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Mary Varghese Presti, Corporate VP of Microsoft Health and Life Sciences, discusses where consumer experience, nursing, and AI are colliding to create some interesting tailwinds for patients and clinicians.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Reach3’s new consumer health survey. What does the survey say about the use of digital health and wellness tools, and how does it help us...

Dr. Sarah Matt discusses themes from her book The Borderless Healthcare Revolution, what consumer-centered health means from a surgeon’s point of view, and why we can’t burn down the system even when we see so many flaws.  All that, plus a recap of the Rap Community's June Think Tank chat about the ongoing move to preventive health. Join the free community at  https://healthc...

Nathan Shatz, founder of SuperBiome, reveals the results of Jared's skin microbiome test live on the air, explains how germs are good, and shares how it motivated him when people told him he was too young to be a founder.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about whether GLP-1’s will be more disruptive than AI. Does it mean that we can sometimes get lost in the current ways that healt...

Jared and Adam Cherrington started cooking up the idea for this episode while sitting in the back of a shuttle bus at Swaay. Health Live. The two discuss how to keep the voice of the patient a priority, where patient experience and consumer centricity overlap, and what they’re both seeing in these areas that give them hope … and frustration.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week...

SiPhox Health Co-Founder and CEO Michael Dubrovsky joins Jared at Nourishing Change to discuss the future of at-home blood testing, preventative health, and how AI is transforming health analysis. They explore how accessible testing can empower individuals to live longer, healthier lives and the innovations driving this movement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Payam Zamani, CEO and Founder of MY DR NOW, shares how you don’t need urgent care if you do primary care right, how outcomes improve when you make it easy for patients to be compliant, and whether he thinks patients using LLMs are good for business.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the Nourishing Change conference. How did the conference’s attendee mix reflect the c...

Kroger Health's Jim Kirby recaps the Nourishing Change Conference's biggest year yet, highlights what stood out from sessions and exhibitors, and gives a preview of what to expect as the Movement continues into 2027 and beyond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Roaldi, President of Cityblock Health, discusses the economics of care delivery while working to better engage consumers, what’s behind Cityblock’s recent growth, and how patients are using ChatGPT for their health.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the new Samsung Health app features. How is Samsung positioning the upcoming Galaxy Watch as a proactive health partne...

Kristy Roldan, VP of Growth at MDRG, joins Jared to talk about the newest ways that healthcare is happening outside of hospitals, why outlier thinking is important in consumer research, and how AI is and isn’t helping us better understand consumers’ health behavior. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Noom’s new at-home biomarker testing. How can this latest move from corr...

Shannon Werb, CEO of Array Behavioral Care, describes what the digital entry points for mental health look like today, the downsides of investing so heavily in digital access, and what it takes to make virtual mental health actually feel personalized and trustworthy for patients.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Oura and Resmed’s new partnership. How are they creating a "wear...

Lynne Nowak, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, at Surescripts, shares highlights from their research on how clinicians feel about prior authorization, her point of view on responsible AI, and how it all ties back to better experiences for patients and clinicians.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Whoop partnering with HealthEx to offer clinician access. How does this signal the move...

Aasim Saeed, Founder of Amenities Health, joins Jared for real talk about building in the direct to consumer health space, why he doesn't consider the current U.S. healthcare system to be patient-centric at all, and his pivot to powering health system-based concierge and premium offerings.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the new Google Health App and Fitbit Air. Do Google’s...

Rom Cohen, Co-Founder of Hyro, talks about the state of patient communication, Hyro’s new research on the topic, and how an unsophisticated approach to AI means lots of patients don’t get treated.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Walmart’s new Clinical Trial Centers. What is the goal of the new centers, and what happens when we continue to underestimate how retail...

Wei-Li Shao returns to talk about Omada Health’s IPO, the rapidly evolving landscape of GLP-1 therapies, market complexities associated with AI-driven innovation, and what it all tells us about consumer behaviors.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week comparing funding trends from Rock Health and Fitt Insider’s latest reports. Where are checks being written for digital health, and...

Join the celebration of reaching 500 episodes! Jared and Zain point to insights that have stood out as consumer-centric healthcare has evolved, and connect the dots for what’s coming next, from how perceptions have shifted over the years, to how preventive health has moved from the margins to the middle, what role the health tech ecosystem is playing, and what it all means for everyday peopl...

Ron Books, CEO of Net Health, talks about how he believes that AI is the only thing that can save the human element in healthcare, examples from the wound care and rehab therapy spaces, and how Arizona is becoming a health tech hub.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem’s First Wave event. How significant was it to see demos from more than 50 companie...

Frank McGillin returns to share key lessons for digital health founders to partner with academic medical centers, curated from his time leading The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Rock Health’s newly minted research on consumers’ use of AI chatbots. How quickly are health-related AI searches growing, and what actions tend to come next? ...

Live from ViVE '26, we wrap up our coverage from Las Vegas with a full lineup of health IT and health tech thought leaders on solving some of healthcare’s legacy data challenges with emerging tech.  Anurag Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder of Omega Healthcare, cuts through the challenges of having too many tools in revenue cycle and not enough clarity on what actually works. Shawn Fichter, CEO...

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 being the most truste...

Live from the Healthcare Now Radio studio at HIMSS, Jared speaks with Ryan Howells, Principal at Leavitt Partners. Ryan recaps a series of recent announcement from CMS about their Health Tech Ecosystem, what’s coming next, and why it’s significant for anyone paying attention to the consumer experience space.  All that, plus our newest shout out to consumer and retail brands workin...

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 announce during the livestream, and how might it contribute to the de...

Live from ViVE '26, we wrap up our coverage from Los Angeles with a full lineup of health IT and health tech thought leaders. John Kirkman, VP of Government, Healthcare, and Education at Island, shares how the AI conversation is becoming more operational. Charlie Harp, CEO and Founder of Clinical Architecture, encourages health data suppliers to get out there and improve the quality of their data....

What will it take for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and others to adopt industry standards that preserve consumer safety? Aaron Patzer, Founder of Vital and Mint.com, dives deep into the need for a standard in patient-facing health AI, the effects of not having one, and his advice for consumers when using AI applications to answer health questions.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Micro...

Live from ViVE '26, John Beadle, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Aegis Ventures, helps Jared understand the economics of consumer-driven health. Jon discusses the shift to consumer health through the eyes of an investor, where the money’s going in 2026, and how several solutions in the Aegis portfolio are reframing what "patient-centric" really means.  USE OUR PLATFORM TO TELL YOUR S...

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson offers an inside look at her journey founding Skinmetal, why she believes that for-profit consumer product companies CAN be public health entities, and what has and hasn’t changed since her days as an early pioneer of social media in medicine.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the launch of Lilly Employer Connect. Is the platform a signal that the di...