Technology

Will AI Replace Medical Providers & Writers? Dr. Kelvas’ Perspective

 
Dr. Danielle Kelvas, MD, the Founder and Chief Medical Editor of DKMD Consulting joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels. Dr. Kelvas tackles the pressing question: Will AI replace medical providers and writers?
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Danielle Kelvas discuss the following:
Dr. Kelvas, can you talk about your professional background and your experience with AI?
What are the biggest myths or misconceptions about using AI in medicine?
Where do you draw the line between AI assistance and ethical concerns in medical writing?
What’s your #1 practical tip for researchers or writers who want to start using AI effectively?
How do you see AI shaping medical communication in the next 2-3 years?
What’s one tool or AI feature most medical writers/researchers aren’t using—but should be? 
Dr. Danielle Kelvas, MD helps startup founders in medtech and biotech accelerate growth and avoid costly missteps by providing expert medical leadership that ensures science, compliance, and commercial strategy are perfectly aligned. As a physician executive, Dr. Kelvas has generated over $400 million for past and current clients in a fractional medical marketing role, with a recent keen interest in AI.
In her free time, she helps veterans in-need to process their disability claims and plays golf with her Australian Retriever pup.
Website: https://www.dkmdconsulting.com
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Cloudbound: Navigating the Road of EHR Migration

 
Scott Mayo, the CEO of OptaFi with a mission to modernize Healthcare environments with a secure, cloud-first, high speed and cost-controlled digital landscape joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Scott Mayo discuss the following:
Tell me about OptaFi and your relationship to Infinite.
How do you start planning for a cloud migration?
How do you assess the full impact and cost?
How do you get the entire organization trained?
How do you maintain security?
How do you ensure compliance?
Scott Mayo is the CEO of OptaFi, where he leads the company’s mission to modernize healthcare environments with secure, cloud-first, high-performance, and cost-efficient digital solutions.
OptaFi, LLC—a joint venture between Sentara Healthcare and Infinite Computer Solutions—draws on the expertise, scale, and industry knowledge of its partners to deliver transformative outcomes for clients across the healthcare spectrum.
With more than 20 years of consulting and leadership experience, Scott brings both deep technical expertise and strategic insight to every client engagement. His portfolio spans providers, payers, and life sciences organizations, with a focus on cloud transformation, operations, technology strategy, joint venture governance, and pre-/post-merger integration. This breadth of experience uniquely positions him to help healthcare leaders navigate today’s most pressing challenges.
Before joining OptaFi, Scott served as President of LeapIT, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Impact Makers and SVP of Sales and Operations at Keane, Inc.
Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Susquehanna University and studied at the University of Miami Herbert Business School.
Website: https://optafi.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optafi
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The Unseen Threat to Patient Privacy: Your Printers

 
Jim LaRoe the CEO of Symphion, a software and services company specializing in print fleet cybersecurity for healthcare joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jim LaRoe discuss the following:
Let’s talk about the original mission you set out to achieve when you created Symphion. Could you share more about the industry challenge you saw a need to solve?
What has changed since that time and what has stayed the same in terms of the printers’ vulnerabilities within healthcare and the unseen threat to patient privacy?
Securing electronic health records and medical devices are seen as positive advancements in healthcare, but why are providers still overlooking the dangerous liability of printers when they are used frequently every day?
Could you illustrate some real-world scenarios of how print-related vulnerabilities can be exploited in healthcare?
Could you share more about the approach your team takes by offering cybersecurity services to print fleets?
You provide a solution for this challenge, but as an educator, why do you think it’s important to bring light to this issue and what do you recommend healthcare leaders do to address it? 
Jim LaRoe is Symphion’s dynamic leader with a special combination of skills, experience and insight that has driven Symphion’s success since inception to the world’s leader in print fleet cyber security. With a specialty in protecting the healthcare industry, Symphion’s focus has been on continual innovation, seamless delivery, affordability of its solutions and a dedication to excellence in customer service. 
Website: https://symphion.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/symphion
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The Role of AI in Empowering Patients and Improving Breast Cancer Detection

 
Dana Brown, President and CEO of iCAD, a  global leader on a mission to create a world where cancer can’t hide by providing clinically proven AI-powered breast health solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dana Brown discuss the following:
How is AI in transforming early breast cancer detection?
Why is personalized breast cancer risk assessment important?
How is AI-Powered screening becoming more accessible with ProFound Cloud?
What is the connection between Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC) and women’s heart health?
How does AI help empower patients and clinicians?
How is AI addressing health equity & expanding global access to services?
A 30-year technology industry veteran, Dana Brown is currently as President and CEO of iCAD. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at Susan G. Komen and Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at United Way Worldwide. Ms. Brown was also a founding team member of multiple successful ventures including co-founder and CMO for MetaSolv Software, CEO of Ipsum Networks and spent the early years of her career at Texas Instruments and Arthur Andersen.
Website: https://www.icadmed.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/icadmed
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Transforming Healthcare Risk with AI-Driven Strategies

