In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Jenna Butner, MD, MPH, FASAM, AAHIVS, about understanding pain management for patients with substance use disorders, providing more access to treatment for opioid use disorders and more.

· What caused the epidemic of opioid use disorders in our country? 5:42

· Bhargava and Butner discuss the subjectivity of "pain as the fifth vital sign." 7:58

· How do you address pain management in patients with substance use disorders? 9:46

· Do you think that there is hesitancy around pain management and substance use disorders in primary care physicians? 13:08

· The story of Butner's experience as a patient with pain management. 18:04

· What do clinicians and health systems need to work on to build compassion for patients with substance use disorders? 19:36

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. For more from Butner, connect with her on LinkedIn or at the Yale School of Medicine.

Bhargava reports no relevant financial disclosures. Butner reports being a clinician at Neko Health.

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Helen Burstin, MD, MPH, MACP, about ways to incorporate AI training and education in medical practice, as well as tools for combatting misinformation and disinformation as AI use rises.

· The evolution of Burstin's story throughout her career. 2:32

· Bhargava and Burstin on fearlessness within leadership. 8:39

· What do you think about doctors' craving for education on AI, and how do we solve that? 10:16

· How are large language models (LLMs) and AI going to change the physician-patient relationship as it relates to misinformation? 17:33

· Is there a role in educational curriculum for doctors to learn tools to combat misinformation? 24:47

· Will AI lead to de-skilling young doctors, or erosion of skills for older doctors? 30:42

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected].

Bhargava and Burstin report no relevant financial disclosures.

References:

· Association of American Medical Colleges. Principles for responsible AI in medical school and residency selection. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/medical-education/principles-ai. Accessed June 29, 2026.

· Jha AK. In an era of 'junk' information, lead with authenticity. https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20260416/ashish-k-jha-md-mph-in-an-era-of-junk-information-lead-with-authenticity. Published April 16, 2026. Accessed June 29, 2026.

· Minson J. How to Disagree Better. Avery; 2026.

· Newton C, Roose K. OpenAI's big reset + A.I. in the doctor's office + Talkie, a pre-1930s LLM [Audio podcast episode]. Hard Fork. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/podcasts/hardfork-openai-doctors-talkie.html. Published May 1, 2026. Accessed June 29, 2026.

· Rodman A. Take it from a doctor: It's OK if your medical advice comes from A.I. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/opinion/doctors-patients-ai.html. Published February 17, 2026. Accessed June 29, 2026.

· Thaler P. AI is starting to beat doctors at making correct diagnoses. Science. https://www.science.org/content/article/ai-starting-beat-doctors-making-correct-diagnoses. Published April 30, 2026. Accessed June 29, 2026.

In a special "woman on the street" episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, is live at ASCO 2026. She meets with oncology innovators to discuss what lies ahead for AI in the field, and what gives physicians hope for the future.

· Interview with Amy Comander, MD, DipABLM. 1:39

· Interview with Jame Abraham, MD, FACP. 5:02

· Interview with Eleonora Teplinsky, MD. 10:19

· Interview with Eric K. Singhi, MD. 13:53

· Interview with Erin Kobetz, PhD, MPH. 16:57

· Interview with Afreen Shariff, MD, MBBS. 19:17

· Interview with Sanjay Juneja, MD. 23:10

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected].

Abraham, Bhargava, Comander, Kobetz and Teplinsky report no relevant financial disclosures. Juneja is the co-founder of TensorBlack and Vice President of Clinical AI Operations at Tempus AI. Shariff reports having consultant roles with Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck and Novartis, and is co-founder of Citrus Oncology. Singhi reports advisory board or consulting roles with AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Caris Life Science, Eli Lilly & Co., GSK, Janssen, Novocure, Nuvalent, Nuvation Bio, Regeneron, Roche, Sandoz and Summit; and research funding from Rexanna's Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer.

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Krysti Lan Chi Vo, MD, about developing safety guardrail technologies for companion AI chatbots, as well as healthy habits for patient and physician well-being.

· Dr. Vo discusses her career and involvement in the development of digital services for mental health. 4:13

· The use of large language models (LLMs) and AI in telehealth and mental health, and how it relates to issues surrounding access. 9:35

· What guardrails should there be around AI in mental health care? 14:08

· Is there a place for digital apps and companion chatbots to safely help patients in the next 3 to 5 years? 18:33

· What else needs to happen from physicians, policy makers and leaders to help patients with mental health crises and needs? 22:36

· Dr. Vo outlines habits to build resilience and prevention of physician burnout. 24:25

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.

Krysti Lan Chi Vo, MD, is a psychiatrist who treats people of all ages and the founder of Vo.Care Psychiatry, Therapy & Coaching. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. For more from Vo, visit www.vo.care.

Bhargava and Vo report no relevant financial disclosures.

