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Host Raj Sundar delves into the fascinating journey of Japanese Americans in Washington State, with his guest Jeff Sakuma, who shares his personal and family history. They discuss the generational terms used within the Japanese American community and how historical events like the Meiji restoration influenced immigration to the United States. Particularly moving is the narrative of Japanese internment during World War II and its significant impact on Jeff's family, highlighting the broader implications of shame and resilience in the face of injustice. They explore the concept of the "model minority" and its roots in the post-war era, with Jeff offering a critical perspective on its implications for Japanese Americans. Their conversation touches on the power of government apologies and reparations, shedding light on the complex relationship between historical events and modern cultural dynamics among Japanese Americans. 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 recorded live at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests.This week his guests are Rasu Shrestha, MD MBA, Chief Innovation and Commercialization Officer, Executive Vice President at Advocate Health and Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS. https://www.himss.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

S3E3: What's Trending NOW is HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. Host Shahid Shah recorded live with Tamer Baker, CTO and Steve Hajny, Healthcare Principal Sales Engineer from Zscaler. Tamer and Steve discuss their recently released e-books on Zero Trust for hospitals. https://www.zscaler.com/ https://www.zscaler.com/campaign/zero-trust-hospital?utm_source=HCNOWRadio&utm_medium=vendor-promo&utm_term=digital&utm_campaign=zero-trust-hospital-lp 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

Episode 135: Education Gaps in Reprocessing Endoscopes With complex IFUs and limited time between procedures in endoscopy, gaps in education and processes can lead to mistakes. On this episode, IP Consultant Emily Barnard (MPH, CIC, HACP-CMS) of Epidemiology Loves Solutions identifies these gaps and offers practical solutions. 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

S2E3: Carter Groome, CEO- First Health Advisory Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Carter Groome, CEO- First Health Advisory 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 special episode host Dan Marino recorded live at HIMSS with two guests. Stephen Overman, CEO & Founder of Standpoint Solutions, discusses their groundbreaking technology aimed at improving communication within perioperative services. And Dr. Alan Young, Client Executive at Point B Solutions, dives into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in patient care. The future of AI-driven healthcare is explored, including the rise of intelligent agents and their potential to influence clinical decision-making. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of healthcare, technology, and how innovation is reshaping patient care. https://www.standpointsoftware.com/ https://pointbsolutions.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

On this special episode host Dr. Nick recorded live at HIMSS25 with Lou LaRocca, President & CEO J2 Interactive and Sean Kennedy, Head of Product, HealthShare, InterSystems. Interoperability collaborators Intersystems and J2 share insights on payer-provider opportunity to reduce admin burden and ease patient access; interoperability with community-based organizations (CBOs); and HIEs growing and establishing CIE frameworks. https://www.j2interactive.com/ https://www.intersystems.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

Digital Health Talks Special Edition from HIMSS25 with Holly Miller, CEO at Colette Health and Dr. Chris Gibbons founder and CEO of The Greystone Group Host: Shahid Shah Guests: Holly Miller, CEO, Collette Health Chris Gibbons, MD, MPH, Founder & CEO, The Greystone Group, Inc In this insightful conversation, Shahid Shah interviews Holly Miller, CEO of Colette Health, about their award-winning virtual care platform. Miller discusses how Colette Health's virtual observation and nursing solutions help hospitals address critical staffing shortages while improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. As the inaugural winner of KLAS's "Best in Class for Virtual Sitting and Nursing," Colette Health demonstrates how technology can amplify rather than replace the human connection in healthcare delivery. It is followed by a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Chris Gibbons, founder of Graystone Group, about meaningful healthcare innovation. Drawing from his 15 years leading digital health transformation initiatives, Dr. Gibbons shares insights on identifying authentic problems, developing transformative solutions, and addressing the emerging "caregiver cliff" crisis. As healthcare increasingly moves from hospitals to homes, Gibbons emphasizes the need for technology that serves real patient needs rather than solutions seeking problems. https://www.collettehealth.com/ https://www.thegreystonegroup.com/ 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 Jim Tate recorded live at HIMSS25 with two guests. Chris Wickersham, CHCIO, AVP of Support Services at CereCore discusses health system challenges with maintaining clinical IT help desks: staffing, costs, balancing efficiency with MD satisfaction. And Mike Gordon, SVP, Head of Product at Secure Exchange Solutions discusses opportunities of TEFCA and QHINs along with operational uses of FHIR. https://cerecore.net/ https://www.secureexsolutions.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

On this episode host Jim Tate recorded live at HIMSS25 with two guests. Jeffrey Sullivan, CTO at Consensus discussing improved data security using an unlikely tool: digital cloud fax. And Russell Teague CISO at Fortified Health Security discussing the cybersecurity program priorities for healthcare orgs this year. https://www.consensus.com/ https://fortifiedhealthsecurity.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