Best Upmc Podcasts (2025)

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Driving Community Impact Through Medicaid Innovation at UPMC 18:30

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In this episode, Brendan Harris, president of UPMC for You and state programs, shares how initiatives like the Pathways to Work program and Neighborhood Centers are addressing social determinants of health, supporting Medicaid members, and strengthening local communities.By Becker's Healthcare

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The 229 Podcast: Breaking Down UPMC’s Ambitious Epic Implementation with Chris Carmody 35:15

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September 11, 2025: Chris Carmody, CTO and SVP at UPMC, discusses their ambitious Epic implementation less than a month out. How does UPMC consolidate 10 different EHR systems serving 108,000 users while maintaining 43 million daily transactions? They discuss their controversial two-wave strategy, the new AI voice analytics model they're launching …

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157: How Academic Pathology Programs Can Prepare for AI | UPMC Podcast 38:52

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Send us a text “AI in Pathology Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here. Are You Ready?” From confusion to clarity — that’s what this episode is all about. I sat down with Drs. Liron Pantanowitz, Hooman Rashidi, and Matthew Hanna to dissect one of the most important and comprehensive AI-in-pathology resources ever created: the 7-part Modern Pathology seri…

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The 229 Podcast: Necessary AI Oversight and Drawing the Hard Lines with Matt Sullivan 35:40

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September 18, 2025: Matt Sullivan, MD, CMIO for Advocate Health, explores the complex realities of scaling healthcare technology across massive merged organizations. Matt reveals the hard lines his organization draws around cybersecurity and AI safety while discussing the gray areas where clinical workflows must adapt. The conversation delves into …

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Camán Caint S09E06: The Kilkenny club championships are heating up with the leagues finals down for decision this weekend. 1:21:19

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Martin is joind in studio by Áine and Lillian this week. We look ahead to the Senior and Intermediate league finals which are down for decision this weekend. The crew will also take a look ahead to those who will be playing in the first round games and who may be heading to the dreaded relegation final. We also have a report from our youg reporter …

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Charting the Path for Electronic Prior Authorization 23:19

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In this episode, Steven Berkow, Senior Advisor for Value-based Care at InterSystems, and Robert Tennant, Executive Director of the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange, discuss the evolving landscape of ePrior authorization. They share insights on regulatory changes, industry collaboration, and what healthcare leaders should know as the 2027 c…

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Executive Interview: Shrinking the Gap Between Idea and Reality with Nishith Khandwala 22:43

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September 17, 2025: Healthcare is notorious for changing slowly, but does it have to be? Nishith Khandwala, Co-Founder of Bunkerhill Health, is breaking down the walls between an idea and life-saving reality. Nishith reveals how major health systems are now identifying thousands of at-risk patients through automated clinical workflows, including th…

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162: How Color Impacts Every Diagnosis |Color Calibration in Digital Pathology w/ Tom Kimpe (Barco) and Monika Lamba Saini 1:25:43

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Send us a text What if up to 35% of the diagnostic color data on your pathology slides never reaches your eyes—just because of your monitor? In this episode, sponsored by Barco, I sit down with Dr. Monika Lamba Saini (ADC Therapeutics) and Tom Kimpe (Barco) to uncover why color calibration in digital pathology isn’t optional anymore—it’s critical f…

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161: 7 Secrets to Smarter AI in Cancer Care | Lessons from NCCN Summit 35:30

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Send us a text 7 Counterintuitive Secrets from NCCN’s 2025 AI in Cancer Care Summit When the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) gathers healthcare leaders, people listen. I attended the 2025 Policy Summit on the evolving AI landscape in cancer care—and walked away with insights that were raw, practical, and surprisingly hopeful. Instead o…

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Zack Myers, National General Manager at SCAN Health Plan 13:23

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In this episode, Zack Myers, National General Manager at SCAN Health Plan, discusses the organization’s expansion into new markets, its nonprofit approach to provider partnerships, and how innovative models like iSNPs are improving care and independence for seniors.By Becker's Healthcare

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Episode 232 | Lisa Jacobs, US President at eCential Robotics | Founding STRIPES & Leading Innovation in Medtech 28:30

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In this episode, Duane Mancini chats with Lisa Jacobs, US President of eCential Robotics and Founder of STRIPES. With over 20 years of experience in orthopedics, robotics, and spine, Lisa delves into her motivations, challenges, and significant career milestones, including her personal connection to orthopedics through her brother's medical conditi…

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Newsday: Possible Government Shutdown and Epic's Big Ambient Push with Ryan Bengtson 37:18

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September 15, 2025: Patients now walk into doctors' offices armed with AI-generated diagnoses and treatment plans—but what happens when ChatGPT becomes your primary care physician? Ryan Bengtson, CEO and Board member at Panda Health, joins the This Week Health team to dive into this shifting dynamic while confronting an imminent government shutdown…

