Healthcare Rap: Can Direct Primary Care Save Families $1,000/Month?

Can Direct Primary Care Save Families $1,000/Month? Dr. Josh Umbehr, Founder of Atlas.MD, shares the financial benefits of direct primary care to both patients and providers, how Atlas’ insurance product works, and why he believes healthcare should be too inexpensive to insure in the first place.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Nourish offerings free lab work. What’s behind them now integrating lab work into their digital nutrition services, and is this a signal of where preventive care is headed?  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 how ⁠South Park Senior Citizens⁠ transformed from an institutional, siloed resource hub into a vibrant cultural community, using food as a powerful tool for healing and connection. They dig into the intentional redesign of their dining experience, creating a welcoming space where elders from diverse backgrounds gather around beautifully set tables to share meals, stories, and traditions. Through immersive cultural programming, farm-to-table partnerships, and a dedicated team who speak the languages and share the lived experiences of their community, we show how addressing food insecurity is deeply tied to combating social isolation, honoring elders, and fostering meaningful cross-cultural relationships. The conversation is a rich reminder that culturally responsive care is less about big budgets and more about intentionality, dignity, and truly seeing those we serve. 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 Fred and Gregg welcome Grace Terrell MD, MMM, Chief Medical Officer IKS Health, who discusses value based care (VBC) model transformation issues and opportunities to move beyond "box‑checking" to enabling better care (the triple aim, better care, better outcomes at lower per capita costs). 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 Tom Foley invites Tom Leary, SVP and Head of Government Relations for HIMSS to discuss AI's role in healthcare and its implications ahead of the upcoming HIMSS 26 conference in Las Vegas. Tom shares insights into the conference's key themes, including AI's responsible use, federal versus state policy direction, and the need for legislative action to create a comprehensive framework for AI in healthcare. 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

Pipeline Optimization Revisited On this episode host Adam Turinas is revisiting one of our most popular and enduring discussions on pipeline optimization. Last year, guest host Mark Erwich led a deep dive into pipeline optimization and deal acceleration, featuring expert insights from healthcare tech marketing leaders Amy Swanson and Michael Passanante. 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 Dr. Angela Shippy, Director, Senior Physician Executive at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dr. Shippy shares insights on their Amazon Connect Health which handles patient scheduling, clinical documentation, and medical coding alongside teams, keeping providers informed and in control while delivering proven results across the care continuum. 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 Adam Russo welcomes Caleb Parker, Chief Commercial Officer, Angle Health, a modern health insurance plan built to meet the needs of today’s employees. By combining technology, thoughtful plan design, and human support they make healthcare easier to access, easier to manage, and easier to understand. Adam and Caleb discuss the challenges of rising healthcare costs and the importance of educating consumers about benefits rather than focusing solely on coverage amounts. 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

February News You Can Use FDA, AI, and the Paris Café We Deserve Topics include: The FDA’s move to reduce drug approval requirements reignites hard lessons from thalidomide and raises fresh safety concerns; In medicine, every shortcut is a trade-off, speed to market vs. unintended consequences; AI tools like Doximity’s ChatGPT promise efficiency, but hallucinations, compliance risks, and workflow realities remain; New diagnostic tech may outperform tradition, but only if it truly improves on what clinicians already do. Healthcare needs less bureaucratic micromanagement and more trust in professionals, think Paris café, not corporate call center. 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

S3E2: Artificial Intelligence Continues to Reshape Healthcare -- But What if the Next Frontier Isn’t in Imaging or Genomics, But in the Human Voice? Host: Frank Cutitta Guest: Henry O’Connell, CEO of Canary Speech 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 Colin Hung and John Lynn take a Deep Dive Into Healthcare AI. 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