 
David Hamilton, the Chief Growth Officer at Zyter|TruCare where they drive better health outcomes at lower costs with holistic and equitable experiences creating happy patient and providers joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Health Care Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest David Hamilton discuss the following:
Tell us about Zyter|TruCare and how does your company help payers and providers.
What is “rising risk?” and why is it important to get ahead of it?
So if AI can help us intervene and help patients potentially stay out of hospitals, why are healthcare providers/payers so slow to adopt AI?
Explain the different types of AI and how it can help the healthcare industry become more efficient - including agentic AI - and why that is such a buzz word these days? How can AI help Star Ratings?
David Hamilton is the Chief Growth Officer at Zyter|TruCare, leading strategic initiatives to drive business growth, expand market presence, and strengthen partnerships with key payer and provider organizations. With extensive leadership experience from organizations such as Randstad Digital, Datavant/Ciox, DXC/Gainwell, and Cognizant, David brings deep expertise in healthcare technology, services, and business process solutions.
Throughout his career, David has successfully led digital transformation, AI/ML adoption, and enterprise-scale initiatives across both public and private healthcare sectors. His proven ability to manage high-value client relationships, particularly with top-tier payers and providers, positions him effectively to identify and execute growth opportunities aligned with market needs. At Datavant/Ciox, he significantly grew the digital health plans network, achieving exceptional client retention and substantial annual growth. Additionally, during his tenure at Cognizant, he oversaw the delivery of complex IT outsourcing and business process solutions for some of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations.
David’s leadership focuses on enhancing healthcare data interoperability, risk adjustment strategies, and payer-provider collaboration, ensuring that organizations navigate regulatory shifts and operational complexities effectively. At Zyter|TruCare, he leverages this background to deliver impactful solutions designed to improve connectivity, streamline administrative processes, and enhance patient-centric care.
Website: https://www.zyter.com
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Innovating Mental Health: How TARA Mind and Digital Tools Are Bridging Gaps in Care

 
Brian Dolan, President of TARA Mind and healthcare innovator at Red Cell Partners, who has spent 30+ years redesigning how consumers and employers approach mental and physical well-being joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Brian Dolan discuss the following:
TARA Mind focuses on mental health innovation. What’s one underrated strategy consumers can use today to improve their mental well-being?
TARA Mind is tackling mental health differently. Can you share a specific feature or approach that sets it apart from other mental health solutions?
What’s the biggest mistake people make when engaging with digital health tools, and how can they fix it?
You’ve worked with insurers, employers, and providers. Where do you see the most exciting collaboration opportunities to tackle systemic healthcare gaps?
What’s your #1 recommendation to improve workforce mental health without breaking the budget?
What’s your bold prediction for the next big disruption in digital health?
Brian Dolan is the President of TARA Mind and an Operating Partner in Red Cell’s Healthcare Practice. Mr. Dolan was a founding member of Rally Health’s leadership team and led the development of its health plan and provider system engagement solutions. He is a chronic health care innovator with 30+ years of experience focused on population health management initiatives and health outcomes measurement.
Brian possesses a comprehensive and balanced understanding of today’s health care system from the perspective of all the primary stakeholders (consumers, providers, employers and insurers). He was the primary architect of Rally Health’s Annual Health Innovation Summit for health plans and provider systems which focused on the exploration of the “art of the possible” in terms of innovative collaboration. He has spent the last 15 years focused on cracking the code to enhance consumer and provider engagement to improve health, care quality, cost and satisfaction outcomes.
Prior to joining Rally Health in 2012, Brian was chief customer solutions officer for ActiveHealth Management which pioneered the use of technology and data to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines of care through provider and member engagement outreach. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Hewitt Associates and Towers Perrin, where he was principal and Northeast sales and marketing leader.
Brian earned an MBA in Finance from Clark University and a BA in Biochemistry from Bowdoin College.
Website: https://www.taramind.com
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Reimagining Agentic AI in Healthcare

