Podnosis

Fierce Healthcare hosted the second annual Fierce Health Payer Summit in November. Top leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare and payer industry convened in Austin, Texas, for two days of discussions.  

During the event, Fierce’s Emma Beavins interviewed several panelists on the show floor about what they think the ideal payer of the future looks like. In this episode, you’ll hear about improving the me...

Heather Cox, president of insights and empowerment at Zelis, discussed the challenges of achieving interoperability in healthcare during a recent podcast. She highlighted technical issues, diverse stakeholder needs and data silos as key obstacles. Cox emphasized the importance of real-time, secure data for payer-member engagement and suggested APIs as a promising solution. She also advised health plans on choosing technology partne...

Our early experiences as kids have a lasting impact on our health and wellbeing. From facing adverse childhood experiences to various social needs, kids are especially vulnerable to their environment, as their brains are still developing.

Schools play a crucial role in helping to support kids. However, our education system today does not do enough to equip children to understand their mental wellbeing and emotions. So argues Jessic...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Heather Bassett, Chief Medical Officer at Xsolis, as she shares her unique journey from practicing hospitalist to healthcare technology innovator.

With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Bassett discusses how AI is transforming healthcare administration and reducing clinician burden. Drawing from her background in both medicine and technology, Dr. Bassett offers practical ins...

Interoperability has been a major focus in healthcare for the past decade. It is crucial for systems to be able to talk to one another. A patchwork of laws allow for health data sharing today through electronic health record systems and health information exchanges.

But some states believe there are situations where sharing sensitive health data may actually do more harm than good. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Maryland has...

American Specialty Health Incorporated's ASH Care fall prevention program offers virtual assessments and exercise regimens to address falls among older adults. The program combines remote physical therapist evaluations, personalized exercise plans and coaching to improve balance and strength while reducing fall risks. Initial results show 60% to 75% of participants experienced improvements in outcome measures, with statistically si...

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has long prioritized quality in healthcare, but the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical role of equity as a cornerstone of quality. In recent years, NCQA has refined its HEDIS measures to be more inclusive and to better address sociodemographic factors that influence health outcomes.

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Rachel Harrington, Ph.D., assistant vice president of...

Cyberattacks against healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with new threats constantly emerging. 

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we dive into one of the latest tactics: voice phishing, or vishing. This form of cyberattack uses AI to impersonate voices over the phone to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya interviews Nametag CEO Aaron Paint...

In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving deep into the current landscape of clinical trials in the U.S. 

Various stakeholders face a complicated web of challenges in the system. Many patients, particularly from marginalized groups, struggle to find and get into trials. Meanwhile, with the acceleration of decentralized trial sites throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, some research programs are struggling to keep up financiall...

Introducing new technology in the healthcare sector can be a challenge, especially when trying to balance innovation and practical application. 

Startups developing products for a complex ecosystem, like a hospital, may not fully understand the needs of providers on the frontlines and all the dynamics at play. A successful tool should not only address a need but also make it possible for providers to integrate into their workflow s...

More than one million women reach menopause each year in the U.S. Menopause can bring on many unwanted symptoms and increase the risk of chronic conditions, affecting a woman’s health and quality of life. Yet many report feeling uncomfortable talking about this challenging transition in the workplace and with their healthcare providers. Many also struggle to find relief for their symptoms. Experts say employers and providers should...

In healthcare, the best solutions come from bringing different perspectives to the table. 

That’s the core idea behind Inlightened, a platform connecting innovators with a network of vetted experts, including clinicians, industry leaders, policymakers and more. 

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare’s Emma Beavins chats with Inlightened CEO Shelli Pavone. She explains why diverse viewpoints are essential for tackl...

In the last 30 years, HIV rates have gone down, in large part because of the game-changing prescription drug pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which reduces the risk of contracting HIV through sex by 99%. Since the FDA approved the drug in 2012, more people have started to use it, and HIV rates have steadily decreased. However, not everyone sees the same results.

The South had 53% of new HIV diagnoses in 2022 but represented only 39...

There are many complexities and challenges that can lead to inefficiencies and friction among payers, providers, and healthcare consumers in the payments landscape.

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Dylan Papa and Michael Bernabe to discuss fresh perspectives for healthcare payers on how to improve claims payments operations, meet digital demands, and enhance the healthcare payments experience for all.

Zelis built Zelis Adv...

Chronic kidney disease is a silent threat. It is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., yet 90% of those affected are unaware they have it. The lack of widespread testing means many, particularly in the Black community, face rapid health deterioration, often landing in dialysis without warning.

In this episode, Geoff Martin, CEO of Healthy.io, joins Fierce Healthcare’s Emma Beavins to explore how his company is tackling th...

With just a month left until the Nov. 5 presidential election, Fierce Healthcare's Heather Landi spoke with David Shulkin, M.D., to gain his insights on the future of healthcare policy.

Shulkin, a healthcare executive, served as the ninth Secretary of Veterans Affairs under the Trump administration. Notably, he was the only cabinet member retained from the Obama administration, after serving 18 months as the VA’s Under Secretary fo...

Certain cancer rates are on the rise, and outcome inequities remain a major public health concern. Getting into clinical trials is difficult, care is fragmented and treatments can be prohibitively expensive. Meanwhile, research for many cancers is underfunded. 

The American Cancer Society is on a mission to end cancer as we know it. Its venture capital and impact investment arm, BrightEdge, invests in early-stage companies developi...

Employers hold significant power in the healthcare industry. About 60% of people under the age of 65 received insurance coverage through their employer last year, according to KFF. 

Kim Thiboldeaux stepped into the role of CEO at the Northeast Business Group on Health in early 2024. The organization's members provide coverage for millions of lives.

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Thiboldeaux sits down with Fierce Healthcare S...

Healthcare worker burnout is a critical issue. Bill Charnetski, EVP of Health System Solutions at PointClickCare, reveals how burnout impacts both patient care and operational efficiency, sharing personal insights from his wife’s experience in skilled nursing administration. He advocates for leveraging health information technology to reduce administrative burdens, enhance job satisfaction, and minimize manual errors. The importanc...