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Physician CIO on the Value of Clinical IT Support Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: Dr. Patrick Woodard, Chief Information Officer, Monument Health 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 Dr. Jay Anders welcomes back David Lareau, CEO of Medicomp Systems. Together they discuss a variety of topics and trends, ranging from interoperability to ambient listening technologies, practical uses and considerations of AI and LLMs, the importance of a clinical data source of truth, and multidisciplinary care planning trends in the global market. 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 Hidden Hazards of Surgical Prior Auth Prior authorization for surgical procedures continues to be one of the most frustrating and costly hurdles in the revenue cycle. In this episode, Bo Bowman and Stuart Newsome unpack the hidden hazards that routinely derail authorizations—before a procedure is even scheduled. Drawing on firsthand experience and fresh examples from real-world surgical workflows, they explore the most common pitfalls, including failure to prove medical necessity, inaccurate procedural coding, insufficient documentation, and timing missteps. They also touch on the role automation and AI can play in supporting human teams—helping to surface missing requirements, flag coding mismatches, and push authorizations forward before deadlines hit. Whether you’re on the clinical side, in operations, or supporting from RCM or technology, this session will give you a clearer path forward and arm you with the awareness needed to avoid denials, delays, and administrative fatigue.

The Power of Storytelling - One Tribal Health Center Shares How They're Building Financial Stability Reservation leveraged solutions from NextGen Healthcare to achieve a significant improvement in A/R days, no-show rates, and other financial metrics. Colville's director of health and human services, Casey-Stanger Moore, GCHA, MPA, and revenue cycle manager, Amy Church, CRCR, address some of the unique challenges faced in the tribal health settings and share tips for overcoming resistance to change. 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

S1E1: From Med School to CMIO to CIO to AI Leadership On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes her med school friend Dr. Stephanie Lahr. Dr. Lahr recently founded Vital Thread Advisory where she is using her years of experience as a physician, CMIO, CIO and now a healthcare AI leader and advisor. 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

Episode 72 Honoring Culture in Care: Filipino Values in Healthcare (Part 2) On this episode they explore the complexities of trust, cultural values, and intergenerational dynamics within the Filipino community, especially in accessing mental health and healthcare services. They discuss how deep-rooted traditions like family obligation, community support, and the stigma surrounding mental health influence care-seeking behaviors across generations. Through community-driven initiatives like Little Manila Rising, they highlight how culturally rooted, trauma-informed approaches—such as engaging churches, honoring ancestral spaces, and providing culturally competent care—foster healing, advocacy, and stronger relationships between healthcare providers and the community. 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 Justin invites back John Halamka, MD, MS and Paul Cerrato, MA to discuss their latest book Transform. This is part 2 of a 2 episodes. 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 Michael Tremblay, DO, President of Action Medicine DPC. Dr. Tremblay is Adam's personal Driect Primary Care Physician in Massachuesetts. Dr. Tremblay shares the differences of his practice from the traditional insurace based primary care model. They also discuss what is happening with the state legislature and trying to remove the HMO hold on referals to their network specialist. 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 Buy or Sell: Medical AI Assistant Edition. 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 speciall episode Tom Foley reviews the Impact of an AI Health Assistant as a tool for consumers, members, and patients to support self-management objectives. 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