PopHealth Week: AI Everywhere, Value Somewhere with Dr. Nick van Terheyden

On this episode Fred welcomes Nick van Terheyden, MD, ACPA-C (Dr. Nick) a digital health leader and CEO of Med Claims Compliance for a wide-ranging conversation on what it will take to turn today’s AI hype into measurable healthcare value. Dr. Nick shares a pragmatic lens: start with the problem, map the workflow, then decide whether AI belongs in the solution and if so, what guardrails are non-negotiable. The discussion explores the real risks of generative AI (including confident “hallucinations”), the importance of transparency and accountability, and why “bolt-on” AI tools often fail when they ignore clinical realities. They also pivot to a vivid example of system strain: prescription access and cost—where refills can become “friction by design,” and where programs like Utah’s PEHP “pharmacy tourism” reveal how extreme U.S. drug pricing has become. Finally, they unpack what GLP-1 weight-loss medications are teaching us about chronic-care economics and the predictable rebound after discontinuation." To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen