Podnosis

Fierce Healthcare
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Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. 4d ago

    A look at CVS’ march toward a simpler patient experience

    It’s no secret that healthcare is complicated. Patients face escalating costs and significant complexity as they try to navigate their own health journeys. That’s why CVS Health is making significant investments to improve the consumer experience and simplify patients’ interactions with the healthcare system. Amy Compton-Phillips, M.D., the company’s chief medical officer, joins senior writer Paige Minemyer to unpack initiatives such as CVS Health 100 and discuss what the ideal patient experience might look like. To learn more about the topics in this episode:  CVS unveils Health 100, its new Google-powered consumer engagement platform A look at how CVS is leaning on 'agentic twins' in developing consumer tech Inside Aetna's investments to build provider trust Consumers' satisfaction with health plan apps improves with familiarity: JD Power See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A look at CVS’ march toward a simpler patient experience

  2. 6d ago

    HaloMD's Patrick Velliky explains why No Surprises Act IDR enforcement matters (Sponsored)

    In this sponsored episode of Podnosis, host Irena Luo speaks with Patrick Velliky, chief external affairs officer at HaloMD, about the No Surprises Act and the ongoing challenges surrounding the independent dispute resolution process. Velliky reflects on the original expectations behind the legislation, including the goal of creating a fair arbitration framework where insurers and providers could resolve payment disputes in good faith. He discusses concerns that have emerged around arbitration award payments, highlighting how delayed or missing payments can affect providers despite favorable rulings. The conversation examines potential enforcement pathways, including regulatory oversight and bipartisan legislative proposals intended to address compliance gaps and establish clearer penalties. Velliky also shares his perspective on the financial pressures facing physician practices and how reimbursement challenges may influence healthcare consolidation trends. Listen in for an expert discussion on the evolving implementation of the No Surprises Act, the future of IDR enforcement and what these developments could mean for providers, payers and patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HaloMD's Patrick Velliky explains why No Surprises Act IDR enforcement matters (Sponsored)

  3. Jul 22

    A more connected approach to prenatal care

    Despite the importance of prenatal care, recent CDC data show that access is declining. Fewer women are beginning prenatal care in the first trimester, while the share starting later in pregnancy or receiving no prenatal care is rising. Unified Women’s Healthcare supports women’s health practices and provides fertility services, maternity analytics, care coordination and other technology-enabled services. The company is exploring how those tools can help patients enter care earlier and receive more tailored support throughout pregnancy. Unified Chief Medical Officer Elizabeth Cherot, M.D., joins Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya to discuss the company’s approach, the barriers keeping patients from prenatal care and the role technology can play in expanding access. To learn more about the topics in this episode:  Family health provider Nest Health launches in-home prenatal services  Why UnitedHealth Group is betting big on doulas Wavelet Medical, Aegis Ventures partner on first AI non-invasive fetal EEG monitoring platform New Medicaid-focused doula provider Malama launches with $9.2M  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A more connected approach to prenatal care

  4. Jul 20

    Why clinician-led IT is the future of care (Sponsored)

    As healthcare organizations look to ease clinician burden and improve care delivery, health IT is becoming a strategic lever, not just an operational tool. In this episode of Podnosis, Chad Dodd, vice president of product management at Athenahealth, shares a practical perspective on how technology can address some of the industry’s most persistent workflow challenges. Dodd explains how AI-powered documentation, automated insights and emerging agent-based tools can help reduce administrative friction while giving clinicians more time to focus on patients. He also outlines where technology has limits, including workforce shortages, reimbursement pressures and other systemic issues that require broader industry action. A central theme is the importance of clinician-led innovation. Athenahealth’s development model brings clinicians, engineers and data scientists together to build tools that reflect real workflows rather than adding complexity to them. The conversation also explores why trust, transparency and optionality are essential to AI adoption. For healthcare leaders, technology stakeholders and anyone shaping the future of care delivery, this episode offers a grounded look at how health IT can move from promise to practical impact. Click play to hear how clinician collaboration is redefining the next era of healthcare technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why clinician-led IT is the future of care (Sponsored)

