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Closing the Healthcare Admin Gap with AI w/ Abdel Mahmoud
Send us a textAdministrative hassles and mountains of paperwork remain some of the biggest challenges in healthcare today.Every day, critical time and resources are diverted from doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to navigate inefficient prior authorizations and overwhelming paperwork. Isn't it time we find a better solution?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Anterior Founder and CEO Abdel Mahmoud to explore the burden of administrative tasks on healthcare and how AI can bring clarity and efficiency to the chaos.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 ABDEL MAHMOUDAbdel Mahmoud is the Founder and CEO of Anterior, a company revolutionizing healthcare administration through AI-driven solutions. With a background in product development and healthcare innovation, Abdel brings deep expertise in building tools that reduce administrative burdens and streamline workflows for providers. Previously, he held leadership roles at top healthcare organizations, where he focused on improving efficiency and delivering impactful solutions. Passionate about the intersection of technology and healthcare, Abdel is dedicated to using AI to transform outdated systems, enabling better outcomes for both patients and providers.🎙️⚕️ABOUT ANTERIORAnterior is a leading healthcare technology company focused on transforming the administrative side of medicine through innovative AI solutions. By streamlining processes like prior authorizations and reducing paperwork burdens, Anterior empowers providers to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. With a commitment to improving efficiency, lowering costs, and enhancing the healthcare experience, Anterior is redefining how data and automation support better outcomes for patients and providers alike.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
December 20, 2024
Promoting Superior Patient-Centered Hernia Care
Send us a textHernia surgery is one of the most common procedures, but the quality of care and post-op treatment can vary widely.What’s behind these variations, and how can we ensure better care for patients?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Dr. Michael Reinhorn and Dr. Nora Fullington dive into the challenges of hernia surgery and explain how Boston Hernia is raising the bar with patient-centered care and improved outcomes.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 MICHAEL REINHORN M.DDr. Michael Reinhorn is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, specializing in ambulatory hernia surgery with a focus on inguinal, umbilical, and epigastric hernias. Based near Boston, his practice serves New England with surgical care provided at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites, and the Surgery Center of New Hampshire. With over 23 years of experience and more than 5,400 hernia operations performed, Dr. Reinhorn is a recognized expert in minimally invasive hernia surgery, emphasizing opioid reduction and value-based care. He consults for the American Board of Surgery, co-chairs the opioid reduction task force for the ACHQC, and represents the Americas Hernia Society on the ACHQC board. A dedicated educator, researcher, and volunteer with The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, Dr. Reinhorn is committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing hernia care.🎙️⚕️ABOUT NORA FULLINGTON M.DDr. Nora Fullington is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, specializing in minimally invasive hernia and gallbladder surgery. With over 2,000 operations performed as a hospital-based surgeon, she joined the practice in 2021 and has since completed more than 1,000 hernia surgeries. Dr. Fullington is an expert in open preperitoneal mesh and non-mesh repairs, as well as laparoscopic techniques for patients who benefit from minimally invasive approaches. A national authority on hernia repair, she has published peer-reviewed studies, delivered lectures on improving patient outcomes, and brings expertise in gallbladder surgery to the practice. Passionate about patient-centered care, she ensures every patient feels heard and valued. Dr. Fullington also demonstrates her commitment to humanitarian medicine through surgical mission trips to Haiti and advocacy for humanism in healthcare.🎙️⚕️ABOUT BOSTON HERNIABoston Hernia is a specialized surgical practice dedicated to providing expert care for hernia and gallbladder conditions. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques and patient-centered treatment, the team at Boston Hernia delivers exceptional outcomes through personalized care plans, advanced surgical approaches, and a commitment to reducing recovery times. Serving patients across New England, Boston Hernia is known for its expertise, compassionate care, and dedication to improving the lives of thoSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
December 18, 2024
The Path to Building Stronger Primary Care w/ Kate Goodrich
Send us a textPrimary care is the foundation of a strong healthcare system, but it faces mounting challenges, from workforce shortages to reimbursement struggles. Is advanced primary care the solution and what would that model look like?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer of Humana, to explore the critical role of primary care and how it must evolve to meet the growing demands of patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:21) Intro(0:34) Sponsorship(2:05) The Advantages of Primary Care(3:51) Understanding Primary Care(5:06) Why Is Primary Care Struggling(6:55) The Current State of Primary Care(7:57) How Primary Care Is Changing(10:18) The Promise of Care Coordination in Primary Care(12:51) What Does Advanced Primary Care Look Like(15:20) Measuring Success in Primary Care(18:32) What Is Direct Primary Care(19:51) The State of Medicare Managed Care(23:43) Why Are Primary Care Physicians Unhappy🎙️⚕️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 KATE GOODRICHKate Goodrich, MD, MHS, is the Chief Medical Officer at Humana, where she leads clinical initiatives across the insurance and CenterWell businesses, focusing on physician engagement, healthcare research, health equity, and Humana's Bold Goal programs. Previously, she served as Humana’s SVP for Clinical Analytics and Trend, overseeing analytics and rapid learning strategies to improve outcomes while reducing costs. Before joining Humana, Dr. Goodrich was the CMS Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, managing 18 quality and value-based purchasing programs, nationwide quality improvement efforts, and Medicare coverage decisions. A practicing hospitalist and professor of medicine, she continues her clinical work at George Washington University Medical Center, where she previously directed the Hospital Medicine division.🎙️⚕️ABOUT HUMANAHumana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading health and well-being company dedicated to helping people live healthy and happy lives since 1961. The company offers personalized healthcare services through its insurance products and CenterWell healthcare services, aiming to simplify the healthcare experience for millions of members across the United States. Humana's commitment extends beyond individual care, as it actively invests in local communities to support and enhance public health initiatives. With a focus on innovation and compassionate care, Humana strives to address global health challenges and make a positive impact on the lives it touches.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
December 13, 2024
Transforming Health Data into Health Improvement w/ Estenda Co-Founder and CEO Richard Kedziora
Send us a textWe’re living in an era where health data is more accessible than ever.From lab results to wearable devices like the Apple Watch, there is an overwhelming amount of health information available. However, the real challenge lies in unlocking the potential of this data to drive transformative health improvements for both patients and providers.In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Richard Kedziora, Co-Founder and COO of Estenda Solutions, discusses how Estenda is leveraging health data to uncover patterns and trends that lead to better treatments and improved patient outcomes.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 RICHARD KEDZIORARichard "RJ" Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions, leverages over 25 years of experience in technology to create digital health solutions that improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance patient and provider satisfaction. A results-driven professional, he specializes in leadership, process improvement, software development, and governance, with his work earning multiple awards, including a HIMSS Davies Award, and several patents. RJ holds an MBA from West Chester University and a BS in Computer Science from Duquesne University, where he received the Excellence in Computer Science Award. A frequent podcast guest and speaker at healthcare and technology conferences, he has co-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals.🎙️⚕️ABOUT ESTENDA SOLUTIONSEstenda is an ISO 13485-certified healthcare software development and consulting company that has been advancing the science and technology of digital health since 2003. We collaborate with innovative organizations—commercial, research, clinical, or medical—to invent, design, develop, implement, and research solutions that enhance the health and well-being of individuals. Our services include custom software development, data analytics, AI/ML expertise, and strategic consulting. With a deep commitment to innovation and exceeding expectations, Estenda has successfully delivered numerous digital health projects, applying our extensive experience in healthcare, clinical, and medical systems. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
December 11, 2024
The Cost Crisis of Weight Loss Drugs
Send us a textGLP-1 medications like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic are taking the market by storm.With demand soaring, many patients are realizing these medications are either not being covered or simply too expensive.Is this all due to provider greed or is the issue more complicated?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss how the growing demand for weight-loss drugs is creating a conundrum for providers, forcing them to decide between avoiding the costs associated with at-risk patients or investing upfront for long-term savings.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:38) Sponsorship(2:06) Obesity in America(2:40) The State of Insurance Coverage for GLP-1s(3:27) Background on Obesity Drugs(4:45) Formation of GLP-1 Use(7:20) The Cost Conundrum of Weight-Loss Drugs(10:16) How Insurance Impacts Weight-Loss Drug Coverage(11:30) Understanding Adverse Selection(14:30) How Insurers Prevent Coverage(15:04) Decisions on Weight-Loss Drug Coverage(16:07) What Makes GLP-1s Unique for Cost Coverage(18:00) Will Weight-Loss Drugs Become Cheaper?(21:22) Medicare's Role in Weight-Loss Drugs(22:17) Examining Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs🎙️⚕️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 NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
December 6, 2024
Empowering Patient Access with Self-Scheduling w/ Relatient CEO Jeff Gartland
Send us a textEver tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment, only to be stuck on hold for what feels like forever?You’re not alone. A lot of Americans feel the same frustration.Could there be a better way to take control of scheduling?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Relatient CEO Jeff Gartland explains why self-scheduling is still a novel concept in medicine and how its implementation can improve patient access while increasing appointment volumes for providers.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 JEFF GARTLANDJeff Gartland, a pioneer in healthcare information technology systems, brings decades of expertise in growth strategies, innovation, and go-to-market initiatives. As the new CEO of Relatient, he is poised to advance the company’s industry-leading patient engagement and access platform. Previously, Gartland served as President of Anthem’s Advanced Analytics & Services division, where he built scalable technology solutions for the healthcare ecosystem, and held senior leadership roles at Ciox Health and McKesson’s RelayHealth, driving innovation in revenue cycle and clinical interoperability. Relatient, which recently merged with Radix Health, offers an all-in-one platform for patient engagement and scheduling that improves patient experiences and provider utilization.🎙️⚕️ABOUT RELATIENTRelatient, Inc., the 2020 KLAS Category Leader in Patient Outreach, is a SaaS-based patient engagement company focused on improving communication between patients and providers through a mobile-first approach. In 2020, Relatient’s digital platform facilitated over 200 million patient messages for U.S. medical practices and health systems, integrating seamlessly with more than 85 practice management systems and electronic health databases. Its suite of solutions—including patient messaging, self-scheduling, digital registration, and billing—enhances operational efficiency, reduces no-shows, accelerates payments, drives new appointments and reviews, and boosts patient satisfaction, all while supporting health and care quality initiatives.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
December 4, 2024
Unlocking Personalized Medicine Through AI Data w/ Bradley Bostic
Send us a textWhat if you could get personalized medical solutions tailored exactly to your needs, diagnosis, and even genetics?Personalized medicine may have sounded like a pipe dream a few years ago, but it’s fast becoming a major sector of the industry.In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Bradley Bostic, Founder and CEO of hc1 and managing director at Health Cloud Capital, to explore how diagnostics and AI are transforming personalized healthcare through data-driven innovation.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:16) Intro(0:32) Sponsorship(2:11) Congratulations to Marty Makary(2:51) How Important Is Lab Testing for Healthcare?(4:38) Going Beyond Basic Lab Data(7:49) How Tests Lead Into Personalized Medicine(10:41) Looking at Data More Effectively(15:00) Will Changes in the Healthcare System Affect Lab Data?🎙️⚕️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 BRAD BOSTICFor 25 years, Brad Bostic has led and invested in high-growth tech companies. Driven to improve patient care, he founded hc1 to enable precise diagnoses and treatments through optimized lab testing. Under his leadership, hc1 grew from a startup to a global leader, analyzing lab data for over 260 million patients using AI. Recognized for his transformational leadership, Brad has significantly enhanced enterprise value and was named "2020 Dynamic Business Leader of the Year" by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and a “Top Entrepreneur” by Becker’s Healthcare.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT HC1Founded in 2011, hc1 leverages lab data to generate actionable insights that enhance patient care, streamline lab operations, and reduce costs. Today, hc1 processes data for over 90 million patients, managing 30 billion clinical transactions monthly on its secure AWS-powered platform. Their solutions, including hc1 Performance Analytics™ and PrecisionDx Advisor™, enable labs to optimize testing and treatment decisions. With its 2024 acquisition of Accumen, hc1 now offers comprehensive solutions to transform labs into strategic assets for health systems, driving precision diagnostics and improved outcomes.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT HEALTH CLOUD CAPITALHealth Cloud Capital is a private equity firm specializing in high-growth health tech companies that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to uncover hidden risk signals in datasets. Their mission is to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing efficiency, precision, and effectiveness to improve patient outcomes. With a focus on Health Tech Data, Health Cloud Capital has achieved returns exceeding 2X to date. Their partners bring valuable insights from investing in and managing multiple growth-stage companies across healthcare, technology, and cloud computing, providing a competitive edge. The firm has a proven track record of delivering significant returns for investors and ensures that portfolio companies utilize robust, secure, and HITRUST-compSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 29, 2024
Improving Advanced Care Planning with Video w/ Ferdinando Mirarchi
Send us a textMany patients want to have a say in their medical care, especially when it comes to end-of-life decisions.Despite this, only a third of U.S. adults have completed any form of advance care directive.Even for those who do plan ahead, traditional paper-based advance directives often face challenges like misinterpretation or even being ignored altogether.Could video-recorded directives be the answer?In this HealthBiz Brief, MIDEO CEO Dr. Ferdinando Mirarchi sheds light on the limitations of standard advance care directives and explains why video-based solutions might deliver better results, offering greater clarity and ensuring patients’ wishes are honored.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 FERDINANDO MIRARCHIFerdinando Mirarchi, D.O, is the CEO and Chief Medical Officer of USACS MIDEO, LLC, and recently appointed Chairman of the National Palliative Care Committee for USACS. As the Principal Investigator of the TRIAD Research Series (The Realistic Interpretation of Advance Directives), Dr. Mirarchi has uncovered a global patient safety risk stemming from confusion around living wills, DNR, and POLST orders. His research, featured in outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, led to the creation of MIDEO (My Informed Decision on VidEO), an innovative, evidence-based video advance directive designed to enhance patient safety by clarifying medical orders and making them instantly accessible.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MIDEO MIDEO is a video-based advance care planning platform that ensures patient healthcare wishes are clearly communicated when patients cannot express them themselves. By translating patient directives into medical and legal terms, MIDEO makes them easily accessible to medical professionals through a QR code. This innovative approach enhances patient care and reduces costs by providing clarity on critical and end-of-life healthcare preferences. MIDEO offers services tailored for patients, families, health plans, and clinicians, emphasizing the importance of understanding and honoring individual healthcare choices.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 27, 2024
Improving Employee Access to Better Healthcare w/ Garner Health CEO Nick Reber
Send us a textWord-of-mouth recommendations are great for picking a restaurant or movie, but are they the best way to find a doctor?What if there was a better way to use data to find the right doctor every time?In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams talks with Nick Reber, Founder and CEO of Garner Health, about how they’re leveraging detailed data, including physician history and patient outcomes, to match patients with high-quality doctors.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS:(0:15) Sponsorship(1:45) Why Nick Reber Started Garner Health(4:50) Using Data to Find the Best Doctors(7:13) How Hedge Funds Relate to Healthcare(9:25) Measuring Patient Outcomes and Costs(11:20) Building Patient Trust(14:32) Dealing with Fragmented Data(16:29) Deciphering Complex Data to Determine Outcomes(20:24) Garner Health's Relation to Value-Based Care(23:18) Advice for Someone Starting a Healthcare Company🎙️⚕️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 NICK REBERNick Reber is the Founder and CEO of Garner Health, a company committed to transforming healthcare through data-driven insights and innovative financial incentives. Before establishing Garner, Nick was a key member of the leadership team at Oscar Health, where he played a significant role in analytics and the development of provider networks. His efforts contributed to Oscar's rapid growth, guiding the company to exceed $2 billion in annual revenue. Prior to his work at Oscar Health, Nick was a Partner at Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds, where he served as Co-Head of Research Analytics, leading strategic analysis and research initiatives.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT GARNER HEALTHGarner Health's mission is to transform the healthcare system from the ground up. By leveraging a unique approach to data science and pioneering financial incentives, Garner Health helps patients find the highest-quality care and empowers physicians to elevate their medical practices. Their goal is to realign the economics of healthcare, so providers are rewarded for delivering top-tier medical care instead of performing a higher volume of invasive procedures. Garner Health is dedicated to making high-quality, affordable healthcare a reality for everyone.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 22, 2024
Turning Fragmented Cancer Data into Actionable Insights w/ Karen Schmidt
Send us a textCancer moves fast. Patients and their medical teams need to move faster.When crucial data about diagnosis, staging, and treatments gets held up, it can cost patients valuable time, resources, and treatment opportunities.In the latest episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Karen Schmidt, VP of Oncology Market at Q-Centrix, discusses why accurate and timely data is critical in cancer treatment and how improved data practices can lead to better outcomes and potentially life-saving care.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 KAREN SCHMIDTKaren Schmidt is the Vice President of Oncology Market at Q-Centrix, bringing over 17 years of experience in cancer registry to her leadership role. A cancer survivor herself, Karen combines professional expertise with a personal commitment to improving cancer care. She leads her team in advancing the Cancer Registry Profession, enhancing the quality of cancer data, and turning data into actionable insights. Her focus is on delivering top-notch support to cancer programs nationwide, with the ultimate goal of elevating patient care and outcomes through superior data management and innovative solutions.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT Q-CENTRIXQ-Centrix is a leader in healthcare data management, offering the industry's first Enterprise Clinical Data Management (eCDM™) approach. This solution combines AI-driven technology with the largest team of clinical data experts and insights from over 1,200 healthcare partners. Q-Centrix addresses various clinical data needs—including oncology, cardiovascular, trauma, and research—enhancing quality measurement and improvement. Their eCDM™ methodology provides comprehensive data capture and integrity, transforming complex clinical information into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and strategic growth for healthcare systems nationwide.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 20, 2024
How Will We Make America Healthy Again?
Send us a textWith the election decided and over, Americans are looking at Republicans to make good on their campaign promises.One important promise to voters was to make America healthy again.But what does this agenda entail?And what impacts can we expect to see in healthcare?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss the framework of Make America Healthy Again, covering what they have right, what they have wrong, and how it is set to change healthcare.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:32) Sponsorship(1:59) Positives of Make America Healthy Again(3:31) Examining Chronic Disease Rates(4:54) Framework of Chronic Diseases(5:56) Health Policies on Pollution(7:02) The Gun Safety Epidemic(8:08) Government Regulations and Health Track Record(9:16) Contradictions in Make America Healthy Again(12:04) Hope for Change in American Healthcare🎙️⚕️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 NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 15, 2024
Transforming Diagnostic Labs Into Strategic Assets w/ Hc1 CEO Brad Bostic
Send us a textThere’s no shortage of data in healthcare.But when it comes to deeper insights into patients’ futures and provider costs, the industry is sorely lacking.Is it possible to unlock this data and create both better patient outcomes and more profits for providers?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Brad Bostic, chairman and CEO of Hc1, dives into the role of diagnostic testing labs and the ability to turn them into strategic assets by identify risks before they become dangerous and costly problems.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 BRAD BOSTICFor 25 years, Brad Bostic has led and invested in high-growth tech companies. Driven to improve patient care, he founded hc1 to enable precise diagnoses and treatments through optimized lab testing. Under his leadership, hc1 grew from a startup to a global leader, analyzing lab data for over 260 million patients using AI. Recognized for his transformational leadership, Brad has significantly enhanced enterprise value and was named "2020 Dynamic Business Leader of the Year" by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and a “Top Entrepreneur” by Becker’s Healthcare.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT HC1Founded in 2011, hc1 leverages lab data to generate actionable insights that enhance patient care, streamline lab operations, and reduce costs. Today, hc1 processes data for over 90 million patients, managing 30 billion clinical transactions monthly on its secure AWS-powered platform. Their solutions, including hc1 Performance Analytics™ and PrecisionDx Advisor™, enable labs to optimize testing and treatment decisions. With its 2024 acquisition of Accumen, hc1 now offers comprehensive solutions to transform labs into strategic assets for health systems, driving precision diagnostics and improved outcomes.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 13, 2024
Rare Disease Parenting and The Power of Community w/ Effie Parks
Send us a textReceiving a rare genetic disease diagnosis for yourself or a loved one is devastating news, especially when the diagnosed is a child.For families, navigating the challenges of these diagnoses requires more than just medical care, it takes a strong, compassionate support system.In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Effie Parks to dive into the critical role of community during a rare disease diagnosis and the strong support system that has developed around parenting those afflicted.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:36) Sponsorship(1:52) Welcome Effie Parks(2:31) Effie Parks' Journey into the Rare Disease Community(4:31) Why Effie Parks Started Once Upon a Gene(6:18) Advice to Families in the Rare Disease Community(7:12) Grappling with Grief and Guilt(10:45) Understanding Why We Experience Guilt(12:18) Examining Healthcare Policies That Impact Rare Diseases(14:43) How Healthcare Professionals Can Be More Sensitive to Families(16:27) Building a Supportive Rare Disease Community(18:19) Advice for Government Agencies When Approaching Rare Disease Policy(20:09) Engaging Patients and Families in Healthcare Policy(20:50) How the Entire Healthcare Ecosystem Can Become More Involved(22:46) Creating a Virtual Event for the Rare Disease Community(24:20) Areas of Hope in Rare Diseases🎙️⚕️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 EFFIE PARKSEffie Parks has become a leading voice in the rare disease community after her son Ford’s diagnosis with CTNNB1 syndrome. As the host of the award-winning "Once Upon a Gene" podcast, Effie combines powerful storytelling with resource-sharing to support families navigating rare genetic disorders. She extends her advocacy through speaking engagements at medical and advocacy conferences, where she works to bridge gaps between patients, families, and healthcare stakeholders. Driven by a mission to foster understanding and resilience.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT ONCE UPON A GENEThe Once Upon a Gene podcast is a heartfelt and informative show dedicated to families and individuals impacted by rare genetic disorders. Hosted by Effie Parks, a passionate advocate and mother of a child with CTNNB1 syndrome, the podcast explores the unique challenges and triumphs faced by the rare disease community. Through candid interviews with patients, parents, medical experts, and advocates, Once Upon a Gene offers invaluable resources, insights, and a sense of solidarity for listeners. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 8, 2024
Streamlining Clinical Compliance with AI w/ Hadassah Backman
Send us a textNurses primary job is to care for their patients, but often that valuable time is taken away with administrative tasks. Charting and other nonpatient activities stretch limited working hours and frequently pull nurses away from patient’s bedside.The result, worse care, declining patient safety, and error ridden-charts.In this week’s episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Hadassah Backman, CEO of Guardoc Health, shares how they’re reducing nursing errors by streamlining tasks like charting and identifying mistakes before they become problems.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 HADASSAH BACKMANHadassah Backman is the CEO of Guardoc, a clinical data integrity company dedicated to streamlining healthcare operations and enhancing data accuracy. As an RN with extensive experience in healthcare technology, she is passionate about using AI to tackle the challenges of clinical documentation, especially to ease the administrative burden on nurses. Under her leadership, Guardoc leverages AI to reduce charting time, boost compliance, and optimize revenue for healthcare facilities. Hadassah’s commitment to innovation reflects her dedication to creating a more efficient, patient-centered healthcare environment that empowers providers and improves patient outcomes.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT GUARDOC HEALTHGuardoc is a clinical data integrity company that leverages AI-driven technology to improve healthcare operations by streamlining data management and enhancing documentation accuracy. Designed with healthcare providers in mind, Guardoc’s solutions focus on reducing the charting burden for nurses and clinicians, helping them reclaim valuable time for patient care. The company’s advanced tools not only support compliance and optimize workflows but also enhance revenue management through accurate, efficient data processing. By prioritizing data integrity, Guardoc is shaping a more effective, reliable healthcare landscape where quality care and operational efficiency go hand in hand.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 6, 2024
Medical Gaslighting and the Power of Self-Advocacy w/ Ilana Jacqueline
Send us a textMedical gaslighting is when a provider shirks a patient’s concerns and leaves them without a diagnosis or treatment plan.Unfortunately, this experience is all too common for patients, especially women.So, how can patients tackle the problem and get the care they need?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll meet with guest Ilana Jacqueline, patient advocate and author of “Medical Gaslighting,” to discuss why medical gaslighting occurs and what patients can do to arm themselves to get the care they deserve.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS:(0:21) Sponsorship(1:40) Meet Ilana Jacqueline(2:21) Ilana Jacqueline's Experience with Medical Gaslighting(5:51) How Women Experience Medical Gaslighting(7:34) The Consequences of Medical Bias(9:54) Why We Need a Guide to Combat Medical Gaslighting(11:36) How Patients Should Handle Undiagnosed Conditions(13:26) Recognizing the Signs of Medical Gaslighting(15:18) The Moment Ilana Jacqueline Took Control of Her Health Journey(17:14) Bringing Awareness of Gaslighting to Providers(19:30) Approaching Pain Management as a Patient(22:50) Do Medical Providers Actually Review Feedback?🎙️⚕️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 ILANA JACQUELINE Ilana Jacqueline is a speaker, author, patient, and advocacy strategist whose journey to a rare disease diagnosis forced her to confront years of medical gaslighting. Her personal experience as a patient has given her a deep compassion for the challenges women face in the exam room. Yet, it’s her work as a patient advocate that revealed the broader reality: whether a condition is rare or common, women often wait longer to be truly heard by the medical community.As the author of Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness, Ilana educates patients on navigating their journeys and building collaborative, impactful relationships with their care teams. Her advocacy on social media, especially around medical gaslighting, has empowered countless patients to take an active role in their own healthcare.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
November 1, 2024
Safeguarding Patient Health Data with AI Solutions w/ AllClear ID CEO Bo Holland
Send us a textTheoretically, having a full view of a patient’s medical records could lead to more personalized treatment, stronger data security, and new research breakthroughs.But in practice? That’s a tall order.Could AI be the solution?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Bo Holland, Founder and CEO of All Clear ID, talks about the risks patients face with medical record security and the critical task of helping patients easily navigate and control their health data.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 BO HOLLANDBo Holland is a strategic leader with over 30 years of experience in building successful software companies, including two that went public and one acquired by Bank of America. In 2004, he founded AllClear ID to address customer identity issues, ultimately making it a leader in identity protection following data breaches for major clients like Anthem Blue Cross, Home Depot, and Sony. Recently, Holland has spearheaded the development of AllClear Health ID, a reusable mobile identity solution for healthcare. His previous roles include developing application servers at Citrix, database systems at Pervasive Software, and purchasing card systems at Works.🎙️⚕️ABOUT ALL CLEAR IDAllClear ID Health, Inc. is transforming patient identity management with mobile, patient-centric IDs that work seamlessly across various electronic health records (EHRs) and care delivery channels. This innovative solution addresses the costly issue of patient misidentification, which impacts the healthcare industry by $6-9 billion annually while enhancing digital health with strong security measures. Their flagship product, AllClear Health ID, ensures accurate patient record matching during registration using mobile devices and direct EHR integrations, all while adhering to stringent privacy standards like NIST Level 2 assurance, HIPAA, and CCPA.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 30, 2024
Is the AI Bubble Ready to Burst? w/ Ed Zitron
