The HiFi Health News Podcast

Don’t forget to pack your meds (and other healthcare tips for traveling)

Whether your travel plans involve a short car ride or a long flight, you shouldn’t ignore your healthcare needs while away from home. This week, Shawn Stack from the Healthcare Financial Management Association discusses tips for travelers.

How to make your healthcare more affordable

Healthcare is expensive and getting more so all the time. This week, Adrienne Moore from Banner Health discusses alternatives to pricey health insurance and how to get financial assistance, even if you have coverage.

Is this a HIPAA violation?

Andrew Mahler of Clearwater Security discuss the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, better known as HIPAA. Topics include who has to comply with HIPAA and a review of specific scenarios and whether they’re violations.

The changing role of AI in healthcare

As healthcare costs rise and appointments become harder to get due to workforce shortages, more patients are turning to AI tools. In this episode, Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD from NORC at the University of Chicago discusses recent research on healthcare AI and how to use it effectively.

Financial perspectives from a family caregiver ( Part 2)

In this episode, the discussion continues with Erica Olenski about caring for her son August while he battled pediatric cancer. Olenski details how technology can help or hinder the caregiving process, the role of palliative care and August’s legacy. August's Artists: https://www.augustsartists.org/