Health UnaBASHEd: AI, Care Coordination and Value Based Care with Mendel Erlenwein

S1E8: AI in Chronic Disease Management, with Oren Nissim On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes Oren Nissim, CEO and Co-Founder of Brook Health, a healthcare technology company focused on AI-driven remote care for chronic diseases. Oren shares his personal experience with Type 2 Diabetes and explains how his background in technology and sensors led him to develop Brook's platform, which uses data analytics and clinical insights to help patients manage their conditions. Oren and Heather discuss the importance of addressing both medical and psychological aspects of chronic conditions, and Oren reveals exciting new ways the company is personalizing patient journeys. 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

As payors increasingly use AI to review documentation and accelerate denials, radiology practices must adapt. This session explores how stronger documentation, AI-supported workflows, and proactive compliance strategies can reduce preventable denials and protect revenue in an evolving payer landscape. 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/

CES ’26 Digital Health Tour New wearables and connected personal health devices dominated the digital health hall at CES '26. Jared gives you a tour of what caught his eye, including news from Bhuvan Srinivasan, Chief Business Officer at Ultrahuman, Bruno Carriel, Head of Product Development at Withings, and Jonathon Baggia, Global Marketing Manager for Renpho.  All that, plus our Shout Out to listeners in the GLP-1 space.  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 Fred Goldstein invites Angela Luong, PharmD, Senior Clinical Consultant at Pharmaceutical Strategies Group in this last installment of our rare disease series. Our discussion focuses on the burden of sickle cell disease, chronic pain management, limited treatment options, and the implications for managed care programs, including the use of data and care coordination to improve patient outcomes. This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AMCP offers CPE for this podcast through December 31, 2026. For additional information and to claim credit, please visit: The Power of Partnership: Bridging Patients and Payers in Sickle Cell Disease Management. 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/

As healthcare leaders look ahead to 2026, the pace of change shows no signs of slowing. From the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and evolving site-of-service regulations to new federal policy signals and leadership shifts in Washington, the strategic pressures facing providers, including hospitals and medical groups, are intensifying. On this episode Dan sits down with Chris Collins, President and CEO of ECG Management Consultants, to reflect on the defining forces of 2025 and explore what healthcare leaders must be prepared for in 2026. Drawing on more than 25 years of advising health systems, academic medical centers, and physician enterprises nationwide, Chris offers perspective on emerging trends, strategic risks, and the leadership priorities that will matter most in the year ahead. Together, they unpack how provider organizations can navigate regulatory uncertainty, harness innovation responsibly, and position themselves for long-term success in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. 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

From Doctor to Healer: Redefining Care in the Age of AI In this episode, host Erica Olenski interviews Dr. Keith Grimes, founder of Curistica and a leading voice in global digital health innovation. Together they explore how generative AI, ambient voice tools, and a shift in mindset are reshaping what it means to care for patients. From the philosophical to the practical, Dr. Grimes shares why the future of healthcare is not just about better technology. It is about reclaiming the human side of medicine and empowering anyone to build safe, smart health solutions. 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 Gil and Gregg welcome Mendel Erlenwein, Founder & CEO of CareCo and CEO of Previva Health Group, to unpack why care coordination is the hidden engine of value-based care, and why AI’s most important job in healthcare may be restoring time, trust, and humanity to the patient relationship. They explore Mendel’s “brain amplifies heart” thesis, the operational realities of chronic care management and care transitions, and why CMS’s newly announced ACCESS Model signals a faster move toward outcome-aligned, technology-supported care in Original Medicare. 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

The AI Pipeline Growth Gap On this episode host Adam Turinas is kicking off a new series with a simple warning: mind the gap. Specifically, he is addressing the AI Pipeline Growth Gap, which is the massive disconnect between using AI for tactical content creation and using it to actually generate revenue. 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 Matt Fisher talks to Theresa Meadows, CIO in Residence, symplr about administrative and operational burdens facing healthcare organizations; focusing on effective ways to deploy and implement technlogy to avoid adding to burdens; considerations for bridging gaps between clinical and IT groups; importance of building relationships to foster trust. 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

S1E8: Killing Passwords, Building Trust: Modern Identity Security in Healthcare On this episode of We Have Trust Issues, our hosts dive into the intersections of modern identity security and clinician workflows with Joel Burleson-Davis, CTO of Imprivata. Joel discusses transformative strategies like passwordless authentication, mobile workflows, and AI-powered solutions that enhance both clinician productivity and security. Discover how healthcare organizations can build trust and improve efficiency without sacrificing data protection. For more insights, listen to Imprivata’s podcast, Access Point, exploring cybersecurity and operational strategies in critical industries. 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