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From Crisis to Prevention: How Ambient Monitoring Is Rewiring Healthcare Culture Join Megan Antonelli as she speaks with Jenice Larmond, RN, BSN, MBA, Clinical Innovation & Excellence Officer at Neteera, about how radar-based ambient monitoring is rewiring clinical culture toward prevention. Discover how FDA-cleared contactless technology continuously monitors heart rate, respiration, and occupancy & motion insights through clothing and bedding—detecting subtle changes before they become crises. Learn why health systems report dramatic reductions in alert fatigue, increased early interventions, and prevention-focused care delivery. If you're building RPM, post-acute care, or aging-in-place programs centered on early detection, this conversation reveals the cultural shift happening now. 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 speaks with Dr. Alwi Yunus, Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Clinical Director of Health Informatics at the National Heart Institute (Institut Jantung Negara, IJN), a 433 bed hospital specializing in cardiology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr. Alwi offers a compelling perspective on how a major public-private healthcare institution can modernize from paper-based workflows to a fully electronic, data-driven ecosystem. Starting from a baseline of zero, and leadership from Dr. Alwi, IJN systematically advanced its digital maturity to achieve EMRAM Stage 6 certification by empowering clinicians and staff to shape solutions for their own specialties, while using Medicomp's Quippe to drive workflows, support clinical decision making, and act as their clinical data foundation. Dr. Alwi shares valuable insights that are applicable to health organizations all across the globe. 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/

S1E5: Empathetic AI in Clinical Interactions with Dr. Erin Palm On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes Dr. Erin Palm, the Medical Lead at Infinitus, with a focus on ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality and safety. Erin is also a trauma surgeon practicing at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and serves as affiliated teaching faculty for the Stanford Department of Surgery. Dr. Palm discusses the balance between innovation and safety in AI, and the need for both technical expertise and empathy in patient interactions. 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

Region 9 HFMA: The Anatomy of AI Agents - What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter AI agents don’t come with arms, legs, or eyes—but they do have something even better: the ability to think, reason, and act. As generative AI continues to evolve, so do the capabilities of AI agents—autonomous systems that can interact with applications, extract and apply knowledge, and make decisions based on context. 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/

AI-First Marketing at Scale On this episode host Adam Turinas talks to Nick Panayi, CMO of Inovalon, to explore one of the most comprehensive AI adoption stories I’ve encountered in healthcare technology marketing. 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

As CMS continues to expand value-based care programs, one stands out for its focus on supporting some of our most vulnerable patients—and their caregivers. The GUIDE model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is designed to improve care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s, while providing essential resources and support for the family members and caregivers who support them. On this episode Dan is joined by Seth Hyman, Co-Founder and Partner at JVS Health. Together, they explore the goals of the GUIDE model, why CMS is prioritizing dementia care, and how health systems can prepare to implement and benefit from this transformative initiative. 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

S1E2: Landing Healthcare AI Without a Crash Host Tamer Baker invites Chad Tetreault, Field CTO at Zscaler and former DHS Deputy CTO to explore AI in healthcare and governance challenges while cutting through the hype. From practical applications of AI in healthcare, addressing trust, governance, and cutting-edge use cases, this episode has it all. 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 Gil Bashe sits with colleague Ritesh Patel a healthcare marketing and growth executive, innovator, and advisor active at the intersection of health, technology, and go-to-market strategy. Ritesh is Chief Growth Officer at Doceree, where he leads global growth and innovation for point-of-care engagement platforms. With a career spanning senior digital health roles at Ogilvy, InVentiv Health, and Sanofi, Ritesh is recognized as a pioneer in healthcare marketing and digital transformation. A frequent speaker, startup advisor, and award-winning strategist, he’s passionate about reimagining how technology and trust converge in healthcare communications. We discuss: 1. Digital innovation in healthcare marketing. 2. The future of point-of-care platforms and 3. Building trust & impact through tech-driven strategies. 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 Jim Tate welcomes Louis Hyman for a conversation on AI in Healthcare. Louis has played a significant role in numerous health information technology firms serving in roles such as President, CEO Chief Technology Officer, and Senior Director of Engineering. He has been around the block more than a few time and now provides consulting services to the healthcare domain. 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

S1E1: Hosts Tamer Baker and Steve Hajny introduce themselves and discuss what the show is about. 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/