Send us a textAs AI becomes more integrated into our lives, many believe it will revolutionize nearly every industry, with healthcare being one of them. Ed Zitron is not one of those people.In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams speaks with Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR, on why he believes AI is a bubble ready to burst and the ramifications of AI on everything from patient care to climate change.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:24) Intro(0:43) Sponsorship(1:58) Should We Be Optimistic About AI?(2:52) Will AI Investments Be Worth It?(4:42) Why Are People Excited About AI?(6:34) AI’s Role in Capitalism(8:24) Are You the Customer or the Product?(9:34) Is It AI or Just a Chatbot?(11:47) Can AI Improve Healthcare Efficiency?(14:55) Can AI Improve After-Appointment Care?(17:29) The Ethical Issues with AI(19:32) Will Nuclear Power Fix AI’s Eco-Damage?(20:42) Will the AI Bubble Pop?(23:11) Is There a Role for Regulators in AI?(24:18) How Should the Public Think About 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 ED ZITRONEd Zitron is the CEO of EZPR, a prominent tech and business public relations agency that serves clients nationwide. He also authors the tech and culture newsletter "Where's Your Ed At" and has written two acclaimed books, This Is How You Pitch: How To Kick Ass In Your First Years of PR and Fire Your Publicist. Known for his expertise in the PR industry, Ed has been recognized four times as one of Insider's Top 50 Best Public Relations People in Tech. His work blends strategic communication with insights on the tech industry's evolving landscape.🎙️⚕️ABOUT EZPREZPR was founded by Ed Zitron, an award-winning author, writer, and speaker with seven years of PR experience and over a decade as a reporter. The agency has successfully launched products and services for clients ranging from billion-dollar corporations to startups, securing both national and global exposure. EZPR excels at transforming nervous CEOs into top media sources and delivering measurable sales growth through media coverage. Known for consistently outperforming larger agencies, EZPR's primary focus is on achieving results that matter for their clients.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 25, 2024
Protecting Healthcare Workers with Wearable Safety Tech w/ Canopy CEO Shan Sinha
Send us a textHealthcare workers are frequently subjected to verbal and even physical abuse.So, how do we keep them safe?In this week’s episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Shan Sinha, Co-Founder and CEO of Canopy, discusses the dangers facing healthcare professionals and how duress alert systems can improve safety in hospitals and at-home patient care.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 SHAN SINHAShan Sinha is the CEO and founder of Canopy, a company specializing in wearable safety technology designed to protect healthcare workers from violence. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Sinha launched Canopy in 2019 in response to the growing threat of workplace violence in healthcare. Canopy’s key product is a wearable panic button that allows healthcare staff to quickly alert security and nearby colleagues when in distress. The company’s technology, used by over 30 health systems across 800 facilities, aims to reduce incidents of violence and improve worker safety both in hospitals and for home health workers.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CANOPYCanopy is a company dedicated to improving the safety of healthcare workers by developing wearable technology solutions that protect against workplace violence. Their flagship product, a duress alert system, allows healthcare staff to quickly signal for help in threatening situations, offering peace of mind and protection. With over 200,000 healthcare professionals using their technology across 800 locations, Canopy combines innovation and partnership with hospitals to create safer, more supportive environments for healthcare workers, prioritizing care, trust, and responsibility.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 23, 2024
Reducing Rx Costs with Point-of-Prescribing Tech w/ Arrive Health CEO Kyle Kiser
Send us a textNearly all insured Americans have prescription medication benefits.So why are so many Americans struggling to afford those prescriptions?Shouldn't these benefits cover the cost? In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams speaks with Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, to explore the factors driving the disconnect between consumer needs and prescription pricing, and how point-of-prescribing technology can serve as a patient-centered solution. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:17) Sponsorship(2:01) Why Is Medication Access an Issue?(4:23) What Happened to Affordable Medicine?(5:14) The State of Prior Authorization(7:08) Why Hasn't Electronic Prescribing Solved Consumer Constraints?(8:58) What Is Patient-Centered, Provider-Friendly Tech?(13:18) The Issues with Preferred Pharmacies(15:34) How Have Pharma Support Programs Evolved?(18:12) The Role of Biosimilars in Reducing Prices(19:38) What Should a Patient Know When Dealing with Prescription Costs?🎙️⚕️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 KYLE KISERKyle Kiser became CEO of Arrive Health in 2021, having previously served as its President and Chief Strategy Officer for over four years. Under his leadership, Arrive Health has built a network of top health systems, health plans, PBMs, and IT vendors to enhance patient access, affordability, and outcomes while minimizing administrative burdens. Before joining Arrive Health, Kyle held senior roles at Welltok, Catapult Health, and Principal Wellness Company.🎙️⚕️ABOUT ARRIVE HEALTHArrive Health is dedicated to improving patient affordability and access to care, and this new brand exemplifies its ambitions and purpose in a more unique way. They are wholly focused on integrating accurate data—encompassing pharmacy, medical benefits, and more—into provider and care team workflows, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care at the most affordable price. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 18, 2024
Maximizing Capacity with Prescriptive Analytics w/ LeanTaaS CEO Mohan Giridharadas
Send us a textIt's well known that hospitals struggle with capacity issues, but could the real culprit be poor optimization?Making matters worse, consistent financial pressure and aging populations are driving demand to an all-time high. In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Mohan Giridharadas, Founder and CEO of LeanTaaS, discusses the challenges facing medical providers and how advanced algorithms and AI solutions can streamline efficiency for better results.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 MOHAN GIRIDHARADASMohan Giridharadas is the Founder and CEO of LeanTaaS, a healthcare analytics company with 350 employees and offices in Silicon Valley and Charlotte. LeanTaaS integrates patented optimization algorithms and advanced data science into its iQueue suite, helping health systems enhance patient access and reduce costs by maximizing capacity in limited resources. Over 800 hospitals and 180 leading health systems, including renowned institutions like Duke, Emory, and Memorial Sloan Kettering, utilize iQueue products. Before founding LeanTaaS in 2010, Mohan was a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led the Lean Manufacturing and Service Operations Practice. He holds an MBA from Stanford, an MS in computer science from Georgia Tech, and a B. Tech in electrical engineering from IIT Bombay.🎙️⚕️ABOUT LEANTAAS Rising patient volumes traditionally prompted hospitals to build or acquire new capacity, but with razor-thin margins and increasing financial pressures, that approach is no longer feasible. The modern solution is to do more with less by maximizing existing healthcare capacity through powerful AI technology. At LeanTaaS, they provide capacity management software that addresses the complex operational challenges of supply and demand. Their iQueue solutions utilize Lean principles and AI/ML predictive and prescriptive analytics to forecast future demand based on historical data, recent pattern shifts, and real-time insights, enabling staff and providers to respond quickly and confidently. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 15, 2024
Blue Shield of CA’s Bold Move to Bypass PBMs
Send us a textIt’s no secret that medical drug prices have been out of control for most Americans.However, one hospital group has a novel idea to control drug spending.Blue Shield of California is bypassing PBMs by negotiating directly with the manufacturer of a biosimilar for Humira.Is this a one-off experiment or the start of a bigger trend that can drive industry-wide impact?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss these price negotiation tactics and what they see as the long-term results of Blue Shield of California’s attempt to lower pharmaceutical prices.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:34) Sponsorship(1:50) Understanding the Complex Nature of Deals with PBMs(2:40) Examining the Humira Deal(3:18) Is the Humira Deal a Trend in Healthcare?(5:43) Will Deals Like Humira Lower Drug Costs?(7:30) Will Patients See Lower Drug Costs?(9:58) How PBMs Factor into Lowering Drug Costs(11:58) The Investor's Perspective on the Blue Shield Deal(13:20) How Patients Factor into Drug Negotiations(16:48) Exploring Cost Plus's Pricing Deals(20:30) PBMs, Inflation, and the Future of Drug Costs🎙️⚕️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 CARETALKSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 11, 2024
Helene’s Impact on the Healthcare Supply Chain
Send us a textThis year’s hurricane season is battering states across the country, and the healthcare supply chain is feeling the pressure.Making matters worse, Hurricane Helene has just crippled a North Carolina factory responsible for producing 60% of the IV fluids used in U.S. hospitals.Will the healthcare supply chain buckle under the weight?And how will patient care be impacted nationwide?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, David Williams and John Driscoll explore how recent natural disasters affect our healthcare system and medical supply chains—and what these disruptions reveal about the long-term need for stronger disaster preparedness.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 CARETALKSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 9, 2024
Why US Healthcare Still Falls Short
Send us a textSurprise, surprise, the US healthcare system is still the most expensive and lowest performing. That’s the message from the latest Commonwealth Fund report called Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David dive into the report’s findings to uncover why U.S. healthcare remains so broken—and explore what, if anything, can be done to fix it.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 AMY BROWNAmy Brown, the founder and CEO of Authenticx, has built a distinguished career in healthcare, advocating for underserved populations, leading teams to expand coverage, and mastering corporate operations. Drawing on two decades of experience across healthcare and insurance sectors, she founded Authenticx in 2018 to address the missed opportunities in utilizing customer interaction data. Authenticx provides healthcare organizations with a unified source of conversational data, bringing the authentic voice of the patient into the boardroom to drive growth, profitability, and improved healthcare outcomes.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT AUTHENTICXAuthenticx was established to revolutionize how healthcare organizations listen on a large scale. By harnessing the power of AI, Authenticx transforms everyday conversations into actionable insights, aiming to uncover transformative opportunities within the healthcare sector.With over 100 years of collective leadership experience in pharmaceutical, payer, and healthcare organizations, the team at Authenticx understands the challenges and opportunities that clients encounter, having navigated similar landscapes themselves. This deep industry knowledge drives their commitment to delivering solutions that truly address the needs of their clients and enhance healthcare outcomes.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 4, 2024
Reducing Burnout For Frontline Healthcare Workers w/ Laudio Founder and CEO, Russ Richmond MD
Send us a textNurses and frontline healthcare workers are under tremendous pressure.Can AI help reduce this burnout?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Russ Richmond, Founder and CEO of Laudio, discusses how they're easing the burden on medical professionals by improving margins, streamlining workflows, and ultimately enhancing patient care experiences.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 RUSS RICHMONDRuss Richmond, MD, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Laudio, where he also serves as Chairman of the Board. A seasoned physician entrepreneur, Russ has built several digital health companies, including Laudio, Advanced Practice Strategies, Objective Health, Verisk Health, and D2Hawkeye. He has also advised large payers and health systems during his time with McKinsey & Company.In addition to leading Laudio, Russ serves on the investment committee of the Mass General Brigham AI Fund. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Michigan, earned his MD from the University of Cincinnati, and holds a BS in Biology from the University of Michigan. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT LAUDIOLaudio was founded with a deep respect for frontline healthcare workers and a mission to address their challenges. The co-founders developed the first platform designed specifically to empower frontline leaders, improving team engagement and retention. Laudio has grown rapidly and now supports thousands of leaders across nearly 20 health systems.The platform bridges the gap between executive goals and frontline actions, streamlining key workflows and offering AI-based recommendations to reduce administrative burdens. This enables leaders to focus on meaningful team engagement, resulting in more satisfied employees, improved patient care, and better business outcomes.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
October 2, 2024
Boosting Healthcare Efficiency with Conversational AI w/ Authenticx CEO Amy Brown
Send us a textA lot can be learned by monitoring individual customer service calls, analyzing patient experience, and optimizing call performance, but a systemic and scalable approach has always seemed out of reach.But new AI technologies are flipping the script on this age-old roadblock.In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll are joined by Amy Brown, CEO of Authenticx, to explore how AI can improve patient experiences, efficiently gather and analyze data from call centers, and what the future of AI in healthcare holds.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:23) Sponsorship(1:58) Taking on Patient Experiences in Healthcare(3:54) How Has the Patient Experience Evolved After COVID?(6:06) Why Aren't We in the Golden Age of Patient Experience?(9:28) What Is the Eddy Effect?(12:33) How to Improve Customer Service in Healthcare?(14:08) Improving Prescription Renewal Processes(16:38) Structuring Solutions for Patient Experiences(20:52) Technology's Role in Improving Patient Experiences(24:24) Why Was Amy Brown Skeptical of AI?(25:24) How Can Call Centers Operate Differently with AI?(28:23) Getting at the Ground Truth of Patient 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 AMY BROWNAmy Brown, the founder and CEO of Authenticx, has built a distinguished career in healthcare, advocating for underserved populations, leading teams to expand coverage, and mastering corporate operations. Drawing on two decades of experience across healthcare and insurance sectors, she founded Authenticx in 2018 to address the missed opportunities in utilizing customer interaction data. Authenticx provides healthcare organizations with a unified source of conversational data, bringing the authentic voice of the patient into the boardroom to drive growth, profitability, and improved healthcare outcomes.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT AUTHENTICXAuthenticx was established to revolutionize how healthcare organizations listen on a large scale. By harnessing the power of AI, Authenticx transforms everyday conversations into actionable insights, aiming to uncover transformative opportunities within the healthcare sector.With over 100 years of collective leadership experience in pharmaceutical, payer, and healthcare organizations, the team at Authenticx understands the challenges and opportunities that clients encounter, having navigated similar landscapes themselves. This deep industry knowledge drives their commitment to delivering solutions that truly address the needs of their clients and enhance healthcare outcomes.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
September 27, 2024
Cardiology Success in Value-Based Care w/ Chamber Cardio CEO, George Aloth | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us a textValue-based care often focuses on primary care rather than specialties.But can and should that change?Especially when it comes to cardiology.In this HealthBiz Brief, George Aloth, CEO of Chamber Cardio, explains how they are enabling cardiology teams to excel in a value-based system by ensuring providers are rewarded for delivering the right care at the right time.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 GEORGE ALOTHGeorge is a seasoned healthcare operations and business executive with over 15 years of experience. He has held roles including Group President at Somatus, a leader in value-based kidney care, President & CEO of a BCBS health plan, and COO at a Medicaid/Medicare payer. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors at George Washington University Hospital.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CHAMBER CARDIOChamber Cardio empowers cardiology practices to thrive in a value-based care environment by ensuring they are compensated for delivering the right care at the right time. Their technology facilitates comprehensive patient care and opens up new revenue streams.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
September 25, 2024
Overcoming Blind Spots in Modern Medicine w/ Dr. Marty Makary
Send us a textBlind spots in our thinking and decision-making are an inevitable part of the human experience. But what does this mean in the context of medicine?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore these challenges with guest Dr. Marty Makary, author of Blind Spots, delving into our natural resistance to new ideas, the impact of these tendencies on healthcare, and strategies for addressing blind spots in modern medicine.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:25) Sponsorship(2:01) What got Dr. Makary into Medical Blind Spots?(3:40) The Biggest Blind Spots in Medicine(5:26) Looking Into the Questionable Data Around HRT and Cancer(7:48) Where did Peanut Allergies Come From?(10:08) Do Eggs Cause Heart Attacks?(12:32) Understanding Dietary Cholesterol (13:47) How to Reestablish Trust Between Patients and the Medical Community(16:19) Exploring Historical Blind Spots(18:19) How Human Nature Affects Medical Progress(22:49) What Blind Spots will There be in the Future?(25:00) How Should Patients Approach Blind Spots in Medicine?🎙️⚕️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 DR. MARTY MAKARYDr. Marty Makary, a bestselling author and healthcare expert at Johns Hopkins University, is renowned for his work in improving healthcare systems and transparency. His latest book, The Price We Pay, earned him the 2020 Business Book of the Year Award and has been hailed by Steve Forbes as essential reading. As a leader in public health research, Dr. Makary focuses on redesigning healthcare to enhance reliability and coordination, especially for vulnerable populations. He is also the chief of Islet Transplant Surgery at Johns Hopkins, has received the Nobility in Science Award, and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. With over 250 peer-reviewed articles and extensive teaching experience, Dr. Makary's academic background includes degrees from Bucknell, Thomas Jefferson, and Harvard, along with surgical residency at Georgetown and specialty training at Johns Hopkins.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
September 20, 2024
Confronting Healthcare Disparities in Black Communities w/ Caretha Coleman
Send us a textDespite ongoing attention and investment, significant disparities persist in the U.S. healthcare system.A clear example of these disparities can be seen within the legacy of racial discrimination present in healthcare for the Black Community.In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll meet with Caretha Coleman, board chairwoman of the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda, to discuss the state of healthcare in the Black community, how disparities and racial biases are costing lives, and the efforts of leaders like her to drive change, equity, and progress.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS:(0:26) Sponsorship(2:07) Understanding the key health issues facing Black Americans(3:07) Looking at a legacy of racial disparities(6:19) How health issues disproportionally affect the Black community(8:52) The rates of infant and maternal mortality within the Black community(11:49) Are racial disparities recognized in healthcare?(14:26) Improving results with better minority care(16:25) Shorting the good from the bad in race-based algorisms(20:20) The Role of the Black Directors' Health Equity Agenda(24:44) How her career and life experiences have driven Caretha Coleman(26:44) What is driving the push-back against DEI and what can be done about it🎙️⚕️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 CARETHA COLEMANCaretha Coleman is a seasoned board director, C-suite executive, adviser, executive coach, and community advocate with over 40 years of experience in the technology industry. Starting her career at Hewlett Packard, she worked with startups and early-stage ventures, specializing in organizational strategy and executive coaching. She played a key role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Software Publishing Corporation and later served as CAO at Interval Research, overseeing finance, HR, and facilities.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT BLACK DIRECTORS HEALTH EQUITY AGENDAThe Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) envisions a society where race and poverty no longer determine health or life outcomes. Despite years of efforts, disparities in Black communities persist, and BDHEA aims to eliminate them through trusted leadership and data-driven action. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
September 13, 2024
How Weave Helps Small Practices Grow Faster w/ Weave CEO, Brett White | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us a textSmall medical practices are competing and often losing to the giants of the healthcare industry. But what if AI could give them an edge?In this HealthBiz Brief, Weave CEO Brett White discusses how they are innovating how practitioners use AI to attract, engage, and retain customers while competitively driving business growth.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 BRETT WHITEBrett White is the CEO of Weave and has been on its board of directors since July 2020. He previously served as Weave's President and COO. White has been the Chief Financial Officer at Mindbody, Inc. since July 2013 and was its COO from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he has been a member of the Dean Advisory Council and an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Orfalea College of Business, California Polytechnic State University, since April 2018. He holds a B.A. in Business Economics with honors and an Accounting emphasis from the University of California, Santa Barbara.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT WEAVEWeave is the leading all-in-one customer experience software platform designed for small and medium-sized healthcare businesses. It revolutionizes how practitioners attract, engage, and retain customers to drive business growth. By integrating payments, texting, scheduling, reminders, reviews, phones, and more into a single, user-friendly platform, Weave enhances efficiency and boosts revenue. Recognized for its achievements and work culture, Weave has been named a leader in Patient Engagement, Optometry, Dental Practice Management, and Patient Relationship Management by G2 in the past year.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
September 11, 2024
Are You Overpaying On Your Medical Bill?
Send us a textChances are you've been hit with a medical bill far higher than you expected.If so, you're not alone.In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll dive into the complex, confusing, and often painful world of medical billing, discussing how you can protect yourself from unethical and erroneous charges.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS:(0:24) Sponsorship(1:26) Why You Never Know How Much Your Medical Bill Will Cost(2:29) How Complex Healthcare Systems Confuse Billing(3:16) Why You Should Contest Your Bill(5:45) Can Extroverts Demand Lower Medical Costs?(8:11) Examining Itemized Billing(9:06) How the Biden Administration is Fighting for Medical Cost Transparency(10:00) Can you Plan for Medical Expenses?(11:55) Understanding Medical Bill Payment Plans(13:47) Doctors, Insurance, and Your Role in Medical Billing🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
September 6, 2024
Fighting to End Hereditary Polycystic Kidney Disease w/ PKD Outreach Founder, Richard Kellner | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us a textPolycystic Kidney Disease is consider to be an uncurable and irreversible disease.But what if this long-thought unstoppable disease could, in fact, be slowed or even prevented from being passed on to future generations?In this week’s episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Richard Kellner, founder of PKD Outreach, shares his connection to the disease and how his company is working to end this debilitating condition for future generations.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 RICHARD KELLNERRichard Kellner is the founder of the PKD Outreach Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and funding genetic testing to eradicate Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), a leading cause of kidney failure. His deep commitment to ending PKD is driven by his own family's tragic experience with the disease. PKD is a genetic condition that often leads to kidney failure by a patient's late 40s or 50s and has a 50 percent chance of being inherited by children. However, through IVF and genetic testing, families can prevent the disease from being passed on to future generations.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT PKD OUTREACHThe PKD Outreach Foundation (pkDO) is dedicated to ending Polycystic Kidney Disease by preventing it from being inherited by future generations. As the only charitable organization with this specific mission, pkDO focuses on partnering with transplant centers and nutritionists to assist families in finding live kidney donors and discovering methods to slow the progression of PKD. In addition to working towards eradicating PKD, the foundation supports initiatives that aid families affected by the disease throughout its entire course. This includes increasing live kidney donations, slowing the progression of PKD in young adults, and preventing the disease from being passed down to future generations.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.
September 4, 2024
The Dangers of Financial Incentives in Healthcare w/ Aaron Mitchell MD, MPH
Send us a textThere’s no doubt that physicians who take money from pharmaceutical companies prescribe more expensive drugs.But is that really best for patients? And what are the real dangers of these financial incentives? In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams talks with Dr. Aaron Mitchell, a genitourinary medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss the precarious role of financial incentives on physician behavior.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:22) Sponsorship: BetterHelp(1:44) Why Should We Care About Incentives in Healthcare?(2:40) The Nature of Relationships Between Doctors and Pharma(4:48) The Average Size of Incentives(6:53) The Impact of Incentives on Prescribing Patterns(7:45) How Pharma Justifies Financial Incentives(12:05) When Financial Incentives Lead to Prescribing Worse Drugs(14:44) A Doctor's Perspective on the Ethics of Incentives (17:31) Branded Drugs Versus Unbranded Drugs(20:26) How Doctors Have Reacted to Findings on Financial Incentives (23:26) Should Patients be Afraid of Getting the Wrong Drug?(27:15) What's Next for Dr. Aaron Mitchell?🎙️⚕️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 DR. AARON MITCHELLDr. Mitchell is an oncologist and health services researcher with extensive training. He completed his internal medicine residency at Duke University Hospital and his medical oncology fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research examines how financial incentives influence physician behavior and seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce low-value care through changes in oncology reimbursement models.Read Dr. Aaron Mitchell's research paper, "Are Financial Payments From the Pharmaceutical Industry Associated With Physician Prescribing? : A Systematic Review":https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33226858/🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTERThe team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is driven by a unified mission: to end cancer for life. Their specialized care teams deliver personalized, compassionate, and expert care to patients of all ages. Guided by fundamental research from the Sloan Kettering Institute, MSK scientists work together on innovative translational and clinical research, advancing the understanding of cancer and enhancing methods for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
August 30, 2024
Helping Providers Improve Revenue Cycle Management w/ PatientPay CEO, Tom Furr | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us a Text Message.Both patients and providers are more than familiar with the headaches associated with collecting payments.But what solutions are there that support both patients and providers?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Tom Furr, CEO of PatientPay reveals how things like the Affordable Care Act are driving out-of-pocket costs and what the solutions are for supporting providers in collections without damaging patient opinions in the process.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 TOM FURRTom Furr is a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader with a wealth of experience in the healthcare and technology sectors. Before establishing PatientPay, Tom held pivotal roles at MobileSmith Health, where he served as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and a Board member. His strategic leadership and operational expertise played a crucial role in driving the company's growth and innovation.Tom's entrepreneurial journey began with Kinetics, Inc., a pioneering online commerce provider focused on serving small businesses. As a co-founder and president of Kinetics, Tom spearheaded initiatives that established the company as a key player in the early days of online commerce. Under his leadership, Kinetics formed strategic partnerships with major players such as Wells Fargo, First Union, and Netscape, further solidifying its position in the market.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT PATIENTPAYPatientPay offers comprehensive patient payment solutions tailored to the needs of patients, medical groups, hospitals, and revenue cycle management (RCM) companies. As a leading end-to-end solution, PatientPay addresses the financial complexities of specialty healthcare, partnering with medical groups and RCM firms to streamline patient payments throughout the care process.With the rise of patients as major healthcare consumers in the U.S., PatientPay supports specialty services such as labs, radiology, and anesthesiology in improving payment collection efficiency. The platform enhances payment capture through patient-friendly statements aligned with Explanation of Benefits (EOB), flexible payment options, and streamlined billing workflows.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.
August 28, 2024
Reflecting on the State of Mental Healthcare
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, David Williams revisits our previous discussions on mental health, exploring topics such as the current state of mental health, its impact on various demographics, the future of care, and how new technology is innovating the mental health field.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:42) Sponsor(1:21) The Current State of Mental Health(1:56) Changes in the Healthcare Perspective on Mental Health(8:01) Understanding the Scope of the Mental Health Crisis(9:39) How Mental Illness Affects Lifespans(15:15) The Role of Telehealth in Mental Health Care(16:00) Inspiring Guests on Mental Health(16:23) Mental Health Concerns for Younger Generations(18:00) Revolutionizing Mental Health in the Black Community(20:05) Has the Public's Understanding of Mental Healthcare Changed?(24:04) How New Technology is Improving Mental Health Treatment(24:30) Should Employers Pay for Mental Health Services?(26:12) The State of Mental Health with Gen Z(28:15) The Lack of Access to Care for Mental Health Emergencies(30:44) Conclusion🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
August 23, 2024
Pioneering Healthcare in the Commonwealth State
Send us a Text Message.Massachusetts has often found itself at the forefront of healthcare accessibility.In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts CEO, Sarah Iselin reveals how they’re innovating healthcare for the Commonwealth State through initiatives from women’s health to quality, access, and affordability. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 ISELINSarah Iselin is the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, a leading independent plan with over $9 billion in revenue and nearly 3 million members. The company is known for its commitment to affordable, equitable healthcare and is often rated among the top health plans for service.With nearly 30 years in healthcare strategy and policy, Sarah leads efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and empathy. She played a key role in the “Roadmap to Coverage,” which influenced Massachusetts’ 2006 health reform law and the Affordable Care Act. Sarah also served as president of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and as the company’s chief strategy officer.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is committed to transforming healthcare through innovative services and plans that address rising costs and enhance care quality.Their Alternative Quality Contract, involving over 80% of the state’s doctors and hospitals, sets a national standard for high-quality, value-driven care. The company actively collaborates with members and providers to improve health outcomes, offering support from mental health advocates and care coordinators to reduce emergency visits and hospitalizations.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.
