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AI Quick Take: ChatGPT Agent On this episode host Adam Turinas reviews one of the most intriguing recent developments in AI – OpenAI’s introduction of ChatGPT Agent. He breaks down what makes ChatGPT Agent fundamentally different from the ChatGPT we are all familiar with. 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 compelling episode of the special series, PopHealth Week shines a spotlight on pioneering religious communities and centers at the forefront of psychedelic-assisted spiritual therapy. They explore the innovative models, clinical protocols, and evidence-driven outcomes contributing to a new era of mental health and spiritual ministry. The episode introduces prolific author, educator and psychedelic wellness expert Matt Zenom. 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 Dan tackles one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges: physician burnout. Joining him are two experts who bring both clinical and research perspectives to the conversation. First, Dr. Stephen Hippler, a retired Chief Clinical Officer at OSF HealthCare, oversaw more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and has led initiatives to support provider well-being and foster a thriving work culture. Second, Dr. Laurence Weinzimmer, an endowed research professor at Bradley University, is a nationally recognized healthcare researcher and advisor to Fortune 100 companies. Together, they share insights from their latest study on “physician fortitude” examining the deeper, human roots of burnout, the organizational and cultural factors at play, and the strategies needed to drive meaningful change. Listeners will gain a nuanced understanding of why burnout persists, and what leaders can do to better support clinicians, build resilience, and improve workforce well-being over the long term. 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

What are the issues that need to be addressed at the "last mile of interoperability?" On this episode Jim welcomes Laura Young of Converge Health for a discussion on challenges and best practices as we swim through the choppy seas of patient-centric data. 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 Tom Testa begins his series on industry organizations that are making a difference for their members. First up is the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives or as we know it, CHIME. Tom sits down with Calli Dretke she is their EVP, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer. Cali shares the overview of the organization's history, mission, and evolving membership model, emphasizing their commitment to serving healthcare leaders at all career stages. And a sneek peek at new product and their Fall Forum. Learn more about CHIME at CHIMEcentral.org. 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

Host Matt Fisher talks to Nolan Kelly, Chief Customer Officer 1upHealth, about the current state of data exchange between payors and with providers; upcoming regulatory compliance deadlines and impact on payor to payor data exchange; importance of data standards; establishment of exchange foundation to grow on. 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 Gil Bashe welcomes Craig Martin—former acting CEO of Global Genes and founder/CEO of the Orphan Therapeutics Accelerator—about the urgent need to rescue clinically promising drugs for rare and ultra-rare diseases. Craig shares how his nonprofit model uses AI, CDMOs, CROs, and alternative funding to de-risk shelved therapies and transform them into treatments for patients with unmet needs. including context on systemic inequities and the human cost of stalled innovation. He describes a startling trend: when capital dries up or regulations shift, life-saving drug programs get shelved—not because of safety or efficacy issues, but due to dilution in business incentives. Among those left behind are rare disease candidates that patients and families know work, but simply become financially unviable. Martin joins us to unpack a pressing challenge in rare disease therapeutics: promising clinical‑stage drug programs that have been shelved—not for lack of science, but due to shifting capital and incentives. Through his nonprofit model at OTXL, he’s pioneering an entirely new approach to rescue these assets and deliver real impact. 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

Why Patient Experience Is Healthcare’s New Frontier On this HealthImpact Live Podcast episode, Michael Rogozinski, healthcare leader and executive at Vital.io, joins Janae Sharp for a timely conversation about transforming patient experience in real-time. They’ll discuss how Vital’s platform leverages live EHR data and healthcare AI to guide millions of patients through hospital, emergency, and urgent care visits—simplifying complex medical interactions and making care more transparent. • This conversation will explore: • Why the patient experience is central to better outcomes and satisfaction • How real-time data and AI can improve communication and reduce clinician workload • The role of technology in predicting wait times, guiding care, and supporting discharge planning Join us to learn how creating a better healthcare experience isn’t just about convenience—it’s about delivering safer, smarter, and more human-centered care. 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/

If you’ve noticed a dip in your organic search traffic lately, you’re not alone. On this episode, Carol chats with Adam Turinas, CEO of Health Launch Pad, about how Google’s AI Overviews are shaking up search—and what health tech marketers can do about it. From tackling visibility challenges to putting the EEAT framework (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust) to work, Adam breaks down strategies to help you stay ahead. Check out Adam’s work at www.healthlaunchpad.com 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

From Prior Authorization Chaos to Clear AI Orchestration Prior authorization isn’t just broken — it’s unsynchronized. On this episode, Evan Martin, VP of Revenue Cycle Management at ZoomCare Inc as well as Host and Producer of The Wilshire’s IT RevCast, shares what happens when real-time care delivery meets a fragmented, rule-heavy prior auth system that can’t keep up. With just one authorization specialist covering 50 clinics, Evan paints a clear picture: today’s healthcare moves fast, but prior auth is still stumbling through a maze of plan-specific rules, outdated workflows, and underperforming automation tools. We explore how even routine imaging, meds, and mental health services become tangled in conflicting payer policies and benefit silos. Evan breaks down the bottlenecks, the firefighting, and the policy blind spots — plus why simply layering automation on top won’t fix it. The real opportunity? An orchestrated model powered by agentic AI triages, retrieves, and routes the right information to the right place — so human teams can actually focus on patient care. This isn’t theory. It’s the lived complexity of treating patients while waiting for permission — and what the future could look like if we finally got the process in tune. 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