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Mack McGee, Chief Marketing Officer at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield 14:11

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In this episode, Mack McGee, Chief Marketing Officer at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, shares how the organization earned top marks for customer experience in Forrester’s 2025 rankings and discusses the importance of trust, personalization, and simplifying healthcare interactions for members.By Becker's Healthcare

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Camán Caint S09E05: With the knockout games around the corner we look back at the Kilkenny camogie league/championship 1:13:51

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Martin is joind in studio by Paul and Lillian this week. We hear from Katie Long who is the grandaughter of former Kilkenny GAA referee Paschal Long, katie has taken up refereeing and she even got to referee in Croke Park at this years All-Ireland Camogie Finals. We take a look back at the games from the weekend and see who will be contesting this …

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Caring Through Loss: A Conversation on Bereavement 44:57

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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Wendy G. Lichtenthal, a leading expert in grief and bereavement care. Dr. Lichtenthal is the Founding Director of the Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. A licensed clinical psycho…

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42: Strength & Conditioning, Shori Sasaki - From Japan to La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano: Immersion in Spanish Culture and the Soccer World 37:23

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**Sit-down interview in Spain** This episode features Shori Sasaki, a strength and conditioning coach for La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano 2 in Madrid. He shares his bold journey from Japan to Madrid, strategic process to learn Spanish and immerse himself in the soccer world to earn an opportunity with a La Liga club. He earned his Bachelor's degree at Ore…

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Episode 231 | Walter Haydock, Founder of StackAware | Navigating AI Risk & Compliance in Healthtech Startups 29:59

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In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Walter Haydock, founder of StackAware and former Marine Corps intelligence officer, to explore the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and startup leadership in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Walter shares how his military background informs his approach to risk, decision-making, and company b…

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Newsday: Healthcare Under Siege - Cybersecurity Expert Ed Gaudet on AI Threats & Third-Party Risks 32:42

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September 8, 2025: Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet, joins the This Week Health team for the news. When SalesLoft's Drift chatbot breach exposes over 700 companies through a single API vulnerability, it raises an unsettling question: are we witnessing a preview of something much larger? The security experts shift seats and play the role of th…

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The 229 Podcast: Making Sense of Epic's Transformation - From UGM to Your Health System 36:23

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September 4, 2025: In the inaugural episode of The 229 Podcast, Bill Russell sits down with John Lee, MD - practicing physician and founder of HIT Peak Advisors - for an insider's deep dive into Epic's game-changing UGM announcements. Lee, who describes himself as "firmly in Camp Epic," brings a unique dual perspective as both a clinician and Epic …

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Camán Caint S09E04: With a full crew in studio we look ahead to round three of the Kilkenny championship 1:29:50

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Martin is joind in studio for the first time with the whole crew in situ. Paula, Áine and Lillian discuss the upcoming Senior, Intermediate and Junior championship games this wekeend. Áine and Paula give their predictions of who will do well and those who need to do well to avoid the relegation battle. Get new episodes of Camán Caint every Tuesday …

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Navigating Rising Health Costs and Alternative Coverage Models 13:51

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In this episode, Scott Burton, Market President at Providence Health Plan, shares insights on the growing interest in ICRAs, strategies to manage rising employer health costs, and how Providence is balancing innovation with long-term sustainability in a shifting insurance landscape.By Becker's Healthcare

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Episode 230 | Eduardo Palma, Senior Analyst at 415 Capital |Investing in Lifesaving Innovation & Strategies for Startups' Success 42:08

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In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes to the show Eduardo Palma, a senior analyst at 415 Capital, a VC firm specializing in cardiovascular medtech investments. Eduardo shares insights on his background, the emergence of Portugal as a VC hub, and the strategic advantages of their Munich base. The conversation explores 415 Capital’s origin, investm…

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160: AI in Medicine: Neuropathology, Renal Disease, Hematology & Cytology 25:14

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Send us a text What if the way we quantify pathology is more guesswork than science? In this episode of DigiPath Digest, I take you through the latest research where AI is not just supporting but challenging traditional methods of image analysis in neuropathology, nephrology, hematology, and cytology. From Boston brain banks to Mayo Clinic kidney m…

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159: What If Your AI Tool Is Lying: Hidden Bias in Pathology Algorithms 27:49

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Send us a text What if the AI tools we trust for cancer diagnosis are not always correct? This episode of DigiPath Digest takes on the uncomfortable but critical question: can AI “lie” to us—and how do we verify its performance before adopting it in clinical practice? Highlights: [00:02:00] Foundation models in action: Deployment of a fine-tuned pa…

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158: Multimodal Magic AI’s Role in Lung & Prostate Cancer Predictions 28:50

