Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way healthcare is delivered, researched, and experienced—and the conversation is happening across our network. When a topic is hot, everyone is talking about it, and this week’s Friday Five brings together episodes from several Healthcare NOW Radio shows where hosts and guests dive into AI’s impact on the industry. From clinical decision support to operational efficiency and patient engagement, these discussions explore how AI is influencing healthcare today and what it means for the future.
The Virtual Shift
Host Tom Foley invites one of the top 20 voices in AI to follow and Global AI Transformation Advisor, Tom Lawry. Hear Tom share insights from his 3 books and where AI in healthcare is today and the value it will bring in the future.
Tom continues his conversation with Tom Lawry, Global AI Transformation Advisor on AI. On part 2 they discuss Leadership Imperative and what separates AI leaders from AI-aware executives. AI is a leadership issue more than a tech issue in organizations.
This Just In Radio Show
Part 1: On this episode host Justin Barnes invites back John Halamka, MD, MS and Paul Cerrato, MA to discuss their latest book Transform.
Part 2: Justin invites back John Halamka, MD, MS and Paul Cerrato, MA to discuss their latest book Transform.
Part 3: Justin invites back John Halamka, MD, MS and Paul Cerrato, MA to discuss more on their latest book, Transform.
AI Amplified
On this episode, host Dr. Heather Bassett welcomes her med school friend Dr. Stephanie Lahr. Dr. Lahr recently founded Vital Thread Advisory where she is using her years of experience as a physician, CMIO, CIO and now a healthcare AI leader and advisor.
Trending NOW
What’s Trending NOW is Turning Healthcare AI into ROI. Host Shahid Shah welcomes Michael Meucci, President and CEO of Arcadia, for a compelling conversation on the real drivers of healthcare AI success. Fresh off the news of Arcadia’s strategic investment from Nordic Capital, Meucci shares how this signals a new era in healthcare analytics—one where data is the differentiator and AI is only as smart as the workflows it supports. From busting the myth that value-based care has stalled to explaining why clinicians reject AI that lacks trust and usability, Meucci offers a blueprint for sustainable digital transformation. Learn how healthcare leaders can move from AI hype to operational reality—and why now is the time to reevaluate those stalled AI pilots.
News You Can Use Special Edition
On this episode, Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder and CEO of Blaize, shares how his company is transforming AI at the edge. Recognizing that traditional GPUs weren’t ideal for many AI applications, Blaize developed a new low-power chip architecture paired with intuitive software to bring real-time AI processing directly to devices like cameras and medical tools. Dinakar discusses game-changing use cases—from detecting COVID-19 through X-rays and spotting early signs of cancer in retina scans to monitoring falls in elder care—and how Blaize’s approach fosters human-AI collaboration that augments professionals, making AI more accessible, scalable, and secure.
