By Kerry Barker RN – During National Nurses Month 2026, it is important to acknowledge a persistent reality in our industry: health information technology (health IT) is often viewed as a hurdle for nursing staff to overcome. Communication disconnects between nurses and IT professionals remain commonplace and frequently intensify during major system changes.
By Staci Josten RN BSN CCDS – When many people think about nursing careers, they often think about bedside care. While bedside nursing remains an absolute pillar of healthcare, there are also many other opportunities for nurses to grow into roles that support patient care. For me, clinical documentation integrity (CDI) became one of those opportunities.
Our podcast library is growing! Subscribe on your favorite platform. This week we have new episodes of NextGen Healthcare’s In Practice, Infinx Healthcare’s Revenue Cycle Optimized, Health Launchpad’s The Healthtech Marketing Show, and Healthcare Rap.
This month’s episode of “News You Can Use” on Healthcare NOW Radio features news from the month of April 2026.
Check out the most recent episodes now on-demand from The Shahid Shah Show, Talking the Walk, Healthcare de Jure, Digital Health Talks, Value-Based Care Insights, The Tate Chronicles, This Just In, Health UnaBASHEd, and PopHealth Week.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz – The current prior authorization process creates unnecessary delays for patients, burdens health care providers with excessive paperwork, and erodes trust between payers and health care providers, even though all share the same goal: delivering high-quality patient care.
We have rounded up some reports and surveys from around the industry that we thought were of interest from SimplePractice, HFMA, AHIP, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Verato, UnitedHealthcare, InStride Health, Sage Growth Partners, RevSpring, OptimizeRx Corp, eClinical Solutions, Weatherby Healthcare, AMA and more.
STARTING May 18: Tune in this week for these highlighted shows. Don’t miss new episodes of Digital Health Talks, This Just In Radio, Health UnaBASHEd, The Tate Chronicles, What’s My Tagline, Value-Based Care Insights, PopHealth Week, Healthcare de Jure, Talking the Walk, and The Shahid Shah Show.
Healthcare Now Radio continues to expand its lineup with fresh new voices and exciting conversations. Along with the addition of four new podcasts, we’re also welcoming back a returning favorite to the network. This week’s Friday Five highlights everything you need to know about the latest shows joining the Healthcare Now Radio family.
WEEKEND: May 23 – May 24 Check out what’s on this weekend marathon airings of your favorite shows. And get a sneak peek of what’s new next week on Talking the Walk and Healthcare IT Today. Catch up on your favorite shows.
By Kerry Barker RN – During National Nurses Month 2026, it is important to acknowledge a persistent reality in our industry: health information technology (health IT) is often viewed as a hurdle for nursing staff to overcome. Communication disconnects between nurses and IT professionals remain commonplace and frequently intensify during major system changes.
By Staci Josten RN BSN CCDS – When many people think about nursing careers, they often think about bedside care. While bedside nursing remains an absolute pillar of healthcare, there are also many other opportunities for nurses to grow into roles that support patient care. For me, clinical documentation integrity (CDI) became one of those opportunities.
Our podcast library is growing! Subscribe on your favorite platform. This week we have new episodes of NextGen Healthcare’s In Practice, Infinx Healthcare’s Revenue Cycle Optimized, Health Launchpad’s The Healthtech Marketing Show, and Healthcare Rap.
This month’s episode of “News You Can Use” on Healthcare NOW Radio features news from the month of April 2026.
Check out the most recent episodes now on-demand from The Shahid Shah Show, Talking the Walk, Healthcare de Jure, Digital Health Talks, Value-Based Care Insights, The Tate Chronicles, This Just In, Health UnaBASHEd, and PopHealth Week.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz – The current prior authorization process creates unnecessary delays for patients, burdens health care providers with excessive paperwork, and erodes trust between payers and health care providers, even though all share the same goal: delivering high-quality patient care.
We have rounded up some reports and surveys from around the industry that we thought were of interest from SimplePractice, HFMA, AHIP, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Verato, UnitedHealthcare, InStride Health, Sage Growth Partners, RevSpring, OptimizeRx Corp, eClinical Solutions, Weatherby Healthcare, AMA and more.
STARTING May 18: Tune in this week for these highlighted shows. Don’t miss new episodes of Digital Health Talks, This Just In Radio, Health UnaBASHEd, The Tate Chronicles, What’s My Tagline, Value-Based Care Insights, PopHealth Week, Healthcare de Jure, Talking the Walk, and The Shahid Shah Show.
Healthcare Now Radio continues to expand its lineup with fresh new voices and exciting conversations. Along with the addition of four new podcasts, we’re also welcoming back a returning favorite to the network. This week’s Friday Five highlights everything you need to know about the latest shows joining the Healthcare Now Radio family.
WEEKEND: May 23 – May 24 Check out what’s on this weekend marathon airings of your favorite shows. And get a sneak peek of what’s new next week on Talking the Walk and Healthcare IT Today. Catch up on your favorite shows.
By Barry Bottino – Where you start your nursing career can shape both your professional growth and quality of life. So choosing the best states for new grads to advance their salary, job opportunities, and career trajectory is essential.
Whether entering the nursing profession for the first time, advancing into leadership, or preparing for a specialized clinical role, choosing the right degree program can shape their impact from day one. Here are three on-line nursing degree programs meeting the future of patient care.
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