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Friday Jan 12, 2024
Revolutionizing Retiree Healthcare
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
John Dulzack, the CEO of RetireeFirst, the premier retiree benefit management solutions and advocacy service provider, proven to enhance the experience and outcomes for group plan sponsors and their retirees joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest John Dulzack discuss the following:
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and RetireeFirst?
The Inflation Reduction Act is ushering in some big changes and new policies. How does this affect retiree healthcare?
How can we distinguish fact from fiction regarding recent claims about Medicare and Medicare Advantage, including price confusion, coverage differences and MA’s complexities?
Can you elaborate a bit on how group plans differ from individual Medicare Advantage plans?
An issue we hear a lot about when it comes to healthcare for retirees is unmet gaps in care. Can you tell us a bit about gaps in care, their impacts, and how to close them?
John P. Dulczak, CEO and founder of RetireeFirst, oversees business strategy, growth planning, and overall operations for the company. Under his leadership, the organization has grown significantly since its inception and continues to expand its employee base among all functional departments. John has over 20 years of experience in designing and providing Retiree Benefits Management and health advocacy services for plan sponsors and their retirees. He began his career serving ERISA union and public sector health and welfare funds. He worked as a multiemployer benefit plan administrator, managing three health and welfare funds totaling over 30,000 members and dependents. He then served as the National Director of Taft-Hartley Business Development for Prescription Solutions before opening RetireeFirst.
Website: https://retireefirst.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retireefirst
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Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Jason Povio, the President and COO for Eagle Telemedicine, the leader in technology-enabled, inpatient care for sustainable healthcare resilience again joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Telemedicine Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jason Povio discuss the following:
Many of today’s hospitals, rural hospitals in particular, face a number of challenges, in delivering specialty coverage. What are some of most significant short-term and long-term obstacles that rural hospitals face?
How is Telemedicine solving the challenges faced by these hospitals?
What are some ways telemedicine is delivering long-term value?
What approach does your company, Eagle Telemedicine take to address inpatient and outpatient care for hospitals? What are some key differentiators that you provide?
Is it working? Are these hospitals seeing improvements as a result of implementing telemedicine?
Jason Povio serves as President and Chief Operating Officer for Eagle Telemedicine. In this role, Jason has oversight over all aspects of the business, including operations, program implementation, post-implementation support, credentialing as well as marketing and business development.
He has a diverse background in systems engineering along with broad experience in healthcare, working in large integrated healthcare systems in a number of operational excellence and executive positions.
Jason received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Masters of Science in Engineering Management from the University of South Florida along with several Graduate Certificates in Quality and Change Management. He also holds a Lean Healthcare Certification and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Michigan.
Website: https://www.eagletelemedicine.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/EagleTelemedicine Twitter: @EagleTelemed Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/eagle-telemedicine
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Alex Kleinman, the Senior Vice President & Global Segment Leader, of Healthcare at Genpact that leads the Healthcare business for Genpact and serves as Strategy Leader for the company's Consumer & Healthcare vertical joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Alex Kleinman discuss the following:
Can you tell us about Genpact and your role within the company?
The future of healthcare is data-driven, but can you explain how analytics is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)?
Can you share some AI use cases for our listeners to really understand the benefits to patients and the role of Genpact in the overall process?
How do you see AI within the healthcare industry evolving?
What do you see for the future of Genpact in the healthcare vertical?
Alex Kleinman leads the Healthcare business for Genpact and serves as Strategy Leader for the company’s Consumer & Healthcare vertical. He led Genpact’s Pharmacovigilance Signal Management SaaS business until its sale in 2022.
He’s known as a creative strategic thinker and problem solver that builds and mobilizes talented, diverse teams to drive transformation for clients. Alex previously served as Strategy & Growth Leader and Senior Client Partner for Genpact’s Consumer Goods, Retail, Life Sciences & Healthcare (CGRLH) business.
Alex joined Genpact in 2018 from Gartner, where he was Head of Corporate Strategy and Partnerships for its CEB subsidiary. His 20-year career includes stints within the Healthcare and Life Sciences practices of McKinsey & Company, the Advisory Board Company, and molecular imaging start-up Bioscan. His responsibilities within these firms included corporate development, marketing and general management responsibilities.
Alex holds a BA from Haverford College and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He is based in the Washington, DC area.
Website: https://www.genpact.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProudToBeGenpact Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genpact Twitter: https://twitter.com/genpact
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Healthcare for the Better
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
David Sides, CEO and President of NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest David Sides discuss the following:
Can you give an overview of how AI is already being used in healthcare?
Responsible AI use is of critical importance—especially in healthcare. How does NextGen ensure that AI technologies are deployed ethically and responsibly?
AI can naturally raise concerns about job displacement. How do you view the relationship between AI and healthcare workers?
How do you see the role of AI in healthcare evolving over the next 5 years?
What is at risk if the healthcare industry fails to embrace AI?
David Sides was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President for NextGen Healthcare, effective September 22, 2021. He brings a breadth of global commercial and operations experience leading premier healthcare technology companies to the role.
