In this episode of Health Tech Checkup, hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas take on one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — topics in healthcare today: interoperability.

With a wave of healthcare legislation rolling out over the past several years — including the Transparency and Coverage Final Rules, the No Surprises Act, and now the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule signed in January 2024 — the industry is once again being pushed toward greater transparency and accountability. But what does interoperability actually mean in practice? And why is prior authorization the starting point?

They explore the government’s role in setting the framework, the challenges of API and FHIR requirements, and what new CMS reporting could reveal about prior authorization approvals and denials.

They also discuss prior authorization as the proving ground for interoperability, transparency requirements coming in 2026, the emotional realities of healthcare delays, rural and small-practice hurdles, data standardization issues, the rise of third-party vendors, AI’s potential impact, and whether timing — more than technology — will determine success.

As Rachel and Perry debate whether healthcare is finally at a tipping point, they ask the bigger question: Will interoperability actually work — or will it become another well-intentioned regulation with limited impact?

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What if AI didn’t replace clinicians — but actually helped them care more like humans?

In this episode of Health Tech Checkup, hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Dacre Knight, Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Virginia and Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS Center, as well as host of the podcast Bendy Bodies.

The conversation dives into why complex conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome are frequently misdiagnosed, and how augmented intelligence can surface hidden patterns across fragmented care. Instead of replacing physicians, AI may finally help connect years of scattered records, recognize longitudinal trends, and support earlier diagnoses — reducing the exhausting diagnostic journeys many patients face.

They also tackle the biggest tensions in modern healthcare:
balancing automation with human connection, precision medicine with insurance limitations, and innovation with regulation.

Ultimately, Dr. Knight explains why he’s optimistic: when used correctly, technology doesn’t distance clinicians from patients — it gives them the time and clarity to focus on what matters most.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why AI should be considered “augmented intelligence,” not artificial intelligence
  
  
  
• How pattern recognition across years of medical data can shorten diagnostic delays
  
  
  
• Where fragmented care hurts patients — and how technology can fix it
  
  
  
• The role regulation, payers, and clinicians play in scalable personalized medicine
  
  
  
• Why better tech could actually bring humanity back into healthcare
  
  
  

If you’ve ever wondered whether health tech will depersonalize care — this conversation argues the opposite.

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On this episode of Health Tech Checkup, host Rachel Gallant and co-host Perry Dimas sit down with John McCluskey to dive deep into the transformative power of price transparency in healthcare. John shares his journey from navigating the complexities of self-funded employer groups to becoming a thought leader in healthcare compliance and innovation.

In this episode, we cover:

• [02:15] The importance of benchmarks for employers: Understanding how performance compares nationally and regionally.
• [05:30] Emerging tools leveraging machine-readable data to provide actionable insights for cost, quality, and outcomes.
• [09:45] Opportunities for incorporating transparency data into platforms that benchmark employer healthcare performance.
• [12:20] The role of ROI in employer-sponsored healthcare: Balancing cost with long-term benefits and value.
• [16:00] Integrated care teams and the value of simplifying complex healthcare decisions for individuals.
• [19:10] Addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes across different U.S. regions and demographics.
• [23:35] Vision for future healthcare: Flexible, configurable plans that adapt to individual needs over time.
• [28:00] The critical role of education, transparency, and collaboration among payers, providers, and consumers.

From leveraging machine-readable data to measure outcomes, to envisioning a healthcare system focused on accessibility, affordability, and tailored solutions, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of healthcare and the role businesses play in driving meaningful change.

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