Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, Sahir Jaggi, CEO & Founder at Forus, discusses how his company is using AI to automate prior authorizations, appeals, and medication access workflows, helping providers and patients navigate one of healthcare’s most complex challenges.

In this episode, Kelly Daly, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Expert on Dental Fear, discusses how dental anxiety impacts patients and providers, common misconceptions about anxious patients, and groundbreaking research using digital tools and telehealth to make evidence-based treatment more accessible

In this episode, Dr. Marquita Lyons-Smith, Health Administration Program Director at North Carolina Central University, and Dr. W. Andre Walker, PHD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Health Administration at North Carolina Central University, discuss the opportunities and limitations of technology in transforming rural healthcare. They explore health literacy, workforce development, digital trust, and the importance of designing solutions with communities to improve access and outcomes for underserved populations.

In this episode, Namath Hussain, MD, MBA, Neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, discusses the future of endoscopic spine surgery, the growing role of AI in healthcare, the importance of surgeon leadership, and how mindfulness, mentorship, and continuous learning can help physicians build exceptional careers.

In this episode, Rahul Vanjani, Co-Founder of ITO Health, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown University, and Medical Director at Amos House, discusses the intersection of addiction medicine, social determinants of health, and Medicaid policy. He shares insights on the coming Medicaid changes, their impact on vulnerable populations, and how healthcare organizations can help patients maintain access to critical coverage and care.