This is the final episode focused on emerging psychedelics in therapeutic and sacred ceremonial settings on PopHealth Week with guest host, Jim Tate and executive producer Gregg Anthony Masters, MPH. On this episode Daniel McQueen discusses his journey from underground guide to regulated access work in Colorado, his experiments extending DMT experiences via infusion, his views on psilocybin regulation, and the tensions inherent in commodifying sacred medicines. The conversation delves into scientific, legal, therapeutic, and philosophical dimensions of the psychedelic renaissance, especially as Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act rolls out. 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

From Pilot to Platform - How Sutter Health is Scaling AI Across 3.5 Million Lives Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ashley Beecy, Chief AI Officer at Sutter Health, as she shares their journey from targeted AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation across one of California's largest integrated health systems. We'll explore Sutter's innovative diabetic retinopathy screening program, where AI-enabled cameras deployed across 28 primary care sites detect sight-threatening conditions in under a minute, and their strategic partnership with Aidoc as the premier West Coast hub for clinical AI innovation. Dr. Beecy brings unique insights from her journey as a cardiologist and former AI leader at NewYork-Presbyterian. 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 talks to Ann Bilyew, President WebMD Ignite, about assessment of traditional patient engagement and education approaches; need to earn right to get attention; need for personalization through individualized understanding; structure of more engaging communication; importance of context for engagement; how to leverage existing tools to reestablish connection. 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 Justin Barnes records live at GAHIMSS in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. On this episode Justin talks to Beth Friedman, Senior Partner at FINN Partners and host of FINN Voices and Hal Wolf, President & CEO of HIMSS. 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

Ensuring Quality and Compliance in AI Coding Explore how today’s AI-powered coding solutions are designed with compliance and quality at their core. This episode will highlight the safeguards built into implementation, the auditing processes that protect accuracy, and how continuous improvement ensures models evolve over time. Join us to learn how organizations can confidently adopt AI while maintaining trust, compliance, and coding excellence. 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 Ericka Adler is joined by Donna Hartl from the firm’s Tax Group to discuss why estate planning is essential for healthcare providers. Donna explains the basics of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, highlighting how these tools help you avoid probate, protect your assets, and ensure your wishes are honored if you become incapacitated. The conversation also covers unique considerations for healthcare professionals, such as practice ownership, asset protection strategies, and the importance of keeping your plan up to date as your circumstances change. Topics include why estate planning matters for healthcare providers, avoiding probate and protecting your assets, planning for practice succession and disability, asset protection strategies including trusts and MSOs, and the importance of powers of attorney for property, healthcare, and business. Don’t let another year go by without reviewing your estate plan, tune in now!

September News You Can Use Paging Dr. Common Sense, Your System Update Is Overdue Topics include: Vaccine guidance has shifted from “everyone over 6 months” to a confusing patchwork of rules, leaving doctors and patients scratching their heads; COVID and flu vaccines won’t stop infection but do reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and ventilators; Acetaminophen-in-pregnancy debate highlights the difference between correlation and causation, and the need for common sense in balancing risks; Epic Central promises to unify multiple patient portals into one login, a long-overdue fix for healthcare’s password overload and, the IG Nobel Awards remind us that science can be weirdly wonderful whether it’s zebra-painted cows or UV-lit shoe boxes. 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

AI Quick Take – Marketing Leader to AI Agent Builder On this episode host Adam Turinas talks to Susan Roth, Senior Director of Marketing at Netrality Data Centers, about her remarkable journey from marketing leader to AI agent builder. 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 76 Congo: When History Walks into Your Exam Room On this episode host Raj Sundar sits down with Jean Jacques, physician, community organizer to explore how the long and complex history of the Democratic Republic of Congo—including colonialism, resource-driven conflict, and trauma—shapes the healthcare experience of Congolese immigrants and refugees in the U.S. They talk through the diversity of Congolese identities, languages, and traditions, and examine how food, faith, and community form the backbone of cultural resilience, even as new challenges like diabetes, hypertension, and mental health stigma emerge after resettlement. Our conversation highlights practical advice for clinicians—from building trust and acknowledging trauma to asking about family and respecting cultural foodways—while also discussing the vital role of Congolese churches and grassroots organizations in healing and navigating the American healthcare system. 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, host Adam Russo welcomes Eric Levin, CEO of Scripta Insights, a company that navigates you, and your members, to prescription savings. Eric explains how his company helps people save money on prescription drugs by comparing prices and offering alternatives. 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