AI Amplified: From Med School to CMIO to CIO to AI Leadership with Dr. Stephanie Lahr

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

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

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

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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

Female Founder Series By Carly Healy on Why Workplace Wellness Just Became Your Competitive Advantage Join Megan Antonelli and Carly Marino-Healy, founder of Marino Wellness, as they reveal how a precision approach to wellness is revolutionizing corporate culture. Discover why leading digital health companies like Headspace and Talkspace choose Carly's marketplace model over traditional wellness vendors, and learn the strategic framework that transforms employee wellbeing from cost center to profit driver. As healthcare costs rise and talent retention becomes critical, workplace wellness technology is shifting from nice-to-have perk to essential business infrastructure. Learn how to position your organization ahead of this transformation. • Master the specific metrics that prove recruitment, retention, and productivity gains from wellness technology investments •Maintain effective wellness initiatives during economic uncertainty while demonstrating measurable business value to leadership • Seamlessly incorporate mental health platforms into existing wellness infrastructure to capture growing employer investments •Deliver personalized wellness experiences across global workforces using marketplace models versus traditional point solutions •Identify which emerging health technologies will drive next-generation workplace wellness and employee engagement strategies 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 Ericka Adler is joined by Roetzel litigation shareholder Michael Scotti to explore a growing and deeply concerning issue in healthcare: patients using threats, such as negative online reviews, malpractice claims, or regulatory complaints, as leverage to demand refunds or free services. Together, they unpack the legal and ethical complexities of responding to extortion attempts involving online platforms like Google and Facebook, understanding the difference between defamation and disparagement and how to respond to both. They also discuss navigating HIPAA restrictions when addressing public criticism, knowing when to involve your malpractice carrier or legal counsel, structuring settlements with non-disparagement clauses and patient termination protocols, and handling threats of complaints to state licensing boards. Whether you're a physician, dentist, or healthcare administrator, this episode offers practical legal strategies to protect your reputation, your license, and your peace of mind in an increasingly digital world. 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 Tony Schueth sits down with two of the industry's sharpest minds leading the charge to fix one of health IT’s most persistent headaches: digital consent management. Janice Reese, Senior Consultant at Point-of-Care Partners and Program Manager for the FHIR at Scale Taskforce (FAST), and Mohammad Jafari, Co-Lead of FAST’s Consent Work, offer an unflinching look at why consent is still so messy—and what it’ll take to make it scalable, interoperable, and actually work for patients. 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