He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, where he led the Company’s worldwide commercial and operations teams. During his tenure, Teladoc’s revenues doubled in 2020 and are currently on track to exceed $2 billion in 2021. Previously, he served as CEO of Streamline Health, which offers revenue cycle management solutions for healthcare providers. David led the full-scale turnaround of Streamline Health, growing revenue, EBITDA and cash flow organically. Prior to that, he was recruited by TPG to serve as CEO of iMDsoft, an Israeli headquartered provider of clinical information systems and electronic medical records for critical, perioperative and acute care organizations. Under David’s leadership, iMDsoft delivered a more than 30% increase in revenue while investing in new systems and processes.
Earlier in his career, David worked for Cerner Corporation, a leading supplier of health information technology services, devices and hardware, from 1995-2012. Among other roles, he served as Senior Vice President, World Wide Consulting, where he led Cerner’s professional services in 24 countries and owned global P&L and functional responsibilities from sales through implementation for the business. At Cerner, he created new methodologies for deployment, new service lines and development plans for 3,500 associates, growing the consulting business from $643 million in 2008 to $1.031 billion in 2012.
David is a former director at EMIS Group, a major provider of healthcare software, information technology and related services in the UK, and at Streamline Health. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
David holds a bachelor’s degree in biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA and MHA from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Website: https://www.nextgen.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextGenHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenhealthcare Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgen-healthcare-information-systems Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextGen
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Monday May 08, 2023
Checkable Medical: Revolutionizing Home Healthcare and Telemedicine
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Patty Post, Founder and CEO of Checkable Medical joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Healthcare Channels. Checkable is at the forefront of home healthcare and on a mission to revolutionize the healthcare industry by bringing fast and accurate at-home test kits, tele-health services, and a line of wellness supplements to your home.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Patty Post discuss the following:
Tell us more about yourself and Checkable and why you decided to implement at-home testing into the heart of your business.
What made you choose Strep as the basis for your clinical trials? Why not Pneumonia or Laryngitis or Croup?
Why should consumers choose you? What sets your brand and products aside from others?
So your at-home Strep test is still in clinical trials. Any idea when the test will get approved? On your website, I saw several other at-home testing kits coming soon. Are you able to share when those will be available for consumers?
As someone with a background in the healthcare industry, do you feel that consumers will see more at-home testing kits for illnesses and ailments? Will visits to the doctor’s office become less frequent and maybe obsolete?
As a parent and a patient, Patty Post founded Checkable Medical to help families like hers save time and reduce the cost of care through innovative at-home testing kits. With three kids constantly cycling through strep throat, Patty was taking hours off of work to get her family tested to receive treatment. From time in the car to waiting rooms to delayed appointments, giving up 4+ hours for a negative test result was exhausting. That’s why Patty created Checkable Medical in 2019, to help people make clinical, evidence-based decisions from the comfort of home.
With accurate results, easy-to-administer tests, and a mobile app connecting you to telemedicine and prescription providers, individuals and families can now test, diagnose, and get prescribed in a matter of minutes, not hours. As a medical device executive and CEO, Patty has first-hand knowledge of the healthcare industry and is passionate about educating and empowering communities to take charge of their health.
Patty is currently based in North Dakota and enjoys spending time with her family.
Website: https://checkablehealth.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/CheckableHealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/CheckableMedLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/checkable-medical-incorporatedInstagram: https://instagram.com/checkablehealth
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Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
John Sebastian, the CEO of Health Carousel, one of the largest and fastest growing healthcare staffing and workforce management solutions in the US joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels. John discusses the important balance of keeping up with the digital trends, continuing to provide a personalized career experience, and ensuring we are contributing to an ethical and sustainable workforce in healthcare.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest John Sebastian discuss the following:
Can you tell us a bit about Health Carousel and the types of challenges the company offers solutions for?
Your company’s higher purpose is “Improving Lives and Making Healthcare Work Better”. Can you explain a little more about that and why it’s meaningful to you?
What trends are you starting to see & how do Health Carousel’s offerings stand out?
Health Carousel was recently recertified by the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices, can you talk a little bit about what that means for the company and the industry?
What’s next for Health Carousel?
John Sebastian is Chief Executive Officer at Health Carousel and has been with the Company for nearly 6 years. John previously served as President of Travel Nursing, Chief Digital officer, and Chief Marketing Officer .
Prior to Health Carousel, his career demonstrates broad business leadership across healthcare staffing, consumer products and industrial sales. He is an award-winning marketer and digital/e-commerce native, building successful businesses like Old Spice and Febreze. He also has significant sales experience, leading sales organizations that work with top e-retailers, distributors, and healthcare customers.
John graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in accounting and earned an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Stephan M. Ross School of Business.
His main drive at Health Carousel is to deliver on the Company's purpose: to improve lives and make health care work better.
