Podnosis

Why UnitedHealth Group is betting big on doulas

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Maternal and infant health remains a significant challenge across the country. To support better outcomes for both pregnant women and their babies, in...

One man’s journey from gambling addiction to recovery and advocacy

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Sciandra grew up around gamblers. It wasn’t long before he became one. He gambled for more than 20 years, declaring bankruptcy twice. He kn...

How CVS Caremark is using innovative technology to simplify the prior authorization process (Sponsored)

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prior authorization is often cited as a major pain point in healthcare—but it doesn’t have to be. In this conversation, Dr. Michelle Gourd...

Shadow AI: Dos and don’ts for healthcare orgs

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How many doctors are using AI tools in a healthcare setting? It’s a question everyone wants answered, and one that’s impossible to pin dow...

Clinicians are burnt out. Peer support can help

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted burnout in healthcare. While not new, the challenge was compounded by the toll of caring for patients on the frontli...

The evolving state of exome and genome sequencing

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rare diseases, defined in the U.S. as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people, can take years, if not decades, to diagnose. About 10,000 rare d...

How CVS Caremark is shaping the future of pharmacy benefits (Sponsored)

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this sponsored episode of Podnosis, CVS Caremark Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Client Success Officer James Margiotta joins host Chris Hay...

Inside the economics of emergency medicine

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency departments are required by law to treat anyone who comes through the door. But the financial model behind that guarantee is under strain.&n...

The Fierce Healthcare team on the Fierce 15 of 2026

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 is one of our favorite projects each year. Now in its eighth year, the list highlights companies bringing new ideas and ...

Healthcare’s mixed Q4, plus insights from the Lake Nona Impact Forum

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare earnings season is offering a mixed picture of the industry.  In the latest episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Dave Muoio and ...

Inside Advocate Health’s ‘hospital room of the future’

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In five to 10 years, a hospital room could look very different. Advocate Health is beginning to build that room of the future today. The concept integ...

The building blocks behind measurement-based behavioral healthcare

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Measurement-based care is increasingly referenced in conversations across the behavioral health industry. Providers recognize the value of patient-rep...

Bringing down costs in dermatology

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dermatology may not be a specialty traditionally associated with high costs, but that is changing, in part because of the rise of new biologic drugs. ...

Why trust and community matter for dual-eligible care (Sponsored)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dual-eligible members are often described as the most complex population in health care, and many health plans continue to struggle with how best to s...

A closer look at Elevance Health’s AI strategy

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The buzz around artificial intelligence in healthcare hasn’t waned, and for major companies to keep up, they must invest in key applications. Fo...

How doctors are rethinking care as colorectal cancer shifts younger

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colorectal cancer rates are rising rapidly among young people worldwide. Experts expect it to become the leading cause of cancer death among people ag...

Have providers missed the mark on basic automation?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With all the talk about generative AI over the past few years, the conversation in healthcare has largely shifted away from less flashy use cases, suc...

The TEAM model arrives, ready or not

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On January 1, CMS launched its latest alternative payment model: TEAM, the Transforming Episode Accountability Model. The mandatory program requires h...

Cutting employer costs by steering patients to top docs

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are in a tough spot. Healthcare costs are rising, while insurance plan options may seem overwhelming or inadequate. The need for real value ...

A Fierce federal health policy checkup

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Trump administration took office in January, healthcare policy has been moving quickly, with changes touching Medicaid funding, ACA subsidie...

Inside Fierce Healthcare's Women of Influence special report

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, Fierce Healthcare’s Women of Influence special report asks a simple question: Who is actually reshaping healthcare from the inside? T...

The latest on prescription digital therapeutics

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a buzzy few years for prescription digital therapeutics, marked by bankruptcies, reimbursement policy changes and AI advancements.&nbs...

Conduent’s Mandy Huckaby talks AI, customer experience, navigating change

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Conduent is leaning into artificial intelligence to help clients navigate budget constraints, improve service quality and streamline operations, accor...

Q3 earnings recap: Plenty of uncertainty ahead for payers, providers

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history as a backdrop, for-profit providers and payers detailed the continued regulatory uncertainty and ...

Documentation, denials and AI: CorroHealth’s CMO urges strategic shift in healthcare (Sponsored)

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent episode of Podnosis, Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey, chief medical officer at CorroHealth, called for a strategic overhaul in how hospitals approac...

How can design help health systems be proactive?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida is among the fastest-growing states in the U.S. Demand for healthcare is also growing. Predicting community needs can help organizat...

The future of AI for health insurance

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The hype around artificial intelligence in healthcare has yet to fizzle out. The technology offers a significant opportunity for healthcare organizati...

How Hospitals Can Stop Revenue Leakage: Claritev’s Dr. Jigar Patel on Data, Transparency, and Reimbursement Integrity (Sponsored)

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this sponsored episode of Podnosis, host Chris Hayden speaks with Dr. Jigar Patel, Chief Medical and Product Officer at Claritev, about one of heal...

The consequences of 'alternative funding' for specialty drugs

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a newer wave of middlemen in the self-insured market: alternative funding programs.  The for-profit vendors claim to help employers save...

The policies top of mind for healthcare stakeholders right now

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amid a breakneck pace of regulatory changes under the Trump administration, healthcare stakeholders are scrambling to keep up. Experts are sharing lea...

The cold cap coverage gap and a cancer survivor’s push for change

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of Americans are affected by cancer each year. For many, hair loss is among the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy treatment, caus...

Rethinking payment integrity

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Payment integrity is top of mind as insurers face growing pressure to eliminate fraud, waste and abuse. Successful programs require investment in tech...

The push for women’s health reform, research and equity

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Democratic Women’s Caucus, a coalition of 96 lawmakers, advocates for women’s economic prosperity, healthcare access and safety. In th...

Employers urged to engage as pharmacy benefit laws multiply (Sponsored)

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lawmakers are turning up the heat on pharmacy benefit managers, with more than 1,500 bills introduced this year targeting drug costs, utilization rule...

A playbook to boost medication adherence

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Medication nonadherence is not new, but it remains a persistent, complex problem. Adherence rates hover near 50%—roughly the same as two decades...

Optimizing hospitals with Siemens

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 mak...

A conversation with Eugene Woods, the architect of 'Applied Hope'

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Banner Health’s venture development strategy

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corporate venture capital is gaining traction across industries. From 2014 to 2024, it accounted for nearly half of all VC deal value. Healthcare is n...

An inflection point for AI in healthcare

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transitions of care—moving patients from one care site to another—continue to be a major challenge in healthcare. Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare p...

Uncertainty clouds finances for payers and providers in Q2

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The case for trauma-informed care

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that women impacted by domestic abuse are significantly more likely to experience chronic health conditions. Survivors often live with ...

Direct contracting, real savings? Northwell thinks so

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As healthcare costs continue to climb, employers are searching for new ways to support their workforce while managing spend. One potential solution: d...

The case for proactive kidney care

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Whole health, whole new med school: Alice Walton’s vision comes to life in Arkansas

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Walt...

What employers want from specialty care

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are facing rising healthcare costs, and specialty care remains among the most expensive. For self-funded employers, even a few employees wit...

TeleTracking, Palantir partner to streamline hospital operations with AI (Sponsored)

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a sponsored episode of Podnosis, Fierce Healthcare’s Chris Hayden speaks with Chris Johnson, co-CEO of TeleTracking, and Jeremy David, co-hea...

Rethinking the mental healthcare model

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A growing number of healthcare stakeholders are recognizing the importance of whole-person care, which addresses both physical and mental health. Affo...

Hype and hope for AI in rural healthcare

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape healthcare, rural providers face a tough reality: limited infrastructure, staffing shortages, tight bu...

A bold bet on sharing real-time patient data

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Inside the evolving playbook for employee wellbeing

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are doubling down on efforts to improve employee wellbeing, but the approach is becoming more nuanced. Mental health, physical health and fi...

CorroHealth CMO talks payer denials, documentation (Sponsored)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent sponsored episode of Podnosis, CorroHealth Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jerilyn Morrissey joined host Chris Hayden to discuss the growing imp...

What’s next for tech-enabled home care? A look at the policy road ahead

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At-home care is gaining momentum as patients seek more convenient options and hospitals face mounting capacity challenges.  This week on "Podnosi...

How Grow Therapy hopes to prevent patient dropout during referrals

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 outco...

A pulse check on AI adoption in healthcare

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is racing into healthcare, but most organizations are still stuck at the starting line.  A new report from Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain &am...

Providers, payers brace for regulatory uncertainty

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The healthcare industry is preparing for significant regulatory change in the latter half of 2025, and much of the conversation on the first quarter e...

The rise of AI scribes: What’s the real-world impact?

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Human-centered design in healthcare

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Human-centered design is crucial in healthcare—but it’s often invisible. Rooted in systems thinking, it considers the broader ecosystems t...

Tech-Driven Care Navigation Is Transforming Outcomes for Complex Patients (Sponsored)

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 tackl...

Managing diabetes with cultural foods

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 whe...

Claritev’s rebrand aims to bring clarity to health care data (Sponsored)

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent sponsored episode of Podnosis, Claritev executives broke down the company’s rebrand from MultiPlan, its legacy of payer-provider eng...

A look at the gaps in eating disorder care

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough providers who know how to treat t...

How Oura is making the jump from consumer wellness to healthcare

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The use of wearable devices continues to rise, and as consumers become comfortable with the array of wellness features they offer, these companies are...

