Send us a textAs AI becomes more integrated into our lives, many believe it will revolutionize nearly every industry, with healthcare being one of them. Ed Zitron is not one of those people.In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams speaks with Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR, on why he believes AI is a bubble ready to burst and the ramifications of AI on everything from patient care to climate change.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:24) Intro(0:43) Sponsorship(1:58) Should We Be Optimistic About AI?(2:52) Will AI Investments Be Worth It?(4:42) Why Are People Excited About AI?(6:34) AI’s Role in Capitalism(8:24) Are You the Customer or the Product?(9:34) Is It AI or Just a Chatbot?(11:47) Can AI Improve Healthcare Efficiency?(14:55) Can AI Improve After-Appointment Care?(17:29) The Ethical Issues with AI(19:32) Will Nuclear Power Fix AI’s Eco-Damage?(20:42) Will the AI Bubble Pop?(23:11) Is There a Role for Regulators in AI?(24:18) How Should the Public Think About AI?🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT ED ZITRONEd Zitron is the CEO of EZPR, a prominent tech and business public relations agency that serves clients nationwide. He also authors the tech and culture newsletter "Where's Your Ed At" and has written two acclaimed books, This Is How You Pitch: How To Kick Ass In Your First Years of PR and Fire Your Publicist. Known for his expertise in the PR industry, Ed has been recognized four times as one of Insider's Top 50 Best Public Relations People in Tech. His work blends strategic communication with insights on the tech industry's evolving landscape.🎙️⚕️ABOUT EZPREZPR was founded by Ed Zitron, an award-winning author, writer, and speaker with seven years of PR experience and over a decade as a reporter. The agency has successfully launched products and services for clients ranging from billion-dollar corporations to startups, securing both national and global exposure. EZPR excels at transforming nervous CEOs into top media sources and delivering measurable sales growth through media coverage. Known for consistently outperforming larger agencies, EZPR's primary focus is on achieving results that matter for their clients.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

In this episode, Douglas Heintzman, Chief Catalyst at the Blockchain Research Institute, and Ray Dogum meet to uncover the cutting-edge intersection of AI, blockchain, and personalized medicine in healthcare. With extensive experience at IBM, Doug provides profound insights into AI's transformative role in drug discovery, clinical trials, diagnostics, and mental health therapy. The episodes explore the potentials and challenges of decentralized clinical trials, consent management, and combating drug counterfeiting with blockchain. They also discuss the rise of AI personal health assistants, the ethical implications of AI in healthcare, and the innovative field of electroceuticals. Discover the future of healthcare through the lens of technological convergence, aiming for personalized and efficient medical care. This conversation was first featured on W3B Talks earlier in February of 2024. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Diving into AI and Healthcare 04:41 Personalized Medicine and AI 09:23 Challenges in Clinical Trials 18:36 Supply Chain Management in Healthcare 21:04 Blockchain and Drug Counterfeiting 26:16 AI Therapists and Personal Assistants 30:19 Limitations and Ethical Concerns of AI 36:05 Global Datasets and Training AI Models 39:35 Challenges in Healthcare Data Segmentation 45:31 Decentralizing Scientific Research 51:16 AI's Role in Peer Review and Research Integrity 55:07 AI in Primary Healthcare and Ethical Considerations 01:03:59 Predictions for the Next Decade in Healthcare 01:05:32 Outro Guest Links X: @DHeintzman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasheintzman/ Telegram: @DougHeintzman Blockchain Research Institute website: www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org Health Unchained Links Supercast - Sign up to access premium content Website Telegram LinkedIn Twitter

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Angie Bass, Executive Vice President at Velatura Public Benefit Corporation, James Agnew, CTO of Smile Digital Health, and Farhoud Salimi, CTO of Telstra Health. The discussion covers health equity, interoperability, and how technology and policy are shaping the future of connected care. They explore data governance, AI, consumer-driven healthcare, and all the associated challenges and opportunities.Key TakeawaysHealth Equity and Interoperability: The importance of providing health data interoperability solutions to all healthcare providers, regardless of their size or location.Consensus Building: The necessity of building consensus for data governance and technology roadmaps, with neutral entities like Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) facilitating collaboration.Policy and AI: Addressing the disparity between current policies and technological capabilities, with AI helping to bridge this gap. Entrepreneurial Opportunities: The democratisation of APIs and data is creating new opportunities in the healthtech space.Vision for the Future: More accessible and secure patient data, aligning with consumer expectations and leveraging technological advances.Connected Care Ecosystem: Seamless patient information flow across different care settings, highlighting the technical and regulatory challenges.Patient Empowerment: The potential for patients to actively participate in their healthcare through improved access to personal health information and contributions to their data.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

