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Podnosis
Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or…
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PodnosisConduent’s Mandy Huckaby talks AI, customer experience, navigating change
Conduent is leaning into artificial intelligence to help clients navigate budget constraints, improve service quality and streamline operations, according to…
PodnosisQ3 earnings recap: Plenty of uncertainty ahead for payers, providers
With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history as a backdrop, for-profit providers and payers detailed the continued regulatory uncertainty and pressures…
PodnosisDocumentation, denials and AI: CorroHealth’s CMO urges strategic shift in healthcare (Sponsored)
In a recent episode of Podnosis, Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, chief medical officer at CorroHealth, called for a strategic overhaul in how hospitals approach…
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How can design help health systems be proactive?
Florida is among the fastest-growing states in the U.S. Demand for healthcare is also growing. Predicting community needs can help organizations be better…
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The future of AI for health insurance
The hype around artificial intelligence in healthcare has yet to fizzle out. The technology offers a significant opportunity for healthcare organizations to…
PodnosisHow Hospitals Can Stop Revenue Leakage: Claritev’s Dr. Jigar Patel on Data, Transparency, and Reimbursement Integrity (Sponsored)
In this sponsored episode of Podnosis, host Chris Hayden speaks with Dr. Jigar Patel, Chief Medical and Product Officer at Claritev, about one of…
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The consequences of 'alternative funding' for specialty drugs
There is a newer wave of middlemen in the self-insured market: alternative funding programs. The for-profit vendors claim to help employers save money on…
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The policies top of mind for healthcare stakeholders right now
Amid a breakneck pace of regulatory changes under the Trump administration, healthcare stakeholders are scrambling to keep up. Experts are sharing learnings…
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The cold cap coverage gap and a cancer survivor’s push for change
Millions of Americans are affected by cancer each year. For many, hair loss is among the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy treatment, causing some…
PodnosisRethinking payment integrity
Payment integrity is top of mind as insurers face growing pressure to eliminate fraud, waste and abuse. Successful programs require investment in technology…
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The push for women’s health reform, research and equity
The Democratic Women’s Caucus, a coalition of 96 lawmakers, advocates for women’s economic prosperity, healthcare access and safety. In this…
PodnosisEmployers urged to engage as pharmacy benefit laws multiply (Sponsored)
Lawmakers are turning up the heat on pharmacy benefit managers, with more than 1,500 bills introduced this year targeting drug costs, utilization rules and…
PodnosisA playbook to boost medication adherence
Medication nonadherence is not new, but it remains a persistent, complex problem. Adherence rates hover near 50%—roughly the same as two decades…
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Optimizing hospitals with Siemens
What are the main challenges hospitals face today? And how can they begin to get their arms around them while centering patients in their decision making? In…
PodnosisA conversation with Eugene Woods, the architect of 'Applied Hope'
Hope, when applied with purpose and action, can be a powerful force for driving change in healthcare. That’s the philosophy of Eugene Woods, CEO of…
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Banner Health’s venture development strategy
Corporate venture capital is gaining traction across industries. From 2014 to 2024, it accounted for nearly half of all VC deal value. Healthcare is no…
PodnosisAn inflection point for AI in healthcare
Transitions of care—moving patients from one care site to another—continue to be a major challenge in healthcare. Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare patients…
PodnosisUncertainty clouds finances for payers and providers in Q2
The first half of 2025 was decidedly mixed for many publicly traded healthcare companies, and they’re facing murky waters in the back half of the year…
PodnosisThe case for trauma-informed care
Research shows that women impacted by domestic abuse are significantly more likely to experience chronic health conditions. Survivors often live with untreated…
PodnosisDirect contracting, real savings? Northwell thinks so
As healthcare costs continue to climb, employers are searching for new ways to support their workforce while managing spend. One potential solution: direct…
PodnosisThe case for proactive kidney care
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 35 million Americans, and up to 9 in 10 adults with the condition don’t know they have it. Often called a…
PodnosisWhole health, whole new med school: Alice Walton’s vision comes to life in Arkansas
A new medical school in Arkansas has welcomed its first-ever class. The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM), founded by Walmart heir Alice Walton in…
PodnosisWhat employers want from specialty care
Employers are facing rising healthcare costs, and specialty care remains among the most expensive. For self-funded employers, even a few employees with chronic…
PodnosisTeleTracking, Palantir partner to streamline hospital operations with AI (Sponsored)
In a sponsored episode of Podnosis, Fierce Healthcare’s Chris Hayden speaks with Chris Johnson, co-CEO of TeleTracking, and Jeremy David, co-head of…
PodnosisRethinking the mental healthcare model
A growing number of healthcare stakeholders are recognizing the importance of whole-person care, which addresses both physical and mental health. Affordability…
PodnosisHype and hope for AI in rural healthcare
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape healthcare, rural providers face a tough reality: limited infrastructure, staffing shortages, tight budgets…
PodnosisA bold bet on sharing real-time patient data
If you work in healthcare, chances are you have limited visibility into your patients. A primary care provider might not know when a patient visits the…
PodnosisInside the evolving playbook for employee wellbeing
Employers are doubling down on efforts to improve employee wellbeing, but the approach is becoming more nuanced. Mental health, physical health and financial…
PodnosisCorroHealth CMO talks payer denials, documentation (Sponsored)
In a recent sponsored episode of Podnosis, CorroHealth Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey joined host Chris Hayden to discuss the growing impact of…
PodnosisWhat’s next for tech-enabled home care? A look at the policy road ahead
At-home care is gaining momentum as patients seek more convenient options and hospitals face mounting capacity challenges. This week on "Podnosis," Krista…
PodnosisHow Grow Therapy hopes to prevent patient dropout during referrals
When providers work together, patients are more likely to get their needs met at the right place and the right time. This leads to better health outcomes and…
PodnosisA pulse check on AI adoption in healthcare
AI is racing into healthcare, but most organizations are still stuck at the starting line. A new report from Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain & Company and…
PodnosisProviders, payers brace for regulatory uncertainty
The healthcare industry is preparing for significant regulatory change in the latter half of 2025, and much of the conversation on the first quarter earnings…
PodnosisThe rise of AI scribes: What’s the real-world impact?