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Send us a text What if AI could predict cancer outcomes better than traditional methods—and at a fraction of the cost? In this episode, I explore how multimodal AI is reshaping lung and prostate cancer predictions and why integration challenges still stand in the way. Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [00:02:57] Agentic AI in toxicologic patholog…

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Breaking Down Silos in Health Plan Pricing Operations 17:31

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In this episode, Jay Deady, President of Price Optimization at Zelis, discusses why fragmented pricing operations create inefficiencies for health plans and how integrated solutions, advanced technology, and personalization are paving the way for a more connected financial experience across healthcare. This episode is sponsored by Zelis.…

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Interview In Action: Autonomous Workspaces and Omnissa One Event with Michael Robinson 11:30

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August 29, 2025: Michael Robinson, VP of Healthcare Solutions (Americas) from Omnissa, discusses what it takes to maintain momentum during massive transitions and Omnissa's vision for autonomous workspaces. As healthcare organizations face shrinking margins and accelerating digital demands, Michael explores how strategic partnerships with Epic and …

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Chronic Lyme - Is This a Thing? 52:25

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Title: Chronic Lyme - Is This a Thing? Target Audience This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants. Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Review the definitions of Chronic Lyme vs Infection Associated Chronic Illness vs Lyme Associated Chron…

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Navigating Payer Compliance and Regulatory Oversight with Cereasa Horner of CERIS 9:52

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This episode features Cereasa Horner, Director of Policy and Payment Integrity at CERIS, who shares insights on the evolving payer oversight landscape. She discusses the challenges of maintaining consistency across state and federal guidelines, the role of AI and predictive compliance modeling, and strategies for payers to stay proactive in a dynam…

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Keynote: The Future of Healthcare: Tech, Leadership, and the Next Era of Care 14:56

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August 28, 2025: In this Keynote Rewind episode, we explore how organizations balance the revolutionary potential of generative AI with the critical need for rock-solid infrastructure. Leaders share stories of mobile clinics outperforming traditional facilities, drone deliveries reaching remote islands, and home-based care achieving superior outcom…

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Camán Caint S09E03: It's week two of the club championship we review the games, we speak to Nicky Kenny U15 Kilkenny manager about All-Ireland final last weekend 1:22:21

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The club games kicked off in Kilkenny last weekend we look back at Lillians predictions and check out how teams got on. Martin and Lillian take a look back at all the games, no games this weekend as they take a back seat for electric picnic. We hear reports from one game in the Intermediate grade from our roaming club reporter we speak to Nicky Ken…

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Interview In Action: Threat Defense Centers and Cyber Communities with Dan Dodson 17:10

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August 27, 2025: Dan Dodson, CEO of Fortified Health Security, discusses how healthcare organizations are rethinking cybersecurity strategy amid mounting financial pressures. Dan shares insights from their Nashville Executive Briefing Center, where healthcare leaders are uncovering critical gaps in their security programs. As AI tools spread faster…

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Expanding Behavioral Health Access with Bill Harlan of Point32Health 20:48

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In this episode, Bill Harlan, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Point32Health, shares how his team is addressing access challenges, supporting members through navigation services, and building innovative partnerships to improve mental health care delivery.By Becker's Healthcare

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TownHall: Nursing Flow Sheets and the Art vs Science of Nursing with Anika Gardenhire 25:55

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August 26, 2025: Anika Gardenhire, RN, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Ardent Health, joins Reid Stephan, VP and CIO at St. Luke’s Health System, to discuss the complicated world of nursing. As healthcare faces workforce shortages and an aging population, the discussion examines whether current documentation requirements are actual regu…

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Episode 229 | Jessica Richter, Medtech Executive & Board Member, MedtechWOMEN | Navigating the Medtech Landscape: Sales, Leadership, and Women in Medtech 52:00

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In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes to the show Jessica Richter, a seasoned medtech executive and board member of MedtechWOMEN. With over 20 years in the industry, Jessica shares her extensive career journey from a medical device sales rep, through various leadership roles at companies like Medtronic, to her current independent consulting role.…

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UnHack (the Podcast): Creating Security Ambassadors and AI Ethics with Chase Franzen 29:54

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August 25, 2025: Chase Franzen, VP and CISO at Sharp Healthcare, discusses how they transformed their cybersecurity training into something so engaging that employees actually call it fun. But as AI capabilities advance at breakneck speed, what happens when traditional phishing indicators disappear and deepfakes become indistinguishable from realit…

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Dan LaVallee and Dr. Brandy Hershberger of UPMC 17:57

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In this episode, Dan LaVallee and Dr. Brandy Hershberger of UPMC share how the health system is creating innovative apprenticeship programs to support Medicaid members and employees in pursuing meaningful careers. They discuss workforce development, grant funding, and how these programs are shaping the future of healthcare talent pipelines.…

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Alan Cohen, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Centivo 27:11

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In this episode, Alan Cohen, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Centivo, joins the podcast to share his perspective on escalating healthcare costs, premium increases, and the risks facing the ACA market. He also explains how Centivo partners with high-performing providers to deliver cost-effective, sustainable coverage for employers and their …

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156: Digital Pathology and AI in Cancer Grading, T-Cell Imaging & Biomarkers 34:35

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Send us a text Can AI Grade Cancer Better Than Us? The Truth About T-Cell Imaging, Biomarkers & Digital Pathology Disruption You think Saturday mornings are for coffee? Try diving into bone marrow morphology, organ donor kidney biopsies, and AI-driven metastasis detection at sunrise. That’s how I do it—and you’re invited to join. Welcome to another…

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Keynote: Workforce Resilience - Burnout, Balance, and Belonging 22:57

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August 21, 2025: In this Keynote Rewind, healthcare leaders are hitting their breaking point, and the numbers tell only part of the story. This episode goes beyond burnout statistics to reveal how some organizations are quietly transforming healthcare work—reducing alert fatigue from a million notifications to under 100,000, implementing "wellness …

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155: AI Pathology & Genomics_ A New Benchmark for Predicting Gene Mutations 23:26

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Send us a text AI Pathology & Genomics: A New Benchmark for Predicting Gene Mutations If you still think visual quantification is “good enough” in pathology, think again. In this 27th episode of DigiPath Digest, I break down four transformative abstracts that show how AI is shifting our diagnostic landscape—from breast cancer segmentation to fibros…

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Interview In Action: Hospital Downtime and Better Recovery Planning with Michael Fredrickson 22:08

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August 20, 2025: Michael Fredrickson, VP of Sales for US Healthcare from Rubrik, discusses cyber resilience when patient care is on the line. Michael reveals the sobering reality that many younger nurses have never worked without electronic health records. What happens when these systems fail, and staff trained entirely on digital platforms must su…

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Camán Caint S09E02: It's the first weekend of the championship in Kilkenny as we look back at who got off to a good start and who's on the back foot 1:08:06

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The club games are in full swing now in Kilkenny as the adult club championship kicked off last weekend. Martin and Lillian take a look back at how the games went, who started well and who didn't. We look ahead to games this weekend as round two gets underway. We hear reports from two games in the Intermediate grade from our roaming club reporters …

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154: AI in Pathology: Advances in Prostate, Bladder & Endocrine Cancer 20:43

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Send us a text If our visual scoring is still based on gut feeling, how do we scale precision? In this week’s DigiPath Digest, I explored four new AI-focused papers that could reshape how we diagnose prostate, bladder, gastroesophageal, and endocrine cancers. From automated IHC scoring to predicting urethral recurrence post-cystectomy, these studie…

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Townhall: Bringing Innovation to Rural Healthcare with Dr. William Morgan 15:27

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August 19, 2025: Dr. William Morgan, MD, CEO at Copiah County Medical Center, discusses his unexpected four-year transformation of CCMC, a rural Mississippi hospital that's now pioneering AI-driven healthcare solutions. William discusses how partnerships with companies like Neteera have enabled everything from AI fall prevention to real-time patien…

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Flourish: From CIO to Solo Practice and Taking the Bold Steps with Dr. Stephanie Lahr 33:54

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August 18, 2025: Stephanie Lahr, MD, Founder of Vital Thread Advisory, reveals her transition from healthcare executive to solo consultant. What drives a seasoned physician-executive to question decades of traditional employment and embrace the uncertainty of independent consulting? Stephanie discusses overcoming the fear of leaving structured orga…

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153: Can GPT-4o Classify Tumors Better Than Us? AI-Powered Pathology Insights 19:43

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Send us a text If we don’t learn to work with LLMs now, we might end up competing with them. 🧠 In this week’s DigiPath Digest, I return to our Journal Club to unpack the latest research on AI in tumor classification, focusing on GPT-4o, LLaMA, and other LLMs. Can these models really outperform traditional tools when analyzing pathology reports? Sur…

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Episode 228 | Dasha Tyshlek, Founder & Chief Strategic Officer, StratCraft | Empowering Biomedical Innovation: From Customer Discovery to Building Ecosystems 59:00

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In this episode, Duane Mancini welcomes to the show Dasha Tyshlek, Founder & Chief Strategic Officer of StratCraft. An innovator who's bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and market-ready technologies, Dasha shares her fascinating journey from a science-loving student to a leader in the medtech, biotech, and defense industries. Learn h…

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Premera Blue Cross’ In-House AI Chatbot Boosts Customer Service Efficiency 11:54

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In this episode, Dr. Nathan Crock of Premera Blue Cross shares how the AI-powered chatbot “Alice” is helping hundreds of customer service representatives quickly find accurate information, reducing call times, improving member satisfaction, and enhancing internal knowledge management.By Becker's Healthcare