Earlier this week, Bunmi Ogungbe, PhD, MPH, RN, held the "Food as Medicine in the Black Community" summit at the Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. The summit convened over 150 thought leaders and changemakers to catalyze conversations around integrating the cultural diets of African diaspora foods and promoting Black-owned businesses within the growing “Food as Medicine” movement. In this episode, Dr. Ogungbe discusses some of the key outcomes from the summit, her involvement in the movement, and future goals. Dr. Ogungbe is a cardiovascular epidemiologist dedicated to using her clinical, research, and public health expertise to improve cardiometabolic outcomes among populations experiencing social marginalization. She collaborates on several community-engaged multi-level interventions leveraging digital technologies to improve hypertension control and management of chronic conditions. She is an emerging leader in community-engaged research seeking to advance cardiovascular health equity, both locally in the US and globally. 

Today on Amplify Nursing we speak with Dr. Tracey Vogel. Dr. Vogel is an obstetric anesthesiologist based in Western Pennsylvania. Her interest in birth trauma and training as a sexual assault counselor led her to her current position as Director of Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Perinatal Trauma-informed Care Clinic - one of the first in the nation. This unique service offers comprehensive trauma-informed care for all birthing persons with histories of previous trauma including shared-decision making in birth planning, multidisciplinary collaboration and communication, while also building patient trust, and advocating for optimal outcomes for mothers and babies. Today we discuss the importance of utilizing trauma-informed care in practice.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Julie M. Baughn, M.D. Sleep is very important for a child’s physical and mental health and plays a vital role in the development of cognitive and motor skills.  The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that up to 50% of children and 40% of adolescents have problems with their sleep, which may manifest as issues in school, mood disorders as well as relationship problems with others. What kind of sleep problems do children and adolescents commonly experience? When should we suspect impaired sleep is causing problems and do children and adolescents have some of the same sleep disorders as adults? I’ll be asking these questions and more as we explore “Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep Medicine” as part of our “Back to School” series of podcasts. My guest is Julie M. Baughn, M.D., a pulmonologist and sleep specialist at the Mayo Clinic. To learn more about this series, check it out HERE Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care. AMA Update AMA Update The AMA Update podcast covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from physicians and experts on COVID-19, monkeypox, advocacy issues, scope of practice and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | AMA Update videos | Audio transcripts AMA Moving Medicine AMA Moving Medicine From emerging issues to new innovations, the AMA Moving Medicine podcast brings you the physicians, scientists and all the leading voices making a difference in health care today. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | Stitcher | Moving Medicine videos | Audio transcripts |  Making the Rounds Making the Rounds This podcast features advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting medical students’ lives and careers. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast | Stitcher | Audio transcripts AMA Thriving in Private Practice AMA Thriving in Private Practice Private practices have been under intense pressure for years; the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the financial strain and highlighted the burdens faced by physician practice owners each day. As a private practice physician, you know you need skills they didn’t teach you in med school to make your practice thrive. The AMA’s Thriving in Private Practice podcast, launching this summer, highlights the experience of private practice physicians who know your pain points—like workflow snags and payor audits—and can help you navigate these issues and more. Don't miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast platform today. Apple Podcasts | Simplecast | Audio transcripts AMA Prioritizing Equity AMA Prioritizing Equity AMA Prioritizing Equity podcast illuminates how determinants of health uniquely impact marginalized communities, public health and health equity, with an eye on both short-term and long-term implications. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Spotify AMA STEPS Forward® podcast series AMA STEPS Forward® podcast series Hear health care leaders share how they overcame practice challenges by implementing real-world solutions that helped put the joy back into the practice of medicine. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | AMA Ed Hub™ | Audio transcripts JAMA Network™ podcasts JAMA Network™ podcasts Catch up on the research, opinion and educational content from across the JAMA Network™, including the JAMA Editors' Summary, Author Interviews and the popular JAMA Clinical Reviews series. JAMA Podcasts Ethics Talk podcasts Ethics Talk podcasts Ethics Talk podcasts explore the ethical and professional challenges that medical students and physicians regularly confront during their education and practice careers. Journal of Ethics | PodBean | AMA Ed Hub™ Stories of Care: A CDC Project Firstline podcast from the AMA Stories of Care: A CDC Project Firstline podcast from the AMA Through the voices of health care experts and front-line personnel, this podcast explores the intersection of infection control and equity and examines how access plays a key role. AMA Ed Hub | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Opioid Overdose Epidemic podcast series Opioid Overdose Epidemic podcast series Expert discussions and insights to help physicians and other health professionals address the epidemic of opioid overdoses. Learn about treatment options for pain management, best practices in opioid prescribing, standards of care and medications for opioid use disorder, harm reduction and overdose prevention strategies. AMA Ed Hub

Making healthcare preventive and better able to catch serious conditions earlier is a recurring topic for governments, health systems, and ultimately patients. As healthcare resources become scarce while chronic conditions and their burden on society grow larger, a preventive and more proactive approach to healthcare is undoubtedly part of the solution. There are many ways to go about it, with one emerging trend over the past few years focusing on holistic check-ups, providing a large set of scans, biological assays, and complimentary exams all at once on the same day, helping to give a broad snapshot of one’s health status. One approach that has triggered debate within the medical community focuses on full-body MRI scans delivered to individuals who can afford it, as the ultimate disease prevention tool. A detailed view of the inside of one’s body, based on one of the most widely used medical imaging methods. Some criticize the lack of evidence around the true benefits these scans bring to patients and health systems, pointing to the high price charged for them. Others testify to the diagnostic help these scans offer, lifting the veil on previously unexplained patient cases, and highlighting the possibility of taking action long before certain symptoms are expressed. One way or another, these reactions reflect an approach to medical screening that challenges traditional practices and raises questions. In this episode with the Founder and CEO of Prenuvo, Andrew Lacy addresses the main questions raised by this practice, offering new perspectives on how to apprehend these scans as a medical analysis tool, how they can complement existing care practices, and the complexity linked to the evaluation of the impact that these scans can have on health systems. An eye-opening conversation on what might constitute a part of future preventive healthcare! Timeline: 00:02:47 - Andrew’s background as a serial tech entrepreneur and his move into healthcare 00:04:15 - The idea behind Prenuvo and full-body scans as an early medical screening method 00:06:49 - What the Prenuvo experience looks like compared to a typical medical check-up 00:10:11 - The Prenuvo scanner and what it can see inside the body 00:14:41 - Can Prenuvo scans diagnose certain conditions? 00:18:44 - For whom are these scans for? 00:21:35 - Building the case for full-body MRI scans benefits toward health systems 00:25:39 - Making full-body MRI scans more affordable 00:27:30 - How Prenuvo leverages AI throughout its operations 00:30:21 - Empowering patients to drive long-term behavioral change 00:34:43 - Prenuvo’s plans for geographic expansion and growth What we also talked about with Andrew: Dr. Raj Attariwala This episode was made possible with the support of HLTH Europe! As mentioned by Andrew during the episode, we recommend taking a look at the Research section of Prenuvo’s website, to be informed about the latest in multi-parametric MRI studies and its applications across multiple disease areas. You can also find out more on PubMed for further studies on these topics. To dive further into the technology behind Prenuvo’s scans, head out to The Scan section of their website. You can follow Prenuvo’s activities on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, and get in touch with Andrew via LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Robert Duehmig, Director of the Oregon Office of Rural Health. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer https://www.kenjiulmer.com/

October 24, 2024: What happens when a healthcare organization is short-staffed and under cyber threat? Miroslav Belote, Director/ CISO of Valley Health System, George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise, and Scott Mattila, COO of Intraprise, dive into the tension between security and operational needs in healthcare, especially when third-party vendors and remote access are involved. Miroslav, George, and Scott explore the evolving world of integrated risk management, and how automation and AI are transforming cybersecurity strategies. Key Points:06:38 Third-Party Risk Management Challenges13:09 Integrated Risk Management Approach20:01 AI for Risk Management27:59 Assessment Types and Rapid Assessments38:50 Vendor Risk Management and Engagement43:46 Business Continuity and Impact Analysis47:19 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

The 2024 annual report from the Commonwealth Fund describes in detail that Americans face greater barriers to accessing and affording healthcare than those in peer nations. Now, nurses are overcoming those barriers to access through a new, growing medium: podcasting. In our Power of Podcast series, we explore how nurses are taking their expertise to the airwaves to share evidence-based care solutions, offering patients and the public vital, practical, and trusted information while also providing healthcare colleagues tools to improve education and care delivery.  Through podcasting, nurses are bridging gaps in education, care availability, and professional development, fostering better health outcomes and stronger communities.   In the second episode of our three-part series, critical care nurse practitioner Kali Dayton DNP, AGACNP shares how her podcast Walking Home from the ICU is mission-critical to improving ICU care and preventing the physical and cognitive impacts of long-term sedation and immobility by following the ABCDEF Bundle and keeping ICU patients awake, communicative, mobile, and autonomous and their families engaged and participating in care. Walking Home from the ICU dives into research from experts, experiences of survivors, and evidence-based practices of critical care teams to ensure that research is accessible, applicable, and practical for ICU clinicians so patients can indeed walk home from the ICU and return fully to their lives!   Find this episode’s resources at www.seeyounowpodcast.com and information on the podcast bundles visit ANA’s Innovation Website at www.nursingworld.org/innovation. Have questions for the SEE YOU NOW team? Feedback? Future episode ideas? Contact us at [email protected].

