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AI and HealthcareWhy AI Tools Are Changing Medicine Fast?Healthcare is shifting fast, and AI is at the center of the storm. In this powerful roundtable, Dr. Sanjay Juneja hosts xCures CEO Mika Newton, Dr. Debra Patt of Texas Oncology, and Dr. Jason Hill of Ochsner Health to break down how AI is already reshaping access, risk, and care delivery. From ambient scribes to open-source models, from liability concerns to mental health triage—this conversation covers what matters.
2025-10-201h 15
Healthcare IT Today InterviewsMaking Data Useful to the Patient - Individual AccessModern health care is predicated on helping patients, as well as providers, make effective use of patient data. To do so requires access, identity verification, and smart applications to analyze the data. Thus, it's appropriate that this video brings together leaders from companies in each of these areas.xCures, represented by CEO Mika Newton, offers AI-based tools for aggregating, structuring, and organizing medical records.Kno2, represented by Co-Founder and President Therasa Bell, is a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) and large national network, bringing its clients up to date with requirements to give patients access...
2025-10-0228 minAI and HealthcareEmily Lewis on AI and Patient EngagementAI is no longer just for clinicians. Emily Lewis, an AI thought leader, explains how AI is becoming a partner in patient care. From gamified self-care tools to multimodal education, she breaks down how technology can foster better communication and empower patients to take control of their health. She also explores the regulatory and data challenges involved in scaling AI for patient use. Featuring Dr. Sanjay Juneja. Learn more about Emily: https://www.udemy.com/user/emily-lewis-77/ Host: https://sjunejamd.com/
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2025-08-2541 minAI and HealthcareWhere does the AI liability lie?AI in healthcare brings breakthroughs - but also new legal and ethical risks. Who’s responsible when an AI-assisted diagnosis leads to harm? The licensed physician? The hospital? The tool’s developer? As AI becomes embedded in clinical workflows, this question becomes unavoidable. In this conversation, Mika Newton, CEO of xCures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanewton/), interviews Dr. Colleen Lyons, clinical research ethicist (https://aicommons.champlain.edu/people/colleen-p-lyons/), to unpack AI liability in modern healthcare. They explore frameworks for ethical responsibility, institutional risk, informed deployment, and the leadership competencies needed to navigate intelligent failure.
2025-06-1807 minAI and HealthcareHow does the Belmont Report relate to AI ethics in healthcare?AI is reshaping clinical care, but can we apply trusted bioethical principles to its rapid adoption? This discussion explores how the Belmont Report’s three ethical pillars - autonomy, beneficence, and justice - remain essential as AI tools enter diagnosis, decision-making, and patient communication in modern healthcare. Hosted by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, with expert insights from Dr. Colleen Lyons, a leading clinical research ethicist, the discussion covers informed consent in AI-assisted care, transparency versus explainability, and the ethical implications of asymmetrical power in AI systems. Gain a deeper understanding of how healthcare leaders can navigate AI integration wh...
2025-06-1709 minAI and HealthcareRegulation vs Deregulation of AI in HealthcareIs AI in healthcare racing toward a crash? Discover what happens when innovation outpaces oversight, and why unchecked growth could lead to another industry meltdown. Mika Newton, CEO of xCures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanewton/), and Dr. Colleen Lyons, clinical research ethicist at Champlain College (https://aicommons.champlain.edu/people/colleen-p-lyons/), unpack the consequences of deregulation and the unintended barriers of over-regulation. They explore the ethics, governance models, and leadership competencies required to navigate the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world of AI-driven healthcare. Learn why compliance alone won't future-proof your organization, how to embed ethical frameworks...
