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Send us a Text Message.Recent political events have brought mental and cognitive health into the national spotlight.As more Americans confront mental health crises, the urgency for both heightened attention and effective treatment solutions has never been greater.According to MentalHealthAmerica, nearly 20% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which translates to approximately 50 million Americans.In our latest episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll welcome Patrick J. Kennedy for a compelling discussion on the complex and escalating challenges of mental health in the US, exploring their intersections with current political events and insights from his new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.TOPICS1:03 Understanding the President's Decision to Step Down6:00 Holding our Leaders to a Standard of Cognitive Competence7:50 The Momentous Opportunity of New Mental Health Rulings12:43 Profiles in Mental Health Courage14:29 Has the Public Understanding of Mental Health Needs Changed?17:10 Critical Conversations of Early Treatment Needs18:45 What is the Role of Employers in Mental Health21:06 Looking to Global Solutions for Mental Health Treatment23:50 The Role of Tech in Mental Health Care26:35 Patrick J Kennedy's Role in Mental Health Advocacy This episode is brought to you by Matrix Medical Network.  Matrix Medical Network is an independent, at-scale provider of comprehensive in-home health assessments. The company’s national network of nearly 3,000 clinicians delivers comprehensive, personalized care for Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial patients across all 50 states. Care visits include diagnostic testing, risk identification, medication management, and tailored lifestyle improvement plans.Download Matrix Medical Network's White Paper: "Improving Health Equity Through Whole-Person Care" 👇https://www.matrixmedicalnetwork.com/whitepaper-improving-health-equity-through-whole-person-care/🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT PATRICK J KENNEDYPatrick Joseph Kennedy II is a retired American politician and mental health advocate. Serving as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st congressional district from 1995 to 2011, Kennedy made history as the first Generation X member elected to Congress. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Send us a Text Message.Generation Z faces profound challenges, grappling with both a surge in behavioral health diagnoses and a deep-seated distrust of the healthcare system.Research from the Walton Family Foundation reveals that 42% of Gen Z individuals struggle with depression and feelings of hopelessness, a rate nearly twice as high as that observed in Americans over the age of 25.How can we bridge the gap between the growing need for mental health support and the effectiveness of available treatments?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Sarah Adler, founder and CEO of Wave, explores how emerging technologies and societal shifts have created a distinct mental health crisis for Generation Z and discusses innovative solutions to meet this generation's unique needs.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT SARAH ADLERSarah Adler is the founder and CEO of Wave, a pioneering virtual behavioral health platform designed for digital natives. Leveraging her background in clinical psychology, finance, and healthcare delivery, she leads Wave’s evidence-based, transdiagnostic care model, which integrates virtual coaching, online tools, and exercises to improve mental health and manage daily life.In addition to her role at Wave, Sarah Adler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, where she focuses on improving care delivery through technology, user-centered design, and predictive modeling. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT WAVEWave is the first virtual behavioral health platform designed specifically for digital natives. Wave offers an evidence-based, transdiagnostic care model that integrates virtual coaching, online exercises, and tools to enhance mental health and support daily life. The platform personalizes each user’s experience to optimize engagement and improve outcomes, while its infrastructure provides clear data reporting for providers, payors, and enterprises to demonstrate both clinical effectiveness and financial impact.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #mentalhealth #GenZ #depression #behavioralhealth #emergingtech  Support the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Send us a Text Message.As the U.S. population continues to age, Medicare is rapidly consuming a larger portion of the federal budget.In 2023, Medicare expenditures reached a staggering $1 trillion, accounting for approximately 3.1% of the U.S. GDP.Looking ahead, Statista projects that Medicare outlays will soar to $2.1 trillion by 2034, representing around 4.2% of the anticipated U.S. GDP.Such a trajectory of unsustainable spending necessitates innovative and effective solutions.Tune in to this week’s episode of CareTalk, where host David Williams is joined by Matrix Medical Network’s CEO Catherine Tabaka and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Cantor, as they reveal why whole-person care is the critical solution for improving health equity.TOPICS:0:55 How much is the U.S spending on Medicare?3:18 How did Medicare start?5:18 What are Dual Eligibles?9:37 What are the challenges of Dual Eligibles?13:33 What is whole person care?19:03 What are the motivations for Health Equity Initiatives?26:58 Are disparities in care increasing?29:29 Should the government-sponsored medical insurance work as social welfare?33:17 Understanding in-home and whole-person care🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CATHERINE TABAKACatherine J. Tabaka is the CEO of Matrix Medical Network, a role she assumed in July 2022 after serving as interim CEO since February 2022. She joined the company in 2021, bringing with her nearly 30 years of experience in organizational management, operational and financial performance, and leading transformative change.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT DR. MICHAEL CANTORDr. Michael Cantor is a geriatrician and attorney, currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at Matrix Medical Network and CEO of The Cantor Group. He has extensive experience in value-based care, quality improvement, and care management for healthcare providers and health plans.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MATRIX MEDICAL NETWORKMatrix is the only independent national provider of large-scale in-home health assessments. We serve Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial beneficiaries through in-person and virtual visits. Download Matrix Medical's whitepaper "Improving Health Equity Through Whole-Person Care" 👇https://www.matrixmedicalnetwork.com/whitepaper-improving-health-equity-through-whole-person-care/GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts#healSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Send us a Text Message.Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise, and common treatments are rapidly becoming ineffective.The UNEP reports that by 2050, up to 10 million deaths annually could be attributed to antibiotic-resistant infections globally.This alarming projection has many medical professionals and healthcare experts deeply concerned.In this week’s Health Biz Briefs, Greg Mario, CEO of Taxis Pharmaceuticals, joins David E. Williams to discuss the real and potentially imminent dangers of antibiotic-resistant infections and the new technologies being developed to combat this growing threat.