In this episode Gary Monk, independent consultant with over 25 years in the pharma and healthcare sectors where he worked in roles from R&D to business IT and strategic marketing, talks about the current state of digital therapeutics, remote patient monitoring, the potential of AI in healthcare, and the challenges with data integration. He also shares his personal insights on the use of wearables and their impact on health anxiety. Key Discussion Points: Digital Therapeutics and Integration Challenges Fragmentation in the Space: Many digital therapeutics are siloed, with individual apps that do not integrate well with each other or broader healthcare systems. Potential for Holistic Solutions: apps and digital therapeutics need to be more connected, for example, integrating with wearables or offering treatments. Uncertain Future: While optimistic in the long term, Gary is cautious about short-term setbacks, noting that companies in this space may struggle without proper evidence and reimbursement models in place. Remote Patient Monitoring and Virtual Care Excitement Around Remote Monitoring: there are benefits of remote monitoring, especially for elderly and chronically ill patients, allowing them to stay home longer and safer. Expanding Beyond Monitoring: Discussion expands on using technology not just for monitoring but also for providing interventions, such as reminders, voice support, and even predictive capabilities like fall prevention. Wearables and Real-World Data The Importance of Continuous Data: long-term, imperfect data may be more valuable than short-term, highly accurate clinical data in certain cases, such as tracking motor function. Personal Experience with Wearables: Despite his enthusiasm for digital health, Gary admits he no longer uses wearables due to anxiety caused by over-monitoring and lack of actionable insights. AI in Healthcare Cautious Optimism: While excited about AI’s potential, AI needs to be integrated thoughtfully into healthcare workflows. He points out that many current AI solutions are useful but not yet integrated into clinical practice. Ethical Questions Around AI: The conversation touches on whether AI should be used to predict diseases, especially if no treatment is available. This is particularly relevant in areas like Alzheimer’s research. Integration as a Key Barrier The Real Challenge: Both speakers agree that integration is one of the biggest hurdles in digital health today. As various apps and AI tools proliferate, getting them to work within existing systems, like clinical workflows, remains difficult. Example from Clinical Trials Even in areas like remote clinical trials, which are technically feasible, organizations are struggling to keep up due to complex internal processes and outdated systems. www.facesofdigitalhealth.com https://fodh.substack.com/p/ai-digital-health-pharma

On Episode #150 Jim Joyce and I sat down 🎙 with Ross Harper, Founder of Limbic. Ross is our first guest on the show that neither one of us had met before! Ross shared his journey from neuroscience to founding Limbic and diving deep into AI’s potential to transform mental health care: 🧠 The intersection of #neuroscience and #AI in mental health 🤝 How AI can enhance the clinician-patient relationship 🤖 The role of empathy in AI & patient engagement 🇺🇸 A UK startup entering the US market Fun mentions as always: Edward Kliphuis HLTH USA Jonathan Weiner Frontiers Health Amber Bullis

The 2024 annual report from the Commonwealth Fund describes in detail that Americans face greater barriers to accessing and affording healthcare than those in peer nations. Now, nurses are overcoming those barriers to access through a new, growing medium: podcasting. In our Power of Podcast series, we explore how nurses are taking their expertise to the airwaves to share evidence-based care solutions, offering patients and the public vital, practical, and trusted information while also providing healthcare colleagues tools to improve education and care delivery.  Through podcasting, nurses are bridging gaps in education, care availability, and professional development, fostering better health outcomes and stronger communities.   In the second episode of our three-part series, critical care nurse practitioner Kali Dayton DNP, AGACNP shares how her podcast Walking Home from the ICU is mission-critical to improving ICU care and preventing the physical and cognitive impacts of long-term sedation and immobility by following the ABCDEF Bundle and keeping ICU patients awake, communicative, mobile, and autonomous and their families engaged and participating in care. Walking Home from the ICU dives into research from experts, experiences of survivors, and evidence-based practices of critical care teams to ensure that research is accessible, applicable, and practical for ICU clinicians so patients can indeed walk home from the ICU and return fully to their lives!   Find this episode’s resources at www.seeyounowpodcast.com and information on the podcast bundles visit ANA’s Innovation Website at www.nursingworld.org/innovation. Have questions for the SEE YOU NOW team? Feedback? Future episode ideas? Contact us at [email protected].