33% of physicians say that a prior auth has led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care. In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, CEO of AKASA, shares insights into revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycles with AI solutions. He highlights the challenges of revenue cycle management and the impact of prior authorizations on patient care. AKASA's gen-AI assistants streamline processes, making staff more efficient and reducing adverse events due to authorization delays. Throughout this interview, Malinka emphasizes the transformative power of gen-AI in healthcare, urging action amid workforce shortages.  Tune in and learn how healthcare revenue cycles are being transformed through the power of generative AI solutions!  Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect with and follow Malinka Walaliyadde on LinkedIn here. Learn more about AKASA on their LinkedIn and website. Email Malinka directly here.

Healthy Co-opetition in healthcare drives innovation and solves industry challenges effectively. In this episode, Srinivas Velamoor, President and Chief Operating Officer for Corporate Strategy at NextGen Healthcare, delves into the significance of what he calls healthy Co-opetition in the industry, exemplified by the recent DOJ antitrust investigation into United Healthcare. He discusses the implementation of AI in clinical documentation, highlighting both its potential and real-world challenges. Sri also explores how AI can revolutionize care delivery by streamlining processes such as note-taking and decision support for physicians. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of placing the patient at the center of care and describes innovative solutions like a comprehensive digital front door for a seamless patient experience. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and how collaborative efforts can drive positive change! Resources:  Connect with and follow Srinivas on LinkedIn here. Learn more about NextGen Healthcare on LinkedIn and their website.

How important is the role of social determinants of health in the context of mental healthcare, particularly for children and adolescents? In this episode, Saul interviews Malekeh Amini, Founder & CEO at Trayt.Health and Roshni Koli, Chief Medical Officer Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, share their personal journeys and insights into the future of mental healthcare, shedding light on the crucial role of social determinants of health, the impact of data in mental healthcare delivery, and the need for policy changes to drive equitable access and early intervention. Malekeh Amini and Dr. Roshni Kohli emphasized the importance of understanding an individual's environment, recognizing that factors such as trauma, family support, and childhood experiences greatly influence mental health symptoms and treatment outcomes. Both guests highlight the need for comprehensive data collection and analytics in mental health, emphasizing the role of technology and AI as tools to empower clinicians and provide better, more informed care for patients. Dr. Roshni Kohli and Malekeh Amini underscore policymakers' need to focus on standardization, consistency, and equitable access to mental healthcare.  Tune in for a compelling and insightful discussion that offers practical advice and calls to action in mental healthcare. Resources: Connect with and follow Malekeh on LinkedIn. Follow Trayt on LinkedIn and visit their website. Connect with and follow Roshni on LinkedIn. Follow Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Sometimes, the most challenging aspect of an injury is not the physical pain but the mental anguish it brings. In this episode, Saul Marquez welcomes Grant Archard, an Australian Army veteran, to share his inspiring journey with Mainstay Medical's ReActiv8 therapy. Grant's military career shifted in 2005 when a parachuting accident caused severe back injuries, leading to persistent pain that affected his daily life. Despite trying various treatments, including radiofrequency injections, only temporary relief was found until he discovered the ReActiv8 implant, a less invasive option focusing on muscle repair. Emphasizing the mental and physical challenges of chronic pain, Grant encourages others to persevere in seeking effective treatments, sharing his transformative experience of not only managing pain but also reclaiming an active lifestyle, including completing an Ironman competition. Tune in to learn about Grant's remarkable journey, the impact of ReActiv8 therapy, and the crucial role mental health plays in overcoming chronic pain! Resources:  Check more episodes of this Thought Leadership Series here. Watch the entire interview here. Learn more about Grant and his life-changing story in this article. Discover more about Mainstay Medical on their LinkedIn and website. Read about the Mainstay’s ReActiv8 program here.

AI hype is high, but real use cases need exploration for practical applications. In this episode, Saul Marquez interviews Latif Khalil, CEO, and Nagesh (Dragon) Bashyam, CTO, of InteropX at HIMSS 2024, where they aim to connect with customers face-to-face and stay updated on healthcare technology trends. InteropX, founded in 2016, specializes in creating virtual data pipelines between payers and providers, ensuring up-to-date and usable clinical data for value-based care. Latif has extensive experience in technology and company management while Dragon is a technical expert in healthcare standards and regulations, and throughout this conversation, they emphasize the importance of focusing on business operations while letting technology experts handle data integration and maintenance. They also discuss the growing acceptance of healthcare standards alongside the ongoing exploration of practical applications amidst the persistent AI hype. Tune in and learn how InteropX can streamline data management for improved healthcare outcomes! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here. Connect with and follow Latif Khalil on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Nagesh Bashyam on LinkedIn. Learn more about InteropX on their LinkedIn and website. Email Latif here.

Technology can either improve the patient care journey or make it horribly worse. In this episode, Mark Townsend discusses his journey from cardiologist to healthcare innovator, emphasizing the need for tools in patient care, leveraging technology for improvements like sepsis management and conversational AI for dementia care. He highlights EHR limitations, advocating for third-party development to enhance capabilities, and underscores innovation's role in empowering providers and containing costs through AI and streamlined workflows. Tune in and learn how advancements in technology are reshaping the future of healthcare delivery! Resources: Connect and follow Mark Townsend on LinkedIn. Follow Bon Secours Mercy Health on LinkedIn. Discover the Bon Secours Mercy Health Website! About Memora Health: Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company’s platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.