August 21, 2024
Reviewing Tim Walz’s Healthcare Policies
Send us a Text Message.Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate, Tim Walz, has an extensive track record on healthcare policy. But his personal connection to reproductive freedom as an IVF dad might be the most salient factor in this election.What has Walz accomplished in healthcare as a congressman and Governor? And what impact might he have as Vice President?This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
August 16, 2024
Pharmaceutical Sales in a Cookieless World w/ Provalytics CEO, Jeff Greenfield | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics, dives deep into the future of pharmaceutical marketing in a post-cookie world. Discover how innovative attribution alternatives are reshaping the landscape, empowering pharma marketers to transform brand awareness into tangible sales. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 JEFF GREENFIELDEntrepreneur, advisor, and disruptor with three decades of experience in strategy, growth, and marketing leadership.Currently shaping the future of attribution as the co-founder of Provalytics.Recognized at industry events such as NAPTE, NAB, Mediapost, BANFF, MASB, ANA, and TVOT, and featured in leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, WSJ, Bloomberg, ABC, CBS, and Investor’s Business Daily.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT PROVALYTICSProvalytics provides AI-driven attribution and planning tailored for a privacy-first world. Their award-winning methodology integrates all media, including walled gardens, deduplicates conversions, and eliminates the need for tags by relying solely on aggregated, non-personal data.By combining Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) with Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), Provalytics delivers detailed insights and validated, incremental results.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple Podcasts#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #digitaltherapeutics #healthcareAI #personalizedcare #accesstocare #healthcaretech #healthcaremarketing #healthcaredata #pharmaSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
August 14, 2024
What is Kamala Harris’ Stance on Healthcare?
Send us a Text Message.Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has positioned herself as a strong advocate for female reproductive rights and progressive policies.As she seeks to distinguish herself from the former president, does her stance on broader healthcare issues change as well?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' views and potential future policies on everything from reproductive freedom to drug pricing and access to care.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:23) BetterHelp Sponsorship(1:30) Why Kamala Harris Matters for Healthcare(2:10) Understanding Kamala's Role in Healthcare as VP(3:04) The Impacts of Overturning Roe vs. Wade(4:29) Looking at the Rights Associated with Reproductive Freedoms(5:10) Women's Views on Abortion Access(6:46) Looking at Harris' Wider Healthcare Policy(7:39) The Problems with Prenatal Care in the U.S(10:17) How Harris Will Tackle Discrimination in Healthcare(11:46) Grappling with Pharmaceutical Pricing(13:02) What will Harris' Impact be on Medicare and Healthcare Mergers?(14:38) How J.D. Vance Contrasts with Kamala Harris on Healthcare Policy(17:26) Will Kamala Harris Implement Universal Healthcare?(19:36) Will Harris' Stances on Healthcare Have an Impact on Her Electability?🎙️⚕️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 Podcasts#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #KamalaHarris #reproductiverights #accesstocare #pharma #drugpricesSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
August 9, 2024
Empowering Patients with Digital Therapeutics w/ Sidekick’s Tryggvi Thorgeirsson | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us a Text Message.Digital therapeutics have experienced both significant promise and industry failures in equal measure.That being said, according to a recent PWC report, research found that more than half of patients are willing to use digital therapeutics and that more than 56% of doctors are recommending them to their patients.The need for digital therapeutics is clearly there, and patients are increasingly looking for personalized care.In this week’s HealthBiz Briefs, Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, CEO of Sidekick, discusses how they’re reinvigorating digital therapeutics with AI, personalized care, and new strategies for empowering patients.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️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 TRYGGVI THORGEIRSSONDr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, Sidekick's CEO and co-founder, brings a unique blend of medical expertise and engineering knowledge to his role. An accomplished physician and researcher, Thorgeirsson also serves as a guest lecturer at Harvard and MIT, where he speaks on data-driven health and the application of behavioral economics to lifestyle interventions. Additionally, he chairs Iceland’s Technology Innovation Fund and provides strategic advice to the government on innovation and implementation.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT SIDEKICK HEALTHThe major challenge facing global healthcare systems today is effectively supporting and treating individuals with multiple lifestyle-related diseases. Addressing this issue, Sidekick offers a multi-chronic digital care platform designed to scale product development across all major chronic conditions. Founded by two medical doctors with extensive experience in treating patients with lifestyle-related chronic diseases, Sidekick's vision was to create a technology-driven solution that integrates gamification principles with scientific research and behavioral economics. This approach aims to maximize patient engagement and improve health outcomes through innovative, evidence-based care.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple Podcasts#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #digitaltherapeutics #healthcareAI #personalizedcare #accesstocare #healthcaretechSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.
August 7, 2024
Decoding JD Vance’s Healthcare Policy
Send us a Text Message.With JD Vance recently announced as Trump's running mate, many are seeking answers to where he stands on issues such as the opioid crisis, abortion, access to care, and the overall healthcare industry.Does his record, opinions, and voting history provide insights into his potential impacts if elected as vice president?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore how JD Vance’s views could impact his campaign and what a potential vice presidency might mean for the future of healthcare policy and reform.TOPICS0:19 Sponsorship1:24 Who is JD Vance?2:23 How will JD Vance impact healthcare policy?4:30 Understanding Vance's views on abortion5:40 How will Trump's governing style mesh with Vance?6:57 Understand possible policies on DACA and healthcare8:08 Vance's history with the opioid crisis8:59 Why was Vance picked as Trump's running mate9:41 Revisiting the East Palestine disasterThis 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. 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.
August 2, 2024
Finding Courage Through Mental Health Struggles w/ Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy
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.
July 26, 2024
Personalized Solutions to Gen Z’s Mental Health Crisis w/ Wave Founder and CEO Sarah Adler | HealthBiz Briefs
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.
July 24, 2024
Empowering Patients Through Whole Person Care | Executive Feature
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.
July 19, 2024
Reversing the Rapid Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
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.
July 17, 2024
Improving Patient Support with Conversational AI
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.
July 12, 2024
Transforming the System with Accountable Care
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.
July 10, 2024
Why Homelessness is a Public Health Crisis
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.
July 5, 2024
Evolving Long-Term Mental Health Solutions
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
July 3, 2024
How AI is Transforming Prescription Efficiency
Send us a Text Message.A simple Tylenol order can require up to 62 clicks for approval in certain medical systems. Inefficiencies like this can extend far beyond inconvenience and even result in fatal outcomes.The Institute of Medicine reports that computerized prescriber order entry medication errors are the most common type of error in healthcare, contributing to approximately 7,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.With more patients and doctors relying on technology for accessing and delivering care, streamlined systems are more critical than ever before. Could AI offer a solution to this challenge?Join us on the latest episode of CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered., where David E. Williams and guest Emmanuel Bilbault, CEO of POSOS, discuss AI's role in prescription fulfillment and their innovative system enhancing healthcare efficiency with voice ordering and personalized patient treatment recommendations.TOPICS1:15 What are the challenges of electronic prescribing?3:40 Disconnect between technology and doctors 5:37 How AI can drive progress in healthcare7:37 Are there problems with AI's use in healthcare?9:56 How AI support doctors11:51 How voice technology is improving care14:28 Understanding the partnership between Microsoft Nuance and POSOS17:35 Does AI need to change to match global needs?19:45 What are the issues with medical reconciliation and how AI can fix them21:30 What is the future of POSOS?🎙️⚕️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 EMMANUEL BILBAULTEmmanuel Bilbault has amassed diverse experience since 2004, starting at Boehringer-Ingelheim in Clinical Operations for Virology and Cardiology. He subsequently served as Project Manager in Logistics at OCP Répartition in 2007. In 2008, Emmanuel held roles including International Junior Product Manager at Servier and Product Manager at AstraZeneca Vietnam. By 2010, they were a Product Manager at AstraZeneca. At Teva Pharmaceuticals from 2012 to 2018, Emmanuel held key positions such as Head of Innovation and Strategic Transformation, Head of Medical Operations Europe, European Medical Operations Manager, and Medical Science Liaison in Neurology. Since 2018, Emmanuel has served as Co-Founder and CEO of POSOS, a startup specializing in Medical Natural Language Processing (NLP).GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 28, 2024
Can Cavities Be Detected Before They Start?
Send us a Text Message.Coping with a tooth cavity is a universally dreaded experience.But what if we could detect and treat them before they cause trouble?In this week’s HealthBiz Brief, Jordan Rubinson, CEO of Cavisense, elucidates how their technology detects cavities early, aiming to prevent tooth decay, safeguard oral health, and potentially reverse damage.🎙️⚕️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 JORDAN RUBINSONJordan Rubinson, CEO of CaviSense, brings over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry expertise from Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Aventis. Notably, he led Regenera Pharma and served as Chief Commercial Officer for Champions Oncology. His tenure includes successful CEO roles, such as at Polyheal Ltd, acquired by TEVA for $90M. With experience in marketing and management across various regions, Jordan holds degrees from Columbia University and MIT.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 #dentalcare #oralhealth #cavities #cavitytreatment #dentistsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 26, 2024
Are Medical Monopolies Cause for Concern?
Send us a Text Message.Concerns are mounting in Terre Haute, Indiana, following the recent merger of two major hospitals.In Q1 2024, hospital mergers and acquisitions reached their highest point since 2020, with 20 deals totaling $12 billion, according to Kaufman Hall.What implications will these mergers, including this one, have for patients and the healthcare industry as a whole?Join us for the latest episode of the CareTalk Podcast, featuring David E. Williams and John Driscoll, as they delve into the impact of this recent merger and similar developments on healthcare nationwide.TOPICS:0:54 Why What's Going on in Terre Haute Matters"2:05 The Rising Number of Medical Consolidations"3:35 Why Medical Monopolies Are Concerning"4:59 What Is COPA?"6:04 How Hospitals Are Adapting and Changing"8:50 Are There Any Benefits to Consolidation?"14:45 Explaining the Terre Haute Merger"16:10 Are Mergers Worse for Patients?"🎙️⚕️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 Podcasts#healthcarepodcast #healthcare #hospitals #medicalgroups #mergers #accesstocare #patientcareSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 21, 2024
Fibroblasts and the Forefront of Regenerative Medicine
Send us a Text Message.Are stem-cell treatments the future of self-therapy and regenerative medicine?Or is there something better?Join us for this week’s HealthBiz Brief as Pete O’Heeron, CEO of Fibrobiologics, explores the untapped potential of fibroblasts and their promise as a potentially superior and more affordable alternative to traditional stem-cell treatments.🎙️⚕️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 PETE O'HEERONPete O'Heeron, an esteemed biopharma inventor, boasts over 300 patents in biologics, cell therapy, and medical devices. With 25+ years of expertise, he leads FibroBiologics as CEO, driving its emergence as a global leader in fibroblast-based cell therapies for chronic diseases. Previously, he founded Advanced Medical Technologies, identifying early-stage medical opportunities, and NeoSurg Technologies, known for the T2000 Minimally Invasive Access System sold to Cooper Surgical in 2006. With executive roles at Christus Health Care Corporation, strategic advisory, and academic background, including degrees from Texas State University, University of Houston Clear Lake, and University of Chicago,📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comGET 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 #fibroblasts #fibroblastresearch #stemcells #stemcelltreatements #medicalbreakthroughsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 19, 2024
Is the Bird Flu the Next Global Pandemic?
Send us a Text Message.Just a few short years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, leaving economies in tatters, claiming millions of lives, and fundamentally altering the world as we knew it. Yet, scarcely after the dust settled from that crisis, virologists are now raising urgent concerns.The specter of the bird flu looms large as it breaches the species barrier, with an alarming number of cows falling victim, and a recent human transmission case being confirmed.With a nearly 50% mortality rate according to @Yale Medicine, the bird flu is making global headlines.In the face of these developments, the question begs: how concerned should we be?Tune in to the latest episode of @CareTalk, featuring discussions with @David E. Williams and @John Driscoll, alongside guest @Rick Bright, Former Head of the @Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, as they delve into the escalating fears surrounding a potential new pandemic and the tangible threats posed by the bird flu.TOPICS(2:14) The last pandemic and sounding the alarm on Covid (5:41) What is the bird flu?(10:12) Why should Americans care about the bird flu?(13:16) Who's most at risk for contracting the bird flu?(15:48) How viruses and the bird flu evolve(17:55) Can we prevent the next pandemic?(20:44) The dangers of a slow response to bird flu(23:13) Screening and testing for the bird flu(25:06) How worried should we be about the bird flu?🎙️⚕️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 RICK BRIGHTRick A. Bright, PhD, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Pandemic Prevention Institute at The Rockefeller Foundation. With a background in immunology and virology, he has spearheaded the development of numerous drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics. Prior to his current role, Bright held prominent positions such as Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He has also contributed his expertise as a member of the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. In addition, Bright is recognized as a Senior Fellow of the Foreign Policy Association and serves on the Executive Board of the International Science Reserve.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple Podcasts#healthcarepodcast #pandemic #publichealth #birdflu #covid #covid19 #pandemicpreparedness Support the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 14, 2024
Why Value-Based Care is the Future of Healthcare
The healthcare system is in freefall with rising costs, worse care, and frayed patient-provider relationships.Is value-based care the cure?Join us in this week's HealthBiz Brief, as Emily Young, President of Tufts Medicine, and Courtney Fortner, President and CEO of Navvis, as they detail how their partnership is expanding value-based care with an eye on improving quality, affordability, and experience.🎙️⚕️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 EMILY YOUNGEmily Young, President of Tufts Medicine Integrated Network, boasts over two decades of healthcare management experience. She's a results-driven executive with a knack for strategic thinking and fostering innovation through physician collaboration. Prior to her current role, Emily served as Vice President of Population Health and Transformation at Circle Health/Lowell General Hospital. There, she spearheaded the organization's transition to value-based care, optimized provider performance, and crafted a robust population health strategy, setting the stage for comprehensive care delivery.🎙️⚕️ABOUT COURTNEY FORTNERCourtney Fortner, a forward-thinking healthcare innovator, drives transformative solutions for health systems, physician enterprises, and health plans. As Navvis’ President and CEO, she's committed to revolutionizing healthcare nationwide, prioritizing physician-led, patient-centric care.Before Navvis, Courtney excelled at Northeast Georgia Health System and Evolent Health. Her roles spanned patient care, where she implemented a Patient-Centered Medical Home model, achieving Level 3 NCQA accreditation, and served as a patient advocate in the emergency department. At Evolent Health, she further honed her leadership in driving healthcare transformation and operational excellence.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 #valuebasedcare #patientprovider #medicalcosts #medicalservices #accesstocareSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 12, 2024
The Ethics of Social Media Medicine
Physicians are increasingly leveraging social media platforms like TikTok, X, and Facebook to share their insights and opinions.Alongside this trend, there's a clear uptick in doctors endorsing new pharmaceuticals and medical tools through their social media handles.But amidst this influence, questions arise:Are doctors being compensated for their endorsements? And can we trust their intentions?TOPICS(1:08) Can you buy a doctor's endorsement?(2:30) Big Pharma's influence on the medical field(7:30) How Pharma is leveraging doctors to endorse drugs on social media(9:19) Disclosure and conflict of interest in healthcare(11:00) Is there any system in place to guardrail the influence of social media?(14:41) Has transparency in healthcare been helpful?🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) 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 Podcasts#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #pharma #socialmedia #x Support the Show.Support the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 7, 2024
How Optimizing Medicines Can Lower Costs w/ DecisionRx President and CFO, Travis Morgan | HealthBiz Briefs
Travis Morgan (President and CFO, DecisionRX) delves into the underlying reason for soaring costs and medication failures.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT TRAVIS MORGANTravis is an entrepreneurial private equity operating executive with 25 years of diverse success in building companies, creating jobs, and realizing shareholder value. Directly responsible for 18 capital infusions into 12 different operating companies, serving as the full-time President or CFO of 7 of those portfolio companies. Over $180 million in career-to-date capital transactions closed, including three liquidity events with publicly traded firms. Considerable lower-middle-market executive leadership experience with a strong emphasis on accounting, finance, ERP Implementation, bank/ investor relations, and operations. Demonstrated success navigating challenges associated with start-ups, turnarounds, changing government regulations, and rapid growth. Proven ability to make complex decisions and drive implementation through highly empowered cross-functional teams.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #genetics #genetherapy # pharmasuticals #bigpharma #medicinecostsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
June 5, 2024
How Calm App is Innovating Mental Wellness
Anxiety and depression in the US have surged, and consequently, poor sleep habits have increased as well.Getting help is harder than ever, due to caregiver shortages, soaring costs, and persistent social stigma.But what if an app could help?TOPICS(3:57) Applying gamification to healthcare engagement(8:30) How do you even begin to tackle a problem as big as mental health?(9:17) The importance of brands in healthcare(11:21) What is Calm and how did it start? (16:43) Is there a good rationale for an employer to be managing stress and reducing burnout?(18:18) What role can Calm play in helping people reduce anxiety and depression? (21:59) Key takeaways from Calm and Harvard Business Review’s joint study(24:09) Has Mental Health Awareness Month been successful?🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT DAVID KODavid is the CEO of Calm, a top app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation, where he also sits on the Board of Directors. Before joining Calm, David co-founded and served as CEO of Ripple Health Group, a health tech company acquired by Calm in 2022. Under his leadership, Calm launched Calm Health, a mental health care solution aimed at payers, providers, and self-insured employers, bridging the gap between mental and physical health care.Prior to founding Ripple Health Group, David was a Board Member, President, and COO of Rally Health, a digital health company. Rally’s solutions serve nearly 55 million people through health plans, care providers, and over 200,000 employers. In 2017, Rally was acquired by UnitedHealth Group.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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness Support the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 31, 2024
What is The Worth of Gene Therapy w/ ICER President & CEO, Sarah K. Emond, MPP | HealthBiz Briefs
Sarah Emond (President and CEO, ICER) delves into the efficacy of gene therapy in enhancing patient outcomes and discusses the necessary adjustments the healthcare industry must make to accommodate the cost.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT SARAH K. EMOND, MPPWith 25 years of experience in the business and policy of health care, Sarah leads the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, a leading non-profit health policy research organization, as President and Chief Executive Officer. She joined ICER in 2009 as its first Chief Operating Officer and third employee, and has worked to grow the organization’s approach, scope, and impact over the years.Prior to joining ICER, Sarah spent time as a communications consultant, with six years in the corporate communications and investor relations department at a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, and several years with a healthcare communications firm. Sarah began her healthcare career in clinical research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.A graduate of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, Sarah holds a Master of Public Policy degree with a concentration in health policy. 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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #genetherapy #medicaladvancementsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 29, 2024
Summer Safety: Seasonal Risks and Tips
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it's time to dust off those BBQ grills, lace up those hiking boots, and dive into all the fun that comes with the sunny season.But as with all good things in life, the warm weather comes with a few risks.From skin disease to the dangers of heat stroke, summer brings its own set of challenges.TOPICS(2:20) Why sun protection is crucial for skin health(4:22) Debunking the sunscreen and UV ray controversy(6:38) The regulatory differences of sunscreen in the US and Europe(8:51) Skin cancer prevention and risks(10:51) Swimming risks and sun exposure(12:52) Skin issues caused by wearing masks(15:10) The role of advocacy in hospital settings🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) 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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #summersafety #skindiseases #heatstrokeSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 24, 2024
How Employers Impact Access to Care w/ Employer Coalition on Health President & CEO, Eileen McAnneny | HealthBiz Briefs
Eileen McAnneny (CEO, Employer Coalition on Health) discusses the importance of employers in the healthcare ecosystem and how they play an integral role in access to 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 (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT EILEEN MCANNENYEileen currently serves as the President and CEO of the Employer Coalition on Health. She was previously the president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation from 2015 through 2022. McAnneny also played a key role representing employers during the legislative debates that led to the state’s 2006 and 2012 health care reform laws, when she worked as a lobbyist with Associated Industries of Massachusetts.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #employers #healthcareecosystemSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 22, 2024
Should Nurses Feel Threatened by AI?
Nurses in San Francisco are protesting the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Nurses elsewhere are complaining, too, claiming that untested, unregulated technology is making their lives harder and endangering patients. Do they have a point? Or are they just holding back progress to protect their own financial interest?TOPICS(1:08) Are nurses overly concerned about AI?(2:26) The critical role of nurses in caregiving and healing(6:58) Kaiser Permanente protests and nurses pushing back on the use of AI(9:12) What is AI and its role in digital workflows? (11:47) Can AI increase the value of electronic medical health records for nurses?(13:48) Will AI be used to reduce the healthcare labor force?(15:27) Is AI a viable resource for reducing healthcare costs?(17:27) What impact can AI have when it comes to reducing violence against hospital staff?🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #nurses #aiSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 17, 2024
Empowering Hospitals with AI-Enhanced IT w/ Spikewell CEO, BK Nayak, PhD | HealthBiz Briefs
BK Nayak, PhD (CEO, Spikewell) discusses how hospitals are grappling with significant IT hurdles and how his company helps hospitals with IT by providing software solutions designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of each hospital.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT BK NAYAK, PHDA visionary leader, BK brings over 15 years of experience in technology and innovation to the table. He has a proven track record of building successful businesses, having grown Spikewell, a mobile-first, cloud-first, AI-first software company, from the ground up. Renowned for his ability to translate cutting-edge ideas into high-impact solutions, BK's inventions have generated billions in revenue. Further solidifying his expertise, BK is a prolific inventor with 21 US patents and 11 more in process, along with a distinguished record of academic publications and international conference presentations.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #ai #machinelearningSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 15, 2024
Why Walmart Threw in The Towel on Healthcare
Walmart Health is closing. That’s a big reversal for a company that was poised to shake up healthcare and raises questions about whether other retailers can succeed.So why is Walmart Health shutting down? And why now?TOPICS(:50) Why is Walmart closing its health centers?(2:06) What went wrong and why?(3:34) Why is Walmart able to run pharmacies and vision centers profitability but not primary care?(6:37) The challenges of primary care in rural areas(8:37) Why are Amazon and CVS doubling down on primary care, while Walmart is backing out?(12:14) Why is Walmart reversing course so quickly after recently announcing new clinic openings?🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) 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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #primarycare #walmartSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 10, 2024
A Better Approach To Population Health w/ Mark C. Clement | Executive Feature
Population health flips the usual model of US healthcare on its head. Instead of waiting until patients get sick and then billing on a fee-for-service basis when they seek care, population health is proactive. It addresses the root causes of disease in the community by focusing on prevention and the social determinants of health.It sounds great in theory, but is anyone actually doing it?TOPICS(0:54) Tracing the career of TriHealth President & CEO Mark Clement (5:31) What is population health?(7:13) The Triple Aim in Healthcare(11:34) Perverse incentives in the healthcare system(15:52 )Transforming Healthcare for the Better(24:00) Addressing health disparities and challenges in the US(27:36) Cradle Cincinnati and reducing infant and maternal mortality(32:08) Building community coalitions for health equity🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURES Caretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and leaders working to advance the healthcare field. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MARK C. CLEMENT CEO, TRIHEALTH In 2016, under Mark’s leadership, TriHealth began its journey towards population health because they saw that the healthcare system was broken and that it was up to them to get care right. Mark’s vision for providing better care, health, value, and experience is the basis for a more human approach to healthcare, designed to keep people healthy rather than simply helping them access treatment when they’re sick. This shift in approach has transformed healthcare in Greater Cincinnati and established Mark and TriHealth as the vanguards for adopting and effectively implementing the population health model. Through Mark’s leadership and a concerted effort to improve access, TriHealth has been able to direct 70% of its caseload to the outpatient setting (compared to 55% for the next closest health system), ensuring consumers are always within 10 minutes of TriHealth facilities. Areas that were once healthcare deserts now have access to state-of-the-art care.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT TRIHEALTHTriHealth operates 5 hospitals and over 100 other ambulatory, post-acute, and other sites of care throughout the Tri-State region of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The organization also operates the largest corporate health and fitness program in Greater Cincinnati, the largest not-for-profit hospice in the region, and major teaching programs, including nine residencies and fellowships.In 2016, TriHealth began its journey towards population health because it saw that the healthcare system was broken and it was up to them to get care right. TriHealth has made a steadfast commitment to delivering better care, better health, better value and a betterGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 9, 2024
Making Mental Health More Convenient w/ Mindful Care CEO, Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA | HealthBiz Briefs
Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA (CEO, Mindful Care) discusses the challenges of access to care in mental health and his company's mission to focus on the well-being of individuals and infuse convenience into mental health 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 (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT TAMIR ALDADTamir is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Physician committed to innovation in medicine, healthcare reform, and biomedical research. Currently serving as the CEO of Mindful Care - the first ever chain of psychiatric urgent-care clinics, offering same-day in-network medication management, therapy, and substance use counseling. Mindful currently has locations in New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Florida, Connecticut, and Illinois, as well as a telehealth offering, serving over 30,000 visits a month. 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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #healthplans #mentalhealthSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 8, 2024
Empowering Hospitals with AI-Enhanced IT w/ Spikewell Founder & CEO, BK Nayak, PhD | HealthBiz Briefs
BK Nayak, PhD (Founder & CEO, Spikewell) discusses how hospitals are grappling with significant IT hurdles in a post-COVID world and how his company is helping tackle these challenges by providing software solutions that are designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of each hospital.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT BK NAYAKA visionary leader, BK Nayak brings over 15 years of experience in technology and innovation to the table. He has a proven track record of building successful businesses, having grown Spikewell, a mobile-first, cloud-first, AI-first software company, from the ground up. Renowned for his ability to translate cutting-edge ideas into high-impact solutions, BK's inventions have generated billions in revenue. Further solidifying his expertise, BK is a prolific inventor with 21 US patents and 11 more in process, along with a distinguished record of academic publications and international conference presentations.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #ai #machinelearning Support the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 8, 2024
Is TikTok a Threat to Public Health?