Reference:

· New insurer data shows parity gaps in mental vs physical health care. https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/ama-press-releases/new-insurer-data-shows-parity-gaps-mental-vs-physical-health-care. Published April 14, 2026. Accessed May 21, 2026.

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Jennifer Shannon, MD. They discuss AI's role in the current mental health landscape, as well as the benefits and risks of AI use in medicine.

· Intro 0:25

· Jennifer Shannon, MD 1:03

· What is going on surrounding the national mental health epidemic, and what are the issues around getting care? 2:16

· Can you comment on what you think has activated this crisis in the last 5 to 10 years? 3:58

· Do you agree that there are access issues for people in rural areas? 6:01

· Tell us about your career changes and pivots. 7:46

· Can you tell us about Glacis? 10:50

· What are the current frameworks and standards around building large language models to ensure safety? 12:00

· Bhargava and Shannon on the importance of dynamic monitoring for AI models. 14:04

· Is there a system physicians can use to point patients in the right and safe direction? 16:10

· Can you explain the importance of your work? 19:13

· What fueled you to jump out of the box in your career? 25:08

· How do you balance it all? 26:44

· Do you have a favorite book or movie? 27:53

· How to contact Shannon. 29:14

· Thank you! 29:43

Jennifer Shannon, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. She is the co-founder and CMO of Glacis. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. For more from Shannon, connect with her on LinkedIn.

Bhargava reports no relevant financial disclosures. Shannon reports serving on the digital badge advisory board for American Psychological Association and is the CMO of Glacis.

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Thomas Keane, MD, MBA, national coordinator for Health Information Technology. They discuss data liquidity, as well as the importance of governing and expanding access for AI tools.

• Intro 0:24
• Thomas Keane, MD, MBA 0:37
• About Keane's journey. 1:31
• How did you decide to go into leadership? […] What is the vision that guides you? 3:48
• Do we need to have a leadership fellowship in some capacity, or should leaders learn by experience? 5:58
• Would you agree that you have to hone different skill sets for different leadership roles? 6:41
• Can you give us a high-level overview on how AI can help with efficiency? 9:37
• About TEFCA (Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement) 10:36
• How do we ensure that patients are protected? 17:52
• How do we scale these models for better access, especially if they are vetted? 21:02
• How can physicians find out more about these resources? 25:32
• As AI flows into our systems and transforms health care, what would you say is important for physicians to get involved with? 27:24
• What is your Physicianary vision for 2026? 29:24
• Do you have a favorite book or movie? 30:34
• How to contact ONC. 31:31
• Thank you! 31:45

Thomas Keane, MD, MBA, is the national coordinator for Health Information Technology. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. For more from Keane and updates from the ONC, visit https://healthit.gov/contact-us/, and follow on X and LinkedIn.

Bhargava and Keane report no relevant financial disclosures.

References:

ONC - Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. https://healthit.gov/. Accessed April 14, 2026.

Regulations.gov. www.regulations.gov/. Accessed April 14, 2026.

Request for Information: Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability Standards and Certification. Department of Health and Human Services. www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01866/request-for-information-diagnostic-imaging-interoperability-standards-and-certification. Published Jan. 30, 2026. Accessed April 14, 2026.

TEFCA. ONC - Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. healthit.gov/policy/tefca/. Published March 31, 2026. Accessed April 14, 2026.

The Security Rule. (OCR), Office for Civil Rights. www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/index.html. Published March 19, 2026. Accessed April 14, 2026.

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Ricky Bloomfield, MD, ŌURA's chief medical officer. They discuss patients using wearable devices to track their health data, as well as the role of the physician in governing these tools.

· Intro 0:25

· Ricky Bloomfield, MD 0:44

· How did you decide to make pivots throughout your career? 2:02

· Do you have to go into fellowship or get certified to take on leadership roles in clinical informatics? 6:27

· How much should doctors dive into AI and data changes, and how can they best adopt these changes? 8:38

· Where do wearables fit into these rapidly changing advancements? 12:09

· What if the information from wearables leads to false positives? […] Is some of this predictive information too much for patients? 18:24

· How do we make sure that there is a seamless journey for patients using wearable devices? 21:14

· In the next three to five years, where do you see wearables being integrated with telehealth or LLMs? 23:20

· How can clinicians get more involved in taking on these challenges and being part of the solution? 25:38

· What do you see in the future for AI's impact on health care? 27:52

· What is your favorite movie or book? 29:54

· How to contact Bloomfield. 32:04

· Thank you! 32:13

Ricky Bloomfield, MD, is ŌURA's chief medical officer, where he sets the vision for ŌURA's global healthcare programs and partnerships, guides the company through ever-changing healthcare regulations and leads the company's expansion in healthcare solutions. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. For more from Bloomfield, find him on LinkedIn. Disclosures: Bhargava reports no relevant financial disclosures. Healio was unable to confirm relevant disclosures for Bloomfield at the time of publication.

