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Closing the Pharma-Startup Divide to Accelerate Digital Health On this episode, host Ellie Hanson sits down with Naomi Fried, PhD, founder and CEO of PharmStars, a unique pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups. Since its founding three years ago, the program has ""graduated"" 79 startups across 7 cohorts. The first three cohort startups have closed more than 98 pharma deals. With her extensive background in healthcare innovation, Naomi shares valuable insights into how startups can navigate pharma partnerships and engage pharma as customers to drive digital health adoption. She offers practical advice for startup founders seeking investment and unveils details of PharmStars’ latest cohort program. 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/

Healthcare providers will continue to move toward value-based care, fostering a more equitable healthcare system that enhances accessibility, quality, affordability, and innovation. On this episode Dan sits down with Lumina’s Managing Partner, Lucy Zielinski, to explore the healthcare trends of 2025, the effects of new regulatory changes, and the pressures these developments place on providers. Tune in to learn about the top five trends that health systems should include in their strategic planning. 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 welcome Smriti Kirubanandan MS, MPH, CN, FRSA, Managing Director, Healthcare at Accenture. 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 talks to Ali Morin, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at symplr, about aligning clinical and IT priorities; defining authentic intelligence; encouraging and acting upon user feedback; preparing clinicians for role in IT. 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

S2E2: Host Anthony Murray, MRO's Chief Interoperability Officer, discusses automated record retrieval with CHRISTUS Health's Revenue Cycle Services Director, Prudence Budemer. Together they dive into how CHRISTUS and MRO are utilizing FHIR to facilitate the retrieval of medical records required for specific use cases while maintaining the integrity of HIPAA and organizational policies. 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

Balancing AI Innovation with Human-Centered Healthcare: A CDO's Perspective Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Eric Smith Join Megan Antonelli and her guest Eric Smith as he shares how Memorial Hermann Health System is revolutionizing healthcare delivery through responsible AI implementation. Learn how their pioneering governance model ensures technology enhances rather than replaces human connection, while improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes across one of Texas' largest health systems. 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 welcomes back Roetzel Healthcare attorney Christina Kuta for a discussion on the newly updated guidelines from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) regarding the operation and ownership of medical spas. As med spas continue to rise in popularity, the question of who can own and operate one has become increasingly relevant. Christina dives deep into the latest guidance, clarifying the roles of both physicians and nurse practitioners in ownership and operations. Ericka and Christina discuss the provisions of services by licensed and unlicensed persons, collaboration with physicians, the importance of management service organizations, and the crucial requirement for owners to be actively involved in the practice. Highlights include common pitfalls many med spas encounter when entering med spa arrangements, including the potential liabilities for med spa owners. The episode also tackles the unique challenges providers face when treating friends and family, especially in the realm of popular cosmetic services like Botox. Learn why it's essential to treat these individuals just like any other patient and understand the repercussions of not adhering to proper protocols. Finally, Christina discusses the critical infection control measures that must be implemented in both traditional and mobile or home-based services. The conversation concludes by urging listeners to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with the new guidelines, reminding everyone that Illinois-based med spas may now subject to heightened enforcement from the IDFPR, and med spas outside Illinois should make sure they follow the requirements for their states. 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 130: Stephen Kovach’s Exit Interview – Part 1 As the legendary Stephen Kovach prepares for his January 2025 retirement, he joins us for a final, reflective interview. Stephen shares his journey - from his early life and entry into the healthcare industry to discovering his passion for reprocessing and his impactful career at Healthmark. Along the way, we explore thought-provoking topics such as overcoming learning disabilities, the symbolism of "crows," the value of mentorship, and the art of public speaking. This must-listen episode offers an intimate glimpse into the man, the myth, the legend - Stephen Kovach. 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 60 Transforming Cardiometabolic Care: Innovation Meets Equity with Dr. Avantika Waring On this episode host Raj Sundar welcomes back Dr. Avantika Waring from 9 AM Health to discuss her vision for cardiometabolic care, emphasizing equity in treating diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension through innovative virtual models. Dr. Waring highlights the importance of a diverse workforce in delivering culturally relevant care and addressing structural inequities. They delve into the challenges of making medications like semaglutide accessible to all, the complex interplay of diet, environment, and genetics, and the need for family-inclusive health interventions. Through thoughtful conversation, they explore how equitable access to healthcare can transform patient outcomes and the importance of addressing both medical and social determinants of 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