Is TikTok a threat to public health? That was one of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (IL-08) concerns when he co-sponsored the bill that forces ByteDance to divest the social media app. Representative Krishnamoorthi is with us today to share his take.TOPICS(:46) The importance of separating TikTok from Bytedance(1:21) TikTok's content and public health concerns (5:12) Legislation to address foreign control of media outlets (8:31) TikTok's influence campaign and concerns (9:44) Public health concerns and foreign adversary control (14:48) Future steps in addressing digital privacy and public health 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHICongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was elected to Congress in 2016 and is now in his fourth term representing Illinois’ 8th District, which includes Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs as well as the 41st ward of the city. He serves as Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, making him the first South Asian American in history to lead a Congressional Committee. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability as a member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs. The Congressman is a Vice-Chair of the Equality Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Immigration Task Force. In addition, he is the founder and Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic and the bipartisan Solar Caucus.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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #tiktok #bytedance #publichealth Support the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
May 3, 2024
Epic, Particle Health, and The Patient Data Dilemma
Electronic medical record giant Epic has accused interoperability company Particle Health of violating HIPAA and putting patient medical records at risk. The dispute provides an early test of the new federal interoperability framework.So why exactly are they fighting? And what does it mean for patient rights and the future of medical record sharing?TOPICS(2:15) Misuse of Personal Information(4:39) The Broken Market of Healthcare Data Players(6:49) Access to Medical Data Beyond Treatment(8:49) The Broad Potential and Narrow Definitions in Health IT(11:24) Privacy Concerns and Data Usage in Insurance(13:31) Reducing Medical Costs and the Role of Data(16:08) Moving towards faster implementation of TEFCA(18:41) Navigating the Health Data Exchange Landscape🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) 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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #epic #emr #patientdata #interoperabilitySupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 26, 2024
How Do Health Plans Ensure Access & Affordability? w/ Massachusetts Association of Health Plans CEO, Lora M. Pellegrini, ESQ | HealthBiz Briefs
Lora M. Pellegrini, ESQ (President & CEO, Massachusetts Association of Health Plans) discusses the role of health plans in the healthcare system and her company's mission to promote high-quality, affordable, and equitable health care in Massachusetts through advocacy, education, and health policy research.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.🎙️⚕️ABOUT LORA M. PELLEGRINI, ESQLora has been President and CEO of the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP) since February 2010. Under her leadership, MAHP has focused on providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable health care for all Massachusetts residents.During her tenure at MAHP, Lora has served as a member of the Health Policy Commission’s Advisory Council, served on the Legislature’s 2017 Special Commission on Provider Price Variation, and was appointed by Governor Baker to both the Digital Health Council and the Merged Market Advisory Council. Lora also serves as Vice President of the Massachusetts Health Council.Prior to joining MAHP, Lora was the Vice President of Government Affairs and Community Relations at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where she oversaw over $1M in community giving annually. She also worked on the staffs of Governors Deval Patrick and Michael Dukakis, and as an assistant attorney general.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #healthplans #affordablecare #qualityhealthcare Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 24, 2024
Using AI to Improve Drug Testing Accuracy
Dr. Jonathan Baktari is a triple-board certified physician, a successful healthcare entrepreneur, and, is an avid podcaster, too.What can he tell us about the use of AI in drug testing software, do not resuscitate orders, and how to hire a consultant?(7:26) The importance of education on adult vaccination(11:00) Outsourcing employee health departments(14:35) Meeting the needs of corporate clients(17:28) The importance of employee drug testing(21:14) Leveraging AI for government compliance and optimization(25:18) The challenges of healthcare technology(28:51) The stigma of genetic code use🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT JONATHAN BAKTARIJonathan Baktari MD is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Dr. Baktari brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Barron’s, and many other national publications. He is also an opinion writer for The Hill and the Toronto Star. 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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #ai #drugtestingSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 19, 2024
The Missing Piece in Healthcare: Reliability in Care Delivery w/Lumeon CEO & Founder, Robbie Hughes | HealthBiz Briefs
Robbie Hughes (Founder & CEO, Lumeon) discusses the chaotic and wasteful nature of healthcare, and how his company brings predictability and consistency to care delivery by orchestrating teams and automating tasks to ensure the right care to every patient, every time.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT ROBBIE HUGHESRobbie is the Founder and CEO of Lumeon. An engineer by training, he started the company after first-hand experience of the impact that fragmented care delivery processes have on patient experience. Taking a step back to develop a fresh approach, he built the award-winning care journey orchestration platform to connect care teams, patients and technology across the care continuum. The platform enables healthcare providers to automate and orchestrate end-to-end processes by creating their own unique care journeys.Under Robbie’s leadership, Lumeon has grown to an enterprise-level solution, currently in use by 65 major healthcare providers across the US and Europe managing over six million patient lives. Under Robbie’s leadership, Lumeon has grown from his bedroom with a business funded by individual clients, to an enterprise-level solution that is currently in use by 65 major healthcare organizations and growing.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #ai #carecoordination #caredeliverySupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 16, 2024
Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer?
First, it was Olivia Munn, then Kate Middleton. A rash of high-profile people under 50 have been getting cancer and many people are worried.Is cancer becoming more common among younger adults? And if so, what’s causing the increase? TOPICS(0:48) How worried should we be about an increased incidence of cancer among young people?(3:52) What are the causes of rising cancer rates?(5:52) What role do environmental factors play in cancer rates?(12:33) Opioids, addiction, and policy issues 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. Enjoyed this episode? You might also like "Dr. Otis Brawley on Cancer Screening and Health Disparities"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTqI9-l29Fs&ab_channel=CareTalk%3AHealthcare.Unfiltered.Podcast 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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #cancer #oncology Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 12, 2024
Making Eye Care More Accessible With Next Gen Eye Testing w/Eyebot Co-Founder & CEO, Matthias Hofmann | HealthBiz Briefs
Matthias Hofmann (Co-Founder & CEO, eyebot) discusses the significant expenses and inconvenience associated with traditional eye exams, and how his company is simplifying eyecare for everyone🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT MATTHIAS HOFMANNMatthias Hofmann is Co-founder and CEO at Eyebot, bringing experience from previous roles at 123 SEE, Lumicell, Formlabs, and EyeNetra. Matthias Hofmann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton. With a robust skill set that includes Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and more, 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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #ai #visiontest #eyecare #nextgentech #rapideyetestingSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 10, 2024
What To Make Of The Steward-Optum Deal
Steward Health Care is floundering, and its hospitals are in danger of closing. Now Optum has emerged as a buyer for Steward’s physician network, offering a financial lifeline but stirring up concerns by politicians and regulators.Why is Optum buying physician practices? And is that good or bad news for the healthcare system? TOPICS(2:49) Steward Health Care's troubles and political concerns(3:36) The Antitrust Act and the healthcare market(6:32) Concerns about the for-profit and non-profit hospitals(7:35) Redistributing hospital spending(9:29) Should what happened with the Covid 19 pandemic make the case to keep more hospitals open?(12:01) Impact of Optum's purchase of Atrius on healthcare services in Massachusetts(13:55) Will Optum move towards value-based 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 (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) 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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #stewardhealthcare #optum Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 5, 2024
Defending Your Medical Data & Wallet From Fraud w/ HealthLock CEO, Scott Speranza | HealthBiz Briefs
Scott Speranza (CEO, HealthLock) discusses how his company helps protect against medical fraud and privacy intrusions, organizes and audits insurance claims, and helps members fight back against errors and overbilling.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT SCOTT SPERANZAHealthcare visionary Scott Speranza leads HealthLock, the industry's top digital solution for medical claims. HealthLock's technology automatically monitors patient data, safeguarding both finances and identities from fraudulent activity. With over 25 years of experience in software analytics, health management, and insurance auditing, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He's also Chairman and CEO of inAssist, HealthLock's parent company.Under Scott's leadership, both companies have championed consumer empowerment in healthcare. Their innovative technology has reviewed over $500 million in claims, resulting in cost savings of more than $130 million for members. Scott's passion lies in simplifying the complexities of healthcare through a powerful combination of industry expertise and technical knowledge.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #ai #medicalbilling #data Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
April 3, 2024
Transforming Obesity Treatment & Perception w/ Dr. Katherine Saunders
Ozempic and Wegovy are all the rage as everyone tries to lose weight. But despite the epidemic of obesity, very few physicians are trained to address it. Today’s guest, Dr. Katherine Saunders is one of the few doctors specializing in obesity.As founder of Intellihealth, she’s focused on scaling obesity treatment by enabling providers with technology. Can this technology-enabled approach keep up with demand?TOPICS(5:52) What is it that makes obesity a disease? (7:43) Advancements in anti-obesity medical interventions(8:45) Why are GLP1s so popular and are they the singular solution to obesity?(11:38) Barriers to obesity treatment(13:08) How does the issue of weight bias come into play? (14:29) The disconnect between supply and demand in obesity and geriatrics specialties(17:10) What are the cardio-related benefits of GLP1s?(20:43) Is it true that over 75% of Americans are overweight? 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT DR. KATHERINE SAUNDERSDr. Katherine H. Saunders is a physician entrepreneur and a leading expert in Obesity Medicine. She is on the cutting edge of effective and compassionate obesity treatment. Dr. Saunders is on faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she teaches and precepts. Dr. Saunders received her undergraduate degree Phi Beta Kappa/Summa Cum Laude from Dartmouth College and her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, where she became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Dr. Saunders is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Additionally, she has been featured in multiple national media outlets, including Women’s Health, USA Today, Medical News Today, and NY Post.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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #obesity #glp1s Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 29, 2024
Enhancing Value-Based Care With Surgical ACOs w/ Caresyntax Co-Founder & CEO, Dennis Kogan | HealthBiz Briefs
Dennis Kogan (Co-Founder & CEO, Caresyntax) discusses how his company empowers surgeons and providers to improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability with data-driven surgery using AI, automation, and OR analytics.🎙️⚕️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 DENNIS KOGANDennis Kogan is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caresyntax. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director & Managing Partner at surgical.ai. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon and Harvard Business School with degrees in information technology, finance, and business administration. He has more than 10 years of experience in financial and strategy consulting in the medical device and IT sectors. He possesses a keen awareness of the impact that new technologies can bring to surgical innovation. He has the vision to expand the CareSyntax product and operations to new heights and new markets.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #ai #valuebasedcare #data Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 27, 2024
Black Mental Health: Healing The Invisible Ache w/ Courtney B. Vance
Talking about mental health is no longer taboo, but somehow Black men are still left out of the conversation. Enter Emmy Award-winning actor, Courtney B. Vance whose book The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power seeks to change that. Courtney wants to revolutionize mental health in the Black community. Can it be done? And if so, how?TOPICS(3:38) Enduring the journey of black men(7:12) Lack of trust in the healthcare system in the black community(10:48)The challenge of prostate cancer screening in the African-American community(14:24) Shame as a barrier to healing(16:56) What would revolutionize mental health in the black community?(21:18) Discovering the power of dreams (25:50) Healing with faith (29:29) Admitting the need for help🎙️⚕️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 COURTNEY B. VANCECourtney B. Vance is an award-winning actor with a prolific career in film and television. He began his career with roles in movies such as Hamburger Hill, The Hunt for Red October, and The Preacher's Wife. Vance has also had success on television, starring in shows such as The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Lovecraft Country, and Genius: Aretha. His acting has been recognized with numerous awards, including two Emmys, a Tony, a Critics Choice Award, and a Black Reel TV Award.Vance has recently ventured into authorship. His latest book, co-written with Dr. Robin L. Smith, is titled "The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power." This book delves into the complexities of mental health for Black men in America. It offers a path towards healing, self-understanding, and achieving mental well-being.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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #mentalhealth #blackmentalhealth Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 22, 2024
Disrupting Fertility Care with Global Clinicians w/ The IVF Guide Founder & CEO, Julia Paget | HealthBiz Briefs
Julia Paget (Founder & CEO, The IVF Guide) discusses how her company is changing fertility care by operating as a global hub of independent clinical embryologists and fertility nurses providing remote services for clinics and patients.🎙️⚕️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 JULIA PAGETJulia is a renowned fertility and healthcare executive possessing a rare blend of commercial, operational, clinical, strategy, compliance, and project management skills. With over 25 years' experience in both private and NHS settings, Julia is an inspiring leader and entrepreneur who has delivered world-class fertility services and successfully built healthcare businesses across four continents.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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #ivf #fertility #embryologists Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 20, 2024
Change Breach & Healthcare’s Cyber Threats
Change Healthcare, which processes 15 billion healthcare claims per year, was knocked out by a cyberattack in February. It’s still not back online. Providers aren’t getting paid, prior authorizations aren’t happening, and the Biden Administration is stepping in.How vulnerable is healthcare to cyber-attacks? And can anything be done?TOPICS(1:18) What happened with Change Healthcare?(3:40) What are the ripple effects of the Change Healthcare cyber-attack?(8:35) Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure warfare(11:32) What makes healthcare vulnerable to cyber-attacks? (19:46) Securing hospitals: challenges and solutions (25:47) How can we work with the government to protect ourselves from cyber-attacks?🎙️⚕️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. 🎙️⚕️ABOUTGregory T. Garcia is a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. He currently leads the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Cybersecurity Working Group. Previously, he served as the nation’s first Assistant Secretary for Cyber Security and Communications at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he played a key role in developing national cybersecurity initiatives.Greg has also held leadership positions in the financial sector and has advocated for cybersecurity policy at the federal level. He has a proven track record of bringing together different stakeholders to develop and implement effective cybersecurity solutions.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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #ai #cybersecurity #changehealthcareSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 15, 2024
Is Storytelling The Key To Reforming Healthcare? w/ Outcomes Rocket Founder & CEO, Saul Marquez | HealthBiz Brief
Saul Marquez (Founder & CEO, Outcomes Rocket) discusses how he challenges traditional thinking. He argues that powerful stories can be the key to connecting with patients and healthcare providers on a deeper level.🎙️⚕️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 SAUL MARQUEZSaul is the Founder & CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a digital marketing agency focused on helping healthcare business owners and leaders get in front of their ideal clients so they can achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals. Before founding Outcomes Rocket, Saul held positions at Medtronic, NuVasive, and Stryker. 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#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast #healthcareexecutives #storytelling #patientcareSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 13, 2024
Is Behavioral Healthcare Doomed or Salvageable?
Behavioral healthcare should work for everyone, but too often it’s inaccessible, stigmatized, unreimbursed, and disconnected from physical healthcare. Today’s guests Kyle Talcott and Missy Krasner from Uplift and Redesign Health respectively are on a mission to change that reality for the better.So is the behavioral health system doomed to be in crisis forever? Or can technology, better business models and entrepreneurs make the difference? TOPICS(1:30) Innovations and progress in behavioral healthcare(7:00) Is there a severe provider shortage in behavioral health?(10:13) The imbalance in behavioral healthcare(14:30) Measuring value and improvement in mental health(20:47) The role of big tech companies in healthcare(24:44) The need for affordable behavioral healthcare🎙️⚕️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 KYLE TALCOTTKyle Talcott is a Co-Founder of UpLift Health Technologies. Kyle served as Chief Financial Officer at Ingenios Health Holdings. He served as vice president of finance, planning, and corporate development. He helped grow Audax Health to more than 60 employees in less than 24 months while raising more than $30 million in private debt and equity. Prior to Audax, Kyle served in various entrepreneurial roles for startup companies in industries ranging from energy to social development. He earned a bachelor's degree in management and a master's in entrepreneurship from the University of Florida.🎙️⚕️ABOUT DOUG MISSY KRASNERMissy is a seasoned healthcare operator with 30+ years in the healthcare and digital health industry. She has worked at large technology companies (Amazon, Google, Box), startups, foundations, the U.S. government, and venture capital. She is currently a Venture Chair at Redesign Health. Prior to Redesign, she led various healthcare initiatives at Amazon, working across PillPack/Amazon Pharmacy, Amazon Care, AWS and most recently the Alexa Health & Wellness team. She served as Vice President and Managing Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Box, a publicly traded cloud collaboration company. Missy led policy and communications at the Kaiser Family Foundation, a healthcare policy think tank, and worked at Aetna where she led provider marketing during two corporate mergers. Missy has an M.A. from Stanford University in healthcare policy, communications, and business administration, as well as a B.A. in English Literature and Theater from UCLA.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 8, 2024
Improving Healthcare Outcomes With a Hybrid Approach w/ Carta Healthcare Co-Founder, Matt Hollingsworth | HealthBiz Brief
Matt Hollingsworth (Co-Founder, Carta Healthcare) discusses how his company is dedicated to harnessing the combined strength of people, technology, and data to improve healthcare outcomes🎙️⚕️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 MATT HOLLINGSWORTHMatt, the current CEO of Carta Healthcare, leads initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care through data insights derived from provider IT systems. Holding an MBA from Stanford, Matt's academic background also encompasses high-energy physics, with research conducted at CERN as part of the team credited with discovering the Higgs boson. He co-founded Global Dressage Analytics, secured and managed projects for the Department of Defense, provided technical guidance for a telecom analytics startup (Deepfield), and undertook product management roles for diverse Internet of Things applications at Samsung.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#healthcare #pathology #artificialintelligence #ai #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepodcast Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 6, 2024
What Alabama’s IVF Ruling Means for Healthcare
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos, created for in-vitro fertilization –are children. The immediate result is to stop IVF in Alabama and put Republicans, who worked to overturn Roe v Wade on the defensive.What are the broader implications of this ruling? And what does it mean to be pro-life but anti-IVF?TOPICS(1:09) What is IVF?(3:12) What happened with the IVF ruling in Alabama?(4:41) Would this have happened if Roe v Wade was not overturned?(7:00) What are the broader implications of the IVF ruling?(11:58) The political complexity surrounding the ruling(16:28) How will this impact cancer patients?(20:13) Short and long-term effects🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #ivf #supremecourt Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
March 1, 2024
Revolutionizing Home-Based Post-Acute Care w/ tango CEO, Brain Lobley | HealthBiz Brief
Brian Lobley(CEO, tango) discusses how his company provides post-acute management services, enabling payer and provider strategies to ensure patients receive high-quality care at home.🎙️⚕️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 BRIAN LOBLEYBrian Lobley brings over 20 years of experience leading healthcare businesses, operations, and strategy. Before joining tango, he served as the executive vice president, chief operating officer, and president of Health Markets at Independence Health Group, the parent company of Independence Blue Cross, LLC. He was responsible for leading Commercial, Consumer, and Medicare lines of business and the company’s group pharmacy business and Operations, Business Technology Services, Informatics, and Innovation departments. He provided oversight for the company’s subsidiaries: AmeriHealth New Jersey, and AmeriHealth Administrators. He has also served on numerous boards across non-profit and for-profit sectors. Brian earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University.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#healthcare #pathology #artificialintelligence #ai #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #postacutecare #homecareSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 28, 2024
Can Personalized Medicine Live Up To It’s Potential?
Everyone wants care tailored specifically to them, and that’s the promise of personalized medicine. Technologies like genomic sequencing, bioinformatics, gene editing and AI are making personalized medicine possible, but we’re still in the early innings.So what is the potential of personalized medicine? And how soon will we see the results?TOPICS(0:51) What is personalized medicine?(2:02) The promise of genomic understanding(4:46) The benefits of personalized medicine(7:16) What are some of the concerns with personalized medicine?(14:06) Progress and potential risks of personalized medicine🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #personalizedmedicine #genetics Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 23, 2024
Turning Unstructured Data Into Clinical Insights w/ Clinithink CEO, Chris Tackaberry | HealthBiz Brief
Chris Tackaberry (Co-Founder & CEO, Clinithink) discusses how his company's AI technology delivers rapid intelligence from unstructured healthcare data, empowering pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations to focus their time, money, and resources more effectively.🎙️⚕️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 CHRISChris is a qualified physician and MSc Computer Science graduate who spent nine years in clinical practice in anaesthesiology and intensive care before embarking on a career in healthcare IT. His combined expertise in medicine, computer science and leadership has been the foundation for his stewardship of Clinithink’s strategic direction and growth.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#healthcare #pathology #artificialintelligence #ai #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #unstructureddata #revcycle #clinicaltrials Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 21, 2024
Does Healthcare Have an Ageism Problem?
Does American society simply not care about old people? That’s the argument put forth by elder advocates who cite indifference toward COVID-19 deaths and poor nursing home care to make their point. But if we take a step back, maybe it’s actually children who are getting short shrift.So, are baby boomers starting to sow what they reaped with their glorification of youth culture? Or is society really not to blame after all?TOPICS(1:00) Covid’s impact on seniors (2:57) Do we have a healthcare system designed to protect the most medically vulnerable?(5:08) Why is the older generation being looked down upon?(8:40) Do healthcare spending metrics need an ROI analysis?(13:41) Are the Baby Boomer’s to blame for youth idolization? 🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #ageism Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 16, 2024
Making Health AI More Collaborative w/ Health Universe CEO, Dan Caron
Dan Caron (Founder & CEO, Health Universe) discusses how his company created a collaborative platform that brings together data scientists and clinicians to develop and mature AI algorithms for healthcare. 🎙️⚕️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 DAN CARONDan lives on the edge of computer science and marketing. He blends deep technical knowledge with creativity and strategy to create results. Dan Founded three companies that have done tens of millions of dollars in sales and co-founded a healthcare company that raised 32M and has 300,000 physician users per month doing 100,000,000 drug transactions per year. He focuses on building products and services that improve the world.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#healthcare #pathology #artificialintelligence #ai #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #machinelearning #opensourcecommunitySupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 14, 2024
From Boom to Bust: Steward Health’s Financial Crisis
The financial crisis at Steward Health Care is shaking up the Massachusetts healthcare system. Steward’s 9 Massachusetts hospitals with 16,000 employees serving 200,000 patients are in danger of closing. The company blames low reimbursement while critics cite the evils of private equity and for-profit ownership.So, will the hospitals stay open in the short term? And will Massachusetts take the opportunity presented by this crisis to restructure its healthcare industry to improve access, lower costs, and align incentives?TOPICS(04:02) The failure of the Stuart healthcare system in Massachusetts(07:50) The Difference Between For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Hospitals(11:23) The struggles of community-based hospitals in managing patient care(14:34) Redeploying Hospital Expenses to Primary Care(18:18) The Future of Community Hospitals🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #financialcrisis #stewardhealth Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 9, 2024
How Proscia Accelerates Pathology With AI w/Co-Founder & CEO, David West | HealthBiz Brief
David West (Co-Founder & CEO, Proscia) discusses how his company uses AI to accelerate breakthroughs in pathology.🎙️⚕️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 DAVID WESTDavid West is an entrepreneur and technologist with a background in computational biology. He co-founded Proscia in 2014, inspired by research at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Under David’s leadership, Proscia has earned recognition as a market category leader, raising a total of $35M in funding to date and securing customers including Johns Hopkins, Joint Pathology Center, and LabPON. David has been recognized by EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Program, Forbes 30 Under 30, and Inc. Magazine as one of the top 50 Global Entrepreneurs Under 25. He has a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.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#healthcare #pathology #artificialintelligence #ai #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 6, 2024
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Optimizing Healthcare Mobility with 5G Hybrid Networks with Michael Feld | Executive Feature
Advanced computing and communications technologies offer tremendous promise for patient care, but turning that promise into reality requires high levels of specialized expertise that health systems just don’t have in-house.But some hospitals, like Boston’s Children’s –seem to have figured it out. How do they do it?TOPICS(0:44) Tracing the career of Pixel Health CEO Michael Feld (3:09) The structure and symbolism of Pixel Health(9:23) What are the current challenges in healthcare and what role does technology play in addressing them? (11:03) Pixel Health’s involvement with Boston Children’s Hospital(18:08) What is the promise of 5G in healthcare?(21:22) What is a hybrid 5G network?(25:51) How will privacy and security be affected by these hybrid networks?(31:12) What comes next for the healthcare industry, Pixel Health and technology 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURES Caretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and leaders working to advance the healthcare field. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MICHAEL FELD, CEO PIXEL HEALTH As a Founder of the company, Michael has provided telecommunications leadership, IT consulting, and engineering support for healthcare providers, telecommunications carriers, as well as mid and large-sized businesses for more than two decades. A recognized innovator in the field, he has managed the company’s meteoric growth and remained on the bleeding edge of technology innovation, while maintaining his unique “personal” touch to client relationships.As interim CTO for the University of Chicago Medicine, former CTO at Temple University Health System, and as Executive Consultant to Baystate Health and Lancaster General Health System, Michael has been central to the roll-out of modern, foundational technologies such as hyper-converged architecture, desktop virtualization, VoIP/unified communications, advanced storage, and the networking infrastructure needed to support EMR deployment. His significant IT and management experience outside the medical world has allowed clients to utilize proven and successful technologies and designs in a medical context, further increasing financial and operational efficiency, total systems availability and resilience, and overall improvements in clinical performance.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT PIXEL HEALTHPixel Health brings original and effective technology solutions to transform health systems nationwide. The company traces its roots to 2001, when founders Michael Feld and Greg Pellerin partnered to create a technology consulting firm with the goal of simplifying technology, and empowering clients to drive IT transformation for the betterment of the organization. Since then, our company found a niche in successfully helping to transform health systems and has developed into a leading healthcare-focused consultancy and managed services provider dedicated to offering customized solutions to meet a health system’s unique needs. Our passion is to develop and implement processes and technologies that make the delivery of care better for patients and providers alike. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
February 2, 2024
Advancing Healthcare Accessibility With Analytics & AI w/ Rajesh Subramaniam, ResultsCX | HealthBiz Brief
Rajesh Subramaniam (MD & CEO, ResultsCX) discusses how advanced analytics and AI can make healthcare more accessible, efficient and effective. 🎙️⚕️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 RAJESH SUBRAMANIAMRajesh Subramaniam is MD & CEO of ResultsCX, leading a team of 23,000+ people across 25+ global locations. As the highest-ranking executive, he sets the strategic direction of the company and focuses on driving sustainable growth for the business and its stakeholders.Most recently, Rajesh headed Nexting Advisors, an entrepreneurial venture focused on developing deep technology CX solutions for global organizations. Previously, as MD & CEO of Firstsource Solutions, he played a pivotal role in charting a new course for the organization – driving strategic global initiatives and transforming it from a traditional BPO to a world-class BPM organization.📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 31, 2024
Can the US Learn From Canadian Healthcare?
