AI and Healthcare
xCures
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.
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 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.
Oct 3, 2025 • 7min
How Vision Writing Changes Daily Decisions
What if your future self could guide your decisions today? Dr. Bertalan Mesko, Director of The Medical Futurist Institute, shares a surprisingly effective strategy: vision writing. By imagining yourself in the future and striking “deals” with future versions of yourself, you can create emotional clarity and motivation in the present.
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.
Sep 25, 2025 • 54min
Can AI Make Healthcare Safer and More Equitable?
How do we make healthcare AI both safe and scalable? Dr. Stephen Speicher, Head of Clinical Oncology and Safety at Flatiron Health, shares how responsibility for AI safety must be shared across developers, deployers, clinicians, and health systems. He breaks down use-case-specific risks, informed consent challenges, and the risk of widening healthcare inequities.
Sep 19, 2025 • 6min
The Reality of EHR API Adoption
Why are digital health companies still struggling to connect with EHRs—even after federal mandates? Dr. Ben Rosner breaks down results from a national survey exploring API integration challenges, from proprietary workarounds to endpoint confusion. He also previews a new survey aimed at measuring real progress since the 21st Century Cures Act.
Sep 18, 2025 • 49min
Why Interoperability Fails in Healthcare
Healthcare data interoperability isn’t just about EMRs—it’s about patient survival, equity, and system sustainability. Jordan Johnson, MSHA, Founder of Bridge Oncology, breaks down the true scope of interoperability, from payer systems to AI-enabled radiotherapy. In this dynamic conversation with Dr. Sanjay Juneja, they explore how structured data, legal frameworks, and real-time analytics can reshape value-based care and prevent patient harm.
Sep 16, 2025 • 14min
Medical Education in 2025: AI’s Double-Edged Sword
Is AI helping—or harming—the next generation of doctors? UCSF's Dr. Ben Rosner shares how AI is reshaping medical education in 2025. From tutor bots to clinical skill assessments, he explores the opportunities and pitfalls. Discover what 'de-skilling' means, and why educators need smart guardrails to guide AI integration.