2025-06-1310 minAI and HealthcareHow is AI used in Life sciences?AI transforms how healthcare data is structured, analyzed and applied to clinical decision-making in life sciences. Discover how leading experts harness artificial intelligence to streamline clinical workflows, enhance data quality and accelerate actionable insights for healthcare providers and diagnostic organizations. Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, and Rajiv Haravu, SVP of Product Management at IMO Health, break down practical frameworks for applying AI to complex patient records, from medical coding to interoperability strategies. Understand how AI-driven tools empower healthcare teams to navigate vast medical datasets, improve patient care pathways and support value-based care delivery.
2025-06-1213 minAI and HealthcareWhat are the risks of using AI in healthcare?AI is changing healthcare - but are we prepared for the hidden risks? From undermining critical thinking to damaging the human connection between providers and patients, AI’s unintended consequences deserve attention. Mika Newton (CEO, xCures) talks with Dr. Spencer Dorn (Vice Chair, UNC Department of Medicine) about the deeper risks AI poses across clinical care, system operations, and provider responsibilities. They explore overlooked dangers: the erosion of professional judgment, reliance on AI-generated summaries, and the threat to personal relationships in medicine. This is essential viewing for leaders navigating AI implementation in health systems.
2025-06-0608 minAI and HealthcareEthics and AI in Healthcare: A Hard Look Inside - with Dr. Colleen Lyons [FULL PODCAST]Dr. Colleen Lyons, a clinical research ethicist with FDA experience, breaks down how ethics must evolve to meet the realities of AI in healthcare. From data bias to transparency, autonomy, and organizational responsibility, she offers an unflinching perspective on where we’re falling short - and what must change. Hosted by Mika Newton. Connect with Dr. Lyons: Champlain College Profile. More AI & Healthcare insights: xCures.com
2025-06-0554 minAI and HealthcareWhat tasks can AI help doctors with? - with Mika NewtonAI is transforming how clinicians handle information, starting with one of the most urgent issues in healthcare: too few providers, too much data, and not enough time. This conversation explores how AI can support physicians by summarizing patient records and medical literature, reducing burnout, and improving clinical decision-making. Hosted by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanewton/), the interview features Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair & Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdorn/). He shares powerful insights into AI’s current and future role in healthcare delivery—beyond scri...
2025-06-0405 minAI and HealthcareWhat are AI Scribes? - with Mika NewtonAI scribes are transforming how clinical notes are written, relieving physicians from time-consuming documentation and unlocking more patient-focused care. In this video, we explore what AI scribes really do, how they vary in capability, and which features actually move the needle in clinical practice. Hosted by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanewton/), and featuring Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair & Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdorn/), the interview outlines how AI scribes differ by integration depth, impact on workflows, and their role in improving documentation accuracy...
2025-06-0311 min
The Professional CISOLive from CISO XC DFW: Unfiltered Lessons in Modern CybersecuritySponsor: HivePro (www.hivepro.com)EP67: Threat Exposure Clarity, CISO Certification Origins & Startup Security StrategyLive from CISO XC DFW, this episode of The Professional CISO Show features two powerhouse conversations. First, David Malicoat sits down with Critt Golden of Hive Pro to demystify Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and explore how Hive Pro helps CISOs move from fragmented assessments to unified risk clarity. Then, we hear from Eric Svetcov, CISO and VP of IT at XCures, co-author of the original CCISO Body of Knowledge, and ISO 27001 pioneer at Salesforce, as he shares candid lessons...
2025-05-2921 minAI and HealthcareThe ins and outs, and risks of AI Scribes - with Mika Newton [FULL INTERVIEW]AI scribes promise relief from clinical documentation fatigue - but what are their limitations, hidden risks, and true return on investment? In a landscape saturated with new scribing technologies, understanding which tools integrate meaningfully with EHR systems and which merely transcribe surface-level dialogue is critical for healthcare leaders. Hosted by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanewton/), this discussion features Dr. Spencer Dorn, Vice Chair and Professor of Medicine at UNC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdorn/), offering clear insights into how AI scribes impact physician workflow, coding accuracy, and care quality. The conversation examines...
