AI, ML, DL, and NLP in healthcare looks like the alphabet soup of acronyms in the world Artificial Intelligence. To clear things up we've rounded up some of our best episodes about how the use of artificial intelligence is changing healthcare for the better. Listen in as our hosts and their guests navigate the latest in AI.

AI in Healthcare

This playlist features a curated selection of radio and podcast episodes exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. From diagnosing diseases with greater accuracy to streamlining hospital operations and enhancing patient care, each episode delves into the real-world applications, ethical considerations, and future potential of AI in medical settings. Hear from doctors, researchers, tech innovators, and patients as they share insights and experiences on how AI is reshaping the way healthcare is delivered and received.

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Welcome to “Revenue Cycle Optimized,” where you will find exclusive insights and practical advice to optimize and transform your healthcare practice’s financial health and operations.

Stuart Newsome, CPCO, hosts a lineup of industry leaders – healthcare executives, frontline professionals, tech innovators, and more – to unpack key strategies for optimizing every aspect of the revenue cycle. Think everything from patient access improvements and workflow enhancements to advanced coding practices and effective claims management strategy. We also highlight the impact of AI and automation in transforming these processes.

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Lab Revolution In The Age Of AI And Access

How do today’s diagnostic laboratories grow, stay compliant, and remain profitable while facing staffing shortages, payer complexity, and soaring demand for advanced testing? On this special episode, they sit down with Ashish Dua, President and Co-Founder of Glidian, a company recently welcomed into the Infinx family. With deep expertise in laboratory workflows and prior authorization automation, Ashish shares how Glidian is helping labs—from scrappy startups to academic medical centers—scale faster, reduce overhead, and win physician loyalty by solving access barriers. The conversation explores how AI is transforming lab revenue cycle operations, not just by removing administrative burden, but by enabling entirely new workflows—such as acting as prior auth agents for physicians and training algorithms to interpret analog responses from payers. We’ll also discuss how shifting the burden of prior authorization from providers to labs is creating a new dynamic where labs can move from being cost centers to true revenue drivers. Ashish brings perspective from working with labs that perform high-volume molecular diagnostics, including non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and hereditary cancer screenings like BRCA1/2, offering a timely view into what it really takes to operate a modern, financially sustainable lab in 2025.

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Revenue Cycle Optimized: Lab Revolution in the Age of AI and Access

Host Dr. Jay Anders welcomes back David Lareau, CEO of Medicomp Systems. Together they discuss a variety of topics and trends, ranging from interoperability to ambient listening technologies, practical uses and considerations of AI and LLMs, the importance of a clinical data source of truth, and multidisciplinary care planning trends in the global market.

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Tell Me Where IT Hurts: David Lareau, CEO, Medicomp Systems

RCM Leadership That Gets Results in Coding Teams

Managing a coding team in today’s revenue cycle landscape is no small task—especially when that team is remote, the claims are complex, and the pressure is high. In this session, Jessica Watson, Facility Coding Manager at Infinx, joins host Stuart Newsome for an unfiltered look at what makes an RCM coding leader effective. Jessica shares how she balances performance metrics with coder wellbeing, builds a culture of transparency and accountability across remote teams, and addresses common pitfalls like documentation ambiguity, productivity burnout, and denial patterns. Jessica breaks down what it really takes to build trust, accuracy, and efficiency in a modern coding department. Whether you’re leading a coding team or just want to understand what “good” looks like in the world of facility coding and revenue cycle management, this episode delivers real-world tactics and frameworks you can use today.

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Revenue Cycle Optimized: RCM Leadership That Gets Results in Coding Teams

Prior Auth Reform Pledge and What Comes Next

On June 23, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a voluntary pledge from major U.S. health insurers to reform prior authorization (PA) processes. This initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve timely access to care for millions of Americans. On this episode, we delve into the specifics of the announcement, examine the historical context of prior authorization reforms, and discuss the real-world implications for healthcare providers and patients. We’ll also explore how these changes align with ongoing conversations we’re having with clients and what steps providers can take to prepare for the evolving landscape.

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Revenue Cycle Optimized: Prior Auth Reform Pledge and What Comes Next

On this episode, host Adam Russo welcomes Scott Bennett, Esq., Executive Vice President, Provider Relations, The Phia Group. Adam and Scott discuss how and how fast AI is changing healthcare for payers, providers, and patients.

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Health Cent$: AI with Scott Bennett, Esq., EVP, Provider Relations, The Phia Group

S1E2: Getting AI Right
On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes Growth Stategy CEO and This Just In Radio host Justin Barnes. As a healthcare business stategist Justin discusses the importance of responsible AI and leadership in an AI powered world.

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AI Amplified: Getting AI Right with Justin Barnes

Faxed orders, scanned attachments, and inbox folders shouldn’t be the reason prior authorizations are delayed. Yet for many radiology groups, that’s still the case. Manual document capture creates friction at the front of the process—forcing staff to rename, sort, and route incoming faxes before a prior auth can even begin. In this episode, we explore how automating document capture accelerates the entire prior authorization workflow. From identifying STAT orders to extracting key order details and triggering auth submissions, we’ll walk through how imaging centers are using AI-driven tools to minimize lag, reduce errors, and scale operations without burning out staff. Joining us is Charulata Nevatia, a healthcare product leader with deep experience in workflow automation. She’ll share what high-performing radiology groups are doing differently and what steps you can take to modernize intake and boost auth readiness.

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Revenue Cycle Optimized: From Fax to Future in Radiology Prior Authorization Workflows

CMS is rolling out prior authorization for traditional Medicare. This Office Hours panel breaks down what the WISeR model means for providers, how AI is involved, and what steps to take now—whether you're in a test state or watching for what's next.

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Revenue Cycle Optimized: Medicare Fee for Service Meets Prior Authorization

Radiology groups face mounting pressure to maintain payer alignment, grow their footprint, and stay financially viable—but often, one of the most critical operational functions is still stuck in the shadows: credentialing. Join Rebecca Bairnsfather and Peggy Kelly—two industry veterans now part of the Infinx family—for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at why credentialing and enrollment processes are breaking down under the weight of today’s complexity. With experience managing credentialing operations for thousands of providers across multiple states, they’ll share real stories, actionable strategies, and a no-fluff assessment of the tools, tech, and expectations that define this often-overlooked function.

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Revenue Cycle Optimized: Why Credentialing Breakdowns Are Costing Radiology Groups Millions

A State-Level Guide to AI: What Every Medicaid Leader Needs to Know
Host Erica Olenski, VP at FINN Partners invites Sean Harrison, Chief AI and Analytics Officer for Acentra Health to discuss the Safe AI in Medicaid Alliance (SAMA) and what state healthcare programs need to know about safe AI in healthcare. 

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FINN Voices: A State-Level Guide to AI with Sean Harrison, Acentra

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Revenue Cycle Optimized: Lab Revolution in the Age of AI and Access

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