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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Apr 15, 2025 • 10min
Why is AI still so hard to implement in hospitals?—with Mika Newton
AI has the potential to transform healthcare, but adoption remains slow. Outdated IT infrastructure, strict data policies, high implementation costs, and concerns around bias and model performance all stand in the way. Scaling AI in hospitals requires more than just promising tools - it demands infrastructure that supports ongoing governance, transparency, and real-world impact.
Apr 14, 2025 • 10min
How will AI actually change a doctor's daily work?—with Mika Newton
Healthcare faces massive inefficiencies, with 80% of data being noise. AI is revolutionizing the field by enabling faster cancer diagnoses and boosting revenue while improving patient care. The financial barriers to AI adoption are significant, but successful implementations in radiology demonstrate its potential. Streamlined onboarding of AI tools is likened to an 'Apple App Store' for healthcare, simplifying integration. Finally, the podcast discusses how AI can navigate the complex vendor landscape, easing the burdens of current EHR systems.
Apr 11, 2025 • 11min
How can AI help identify ER frequent flyers?—with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Millions of dollars are being wasted in healthcare every year—not because of a lack of resources, but because people aren’t accessing the help that already exists. AI is starting to change that. By streamlining access to underused benefit programs, AI can help patients avoid unnecessary ER visits, reduce hospital strain, and cut costs across the healthcare system. Dr. Alister Martin shares how his work at Link Health is using AI to bridge the gap between patients and public resources, with real-world results backed by recent clinical trials. It’s a powerful example of how smart technology can drive both financial and human impact in medicine.
Apr 10, 2025 • 47min
How AI is Fixing Healthcare’s Cost Crisis—with Dr. Sanjay Juneja [Full Podcast]
Dr. Alister Martin, an ER physician at Harvard and a former White House fellow, discusses the promising role of AI in transforming healthcare. He details how AI can cut costs, improve patient care, and reduce administrative burdens. The conversation dives into addressing social issues like food and housing insecurity that often lead patients to emergency rooms, showcasing AI's potential to connect them with financial aid. Innovations in emergency care, such as augmented reality, are also highlighted as game-changers that could streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
Apr 9, 2025 • 8min
Can hospitals trust AI with sensitive patient data?—with Mika Newton
AI adoption in healthcare comes with complexities, from regulatory hurdles to the challenge of building secure, scalable systems that align with hospital needs. Finding the right balance between innovation and data privacy is key to ensuring these technologies can be effectively integrated into medical environments.
Apr 8, 2025 • 12min
What AI native Healthtech should we pay attention to?—with Mika Newton
AI is transforming healthcare by streamlining medical workflows, enhancing drug development, and driving more efficient, data-driven solutions. Krish Ramadurai shares insights on AI-native health tech, digital pathology, and the challenges of scaling automation in biotech, highlighting the impact of technology on the future of medicine.
Apr 5, 2025 • 4min
How do you pick the right drug assets?—with Mika Newton
Picking the right drugs is a high-stakes game. Get it right more often than the competition, and the rewards are massive. Miss a few, and you’re out. So how do top investors and biotech leaders make smart bets? Understanding what pharma actually wants, securing multiple key advocates, and strategically managing risk are all part of the playbook. From clinical-stage assets to investor-backed decision-making, this deep dive unpacks how biotech companies position themselves for success—and what separates the winners from the rest.
Apr 3, 2025 • 14min
What in healthcare AI is real? And what is overhyped noise?—with Mika Newton
The podcast dives into the real impact of AI in healthcare, distinguishing genuine breakthroughs from the hype. It emphasizes the critical need for human oversight and the importance of integrating AI tools with market demands. Experts discuss the necessity of domain knowledge alongside technical skills for scaling solutions. Proprietary data and collaboration are highlighted as keys to enhancing operational efficiency. And while AI brings exciting advancements, the idea of it replacing doctors anytime soon is firmly debunked.
Apr 2, 2025 • 38min
Why AI Won’t Replace Doctors—But Will Change Healthcare—with Mika Newton [Full Podcast]
Pelu Tran, CEO and founder of Ferrum Health, dives into the revolution of AI in healthcare. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on patient care and clinical workflows, and addresses the fears surrounding job displacement. The conversation highlights the challenges of integrating technology, including costs and data security. Tran emphasizes the importance of balancing automation with human expertise and presents strategies for effective AI onboarding. He envisions a future where innovations can enhance both patient outcomes and medical practices.
Apr 1, 2025 • 11min
What is AI-enabled predictable and engineerable biology?—with Mika Newton
AI is transforming biotech, making drug development more predictable. From improving drug discovery to tackling the translatability crisis, new advancements are optimizing clinical success rates. Learn why many AI-designed drugs fail, how human data is reshaping the field, and why repurposing shelved assets might be the next big opportunity in pharma.