2025-05-2941 minAI and HealthcareHow Does Data Normalization Impact AI? - with Mika NewtonAccurate clinical insights depend on more than just throwing a large language model at a problem. Data normalization and structured medical concepts shape how AI delivers precision in healthcare coding, clinical decision support, and patient care. Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, and Rajiv Haravu unpack how proprietary medical content, editorial policies, and knowledge graphs provide essential context that LLMs alone cannot offer. Learn why healthcare organizations still rely on medical code sets for reimbursement, accurate ICD-10 coding, and decision-making workflows - and how AI-driven agents may soon accelerate ontology creation, dictionary migration, and terminology mapping. Discover actionable frameworks and...
2025-05-0608 minAI and HealthcareWhat is the biggest challenge in data normalization? - with Mika NewtonData normalization in healthcare isn't just complex – it's mission critical. When a simple lab result like hemoglobin A1C can be recorded under half a dozen different names, clinicians face real obstacles in tracking trends, managing care, and making timely decisions. Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, and Rajiv Haravu, SVP of Product Management at IMO Health, break down why non-standardized data jeopardizes care quality, public health insights, and patient safety. From mismatched lab terms to inconsistent clinical narratives, they explore how definition decay and evolving medical language complicate interoperability and downstream data uses. Learn the frameworks and methodologies IMO He...
2025-05-0208 minAI and HealthcareThe Fight to Clean Up Healthcare Data - with Mika Newton [FULL PODCAST]Healthcare data is messy, inconsistent, and buried in narrative. AI sounds like the solution. Until it isn’t. In this episode of AI and Healthcare, xCures CEO Mika Newton speaks with Rajiv Haravu, SVP of Product Management at IMO Health, to dissect the real-world challenges of data normalization. From inconsistent documentation of basic lab tests to extracting insights from billions of unstructured notes, Rajiv explains why AI alone falls short - and how precision tools, editorial standards, and clinically-informed design can bridge the gap.
2025-05-0144 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | E24 - The Python People Podcast - Glenn KramerGlenn is CTO of xCures and a highly experienced and respected Data and Technology leader. In this episode, Glenn shares his incredible career story. And talks us through his approach to career progression and his mindset to tackling new challenges. Very inspiring stuff.
2025-03-111h 34
AWS Health Innovation Podcast#117, Breaking Down Healthcare Data Silos with Mika Newton from xCuresHealthcare data fragmentation remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine. In this episode, Mike Tarselli, Specialist Leader for HCLS Data & AI at AWS, explores innovative solutions with Mika Newton, CEO of xCures. Their platform is revolutionizing how healthcare organizations access and utilize patient data, transforming disconnected, and often complex medical records into actionable insights through advanced AI technology.How did xCures evolve from cancer-specific solutions to a comprehensive healthcare platform?Starting in oncology, xCures developed AI solutions to tackle complex cancer patient management. The platform's success in organizing and analyzing oncology records led to natural...
2025-03-0540 min
Kno2fyxCures: Advancing Interoperability at the Point of Care.In this episode of Kno2fy, hosts Dr. Peter Schoch and Teresa Bell discuss the importance of interoperability in healthcare with special guest Kenny Wong from XCures. They reflect on the previous season, share insights about the evolving landscape of healthcare technology, and explore the role of XCures in enhancing patient care through AI-assisted platforms. The conversation emphasizes the significance of unstructured data, the integration of technology with electronic health records, and the human element in healthcare delivery.
2025-02-1447 minAI and HealthcareFrom Targeting Cancer to Transforming Care: Introducing AI and HealthcareIn this episode, Dr. Sanjay Juneja is joined by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, to explore how AI is transforming the future of medicine. Together, they discuss tackling critical challenges like resource shortages, improving patient triaging, and leveraging data for smarter, faster decision-making. Mika shares his unique insights on how technology is reshaping healthcare systems and the exciting opportunities ahead. Don’t miss this engaging conversation —and stay tuned for a surprising reveal at the end!
