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On this episode host Fred Goldstein invites Janna Evans, Director of Pharmacy Sales Support at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, as we continue our rare disease series with a focus on hemophilia and the substantial clinical, financial, and psychosocial burdens it places on patients and families. We discuss how health plans manage high-cost therapies, balance individualized patient needs with access requirements, and navigate prior authorization and step-therapy processes. Janna also highlights the need for better patient-reported outcomes, the day-to-day impact of the disease, and the broader considerations for employers and caregivers within managed care. This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Genentech Inc., and Pfizer Inc. AMCP offers CPE for this podcast through December 31, 2026. For additional information and to claim credit, please visit: ⁠The Power of Partnership: Bridging Patients and Payers in Hemophilia Management.  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/

The ROI of Consumer Experience Orchestration Join hosts Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail with Praia Health CEO Justin Dearborn and VP of Strategy & Operations Doug Grapski discussing the greatest opportunities for health systems to lead out in orchestrating consumer experiences. Don't know what that means? Doug describes it at a 3rd-grade level.  All that, plus a rapid fire round and the first of our new Shout Out segments.  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/

Ericka Adler is joined by fellow shareholder Jonna Eimer to discuss concierge practices, how they differ from traditional practices and some of the unique challenges presented in drafting appropriate corporate documents. Ericka and Jonna explain what a concierge or boutique-style, membership-based practice is and why it differs from a traditional medical practice, especially when it comes to governance documents, compensation arrangements and exit strategies. They also discuss how practices handle membership fees, what can happen when a physician leaves and why planning for notice, replacement coverage and insurance can be critical. If you are part of a concierge practice, thinking of starting one or applying standard practice documents to a concierge model, this episode highlights the issues you need to be thinking about. 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/

On this episode host Raj Sundar explores the intersection of rural health and culturally responsive care, highlighting how geography shapes healthcare experiences for the 65 million Americans living in rural areas. They dive into the transformative potential of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, discussing how states are listening to diverse communities, including tribal populations, to design context-specific solutions. Through conversations with policy leaders from United States of Care, they examine the importance of turning community voices into actionable policy, break down the practical opportunities for clinicians to advocate and engage, and spotlight how coordinated change at every level—from exam room care to state legislation—can make healthcare more person-centered, affordable, and equitable. 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/

The 2026 Reality Check on Health Policy Changes and Market Shifts The one constant in healthcare is change. From shifting policy to market fluctuations, the landscape demands that health IT vendors and providers remain agile. Join host Beth Friedman and Matt Wildman, Chief Commercial Officer at MRO, as they analyze five pivotal industry shifts defining 2026: OBBA, interoperability, value-based care, clinical research, and AI. With over 50 years of combined industry expertise, Beth and Matt explore why progress in these areas has historically lagged—and what leaders should expect in the coming year. The bottom line? Your organization’s data is more critical than ever before. Tune in to discover how to leverage yours for a competitive advantage. 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

Why Education is Your Best Marketing Strategy for 2026 On this episode host Adam Turinas welcomes John Lynn, Founder and Chief Editor of Healthcare IT Today, back to the show to discuss the significant evolution of sponsored content in our industry. On this episode, they explore how the market has shifted away from simple display advertising toward educational storytelling that builds genuine trust with buyers. 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

Year-End Reality Check: Public Health, Medicare Advantage, and the Limits of AI. 2025 Year-End Reflections is a candid, unscripted look at the biggest shifts shaping population health and covered lives heading into 2026. Gregg and Fred tackle the year’s most consequential story first: the destabilization of public health prevention and early warning, and why those blind spots may echo for years. From there, they unpack the affordability fallout of expiring enhanced ACA premium tax credits "QHP" (Qualified Health Plan) sticker shock, the coverage implications of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," Medicare Advantage as an ongoing trust stress test, and where AI realistically helps (admin/workflow) versus where it risks hype, bias, and added burden. 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 How Will Consumer Health Tech Impact Provider Organizations? 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

On this episode, host Adam Russo welcomes Brian Rasnick, President, 90 Degree Benefits, a company that is humanizing healthcare by providing plans that increase savings without sacrificing high-quality care. Brian shares insights on the concept of a monthly family deductible, which aims to address issues with traditional health insurance plans that often result in cost shifting to employees. He described how the current system can lead to healthy individuals leaving insurance plans after facing high out-of-pocket expenses for unexpected claims, while chronically ill individuals remain on the plan. 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

On this episode host Justin Barnes invites Tony Nunes, Senior Manager, Healthcare & Life Sciences at AMD for a look ahead to 2026. Along with a sneak peek at the upcoming conference calendar. 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