AI scribes have seen rapid growth in the healthcare market over the past year, but reliable data on their actual performance is still hard to come by. Much of…
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Human-centered design in healthcare
Human-centered design is crucial in healthcare—but it’s often invisible. Rooted in systems thinking, it considers the broader ecosystems that shape…
PodnosisTech-Driven Care Navigation Is Transforming Outcomes for Complex Patients (Sponsored)
In a recent episode of Podnosis: The Pulse of the Healthcare Industry, Jeff Smith, CEO of Bamboo Health, sat down with host Heath Clendenning to tackle one of…
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Managing diabetes with cultural foods
About 1 in 10 people have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t even know they have it. Preventing and managing diabetes is only possible when you know where to…
PodnosisClaritev’s rebrand aims to bring clarity to health care data (Sponsored)
In a recent sponsored episode of Podnosis, Claritev executives broke down the company’s rebrand from MultiPlan, its legacy of payer-provider engagement…
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A look at the gaps in eating disorder care
Nearly 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough providers who know how to treat these…
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How Oura is making the jump from consumer wellness to healthcare
The use of wearable devices continues to rise, and as consumers become comfortable with the array of wellness features they offer, these companies are turning…
PodnosisHow AI is Revolutionizing Healthcare: Improving Efficiency and Patient Care (Sponsored)
In this episode of Podnosis, Chris Hayden from Fierce spoke with Micheal McComber, Principal Solutions Architect at TTEC Digital, about how AI is transforming…
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A look inside the accelerator at Healthworx
There is no shortage of startups and new entrants popping up in healthcare. But what do these young companies need to know to set themselves apart from the…
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Caring for high-need, high-cost populations in California
Dual-eligible beneficiaries are among the most expensive and complex patients out there. The costliest 5% of dual-eligibles drive more than 40% of Medicare…
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Fierce 15 of 2025: A breakdown
Fierce Healthcare unveiled its seventh annual Fierce 15 earlier this month, introducing the 2025 class of 15 companies bringing innovation and bold ideas to…
PodnosisThe future of immunotherapy: a game-changer in cancer treatment (Sponsored)
In a sponsored episode of Podnosis, host Chris Hayden speaks with Dr. Steven O’Day, chief medical officer at Agenus, about the latest advancements in…
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Ways providers can simplify patient billing
It’s no secret that health insurance is among the most complex parts of healthcare. With many parties involved, and evolving approaches to plan design…
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What’s next for digital health investing in 2025?
Digital health venture capital funding cooled off in 2024 following the fever pitch of investment from 2020 to 2022. But investors still see bright…
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AI, AI & more AI: The biggest topics from ViVE 2025
Health tech experts and leaders descended on Nashville last week to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the digital health sector. Senior…
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How do certified community behavioral health clinics work?
Over the past decade, emergency room visits for mental health-related needs have soared. But the ER is often not the only option for treatment. Certified…
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The business case for investing in women’s health
Women make up half the U.S. population and make most healthcare decisions. Yet only 2% of VC dollars go toward women’s health. A recent report, released…
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How Congress may approach healthcare reform under Trump
With the election over and President Donald Trump officially inaugurated, all eyes in healthcare are turning toward how the sector might change. But as the…
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Dr. Biden, payer no-shows and tech M&A talk: The biggest trends at JPM 2025
Another year at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is in the books. Fierce Healthcare’s Executive Editor Heather Landi and Senior Writer Paige…
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Learnings from Indiana's behavioral health system overhaul
The U.S. is in the throes of a mental health crisis. Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide more than doubled between 2000 and 2017 and continue to rise. As…
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How hospitals can avoid common price transparency compliance pitfalls
Price transparency has been a regulatory priority over the past several years. While providers have had time to adapt and adjust, there remain common…
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Fierce Health Payer Summit Recap: What does an ideal payer look like?
Fierce Healthcare hosted the second annual Fierce Health Payer Summit in November. Top leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare and payer industry…
PodnosisZelis' Heather Cox talks interoperability challenges and the role of APIs (Sponsored)
Heather Cox, president of insights and empowerment at Zelis, discussed the challenges of achieving interoperability in healthcare during a recent podcast. She…
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Integrating social-emotional learning in child education
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…
PodnosisHealthcare AI beyond the hype: A CMO's vision for frictionless care (Sponsored)
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Heather Bassett, Chief Medical Officer at Xsolis, as she shares her unique journey from practicing hospitalist…
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Protecting sensitive patient data from interstate exchange
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…
PodnosisVirtual fall prevention programs could save lives and reduce costs (Sponsored)
American Specialty Health Incorporated's ASH Care fall prevention program offers virtual assessments and exercise regimens to address falls among older adults…