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S2E6: Empathic technologies and artificial emotional intelligence and how these technologies can be integrated into current healthcare systems and their potential impact on patient care? Host Shahid Shah is joined by Frank Cutitta, Senior Strategist, CHIME Digital Health Insights. They discuss: 1) Reflections on recent Healthcare IT Conferences, 2) Emerging technologies that offer the best return on investment for hospitals and healthcare systems? How should CIOs balance the allure of innovative tech with the practical ROI it delivers? and 3) Empathic technologies and artificial emotional intelligence and how these technologies can be integrated into current healthcare systems and their potential impact on patient care? 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 talks to Clifton Porter to explore issues related to long term care in the US. As Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, Clifton provides unique insights based on his 30+ years in the field. 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 Grace Walsh welcomes Rachel Rose, JD, MBA, to explore this timely topic. In addition to providing a detailed overview of private equity in healthcare and its various pros and cons, Rachel shares valuable updates on enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice and Congressional inquiries. 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 Dr. Lawrence Kosinski speaks with Dr. Amar Naik of Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition, a new GI Practice in the Chicago suburbs where he is the founding partner and Director of the IBD Program. Dr. Naik is also an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association where he serves as Chair of the research abstract review committee for Digestive Disease Week. Together they discuss Dr. Naik’s journey from academia to private practice and how his perspective on approaching value-based care for different GI patients in the community has shifted over the years. 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: Shahid Shah Guest: Eric Alper, MD On this epsode host Shahid Shah & guest Eric Alper, MD, VP/Chief Quality Officer, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at UMass Memorial Health dive deep into the transformative world of healthcare. Originally recorded at HIMSS 2024 the discussion is focused on the innovative "Hospital at Home" model, exploring its integration with Epic's Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to enhance patient experience and care delivery. Eric shares his insights on how "Hospital at Home" is reshaping patient interactions and the role of technology in making healthcare more accessible and effective. Shahid discusses the technical advancements and challenges in integrating Epic EHR with home-based healthcare solutions. 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. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Marcus Speaker, Associate CMIO at Carilion Clinic, about "Balancing AI Adoption with Value, How Coffee Machines Foster Greater Connection, Using Existing Tech to Its Full Capacity, and more." 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/

Dr. G on Misinformation, Mark Cuban & the Future of Consumer Tech Dr. Geeta Nayyar, a globally recognized leader in healthcare IT and bestselling author, addresses technology’s role in improving consumer experiences, recaps a panel discussion she moderated at CES with Mark Cuban and Glen Tullman, and checks in on the reaction that the world has had to her book, Dead Wrong. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about increased pediatric use of retail and urgent care clinics. Why is it worth doubling down on pediatric "moments that matter," and how can we remove more friction for parents in distress? 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/

Dr. Joni Watson has a profound conversation with Dr. Maurice "Mo" Brownlee, a board-certified HIV specialist and innovative leader in healthcare. Dr. Brownlee shares his transformative approach to healthcare through his development of the Wellness Homes of Chicago, which reimagines patient care environments as comforting, home-like spaces. His model emphasizes the importance of comfort and familiarity, removing traditional clinical barriers to make patients feel at ease and welcomed. He explains his commitment to equity in healthcare, providing equal treatment regardless of a patient’s financial or social status, and extending this inclusive philosophy to his staff as well. Dr. Brownlee’s work is driven by his personal experiences with healthcare disparities and his desire to create an inclusive environment where every patient and staff member feels valued and cared for. This episode explores how personal experiences can inspire profound professional changes that impact community health and wellbeing. 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/

The recent death of former college football player Craig Roh from colon cancer at age 33 has brought attention to the “alarming” increase of colorectal cancer in young people. The American Cancer Society reports colon cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths in men under 50 and second for women under 50. Dr. Alan Venook at the University of California-San Francisco is one of the nation’s leading colorectal cancer researchers. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Venook explains to hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter how to stem the rise in cases among young people. Dr. Venook also talks about his research that found there’s no compromise in colorectal cancer patient survival or the risk of recurrent cancer over time with less radiation—a finding that goes against conventional wisdom. 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

