Healthcare on Air by Verizon

From Friction to Flow: Modernizing the Specialty Pharmacy Journey

In this episode of Healthcare On Air by Verizon, host Robin Goldsmith sits down with Sarah Marche, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Services at Highmark, and Joe Cardosi, Founder and CEO of Free Market Health, to explore how innovation is transforming the specialty pharmacy landscape. From reducing medication abandonment and accelerating time-to-therapy to improving affordability and patient access, the conversation highlights how technology and data are helping connect patients to the right medications, pharmacies, and care pathways faster than ever before. Together, they discuss the evolution of specialty pharmacy, the challenges of a fragmented ecosystem, and how payer-provider collaboration is creating a more seamless experience for patients navigating complex treatments.

Connecting the Dots: Building an End-to-End Patient Journey

In this episode of Healthcare On Air, recorded live at ViVE, Samsung’s Head of Digital Health for North America, Dr. Ricky Choi, we explore how Samsung is expanding its vision for connected care. Drawing from his experience as both a practicing pediatric physician and digital health leader, Choi discusses the growing role of AI, wearables, and digital therapeutics in reshaping patient engagement and reducing friction across the healthcare journey. From behavioral health access to end-to-end care coordination, the conversation highlights how Samsung is working to connect consumers, clinicians, and health systems through a more integrated and personalized digital health ecosystem.

From Rural Access to AI Innovation: Nebraska Medicine's Digital Vision

In this episode of Healthcare On Air by Verizon, Robin Goldsmith sits down with Michael Hasselberg, Chief Transformation and Digital Health Officer at Nebraska Medicine, to explore how one of the nation’s most tech-forward health systems is redefining the future of care. From building AI-powered clinical workflows and expanding access across rural communities to designing their hospital of the future. Hasselberg shares how Nebraska Medicine is leveraging connected data ecosystems, innovation labs, and digital transformation strategies to create smarter, more seamless healthcare experiences for both clinicians and patients.

The Connected Hospital: Powering the Future of Care

In this episode of Healthcare On Air, recorded live at VIVE 2026, Ericsson’s Ashley Hernandez explores how next-generation connectivity is powering the rise of the “smart hospital.” From neutral host networks to private wireless infrastructure, she highlights how scalable, secure, and energy-efficient solutions are enabling real-time data flow, improved operations, and better patient experiences. The conversation underscores a critical shift: as healthcare demands more from technology, modern connectivity is becoming the foundation—supporting everything from clinical workflows to life-saving communications inside increasingly complex hospital environments.

The Clinician-Patient AI Relationship: Transforming the Future of Care

In this episode of Healthcare On Air, recorded live at VIVE 2026, Cornell Tech’s Chethan Sarabu examines how AI is transforming healthcare at the intersection of clinical care, patient experience, and innovation. He highlights the growing role of large language models in bridging communication gaps and enabling both clinicians and patients to engage more effectively with medical information. From academic research to real-world deployment, the discussion emphasizes the need to thoughtfully integrate technology into care delivery—unlocking new possibilities for access, especially in rural communities, while preserving the trust at the heart of the patient-provider relationship.