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, speaks with Brian Anderson, MD. They discuss how health systems can implement AI to improve patient care, as well as the importance of governance and transparency surrounding these models.

· Intro 0:25

· Brian Anderson, MD 0:36

· Tell us about the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and your work there. 2:50

· What do you think builds trust in the clinician community, and in the patient community? 6:41

· Do doctors and nurses have to reset how they communicate with patients because of generative AI tools? 9:55

· What will CHAI's role be with regards to navigating this new arena? 14:18

· When new AI models come out, should they also have a central hub for adverse event reporting? 18:28

· How do we make sure that rural hospitals have a voice in this, and can establish governance and safety too? 20:43

· Should rural hospitals move at the same trajectory as bigger institutions? 23:57

· What are your thoughts on physicians' apprehension surrounding their education on AI? Is CHAI doing anything around education? 26:32

· Tell us about your career trajectory. How did you end up doing where you are now with CHAI? 29:26

· What is your favorite movie, show or book? 32:32

· What would you recommend for physicians who want to become more involved in AI implementation and governance? 33:41

· Thank you! 34:16

Brian Anderson, MD, is the president and chief executive officer of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) where he leads a national coalition in the development of technical standards and best practices for MLOps, including governance, testing, evaluation and monitoring in Health AI Assurance Labs. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. For more from Anderson, visit https://www.chai.org/. Become a member of the Physicianary Fan Group and keep the conversation going! Join episode discussions, share your insights and leave your questions for Hansa and her guests. Go to community.healio.com and register today! Disclosures: Bhargava and Anderson report no relevant financial disclosures.

References

• "CHAI and NACHC Join Forces to Prioritize Community Health Centers in AI Adoption." Press Releases, 14 Aug. 2025, https://www.nachc.org/chai-and-nachc-join-forces-to-prioritize-community-health-centers-in-ai-adoption/. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
• MedHELM. CRFM Stanford University. https://crfm.stanford.edu/helm/medhelm/latest/. Accessed March 3, 2026.

In this special "woman on the street" episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, is live at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference. She meets with industry leaders and innovators to discuss what lies ahead for AI in 2026, and how physicians can get involved.

· Intro 0:02

· Interview with Jeffrey Chen, MD 0:27

· Interview with Arlen Meyers, MD, MBA 3:20

· Interview with Ricky Bloomfield, MD 6:17

· Interview with David Rosenthal, MD 8:23

· Interview with Minal Shah, MD 11:18

· Interview with Raihan Faroqui, MD 14:42

· Thank you! 16:10

Ricky Bloomfield, MD, is chief medical officer at ŌURA.

Jeffrey Chen, MD, is a longevity physician at Biograph.

Raihan Faroqui, MD, is an internal medicine physician and vice president of partnerships at Confido Health, a voice AI agent company.

Arlen Meyers, MD, MBA, is president and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs.

David Rosenthal, MD, is a venture partner at AlleyCorp, and a primary care physician and associate professor of general internal medicine at Yale School of Medicine.

Minal Shah, MD, is a physician specializing in clinical informatics, hospital medicine and virtual care with CommonSpirit Health. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. Become a member of the Physicianary Fan Group and keep the conversation going! Join episode discussions, share your insights and leave your questions for Hansa and her guests. Go to community.healio.com and register today! Disclosures: Bhargava reports no relevant financial disclosures.

In this episode, Austin Chiang, MD, MPH returns to speak with Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD. They discuss future impacts AI and medical technology will make on healthcare systems, as well as embracing and adopting change.

· Intro 0:25

· Austin Chiang, MD, MPH 0:35

· As a thought leader, what do you think about the major changes coming in 2026 as they relate to innovation and AI? 1:12

· Bhargava and Chiang on concerns surrounding infrastructure guardrails and safety measures. 4:01

· What are some ways that you think innovation has worked? What will help physicians get on board? 6:07

· Bhargava and Chiang on the importance of monitoring new forms of implemented technology. 10:57

· What would you say to doctors who are questioning their role within AI? 12:25

· What would you say to physicians who want to get involved? 16:16

· How can we make sure that safety is the north star as we integrate new algorithms? 18:55

· What is your Physicianary vision for 2026? 20:12

· Thank you! 21:52

Austin Chiang, MD, MPH, is the first chief medical officer for the endoscopy business of Medtronic, the global leader in health technology. He is also currently an assistant professor of medicine at an academic teaching hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as the director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program.

Come see host Hansa Bharghava and Austin Chiang, along with previous guest Navin Goyal live at Vive for the Healio AI launch party. Click here to register. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. Follow Chiang everywhere on social media @AustinChiangMD. Become a member of the Physicianary Fan Group and keep the conversation going! Join episode discussions, share your insights and leave your questions for Hansa and her guests. Go to community.healio.com and register today! Disclosures: Bhargava reports no relevant financial disclosures. Chiang reports he is the chief medical officer for Medtronic Endoscopy.