Hosts Gregg Masters and Fred Goldstein welcome Express Scripts President Adam Kautzner to discuss “Embracing Innovation to Improve Healthcare Predictability.” Innovation in healthcare means addressing challenges that others can’t or simply won’t. No one knows this better than Adam who is reshaping the role PBMs play to keep costs low for patients and payers and improve patient outcomes. 2024 is expected to be another transformative but challenging year in healthcare— the continued expansion of GLP-1s is fueling affordability concerns and a lack of predictability for employers and health plans; meanwhile patients are demanding transparency, and physician shortages are reshaping the critical role pharmacists play in their communities. 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 invites Bo Holland, Founder and CEO of AllClearID. They discuss digital identities, how they work and how they can solve the patient matching challenges in healthcare. 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 Brendan Keeler, Head of Product at Flexpa. They discuss redefining interoperability; take a deep dive into TEFCA background and how it is intended to operate; QHIN qualifications and challenges; opportunity for easier expansion of interoperability. 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

Hosts Gil Bashe and Gregg Masters’ series LIVE from HiMSS 2024 continues. Their guest is Tom Lawry, author, and leading AI transformation advisor to health and medical leaders around the world. Lawry is the best-selling author of Hacking Healthcare – How AI and the Intelligent Health Revolution Will Reboot an Ailing System, former Microsoft National Director of AI and now the managing director of Second Century Tech LLC, and partner in Aspire Health Innovations. 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

Re-Imaging Employers' Role in Healthcare David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson make their own recommendations on how employers can drive healthcare access and quality up and costs down on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda. 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/

Developing Leaders Through Schools of Experience, Pt. 1 The theory of Schools of Experience highlights that one is not born a leader, but rather a leader’s abilities are developed through their work and life experiences. Join Dr. Jean Wright and host Ann Somers Hogg as they discuss lessons from Jean’s Schools of Experience, including her current role as CEO of the COPD Foundation and her prior role as Chief Innovation Officer at Atrium Health (now Advocate Health), and how these “courses” have taught her the need for speed, the importance of analogous learning, and the reason to go broad, not just deep. 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: Megan Antonelli Guests: Wesley Barker & Ben Rosner In this engaging discussion, they delve into the findings of a national survey conducted by Dr. Rosner and his team, exploring the experiences of digital health companies integrating their tools with Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Driven by the increasing importance of interoperability in healthcare, this research sheds light on key challenges and opportunities in the field. Discuss the motivations behind the research, the collaborators involved, and the study's design Understand the implications of the survey results. 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 Fred Goldstein invites Jennifer Mathieu, Senior Vice President, Professional & Government Affairs to discuss the Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act, the Medicaid MVPs for Patient Act and other AMCP legislative priorities. 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/

Designing for Health: Interview with Josh Liu, MD Host Craig Joseph, MD, invites Josh Liu, MD, co-founder of SeamlessMD, a technology platform designed to digitize patient care journeys. Their conversation centers around Dr. Liu’s background, his completion of medical school but not residency, and how he got bit by the startup bug. They also discuss the importance of clinician buy-in, the power of simple solutions, and the secret sauce to create engaging social media content. 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 shares key advice with residents and fellows who are reviewing a contract for the first time. Ericka highlights six major strategies for practitioners to consider, from researching the employer, fighting for key points and understanding the exit strategy. Although Ericka shares pointers for new physicians, she makes it clear that the same advice applies to all healthcare providers seeking guidance and to ensure the best possible outcome in their contract negotiations. 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 21: The Brain Trust Caregiver Mini-Series: #3 Donna Raj Shah, MD is joined by Susan Frick, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, to talk with caregiver Donna about when her husband, Scott, began showing signs of young-onset Alzheimer’s, and their world turned upside down. Their story, shared with raw honesty in this podcast episode, brings to light the harsh reality of seeking an accurate diagnosis for Alzheimer’s, particularly in younger individuals. Their journey through a maze of dismissive attitudes and misdiagnoses is a testament to the struggle that many face in the face of this daunting disease. This is the third episode in The Brain Trust Caregiver Miniseries which addresses issues faced by caregivers dealing with the cognitive decline of their loved ones. Earn 1-Hour State of Illinois Mandated Dementia Education CME iafp.mclms.net/en/