Canada spends half as much on healthcare as the US but outcomes are at least as good and lifespans are longer. Americans –including most recently the state of Florida-- are keen to import cheaper drugs from our northern neighbor.Should we import any of their other healthcare ideas while we’re at it?O Canada, what can we learn from thee?TOPICS(01:36) The Canadian healthcare system(06:10) Quality of service in the U.S. and Canada(07:23) Drawbacks of the Canadian healthcare system(10:57) Medical bankruptcy and cost comparison between U.S. and Canada(13:05) What is not covered under the national healthcare plan in Canada(15:08) Comparison of U.S. and Canadian healthcare systems(17:06) Five pillars of the Canadian healthcare system🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #canadianhealthcare #imports #nationalhealthplan #qualityofserviceSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 26, 2024
From AI to RX: What’s in Store for 2024 | HealthBiz Brief
HealthBiz Brief host, David Williams, forecasts 2024 healthcare business trends.Listen to our 2024 healthcare predictions episode here.🎙️⚕️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 Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 23, 2024
Takeaways from the 2024 JPM Healthcare Conference
The rain was falling in San Francisco last week. But somehow inside the JPM Morgan Healthcare conference, it was sunny, or at least a lot sunnier than the gloom and doom of 2023 when biotech was in a freefall.So is the industry in for a rosy 2024 or will it be back to negativity again soon?TOPICS(01:35) Optimistic views on the Healthcare industry(02:04) Discussion on the pros and cons of interest rates on Biotech(03:49) Analysis of the probable long and short-term effects of weight-loss drugs(05:01) Application and lack of application in AI in Obesity and Heart diseases(07:10) The role of Nvidia in drug production and AI(09:34) Eroom's law and the effects on Drug production.(10:09) Artificial Intelligence’s effects on Drug development(15:36) Initial Public Offering as a mark of lifting market optimism.(16:11) The optimism and pessimism of IPO in Biotech(19:22) Addressing Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases in Technology🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #jpmorgan #biotech #healthtech #IpoSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 19, 2024
Addressing Health Equity During a Crisis w/ Tom Cotter, Healthcare Ready
Tom Cotter (President & Executive Director, Healthcare Ready) discusses how to avoid patient disruptions amid crisis by forging partnerships between the healthcare supply chain and government.🎙️⚕️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 TOM COTTER, MPHTom Cotter, MPH, has served as executive director at Healthcare Ready since June 2022. With over 15 years of experience in public health and emergency management, he has spearheaded innovative global strategies for emergency response. Cotter, who holds a Master of Public Health from Boston University, has a strong background in public health and emergency response. Prior to Healthcare Ready, he served as the director of emergency response and preparedness at Project HOPE. Cotter's career includes developing and managing programs in various countries for non-profit organizations, and he has been an emergency response coordinator for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services since 2013.📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 17, 2024
Is The JPM Healthcare Conference Still Relevant?
It’s mid-January, so it must be time for the JP Morgan Healthcare conference, where tens of thousands of biotech and healthcare companies and investors come together in San Francisco to network and make plans for the year ahead.But with the pandemic, rival conferences, and bad press about San Francisco, is the JPM conference still relevant in 2024?🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #jpmorgan #biotech #healthtech Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 12, 2024
Accelerating Access to Specialty Medications w/ RxLightning CEO, Julia Regan | HealthBiz Brief
RXLightning's CEO and Founder, Julia Regan joins David Williams to discuss how her company is transforming the specialty prescription onboarding process.🎙️⚕️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 JULIA REGANJulia Regan, CEO of RxLightning, brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare innovation, leading initiatives like real-time benefit checks and streamlined medication onboarding. Recognized with numerous awards, she became the first female Endeavor Entrepreneur in the KY-IN-OH Tri-State Region in July 2022. Julia has raised $20.5 million for RxLightning, securing investments from notable healthcare investors. Under her leadership, RxLightning has achieved unprecedented success, winning four Mira awards in two years and becoming the first double-double back-to-back winner in the award's 25-year history.📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 10, 2024
2024 Healthcare Policy Changes
2024 has arrived, and with it a slew of new state laws and federal regulations that will affect health care in ways large and small. From restrictions on gender-affirming care in West Virginia to a reduction of prior auth requirements in Medicare Advantage, we’ll let you know what’s in store.So, will this year be a healthy, happy, and prosperous one for the health care system? Let’s find out.TOPICS(1:10) Are state regulations relevant for national implications?(2:30) What new state laws are going into effect in 2024?(10:10) What new federal requirements for payers are going into effect?(13:38) Streamlining prior authorizations (17:40) Will 2024 be a big year for state and federal laws?🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #statelegislation #federallegislation Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
January 5, 2024
HealthBiz Brief: Differentiating From The Epic Standard w/ Amenities Health CEO, Aasim Saeed
Amenities Health's CEO, Dr. Aasim Saeed joins David Williams to discuss the challenges of differentiation in healthcare and technology.🎙️⚕️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 AASIM SAEEDDr. Aasim Saeed is the Founder and CEO of Amenities Health -- a leading Digital Front Door and patient loyalty platform for healthcare. Before Amenities, Aasim led the Digital Health Office at Baylor Scott & White Health as the VP of Digital Health. There he oversaw the development of BSW Health’s industry-leading website and app that helps millions of patients find and access care every year. Before joining BSWH, Aasim was a leader in McKinsey's Health System practice, advising multiple top US health systems on strategy, operations, and technology. Aasim received his MD and MPA from Duke and Harvard Universities, respectively. He is a Presidential Leadership Scholar and volunteers with the Texas Boys State program.📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthinsurance #healthcaretechnology #healthcarefinance #caretalk #epic #emr Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 27, 2023
CareTalk 2024 Healthcare Predictions
Thanks to all our listeners for making 2023 CareTalk’s best year yet. With 650,000 streams across 55 new episodes, it’s been a year to remember. We really appreciate your support!Some of the year’s big stories were AI in healthcare, abortion restrictions following the Dobbs decision, and approval of the world’s first CRISPR gene editing therapy.John and I have polished off our crystal ball to see what’s ahead for 2024. Let’s have a look!TOPICS(1:06) Telehealth without doctors(5:53) Using AI for culturally competent care(11:17) Real world evidence in clinical trials(16:07) The abortion debate (19:05) An optimistic prediction about lifespan and healthspan. 🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #ai #telehealth #lifespan #health #2024 #predictions Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 22, 2023
HealthBiz Brief: Clincierge’s Keys to Clinical Trial Success w/ CEO, Scott Gray
Clincierge’s CEO, Scott Gray joins David Williams to discuss the challenges of clinical trial retention and Clincierge's innovative approach to addressing them. 🎙️⚕️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 SCOTT GRAYScott Gray is an acknowledged leader and innovator in the world of medical meetings, patient- centered clinical trial support and healthcare transportation. In 2013, while hearing of patients’ challenges with logistics to participate in a global clinical trial, the Clincierge® concept was born as a means to improve patient- centricity in clinical trials and general medical treatments. He co-founded Gray Consulting International in 1994 and has served as CEO ever after. Scott is also a popular speaker and has made numerous media appearances and sites on several industry advisory boards.📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthinsurance #healthcaretechnology #healthcarefinance #caretalk #clinicaltrials #clinicaltrialretention Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 20, 2023
Will The Defense Production Act Solve Drug Shortages?
President Biden recently invoked the Defense Production Act to support investment in domestic drug manufacturing. It’s part of Bidenomics and is designed to bolster supply chains and increase spending at home.What’s the strategy here? And will it work?TOPICS(01:08) Defense Production Act(02:04) Using DPA in healthcare(03:20) Criticism of DPA(05:14) US drug costs(07:30) Drug shortages explained(08:19) Outsourcing drug production(10:30) Will DPA solve shortages?(13:19) DPA's blunt force(18:24) Strategic stockpiles🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #drugshortages #dpa #defenseproductionactSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 15, 2023
From Farm Bill to FDA: The Legal Landscape of CBD with Michael C. Barnes | Executive Feature
CBD-based products are everywhere, and many customers swear by them. But the market is largely unregulated, leaving consumers in the dark about product purity, safety, and effectiveness. Congress recently took a first step, authorizing a regulatory framework to address public health while maintaining access.What should the federal role be? When should states get involved? And what does the 2018 Farm Bill have to do with it?TOPICS(00:53) CBD vs THC (01:50) Safety Concerns(02:54) Evidence of Effectiveness(03:55) Hemp vs Marijuana(05:55) Novel Cannabinoids (07:52) Consumer Protection(09:45) Impact on States(11:19) Marketing to Children(13:39) Dosing Concerns(15:53) Women Legislators Resolution (18:02) Federal Legislation Role(21:09) State Regulations Role(23:38) 2018 Farm Bill Issues(26:41) Legal Challenges(29:12) Industry Growth Issues🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURES Caretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and leaders working to advance the healthcare field. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT MICHAEL C. BARNES, COUNSEL TO AIMED ALLIANCE Michael C. Barnes is the managing attorney for Sequel Health Law. He serves as counsel to Aimed Alliance, a not-for-profit health policy organization. Barnes counsels boards and management teams of public and private companies on business strategy, law, legislation, and regulation to advance market entry and expansion, revenue, and social responsibility objectives. His practice centers heavily on health and drug law and policy with emphasis on opioid and other controlled medications, cannabinoids, substance use disorders, and pain management. Barnes is also Chairman of the Center for U.S. Policy, a not-for-profit organization advancing solutions to the nation’s drug poisoning crisis. Barnes is an advocate for individual rights and innovative responses to some of the top policy issues in the U.S., including substance use disorder and mental health, access to health care, justice reform, and privacy. He has provided legal, political, and issue analysis for national news networks, including CNBC, CNN, FOX Business, FOX News, and MSNBC. Barnes was a political appointee under President George W. Bush, having served as confidential counsel in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from George Mason University School of Law. 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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #medicareadvantage #longtermcare #healthinsurance #cbd #farmbillSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 14, 2023
HealthBiz Brief: Sworkit Health’s Transition From DTC to B2B w/ CEO, Ryan Hanna
Sworkit Health's CEO, Ryan Hanna joins David Williams to discuss his company's transition from DTC to B2B.🎙️⚕️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 RYAN HANNARyan Hanna is the founder and now VP of Product at Sworkit. He started Sworkit as a self-taught engineer and was able to grow his side project to a global fitness app helping millions get fit. Previously serving as both the VP of Engineering and Product for Sworkit, he is now a passionate leader of Product alone and is sharing what he learned to other engineers to make them even more successful than ever before. Ryan is also involved with initiatives to encourage youth and under-represented groups to get into coding and STEM careers with organizations like Curiosity Hub and Codebar.📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthinsurance #healthcaretechnology #healthcarefinance #caretalk #sworkithealth #fitness #healthandwellnessSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 13, 2023
The Pros & Cons of Long Term Care Insurance
Nursing home stays can easily run over $100,000 per year. That cost is a big source of fear for older Americans, 70% of whom will need some form of long-term care. Long-term care insurance seems like a great answer. So why do only 3-4% of people have coverage?TOPICS(01:18) What is long-term care insurance?(04:07) Difference between healthcare and long-term care(06:56) Is the long-term care industry struggling?(08:26) What does $165,000 in coverage buy?(13:37) Mix of services getting more expensive(18:36) Why not treat the end of life with respect?🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #medicareadvantage #longtermcare #healthinsurance Support the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 8, 2023
Is Medicare Advantage Fit For Cancer Patients?
Choosing between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage is hard, but the stakes are even higher for cancer patients. Does the flexibility to choose any hospital or doctor under traditional Medicare outweigh Medicare Advantage’s enhanced benefits like dental, vision and OTC drugs?In this episode of CareTalk, John and David weigh the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage for cancer patients.TOPICS(01:52) How Medicare Works(03:17) What is Medicare Advantage?(04:12) Traditional Medicare vs Medicare Advantage(06:01) Access to Specialized Cancer Care(08:30) Importance of Cancer Research Centers (12:32) Drug Coverage Differences(16:30) Switching Medicare Plans(18:29) Weighing Cancer RiskGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #medicareadvantage #medicare #healthinsurance #oncologySupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
December 1, 2023
How Gratitude Can Impact Your Health
Thanksgiving is upon us. It’s an absolutely wonderful holiday –unless you’re a turkey. It can be a busy day in the ER, too with Thanksgiving-themed ailments like food poisoning and burns. But the big takeaway is that showing gratitude is good for your mental and physical health.🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #mentalhealth #thanksgivingSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
November 21, 2023
Why Medical Debt is Vanishing From Credit Reports
The Biden Administration is working to drop medical debt from credit reports. Doctors and hospitals will still be able to sue you, but might not be able to hurt your credit.Want to dive deeper into the US medical debt problem?Listen to our primer episode "What To Do About Medical Debt"Read our report "America's Medical Debt Problem" 🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
November 17, 2023
Changes in Obamacare Open Enrollment
Obamacare has been remarkably durable. Despite the old “repeal and replace “ rhetoric, it turns out Americans like having affordable health insurance. Around 18 million people have individual plans, and 80 percent of them receive Obamacare subsidies. Open enrollment is here, and this season is going to be a busy one.🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSupport the showSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
November 10, 2023
Innovations in Public Health with Dr. Megan Ranney
Dr. Megan Ranney joins CareTalk to discuss innovative public health approaches to prevent violence and related behavioral health problems.🎙️⚕️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 MEGAN RANNEY, MD, MPHDr. Megan L. Ranney is an emergency physician, researcher, and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health. She joined Yale in July 2023 as the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health and C.-E. A. Winslow Professor of Public Health.Dr. Ranney’s research focuses on developing, testing, and disseminating digital health interventions to prevent violence and related behavioral health problems, as well as on COVID-related risk reduction.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
November 3, 2023
Transforming Veteran Healthcare with David Shulkin, MD
🎙️⚕️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 DAVID SHULKIN, MDDr. David J. Shulkin served as the Ninth Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs under President Trump, having previously been appointed as Under Secretary for Health under President Obama. He managed the nation's largest healthcare system for veterans, held respected healthcare executive roles, and founded DoctorQuality. After leaving government, he became a distinguished health policy fellow and professor, specializing in outcomes research and economics. He's recognized as one of the "One Hundred Most Influential People in American Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare.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#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthinsurance #healthcaretechnology #healthcarefinance #caretalk #mentalhealth #digitalhealth #hlth #ruralhealth #veteranhealthcareSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
October 27, 2023
Unlocking the Front Door to Digital Mental Health with Brad Kittredge & Doug Nemecek, MD
More than one in five adults have a diagnosed behavioral health condition. Yet only about half are in active treatment --and it takes an average of 11 years from the onset of symptoms before a patient seeks care. Our guests, Brightside Health CEO Brad Kittredge and Evernorth Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health Dr. Doug Nemecek, are opening multiple front doors to let patients in. 🎙️⚕️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. Special thanks to our sponsor, Digital Diagnostics: www.digitaldiagnostics.com Watch our interview with Digital Diagnostics Co-Founder & President, Seth Rainford.🎙️⚕️ABOUT BRAD KITTREDGE Brad Kittredge is the CEO and co-founder of Brightside Health. He has spent over a decade pioneering evidence-based and consumer-driven health care solutions, including building the Product teams at 23andMe and Lantern.🎙️⚕️ABOUT DOUG NEMECEK, MDDr. Doug Nemecek, M.D., is the Chief Medical Executive for Behavioral Health, overseeing quality, integration, and clinical operations. Dr. Nemecek's extensive experience includes leading clinical initiatives on issues like the national opioid epidemic and building strong relationships with network providers to optimize total health outcomes. He earned his M.D. and psychiatric residency at Washington University, holds an M.B.A., and is a recognized Distinguished Fellow with the American Psychiatric Association. 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#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthinsurance #healthcaretechnology #healthcarefinance #caretalk #mentalhealth #digitalhealth #hlthSupport the showCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing
October 20, 2023
Closing Healthcare Gaps with Technology w/ David Feinberg, MD
Dr. David Feinberg was CEO of Geisinger and UCLA Health, then led Google Health before becoming CEO of Cerner. For the past year he’s been Chairman of Oracle Health. So, it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about healthcare IT!Dr. Feinberg joins the show to discuss interoperability, AI, health equity, and much more!🎙️⚕️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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
October 13, 2023
How to Live a Long and Healthy Life with Dan Buettner
Dan Buettner has unlocked profound secrets of longevity and happiness. He journeyed to the unique places around the world, dubbed the Blue Zones, where people regularly live into healthy old age. Dan discovered what they have in common and is now applying Blue Zones insights to create healthy communities around the United States.Can Blue Zones slow or reverse the recent slide in US longevity? Listen in to find out.🎙️⚕️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 DAN BUETTNERDan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author known for discovering the world's Blue Zones—regions where people enjoy remarkably long, healthy lives. His bestselling books and public appearances have popularized the Blue Zones lifestyle, and he also works with governments and organizations to implement Blue Zones Projects, which have improved the well-being of over 5 million Americans. In essence, he lives and promotes the Blue Zones philosophy.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
October 6, 2023
Executive Feature: Building a Better Mental Health System with Christina Mainelli of Quartet Health
The behavioral health crisis is in full swing. It’s well known that there’s a shortage of providers. But that’s just the first step. We also need to make sure people are getting the right care for them, that quality is measured and tracked, and that patients have long term support on their care journeys.Christina Mainelli (CEO, Quartet Health) joins us to discuss how Quartet is working to build a better mental healthcare system. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURES Caretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and leaders working to advance the healthcare field. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CHRISTINA MAINELLIChristina Mainelli is the Chief Executive Officer at Quartet Health. Christina has previously served as the EVP & Chief Growth Officer at Beacon Health Options, the SVP and General Manager at CareCentrix, and the SVP, Product Development at Connextions.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT QUARTET HEALTHQuartet is a technology-enabled care delivery company that delivers speed to quality behavioral healthcare for all. Quartet's technology and services identify people who need care, connect them to high quality care through networks of providers or Quartet's medical group, and support their care journeys.Learn more about Quartet Health: www.quartethealth.com📥 GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com📲 FOLLOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretalk-podcast🗞️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/newsl...🛒 Shop for official CareTalk merch: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/categ...⚙️ Produced by Grippi Media: https://www.grippimedia.com#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthinsurance #healthcaretechnology #healthcarefinance #caretalk #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #cognitivehealthCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
October 4, 2023
What Dana-Farber’s Shakeup Means for Cancer Care
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute rocked the cancer world this month by dropping its long standing partner, Brigham and Women’s in favor of building a new cancer hospital with Beth Israel. What does it mean for patients, physicians and health care costs?Is this just a local Boston story or is there broader meaning for the US healthcare system?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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#danafarber #oncology #cancer #healthcare #hospitals #doctors #medicine #nurses #health #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcareindustry CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
September 29, 2023
Executive Feature: AI and the New Era of Medical Diagnosis with Seth Rainford of Digital Diagnostics
Affordability, access, and quality are often referred to as the Iron Triangle of healthcare. There are tradeoffs among them and you can improve one or two, but not all three. Seth Rainford (Co-Founder & President, Digital Diagnostics) joins us to discuss how artificial intelligence can break that tradeoff and lead to a new and golden era of medical diagnosis and treatment.ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURESCaretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and leaders working to advance the healthcare field. ABOUT SETH RAINFORDSeth Rainford is the Co-Founder and President at Digital Diagnostics where he focuses on expanding market opportunities and driving operational excellence within the company.Rainford brings more than a decade of executive experience to Digital Diagnostics including the successful management of large-scale P&L’s, strong organic & inorganic business development expertise, as well as complex multi-site operations leadership within the healthcare industry.Rainford most recently served as Regional Vice President & General Manager of LabCorp in the Greater Chicago Area, leading a strategic transformation of the Midwest business unit. Previously, he served as Vice President at Northwestern Medicine, where he drove the commercialization and scaling of their outreach diagnostics business.Rainford received his MBA in business administration from Purdue University.ABOUT DIGITAL DIAGNOSTICSDigital Diagnostics Inc. is a pioneering AI diagnostics company on a mission to benefit patients by transforming the accessibility, affordability, equity, and quality of global healthcare through the application of technology in the medical diagnosis and treatment process.Learn more about Digital DiagnosticsGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #medicine #artificialintelligence #healthcareinnovation #healthcaretechnology #healthcarebusiness #healthcareindustry #healthCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi MediaCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
September 22, 2023
Can OTC Narcan Help Fight the Opioid Crisis?
Opioid overdoses killed more than 100,000 people in the US last year, more than traffic accidents and suicides combined. Fentanyl is a major culprit, often turning a planned recreational high into sudden death. Now Naloxone –the generic name for Narcan—is available over the counter.Will the good drug stop the bad drug from killing people? And should you carry Narcan yourself? We’ll tell you what you need to know.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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #medicine #opioidcrisis #healthinsurance #priorauthorization #healthcarefinance #healthcareeconomics #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #digitalhealthCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
September 14, 2023
How to Treat Health Misinformation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar
Misinformation has always plagued healthcare, but it’s gotten worse recently. Dr. Geeta Nayyar (author, Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness) joins the show discuss the impact of healthcare's misinformation problem and what steps can be taken to treat it.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 GEETA NAYYAR, MD, MBAGeeta is the former Chief Medical officer at Salesforce. She’s a rheumatologist and nationally-recognized leader in health IT, bridging the divide between clinical medicine, business, and digital health. As a Board Member of the American Telemedicine Association and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Alumni Association, she helps steer decision-making at some of the nation’s most influential medical organizations. Her work and expertise have earned her appearances on CNN, and PBS, and she is regularly featured on CNBC and Yahoo Finance.She is the author of the book “Dead Wrong,” available everywhere October 17th 2023.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#healthcare #healthinsurance #healthinformation #medicine #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #digitalhealthCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
September 5, 2023
How Prior Authorization Impacts Healthcare
Prior authorization. It’s a dreaded phrase for patients and providers alike. Now some health plans like Cigna say they’re cutting back on the practice, and the feds are contemplating restrictions, too. What is prior authorization in healthcare? And can the US healthcare system live without it?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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthinsurance #priorauthorization #healthcarefinance #healthcareeconomics #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #digitalhealthCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
August 29, 2023
2023 Digital Health Trends & Challenges with Jess DaMassa
After incredible growth during the pandemic, digital health is adjusting to its own kind of new normal. Interest remains strong, deals are flowing and artificial intelligence is making its mark. But the market is less frothy –or maybe it has even overreacted. Friend of the show, Jessica DaMassa, (Host, WTF Health), joins us again to talk about the digital health trends and challenges of 2023.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 WTF HEALTHWTF Health gives you a glimpse of the future of health by introducing you to the people who are going to change it. Jessica DaMassa, the emerging ‘It girl’ of health tech interviewing, chats it up with the ‘who’s who’ of the health innovation set.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#hlth #digitalhealth #AI #healthcaretechnology #hlthconference #healthtech #technology #healthcareinnovation #healthcarestartups #healthcarebusinessCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
August 22, 2023
How Randomness Impacts Healthcare with Anupam B. Jena
Anupam B. Jena (Host of Freakonomics MD) joins CareTalk to talk about the hidden side of medicine and how unexpected—but predictable—events can profoundly affect our health.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 ANUPAM B. JENA M.D. , PH.D.Dr. Jena is an economist, physician, and professor at Harvard. As one of a small group of physician-economists in the world, and one of the most creative and prolific social scientists in medicine, Dr. Jena is uniquely positioned to explore where the worlds of medicine and economics collide, based on his experiences as a practicing physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and his unique training as an economist. His creative use of natural experiments – chance occurrences that we are exposed to, but often unaware of, in our lives – help us understand how health care works, the subject of his 2020 TEDMED talk. He is the host of the popular Freakonomics, M.D. podcast, where he tackles questions at the intersection of medicine and economics, including questions from his own research on why mortality rates rise in cities on the days that they host large marathons, why cardiac patients do better when cardiologists are out of town at national cardiology conferences, and why kids with summer birthdays are more likely to be diagnosed with A.D.H.D. Dr. Jena’s book, Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health, will be published by Doubleday in the summer of 2023.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#Freakonomics #healthcare #anupambjena #healthcareeconomics #economics #health #randomactsofmedicine #medicineCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
August 14, 2023
Raising Awareness of Sarcoma Cancer with James C. Wittig, MD
Sarcomas are cancers of the connective tissues, with more than 15,000 new cases and 7000 deaths in the US every year. Sarcomas are often diagnosed when they’re too late to treat effectively, leading to poor outcomes. As Sarcoma Awareness Month 2023 concludes, Dr. James C. Wittig (Medical Director, Orthopedic Oncology, Atlantic Health System) joins CareTalk to discuss the importance of educating the public about sarcoma cancers.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 JAMES C. WITTIG, MDJames C. Wittig is Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcoma Surgery at Atlantic Health System. 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#sarcoma #cancer #oncology #healthcare #healthcarenews #healthcarepolicy #medicine #hospitals #doctors #surgeons #healthcareinnovation #healthcarebusinessCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
August 9, 2023
Putting Patients Over Profits with Stacey Richter (Host, Relentless Health Value)
Stacey Richter (Host, Relentless Health Value podcast) joins CareTalk to discuss how the healthcare industry can put patients over profits by balancing doing well vs. doing good. 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 STACEY RICHTERWhen she's not hosting Relentless Health Value, Stacey is co-president of Aventria Health Group, a marketing agency and consultancy. Aventria specializes in helping pharmaceutical, employer, pharmacy, and health system clients improve patient outcomes by creating and leveraging collaborations with other healthcare organizations. For more than 20 years, Stacey has innovated better-coordinated health solutions benefiting all stakeholders and, most of all, the patient.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
August 3, 2023
Mid-Year Grades for Our 2023 Healthcare Predictions
We made some bold and not so bold predictions about healthcare at the start of the year. Now that we're halfway through 2023, it’s a good time for a mid-year reality check to see what’s come true, where we missed the mark, and what we just plain didn’t think about. 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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
July 27, 2023
The Arrival of OTC Birth Control
Access to the birth control pill is becoming easier, now that FDA has approved an over the counter version of a product that’s been available by prescription since 1973. On this episode of CareTalk, John and David discuss why this move is so significant and why it took so long to get here. 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 PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#birthcontrol #contraception #health #healthcare #medicineCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media
July 18, 2023
FDA Approves Leqembi: What You Should Know
FDA just approved Leqembi, a drug to slow the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s patients, and Medicare has agreed to pay for it. Is it time for patients, families and physicians to be excited? Or do we need to temper our hopes?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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#leqembi #alzheimers #pharma #FDA #medicare #medicaid #aduhelmSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Check out the CareTalk Store for official merch!CareTalk is produced by Grippi Media
July 11, 2023
What’s Google Doing in Healthcare?
Google has been making a lot of noise in the healthcare space lately. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David take a look at all of Google’s healthcare moves: What’s working? What’s not? And what’s next?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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Check out the CareTalk Store for official merch!CareTalk is produced by Grippi Media
July 4, 2023
Will Healthcare’s Staffing Shortage Ever End?
Will the healthcare staffing crisis ever end? We were talking about shortages five years ago and then things really went crazy during the pandemic. But even as a lot of the economy has returned to normal, healthcare workers are still in very short supply. Do we just have to wait a little longer, or is the shortage of healthcare workers going to be with us forever?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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Check out the CareTalk Store for official merch!CareTalk is produced by Grippi Media
June 28, 2023
Why Millions Are Losing Medicaid
More than a million people –including hundreds of thousands of children-- lost Medicaid coverage in the last few weeks as the pandemic-era continuous coverage policy ended. In this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll and David Williams unpack what's going on with Medicaid redetermination in the US.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Check out the CareTalk Store for official merch!Produced by Grippi Media
June 19, 2023
Why Are Doctors Unionizing?
