AI and Healthcare
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AI and Healthcare—with Mika Newton and Dr. Sanjay Juneja is an engaging interview series featuring world-renowned leaders shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine. Discover how AI is transforming healthcare today, addressing real-world challenges and improving patient outcomes.This series caters to anyone’s listening style with bite-sized, commute-friendly insights and full-length interviews. Join co-hosts Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, and Dr. Sanjay Juneja, a globally recognized oncologist and VP of Clinical AI at Tempus AI, as they explore cutting-edge innovations with industry pioneers.Originally launched as the TARGET: Cancer Podcast in 2021, the series evolved after 75 episodes into a comprehensive platform for AI and healthcare conversations.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 19min
AI Is Changing Cancer Care and Policy
Debra Patt, an oncology leader and chair of ASCO's AI task force, joins Doug Flora, a community oncology expert, to dive into the transformative effects of AI in cancer care. They discuss the barriers to AI adoption, emphasizing that change management is more critical than the technology itself. The pair also tackle Medicare's AI policies, the importance of clinical decision support, and the need for diverse training data to address bias. Their insights spotlight the balance between innovation and patient safety in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 16min
Why AI Tools Are Changing Medicine Fast?
Healthcare is shifting fast, and AI is at the center of the storm. In this powerful roundtable, Dr. Sanjay Juneja hosts xCures CEO Mika Newton, Dr. Debra Patt of Texas Oncology, and Dr. Jason Hill of Ochsner Health to break down how AI is already reshaping access, risk, and care delivery. From ambient scribes to open-source models, from liability concerns to mental health triage—this conversation covers what matters.
Oct 13, 2025 • 7min
What Is Patient Design in Healthcare?
What is patient design, and why does it matter in modern healthcare? Dr. Bertalan Meskó, Director of The Medical Futurist Institute, explains why patient involvement is critical to innovation and trust. Patient-centered design shifts the model from making decisions for patients to making decisions with them. This co-creation approach ensures better outcomes and more effective digital health solutions.
Oct 10, 2025 • 4min
Will Insurers Require AI for Value-Based Care?
Could AI soon become a required element of value-based care? Dr. Stephen Speicher from Flatiron Health explores a near-future scenario where insurers may require AI tools to be used in clinical workflows to qualify for reimbursement.
In this forward-looking discussion, Dr. Speicher breaks down how AI could be both a cost burden and a quality catalyst—and why its integration into value-based care models might become non-negotiable.
Oct 6, 2025 • 6min
Can You Refuse AI in Your Medical Care?
Should patients be able to opt out of AI in their care? Dr. Stephen Speicher, Head of Clinical Oncology and Safety at Flatiron Health, dives into the evolving ethics of informed consent as AI becomes increasingly embedded in medical workflows. From regulatory trends to future standards of care, he examines how clinicians and patients can navigate transparency, autonomy, and shared responsibility.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 7min
How Vision Writing Changes Daily Decisions
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Bertalan Mesko, a physician and futurist leading The Medical Futurist Institute, introduces the concept of vision writing. He explains how envisioning future selves helps clarify daily decisions, sharing practical examples like parenting choices and team-building games. Dr. Mesko emphasizes the emotional clarity gained by negotiating with your future self, making tasks feel more manageable. His innovative approach encourages listeners to harness their imagination for better decision-making today.
Oct 2, 2025 • 4min
Why Predictive AI & Wearables Are Game-Changers
Predictive AI and wearable tech are changing healthcare from reactive to proactive.
This clip explores how real-time data and AI models can detect illness before symptoms emerge.
Jordan Johnson of Bridge Oncology and Dr. Sanjay Juneja discuss the future of medicine—from CMS reimbursements to remote monitoring and predictive diagnostics.
Sep 30, 2025 • 56min
Bertalan Meskó on the Future of Healthcare
What will the future of healthcare really look like? Medical futurist Dr. Bertalan Meskó reveals how foresight, patient design, and prompt engineering are reshaping the landscape of care. In this interview with oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja, learn how to prepare for multiple futures, integrate AI tools effectively, and lead cultural change in medicine.
Sep 29, 2025 • 4min
Responsible AI Needs Global Regulation
Emily Lewis dives into the debate over whether AI in health records qualifies as a medical device, comparing regulatory approaches from the U.S. and U.K. She highlights the importance of balancing regulation with the need for flexible, responsible AI usage. With fragmented global guidelines, she emphasizes the necessity of local adaptation for effective implementation. Lewis also advocates for staying informed through daily news and podcasts, suggesting that AI has the potential to enhance human intelligence when utilized correctly.
Sep 26, 2025 • 9min
Why Patient Care Suffers from Interoperability Issues
Interoperability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a broken promise. Jordan Johnson, founder of Bridge Oncology, explains how fragmented systems, outdated data, and lack of standardization are driving financial loss and patient harm. From mismatched EMRs to payer confusion, this interview exposes the operational and policy-level stakes.