2024-12-1153 min
NewsRamp Health & Wellness PodcastAdvancements in Cancer Detection, Research, and Precision MedicineMainz Biomed's ColoAlert tool shows promising results in early cancer detection, leading to a major U.S. clinical trial. The MMRF encourages participation in Walk/Run events to support multiple myeloma research and development of next-generation therapies. A lawsuit filed against Cigna Health alleges discrimination for excluding coverage of obesity medications. Clarified Precision Medicine and xCures partner to advance precision oncology and improve personalized patient treatment recommendations.
2024-06-0505 min
The Medical AI PodcastEpisode 37: The path to a medical AI holy grail: medical records analysis and automated treatment selection; with Mika Newton, CEO of XCuresEpisode 41: The path to a medical AI holy grail: medical records analysis and automated treatment selection; with Mika Newton, CEO of XCures
2024-05-0247 min
The Gary Rivers ShowArtificial Intelligence in The Medical Field.Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, a health technology company that has created an AI-supported, clinical study platform for advanced cancer calls in to talk about evidence-based medicine and tools to transform healthcare and clinical development.
2023-05-1607 min
PharmaTalkRadioA Natural Language Collaboration That Helps Cancer Patients Navigate TreatmentAbout This Episode: DataArt's engineering capabilities with xCures' oncology expertise created a Natural Language Processing tool. This collaboration tackles the difficult task of ingesting a patient's health records, parsing free-text cancer notes, in order to help patients navigate their options for oncology treatments. This Conversation Specifically Addresses: The unique challenges facing xCuresHow DataArt and xCures began their collaborationThe ongoing conversations required to create something novel and get the finished product to the end user: the patient Plus how this technology could positively impact clinical trial matching About the Speakers: Jamie McCulloch is Vice President of Client Solutions at DataArt. DataArt is a g...
2022-08-3129 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter (episode 30): Targeting Cancer With Tech and Talent.#TheOncDoc .. Dr. Sanjay Juneja, #XCures CEO Mika Newton and #StandUpToCancer co-founder Rusty Robertson join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 30 of Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Their focus...bringing new technology and cooperation to cancer treatment to extend and save lives. Join us for Targeting Cancer with Tech and Talent!
2022-05-2656 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter (episode 30): Targeting Cancer With Tech and Talent.#TheOncDoc .. Dr. Sanjay Juneja, #XCures CEO Mika Newton and #StandUpToCancer co-founder Rusty Robertson join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 30 of Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Their focus...bringing new technology and cooperation to cancer treatment to extend and save lives. Join us for Targeting Cancer with Tech and Talent!
2022-05-2656 min
Note to File: A Clinical Research PodcastMark Shapiro, xCuresMark Shapiro is the COO of xCures and principal investigator for XCELSIOR and BEAT19, two patient-powered real-world data and outcomes registries in cancer and COVID-19, respectively. He has been focused on innovation and growth in clinical research for more than 20 years. Prior to joining xCures, Mark was SVP, Operations for a global CRO where he was responsible for a team of about 500 drug development professionals in 30 countries, and a portfolio of more than 100 active clinical trials. In his role at xCures, he has been focused on developing and implementing AI and Machine Learning-enabled software systems for clinical research.
2022-04-1345 min
The Health Design PodcastMika Newton, CEO of xCuresMika Newton is the CEO of xCures, a health technology company that has created an AI-supported, clinical study platform for advanced cancer. Mika has more than 20 years of commercial strategy and leadership experience in life sciences, with a focus on novel technologies. Over the last 10 years Mika has concentrated on evidence-based medicine and tools to transform healthcare and clinical development.
Before joining xCures Mika was the Chief Commercial Officer of Doctor Evidence, LLC. Prior to Doctor Evidence he was the General Manager of Clinical Development Services at diaDexus, SVP of Client and Market Development at Evidera, VP of Sales and...
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