Benchmarking the Patient Financial Experience Ryan McPherson from Cedar helps us benchmark the patient financial experience. If you feel like your well-being has been negatively impacted by a medical bill, you’re not alone – you’ll hear all about that and other metrics from Cedar’s new PFX benchmark report. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Pfizer’s new online direct to consumer play. What did our test drive of PfizerForAll teach us, and what does the platform’s launch tell us about digital health partnerships?  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 128: Navigating Professional Transitions and AI in Nursing Dr. Joni Watson sits down with clinical executive Patches Seeley to explore the impact of professional transitions on nurse leaders and how to break the cycle of shame often associated with career setbacks. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Patches shares insights on the evolving role of technology, including generative AI, in nursing. The discussion dives into how AI can democratize healthcare, optimize workforce management, and empower nurse leaders to thrive in times of change. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on navigating transitions, fostering community, and embracing new opportunities in healthcare. 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 124: Breaking the Cycle: Confronting Workplace Bullying in Healthcare with Katie Belski With infections linked to flexible endoscope reprocessing making headlines, many departments are turning to disposable scopes to reduce the risk. In this episode, they talk with Jill Berends (Ambu) about the latest studies on disposable scopes, their impact on patient outcomes, and the steps Ambu is taking to address environmental concerns. 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 54 Ukraine— Building Resilience: Peer Support and Post-Traumatic Growth Host Raj Sundar delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees, focusing on mental health, identity, and community resilience. His guests, Olga and Tamara, discuss the emotional burdens of displacement and the efforts to foster hope and belonging through peer support and cultural activities. Addressing issues ranging from trauma and domestic violence to the stigma surrounding mental illness and disabilities, emphasizing the importance of post-traumatic growth and psychoeducation. By spotlighting the Ukrainian community's adaptability and the vital role of support networks, they explore the complexities of resettlement and the pursuit of a nurturing environment for all generations. Join them in understanding the intricacies of mental health care and community building for refugees. 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 113 Dr. Alex Hannenberg and Dr. Arthur Boudreaux - Addressing Perioperative Inefficiencies Through Alignment and Standardization Host Dan Marino explores how to identify and capture opportunities to streamline care and is joined by Alex Hannenberg, former President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at Tufts School of Medicine, and Art Boudreaux, Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Gain insights into the importance of aligning and standardizing perioperative processes, and how leveraging data can help reduce inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes. 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

S2E12: What’s Trending NOW is the hospital of the future and the transformative outlook of AI-powered virtual care. Host Shahid Shah is joined by Jacob Hansen, Chief Product Officer of AvaSure, a company that is leading advances in virtual care with comprehensive, scalable solutions that seamlessly integrate in-person and digital patient interactions. Jacob shares insights on how alternative care delivery models, AI, and cutting-edge collaborations are shaping the future of healthcare and addressing pressing challenges like staffing shortages and rising patient complexity. 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

September News You Can Use The Bus, The Prices and Plot Twist, It’s Not Free The mysterious anti-pharmaceutical “Big Pharma” bus and who's funding it Pharmaceutical industry's role in U.S. healthcare High cost of U.S. pharmaceuticals, like Ozempic, cheaper in countries like Canada and Germany Disconnect between research cost justifications and international price discrepancies Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are noted as significant players influencing drug prices Legal battles, such as Eli Lilly's actions against compounded GLP-1 drugs Cybersecurity in healthcare, and the great names of ransomware groups as cool as WWII Double Agent names 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 Justin Barnes records live at GAHIMSS in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. We start with two CIOs from two of the largest health systems in Georgia. Geoff Brown is the CIO of Piedmont Healthcare and Chris Paravate is the SVP and CIO of Northeast GA Health System. What do they have in common that they are excited about - collaboration. 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 Justin records live at GAHIMSS in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. We start with two CIOs from two of the largest health systems in Georgia. Geoff Brown is the CIO of Piedmont Healthcare and Chris Paravate is the SVP and CIO of Northeast GA Health System. What do they have in common that they are excited about - collaboration. 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 give a HLTH 2024 Conference Preview. 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