Medicare Advantage Faces Rare Decline and Rising Market Pressures with Jakob Emerson

In this episode, Kanar Kokoy, Founder and CEO of Chirok Health, shares insights on responsible AI adoption in healthcare, emphasizing governance, human oversight, and cultural change as key to driving sustainable impact in revenue cycle management.This episode is sponsored by Chirok Health.

Domenic Donato, CEO and Co-Founder of Attuned Intelligence, discusses his company’s innovative platform designed to help operations leaders optimize their AI agents. He shares insights on managing high-pressure situations, mitigating risk, and ensuring accuracy in high-stakes decision-making environments.

Joshua Geltman, MD, MBA, Physician Chair of the Sepsis Committee at Northern Westchester Hospital, discusses the seriousness of sepsis and its growing impact in inpatient care. He highlights current trends, the role of predictive analytics in improving early detection, and how data-driven approaches can drive meaningful change in sepsis management and patient outcomes.

Luis Manuel Tumialán, MD, Professor of Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery, Director of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, and Chair at Barrow Brain and Spine, discusses workforce issues and solutions within the medical field. He addresses challenges faced by physicians and calls for meaningful change to strengthen the healthcare industry and support those on the front lines of care.

Michael J. Welsh, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine–Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine at The University of Iowa, joins the discussion with cystic fibrosis patient Grace to explore the intersection of research and real-world treatment. Dr. Welsh shares insights from his groundbreaking work in cystic fibrosis research, while Grace offers her personal experience living with the condition.

Dr. Maulik Purohit, Chief Health Innovation Officer at datosX Digital Health Labs, explores global governance in the realm of AI safety and responsibility. He discusses the challenges of improving access to responsible AI and the importance of developing ethical frameworks that guide innovation in healthcare technology.

In this episode, Sterling Elliott, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist Lead at Northwestern Medicine and Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Scott Becker to discuss advancing non-opioid pain management, the transformation of community pharmacy, and the power of communication in improving patient care and recovery outcomes.

In this episode, Dr. Gregg Furie and Dr. Wynne Armand share how Mass General Brigham is leading the way in sustainable healthcare through renewable energy investments, emissions reduction, clinician engagement, and education. They discuss the system’s progress toward net zero, the connection between climate and health, and practical steps for hospitals beginning their sustainability journey.

In this episode, Craig Collins, Senior Vice President and CFO of UK HealthCare and CEO of Beyond Blue, shares insights into major technology investments, growth initiatives, and strategic priorities driving the system’s mission to serve the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He discusses efficiency, innovation, and building a connected, patient-centered health network.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss the surprising projected drop in Medicare Advantage enrollment, the growing strain between payers and providers, and how rising costs and tighter federal oversight are reshaping the insurance landscape.