On this episode host Tony Schueth sits down with two of the industry's sharpest minds leading the charge to fix one of health IT’s most persistent headaches: digital consent management. Janice Reese, Senior Consultant at Point-of-Care Partners and Program Manager for the FHIR at Scale Taskforce (FAST), and Mohammad Jafari, Co-Lead of FAST’s Consent Work, offer an unflinching look at why consent is still so messy—and what it’ll take to make it scalable, interoperable, and actually work for patien...
Jul 01, 2025•38 min
Host Ericka Adler is joined by Roetzel litigation shareholder Michael Scotti to explore a growing and deeply concerning issue in healthcare: patients using threats, such as negative online reviews, malpractice claims, or regulatory complaints, as leverage to demand refunds or free services. Together, they unpack the legal and ethical complexities of responding to extortion attempts involving online platforms like Google and Facebook, understanding the difference between defamation and disparagem...
Jul 01, 2025•16 min
Modernizing Healthcare: How Cloud Adoption Drives Real Patient Outcomes On this episode, Jeremy Marut, Founder and CEO of Sublimation Health talks to host Ben Hilmes about how his decades of experience in hospital IT led him to build a company that helps health systems shift from managing infrastructure to delivering meaningful solutions. They explore what it takes to overcome fear and uncertainty around cloud migration, why cost transparency matters, and how to reframe technical debt as an oppo...
Jun 30, 2025•22 min
On this episode Justin invites back John Halamka, MD, MS and Paul Cerrato, MA to discuss their latest book Transform. This is part 1 of a 2 episodes. 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
Jun 29, 2025•27 min
Ep 130- Value-Based Shift: Inside the CMS TEAM Transformation On this episode Dan explores the newly introduced the CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)—a mandatory five-year, episode-based pricing model, informed by earlier initiatives from the CMS Innovation Center. Designed to cover high-volume, high-cost surgical procedures, TEAM represents a significant shift in how hospitals and providers approach bundled payments. Join Dan and special guest Lucy Zielinski, an expert in val...
Jun 29, 2025•28 min
Host Matt Fisher talks Adam Russo, Esq., CEO, The Phia Group, about the definition of self-funded health plans; need for better education and knowledge in plan administration; impediments to cost containment; impact of awareness and understanding in building plans. 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. Lear...
Jun 28, 2025•29 min
Join host Gregg Masters on this special episode with Jim Tate as they dive into the upcoming MAPS Psychedelic Science 2025 conference—from June 16–20th in Denver, CO. They explore the evolving science and policy landscape around psychedelic-assisted therapies for trauma and mental health, with a special focus on veterans and first responders. Tune in to hear insights on MDMA and psilocybin trials, federal and VA implementation, peer support models, and the role of community and cultural healing....
Jun 28, 2025•26 min
Guest: Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder and CEO of Blaize Revolutionizing AI at the Edge Discussion: Blaze Origin Story: Co-founded by Dinakar Munagala, Blaze emerged recognizing traditional GPUs not ideal for AI Low-power AI needs outside data centers at the 'edge' Blaze specializes in edge processing, enabling AI on devices like cameras and medical tools where real-time decisions are critical Hardware & Software with new chip architecture tailored for low-power, on-device AI Paired with user-f...
Jun 27, 2025•26 min
Threats to healthcare facilities and staff are ocurring with increasing frequency. The types of threats continue to expand. On this episode host Jim Tate sits down with Travis Leonardi, CEO & Founder of SOS Technologies to explore a novel approach from SOS Technologies which has developed a SmartSOS, a fully integrated threat management platform. 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...
Jun 27, 2025•26 min
Six Shifts Shaping RCM Influenced by AI Agents In 2025, revenue cycle management is being reshaped by the rapid advancement of automation and the emergence of intelligent AI agents. This session explores six major shifts that are redefining how healthcare providers manage claims, denials, eligibility, and financial performance — all through the lens of AI-enabled transformation. Built from real conversations with revenue cycle leaders, clinical teams, and healthcare finance professionals, this s...
Jun 25, 2025•30 min
Episode 71 When Communities Lead: Little Manila Rising's Blueprint for Health and Healing On this episode they explore the powerful story of Little Manila Rising, an organization founded to preserve the Filipino American legacy in Stockton, California, and uplift the South Stockton community. Hear how founders rallied local residents to prevent the destruction of historic neighborhoods and created a movement rooted in ancestral legacy, heart-centered activism, and holistic care. Learn about prog...
Jun 23, 2025•31 min
On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Joe Honcz, from C4I consulting and an AMCP Board Member to discuss AI and its potential uses in Managed Care Pharmacy. 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
Jun 22, 2025•14 min
On this episode host Justin Barnes recorded live at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests.This week his guests are Carl Brown, General Manager Business Development at Supermicro and Tony Black, Global Director, Healthcare, Privacy & Digital Transformation at Kyndryl. 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...
Jun 21, 2025•25 min
On this inaugural episode, host Adam Russo welcomes Jeffrey S. Gold MD, owner and physician of Gold Direct Care PC to discuss Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Gold explains what DPC is along with sharing his insights on why he transitioned to DPC and how it has allowed him to engage with his patients in a way that traditional insurance-based primary care did not and never could. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radi...
Jun 21, 2025•28 min
From Vision to Reality: Building Smart Hospitals That Actually Work Healthcare expert Lorren Pettit shares insights on how hospitals are transforming from basic digital systems to AI-powered smart healthcare environments, covering real-world applications and implementation challenges. Key Takeaways: • Beyond basic digitization - Hospitals are progressing toward predictive, AI-driven care using new maturity models that guide smart technology adoption. • Southeast Asia leads adoption - Indonesia, ...