Website: https://www.healthcarousel.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/HealthCarousel TikTok: https://tiktok.com/discover/Health-carousel Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/health-carousel Instagram: https://instagram.com/healthcarousel
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Dr. Robert L. Murry, the Chief Medical Officer at NextGen Healthcare, an award-winning provider of innovative cloud-based healthcare technology solutions for over 100,000 ambulatory providers joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels. Dr. Murry is also a board-certified practicing family physician.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Robert L. Murry discuss the following:
Describe what doctors are facing today in terms of information overload and this concept of “overtech.”
How did this come about and what approaches have been attempted to correct it?
What is your advice to those trying to combat this overload and ‘turn down the noise’?
How can technology be harnessed in a useful way?
As patients, what can we all do to get the best healthcare outcomes?
Dr. Robert (Bob) Murry joined NextGen Healthcare in July 2012 and was appointed chief medical officer in December 2021. He brings to this position more than 20 years of extensive clinical experience and background in health IT.
Previously, Dr. Murry served as the company’s Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) since May 2017. During his time as CMIO, he was the "Voice-of-the-Physician" across specialties, product safety, and government/regulatory affairs. Before becoming CMIO, he was the company's vice president of Clinical Product Management, responsible for clinical oversight and workflow design.
Previously, Dr. Murry served as Medical Director for Ambulatory Informatics and CMIO for Hunterdon Medical Center, where he continues to practice family medicine at Hunterdon Family Medicine at Delaware Valley.
He is board certified in Clinical Informatics by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Murry holds an MD from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas; a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Boston College; and an MA in Physical Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Website: https://www.nextgen.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/NextGenHealthcare Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextGen Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenhealthcareinc Instagram: https://instagram.com/nextgenhealthcare
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Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Jason Povio, the President and COO for Eagle Telemedicine, the leader in technology-enabled, inpatient care for sustainable healthcare resilience joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Telemedicine Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jason Povio discuss the following:
What exactly is telemedicine and what healthcare challenges does it solve?
What is the distinction between telemedicine and tele-health?
What types of hospitals are using telemedicine today?
How are patients benefitting from telemedicine?
Why is telemedicine an attractive option for doctors and how does a physician start a telemedicine practice?
Jason Povio serves as President and Chief Operating Officer for Eagle Telemedicine. In this role, Jason has oversight over all aspects of the business, including operations, program implementation, post-implementation support, credentialing as well as marketing and business development.
He has a diverse background in systems engineering along with broad experience in healthcare, working in large integrated healthcare systems in a number of operational excellence and executive positions.
Jason received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Masters of Science in Engineering Management from the University of South Florida along with several Graduate Certificates in Quality and Change Management. He also holds a Lean Healthcare Certification and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Michigan.
Website: https://www.eagletelemedicine.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/EagleTelemedicine Twitter: @EagleTelemed Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/eagle-telemedicine
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Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
A Revolution Has Begun in America’s Health Care Coverage
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Seasoned author and finance expert, Murray Sabrin, PhD, emeritus professor of finance at Ramapo College of New Jersey joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels. His new is book, The Finance of Health Care: Wellness and Innovative Approaches to Employee Medical Insurance.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Murray Sabrin discuss the following:
How healthy are the American people?
How can wellness programs improve the health of employees?
Why do most workers get health insurance through their employers?
Why is traditional health insurance so expensive?
What are the alternatives?
Lastly if you would, explain the "silent revolution" that is going on in healthcare.
Seasoned author and finance expert, Murray Sabrin, PhD, is emeritus professor of finance, Ramapo College of New Jersey. Dr. Sabrin is considered a “public intellectual” for writing about the economy in scholarly and popular publications. His new book, The Finance of Health Care: Wellness and Innovative Approaches to Employee Medical Insurance (Business Expert Press, Oct. 24, 2022), provides business decision makers with the information they need to match the optimal health care plan with the culture of their workforce.
Learn more at murraysabrin.com, and follow his commentary twice a week at murraysabrin.substack.com.

Monday Dec 26, 2022
A visually compelling data story called ”A Love Letter to LA
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
James Macion, a Senior Information Systems Analyst at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, and a data analyst for Artificial Intelligence LA (AI LA) joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest James Macion discuss the following:
Tell us about your Love Letter to LA Data story.
What inspired this project?
Can you tell us more about the data you collected about access to healthcare in Los Angeles? What trends and disparities did you notice?
How might AI present potential opportunities and solutions to the challenges depicted in your data story?
Tell us about the upcoming NFT auction.
Artificial Intelligence Los Angeles (AI LA) is a public benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; supporting the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) communities of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Our mission is to catalyze innovation through education, conversation, and collaboration. Our dedicated community explores the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other emerging technologies on humanity. We offer guidance and create professional and industry development opportunities by delivering programs and initiatives—on contemporary topics and multidisciplinary applications of AI— to serve our region.
Website: https://joinai.la/ffff/a-love-letter-to-la
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/aila_communityLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/ai-laTwitter: https://twitter.com/aila_Community Youtube: https://youtube.com/ailacommunity