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The Healthcast

The Healthcast

By: Phil Zappone
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Summary

Welcome to NXAI HealthCast where we explore healthcare, technology, and business development.

Each episode features conversations with healthcare leaders, founders, and specialists shaping the future of medicine. We discuss what’s working in healthcare today and the future of healthcare with Artificial Intelligence, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

We highlight real solutions, share practical insights, and explore how technology can build a smarter healthcare system.


2026 Phil Zappone
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Episodes
  • Why Emergency Rooms Are Failing Behavioral Health Patients | Omar Ziyadeh & Ted Bernstein, Revive
    May 14 2026

    Behavioral health patients often face the longest wait times, overcrowded emergency departments, and limited access to psychiatric specialists. In this episode of The HealthCast, Phil Zappone sits down with Omar Ziyadeh and Ted Bernstein of Revive Telehealth to discuss how telehealth is transforming behavioral healthcare delivery for hospitals and emergency departments nationwide.
    They break down the operational challenges hospitals face, the growing shortage of psychiatrists, and how Revive Telehealth’s on-demand consultation model helps improve patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary admissions and healthcare costs.
    From healthcare operations and finance to AI, telehealth growth, and the future of behavioral health delivery, this conversation explores where healthcare is headed next.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    - Why behavioral health patients struggle in emergency departments
    - How telehealth improves psychiatric care access and efficiency
    - The operational challenges of scaling 24/7 healthcare services
    - Why hospitals are adopting on-demand behavioral health consults
    - How AI supports but doesn’t replace human-centered care
    - The future of telehealth and behavioral healthcare delivery

    Timestamps
    00:00 – Introduction to Revive Telehealth
    00:19 – Omar Ziyadeh ’s healthcare journey
    02:00 – Ted Bernstein’s background in healthcare finance & law
    04:15 – The behavioral health crisis in emergency departments
    06:10 – Why telehealth became essential for behavioral healthcare
    09:00 – How Revive Telehealth works inside hospitals
    12:20 – The biggest operational challenges in scaling telehealth
    15:05 – Measuring ROI and patient impact in behavioral health
    18:10 – Avoiding unnecessary psychiatric admissions
    21:15 – How hospitals use behavioral health consultations
    24:05 – Human-centered care vs AI-driven healthcare
    27:10 – The future of telehealth and behavioral health services
    31:00 – Expansion plans and healthcare growth strategy

    Episode Resources:
    Website | https://revivetelehealth.com
    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-ziyadeh/
    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-ted-bernstein-jd-mba-mph-5b7ba02b/

    Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
    Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/

    #BehavioralHealth #Telehealth #MentalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #Psychiatry #EmergencyMedicine #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareTechnology #Telemedicine

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    25 mins
  • What if Allergy Care was Smarter, Faster, and More Personalized? | Loren Isakson, North Star Allergy
    May 14 2026

    On this episode of The Healthcast, we sit down with Dr. Loren Isakson, founder of North Star Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, to discuss the future of allergy and immunology care, healthcare innovation, AI-powered workflows, and patient-centered medicine.
    Dr. Isakson shares his journey from scientific research into clinical practice, how military leadership influenced his approach to healthcare operations, and how emerging technologies are transforming both patient experience and medical efficiency.

    In This Episode, You'll Learn:
    - How a multidisciplinary background improves patient care
    - The role of AI in documentation, prior authorizations, and patient education
    - Innovations in allergy immunotherapy and shortened treatment timelines
    - Why collaboration between independent practices matters
    - The challenges and rewards of building a modern medical practice
    - Leadership lessons from military culture and entrepreneurship
    - The future of clinical trials, partnerships, and advanced allergy treatments

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Loren Isakson
    02:21 – From scientific research to clinical medicine
    04:16 – Military leadership lessons applied to healthcare
    05:41 – Using technology to improve the patient journey
    07:05 – AI tools for documentation and patient education
    08:02 – Innovations in allergy immunotherapy
    09:02 – Challenges of owning a specialized medical practice
    10:24 – Clinical trials, partnerships, and future expansion
    11:48 – Collaboration in modern healthcare
    12:48 – Work-life balance, leadership, and long-term goals
    14:11 – Building a social media presence for patient education
    15:38 – Misconceptions around allergy testing and sensitivities
    16:06 – How to connect with North Star Allergy

    Episode Resources:
    Website | https://northstarallergy.com
    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenisakson/

    Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
    Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/

    Thank you for watching, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

    #Allergy #Immunology #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #PatientCare #DigitalHealth #MedicalTechnology #AllergyTreatment #HealthcareLeadership #TheHealthCast

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    17 mins
  • What if the Future of Medicine Didn't Involve Drugs? | Dr. Lisa Piper and Wendy Cohn-Osborne, CODE
    May 9 2026

    What if healing wasn’t about suppressing symptoms — but restoring balance through frequency, energy, and cellular signaling?
    In this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Dr. Lisa Piper and Wendy Cohn-Osborne, founders of Code Health, to discuss the growing world of bioenergetic therapeutics, conscious medicine, and non-toxic alternatives to traditional pharmaceuticals. From COVID recovery stories to the science behind resonance, frequency medicine, and cellular communication, this conversation explores how energy, consciousness, and modern health are beginning to intersect.

    Dr. Lisa Piper shares her journey from hairstylist to natural medicine practitioner after a life-changing experience with resonant molecular signaling during the pandemic. Wendy Cohn-Osborne explains how her background in energy medicine, consciousness studies, and healing modalities helped shape Code Health’s mission to empower people to take ownership of their health naturally.

    The conversation dives into:
    - The shift from chemical medicine to frequency and conscious medicine
    - How bioenergetic signaling works with the body’s innate intelligence
    - Why stress, environment, and frequencies impact health
    - The philosophy behind Code Health’s non-toxic wellness formulas
    - The role of resonance, homeostasis, and cellular communication
    - Natural support for sleep, stress, immunity, inflammation, recovery, and more
    - The future of healthcare, consciousness, and personal wellness

    Chapters
    00:17 — Meet the Founders of Code Health
    01:17 — How Frequency Medicine Helped Save Lisa’s Life During COVID
    02:10 — Wendy’s Journey Into Energy Healing & Consciousness
    04:02 — The Shift From Pharmaceutical Medicine to Frequency Medicine
    05:29 — Why More People Are Searching for Alternative Healing Solutions
    06:27 — How Their Formulas Work Through Cellular Signaling Instead of Symptom Suppression
    07:25 — Chronic Stress, Nervous System Health & Their “Calm” Formula
    08:21 — The Story Behind Their Antiviral Protocol & COVID Recovery
    09:45 — How Resonance & Cellular Communication Restore Balance in the Body
    12:29 — The Cell Phone Signal Analogy That Explains Human Health
    13:28 — Their Most Popular Formulas for Sleep, Immunity, Pain & Recovery
    16:11 — Products Designed for Stress, Performance, Aging & Wellness Support
    21:06 — Their Mission to Empower People Through Frequency Medicine
    22:03 — How Wi-Fi, Frequencies & Environment May Impact Health
    25:24 — The Future of Code Health & Expanding Frequency-Based Healing
    27:15 — Why They Believe the Future of Medicine Is Frequencies & Consciousness
    27:45 — Their Upcoming Book & Documentary Projects
    30:13 — Where to Learn More About Code Health

    Episode Resources:
    Website | www.codehealth.com](http://www.codehealth.com
    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/codehealthshop/
    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/codehealthshop/

    Check out what I do helping small businesses here:
    Website | https://nxaihealth.com/
    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-zappone-647957379/

    Thank you for watching, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

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    32 mins
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