Medical residents and fellows at Mass General Brigham just voted overwhelmingly to form a union. Apparently these new physicians aren’t going to put up with the low pay and tough working conditions that their predecessors went through. Unionization is happening all over the place. But what does it mean for patient care, hospital finances, physician training, and relationships between trainee and supervising physicians?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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Check out the CareTalk Store for official merch!Produced by Grippi Media
June 13, 2023
Can Independent Physician Practices Survive?
Independent physician practices are facing an uphill battle in an era where hospitals are growing increasingly larger.With their vast resources and extensive networks, hospitals often hold a considerable advantage when it comes to negotiating contracts with insurance companies and leveraging economies of scale. This discrepancy can lead to a significant disadvantage for independent physicians, making it harder for them to compete for patients, attract top talent, and maintain financial stability. In this episode of CareTalk, hosts John Driscoll and David Williams discuss how value-based care and AI technology can help independent practitioners survive healthcare’s consolidation trend.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Check out the CareTalk Store for official merch. Produced by Grippi Media
June 6, 2023
What is the Healthcare Impact of the Debt Limit Deal?
Congress’s failure to raise the debt limit has brought the US perilously close to default. Republicans have insisted on major cuts to federal spending –including in healthcare—in exchange for their votes. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked out an agreement in principle, which gives in, at least partially, to the GOP demands while preserving Democratic priorities. So, what’s the impact of the debt ceiling deal on healthcare? Will the deal have a real impact or is it all just smoke and mirrors?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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
May 31, 2023
Should Hospitals Have Their Own Police Forces?
Violent attacks against healthcare workers are rising, leading some hospitals to launch their own police forces. Enhanced security and faster response times sound great. But what about patient rights, potential abuses, and the financial burden at a time when hospital finances are strained? In this episode of CareTalk, John and David examine the rise of hospital police forces and debate whether or not they are a good idea.TOPICS(1:01) Why is there a debate about hospitals having their own police forces?(5:29) Benefits and drawbacks with hospital police forces(7:20) Does an “armed” environment make it a safer one?(10:44) What framework is needed in order to establish a hospital police force?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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
May 24, 2023
What’s Behind the Adderall Shortage?
The Adderall shortage is causing hardships for patients and families relying on the medication to manage ADHD. The surge in ADHD diagnoses and telemedicine prescriptions during the public health emergency, along with manufacturing disruptions, contribute to the problem.Initially, the federal government planned to reduce controlled substance availability through telemedicine. However, due to a significant response of tens of thousands of comments, they will maintain the pandemic-era rules for another six months.Why is there an Adderall shortage? When will it end? Can ADHD be advantageous? Listen to hear what John and David had to say.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
May 16, 2023
The Epidemic of Loneliness
Surgeon General Vivek Murphy recently issued an advisory calling it an epidemic. Things were bad enough before the pandemic but they got worse, with more than half of people reporting loneliness according to some surveys.There are solutions out there, but it’s a mixed bag. Social media might help make connections but too often it has the opposite effect. And we’re just getting started with AI…Join John and David in this thought-provoking episode as they unravel the complexities of the loneliness epidemic and explore ways to combat it.TOPICS(1:11) Dire consequences of loneliness (3:13) The epidemic of disconnection(4:24) Does technology play a role in loneliness in the younger population?(5:30) The erosion of social connection(9:38) Loneliness is more than just a healthcare problem(13:14) Is there one sole solution to loneliness? 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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today.Produced by Grippi MediaSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
May 10, 2023
Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare
As healthcare increasingly relies on technology, it has become even more susceptible to cyber threats, making cybersecurity a major area of concern for the industry. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David examine the major cybersecurity risks in healthcare and what businesses can do to protect themselves and their customers.TOPICS(0:46) How do we navigate in a world where all different kinds of institutions are getting hacked?(1:56) How Credential Stuffing was used in recent healthcare hacks(5:30) Potential implications and risks for patient claims information being released(8:53) What can individuals do to protect themselves from the risk of being hacked?(14:01) What can companies do to prevent being hacked?GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSProvider Solutions & DevelopmentInstitute for Healthcare ImprovementCareCentrixSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
May 3, 2023
Dr. Eric Bricker on Healthcare Finance
It finally happened! CareTalk and Dr. Eric Bricker (AHealthcareZ), two titans of healthcare YouTube, join forces to take on some of the juiciest topics in healthcare finance and more.🎙️Providers taking on risk: who’s getting it right?🎙️Are digital health startups able to make a difference?🎙️Health insurers decreasing prior authorization - is it for real or for show?🎙️Is it practical for consumers to compare hospital prices?Hear what Eric, John and David had to about all of this and more, in a very special edition of CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. 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 DR. ERIC BRICKERDr. Bricker is an Internal Medicine Physician and the former Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Compass Professional Health Services. Dr. Bricker is also the Founder and Chief Medical Officer for AHealthcareZ, a YouTube channel dedicated to explaining how the US healthcare system works... or doesn't work. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
April 27, 2023
The Challenges of Rural Health
Rural communities have fewer doctors, nurses and medical facilities per person than the country as a whole. Some rural hospitals have closed, leaving large geographic areas without local services. And the population is older, sicker, more likely to have unhealthy habits like tobacco use and less likely to have access to reliable transportation to get to their appointments. Rural healthcare is a challenge. But is it all doom and gloom? John and David share their thoughts.TOPICS(1:20) Reviewing the statistics on rural health(1:57) Do social determinants of health contribute to rural health(5:42) Challenges rural health faces(7:09) The difference in healthcare delivery (12:25) What’s going on with rural hospital closures?(15:16) Opportunities to innovate emergency servicesABOUT 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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
April 19, 2023
Has Surprise Billing Met Its Match?
Zack Cooper joins CareTalk to discuss why surprise medical bills might soon become a thing of the past.TOPICS(1:22) Zack’s deep dive into surprise billing(3:46) How the No Surprises Act came to be(7:23) The 1% Steps for Healthcare Reform Project(8:56) The Legal Villains(12:01) How can politics actually work for cost reduction?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 ZACK COOPER:Zack Cooper is an Associate Professor at Yale University, and Director of Health Policy at the school’s Social and Policy Studies. As a health economist, his research has provided empirical evidence that informed public policies, including the No Surprises Act.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to the CareTalk Newsletter to access exclusive content and insights covering the biggest topics in healthcare today. Produced by Grippi Media
April 13, 2023
Zeke Emanuel on AI in Healthcare
Dr. Zeke Emanuel joins the show to share his thoughts on the artificial intelligence craze and how it could impact healthcare. TOPICS(1:04) Is AI going to take over the world?(2:04) How will AI be used in healthcare?(3:58) AI and machine learning (22:15) Remote patient monitoring vs remote patient 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 ZEKE EMANUELEzekiel J. Emanuel, an oncologist, medical ethicist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, served on the Covid-19 Advisory Board for the Biden-Harris transition.JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY MEDMASTERY.COMIf you need to brush up on clinical skills like ECG interpretation, mechanical ventilation, POCUS, and more...and want to do it in a fun way while earning CME credits, you should check out what they're doing over at www.medmastery.com. You won't regret it!Produced by Grippi Media.#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #caretalk #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #ai #chatgpt #googlebard #healthtech #health #medicine #doctors #hospitals #remotepatientmonitoring
April 4, 2023
Brooke Ellison on Defying Disability
Brooke Ellison's incredible life journey is an inspiration to us all. At just 11 years old, she faced the unimaginable - being struck by a car and left paralyzed from the neck down. But instead of giving up, she persevered and defied the odds. She went on to achieve academic excellence, graduating magna cum laude from Harvard. A masters degree and PhD later, Brooke went on to run for New York State Senate and publish two books. It's no wonder her remarkable life story was turned into a movie, directed by none other than Superman himself, Christopher Reeve! We were fortunate enough to have Brooke join us for this special episode of CareTalk, where she shares her journey and insights on overcoming disability.TOPICS(1:45) The coexistence of fear and hope (2:03) Brooke’s study of hope (5:59) Americans with Disabilities Act prioritizing barriers over isolation (8:29) Are we doing a better job as a society at being more open-minded and inclusive?(11:36) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(15:23) What it was like to have Christopher Reeve make a movie about her life(22:58) Advice for those that are uneasy in the presence of someone with disabilities 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 BROOKE ELLISONBrooke Ellison, PhD is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Interim Program Director of the PhD program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Co-Director of the Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management. With a background in cognitive neuroscience & public policy from Harvard, she has been committed to changing perceptions & policies on life-saving science for over 15 years. She's served on the Empire State Stem Cell Board & Board of Directors of the NY Civil Liberties Union. In 2011 she was granted an honorary degree by Rutgers University & chosen as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader & Truman National Security Project Political Partner in 2014 & 2018 respectively. Brooke wrote a memoir "Miracles Happen" which was made into a movie - The Brooke Ellison Story. Her second book, “Look Both Ways,”was released in 2020.JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInProduced by Grippi Media
March 29, 2023
Why Rare Disease Research is So Important
Rare diseases, despite their name, are more prevalent than one might expect, impacting up to 10% of the population, particularly children. But a staggering 95% of the 10,000 known rare diseases remain without effective treatments, posing an immense challenge for affected families, foundations, and scientists working tirelessly to remedy the situation.Nasha Fitter (CEO, FOXG1 Research Foundation and VP, RWE and Ciitizen Platform at Invitae) joins CareTalk to explain the importance of rare disease research and why there is hope on the horizon.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 NASHA FITTERNasha Fitter is a leader in the rare disease space known for her breakthrough work on utilizing real world evidence to accelerate treatments. She is the mother of a child with the rare neurological condition, FOXG1 Syndrome, and co-founded and leads the FOXG1 Research Foundation. Nasha is also the VP of Ecosystem Partnerships at genetic testing company Invitae. Nasha serves on the board for the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine and has an MBA from the Harvard Business School.Learn more about FOXG1 Research FoundationLearn more about FOXG1 Syndrome JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInProduced by Grippi Media#raredisease #rarediseases #rarediseaseday #science #healthcare #health
March 21, 2023
How the SVB Failure Affects Healthcare
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. But how will it affect the healthcare industry? John and David have the answers.TOPICS(0:55) Why should we care about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse? (7:53) The implications of the SVB collapse on healthcare(8:23) Did SVB have ties with healthcare companies? (12:00) Are healthcare institutions like hospitals and health plans in danger of suffering a similar fate? 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.JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn
March 14, 2023
What Eli Lilly’s Insulin Price Cut Really Means
Eli Lilly is slashing insulin prices by 70%. Have we entered a new era of drug affordability or is this announcement just a lot of hot air?TOPICS(0:34) Is the Eli Lilly’s Insulin price cut a big deal? (2:07) What does the price cut mean for Americans who need Insulin? (5:41) Why is Eli Lilly reducing the prices now? (6:28) How have Insulin prices affected diabetics in the past? (8:08) Why is Insulin so expensive in the United States? (9:17) Who are the major players in the Insulin market? (11:22) What will this cut mean for other drug pricing, drug companies and consumer costs? (12:56) Does Lilly Stand to lose money from this decision? 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.JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn
March 8, 2023
Will Uncle Sam Be the Only Customer in Healthcare?
The US is often called a free market health care system. But Medicare and Medicaid are the biggest insurers, and the government pays for about half of all healthcare. The private sector is getting the message, with some big players –like Humana—ignoring private customers altogether. Are we on a one way train to single payer? Will innovation suffer? And if government pays all the bills, should it own all the hospitals, physician practices and drug companies, too?In this episode of CareTalk, John and David share how they feel about the government being the main customer for healthcare. 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. JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn
February 27, 2023
Michelle Davey on Reinventing Care Delivery With Virtual Care
Michelle Davey, Co-Founder & CEO of Wheel Health, joins CareTalk to discuss how virtual care is revolutionizing care delivery.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 MICHELLE DAVEYGrowing up in a rural area with limited medical resources, Michelle became focused on improving patient access to care. Her career took on a journey through healthcare, tech, marketplaces and virtual care. After recognizing the need for a new workforce configuration in healthcare, she co-founded Wheel. Michelle is a thought-leader focused on the urgent need for reinventing healthcare delivery models, clinician empowerment, and the future of work in healthcare.JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#virtualcare #telehealth #caretalk #caretalkpodcast #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #health #healthcaretechnology #techstartups
February 22, 2023
Jean Drouin on Why Value-Based Care Will Succeed
Value based care is a great idea, at least in theory. It’s cheaper and better than fee for service. But uptake is slow because incentives are hard to align, available data and analytics aren’t up to the task, it takes too long for providers to be rewarded, and payers and providers just don’t trust one another. With all these challenges, can value based care succeed? Clarify Health CEO, Jean Drouin, joins CareTalk to explain why the answer is a resounding YES!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 JEAN DROUINJean Drouin, MD, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clarify Health, an enterprise analytics and value-based payments platform company. Jean has over 25 years of experience in healthcare management, technology, operations, finance, and cultural change.JOIN OUR NEWSLETTERGET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn
February 16, 2023
2023 State of Digital Healthcare
Digital health had plenty of ups and downs in 2022, with continued innovation and billions in new investment. With new advances in 2023, like ChatGPT and sensor technologies, it’s time to look ahead. And who better to do that with than Jess DaMassa from WTF Health?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 WTF HEALTHWTF Health gives you a glimpse of the future of health by introducing you to the people who are going to change it. Jessica DaMassa, the emerging ‘It girl’ of health tech interviewing, chats it up with the ‘who’s who’ of the health innovation set.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#digitalhealth #healthcarestartup #healthstartup #healthtech #health #healthcarebusiness
February 9, 2023
Why Urgent Care is Growing So Fast
Urgent care centers are popping up everywhere! Patient volumes ballooned 60% since before the pandemic, and investors keep eating it up.In this episode of CareTalk, John and David explore what's behind the rapid growth of urgent care and why it matters.Topics:(0:53) What is urgent care?(1:50) Urgent care growth by the numbers(3:30) Is urgent care actually more expensive? (4:30) How urgent care promotes more access to care(5:50) Why is urgent care growing so much?(11:20) Why are investors bullish on urgent care?(13:17) Will urgent care centers undermine the doctor/patient relationship? 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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #health #urgentcare #primarycare
February 1, 2023
How the Debt Ceiling Can Affect Healthcare
With the federal debt limit reached, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has begun using “extraordinary measures” to pay the government’s bills. The pressure will continue until Congress raises the debt limit. But what does it all mean for healthcare? John and David share their thoughts.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn
January 24, 2023
The Unwinding of Medicaid
Congress has recently passed a spending bill that will "unwind" a requirement for states to maintain continuous enrollment in Medicaid in order to receive additional federal pandemic funds. The policy shift is likely to have wide-reaching impacts on the healthcare system, with far more immediate impact on lower-income households. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David analyze the rapid growth of Medicaid and the decision to unwind it.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.TOPICS:(0:45) Why did Medicaid grow so much during the pandemic?(3:45) What has been the impact of Medicaid's rapid growth?(4:00) Why is the continuous coverage provision ending?(6:00) What will happen to people currently on Medicaid?(9:17) Are the states ready to deal with this?GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #ushealthcare #medicaid #health #caretalk #healthcarepodcast
January 17, 2023
Is The US Healthcare System Collapsing?
Time magazine recently published an article that claims the us healthcare system is about to collapse. Is this just another sensational headline crafted to generate clicks or is the US healthcare system truly doomed? In this episode of CareTalk, John and David share their thoughts.Read the Time article, "The Coming Collapse of the US Healthcare System" here.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #health #healthcarepodcast #ushealthcare
January 12, 2023
Do We Really Need AI in Healthcare?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been all the rage lately, thanks to ChatGPT. In this episode of the CareTalk Podcast, John and David assess AI’s place in healthcare: How is it used now? How can it be used in the future? And is truly useful, or is it all hype? 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. TOPICS:(2:00) What is artificial intelligence (AI)?(3:36) What are some of the key terms and technologies involved with AI? (7:16) What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?(8:28) How is AI used in healthcare?(13:00) Is AI in healthcare dangerous?(17:39) Will AI be a big deal in healthcare in 2023?GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #artificialintelligence #ushealthcare #2023 #health #caretalk #healthcarepodcast #healthcare
January 5, 2023
2023 Healthcare Predictions
John and David continue our end-of-year tradition by sharing their hot takes and predictions for healthcare in 2023. Will staffing shortages come to an end? Will virtual-first primary become a reality? Will Medicare Advantage lose its luster? Big topics. Bigger predictions. Join us as we end 2022 with a bang! TOPICS:(02:18) Will virtual healthcare be the future of care?(03:47) Will healthcare staffing shortages come to an end?(05:20) Will Medicare Advantage going to lose its luster?(07:52) Will value based care continue to make advances?(10:10) Will home healthcare become even more important?(12:19) Will private equity and venture capital move into the spotlight?(15:26) Will artificial intelligence take over healthcare in 2023?(18:12) How will retail healthcare fare in 2023?(20:59) Will 2023 be an aggressive political year for healthcare?GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcarepredictions #ushealthcare #2023 #health #caretalk #healthcarepodcast #healthcare
December 19, 2022
Dr. Otis Brawley on Cancer Screening and Health Disparities
Dr. Otis Brawley joins the show to discuss reducing cancer overscreening and health disparities. 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 DR. OTIS BRAWLEYOtis Brawley is professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and 39th Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Brawley leads a broad interdisciplinary research effort of cancer health disparities at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, working to close racial, economic and social disparities in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer in the United States and worldwide.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#cancerscreening #healthdisparities #oncology #health #caretalk #healthcarepodcast #healthcare
December 13, 2022
Healthcare in a Divided Congress
The runoff in Georgia, the election is finally over! With a divided Congress, will it be gridlock, or will our legislators find a way to work across party lines for the good of the public? John and David give us their take. Spoiler alert: they don’t exactly see eye to eye.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarepolicy #news #health #digitalhealth
December 8, 2022
The Career of Dr. Anthony Fauci
On this episode of CareTalk, we take a look back at the illustrious career of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Throughout his over 50 years in public service, Dr. Fauci has made countless contributions to the fields of medicine and public health. He played a key role in the development of the AIDS prevention strategy known as "Treatment as Prevention," and he was instrumental in the creation of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In addition, he has served as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984, leading groundbreaking research on HIV/AIDS, influenza, and other infectious diseases. Dr. Fauci's tireless dedication to his work has saved countless lives and made him a household name. On this special episode of CareTalk, we pay tribute to one of the greatest public servants of our time.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #publichealth #anthonyfauci
November 28, 2022
Bruce Broussard on Catalyzing Change Through Crisis
Unprecedented speed, collaboration, efficiency and results, all driving innovation: this is what healthcare has accomplished in the last few years. But as we settle into a new status quo, there is a pervasive sentiment that our industry is reverting to inefficiency. Embracing the evolution of healthcare requires that we embrace methods born of crisis as long-term solutions and evolve business models to meet new consumer demands. The way forward is clear–a collaborative approach, catalyzed by interoperability.Bruce Broussard (President & CEO, Humana) joins CareTalk for a special episode recorded in front of a live audience at the EMIDS Healthcare Summit 2022.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthinsurance #medicare #interoperability #humana #caretalk
November 23, 2022
CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 – Brigham Hyde, CEO, Atropos
Brigham Hyde (CEO, Atropos), joins the show to discuss how his company is using real world evidence to close the gap with patient-specific prognostograms using real-world data.This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#hlth #hlth2022 #caretalk #healthcare
November 17, 2022
CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 – Ben Leonard, Health Technology Reporter, Politico
Ben Leonard (Health Technology Reporter, Politico), joins the show to chat digital health happenings in the federal government and the healthcare industry overall. This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#hlth #hlth2022 #caretalk #healthcare
November 17, 2022
CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 – Jason Gorevic, CEO, Teladoc Health
Jason Gorevic (CEO, Teladoc Health) joins the show to talk about his company's recent challenges and the road ahead.This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#hlth #hlth2022 #caretalk #healthcare
November 17, 2022
CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 – Walter Jin, Chairman & CEO, Pager
Walter Jin (Chairman & CEO, Pager) joins the show to chat about virtual care, care coordination, care management, collaboration, artificial intelligence and concierge care. This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn
November 17, 2022
CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 – Caitlin Donovan, Global Head of Uber Health
Caitlin Donovan (Global Head of Uber Health) joins the show to discuss Uber's push into the healthcare industry.This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#hlth #hlth2022 #caretalk #healthcare
November 17, 2022
CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 – Noah Lang, CEO & Co-Founder, Stride Health
Noah Lang (CEO & Co-Founder, Stride Health) joins the show to discuss health benefits for gig workers.This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#hlth #hlth2022 #caretalk #healthcare
November 17, 2022
CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 – Sachin Jain, CEO, Scan Health Plan
Sachin Jain (CEO, Scan Health Plan) joins the show to talk about his experience working at his grandfather's rural hospital in India, as well as his healthcare predictions for 2023. This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.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 webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#hlth #hlth2022 #caretalk #healthcare
November 16, 2022
Jason Kander on Treating PTSD in Veterans
Jason Kander, author of “The Quiet Storm,” joins CareTalk to discuss treating PTSD in war veterans.TOPICS(1:00) Why Jason decided to join the military(3:17) How hard is it for veterans to transition to civilian life?(8:57) How common is PTSD in veterans?(12:48) How can we help veterans with PTSD?(17:33) Can studying PTSD help with brain research?(19:08) How the Veterans Community Project (VCP) is helping veterans with PTSDABOUT 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 JASON KANDERJason Kander is a veteran, politician, and activist. A former Secretary of State of Missouri, in 2018 he dropped out of a mayoral campaign after announcing that he needed to address untreated PTSD from his time serving in Afghanistan. He re-emerged and founded Let America Vote to end voter suppression. He now runs the Veteran's Community Project, an organization devoted to building housing and providing support services to veterans. He is also the bestselling author of Outside the Wire and host of the popular political podcast, Majority 54. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requests Visit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcarepodcast #ptsd #veterans #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #jasonkander
November 7, 2022
Ro Khanna on What’s Wrong With Medicare Advantage
California Congressman,Ro Khanna, joins CareTalk to discuss why he believes Medicare Advantage is “just private insurance that profits by denying coverage.”TOPICS:(1:04) Ro Khanna on what’s wrong with Medicare Advantage(2:14) What are the prospects of renaming Medicare Advantage?(5:01) How does equality tie in with healthcare?(6:26) “Medicaid for all?”(9:31) Managed care and extending Medicare(12:36) Redistributing jobs and opportunities to de-industrialized towns(15:55) Progressive capitalism 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 RO KHANNACongressman Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving in his third term.Rep. Khanna sits on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees, where he chairs the Environmental Subcommittee. Additionally, Rep. Khanna is the Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus; serves as an Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus and is the Democratic Vice Chair of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans. Rep. Khanna is committed to representing the people and ideas rooted in Silicon Valley to the nation and throughout the world. GET IN TOUCHVisit us on the webBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor Guest appearance requestsFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn
November 3, 2022
Will The Inflation Reduction Act Really Cut Drug Prices?
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden in August, includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for people with Medicare and reduce drug spending by the federal government. What are the provisions? How will it impact healthcare? And why is big Pharma pushing back? TOPICS:(1:49) What are the prescription drug provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act?(9:26) Why is pharma upset about the Inflation Reduction Act?(12:18) Is innovation threatened by US drug pricing control?(14:50) What is the potential healthcare impact of the Inflation Reduction Act?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 TOUCHVisit us on the webBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor Guest appearance requestsFOLLOW CARETALKSpotify Apple Podcasts Google PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInFollow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter
October 25, 2022
How Telehealth is Changing Healthcare
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David take a deeper look at the history and growth of telehealth and what it means for the future of medicine. They explore how this important technology is revolutionizing the delivery of care, enabling greater access to quality health services no matter where people live or travel. And they also discuss some of the challenges facing telehealth today and how these can be overcome to ensure continued growth in this dynamic space.TOPICS:(0:10) John’s new job with Walgreens Boots Alliance(3:11) How has telehealth grown over the years?(7:38) Do patients prefer telehealth vs. in-person visits? (10:00) What areas of healthcare are best suited for telehealth?(16:43) Can telehealth deliver on its promise?ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. 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 Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Guest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-us Visit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#telehealth #digitalhealth #medicare #healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #news #healthcarenews
October 18, 2022
The United States of Care
Natalie Davis joins CareTalk to discuss how her organization, the United Stated States of Care, is building a better and more equitable healthcare system in the wake of the pandemic.TOPICS:(1:10) Why does a united approach to the United States of Care matter?(3:05) How are people from the left and right agreeing on healthcare policy?(4:23) Why is it important to be bipartisan when it comes to healthcare policy?(8:50) How do you turn the frustrating experiences of people with US healthcare system into policy?(11:27) How do you go about making healthcare policy change at the federal level vs. the state level? (13:25) Lowering prescription costs and eliminating out-of-pocket costs for basic health care services.(17:09) Can we actually make progress on drug pricing?(21:41) What can US of Care accomplish for the average American patient within the next 12 months?ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ABOUT NATALIE DAVISNatalie Davis has nearly two decades of experience shaping and implementing health care policies to improve the lives of all Americans. She spent close to 10 years at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), with the final two years of her tenure serving as Senior Advisor to former acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt. Besides co-founding the United States of Care, Natalie is on the founding team of Town Hall Ventures, as well as The Medicaid Transformation Project. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Preeclampsia Foundation.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Guest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-us Visit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #news #healthcarenews #unitedstatesofcare
October 4, 2022
Why Medicare Part B Premiums Are Going Down
Starting in 2023, Medicare Part B premiums are set to decrease for most beneficiaries. While this may seem like good news at first glance, it's important to understand why the premiums are decreasing.On this episode of CareTalk, John and David explore the reasons why Medicare Part B premiums will drop in 2023.TOPICS:(0:36) With the cost of life going up, how much are premiums going up in Medicare?(1:00) Why are the Medicare Part B premiums dropping in 2023?(1:48) What does Aduhelm have to do with premiums dropping?(3:17) What ever happened to Aduhelm?(3:52) How does Medicare work?(6:26) Is the drop in Medicare Part B premiums good news?(9:41) How much will the Medicare Part B premiums decrease? (13:47) How will the changes in Medicare premiums affect the mid-term elections? ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Guest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-us Visit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #medicare #medicarepartb #healthinsurance #aduhelm #medicine
September 29, 2022
What Is Amazon Doing In Healthcare?