Jun 20, 2025•28 min
Hosts Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss Radiology Image Sharing and AI-Enabled Patient Action in the Reputation Economy. 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
Jun 20, 2025•28 min
Greening the Grid: How NYC’s Keith Kerman is Electrifying the Nation’s Largest Fleet On this episode Gil Bashe welcomes Keith Kerman, New York City’s Chief Fleet Officer and Deputy Commissioner at DCAS. Keith leads the transformation of the city’s 30,000+ vehicle fleet—making it a model for climate-forward, tech-enabled urban mobility. From electric vehicles and real-time telematics to sustainability benchmarks and air quality improvements, Keith outlines how smart municipal fleet management can...
Jun 20, 2025•28 min
S2E9: Building Your Personal CISO Brand Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Lisa Gallagher, Cybersecurity Advisor, CHIME 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
Jun 20, 2025•26 min
Staying Ahead In The AI Arms Race With Payors As artificial intelligence takes a front seat in revenue cycle operations, providers are confronting a fast-changing landscape shaped by payor-driven automation. Denials are being issued in seconds. Post-payment reviews are ramping up. And compliance, once a back-office function, is now a strategic necessity. In this special Office Hours session, Stuart Newsome distills the most important insights from his AAPC HEALTHCON presentation and a prior HFMA...
Jun 18, 2025•30 min
Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Their 11 Month Epic Implementation Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guests: David Miles, Chief Information Officer and Jim Wetzel, Director of Clinical Systems, from Oklahoma Heart Hospital 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
Jun 18, 2025•43 min
Host Ericka Adler sits down with Treasa Moran, Financial Advisor at Anchor Point Wealth Advisors, to discuss the unique financial challenges and opportunities facing healthcare professionals. From managing student debt and planning for retirement, to understanding the emotional side of money, this episode is packed with insights for physicians, dentists, and other providers at every stage of their careers. Highlights include how emotions influence financial decisions, building your personal fina...
Jun 16, 2025•29 min
Episode 140: Inside the HSPA Certification Exam Process What goes into creating a certification exam? Quite a bit more than you might think. On this episode, Kevin and Adam sit down with HSPA’s Siri Sorenson to unpack the process behind certification exams—from their development to delivery. Tune in to learn why certification matters, which options are available, and how these high-stakes assessments are carefully crafted for Sterile Processing professionals. Find all of our network podcasts on ...
Jun 16, 2025•15 min
On this episode Tom invites Adam V. Russo, Esq., Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Phia Group, LLC. and founder and managing partner of The Law Offices of Russo & Minchoff. Adam and Tom discuss the newly released MAHA report that will drive HHS policy on making Americans health again. Tom also announces Adam's new show on Healthcare NOW Radio, Health Cent$. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. ...
Jun 15, 2025•26 min
Host Tom Testa sits down with Karly Rowe, President Provider Business Unit at Inovalon a company that provides cloud-based SaaS solutions empowering data-driven healthcare. Inovalon will be attending HFMA 2025 in Denver launching their new product. Their team will showcase and demo the new registration workflow product at Booth 207 during the HFMA Annual Conference. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find al...
Jun 14, 2025•24 min
Ep 129- Advancing Post-Hospital Recovery Through Value-Based Models As hospitals and health systems continue to evolve in value-based care, optimizing the post-acute recovery process has become a top priority. On this episode Dan is joined by Diane Shifley, Assistant Vice President of Population Health and Post-Acute Services at a major Chicago health system to discuss how robust transitions-in-care programs can drive better patient outcomes. She shares insights on the critical role of early pat...
Jun 14, 2025•26 min
Breaking Free from Healthcare's Escape Room: Tom Lawry on AI Strategy and Systemic Hope Tom Lawry, Microsoft's former Director for AI in Health and Life Sciences and author of the new book Health Care Nation, joins us to discuss moving beyond healthcare fatalism toward actionable reform. Named one of 20 people transforming healthcare through practical AI applications, Lawry reveals how leaders can escape the industry's design flaws through strategic technology deployment and "micro-dosing hope."...
Jun 13, 2025•28 min
Host Justin Barnes recorded live at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests.This week his guests are Dr. Eric Quiñones, Chief Healthcare Advisor at World Wide Technology, and Nicole Roskill, Director of Partnerships at Help Scout. 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. ...
Jun 13, 2025•26 min
Host Matthew Fisher speaks with Kent Dicks, CEO and Founder, Life365, about Impact of remote monitoring and evolution of technology; important of predictive, proactive, personalized, prioritized, and preventive care; removal of friction points for clinicians and patients. 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 u...
Jun 12, 2025•27 min
On this episode host Carol Flagg welcomes Irene Lecker, PhD, Director of Strategy at Supreme Optimization, part of Supreme Group. She joins Carol to talk about strategies for generating high quality sales leads using the LinkedIn advertising platform. Be sure to check out the agency's ebook "The Life Science Marketer’s Complete Guide To LinkedIn Ads" here: https://www.supremeopti.com/linkedin-ebook/ To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….P...
Jun 11, 2025•27 min
The new UI is no UI - How AI is Transforming the EHR and other Core Solutions NextGen Healthcare's CEO David Sides hosts a fascinating conversation with Diane Kaye, chief product officer, and Sanjeev Kumar, PH.D., chief analytics officer. They discuss how the healthtech industry is leveraging AI to remove sources of friction for providers and enable reimagined workflows that lead to better healthcare outcomes for all. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sur...
Jun 09, 2025•28 min
