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Build, Buy, or Tune: The Economics Behind Every Health System AI Decision The AI conversation inside health systems has moved from governance and validation, to return on investment. The problem is that the ROI case usually gets built on top of work that was never finished. Local validation, ongoing monitoring, and performance across the populations a system actually serves are still underfunded in most organizations, and the bill comes due quietly. Midori Kondo has worked both sides of this, from clinical pharmacy to enterprise applications leadership, and she is second author on published work in the Journal of Medical Internet Research laying out what each AI pathway actually costs and who gets priced out of the safer ones. In this conversation, she makes the case that access and validation are not the soft side of the AI agenda. They are the part of the financial model most systems skipped. 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/

The Connected Front Office. From Referral to Scheduled Care Receiving a referral does not mean the patient is ready to schedule. This episode examines the work that takes place between intake and scheduled care, why it stalls, and how providers can solve the breakdowns that keep patients from moving forward. 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 Adam invites Jay W. Kempton, President, CEO of The Kempton Group and co-founder of the Free Market Medical Association (FMMA). The discussion focuses on how healthcare pricing has evolved over the past 23 years, with Jay explaining that pricing transparency and free market principles have gradually gained traction since he met Dr. Keith Smith from the Surgery Center of Oklahoma in 2011.

Beyond Connectivity: Key Takeaways from CommonWell's 2026 Fall Summit In this episode of Talking the Walk, host Tom Testa welcomes Courtney Baker, Director of Marketing and Communications at CommonWell Health Alliance, for a look back at the organization's 2026 Fall Summit and the conversations shaping the future of healthcare interoperability. Courtney shares insights into CommonWell's mission to advance nationwide health data exchange, the power of industry collaboration, and the key themes and challenges highlighted during this year's Summit. The conversation explores the evolving role of TEFCA, the importance of trust and collaboration, and the industry's progress toward turning connectivity into meaningful information exchange. Plus, hear what's next for CommonWell as the Alliance looks ahead to 2027 and continues working to make healthcare data more accessible and actionable. 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/

Closing the Access Gap: A CMIO's View on Rural Health Across rural America, patients often travel for hours to receive specialized care, and the gap between need and access continues to grow. On this episode, host Dr. Ajay Perumbeti talks with Dr. Frederick Chang, a family physician and assistant clinical professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Chang shares how technology like automated referrals and ambient AI can improve access and outcomes for the rural community he serves. 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 of The Dish on Health IT, Tony Schueth, CEO of Point-of-Care Partners (POCP), welcomes Brian Bamberger, General Manager of POCP's Life Sciences practice, and Peter Schnitzler, General Manager of Point-of-Care Media, to explore the opportunities, complexities, and strategic considerations surrounding in-EHR messaging. Drawing on their experience in pharmaceutical marketing, EHR functionality, and media strategy, the group discusses how life sciences brand teams can leverage the EHR to deliver timely, clinically relevant information, influence provider behavior, and support better patient care. They also share practical guidance for planning, executing, and measuring in-EHR campaigns as brands develop their 2027 strategies. 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

Pediatric IBS-C and Functional Constipation in Managed Care On this episode of Unscripted, Jessica Fann, Program Director for Research and Strategic Partnerships at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy, is joined by Jason Dranove, MD, Medical Director of the Gastroenterology and Motility Program at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, to discuss pediatric IBS-C and functional constipation. They explore current treatment challenges, the expanded pediatric indication for Linzess, its clinical evidence and safety profile, and what new treatment options may mean for patients, families, providers, and managed care. 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

Your Membership Fees May Put You at Risk Host Ericka Adler is joined by Roetzel shareholder Christina Kuta to discuss the legal and compliance considerations surrounding concierge and hybrid medical practices. Ericka and Christina explore how membership fees can conflict with existing payor contracts and policies, the restrictions physicians need to understand before charging patients additional fees, and the potential risks of failing to comply with contractual obligations. They also discuss important steps practices can take to evaluate their agreements, structure their membership models appropriately, and avoid costly compliance issues. 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/

SHSMD PREVIEW: The SHSMD Connections Conference Jared previews the upcoming SHSMD Connections Conference with Executive Director Evan Williams, President-elect Dorian Harriston, and board member Julia Yoder.  All that, plus a Shout Out to Blueberry Pediatrics' Balance service, the first metabolic health program built for teens.  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 Turinas shares the results of the third wave of their AI benchmark survey of in-house healthtech marketers. In one year, the share of teams with integrated AI workflows or a strategic roadmap went from under a third to about two thirds, and nobody in the latest wave said they weren’t using AI at all. The data also shows three gaps. Only about 1 in 10 teams has AI fully connected to their CRM, CMS, or analytics. Four in 10 still aren’t measuring the return on AI. And 85 percent have no formal training budget. 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 continues their Roots of Care series by exploring how symptoms serve as a form of communication, delving into the fundamentals of somatic experiencing and the practical application of polyvagal theory in clinical care. Together, they break down the nervous system’s adaptive states—including the social engagement system, sympathetic drive, and dorsal vagal shutdown—highlighting how trauma can shape the body’s responses. They reflect on their own skepticism about new models and discuss the value of separating emotion from physiology, expanding our capacity for self-awareness and connection with patients. 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

SiE13: Why AI Patient‑Finding Fails Without a Shared Care Pathway On this episode host Shahid Shah explains how drug companies can use AI to help hospitals find patients for their drugs while building trust with health systems. He argued that simply finding patients is not enough because hospitals lack the staffing to handle the subsequent clinical, coverage, and navigation steps. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”.

On this episode host Daniel J. Marino welcomes Cliff Frank, President and Founder of Healthcare Management Solutions, to examine the forces shaping Medicare Advantage as organizations prepare for 2027. With more than 30 years of experience in payer strategy, managed care contracting, and provider relationships, Cliff shares his perspective on the struggle to protect margins while navigating an increasingly complex reimbursement environment. Medicare Advantage continues to grow and reshape the healthcare landscape, with CMS projecting that 34 million people, approximately 47.4% of Medicare beneficiaries, will be enrolled in MA plans in 2027. At the same time, financial pressures, rising denial rates, administrative complexity, and changing risk models are creating new challenges for health plans and providers alike. 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 Carol Flagg welcomes back Adam Turinas, CEO, Health Launchpad and host of The Health Tech Marketing Show. Adam joins the show to discuss health tech marketing in 2027: What’s Changing — and What Marketers Need to Do About It. Learn more about Adam Turinas at: https://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

Hitting the Right Note: From the Primary Care Visit to a Therapist Who Actually Picks Up On this episode Megan interviews Sandeep Acharya, Founder and CEO of Octave. Sandeep has seen the barriers to accessing therapy after a doctor's recommendation from the recording studio, the primary care clinic, and the patient's chair. He was a signed recording artist, led strategy at One Medical, and now runs Octave, a mental health practice built to work with insurance. Megan and Sandeep talk about why the handoff from primary care to mental health breaks, what a ghost network is, whether therapy quality can be measured, and what health systems can fix on their own. 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