Between the closure of Amazon Care and the recent acquisition of One Medical, Amazon has been making significant moves in healthcare this year. Inspired by the buzz, John and David take the opportunity to reflect on Amazon’s shaky healthcare strategy: What worked? What didn’t? And what’s next?TOPICS:(0:37) How big is Amazon’s opportunity in healthcare?(1:53) What does Amazon do in healthcare?(2:33) Why is Amazon closing Amazon Care?(3:01) Is Amazon’s acquisition of One Medical a big deal?(4:18) Where has Amazon had success in healthcare?(7:38) What can the healthcare industry learn from Amazon? (8:26) What is Amazon’s biggest healthcare opportunity from a tech perspective?(10:07) What is Amazon’s biggest healthcare opportunity from a retail perspective? (13:30) How does Amazon’s healthcare ambitions impact patients? ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #amazon #amazoncare #amazonhealthcare #healthcaretechnology #primarycare #doctors #nurses #medicine
September 21, 2022
Preventive Care After the PrEP Ruling
A Texas judge ruled that the government could not compel private insurance companies to cover the costs of PrEP, a medication that can greatly reduce the risk of HIV infection. The ruling was based on the argument that PrEP is not "medically necessary" for people who are not already HIV-positive. However, many experts believe that this ruling could ultimately hamper efforts to prevent new infections. On this episode of CareTalk, John and David discuss the broader implications the ruling could have on preventative care. Is it a big deal or is it a nothing burger? TOPICS:(01:00) Judge rules government can’t compel PrEP coverage under ACA(2:14) What is PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)?(6:00) Who is Judge Reed O’Connor and why did he rule this way on PrEP?(10:51) What are health disparities and how do mandates impact them? (12:56) Is this case going to make it to the Supreme Court?ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Guest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-us Visit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #news #healthcarenews #preventativecare #HIV #prepruling #prepcoverage #healthequity
September 12, 2022
Nurse Alice: Making a Career in Nursing
America's favorite nurse, Nurse Alice Benjamin, joins the show to discuss everything from making a career in nursing to the importance of medical literacy. TOPICS:(1:00) What inspired Nurse Alice to pursue a career in nursing(4:48) What is the most important piece of advice you give patients?(6:51) What does it take to become a nurse?(9:30) Nurse Alice reflects on her own journey in nursing(11:47) How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted nurses(15:15) How can nurses build resilience?(17:34) Nurse Alice on the importance of mentors(19:20) What is the impact of travel nurses on the nursing field?(24:14) Is it worse to be a nurse right now?Watch our episode “Is It Getting Worse to Be a Nurse?” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yZEqCmbML8cABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ABOUT NURSE ALICE BENJAMIN:Alice Benjamin is a board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has extensive nursing experience specializing in cardiovascular health, critical care, and emergency medicine. She has worked at some of the world's most prestigious academic tertiary centers as well as some of the most underserved community hospitals taking care of some of the sickest patients on the planet. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usGuest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-usVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #nursealice #nursing #travelnursing #nurses #nurse #nursingcareer #doctors #hospitals #mentors #healthcareworker
September 6, 2022
Dr. Peter Hotez on Anti-Science
Dr. Peter Hotez joins CareTalk to discuss the anti-science culture that has developed in recent years and how it’s impacting our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hotez explains how the anti-vaccine movement is based on misinformation and fearmongering. The result is a dangerous impact on public health that puts everyone at risk, not just those who are unvaccinated.Dr. Hotez also talks about how social media is playing a role in spreading this misinformation. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are amplified the voices of those who peddle conspiracy theories and false information. This makes it difficult for people to know what to believe, and it’s contributing to the spread of COVID-19.TOPICS:(0:21) What is anti-science?(1:45) What is the history of the anti-vaccination movement?(6:28) What is Corbevax and when will it be available?(12:12) Why is the anti-vaccination movement dangerous to public health?(14:24) What can we do to combat vaccine misinformation?(18:27) When it comes to COVID-19, what can we learn from our response to HIV?(21:36) Will anti-science get better or worse?ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ABOUT DR. PETER HOTEZDr. Peter Hotez is an American scientist, pediatrician, and advocate in the fields of global health, vaccinology, and neglected tropical disease control. He serves as founding dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also Director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and Texas Children's Hospital Endowed Chair in Tropical Pediatrics, and University Professor of Biology at Baylor College of Medicine.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Guest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-us Visit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #misinformation #peterhotez #vaccine #covid19 #science #medicine #pediatrics #publichealth #coronavirus
August 31, 2022
What To Do About Medical Debt?
What can be done about the medical debt crisis in the United States? In the United States, medical debt is a major financial burden for many families. In fact, one in five Americans has outstanding medical debt, and the average amount owed is nearly $6,000. Medical debt can have a devastating impact on a family's finances, leading to bankruptcy and negative credit histories. The problem is only getting worse, as the cost of healthcare continues to rise.On this episode of the CareTalk podcast, John and David explain why medical debt is b.s. and what should be done about it.TOPICS:(1:38) What is medical debt?(2:36) What makes medical debt different from other kinds of debt?(4:59) What country has the most medical debt? (8:30) What percentage of bankruptcies are caused by medical bills?(13:28) What are credit agencies doing to help medical debt?(16:18) Is medical debt a good issue for politicians to run on? ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsor: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Guest appearance requests: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/contact-us Visit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comFOLLOW CARETALK Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #healthcareeconomics #healthcarecosts #medicaldebt #digitalhealth #health #caretalk #besthealthcarepodcasts #news #healthcarenews #medicine
August 22, 2022
Why is Healthcare So Expensive in the United States?
Why is healthcare so expensive in the United States? The rising cost of healthcare is one of the most pressing problems facing the United States today. According to a recent study, the average American family now spends more on healthcare than on housing or food. And this trend shows no signs of slowing down. Healthcare costs have been rising steadily for years, and there is no end in sight. On this episode of the CareTalk podcast, John and David break down the real reasons behind why healthcare is so expensive in the United States and what we can do about them. TOPICS:(0:19) How much does the US spend on healthcare? (1:27) The United States healthcare system problems and solutions?(2:21) Why are drug prices so high?(0:40) What is to blame for high drug prices?(11:08) Why are hospitals so expensive? (13:07) Hospital price transparency (13:45) How much money does a nurse make?(18:05) Average doctor salary(19:02) Primary care vs. specialized care(21:00) Administrative costs in healthcare(22:40) Why are Americans unhealthy?(27:09) How to reduce healthcare costs in the USA(28:12) Should we be optimistic about the future of healthcare in the USA? ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsorGuest appearance requestsFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow John on TwitterFollow David on TwitterVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.com#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #ushealthcare #healthcareeconomics #healthcarecosts #costofhealthcare #drugpricing #pharma #digitalhealth #health #caretalk #besthealthcarepodcasts #news #healthcarenews #medicine
August 16, 2022
How Did COVID Affect Mental Health?
As the COVID pandemic continues to ravage the United States, healthcare professionals are beginning to grapple with a new and unexpected problem: the mental health of their patients. According to a recent study, depression rates have increased significantly in the past year, with nearly one in four adults experiencing an episode of major depression. And while depression is certainly the most common mental health concern associated with COVID, it is by no means the only one. Anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, substance abuse and addiction are all on the rise as well.Healthcare entrepreneur, Dena Bravata, joins CareTalk to discuss how COVID is affecting mental health in the U.S. and why we need to address this problem head-on before it spirals out of control.TOPICS(1:09) What is behavioral health?(1:55) How does COVID affect mental health?(3:10) The cost of mental health care(4:19) COVID mental health statistics (05:59) Is addiction a mental health issue? (07:20) Digital therapeutics. What are they? Can they help?(10:45) How to choose the right mental health therapy(14:33) Telehealth for mental health (17:55) Children’s mental health(19:40) Cannabis and mental health(21:15) Mental health stigmas and how to overcome them(24:23) Ways to improve mental healthABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk Podcast sponsorGuest appearance requestsFOLLOW CARETALK SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow John on TwitterFollow David on TwitterVisit us at https://www.caretalkpodcast.comABOUT DENA BRAVATADr. Bravata is the co-founder of Lyra Health where she also served as the Chief Medical Officer from 2015 to 2016. She was the Chief Medical Officer and Head of Products at Castlight Health from 2009 through 2014. Dr. Bravata was a practicing internist for 16 years in her own private practice and as an attending physician at Stanford University and the Palo Alto VA. As a senior research scientist in Stanford’s Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research and a nationally recognized health services researcher, Dr. Bravata has published widely on the clinical effectiveness of a variety of key clinical and public health topics.#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #mentalhealth #telehealth #anxiety #depression #health #besthealthcarepodcasts
August 9, 2022
Build Back Better Becomes a Healthcare Bill
The build back better plan was initially proposed as a way to improve infrastructure and create jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the plan has since evolved into a healthcare bill that would provide financial assistance to states for the expansion of Medicaid. The bill would also establish a new health insurance program for low-income Americans,In this episode of the CareTalk podcast, John and David explore explore the transformation of the build back better plan and debate what its impact on healthcare will be. Topics covered:What happened to the Build Back Better Plan? Why is Build Back Better a Healthcare Bill Now?What’s in the Build Back Better Bill?Will Build Back Better reduce insulin prices?What will happen if build back better is passed? What are the benefits? Will Build Back Better help Democrats win in the midterms?Links: Sponsorships: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-usFollow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnp_driscollFollow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthbizblogVisit us on the web: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com#buildbackbetter #medicare #vaccines #democrats #ushealthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcareindustry #news #health #healthcarepolicy #joebiden
July 25, 2022
988 Hotline Arrives for Mental Health
The FCC voted to designate 988 as the new suicide prevention hotline number. This came as a welcomed change for mental health, as the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (1-800-273-8255) is hard to remember and can be easily misdialed. The 988 hotline will be easier to remember and will help to connect those in need with the resources they need more quickly.In this episode of the CareTalk podcast, John and David discuss the new 988 suicide prevention hotline and how it will make it easier for people to get the help they need.Topics covered:What is the 988 hotline?What happens when someone calls the suicide hotline?Why call the suicide hotline?What impact will the 988 hotline have on mental health and suicide?How is the suicide prevention hotline being funded?Is this 988 hotline a big deal or just incremental?The U.S. suicide rateLinks: Sponsorships: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnp_driscoll Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthbizblog Visit us on the web: https://www.caretalkpodcast.com #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionmonth #988hotline #suicidepreventionhotline #suicideawareness #healthcareindustry #healthcarepodcast #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
July 25, 2022
#148 – Zeke Emanuel on Long COVID
On this week's episode of the CareTalk podcast, we discuss long COVID with Dr. Zeke Emanuel.As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage around the globe, more and more people are being diagnosed with long COVID, a condition characterized by symptoms that persist for weeks or even months after infection. Dr. Emanuel explains why solving the mystery of long COVID should be a priority for researchers and clinicians, and he offers some hope that we may eventually get a handle on this debilitating disease. About Ezekiel Emanuel:Ezekiel J. Emanuel, an oncologist, medical ethicist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, served on the Covid-19 Advisory Board for the Biden-Harris transition.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjFollow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnp_driscollFollow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthbizblog#longcovid #healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #covid19 #pandemic #caretalkpodcast #caretalk #zekeemanuel
July 19, 2022
Episode #147: See, Solve, Scale with Danny Warshay
In this episode of CareTalk, Danny Warshay, author of "See, Solve, Scale" joins the show to discuss the method of unlocking the power of entrepreneurship and why he believes that entrepreneurs can help solve healthcare reform.About Danny Warshay:Danny Warshay is the founding Executive Director of the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and Professor of the Practice at Brown University. He also runs workshops on Entrepreneurship in corporate, nonprofit, academic, and governmental contexts in countries around the world. He began his entrepreneurial pursuits while an undergraduate at Brown as a member of the Clearview Software startup leadership team. Apple acquired Clearview, and since then, he has co-founded and sold companies in fields ranging from software and advanced materials to consumer products and media. Danny received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.Learn more about See, Solve, Scale here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/see-solve-scale/This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Visit www.info.psd.connect.org/caretalk to learn how Provider Solutions & Development can help you hire better, faster and for good. Watch this episode on YouTubeFind us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter
July 11, 2022
Episode #146 – How Roe Decision Affects Women's Healthcare
In 1973, the Roe v Wade decision was handed down by the Supreme Court and abortion became legal in the United States. Now, nearly 50 years later, the decision has been overturned and abortions will consequently become illegal in many states. In episode 146 of CareTalk, John and David discuss the devastating implications overturning Roe V Wade can have on women's healthcare, including: unsafe abortions, maternal mortality rates, as well as significant changes to birth control and reproductive rights.This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Visit info.psdconnect.org/caretalk to learn how Provider Solutions & Development can help you hire better, faster and for good. Watch this episode on YouTubeSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN.....Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.....Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0..... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjFollow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnp_driscollFollow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthbizblog#roevwade #womenshealth #healthcarepolicy #healthcare #americanhealthcare #news #abortionrights #reproductiverights #abortion
July 5, 2022
Episode #145 – What is the 340B Program?
Allison Hoffman, Professor of Law at UPenn Law, joins CareTalk to discuss the 340B Program. The 340B drug pricing program requires drug companies to provide outpatient drugs to eligible healthcare organizations and covered entities at discounted prices. Hoffman discusses how the 340B program works and why it is so important. She also shares her insights on how the 340B program could be improved. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn more about this significant program.This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Visit info.psdconnect.org/caretalk to learn how Provider Solutions & Development can help you hire better, faster and for good. Watch this episode on YouTubeFind us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter About Allison Hoffman:Allison K. Hoffman, an expert on health care law and policy, examines some of the most important legal and social issues of our time, including health insurance regulation, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and retiree healthcare expenses, and long-term care.Before joining the faculty at Penn Law, Professor Hoffman was on the faculty at the UCLA School of Law and was a Petrie-Flom fellow at Harvard Law School. She also practiced health care law at Ropes and Gray and was a strategy consultant at The Bridgespan Group and the Boston Consulting Group.
June 21, 2022
Episode #144 – The Third Summer of the Pandemic
The third summer of the pandemic is upon us, and it is more important than ever to be prepared. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David help you navigate your summer plans by covering everything you need to know about the state of the pandemic.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjFollow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnp_driscollFollow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthbizblog#healthcarepodcast #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #covid19 #pandemic #summer2022
June 16, 2022
Episode #143 – Healthcare and Gun Violence: What Can Be Done?
Every year, over 30,000 people in the United States are killed by gun violence, and many more are injured. The health care industry is on the front lines of this epidemic, treating patients with gunshot wounds and counseling families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. But what can the health care industry do to prevent gun violence? What are the barriers to change? And what role can health care providers play in advocating for stricter gun laws? John and David explore all the options on this episode of CareTalk.This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Visit www.info.psd.connect.org/caretalk to learn how Provider Solutions & Development can help you hire better, faster and for good. Watch this episode on YouTubeFind us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjFollow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnp_driscollFollow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthbizblog
June 6, 2022
Episode #142 – LGTBQ+ Health Disparities
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight for equality. This year, John and David are taking on healthcare disparities in the LGBTQ+ community. While great strides have been made in recent decades, there are still many areas where healthcare disparities exist. Watch this episode on YouTubeThis episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Visit www.info.psd.connect.org/caretalk to learn how Provider Solutions & Development can help you hire better, faster and for good. Follow us on the web:Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter
June 2, 2022
Episode #141 – Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox?
The recent Monkeypox outbreak around the world has been causing a stir on the web and in the press. What is Monkeypox? How contagious is it and should you be concerned? John and David breakdown everything you need to know.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts Find us on the web:Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter #monkeypox #monkeypoxoutbreak #caretalkpodcast #caretalk #health #healthcarepodcast #healthcarepolicy #healthcarenews #healthcareindustry
May 24, 2022
Episode #140 – Why is There a Baby Formula Shortage?
Baby formula is an essential for many parents, but the recent recall by Abbott labs has left them scrambling. The company, which is the biggest U.S. supplier of powder infant formula, initiated a recall and closed its Sturgis, Michigan, manufacturing plant after reports of serious bacterial infections in several infants and two deaths. The recall and shutdown has worsened a baby formula shortage among multiple manufacturers, which had been brewing for some time. But what caused the baby formula shortage in the first place? And why is this issue so difficult to solve? John and David have all the details. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Find us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter #babyformulashortage #babyformula #abbottlabs #healthcarepodcast #healthcarepolicy #healthcarenews #healthcareindustry #caretalk #babyformularecall #babyformulashortageexplained #nationwidebabyformulashortage
May 16, 2022
Episode #139 – Edo Banach on Palliative Care & Hospice
Edo Banach (President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) joins the show to discuss everything you need to know about palliative care vs. hospice.This episode is sponsored by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. Learn more about how IHI is improving health and healthcare by visiting them at www.IHI.org.Watch this episode on YouTubeFind us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter About Edo Banach:Edo Banach is President & CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. He previously was the Senior Advisor and Deputy Director of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Associate General Counsel at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. Prior to that, Edo Banach was the Medicare Rights Center’s General Counsel. Edo has also practiced health law at the firms of Latham & Watkins and Gallagher, Evelius and Jones, and clerked for U.S. Judge John T. Nixon of the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Prior to attending law school Edo worked for the New York City Department of Homeless Services and Mayor’s Office of Operations. Mr. Banach holds a B.A. from Binghamton University and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.#hospice #palliativecare #musictherapy #cancertherapy #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry
May 9, 2022
Episode #138 – How the Pandemic Changed Primary Care
John & David dig into how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed primary care and explain why telehealth is here to stay. This episode is sponsored by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. Learn more about how IHI is improving health and healthcare by visiting them at www.IHI.org.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Find us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on TwitterFollow David on Twitter #healthcarepodcast #caretalkpodcast #telehealth #primarycare #directprimarycare #nurses #nursing #doctors #hospitals #healthcare #covid19news #heatlchareindustry #healthcarepolicy
May 2, 2022
Episode #137 – The End of the Mask Mandate
What was the cause for mask mandates ending? John and David investigate all of the details that led to the controversial decision. This episode is sponsored by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. Learn more about how IHI is improving health and healthcare by visiting them at www.IHI.org.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts Find us on the web: Follow CareTalk on the Health Podcast NetworkFollow John on Twitter Follow David on Twitter #healthcarepodcast #caretalkpodcast #maskmandate #digitalhealth #nurses #nursing #doctors #hospitals #healthcare #covid19news
April 25, 2022
Episode #136 – TED Speaker, Juan Enriquez, on Technology, Genome & Healthcare
Juan Enriquez - academic, businessman, TED Speaker...CareTalk Guest?! Juan Enriquez joins the show to discuss everything from the impact of technology on human life, to the “age of genetic wonder.” This is one discussion you won’t want to miss.This episode is sponsored by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. Learn more about how IHI is improving health and healthcare by visiting them at www.IHI.org.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjAbout Juan Enriquez: A broad thinker, Juan Enriquez bridges disciplines to build a coherent look ahead. He is the managing director of Excel Venture Management, a life sciences VC firm. He cofounded the company that made the world's first synthetic life form and seed funded a company that may allow portable brain reading.Enriquez's book, RIGHT/WRONG: How Technology Transforms Our Ethics, shows why we should be a little less harsh in judging our peers and ancestors and more careful in being dead certain that what we do today will be regarded as ethical tomorrow. In 2015, he published Evolving Ourselves: How Unnatural Selection and Nonrandom Mutation Are Shaping Life on Earth with Steve Gullans. The book describes a world where humans increasingly shape their environment, themselves and other species.#juanenriquez #tedtalks #ted #healthcaretechnology #healthcarepodcast #instituteofhealthcareimprovement #healthcareindustry
April 19, 2022
Episode #135 – What is Long COVID?
Long COVID is affecting 8-23 million people in the US. But what is it and why is President Biden pushing the HHS to address it?Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcarepodcast #caretalkpodcast #longcovid #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy
April 11, 2022
Episode #134 – Judge Ketanji Jackson's Views on Healthcare
Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. John and David discuss Judge Jackson’s healthcare views and speculate about how she’ll handle the pressing issues that she’ll hear in the Supreme Court. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_8mi3CFz180Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #caretalkpodcast
March 28, 2022
Episode #133 – Jennifer Schneider: Homeward From Livongo
Jennifer Schneider (CEO, Homeward) joins the show to discuss how she plans to deliver quality healthcare to rural America. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVQYZntK8ugSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjAbout Jennifer Schneider: Jennifer Schneider is the CEO of Homeward, a technology-enabled healthcare provider delivering care to those who don’t have it, starting in rural America. Previously, Jennifer served 5 years as the Chief Medical Officer and President of Livongo. Jennifer was honored by Modern Healthcare as one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives and by Fierce Healthcare as Woman of Influence for our work empowering women and modeling diversity and inclusion in the workplace. #homewardhealth #livongo #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #health #caretalkpodcast
March 21, 2022
Episode #132 – Why is Insulin So Expensive?
Why is the price of insulin so expensive in the USA? Will the house cap insulin cost at $35? Join John and David as they attempt to dig to the bottom of the long and complicated journey of insulin pricing.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4MKnltx5kgEFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#insulin #insulinpricing #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #health
March 15, 2022
Episode #131 – KHN's Jordan Rau on Nursing Home Reform
Jordan Rau (Senior Correspondent, Kaiser Health News) joins the show to discuss everything from the state of healthcare journalism, to nursing home reform. Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjAbout Jordan Rau:Jordan Rau, Senior Correspondent, reports on cost and quality in the American health care system with a focus on hospitals and nursing homes. He joined KHN at its founding in 2009 and specializes in data journalism. His articles have revealed: rampant infection control problems in nursing homes; dangerous daily swings in staffing levels in nursing homes; hospitals that do not follow their own charity care policies; byzantine ownership structures of skilled nursing facilities; and the proliferating and contradictory “best hospital” rating industry. On occasion he has digressed to write about the joys of remote schooling and the pretensions of children’s art. A graduate of Wesleyan University, he previously worked as a reporter at The Los Angeles Times and Newsday.Follow Jordan on Twitter: @JordanRau#Healthcareindustry #Healthcarepolicy #JordanRau #KaiserHealthNews #CareTalkPodcast #HealthcarePodcast #NursingHomeReform
March 9, 2022
#130 – Credo Founder Carm Huntress: How Do I Get My Medical Record?
The Cures Act was intended to give patients free & easy access to medical records, but many are still having trouble. Why is it so hard to access medical records? Carm Huntress (Founder & CEO, Creedo) rejoins the show to discuss how he plans on solving this problem once and for all. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rKKlCZshz3oSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjAbout Carm Huntress:Carm is a entrepreneur and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in startups focused around consumer and enterprise technology. His first web development and hosting company he started while in high school was eventually acquired in 2001. After finishing his degree in electrical engineering at Northeastern University in 2004, he went on to work for PlumVoice, an IVR and voice technology startup, where he ran their network operations. He later was asked to run product development at My Perfect Gig, a Northbridge and Commonwealth Venture start-up. After two years as CTO at Reef Partners, where he ran the technology for a number of portfolio companies, he became CTO at Audiogon.com, the largest high end audio site in the world. He managed the transition of the core technology platform and team for growth. In 2013 he moved to Denver where he founded RxREVU. #caretalkpodcast #thecuresact #medicalrecords #credo #carmhuntress. #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #ViVe2022 #healthpodcastnetwork
March 1, 2022
Episode #129 – Why Has Medicaid Grown So Fast?
With the pandemic winding down, we may see the “health emergency” come to an end soon. It’s time to start talking about what a return to normalcy will look like, and a good place to begin is what happens to Medicaid.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f5_lgEQLqHAFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#medicaid #affordablecareact #aca #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #health
February 22, 2022
Episode #128 – Will Amazon Care Fail to Deliver?
It seems like everyone in healthcare has been intimidated by the prospect of competing with Amazon, but so far seem to be doing just fine. Are Amazon's healthcare pursuits overblown? John and David give us their take.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hmi7n5JXW9UFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#amazoncare #peloton #amazon #digitalhealth #healthcaretechnology #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #health
February 15, 2022
Episode #127 – Justice Breyer's Influence on Healthcare
With Justice Stephen Breyer retiring from the Supreme Court, John and David reflect on his immeasurable influence on US healthcare.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nua7eBYQ4KkSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#stephenbreyer #supremecourt #scotus #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #health
February 7, 2022
Episode #126 – COVID Tests Joe Rogan & Spotify
There has been growing concern around guests spreading COVID misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience." Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have all asked Spotify to take action against its flagship podcast. Should companies such as Spotify be held more responsible for preventing COVID misinformation? John and David discuss. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8LxxURWvkYwFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #medicare #nursing #joerogan #spotify #covid #rapidtests
February 1, 2022
Episode #125 – Trump v. Biden on Healthcare: Year One
Joe Biden's first year of presidency has already come and gone. In this episode, John and David compare the year one healthcare accomplishments of Biden to Trump. Who delivered? Who didn't? Listen and find out! Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YIzg-W4gl_s Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #medicare #nursing #healthcaretechnology #postacutecare #healthinsurance
January 25, 2022
Episode #124 – Alzheimer's, Aduhelm & Medicare: What's Next?
Aduhelm was the first new Alzheimer's treatment approved by the FDA in 18 years. However, its approval proved to be exceptionally controversial, as many medical experts and doctors opposed the drug, due to the lack of evidence that it is actually effective in slowing memory loss.In this episode, John and David discuss how Aduhelm got approved and the polarizing affect it is having on US healthcare as whole. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comView this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XGVC0E0XCxAFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #aduhlem #alzheimers #medicare
January 18, 2022
Episode #123 – Is It Getting Worse to Be a Nurse?
We are nearly two years into the pandemic and there is a lot of dysfunction in our healthcare system. In the midst of the omicron wave, we are facing a tremendous nursing shortage, at a time when we need them most. In this episode, John and David tackle the shortage, while exploring the implications it can have for our healthcare system as a whole. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yZEqCmbML8cFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #nursing #nursingshortage #medicine #healthcareservices #post-acutecare
January 13, 2022
Episode #122 – Riding The Omicron Wave
2022 kicks off with a bang, as COVID 19 cases surge throughout the USA and the rest of the world. But could Omicron be the final big wave before COVID 19 weakens and downgrades to an endemic? John and David (who is currently battling Omicron himself) speculate.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r71YeC3i8ykFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #omicron #covid19#healthcare
January 5, 2022
Episode #121 – Gen. Stan McChrystal on Risk
General Stanley McChrystal rejoins the show to discuss his new book "Risk" and what US healthcare can learn from it. View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/otYLZXsePPgVisit us at www.caretalkpodcast.com"Risk: A User's Guide" by Stanley McChrystal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eciWrWFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #stanleymcchrystal #risk #healthcarebusiness #healthcare #postacutecare
December 20, 2021
Episode #120 – Year of the Vaccine
In the last episode of the year, John and David look back on the biggest healthcare stories of 2021, "the year of the vaccine." Viagra reducing dementia, the explosion of Medicaid, the rise of Delta and Omicron. 2021 was quite the year for healthcare and CareTalk is sending it off with a bang! Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Is765jGShsFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #caretalkpodcast #2021 #healthcare #postacutecare
December 15, 2021
Episode #119 – Why is COVID Political?