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT GREG MARIOGreg Mario joined TAXIS with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry, bringing a strong background in sales, marketing, business development, and licensing and acquisitions. Before his role at TAXIS, Greg served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Talk America, a local and long-distance telecommunications provider. He also remains a Partner at MFP, LP, a private equity investment firm specializing in the life sciences sector. Additionally, Greg co-founded the Brownstone Advisory Group, a real estate investment fund, and serves as a Director at Evogen, Inc., a development-stage laboratory diagnostics company focused on central nervous system disease management. Greg earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from Trinity College.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #healthcaretech #antibiotics #antibioticresistance #infections #globalhealthSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Send us a Text Message.AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in healthcare as providers look to cut costs and speed up patient response times.However, a study by the Pew Research Center found that 57% of patients say using artificial intelligence to diagnose diseases and recommend treatments would worsen the patient-provider relationship.So how does AI bridge the disconnect between effective patient care and streamlined operations?Join us for this week’s Care Talk episode as David E. Williams and John Driscoll meet with Israel Krush, co-founder of Hyro, to discuss how they’re revolutionizing conversational AI and improving the AI experience in healthcare. TOPICS:0:55 How chatbots relate to healthcare2:45 What are the advantages and challenges of chat boxes?5:07 The role of empathy in chat boxes7:50 What is responsible AI?10:04 How healthcare AI differs from other AI systems13:48 Experts' thoughts on responsible AI15:15 How AI can tap into medical knowledge16:48 How AI can find new treatments19:23 Why nurses are raising the alarm on AI🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT ISRAEL KRUSHIsrael is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hyro. He earned his BSc in Computer Science and Statistics from Tel Aviv University before embarking on his career in the startup ecosystem as a software developer. Transitioning into product management, Israel furthered his education with an MBA from Cornell Tech, solidifying his foundation in business and technology.His journey into entrepreneurship culminated in his current role as CEO of Hyro. Beginning his career as a software engineer at Intel, Israel advanced steadily, assuming leadership roles in engineering and product management across several prominent startups. Notably, he contributed to Zeekit, a pioneering computer vision company later acquired by Walmart.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #healthcaretech #AI #AItechnology #medicaltech #medicaladvancementsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Send us a Text Message.Traditional medical systems frequently focus on treating patients only after their conditions have become severe. This approach often results in worse outcomes and higher costs for patients and providers.Can preventative care models offer a solution?Join us for this week’s Health Biz Brief as David E. Williams speaks with Mohamed Diab, President of CVS Accountable Care and Senior Vice President of CVS Health, to explore how value-based accountable care systems could revolutionize patient care by emphasizing prevention and proactive risk management.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MOHAMED DIABMohamed Diab has been the CEO of CVS Accountable Care since April 2022, where he oversees the development and execution of value-based care strategies. A trained physician with an MBA from St. John’s University, Mohamed previously served as President and CEO of ActiveHealth Management and Health Data Management Solutions at CVS/Aetna. He also led Aetna’s provider transformation efforts, creating joint-venture strategies with major health systems. Before joining HDMS, Mohamed was a Principal at PwC’s Health Industries Advisory practice and managed medical and pharmacy benefit operations at two large regional health plans. He has extensive experience working nationally on value-based care models, including pay-for-performance and payer-provider partnerships.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #healthcaresolutions #accountablecare #preventablecare #CVS #CVSHealthSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Send us a Text Message.A recent Supreme Court ruling has granted local officials the authority to arrest homeless individuals found sleeping in public spaces.According to Security.com, the number of homeless Americans has risen to over half a million and shows no signs of slowing down.With homelessness growing nationwide, what will be the impact of this decision?Will it effectively reduce homelessness by directing unhoused individuals to local resources?Or does it represent a harsh and unusual punishment that criminalizes homelessness?In this week's episode of CareTalk, hosts David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore the implications of this landmark ruling and its far-reaching effects on affected individuals and communities nationwide.TOPICS0:52 What is the new ruling on homeless encampments?3:11 How will other recent rulings affect healthcare?3:53 How should cities and states grapple with the homelessness crisis?4:55 Are homeless people still receiving care?6:15 Why do homeless people need easy access to care?7:20 What is the impact of relocating homeless people?10:48 How many homeless people are there nationwide?13:30 Should housing be classified as healthcare?16:06 Can recent rulings help with homelessness?🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #homelessness #homeless #publicservices #supremecourt #supremecourtdecisionSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Send us a Text Message.Extended care has frequently faced challenges in accessing and effectively implementing mental health support for long-term care.This week’s guest believes it’s time for a change.Join us on HealthBiz Brief as Rocco Coniglio, Business Builder for Red Rock Capital and Advisory, discusses the inadequate state of mental health treatments in long-term care and explains how leveraging advanced-practice nurses and telehealth can better support patients, families, and medical providers.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT ROCCO CONIGLIORocco Coniglio is a seasoned healthcare executive and visionary leader with a diverse educational background from Mount Union College, Robert Morris University, and the Fuqua School of Business. His journey in healthcare began in 2001 when he and his wife, Nicole Coniglio, founded Psych360 out of a shared passion for improving mental health care in long-term care settings. With over 40 years of combined experience, they led Psych360 to remarkable growth, serving 600 locations across four states and facilitating 140,000 patient encounters annually. After achieving an eight-figure exit, Rocco and Nicole continued to shape the company's trajectory as COO and President, significantly improving its financial performance. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #longtermcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtreatments #extendedcare #telehealthSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing