The HiFi Health News Podcast

HiFi Health News
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The American healthcare landscape often confounds and confuses patients as they try to navigate their care and financial responsibilities. The system is in need of change, but sweeping improvement isn’t coming tomorrow. The HiFi Health News Podcast aims to help patients become more informed consumers of healthcare.

  1. Mar 20

    Don’t forget to pack your meds (and other healthcare tips for traveling)

    Whether your travel plans involve a short car ride or a long flight, you shouldn’t ignore your healthcare needs while away from home. This week, Shawn Stack from the Healthcare Financial Management Association discusses tips for travelers.

    5 min

  2. Mar 5

    How to make your healthcare more affordable

    Healthcare is expensive and getting more so all the time. This week, Adrienne Moore from Banner Health discusses alternatives to pricey health insurance and how to get financial assistance, even if you have coverage.

    6 min

  3. Mar 2

    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    Andrew Mahler of Clearwater Security discuss the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, better known as HIPAA. Topics include who has to comply with HIPAA and a review of specific scenarios and whether they’re violations.

    19 min

  4. Feb 4

    The changing role of AI in healthcare

    As healthcare costs rise and appointments become harder to get due to workforce shortages, more patients are turning to AI tools. In this episode, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD from NORC at the University of Chicago discusses recent research on healthcare AI and how to use it effectively.

    15 min

  5. Feb 3

    Financial perspectives from a family caregiver ( Part 2)

    In this episode, the discussion continues with Erica Olenski about caring for her son August while he battled pediatric cancer. Olenski details how technology can help or hinder the caregiving process, the role of palliative care and August’s legacy. August's Artists: https://www.augustsartists.org/

    23 min

  6. Jan 7

    Financial perspectives from a family caregiver

    Managing one’s own healthcare can be difficult, but additional complications enter the picture when involved as a caregiver. In this episode, Erica Olenski talks about her experiences managing the care of her son August while he battled pediatric cancer.

    18 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    How to make the most of MyChart, with Epic's Taylor Seale

    Epic is the most widely used electronic health record system in the United States, and its patient portal, MyChart, provides access to your medical records, appointments, messaging and more. This week, Taylor Seale from Epic discusses how to get the most of out your patient portal.

    12 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Listen to this before choosing your next health plan

    If you get health insurance from your employer and are in the midst of open enrollment season, it’s time to buckle down and do some homework to find the best option. In this episode, Justin Held of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans discusses different types of health plans and how to decide what’s right for you.

    21 min
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The American healthcare landscape often confounds and confuses patients as they try to navigate their care and financial responsibilities. The system is in need of change, but sweeping improvement isn’t coming tomorrow. The HiFi Health News Podcast aims to help patients become more informed consumers of healthcare.

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  • Creator
    HiFi Health News
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Copyright
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