VBC Insights: HIMSS Review Part 2

Unleashing Healthcare Everywhere: Pioneering the Borderless Hospital of Tomorrow Host: Shahid Shah Guest: Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA, EVP, Chief Innovation & Commercialization Officer, Advocate Health The traditional hospital model is struggling to meet growing healthcare demands and evolving patient expectations. Healthcare everywhere—a paradigm shift towards distributed care, hospital-at-home programs, and innovative delivery models—offers a solution to these challenges. This keynote will explore how forward-thinking healthcare leaders are reimagining care delivery, breaking down walls, and leveraging technology to extend high-quality care beyond traditional settings, ultimately improving access, outcomes, and patient satisfaction. • Implement strategies to transform your organization into a "borderless hospital," expanding your reach and impact • Leverage emerging technologies to create seamless, patient-centric care experiences across diverse settings • Develop a roadmap for integrating hospital-at-home and other distributed care models into your existing operations • Identify key performance indicators to measure and demonstrate the value of healthcare everywhere initiatives 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 Automation Drives RCM Workflow Optimization and Denial Analytics Christina Harkins breaks down how AI-powered automation and analytics are reshaping revenue cycle workflows. From identifying coding errors and denial trends to prioritizing high-impact claims, she explains how ARDM helps teams work smarter, not harder. 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 and Roetzel shareholder Christina Kuta for an in-depth analysis of recent changes in Illinois law pertaining to the licensing of Behavior Analysts (BA) and Assistant Behavioral Analysists (ABA). This episode addresses the new state licensing requirements, the mandate for BA or ABA service providers to establish professional corporations or professional limited liability companies by January 15, 2027, and the implications of this law change for existing practices that employ BAs and ABAs. Ericka and Christina also discuss the legal guidance being offered by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on this new law, conflicting interpretations, and how legislative changes could help to resolve these conflicts. Tune in to gain insights into how these legal developments may impact your practice. 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 explores the complexities of Japanese food culture and its impact on health, addressing how American influences have altered traditional diets. Guest Jeff Sakuma discusses the importance of rice in Japanese meals and his personal transition to healthier rice options. They delve into portion control within Japanese dining customs and the concept of intuitive eating. The conversation shifts to Japanese cultural nuances, including language, religion, and familial expectations, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging expertise both in healthcare and family matters. Additionally, they discuss the role of social support systems, religious influences, and the cultural dynamics surrounding aging and caregiving in Japanese American communities. 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 136: Introverts Guide to Thriving at Industry Conferences Industry conferences can feel overwhelming, especially for professionals who are introverted or nervous about attending events with large crowds. On this episode, Healthmark's Michael Matthews (a fellow introvert) shares insight on what to expect, how to manage your time and energy effectively, and offers valuable tips for not just surviving, but thriving, at these events. Tune in for advice on how to make the most of your next conference experience. 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

March News You Can Use Welcome to the Healthcare Circus: AI, Whisky, and Ethical Headaches HIMSS had AI Everywhere with every booth claiming to have cutting-edge AI AI's promise was hot but to reduce physician burnout the jury's still out on whether if it’s a game-changer Autonomous vehicles are proving safer than humans, but who takes the blame when accidents happen And that same question applies ot AI being used to diagnose and take actions in healthcare The big booth etiquette fail with disinterested reps to baffling product knowledge gaps And No whiskey tastings at a Vegas conference? A missed opportunity and a blow to conference morale 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 Justin Barnes recorded live at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests.This week his guests are Adam Resnick, Director of the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and Aneesh Chopra, Author, Innovator, Former U.S. CTO, CSO at Arcadia. 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 special episode Daniel Marino is joined by Fred Goldstein, President of Accountable Health and podcast host of PopHealth Week, to unpack key takeaways from HIMSS25. They share their experience at this year’s conference, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, and future trends. Already, AI is transforming care delivery and decision-making, while digital technology is revolutionizing patient engagement and operational efficiency. Join them for an insightful conversation on the evolving healthcare technology landscape and the trends shaping the future of care delivery, driving a more connected and efficient healthcare ecosystem. 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

This week their guests are Mike Hoxter, Chief Technology Officer, and Briana Rodriguez, RN, BSN, the Director of Clinical Programs at Lightbeam Health Solutions, specializing in Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care Management, Remote Patient Monitoring and Annual Wellness Visits. The company builds customized operational solutions to align ancillary care teams as seamless members of their partners’ value-based care goals. They discuss: empowering ACOs, predictive analytics in population health, closing care gaps, reducing healthcare costs, and the future of value-based 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

Hosts Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss 23andMe and Privacy. 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