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Enhancing Patient-Centered Care: Strategies for Innovation Dr. John Chelico, National Chief Medical Information Officer for CommonSpirit Health, says startups need to embrace humility and patience before setting out to “disrupt” the industry. That starts with having deeper conversations with health system leaders to better understand the challenges they face and the solutions they genuinely need. Hosts: Stuart Hanson Rachel Schreiber Guest: Dr. John Chelico, National Chief Medical Information Officer, CommonSpirit Health 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/

Employers need proven strategies to manage risks and control costs, but with hundreds of point solutions on the market, how do brokers know where to focus? In this episode, a leading benefits consultant shares the innovative solutions they're implementing, why these choices matter, and the pivotal role a trusted TPA plays in this process. Tune in to gain insights that can guide your own risk and cost management decisions. This episode was sponsored by Valenz Health. For more information on managing risks and controlling costs, please visit HCAA.org. 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/

Host Dr. Jay Anders invites back Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP, the current Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer for a look back and forward for the ONC. 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/

It’s the holiday season and as we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025, Carol Flagg talks with Beth Friedman, Senior Partner at global marketing and communications agency, FINN Partners. Beth joins the show to talk about her take on not wasting a single content asset. The two also discuss a couple of trends for 2025. 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

Female Founder Spotlight - Revolutionizing Stroke Recovery: How Telehealth and Robotics are Transforming Rehabilitation Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Kristin Nuckols On this episode they spotlight Kristin Nuckols, OTD, MOT, OTR, a pioneering female founder in digital health. As the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Imago Rehab, Kristin shares her journey from traditional occupational therapy to developing cutting-edge telerehabilitation solutions for stroke survivors. Learn how Imago Rehab is leveraging telehealth and soft robotic technology to achieve unprecedented outcomes in neurological rehabilitation. 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/

Faster Cash Flow, Smarter Workflows with Claim Status Automation Discover how AI-driven automation is revolutionizing claims status management, saving time, reducing costs, and boosting productivity. Learn how Infinx’s innovative technology streamlines workflows, resolves denials faster, and delivers measurable improvements to your revenue cycle. Brought to you by www.infinx.com. 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/

Our First-Ever Health System Celebration Series 4 episodes in 1! Join our first-ever Health System Celebration Series as we recognize the accomplishments of 4 leaders in digital engagement and consumer experience – Northwestern’s Kali Arduine Ihde, URMC’s Michael Hasselberg, MultiCare’s Jeremy Harrison, and Ballad Health’s Taylor Hamilton. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Forward Health shutting down. What led to their sudden demise, and what can we learn about the appeal of tech-first, subscription-based health? 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/

Ep 117 - Sarah Kachur- ACOs Saved Billions in 2023: Can They Sustain This Beyond 2025? Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have made great strides in enhancing patient care and reducing costs, saving $3.1 billion in 2023. The recently released report based on ACO performance in 2023 (PY2023) provides valuable insights into where ACOs are excelling. On this episode Dan sits down with Sarah Kachur PharmD, MBA, BCACP, Executive Director of Strategy and Solutions at Johns Hopkins Population Health Analytics, to discuss the key findings of the report and what they reveal about the future of ACOs. Gain insights into the priorities of the most successful ACOs (in PY 2023) and their predictions for changes and challenges in 2025 and beyond. 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

Host Tom Foley hosts a round table of some of Healthcare NOW Radio hosts to discuss 2025 predictions. Listen in to hear Fred Goldstein from PopHealth Week, Matt Fisher from Healthcare de Jure, and Dan Marino from Value-Based Care Insights. 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

Host Matt Fisher is joined by Jordan Armstrong, Chief Revenue Officer at ResultsCX. They discuss focusing on customer engagement in health insurance connection; use of AI tools to expand capabilities and provide enhancement; importance for Medicare Advantage to drive continuous engagement and create more informed consumers; impact of Star Ratings on MA strategy and activities. 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 Justin records live at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week tune in to hear Susmit Pal, Global Healthcare Director for Connected Health and Client Solutions at Dell and Ovie Mughelli, MBA, 2X All Pro NFL Veteran and Healthcare & Wellness Advisor. 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

