Sanju Zachariah’s Podcast
Welcome to ”Portiva Pulse” – the podcast where Sanju Zachariah, President and CEO of Portiva, explores the future of virtual medical staffing and healthcare efficiency. Join Sanju as he delves into how Portiva’s innovative services such as virtual medical assistants, remote medical scribing, dental virtual assistance, prior authorization, insurance verification, medical transcription, and medical billing are revolutionizing medical, dental, and veterinary practices. Through expert interviews and real-world insights, ”Portiva Pulse” uncovers strategies to reduce administrative burdens, enhance patient care, and streamline healthcare operations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this podcast is your gateway to the next era of medical staffing. Tune in and stay ahead in the evolving world of healthcare administration! 🎧
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
If you’re a healthcare professional buried in EMRs, this is the episode for you. We sit down with Sanju Zachariah, President of Portiva, to break down the full spectrum of medical scribe duties and how these documentation experts are revolutionizing provider workflows.
Discover how medical scribe duties extend beyond note-taking to include real-time patient documentation, prepping charts, reviewing histories, and more. Whether in-person or remote, medical scribes bring efficiency to every visit — freeing up physicians to focus on what truly matters: patient care. Tune in to learn why hiring a medical scribe may be the smartest decision your practice makes this year.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Monday May 19, 2025
How to Become a Prior Authorization Specialist Guide
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Curious about breaking into healthcare without wearing scrubs or working hospital shifts? In this episode, we explore a meaningful, flexible career path that’s gaining traction fast. Learn how to start a rewarding role that connects patients, providers, and insurance companies all from behind the scenes.
Sanju Zachariah from Portiva joins us to discuss everything from qualifications to remote opportunities. Discover key insights on remote healthcare jobs, medical billing support, and insurance verification careers that help you launch with confidence. We also cover How to Become a Prior Authorization Specialist in a simple, step-by-step way.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Monday May 19, 2025
Insurance Authorization Specialist Remote Made Easy
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
If insurance authorizations are constantly clogging up your workflow, this episode is for you. We’re diving into how an Insurance Authorization Specialist Remote can remove administrative bottlenecks and help your clinic run more efficiently. With fewer delays and more time for patient care, remote support just makes sense.
Sanju Zachariah from Portiva returns to explain how Insurance Authorization Specialist Remote services are improving accuracy, reducing burnout, and streamlining healthcare operations. We also explore key benefits of remote prior authorization, healthcare virtual staffing, and insurance workflow automation for modern medical practices.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Monday May 19, 2025
Remote Authorization Specialist Helps Clinics Thrive
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Tired of authorizations stealing time from patient care? In this episode, we explore how a Remote Authorization Specialist can lift the admin burden off your clinical team. From reducing paperwork to syncing seamlessly with your EHR, this remote role is transforming how modern practices operate.
Sanju Zachariah from Portiva explains how Remote Authorization Specialist services reduce denials, speed up approvals, and help your team stay focused on medicine—not insurance calls. We also unpack the value of insurance coordination support, medical workflow optimization, and virtual prior authorization solutions for busy practices.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Monday May 19, 2025
Pre Authorization Specialist Remote Simplifies Insurance
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Managing insurance paperwork doesn’t have to feel like a full-time job. In this episode, we uncover how working with a Pre Authorization Specialist Remote can transform a clinic’s workflow. From speeding up approvals to reducing admin strain, this remote solution is streamlining practices everywhere.
Sanju Zachariah from Portiva joins us to explain how integrating a Pre Authorization Specialist Remote supports faster turnaround times, fewer denials, and a stronger revenue cycle. We also explore the benefits of remote medical billing support, insurance authorization services, and workflow automation in healthcare.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Monday May 19, 2025
Prior Authorization Remote: Streamline Healthcare Admin
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
In today’s episode, we unravel the chaos around prior authorizations and explore the game-changing solution, Prior Authorization Remote. From endless phone calls to mountains of paperwork, prior auths can derail a clinic's productivity. But what if you could offload that burden entirely? Enter Portiva's innovative remote authorization model efficient, scalable, and fully HIPAA-compliant.
Join us as Sanju Zachariah from Portiva shares how Prior Authorization Remote is revolutionizing healthcare workflows. Discover how this approach reduces errors, saves time, and empowers providers to refocus on patient care. We also dive into top solutions for insurance verification, healthcare workflow optimization, and remote medical staffing.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Thursday May 01, 2025
Remote Prior Authorization: Streamline Your Workflow
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Is prior authorization slowing your clinic down? In this episode, we explore how Remote Prior Authorization can eliminate delays, reduce admin stress, and help providers focus on patient care. Guest expert Sanju Zachariah from Portiva breaks down how remote services seamlessly integrate into your workflow to handle insurance approvals efficiently and accurately.
Whether you're tired of phone hold times or drowning in documentation, Remote Prior Authorization might be the fix your practice needs. Learn how this approach helps clinics boost productivity, cut costs, and improve patient experience.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Thursday May 01, 2025
How Remote Prior Authorization Specialists Save Clinics
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Ever had your clinic day wrecked by a single missing pre-approval? In this episode, we explore how a Remote Prior Authorization Specialist can eliminate those workflow disruptions and drastically speed up patient care. Our returning guest, Sanju Zachariah from Portiva, dives into what makes these specialists essential for modern healthcare practices.
From integrating with your EHR to handling every step of the insurance pre-approval process remotely, this conversation breaks down how a Remote Prior Authorization Specialist brings flexibility, speed, and peace of mind. Learn how this role boosts clinic performance and elevates the patient experience.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Thursday May 01, 2025
How an Authorization Specialist Remote Boosts Efficiency
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
In this episode, we uncover how hiring an Authorization Specialist Remote can dramatically improve workflow efficiency and reduce stress in busy healthcare practices. Guest Sanju Zachariah from Portiva explains how these virtual specialists handle pre-approvals, insurance documentation, and follow-ups with precision—freeing up doctors and staff to focus on patient care. A skilled Authorization Specialist Remote can prevent costly denials and delays while seamlessly integrating into your existing systems.
We also explore how remote solutions help clinics scale without extra overhead or HR headaches. Whether you’re struggling with mounting authorizations, EHR coordination, or insurance claim delays, this episode offers a smarter path forward. Related keywords we highlight include medical prior authorization, remote healthcare jobs, and insurance verification specialist—making this a must-listen for any healthcare leader looking to streamline operations.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.

Thursday May 01, 2025
How a Prior Authorization Pharmacist Speeds Up Approvals
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the vital role of the Prior Authorization Pharmacist and how they’re transforming the medication approval process in healthcare. Guest Sanju Zachariah from Portiva explains how these licensed pharmacists specialize in managing prior authorizations for medications, ensuring faster approvals and fewer denials. A Prior Authorization Pharmacist leverages their clinical knowledge to handle insurance requirements, saving time for doctors and improving patient care.
We’ll also discuss how remote solutions can help overwhelmed clinics integrate these experts into their workflow with zero hassle. Whether you’re dealing with delayed prescriptions, insurance denials, or administrative overload, this episode offers real-world solutions. Keywords we highlight include medication prior authorization, pharmacy benefit management, and clinical pharmacy services making this a must-listen for healthcare providers and administrators.
📘 Learn more about how Portiva’s virtual medical assistant services can elevate your practice. From administrative support to patient engagement, our trained professionals are here to help you work smarter, not harder.
📞 Have questions? Call us today at 223-867-2989
👉 Visit Portiva.com to explore our full suite of virtual medical assistant solutions and discover how a remote medical personal assistant can transform the way you care for patients.