Podcast
April 2026Episode : The Evolution of Patient Access
With Jack McBrideIn this episode of Voices of Experience, host Dianne Keen speaks with Jack McBride, CEO at OnQ Global, about how patient access is evolving and what it takes to support patients when staffing is limited. Jack shares insights from more than a decade of building global call center operations and technology for radiology and revenue cycle leaders.
From OnQ’s start in Panama to teams now in Kenya and India, he explains how the company combines bilingual patient access experts with structured processes and purpose-built technology to support client practices. The conversation also explores why traditional staffing models are struggling, how outsourcing can focus on patient experience rather than just cost, and where AI and automation can help reduce repetitive work.
Guests
Key Discussion Points:
- Rebuilding Patient Access in a Staffing Crisis: How radiology practices are managing call volumes, billing questions, and insurance updates when it’s harder than ever to hire and retain front-line staff.
- Global Teams, Local Experience: What it takes to train and quality-manage bilingual teams in Panama, Kenya, and India so they feel like a seamless extension of your practice—not an off-the-shelf call center.
- AI as a Co‑Pilot, Not a Replacement: Practical ways OnQ is using middleware, automation, and emerging AI tools to clean data, streamline workflows, and elevate employees into higher-value work.
