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Care Decoded

About the show.

Care Decoded is the go-to podcast for clinicians, health plan leaders, and quality champions navigating the evolving world of risk adjustment, value-based care, and smarter documentation. Hosted by Inferscience, this show takes you inside the workflows, decisions, and technologies that turn clinical complexity into clarity. From demystifying HCCs and RAF scores to decoding CMS changes and exploring the impact of AI, we help you understand the data behind every diagnosis. This show isn't about theory. It's about impact. Not about compliance. But confidence. Not about more clicks. But clarity at the point of care. If you're building the future of care – one chart, one visit, one code at a time – Care Decoded is your ultimate guide.

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Ep 13 · Jan 20, 2026 · 13 min

From Hype to Accountability: Lessons and Shifts in Healthcare Tech for 2026

Welcome back to Care Decoded, the podcast where we break down the complexities of healthcare technology, documentation, coding, quality, and clinical AI to help organizations work smarter, not harder. In this special New Year’s episode, hosts Dr. Sunil…

Ep 12 · Jan 14, 2026 · 25 min

Transforming Clinical Care with AI: How Physicians Can Lead the Healthcare Revolution

Welcome back to Care Decoded, the podcast where we break down the complexities of documentation, coding, and clinical AI to empower better care. In this episode, host Dr. Sunil Nihalani, CEO of Inferscience, sits down with Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, critical…

Ep 11 · Dec 16, 2025 · 49 min

Navigating Healthcare Interoperability: Tailwinds, Headwinds, and the Human Impact

Welcome back to Care Decoded! In this episode, host Dr. Sunil Nihalani, CEO of Inferscience, sits down with interoperability expert Brendan Keeler, better known as the “health API guy.” Together, they tackle one of health tech’s biggest promises…

Ep 10 · Nov 18, 2025 · 50 min

The Future of Risk Adjustment: Preparing for CMS Audits, Extrapolation, and AI Technology

Welcome back to Care Decoded, the podcast where we make sense of the fast-evolving world of documentation, coding, and clinical AI to power better patient care. In today’s episode, host Michael Lesnik welcomes healthcare innovation and policy leader Dr.…

Ep 9 · Nov 3, 2025 · 46 min

Moving Beyond Compliance: Building Teams for Population Health and Clinical Transformation

Welcome back to Care Decoded, the podcast where we simplify the complex world of healthcare documentation, coding, and clinical AI so we can power better care, today and for the future. In this episode, Dr. Sunil Nihalani is joined by Dr. Stella…

Ep 8 · Oct 8, 2025 · 18 min

How Provider-First Tech and Collaboration Drive RADV Audit Success

Welcome back to Care Decoded! In this episode, we dive into the second part of our RADV miniseries, shifting focus from what RADV is, to the crucial role of frontline providers in ensuring accurate, defensible documentation as part of everyday care. Host…

Ep 7 · Sep 29, 2025 · 25 min

Building a Proactive RADV Audit Readiness Plan: People, Process, Technology, and More

Welcome to a brand new episode of Care Decoded! In this episode, host Mark McKeown is joined by renowned risk adjustment and coding expert Colleen Gianatasio to kick off a special two-part series diving into CMS’s heightened focus on RADV (Risk Adjustment…

Ep 6 · Sep 8, 2025 · 24 min

Closing Care Gaps and Turning Data Into Action for Better Patient Outcomes

Welcome to another episode of Care Decoded, the podcast where we break down the most pressing issues in modern healthcare. In today’s episode, host Michael Lesnik, VP of Provider Sales at Inferscience, sits down with Dr. Sunil Nihalani, CEO of Inferscience…

Ep 5 · Aug 1, 2025 · 32 min

Decoding CMS HCC V28 for Real-World Impact

Welcome back to Care Decoded, the podcast where we make sense of the evolving world of healthcare documentation, coding, and clinical AI. In today’s episode, hosts Dr. Sunil Nihalani and Biodun Kajopaiye, Risk Adjustment and Stars Manager at CareFirst…

Ep 4 · Jul 8, 2025 · 20 min

Tackling Physician Burnout: The Hidden Costs of Clunky Documentation Systems

Welcome back to Care Decoded, the show where we break down the complexities of risk adjustment, documentation, and the evolving role of AI in healthcare. In today’s episode, host Lucy Medina sits down with Dr. Sunil Nihalani, CEO of Inferscience and…

Ep 3 · Jun 18, 2025 · 44 min

Bridging Risk Adjustment and Quality: Turning Data Into Meaningful Patient Outcomes

Welcome to another episode of Care Decoded, the show where we break down the complexities of risk adjustment, documentation, and AI to power better healthcare. In today’s episode, host Dr. Sunil Nihalani is joined by Subbu Ramalingam — a seasoned former…

Ep 2 · May 25, 2025 · 29 min

Why Risk Adjustment Matters More Than Ever: Sunil’s Journey From Medicine to Health Tech

Welcome to the very first episode of Care Decoded, where we peel back the layers of healthcare innovation with people who are reshaping the industry from the inside. In this episode, Dr. Sunil Nihalani, Founder and CEO at Inferscience, dives into his…

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