Revolutionizing Prior Authorizations: FHIR, AI, and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Colin Banas

06/06/2025 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The Strategy of Health Podcast, Cole sits down with Dr. Colin Banas, Internal Medicine Physician and Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst, to dive into the evolving landscape of healthcare technology. They discuss how FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is transforming healthcare interoperability, streamlining prior authorizations, and enhancing data transparency. Dr. Banas shares his journey from CMIO at VCU Health to his current role at DrFirst, offering unique insights into the challenges and solutions in electronic health records (EHR), medication management, and the integration of AI in healthcare workflows.00:00 Introduction to FHIR and Its Importance00:27 Meet Dr. Colin Banas00:50 Journey to Medicine02:30 Career at VCU and Transition to Dr. First03:33 Challenges and Innovations in EHR06:06 Joining Dr. First11:30 Improving Medication Management15:26 The Future of Prior Authorization25:09 The Role of AI in Healthcare30:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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