The CereCore Podcast: Ismelda Garza, Chief Information Officer, Cuero Regional Hospital

S1E1: Hosts Tamer Baker and Steve Hajny introduce themselves and discuss what the show is about. 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 is joined by Donna Hartl from the firm’s Tax Group to discuss why estate planning is essential for healthcare providers. Donna explains the basics of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, highlighting how these tools help you avoid probate, protect your assets, and ensure your wishes are honored if you become incapacitated. The conversation also covers unique considerations for healthcare professionals, such as practice ownership, asset protection strategies, and the importance of keeping your plan up to date as your circumstances change. Topics include why estate planning matters for healthcare providers, avoiding probate and protecting your assets, planning for practice succession and disability, asset protection strategies including trusts and MSOs, and the importance of powers of attorney for property, healthcare, and business. Don’t let another year go by without reviewing your estate plan, tune in now!

September News You Can Use Paging Dr. Common Sense, Your System Update Is Overdue Topics include: Vaccine guidance has shifted from “everyone over 6 months” to a confusing patchwork of rules, leaving doctors and patients scratching their heads; COVID and flu vaccines won’t stop infection but do reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and ventilators; Acetaminophen-in-pregnancy debate highlights the difference between correlation and causation, and the need for common sense in balancing risks; Epic Central promises to unify multiple patient portals into one login, a long-overdue fix for healthcare’s password overload and, the IG Nobel Awards remind us that science can be weirdly wonderful whether it’s zebra-painted cows or UV-lit shoe boxes. 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

AI Quick Take – Marketing Leader to AI Agent Builder On this episode host Adam Turinas talks to Susan Roth, Senior Director of Marketing at Netrality Data Centers, about her remarkable journey from marketing leader to AI agent builder. 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 76 Congo: When History Walks into Your Exam Room On this episode host Raj Sundar sits down with Jean Jacques, physician, community organizer to explore how the long and complex history of the Democratic Republic of Congo—including colonialism, resource-driven conflict, and trauma—shapes the healthcare experience of Congolese immigrants and refugees in the U.S. They talk through the diversity of Congolese identities, languages, and traditions, and examine how food, faith, and community form the backbone of cultural resilience, even as new challenges like diabetes, hypertension, and mental health stigma emerge after resettlement. Our conversation highlights practical advice for clinicians—from building trust and acknowledging trauma to asking about family and respecting cultural foodways—while also discussing the vital role of Congolese churches and grassroots organizations in healing and navigating the American healthcare system. 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 Russo welcomes Eric Levin, CEO of Scripta Insights, a company that navigates you, and your members, to prescription savings. Eric explains how his company helps people save money on prescription drugs by comparing prices and offering alternatives. 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

Measuring What Matters: ROI and Patient-Centered Technology in Healthcare Join us for an insightful conversation about the intersection of technology and healthcare with Pallavi Ranade from Intermountain Health and Janae Sharp. On this episode, they explore how healthcare organizations can effectively measure return on investment while keeping patient-centered outcomes at the forefront. From the hidden costs of technology implementation to the promise of AI and genomics, our guests share practical wisdom on navigating innovation challenges, allocating resources strategically, and ensuring that technological advances truly benefit both patients and clinicians. Whether you're a healthcare leader weighing your next tech investment or simply curious about the future of healthcare delivery, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on making technology work for everyone in the healthcare ecosystem. 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 discuss Big Deal, Little Deal, No Deal. 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

Rolling Out EHRs in the Rural Setting: An Expert Guide Host: Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore Guest: Ismelda Garza, Chief Information Officer, Cuero Regional Hospital 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 Tom Testa talks to Heidi Health's Director of North America, Jesse Creighton. Heidi and their AI scribe will be at hlth 2025 in Las Vegas at booth 3039. Jesse shares insights on Heidi and what you can expect to see in their booth. If you are attending hlth, stop by and see what they are up to. 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