Episode 45: Bridging the Divide: Interoperability and the Future of Payer-Provider Collaboration Host Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners (POCP) and Co-host, Kendra Obrist, Payer Strategy Senior Consultant with POCP, welcome Anthony Murray, Chief Information Officer of MRO, to tackle one of health IT’s most pressing topics: payer-provider data exchange and interoperability. 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/

Reflections on 15 Years of Virtual Care Innovation: Insights from the 2024 AvaSure Symposium Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Toby (Walter) Eadelman Join them for an exclusive interview with Toby (Walter) Eadelman, Chief Technology Officer at AvaSure, as they unpack key takeaways from the 2024 AvaSure Symposium. This session will delve into the transformative impact of AI-powered virtual care platforms over the past 15 years and explore future trends in healthcare technology. 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/

Partnering for Success in Patient Access Transformation Danelle Newman, Manager of Patient Access at OSS Health, shares her journey in overcoming challenges in patient access management. Learn how strategic partnerships, like the one with Infinx, helped streamline authorization workflows, manage staffing shortages, and ensure exceptional patient care. Danelle provides actionable insights and a firsthand perspective on the value of collaboration in healthcare operations. Brought to you by www.infinx.com. 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/

S1E13: Host Adrienne Morrell, MRO's VP of Government Affairs is joined by AHIMA's Chief Public Policy and Impact Officer, where they look ahead to 2025. In a post-election environment, they discuss what is potentially in store for health information management on the Hill as well as for AHIMA. 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/

Host Dr. Lawrence Kosinskiand Don Calcagno dive into the future of value-based care and why it’s essential for healthcare's evolution. Don highlights the importance of fully committing to VBC, investing in the right infrastructure, and how AI could revolutionize risk adjustment models. They also explore the challenges of patient attribution, fragmentation of care, and the need for more integrated payment models that reward the right work. If you're curious about how these changes could shape the future of healthcare, especially in the face of shifting policy landscapes, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 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

Chatbots at the Digital Front Door: Transforming the Patient Experience at MUSC On this episode Crystal Broj, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina talks to host Ben Hilmes about how MUSC is pioneering innovations in healthcare delivery. From pushing AI and its capabilities for tools such as voice bots to streamlining patient access to care to implementing robotic process automation to optimize workflow, Crystal has tons of insight into how MUSC is improving its services. 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 a dark and stormy night, possibly at a hospital in your hometown, there are terrible dangers waiting inside the basement. Improper cleaning, poor storage practices, and unsealed packages are just some of the nightmares that await inside a sterile processing department near you. The Packaging Princess, Malinda Elammari, has seen some of these bad practices and lived to tell the tale. 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/

Negotiating Physician Recruitment Agreements to Limit Risk Host Ericka Adler welcomes healthcare attorney Laura Lauth Andrews from Lauth O’Neill, LLC. In this thought-provoking discussion, Ericka and Laura dive into the often-overlooked topic of physician recruitment agreements. Laura sheds light on what a recruitment agreement is and the requirements under the Stark Law that impact the agreement structure and whether a recruitment agreement may be legally offered. Together, they explore the various elements of recruitment agreements between hospitals, physicians and practices, and the type of support provided, such as compensation, bonuses, relocation expenses, and start-up funds. They also talk about the burden on physicians to remain in the community for the forgiveness period or to bear the burden of repayment, and how groups often shift this liability entirely to the physician while benefiting from the finances of the arrangement. 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/

Host Justin Barnes records live at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week tune in to hear Rich Scarfo, President of HLTH, Inc., and Joy Rios, Founder & CEO of Like A Girl Media. 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