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MGMA Insights: Roben Farzad On How To Stay Ahead of Innovation in Healthcare

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In this episode of the MGMA Podcast, host Daniel Williams speaks with Roben Farzad, a seasoned journalist, broadcaster, and host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure. Roben is a keynote speaker at MGMA’s Financial Conference in April, where he will present "Disrupt or Be Disrupted: The Tech and Business Trends You Need to Know."

In this discussion, Roben explores the rapid shifts in technology, finance, and healthcare, offering insights into how AI, fintech, and consumer behavior are reshaping industries. He shares lessons from corporate giants, discusses disruption in business and media, and explains how healthcare leaders can stay ahead of innovation.

Key Topics Discussed
  • The rise of AI and machine learning and its impact on business and healthcare
  • The importance of financial literacy and democratizing market access
  • Disruption in technology, including lessons from Apple, Intel, and Microsoft
  • Fintech’s role in healthcare and how it may shape future patient experiences
  • The shift in consumer expectations and what it means for medical practices
  • Telehealth and digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic
  • Strategies for medical practices to adapt to ongoing technological shifts

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MGMA Insights: Roben Farzad On How To Stay Ahead of Innovation in Healthcare
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