 
Ganesh Padmanabhan, the CEO and Co-Founder of Autonomize AI, a pioneering company enabling knowledge workers in regulated industries to have access to trusted, safe AI solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Ganesh Padmanabhan discuss the following:
What is Autonomize AI, and the value it brings to different healthcare stakeholders?
Give us a working definition of the term Agentic AI—and a few of the biggest improvements/use cases it will bring to healthcare?
Let's talk about the challenges and opportunies around data in healthcare: First, what type of size and challenges are we dealing with? What is 'unstructured data', and the challenges that it brings? And what are the opportunities and possibilities to meaningful transform our health system?
Autonomize has an important differentiator called "Compound AI”  i What does this mean? Walk us through a real example of how these specialized agents collaborate to solve a complex administrative challenge that’s impacting healthcare organizations and patients?
Ganesh, one of the areas you're most passionate about is what you call the AI-driven Enterprise. Paint a picture for how you see this evolving and integrating into healthcare, and what impact do you see it having on healthcare organizations, patients, and the system as a whole?
How can our listeners learn more about what Autonomize AI is doing, and how it can help.
Ganesh Padmanabhan is the CEO and co-founder of Autonomize AI, a pioneering company enabling knowledge workers in regulated industries to have access to trusted, safe AI solutions. Under his leadership, Autonomize develops AI copilots that organize, contextualize, and summarize unstructured healthcare data, reducing administrative burden while enabling data-driven decisions that improve patient outcomes.
A visionary in healthcare AI, Ganesh founded Autonomize AI in January 2022 after successful ventures in explainable AI and data aggregation. The company serves an impressive roster of clients including Top 20 pharmaceutical companies, Fortune 100 payers, and leading value-based care organizations. Autonomize AI is also a founding member of CancerX, part of the U.S. President's Cancer Moonshot initiative.
With over 20 years of experience in technology and artificial intelligence, Ganesh brings deep expertise in leveraging AI to unlock value from clinical and biomedical data. He is committed to developing patient-centric innovations that prioritize data privacy and ethical AI practices. His vision centers on making AI a catalyst for extending human cognition in healthcare, enabling organizations and individuals to reach their maximum potential.
Beyond Autonomize, Ganesh founded Stories in AI, a podcast and edutainment platform exploring AI's transformative impact through storytelling. His extensive career includes scaling venture-backed AI companies like Molecula and CognitiveScale, as well as leading growth initiatives during a 15-year tenure at Dell Technologies and Intel Corporation.
Ganesh is an active investor and advisor for multiple startups and serves as a mentor in Austin's entrepreneurial ecosystem. In 2020, he served on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's COVID-19 Strike Force on Innovation, helping leverage data for pandemic response decision-making.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Ganesh has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and other leading publications. He was recognized by Enterprise Management 360 as one of the 10 tech experts revolutionizing AI in 2018.
Ganesh holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calicut, India, and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.
Website: https://autonomize.ai
Social Media Links: X: https://x.com/AutonomizeAILinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autonomizeai
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Friska.Ai - Creating an AI-driven healthcare platform for patients from doctors – the ultimate preventative tool

 
Shaji Nair, the CEO & Founder of Friska.AI that provides an innovative healthcare platform leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile technology to empower individuals to partner with their physicians to take control of their health journey joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Shaji Nair discuss the following:
Studies show that preventive care is essential for promoting longevity, reducing healthcare costs, and minimizing emergency room visits, but it’s still not widely practiced. What are the barriers that stand in the way of broader adoption of preventative health?
What is Friska.AI is and why is this an important development in preventative care?
How is artificial intelligence—AI—transforming healthcare and preventive care in particular?
What sets Friska.AI apart from other applications? After all, there are more mobile fitness and health apps than ever -- measuring heart rate, hydration, steps, diet, and sleep.
Can you speak to any practices or healthcare organizations currently using Friska.ai? How are patients and doctors reacting to it? 
Shaji Nair is committed to leveraging the power of technology and human networks to address our most urgent healthcare challenges. He brings nearly three decades of international, executive-level leadership experience in information technology, business improvement, and project management to his role as Founder and CEO of several successful ventures including HWFL Company, Frisk.AI, and Kalari Corp.
Nair’s latest innovation, Friska.AI, provides an innovative healthcare platform leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile technology to empower individuals to partner with their physicians to take control of their health journey. HWFL offers EndocPM, a state-of-the-art AI-driven practice management platform specifically designed for endocrinologists by endocrinologists. Kalari Corp. is dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly school employees, to take control of their health, reduce stress, and enhance their overall well-being through personalized, preventive care, with a primary focus on diabetes, pain management, and geriatric concerns.
Nair divides his time between India and Arlington, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Bharathiar University. He is a SAFe® 4 Certified Advanced Scrum Master and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®.
Website: https://friska.ai
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Bioengineered Technology to Reverse the Cognitive Decline Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

