Healthcare IT Today: Contradictions in Healthcare

On this episode of FINN Voices, host Beth Friedman sits down with Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer at CereCore, a healthcare IT services company specializing in application support, advisory, infrastructure, and staffing solutions. Planned during Becker’s 2025 Health IT + Digital Health + Revenue Cycle Management Conference in Chicago, Beth and Phil unpack the latest insights from CIO conversations, focus groups, and industry media to forecast what’s ahead for health IT purchasing in 2026. They tackle the pressing questions hospital and health system CIOs face today: how to make smarter IT investments, deliver measurable ROI, and align technology decisions with organizational goals. The discussion also dives into the unique challenges of smaller hospitals, where CEOs and CFOs often double as IT decision-makers. Finally, Phil highlights how several CereCore clients empower their IT leaders to make confident, data-driven technology decisions. He shares the newest strategies to navigate the 2026 buying cycle with clarity and impact. 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 goes solo to discuss Parkinson's Disease, the Michael J Fox Foundation, his father's story of living with Lewy Body dementia. his participation in the MJFF ground breaking Parkinson's Progression Markers initiative, their discovery of a biomarker and how you can help. *On this episode Fred used the term Lewy Body Dementia, this term describes both Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson's Disease with Dementia. He used this term incorrectly in stating that in Lewy Body Dementia cognitive decline begins within one year of diagnosis. It is Dementia with Lewy Bodies in which the cognitive decline begins within one year of diagnosis and Parkinson's Disease Dementia in which the cognitive decline appears later. 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

Our AI Story - Episode 100! On this episode host Adam Turinas discusses their milestone 100th episode of The HealthTech Marketing Show, He reflects on the journey to reach this point and share something they have never done before—opening up about what they have been building at Health Launchpad with AI. 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 77 Your Hands on the Wheel: Rose Cano Teaches Us How Stories Drive Healthcare On this episode host Raj Sundar explores the powerful intersection of healthcare and the arts with guest, Rose Cano—a Spanish medical interpreter, playwright, and cultural mediator specializing in type 2 diabetes care for Spanish-speaking patients. They dive into Rose’s journey from theater to medicine, her advocacy for narrative medicine, and her experiences working in Harborview Medical Center’s clinics serving diverse communities, including those in Pioneer Square. The conversation unpacks terminology used for Spanish-speaking communities ("Hispanic," "Latino," "Latinx"), emphasizes the importance of understanding patient backgrounds, and shines a light on communication barriers in healthcare. Rose shares creative metaphors and practical strategies for empowering patients and improving self-management for chronic diseases, all while highlighting equity, prevention, and the lived realities of those navigating both healthcare and cultural systems. 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 records live at GAHIMSS in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the next few weeks to hear all his guests. This week Justin talks to Ovie Mughelli, Founder and CEO of The Ovie Mughelli Foundation and Jeff Buda, VP Operations & CIO for Atrium Health Floyd. 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 Testa invites Lesley Berkeyheiser a Senior Director of Accreditation Strategy and Development at DirectTrust to discuss cyber resilience in healthcare during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Lesley shares insights on trust and cybersecurity along with valuable resources for health systems to use in their cyber 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

Hosts Colin Hung and John Lynn discuss Contradictions 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

From Biomedical to Bedside: How Academic Health Systems Are Leading the AI Revolution in Patient Care Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Ryan Sadeghian, System CMIO at University of Toledo Health, as he shares his unique journey from healthcare consultant to practicing pediatrician to AI implementation leader. In this episode, we explore how academic health systems are uniquely positioned to drive healthcare AI innovation, balancing the dual mission of education and patient care while building practical AI solutions that solve real workflow challenges. Dr. Sadeghian discusses his organization's approach to developing internal AI capabilities, managing vendor relationships, and creating sustainable change management strategies that ensure successful AI adoption across clinical and administrative teams. 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 Gene Rodgers, COO for 90 Degree Benefits, a company that is humanizing healthcare by providing plans that increase savings without sacrificing high-quality care. Gene shares insights on how members become consumers of healthcare by providing tools and information to make informed decisions about their 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

Reverification season creates a tsunami of eligibility checks and payor changes. In this live demo, we showed how automation in EVB reduces bottlenecks, cuts denials, and supports staff during the busiest time of year. 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/