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Host Matt Fisher talks to Kristine Ashcraft, President and Founder, YouScript, about background and application of pharmacogenetic testing; importance of understanding impact of drug-gene interactions; impact of understanding individual response to treatment to optimize treatment and minimize adverse reactions; growing government attention to importance of pharmacogenetic testing and 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

Episode 5: Selling to Supply Chain and Department Leaders in Healthcare On this episode host Lisa Miller discusses navigating centralized versus decentralized decision-making and addressing budget constraints and supply disruptions. She provides insights on strategic positioning in competitive situations and highlights the significance of respect, empathy, and authentic communication. Lisa details essential tools for internal buy-in, including surveys, ROI calculators, and case studies, demonstrating their effectiveness in gaining stakeholder support. The episode underscores the importance of aligning with supply chain priorities and demonstrating long-term value when selling to healthcare professionals, offering practical approaches for successful engagements. 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

Five Good Things Host: Megan Antonelli Guest: Janae Sharp Five Good Things with Janae Sharp and Megan Antonelli: A rapid-fire segment highlighting positive developments in digital health. Janae and Megan share insights on recent innovations, successful implementations, and emerging trends that are driving progress in healthcare technology. 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 Ericka Adler sits down with Roetzel attorney Donna Hartl to explore some crucial year-end tax considerations as well as trending tax issues. Donna and Ericka discuss the importance of accurately categorizing your expenses, the potential for prepaying smaller costs like insurance and property taxes, and the critical path to qualifying for the employee retention credit (ERC) before the April 2025 deadline. With impending elections influencing tax policies, Donna emphasizes the need to stay vigilant about record-keeping, especially with the IRS ramping up audits for professionals. 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 Carol Flagg talks with Rachel Schreiber, a fractional marketing executive, and co-host of The Spark, an Avaneer Health podcast featuring discussions around innovations shaping the industry. The two talk about her show, AI trends and have fun talking about her personal tagline “Why Not Me?” 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 126: Sterile Processing Technologist? Why We Need a New (More Accurate) Job Title For years, sterile processing has been seen as an 'entry-level' position. But have we moved beyond that? On this episode, Kevin and Adam dive into the complex science and technology now driving the modern sterile processing department. They discuss why it’s time for the industry to recognize and re-evaluate the expertise of our sterile processing professionals. This episode is a call to action for SP leaders to rethink our perception of sterile processing—and to reshape our vision for the future. 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 56 Food is Medicine (& Relationship) — Indigenous Wisdom on Food Sovereignty w/ Feed 7 Generations On this episode host Raj Sundar delves into the pressing issues of food sovereignty, nutrition, and cultural revitalization with guests Romajean Thomas and Valerie Segrest from the Muckleshoot Tribe. They explore the challenges of accessibility and cost of fresh produce, the critical role of education in understanding cultural ecosystems and ethical harvesting practices, and the powerful impact of the Indigenous-led food movement. Learn about innovative initiatives like the Feed 7 Generations Poster, Native Grown and Gathered Project, and Feed 7 Generations Youth Program, designed to reconnect communities with traditional food systems and sustainable practices. 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 134: Reimaging Legacy Systems to Spur Positive Change in Healthcare Dr. Joni Watson welcomes back Dr. Josh Wymer, Chief Health Information and Data Strategy Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Dr. Wymer, with a decorated 20-year Navy career and extensive leadership experience in healthcare, shares his vision for transforming legacy systems to empower nurses and modernize healthcare. They explore pressing topics such as democratizing the nursing workforce, ensuring fair compensation, the rise of gig-style nursing, and aligning nursing competencies with the evolving demands of healthcare. Dr. Wymer also highlights the critical role technology and data play in shaping the future of health, while advocating for more collaborative, agile leadership to drive sustainable change across the industry. 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 Justin Barnes records live at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week tune in to hear Brian Mullen, PhD, Head of Innovation and Product at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic and Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, FDA. 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

Title: Addressing Nurse Burnout, Satisfaction and Saftey with Location Technologies Host Beth Friedman interviews Dave Wiedman, Chief Commercial Officer of Vizzia Technologies, a software and managed service provider of real-time location services (RTLS) in healthcare. The company works with some of the largest health systems in America, and they’ve learned a few things over the past 20 years. Specifically, Vizzia knows what health systems need to keep nurses happy, productive, and safe. Dave shares insights from Vizzia’s recent work and strategic conversations with healthcare executives. He reveals how location technologies have become a nursing satisfaction, retention, and safety tool for some of Atlanta’s largest health systems, saving massive amounts of nurses’ time and upwards of $14 billion annually. 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/