-led orthopedic and spine practice in Indiana known for its entrepreneurial approach and strategic partnerships. Together, they explore how orthopedic groups are adapting to industry trends and building stronger physicia...

December News You Can Use A Year-End Tour of Healthcare Absurdity - Broken Flux Capacitors, Robots Flying Planes, and Biff Is Running Healthcare A year-end, popcorn-worthy take on the absurdly expensive and dysfunctional drama that is U.S. healthcare; Critical look at the AI hype in healthcare, using a pyramid model that shows simple agentic AI works, while high-level predictive AI is often a wron...

2026 PREDICTIONS SERIES: Jane Sarasohn-Kahn & Amy Heymans Join hosts Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail for their annual Predictions Series with popular returning guests Jane Sarasohn-Kahn and Amy Heymans sharing where they see consumer health heading in the coming months and years, including some pretty big trends that may surprise you. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about CMS’ new ACCESS model....

S1E7: 2025 Cyber Reflections & Predictions for Healthcare in 2026 On this episode Tamer and Steven are joined by Carter Groome, CEO of First Health Advisory, to recap the top cybersecurity challenges and trends of 2025 and share predictions for 2026. They explore the hype around AI and emphasize the need for intentional and transparent adoption of new technologies. The session also highlights the...

Host Matt Fisher talks to Naomi Murphy, Senior Vice President of Data Mining and Coordination of Benefits, Cotiviti about background and explanation of coordination of benefits process; distinctions between commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid for COB; purpose of COB process and influence on relationships; how to improve COB process and encourage efficiency. To stream our Station live 24/7...

Why EHR Optimization Is Worth The Effort And Budget Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guests: Bob Gronberg, Assistant Vice President of MEDITECH Professional Services; John Walsh, Director of MEDITECH Professional Services; and Stephanie Murray, Senior Director of Epic Services Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and lik...

Building Confidence in AI Coding for Hospital Radiology Departments See how hospitals and health systems are modernizing radiology coding with AI to improve accuracy, compliance, and coder confidence. 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

Scaling Women's Telehealth to 1.8M Patients: Strategic Insights on Market Leadership and Clinical Innovation Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Monica Cepak, CEO, Wisp Join Megan Antonelli and her guest, Monica Cepak, CEO of Wisp for insights on an exclusive evening of networking and insights at the HLTH 2025 Provider Think Tank, hosted by HFMA SoCal on October 6th in Las Vegas. This intimate gathering...

Host Dr. Jay Anders welcomes back Amy Gleason, Acting Administrator of the U.S. DOGE Service and Strategic Advisor to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Together they discuss healthcare data interoperability challenges and CMS's initiatives, including efforts to modernize systems and combat Medicare fraud through enhanced data access and AI implementation. This is a must-listen fo...

On this episode Fred Goldstein invites Steve Kheloussi, PharmD, MBA, FAMCP, Principal Consultant at Kheloussi Consulting, LLC, in the first installment of our four-part series on rare diseases. We discuss a practical overview of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the current treatment landscape, and the evidence gaps that complicate payer decision-making. We also touch on the importance of what pa...

S3E14: What's Trending NOW is the uncomfortable reality that healthcare’s AI adoption is happening faster than its governance, often invisibly. On this episode Shahid and guest Tamer Baker, Healthcare CTO at Zscaler, map the “hidden risk” landscape (data exfiltration, copilots turning loose internal content, prompt manipulation, model poisoning), then pivot to what actually works: measure AI usage...

Innovating Psychiatry: Disrupting Mental Health with Data, Trust, and Bold Ideas On this episode, host Erica Olenski talks with Dr. Owen Muir, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Radial, about how healthcare innovation is reshaping psychiatry and inspiring a more holistic form of care delivery. From rethinking the mind-body connection to fast-tracking evidence-based treatments, they explore...

Episode 80 The $91 Million Nobody Measured: eConsults and Specialty Access (HLTH) On this episode host Raj Sundar dives into the journey of Jomo, whose three decades in healthcare have been dedicated to improving access, with a special focus on LA County’s transformative eConsult system. They explore how this tool slashes specialist wait times from months to days for underserved populations, discu...

Hosts Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss 2026 Healthcare IT Predictions. 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 Clay Johnston, MD, PhD, MPH, Cofounder & Chief Medical Officer, Harbor Health. They discuss why so many smart care redesign efforts end up as…yet another white paper. Clay talks about his “been there, rebuilt that” experience: you can absolutely reengineer pathways to reduce unnecessary procedures, shift work to the right team members, use tech for follow-ups, and improve outcomes. The proble...

Ep 143- Encore Episode: AI in Population Health: Value vs Hype with Dr. David Nash As the year comes to a close, enjoy a throwback to one of their most popular episodes of 2025. On this episode Dan explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in population health. As AI continues to dominate industry conversations and drive vendor offerings, healthcare leaders are faced with question...

On this episode Jim welcomes Dr. Manish Arora, founder and CEO of LinusBio, and a Mount Sinai professor whose research has focused on the effects of prenatal and early life chemical exposures on life-long health trajectories. LinusBio is developing precision exposure biomarkers to enable earlier diagnoses, enhance patient monitoring, and accelerate drug development. To stream our Station live 24/7...

S2E17: CHIME Cyber Communities and AI Risk with Lisa Gallagher Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Tom Sullivan, Senior Director of Editorial Services & Alex (Dan) D'Orazio, CEO, Sage Growth Partners 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 s...

On this episode, host Adam Russo welcomes attorney Jen McCormick, Vice President of Consulting at The Phia Group. Jen discusses her career journey and insights on health insurance. They explore the evolution of health insurance plans, including the rise of AI in legal work and the implementation of Sophia, a chatbot tool used for research and client communication. To stream our Station live 24/7 v...

On this episode, host Carol Flagg closes out 2025 and welcomes in 2026 with a discussion on short form video for B2B healthcare marketing. Her guest is Jared Johnson, founder of the popular podcast, Healthcare Rap. Jared has been leveraging short form video for both his show and his clients and he joins Carol to talk about his experience as well as share some stats that will help paint the picture...

Episode 53 - Federal Rule to State Reality & National Impact: How MHDC Is Shaping Prior Authorization On this episode host Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners (POCP), and co-host Ross Martin, MD, Senior Consultant with POCP are joined by guest, Denny Brennan, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium (MHDC). Together, they examine how MHDC is translating national inter...

On this episode Fred Goldstein invites Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, FADD to explore vitiligo as a complex autoimmune disease with significant psychosocial and clinical implications. They discuss the burden of delayed diagnosis, the societal and emotional challenges patients face, and the importance of early, individualized treatment. He outlines current therapeutic approaches—including topical agents,...

Inside Look at a Prior Auth Turnaround with Enabled Services Health systems continue to face growing prior authorization volume, staffing strain, and payer complexity—challenges that stretch even further across multiple service lines and rural environments. Rayne Premo, Quality & Prior Authorization Manager at Iowa Specialty Hospital, discusses how her organization strengthened its prior authoriza...

From Food Allergy Parent to Published Author and CEO: Meenal Lele on Building an Evidence-Based Prevention Company as Delaware Mandates Insurance Coverage Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Meenal Lele, Founder & CEO, Lil Mixins Join Megan Antonelli and guest Meenal Lele, Founder & CEO of Lil Mixins and author of The Baby and the Biome. As Delaware implements the nation's first insurance mandate for ear...