Health UnaBASHEd: AI in Healthcare with Robert Havasy, Sr. Director, Informatics, HiMSS

On this episode Gil welcomes Robert Havasy, Senior Director for Health Informatics at HIMSS. A trusted voice in healthcare data, innovation, and standards, Rob leads efforts across the HIMSS ecosystem to make information flow more seamless and impactful — improving outcomes, cutting costs, and boosting patient and clinician experience alike. Gil unpacks the promise and pitfalls of AI in both clinical and administrative realms. From bias and transparency, to workforce transformation, and real ROI — it's all on the table. They also preview the upcoming AI in Healthcare Forum presented by HIMSS, taking place July 10th & 11th 2025 in New York City. 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

Perhaps the greatest gap in healthcare may be missed radiology follow-ups. Delayed care, and sometimes no care, are an outcome of notification procesess that continue to plague the timely delivery of interventions. On this episode Jim and his guest, Angela Adams, CEO of Inflo Health dig deeply into this issue. 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

Reimagining Medicaid: Oregon's Revolutionary Approach to Health Equity Dr. Sejal Hathi, the nation's youngest state health director, discusses Oregon's groundbreaking Medicaid transformation that expands coverage beyond traditional healthcare to include housing, climate health, and nutrition. Learn how this innovative model achieved 97% coverage while addressing social determinants of health and setting new standards for healthcare policy nationwide. • Oregon's expanded Medicaid model demonstrates how healthcare funding can effectively address social determinants of health • Integration of housing, climate health, and nutrition support creates more comprehensive health outcomes • State-level innovation can drive national healthcare policy transformation • Personal experience and diverse perspectives are crucial for reimagining healthcare systems 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

Physician CIO on the Value of Clinical IT Support Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: Dr. Patrick Woodard, Chief Information Officer, Monument Health 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 Dr. Jay Anders welcomes back David Lareau, CEO of Medicomp Systems. Together they discuss a variety of topics and trends, ranging from interoperability to ambient listening technologies, practical uses and considerations of AI and LLMs, the importance of a clinical data source of truth, and multidisciplinary care planning trends in the global market. 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 Hidden Hazards of Surgical Prior Auth Prior authorization for surgical procedures continues to be one of the most frustrating and costly hurdles in the revenue cycle. In this episode, Bo Bowman and Stuart Newsome unpack the hidden hazards that routinely derail authorizations—before a procedure is even scheduled. Drawing on firsthand experience and fresh examples from real-world surgical workflows, they explore the most common pitfalls, including failure to prove medical necessity, inaccurate procedural coding, insufficient documentation, and timing missteps. They also touch on the role automation and AI can play in supporting human teams—helping to surface missing requirements, flag coding mismatches, and push authorizations forward before deadlines hit. Whether you’re on the clinical side, in operations, or supporting from RCM or technology, this session will give you a clearer path forward and arm you with the awareness needed to avoid denials, delays, and administrative fatigue.

S1E1: From Med School to CMIO to CIO to AI Leadership On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes her med school friend Dr. Stephanie Lahr. Dr. Lahr recently founded Vital Thread Advisory where she is using her years of experience as a physician, CMIO, CIO and now a healthcare AI leader and advisor. 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

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 72 Honoring Culture in Care: Filipino Values in Healthcare (Part 2) On this episode they explore the complexities of trust, cultural values, and intergenerational dynamics within the Filipino community, especially in accessing mental health and healthcare services. They discuss how deep-rooted traditions like family obligation, community support, and the stigma surrounding mental health influence care-seeking behaviors across generations. Through community-driven initiatives like Little Manila Rising, they highlight how culturally rooted, trauma-informed approaches—such as engaging churches, honoring ancestral spaces, and providing culturally competent care—foster healing, advocacy, and stronger relationships between healthcare providers and the community. 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 invites back John Halamka, MD, MS and Paul Cerrato, MA to discuss their latest book Transform. This is part 2 of a 2 episodes. 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