  5. Jul 15

    OpenAI’s health AI chief: ‘Bet on the models getting better’

    For millions of people, AI chatbots have become a new front door to health information. More than 230 million people use ChatGPT each week for health and wellness questions. With healthcare now OpenAI’s biggest and fastest-growing use case, the company is making a major push into the sector, rolling out enterprise tools for hospitals and personal health assistants for consumers. OpenAI has set a bold goal of ensuring that AI “improves health for all humanity,” and Karan Singhal is driving that work. A leading artificial intelligence researcher who previously worked at Google, Singhal joined OpenAI two years ago as head of Health AI and Artificial General Intelligence. His team is focused on improving the quality of ChatGPT’s health-related responses. In a wide-ranging interview with Executive Editor Heather Landi, Singhal shared his perspective on why healthcare is a strategic priority for OpenAI and how the company is rapidly improving its health capabilities. He makes the case for AI becoming a “silent background companion” for clinicians and patients and explains how it can serve as a bridge in a fragmented healthcare system. To learn more about the topics in this episode:  OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Clinicians, a free AI tool for physicians, NPs and pharmacists OpenAI acquires healthcare startup Torch to build out ChatGPT Health OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect data from health apps, medical records AI chatbot use for health information up 16% from 2024: Rock Health survey 40M people use ChatGPT to get answers to healthcare questions, OpenAI says See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    OpenAI’s health AI chief: ‘Bet on the models getting better’

  6. Jul 8

    Primary care’s AI moment

    Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and physicians should be learning how to use it thoughtfully. That’s the argument Shawn Martin, CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians, makes in a conversation with Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya. Martin discusses the findings of a recent AAFP survey on clinician AI use, why primary care is especially ripe for tech disruption and what physicians should be doing now to understand and responsibly deploy AI. To learn more about the topics in this episode:  Primary care doctors say AI saves time and helps them provide better care: survey AI playing a major role in consumers' healthcare decision-making, survey finds  Perplexity rolls out AI-powered medical records search; Doximity survey examines how docs use AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Primary care’s AI moment

  7. Jul 1

    ACCESS Model: behavioral health edition

    A new value-based care program for chronic condition management begins July 5. The Advancing Chronic Care with Effective Scalable Solutions Model, or ACCESS, offers vendors outcome-aligned payments for managing qualifying chronic conditions. In total, 150 digital health companies are participating, including some in the behavioral health track. How does behavioral health fit into ACCESS, and what types of services are participants offering? Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks with two behavioral health companies about the elements needed for success and what the model signals about where payments for these services could be headed. First, you’ll hear her conversation with Wes Knepper, vice president of clinical excellence at SonderMind. Then, you’ll hear her conversation with Jenna Glover, Ph.D., chief clinical officer at Headspace. To learn more about the topics in this episode:  A deeper dive into the ACCESS Model—Who’s participating, potential headwinds and how it could spur h…  CMS taps 150 digital health companies, providers for ACCESS Model  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ACCESS Model: behavioral health edition

  8. Jun 24

    Badges, bots and blind spots

    Cybersecurity has long been a priority for hospitals, but the risks are shifting as AI, biometrics and digital identity tools become more deeply embedded in care delivery. For health systems, the challenge is not just keeping hackers out. It is making sure clinicians can quickly access the tools they need while guarding against new threats, including AI agents that can move through systems at machine speed. Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks with Sean Kelly, M.D., chief medical officer of Imprivata, a digital identity security company, about why hospitals need to rethink access management, treat AI as a high-risk third party and build stronger guardrails around the vendors and tools connecting to their systems.  To learn more about the topics in this episode:  An emerging cyberthreat: vishing  ECRI flags misuse of AI chatbots as a top health tech hazard in 2026 How healthcare ransomware attacks shifted in 2025  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Badges, bots and blind spots
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Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Fierce Healthcare
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Podnosis

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