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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Jun 17, 2025 • 9min
How does the Belmont Report relate to AI ethics in healthcare?
AI is reshaping clinical care, but can we apply trusted bioethical principles to its rapid adoption? This discussion explores how the Belmont Report’s three ethical pillars - autonomy, beneficence, and justice - remain essential as AI tools enter diagnosis, decision-making, and patient communication in modern healthcare. Hosted by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, with expert insights from Dr. Colleen Lyons, a leading clinical research ethicist, the discussion covers informed consent in AI-assisted care, transparency versus explainability, and the ethical implications of asymmetrical power in AI systems. Gain a deeper understanding of how healthcare leaders can navigate AI integration while safeguarding patient rights and institutional trust.
Jun 13, 2025 • 11min
Regulation vs Deregulation of AI in Healthcare
In this engaging discussion, Colleen Lyons, a clinical research ethicist at Champlain College, delves into the ethical implications of AI in healthcare. She and Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, warn about the risks of rapid innovation without adequate oversight. They highlight the dangers of deregulation while also addressing the hurdles of over-regulation. Explore how to navigate the complex VUCA landscape of AI, the need for ethical frameworks, and the importance of adaptive leadership in integrating transformative technologies into healthcare.
Jun 12, 2025 • 13min
How is AI used in Life sciences?
AI transforms how healthcare data is structured, analyzed and applied to clinical decision-making in life sciences. Discover how leading experts harness artificial intelligence to streamline clinical workflows, enhance data quality and accelerate actionable insights for healthcare providers and diagnostic organizations. Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, and Rajiv Haravu, SVP of Product Management at IMO Health, break down practical frameworks for applying AI to complex patient records, from medical coding to interoperability strategies. Understand how AI-driven tools empower healthcare teams to navigate vast medical datasets, improve patient care pathways and support value-based care delivery.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 9min
What are the risks of using AI in healthcare?
Join Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair at UNC Department of Medicine, as he delves into the hidden risks of AI in healthcare. He discusses how AI can undermine critical thinking and erode essential human connections between providers and patients. The conversation highlights overlooked dangers like reliance on AI-generated summaries and the erosion of professional judgment. It’s an eye-opening discussion for healthcare leaders grappling with integrating AI while maintaining the integrity of human relationships in medicine.
Jun 5, 2025 • 54min
Ethics and AI in Healthcare: A Hard Look Inside - with Dr. Colleen Lyons [FULL PODCAST]
Dr. Colleen Lyons, a clinical research ethicist with FDA experience, delves into the ethical evolution needed for AI in healthcare. She tackles critical topics like data bias, autonomy, and the responsibilities of organizations. Dr. Lyons emphasizes patient rights and the ethical complexities of AI integration in diagnostics. She also compares AI regulation to past tech innovations, advocating for a balance between oversight and creativity. Highlighting the importance of values in healthcare leadership, she calls for thoughtful implementation of technology to maintain ethical standards.
Jun 4, 2025 • 5min
What tasks can AI help doctors with? - with Mika Newton
AI is transforming how clinicians handle information, starting with one of the most urgent issues in healthcare: too few providers, too much data, and not enough time. This conversation explores how AI can support physicians by summarizing patient records and medical literature, reducing burnout, and improving clinical decision-making. Hosted by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanewton/), the interview features Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair & Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdorn/). He shares powerful insights into AI’s current and future role in healthcare delivery—beyond scribing—to information synthesis, predictive analytics, and ultimately better clinical decisions.
Jun 3, 2025 • 11min
What are AI Scribes? - with Mika Newton
Join Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair & Professor of Medicine at UNC, as he dives into the world of AI scribes that are revolutionizing clinical documentation. Discover how these technologies reduce paperwork, enabling more patient-centered care. Spencer sheds light on the varying capabilities of AI scribes, from basic note-taking to advanced integration that enhances clinical decision-making. He also discusses the financial implications, including improved documentation accuracy and the potential for better reimbursement in healthcare.
Jun 2, 2025 • 7min
What is the role of data in surgery outcomes? - with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Precision in surgery doesn’t start in the operating room - it starts with the data. Learn how advanced imaging, outcome-linked datasets, and AI-driven insights are reshaping surgical decisions and reducing repeat procedures. Dr. Sanjay Juneja speaks with Adrian Mendes, CEO at Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, to explore the critical relationship between imaging data and post-surgical outcomes in breast cancer care. They break down how image-based machine learning models improve real-time margin assessment, lower costs, and lead to better patient results.
May 30, 2025 • 4min
How can OCT technology help reduce healthcare costs? - with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Missed margins and repeat surgeries drive up healthcare costs and stretch critical resources. OCT technology offers a path to smarter imaging and fewer reoperations, cutting costs while improving outcomes. Dr. Sanjay Juneja hosts Adrian Mendes, CEO of Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, to unpack how intraoperative OCT can drastically lower re-excision rates in breast cancer surgery. They explore the ripple effect this has on healthcare economics - from reduced OR time and insurance payouts to stronger patient survival rates. You’ll learn how data-backed imaging aligns both clinical and financial priorities.
May 29, 2025 • 41min
The ins and outs, and risks of AI Scribes - with Mika Newton [FULL INTERVIEW]
In this intriguing discussion, Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair and Professor of Medicine at UNC, sheds light on the evolving role of AI scribes in healthcare. He delves into their potential to alleviate documentation fatigue while highlighting their limitations and hidden risks. The conversation emphasizes the critical need for personalization in AI tools and the impact on clinician-patient relationships. Furthermore, they explore how integrating AI can enhance clinical decision-making and improve care quality, without compromising the safety and accountability essential in healthcare.
