Heard in the Halls at HIMSS: Anurag Mehta on Agentic AI & Payer-Provider Tensions
HITea With GraceMarch 27, 202600:03:46

Heard in the Halls at HIMSS: Anurag Mehta on Agentic AI & Payer-Provider Tensions

In this episode of Heard in the Halls at HIMSS, we speak with Anurag Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Omega Healthcare, about the next evolution of AI in healthcare.

Anurag highlights the shift from last year’s focus on ambient AI to this year’s growing interest in agentic AI—leveraging intelligent agents to take action and drive efficiency across healthcare operations.

On health equity, he points to a major systemic challenge: the ongoing tension between payers and providers. From prior authorization hurdles to declining reimbursement rates, providers are often left to navigate and challenge decisions that directly impact patient care. These dynamics create significant barriers and add complexity to delivering equitable care.

Tune in for a candid look at emerging AI trends and the structural challenges facing healthcare from the HIMSS conference floor.