How AI is Revolutionizing Healthcare: Improving Efficiency and Patient Care (Sponsored)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Podnosis, Chris Hayden from Fierce spoke with Micheal McComber, Principal Solutions Architect at TTEC Digital, about how AI is tran...

A look inside the accelerator at Healthworx

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fro...

Caring for high-need, high-cost populations in California

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dual-eligible beneficiaries are among the most expensive and complex patients out there. The costliest 5% of dual-eligibles drive more than 40% of Med...

Fierce 15 of 2025: A breakdown

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fierce Healthcare unveiled its seventh annual Fierce 15 earlier this month, introducing the 2025 class of 15 companies bringing innovation and bold id...

The future of immunotherapy: a game-changer in cancer treatment (Sponsored)

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a sponsored episode of Podnosis, host Chris Hayden speaks with Dr. Steven O’Day, chief medical officer at Agenus, about the latest advancemen...

Ways providers can simplify patient billing

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that health insurance is among the most complex parts of healthcare. With many parties involved, and evolving approaches to plan ...

What’s next for digital health investing in 2025?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Digital health venture capital funding cooled off in 2024 following the fever pitch of investment from 2020 to 2022. But investors still see bright op...

AI, AI & more AI: The biggest topics from ViVE 2025

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health tech experts and leaders descended on Nashville last week to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the digital health sector....

How do certified community behavioral health clinics work?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. Certif...

The business case for investing in women’s health

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

How Congress may approach healthcare reform under Trump

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the election over and President Donald Trump officially inaugurated, all eyes in healthcare are turning toward how the sector might change. But a...

Dr. Biden, payer no-shows and tech M&A talk: The biggest trends at JPM 2025

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another year at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is in the books. Fierce Healthcare’s Executive Editor Heather Landi and Senior Writer Paig...

Learnings from Indiana's behavioral health system overhaul

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How hospitals can avoid common price transparency compliance pitfalls 

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Price transparency has been a regulatory priority over the past several years. While providers have had time to adapt and adjust, there remain common ...

Fierce Health Payer Summit Recap: What does an ideal payer look like?

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fierce Healthcare hosted the second annual Fierce Health Payer Summit in November. Top leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare and payer industr...

Zelis' Heather Cox talks interoperability challenges and the role of APIs (Sponsored)

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Cox, president of insights and empowerment at Zelis, discussed the challenges of achieving interoperability in healthcare during a recent podc...

Integrating social-emotional learning in child education

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our early experiences as kids have a lasting impact on our health and wellbeing. From facing adverse childhood experiences to various social needs, ki...

Healthcare AI beyond the hype: A CMO's vision for frictionless care (Sponsored)

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Protecting sensitive patient data from interstate exchange

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Virtual fall prevention programs could save lives and reduce costs (Sponsored)

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

American Specialty Health Incorporated's ASH Care fall prevention program offers virtual assessments and exercise regimens to address falls among olde...

Best practices for measuring health inequities

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has long prioritized quality in healthcare, but the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical rol...

An emerging cyberthreat: vishing

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cyberattacks against healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with new threats constantly emerging.  In this week's episode ...

Closing gaps in clinical trial infrastructure 

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best practices for health system-startup partnerships

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Closing the menopause care gap

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 condi...

Beyond the silo: How engagement fuels healthcare innovation

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In healthcare, the best solutions come from bringing different perspectives to the table.  That’s the core idea behind Inlightened, a platform conn...

How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Modernizing the Healthcare Financial Experience [Sponsored]

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

How do we prevent chronic kidney disease upstream?

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

Former VA Secretary Shulkin on the future of health policy

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Accelerating solutions to cancer through impact investing

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Certain cancer rates are on the rise, and outcome inequities remain a major public health concern. Getting into clinical trials is difficult, care is ...

The healthcare issues keeping employers up at night

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Employers hold significant power in the healthcare industry. About 60% of people under the age of 65 received insurance coverage through their employe...

Combating healthcare burnout while enhancing patient care [Sponsored by PointClickCare]

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare worker burnout is a critical issue. Bill Charnetski, EVP of Health System Solutions at PointClickCare, reveals how burnout impacts both pat...

A look at the evolving needs of practice management

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare providers of all sizes are feeling the impact of burnout, time constraints, and burdensome administrative requirements. This is especially ...

The future of specialty care: Innovation for complex conditions [Sponsored by Optum]

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Specialty drugs bring new hope to patients with complex conditions, but they also present unique challenges. In this episode of Podnosis, Heath Clende...

Minimizing plastics use and risk in healthcare

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. Research suggests that ingested microplastics can reduce fertility and increase the risk of cancer...

The future of health AI: Local governance, national standards

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we dive into a discussion with two founders of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). They share why both local pro...

How incentives engage and keep patients healthy

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to health and wellbeing, good habits are everything. But forming habits is a challenge and maintaining them can be, too.  To try to hel...