 
Chuck Papageorgiou, the CEO of NeuroEM Therapeutics, a Tampa-based biotech medical device company dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s treatment joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimer’s and Health News Channels. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Chuck Papageorgiou discuss the following:
What are some of the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s treatment and cognitive health, and how are emerging technologies shaping the future of brain care?
NeuroEM’s technology has an interesting origin story. Tell us more about that and the work the company is doing in the Alzheimer’s space.
What is Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment leveraging Radio Frequencies (TEMT-RF), and who can benefit from it?
What evidence supports the effectiveness of this technology (TEMT-RF) for cognitive decline and brain health?
What is next for NeuroEM?
About NeuroEM Therapeutics®
NeuroEM Therapeutics is leading the way in the development and clinical testing of bioengineered technology to reverse the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Built upon a decade of groundbreaking research conducted at Tampa-based research facilities at the University of South Florida (USF), the company received the first Breakthrough Device status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Alzheimer’s disease. NeuroEM’s continued dedication to cutting-edge research is bringing to market a first-in-class wearable device designed for in-home use to extend healthy longevity using patented Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment leveraging Radio Frequencies (TEMT-RF) technology.
About the CEO - Chuck Papageorgiou
Chuck Papageorgiou is the CEO of NeuroEM Therapeutics, a Tampa-based medical device company committed to developing, clinically testing, and marketing Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment leveraging Radio Frequencies (TEMT-RF) to effectively prevent and treat cognitive decline caused by aging or Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Chuck is a market-proven Executive Leader, Business Operator, and Enterprise Technologist with over two decades of global business experience in leading organizational turnarounds, business transformation, M&A, and launching startups. Clients value Chuck for his experience, knowledge, and results-driven approach, as well as his ‘get it done’ mentality and passion for building strong teams and client relationships, and helping others succeed.
As an entrepreneur, Chuck has founded and launched multiple companies over the last twenty years, raising over $15M in startup capital. As a corporate executive and consultant, he has managed organizations ranging from five-person startups and spin-off divisions to 10,000+ employee global operations. As a Sr. Advisor, he has led or advised on global M&A and restructuring transactions worth over 9 billion dollars.
Chuck was a co-founder and the CEO of WorldWatch Plus--an AI-driven risk management company, sold to Dun and Bradstreet. He is a co-founder and current Managing Partner of Ideasphere Partners, LLC--an advisory firm that offers contract executive services and delivers expertise and hands-on leadership and execution support in strategy development, operations streamlining, technology architecture and deployment, turnarounds, outsourcing, corporate alliances, and mergers and acquisitions. His clients include Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, and Corporations across the globe.
A lifelong servant of his community, Chuck is actively involved with the Florida entrepreneurship ecosystem as a Board Member at the Tampa Bay Wave, and the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tampa, where he also served as an Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR). He is also an advisor and EIR for the Moffitt Cancer Research Center and supports several local initiatives that focus on the development of entrepreneurs and startup companies.
Website: https://www.neuroem.com
Social Media Links: X: https://x.com/NeuroEMTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuroemtherapy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuroem 
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Empowering Women to Navigate Perimenopause with Confidence

 
Alyx Coble-Frakes, CEO and Founder of The Agenda., a health app revolutionizing how women understand and navigate hormonal changes to improve their well-being and productivity joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Alyx Coble-Frakes discuss the following:
What are the most common early signs of perimenopause, and how can women recognize them?
How does understanding hormonal changes during peri-menopause empower women to improve their health and well-being?
What lifestyle changes can women implement to alleviate perimenopausal symptoms?
Can you explain the connection between stress and hormonal imbalances during perimenopause?
What role does tracking your cycle and symptoms play in managing peri-menopause effectively?
Tip: Remember, perimenopause is a transition, not a permanent state. Tracking your symptoms and patterns empowers you to make informed health decisions and advocate for the care you deserve.
Alyx Coble-Frakes is the CEO and Founder of The Agenda, a groundbreaking app designed to empower women by helping them understand and optimize their lives around their menstrual cycles and hormonal health.
With a background as a health coach and entrepreneur, Alyx has dedicated her career to creating solutions for the often-overlooked challenges women face, including perimenopause. The Agenda combines science, technology, and lived experiences to provide actionable insights for women, offering them greater control and clarity over their health.
Alyx has been featured on national TV, podcasts, and in magazines, showcasing her expertise in female hormonal health and her mission to change the narrative around women’s health.
Website: https://www.theagendaperiod.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAgendaPeriodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theagendaperiodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyx-coble-frakes
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