Host Justin Barnes kicks off Season 10 with a discussion with the focus on Life Sciences and Genomics. Joining him are experts Harini Malik, WorldWide Strategic Business Development Lead- Public Sector, Telco, Healthcare & Retail from AMD and Sandra Colner, General Manager Healthcare & Life Sciences / Alliances & Global Industries from Dell Technologies. They share their knowledge on technology and AI along with future trends of the sector. 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

How Data Quality Fuels Data Usability Join radio host Jim Tate on this special episode from a recent virtual event with Clinical Architecture CEO Charlie Harp along with interoperability expert Didi Davis from The Sequoia Project as they discuss the challenges of interoperability and usability. If clinical data is the driving force for interoperability, then quality is the gas that fuels the data usability engine. Jim, Charlie, and Didi look at the key challenges around usability. 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 Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss Healthcare Costs and Dissatisfaction. 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

Interoperability Lessons from UPMC S1E2: On this episode host Tom Testa shares a recent panel discussion from Sharing Health Data Virtual Event. Hear Mike Gordon from Secure Exchange Solutions, Dr. Kristian Feterik, and Dr. José Francisco Abad from UPMC discuss how UPMC leveraged its IT investments to create an automated, closed-loop referral system that integrated EHR physician consults with a centralized intake department. 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

Michelle Bounce, VP of Business Transformation, VBA Care navigation programs are incredibly valuable in delivering a great experience for patients and significantly lower costs for employers. But why aren’t they the norm? Tune into this episode as our guest, Michelle Bounce, VP of Business Transformation, VBA, describes a life-changing personal encounter with our healthcare system, where she lost her child and faced the cold and impersonal healthcare system. And through this chilling experience, it has forever shaped and guided her desire to improve healthcare for all through an empathic care navigation model that treats the “human side of healthcare.” Michelle guides us through how TPAs can effectively turn care management on its head by simply “doing the right thing” and the cost savings follow suit. 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

Collaboration is key to overcoming administrative burdens and driving better outcomes in healthcare. On this episode, Anna Taylor, AVP of Population Health and Value-Based Care at MultiCare Connected Care, and Heidi Kriz, Director of Medical Policy and Medical Management at Regence Health Plans, discuss their innovative approach to using FHIR for prior authorization and other administrative processes. Anna and Heidi highlight the importance of sharing operational workflows between payers and providers, much like other industries, to improve efficiency and patient care. Their pilot program for quality measure exchange demonstrated significant financial returns and operational efficiencies, earning enterprise buy-in for broader implementation. Hosts: Stuart Hanson Rachel Schreiber Guests: Anna Taylor and Heidi Kritz 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/

Remote EHR Training Success Learn how hands-on labs and a staggered training approach can overcome the challenges of remote EHR implementations and set up revenue cycle teams for success. 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

Investing in AgeTech's Future: How Digital Innovation is Transforming the $8.3 Trillion Senior Care Market Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Abby Levy Join Megan Antonelli as she explores how Primetime Partners is reshaping the future of aging through strategic investments in digital health and AgeTech solutions. This forward-looking conversation with Abby Levy examines the intersection of AI, home-based care, and social determinants of health in transforming care delivery for the rapidly growing senior population. Learn how innovative technology companies are addressing critical challenges in elder care while creating scalable, profitable solutions in this high-growth market. 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 welcome Jane Metcalfe, co-founder of WIRED Magazine. An American entrepreneur and businesswoman renowned for co-founding Wired magazine with Louis Rossetto and more recently NEO.LIFE, a digital magazine focusing on the intersection of biology and technology, exploring advancements that improve, repair, and extend human life. 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 talks to Chandra Osborn, Chief Behavioral Officer for AdhereHealth, about defining medication adherence and behavioral science; driving personalization with evidence based approach; adopting continuum of behavioral science approaches; creating effective mix of personal touch and technology touch. 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

Dr. K is joined by Dr. Soujanya (Chinni) Pulluru, who shares her journey through healthcare innovation and leadership, from her work at Walmart advancing employer-driven healthcare solutions to her role as Co-Chair of PTAC, where she advocates for holistic, patient-centered care. She also introduces her entrepreneurial venture, My Precious Genes, which aims to make genetic counseling more accessible and actionable, emphasizing the transformative role of genetics in GI care, from biologic treatment selection to early disease detection. Tune in to explore how collaboration and innovation are shaping the future of 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