Why is COVID being politicized? Will it lessen over time? In this episode, John and David discuss why COVID is such a politically polarizing topic and what lessons we can learn from HIV. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F5jYZwIwrC0Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #COVID19
December 7, 2021
Episode #118 – Jessica DaMassa & Matthew Holt: Omicron & Other Variants
Jessica Damassa and Matthew Holt, hosts of the Health in 2 Point 00 Podcast, join the show to discuss the Omicron variant, high digital health company valuations, climate change and much, much more.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lstAKZz08pQAbout Jessica Damassa:Jessica Damassa is the Exec. Producer and host of ‘WTF Health – What’s the Future, Health?', an interview series taking her around the world to 17 different health tech conferences in 11 different countries to continue her quest of asking everyone everywhere about the future of health – and what is wrong with it right now. She also co-hosts the podcast Health in 2 Point 00, which airs on The Health Care Blog with editorial commentary and analysis on the latest stories shaping the health tech market. About Matthew Holt:Matthew Holt has spent many years in health care as a researcher, forecaster, and strategist. He has conducted in-depth studies about many aspects of health care for public release and private clients. He is the founder of The Health Care Blog, where he publishes his analysis and opinions about health care. He is also the co-host of the Health in 2 Point 00 podcast.#healthcaretechnology #health #omnicronvariant #digitalhealth #healthcareindustry #healthcareinnovation
November 30, 2021
Episode #117 – Who is Dr. Robert Califf?
President Biden nominated Dr. Robert Califf to lead the FDA. Who is he? Is he a good choice? John and David give you the lowdown. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6WEs8Ksi7bgSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #FDA #health #CareTalk
November 22, 2021
Episode #116: Will Biosimilars Cure High Drug Prices?
Many medical experts predict that biosimilars are essential to the future of healthcare. What are they and how will they shake up the pharmaceuticals industry? John and David have the answers.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MTCvnvePGI0Follow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #health #biosimilars #caretalk
November 15, 2021
Episode #115 – Transforming Community Need into Health Impact
Dan Brillman (CEO, Co-Founder of UniteUs) joins the show to discuss how UniteUs is building healthier communities by connecting health and social care. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comAbout Dan Brillman: Dan Brillman graduated from Yale University in 2006 and worked in finance andconsulting before joining the Air Force Reserves as a combat pilot, where he still servestoday. As an aircraft commander, Dan earned several combat air medals during multipledeployments both in Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns and also serves as a Joint StrategicLiaison Officer for Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). After earning his MBA from ColumbiaBusiness School in 2012, Dan worked in venture capital in NYC, where he focused oninvesting and technological innovation. Dan co-founded Unite Us in 2013.#healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #health #caretalkFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj
November 12, 2021
Episode #114 – What's in the Biden Bill?
John and David dissect President Biden’s Build Back Better Bill and weigh-in on how it could impact healthcare. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3GlciwjWatch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z35dzIoOC5QFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#Health #HealthcareBusiness #HealthcarePolicy #BuildBackBetter
November 1, 2021
Episode #113 – Are We Ready for Digital First Primary Care?
Should patients be required to see their doctors online first for all non-emergency care? John and David weigh in on digital first primary care. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M2ppQnADOzwFollow us on the Health Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3Glciwj#Health #PrimaryCare #HealthcareBusiness #HealthcarePolicy #HealthcareTechnology
October 25, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Amy Abernethy, Verily
Former FDA Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy has been rumored as the next FDA Commissioner. And why not? She shares her experience and vision for clinical trials and explains why data quality keeps her up at night.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I5F1qhBXZNwSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Marcus Osborne, Walmart Health
From $4 generics to large-scale, low-cost clinics, Walmart is challenging the assumption that US healthcare has to be a rip-off. Marcus Osborne has been at the center of the action; he outlines what we can expect emerging from the pandemic and with the new Epic EHR partnership.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xgLpmM3JTSkSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Dan Mendelson, Morgan Health
When Haven –the Amazon/Berkshire Hathaway/JP Morgan Chase health care initiative—imploded, Morgan took matters into its own hands. They brought in Obama White House and Avalere veteran Dan Mendelson to take another shot at reforming the system, improving care for their own employees, and boosting healthcare equity. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-zGuwM1nyUQSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Andrew Parker, Papa
Papa’s family on demand model arose from founder Andrew Parker’s experience caring for his own Papa. A few short years and a hundred million dollars later, Papa is a hit with dozens of Medicare Advantage plans offering the service as a benefit to members.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nf-hN7uAPlYSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Alicia Stokes, BCBSNC
BCBS of North Carolina is putting its weight behind partnerships to restrain drug pricing, improve food security, and enhance the role of the home in health care. Medicare and Medicaid modernization is on the table, too.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1LFLAPopyfwSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Blythe Adamson, PhD, MPH, Flatiron Health
As an epidemiologist in the Trump White House, Blythe Adamson told POTUS a bedtime story to explain the origin of the virus. Trump called her “fantastic,” so it must have worked. She helped major sports leagues get back to business and is doing the same with cultural performances now. In her spare time, she’s a lead scientist at Flatiron Health. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7LcXS8mLm1USubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Carm Huntress, RxRevu
Prescribers are usually clueless about what a patient will ultimately pay for their prescription. Advanced transparency tools can clue them in, resulting in lower costs, higher fill rates, and better adherence to therapy. RxRevu founder Carm Huntress tells us how we get there. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iUBc6GicRp8Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk @ HLTH 2021 – Pat Geraghty, Florida Blue
Guidewell’s CEO is boldly leading Florida’s biggest health plan through the pandemic. The mission-oriented company has been all-in on the ACA marketplaces and championing social justice. He’s not afraid to speak his mind on common sense drug pricing either.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c2zf3guuOtQSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Mark Clein, Precision Medicine Group
Precision Medicine Group Founder Marc Clein is a visionary who believes personalized medicine will change the world. But he’s doubtful that Operation Warp Speed results can be repeated across the broader drug development sector.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_4PsWXUKuJ8Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #HLTH2021 #HLTHConference #Healthcarebusiness #HealthcarePolicy #Health
October 19, 2021
CareTalk Podcast @ HLTH 2021 – Jonathan Bush, Zus Health
The Athenahealth Founder and CEO of Zus has come a long way from his ambulance driving days. He’s focused on solving thousands of problems for digital health founders and learning from his epic failures and great successes.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wy7D5g1jyLMSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #hlthconference #hlth2021 #health #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy
October 19, 2021
Episode #112 – Keeping Kids Safe From Guns
Gun violence is a health crisis in the USA. Annie Andrews, MD joins the show to discuss why gun control is so crucial to the safety and wellbeing of our youth.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/eQPBbfanHs0Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... About Annie Andrews, MD:Annie Andrews is the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Director at MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina). She is also a volunteer at Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. #health #healthcarepolicy #healthcrisis #guncontrol
October 11, 2021
Episode #111 – Will Merck's Pill Save Us From COVID?
Merck’s new drug Molnupiravir showed high effectiveness against COVID-19 in late-stage trials. John and David speculate about what this means for the fight against COVID. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zd8TribaFOsSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #healthcarepodcast #health #FDA #Merck #COVID
October 6, 2021
Episode #110 – Who Will Lead the FDA?
The FDA has been without a permanent leader for 8 months and counting. In this episode, John and David nominate the candidates they’d like to see fill the seat. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5N873yyKU8Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #healthcarepodcast #health #FDA
September 29, 2021
Episode #109 – Why Moderates Said “Maybe” to Drug Price Negotiation
Moderates in the House are blocking leadership’s drug pricing effort on the Build Back Better Act. John and David take a look why the moderates are opposed and what’s at stake. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ws3Tqy8oP-UVisit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #healthcarepodcast #health
September 20, 2021
Episode #108 – Testing, Testing 2021
Testing was a big problem at the start of the pandemic. Did we fix it? As the world grapples with the Delta variant, John and David argue about whether or not testing has gotten more or less important. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fiCx-cMhL_cVisit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #healthcarepodcast #health #covidtesting
September 13, 2021
Episode #107 – Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
Why are hearing aids so expensive? David and John investigate the rising prices of hearing aids, while making the case for over the counter options. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mUR6XhfnHjI#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #hearingloss #hearingaids #health #caretalk
September 10, 2021
Episode #106 – Randy Klein (Vesta Healthcare): Helping Grandma Stay Home
Vesta Healthcare CEO, Randy Klein, joins the show to discuss the problems with elderly care in the U.S. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ENaweBrMVLM Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.com#elderlycare #healthcare #health #healthcareindustry #healthcarebusiness
September 3, 2021
Episode #105 – Can We Ever Go Back to School?
This week, the CDC issued its back to school guidelines for students. In this episode, John and David put the guidelines under a microscope, while debating what makes back to school in 2021 different than 2020.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZxTYxTmHs8Y#healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #CDC #backtoscool #health #caretalk #cdcguidelinesforbacktoschool #covid19 #covid19vaccine
August 26, 2021
Episode #104 – Is Virtual Care The Future?
CVS Aetna just announced virtual primary care. Could this be an indication that the future of healthcare is virtual? John and David don’t seem to agree…with each other.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e-eKYLl3B8kVisit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #virtualreality #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #health #caretalk
August 19, 2021
Episode #103 – Rays of Hope for Mental Health
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David discuss the 5 innovations in mental health that were born from the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: We experienced technical difficulties in the recording of this episode. The audio quality in this episode is not up to our typical standard.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/usE4aFATzdISubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #mentalhealth #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #health #healthcarepodcast #caretalk
August 12, 2021
Episode #102 – Steve Schmidt on Power and Profit in Healthcare
Steve Schmidt, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project, joins the show to discuss the complications of addressing US healthcare policy in a country divided. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rlj3kXI_Ra4About Steve Schmidt: As a counselor to world leaders, CEOs, celebrities, and political movements, Steve Schmidt — over the past two decades — has played an influential role in American politics and helped navigate some of the most high-stakes corporate crises and business strategy challenges of our time. In the aftermath of the 2016 American presidential election, Steve has emerged as one of the strongest and most incisive voices commenting on U.S. politics and global issues. Well known for his part in the 2008 U.S. election cycle, Steve was credited for transforming Senator John McCain’s campaign “from corpse to contender.” He previously architected a similar turnaround for California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Steve was a top strategist in the 2004 campaign to re-elect President George W. Bush and served in the Bush administration, during which time he led the successful confirmations of two U.S. Supreme Court Justices.#healthcarepolicy #healthcare #thelincolnproject #health #CareTalk #COVID19 #Vaccine
August 5, 2021
Episode #101 – Medical Debt is Too Easy to Get
60% of Americans say that they have medical debt. In this episode, John and David take a look at the growing problem of medical debt in the U.S. and dig deep into what is being done to curb it.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zTD-wAgD44#healthcarepodcast #health #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #caretalk #medicaldebt
July 26, 2021
Episode #100 – What is the Future of Healthcare?
Will we ever get pharma pricing under control? Will value based care catch on? Will the demand for home healthcare continue to grow? In our 100th episode of CareTalk, John and David speculate about the future of healthcare in the U.S. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Iewpel4WrA#healthcarepodcast #health #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #caretalk
July 19, 2021
Episode #99 – Revenge of the Healthcare Wonks
In this special 99th episode of CareTalk, hosts John and David look back at the past 4 years of the show. Have they changed their stance on some of their hot takes? Which episodes resonated the most? And most importantly, what lies ahead for the future of CareTalk, as we get ready to tape our 100th episode?Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XDpLLZ0hZu8Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthcarepodcast #health #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #caretalk
July 15, 2021
Episode #98 – Mike Leavitt: Value-Based Care or Bust
Former HHS Secretary and 14th Governor of Utah, Mike Leavitt, joins the show to discuss why value-based care is something that both the Dems and GOP can get behind. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vGLhS_4D-L4Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... About Mike Leavitt:Mike Leavitt is the founder of Leavitt Partners where he helps clients navigate the future as they transition to new and better models of care. In previous roles, Mike served in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush (as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Secretary of Health and Human Services) and as a three-time elected governor of Utah.#ValueBasedCare #Healthcare #HealthcarePolicy #HealthInsurance
June 28, 2021
Episode #97 – Obamacare Architect, DeParle, on Future of the ACA
Obamacare architect, Nancy-Ann DeParle, stops by the show to discuss the future of the Affordable Care Act. Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cOR9Bjqf4G0 About Nancy-Ann DeParle:Nancy-Ann DeParle is a partner and co-founder of Consonance Capital Partners, a private equity firm that focuses on investing in the U.S. health care industry. She is a director of CVS Health and HCA, in addition to Consonance portfolio companies Enclara Pharmacia, Turn-Key Health, and Psychiatric Medicare Care. From 2011-January 2013, she was Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy in the Obama White House. A health policy expert, DeParle served as Counselor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Health Reform from 2009-2011. In that role, she spearheaded President Obama’s successful effort to enact the Affordable Care Act and managed the initial implementation of the law.#Healthcare #HealthcarePodcast #AffordableCareAct #Obamacare
June 23, 2021
Episode #96 – The Pandemic: Family Edition
Zoom classes. Less time out with friends and more time at home with family. In this episode of CareTalk Podcast, John and David explore the pandemic through the eyes of teenagers.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bvaqKIZmsBAVisit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #CareTalkPodcast #COVID19 #pandemic
June 17, 2021
Episode #95 – What's Value of Value-Based Care?
John and David discuss value-based care and how it can impact healthcare in the United States. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wUyKu2lZVj8Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comSubscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthinsurance #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #valuebasedcare #CareTalkPodcastSHOW LESS
June 8, 2021
Episode #94 – Should the US Vaccinate the World?
John and David weigh in on whether or not the USA should step in and help vaccinate the rest of the world against COVID.Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vajLmfiKgQ4Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...... #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #vaccine #COVID19 #CareTalkPodcast
June 2, 2021
Episode #93 – Patrick Kennedy: From Addict to Advocate
Patrick Kennedy (Former U.S. Representative (D-RI) and Founder of The Kennedy Forum) stops by to advocate for better treatment of mental health in the US.Mental Health Parity: Ending Discrimination in Health Insurance Coverage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCEATUtBcUYWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nHc9geAvacYAbout Patrick Kennedy: During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy was the lead author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer. In 2013, he founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders, and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and addiction. In 2015, Kennedy co-authored the New York Times Bestseller, “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction,” which details a bold plan for the future of mental health care in America. In 2017, he was appointed to the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis.#MentalHealth #Healthcare #HealthcarePolicy #HealthcareIndustry #Health
May 24, 2021
Episode #92 – How to Persuade People to Get Vaccinated
President Biden is aiming to have at least 70% of American adults given 1 vaccine dose by July 4th. Considering the amount of vaccine hesitancy in the US, how likely are we to reach this benchmark?#COVID19 #COVIDVaccine #Vaccinehesitancy #Healthcare #HealthcarePolicyWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fOw0j7EpqxMWant to work with us? Visit https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/work-with-us.
May 17, 2021
Episode #90 – Gen. Joseph Votel: Generals & CEOs Team Up to Prevent the Next Pandemic
The US was rated as “best positioned to respond to a pandemic,” yet it has struggled in its fight against COVID. General Joseph Votel (Business Executives for National Security) joins CareTalk to discuss where the US went wrong. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9hTULqiipdQ About Gen. Joseph Votel: Continuing his long, distinguished career of service and senior leadership, General Votel today serves as President and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS) – a national, nonprofit comprised of senior business and industry executives who volunteer their time and expertise to assist the U.S. national security community. In this role, General Votel leads a driven, multidisciplinary staff – spread across seven regional offices – and advises and executes on the strategy put forth by the BENS Board of Directors and the organization’s 400+ dedicated members.General Votel joined BENS in January 2020 following a 39-year military career where he commanded special operations and conventional forces at every level; last serving as the Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) where he was responsible for U.S. and coalition military operations in the Middle East, Levant, and Central and South Asia. General Votel’s career included combat in Panama, Afghanistan, and Iraq. And he notably led the 79-member coalition that successfully liberated Iraq and Syria from the Islamic State Caliphate. General Votel preceded his assignment at CENTCOM with service as the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and the Joint Special Operations Command.#BENS #COVID #Healthcare #Vaccine #HealthcareBusiness #HealthcarePolicy
May 3, 2021
Episode #89 – Should the COVID Vaccine Be Mandatory?
John and David debate whether or not the US can reach herd immunity without mandating the COVID vaccine. Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xi5WRs7M4Rg#COVID19 #Vaccine #Pandemic #HerdImmunity
April 26, 2021
Episode #88 – Jason Kelly: Testing Our Way Out of the Pandemic
Do we still need testing now that vaccines are rolling? Ginkgo Bioworks Founder, Jason Kelly, joins CareTalk to discuss how testing can help the world battle the pandemic. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E6fkDAsmkYQAbout Jason Kelly: Jason Kelly co-founded Ginkgo BioWorks in 2008. The organism is the product at Ginkgo BioWorks. Ginkgo's organism engineers design microbes made-to-order for customers across a range of industries by leveraging a technology platform including custom hardware, software, and wetware. Jason earned his PhD from MIT in Biological Engineering in2008, under professor Drew Endy, and his BS in Chemical Engineering and Biology in 2003. His doctoral research included the development of a widely adopted measurement standard for characterizing transcriptional elements.#ginkgobioworks #healthcare #caretalk #pandemic #vaccines #healthcarepolicy #healthcareindustry #health
April 23, 2021
Episode #87 – Which States Will Expand Medicaid?
12 states have yet to expand Medicaid. Who's next? And why does it matter? John and David take a look at the outstanding states and speculate about where Medicaid goes from here. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CdYqxpQn26Q#Medicaid #Healthcare #HealthPodcast #HealthcareBusiness #HealthcarePolicy
April 12, 2021
Episode #86 – What's Sexy About Infrastructure? Healthcare!
Why does the US infrastructure plan include a $400 billion provision to expand home healthcare? John and David dissect the infrastructure plan and speculate on how it will impact US healthcare as a whole.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NwEArSO6ESg#infrastructure #homehealthcare #homehealth #health #medicare #technology #healthinsurance #healthcare #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy
April 5, 2021
Episode #85 – Renal Failure: What's Wrong With Kidney Care in the US
Cricket Health CEO, Robert Sepucha, joins the show to discuss what's wrong with kidney care in the USA and why so many Americans are on dialysis. Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0......Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zjm6nkv0G64About Robert Sepucha:Robert Sepucha is the CEO of Cricket Health. Robert’s diverse background includes everything from practicing law in Silicon Valley, to serving as Chief of Staff to a dynamic member of Congress. He has launched a billion-dollar state agency to support life sciences, and worked as a senior executive for Fresenius Medical Care, one of the world’s largest health care companies.#healthcare #health #kidneyhealth #dialysis #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #crickethealth #caretalk
March 30, 2021
Episode #84 – Telehealth: Future or Fad?
Is Teleheath the future of healthcare or is it a fad? In this episode, John and David debate whether or not Telehealth is here to stay in the US. Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0......#telehealth #health #medicare #technology #medicareadvantage #healthinsurance #healthcare #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy
March 25, 2021
Episode #83 – Biden's Healthcare Rescue Plan
John and David debate whether or not the American Healthcare Rescue Plan can fix America's healthcare problems.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0......Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jhVyaB1dOCA#americanhealthcarerescueplan #obamacare #medicare #medicareadvantage #healthinsurance #healthcare #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy
March 17, 2021
Episode #82 – Obamacare to Bidencare: What's Next with Dan Mendelson
Founder and former CEO of Avalere Health, Dan Mendelson, stops by to share his outlook on Bidencare and the future of health policy in the US. About Dan Mendelson:Dan Mendelson is Founder and former CEO of Avalere Health, a vibrant community of innovative thinkers dedicated to solving the challenges of the healthcare system.He is also Operating Partner at Welsh Carson, a private equity firm focused on healthcare and technology investments. Prior to founding Avalere in 2000, Dan served as Associate Director for Health at the Office of Management and Budget in the Clinton White House where he was responsible for the full healthcare portfolio including Medicare, Medicaid, NIH, CDC, and FDA. Dan presently serves on the boards of Champions Oncology (CSBR), Centrexion Corporation, and Audacious Inquiry. He is Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and a founding member of Guidon Partners, an investment management group. Dan also serves on advisory boards for the Alliance for Health Policy, the Duke Margolis Center, and Faster Cures. He previously served on the boards of Coventry Healthcare (CVTY, sold to Aetna in 2013), PharMerica (PMC, sold to KKR in 2017), and HMS holdings (HMSY).Dan is a leading national thought leader on healthcare business issues, is often quoted in the press, and enjoys speaking. He has also published widely in peer-reviewed and professional journals on health information technology, the costs of disease, hospital costs and operations, physician payment, the economics of managed care, and medical malpractice. He holds a BA from Oberlin College, and an MPP from the Kennedy School at Harvard University.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QWKdKhwAICw#danmendelson #medicare #medicareadvantage #healthinsurance #healthcare #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy
March 11, 2021
Episode #81 – Who Should Get the Vaccine First?
Civil rights groups are calling for greater equity in vaccine distribution. But what are theyasking for exactly? In this episode, John and David discuss equity vs. efficiency in the vaccine rollout and whether or not there is a tradeoff. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SKAzqpfphKQ#healthinsurance #healthcare #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy #vaccineupdate
March 5, 2021
CareTalk Podcast Episode #80 – Former US Rep. Allyson Schwartz: What Makes Medicare Advantage Better?
Former US Representative, Allyson Schwartz, joins the show to discuss what makes Medicare Advantage a better option than traditional Medicare. Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN......Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast......Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0......#allysonschwartz #medicare #medicareadvantage #healthinsurance #healthcare #healthcarebusiness #healthcarepolicy
February 24, 2021
Episode #79 – What NYT's Nick Kristof Got Right & Wrong About Biden
New York Times writer, Nick Kristof, recently published an article that asks whether or not Joe Biden is capable of saving Americans from the perils of poverty, drugs, mental-illness and more. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David debate what Kristof got right/wrong in his arguments.Read Nick Kristof's original NYT article, "Can Biden Save Americans Like My Old Pal Mike?" here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/opinion/sunday/working-class-dignity.htmlWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hoYefzo9Qag#NickKristof #JoeBiden #Opinion #Healthcare #HealthcareBusiness #HealthcarePolicy #NewYorkTimes #TheNewYorkTimes #Health #Poverty #MentalIllness
February 18, 2021
Episode #78 – The Vaccine is Where?
Why is it taking so long for so many us to get vaccinated? What are the data and tracking problems hampering the CDC? Which states are taking better approaches than others? John and David have all the answers. Well...sort of.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SdZwjDOZDZ0#healthcare #vaccine #CDC #healthcarepolicy
February 8, 2021
Episode #77 – What's in the President's Healthcare Executive Orders?
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David break down President Biden's key executive orders and discuss how they will impact healthcare in the USA. Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gOs6ymg45wc#healthcare #executiveorders #presidentbiden #healthcarepolicy
February 4, 2021
Episode #76: Dr. Peter Bach: Drug Price Warrior on His Hopes for The New Administration
Dr. Peter Bach (Director, Center for Health Policy and Outcomes, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) stops by the show to discuss the dangerous rise in cancer drug prices and how the Biden administration could tackle them. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6h_rJmxe-eoAbout Dr. Peter Bach: Dr. Bach is the Director of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Center for Health Policy and Outcomes, is a physician, epidemiologist, researcher, and respected healthcare policy expert whose work focuses on the cost and value of anticancer drugs. Dr. Bach is leading efforts to increase understanding of the US drug development process and develop new models for drug pricing that include value to patients. Dr. Bach described a 100-fold increase in cancer drug prices since 1965 after adjusting for inflation, and that the cost of an additional year of life from a cancer treatment increases by $8,500 each year. In 2012, he and other physicians at MSK drew attention to the high price of a newly approved cancer drug and announced his hospital’s unprecedented move not to offer it to patients because of its high price tag with no notable improved clinical outcomes. The drug price was later cut in half by the manufacturer. Dr. Bach’s work in lung cancer screening has led to the development of several lung cancer screening guidelines and one of the first-ever risk-prediction models for this disease. He has also proposed a number of strategies for Medicare to link payment to the value of healthcare services delivered.Dr. Bach has been inducted into the National Academy of Medicine, American Society of Clinical Investigators and the Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars. He served as a Senior Advisor for Cancer Policy at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2005 and 2006. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and editorials in scientific journals such as the N Engl J Med and the Journal of the American Medical Association. He has also written numerous healthcare-related op-eds and been featured in mainstream media outlets such as the New York Times, New York magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NPR, and 60 Minutes. Dr. Bach completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University and his medical studies at the University of Minnesota and the University of Chicago Harris School. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins. While at the University of Chicago, he was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar. Dr. Bach has been a faculty member in MSK’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics since 1998 and a Senior Scholar at the International Agency for Research on Cancer since 2008.#cancermedication #sloanketteringmemorialcancercenter #healthcare #drpeterbach #caretalk
January 28, 2021
Episode #75 – What's Inside Biden's Health Plan?
President-elect Joe Biden has revealed his American Rescue Plan. In this episode, John and David take a deep dive into Biden's plan, while weighing the potential impact its policies can have on the United States as a whole. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y-UIxQpty-E
January 19, 2021
Episode #74 – Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider: Navigating End of Life
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider (Founder, End Well Foundation) joins CareTalk to discuss how we can make end of life care a more humane experience. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qMvg2rP_CYkAbout Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider: Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider is a physician, founder, speaker, producer and writer. She works as an internist practicing medicine at Crossover Health in San Francisco. She received her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR and completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center where she is now on the teaching faculty and serves on the Executive Board of the Foundation Board of Trustees. She is an LP in Trucks Venture Capital Fund.In 2017, Shoshana founded the End Well Foundation. End Well is an annual interdisciplinary convening and media platform focused on transforming the end of life into a human-centered experience. Shoshana was involved with two Academy Award-nominated Netflix short documentaries about the end of life experience: Extremis and End Game. Her most recent project is a biographical documentary film about the life of Robin Williams, Robin's Wish. Click here to learn more about the films she's worked with.
January 13, 2021
Episode #73 – The Vaccine is Here! Where is it?
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are officially approved by the FDA. But the vaccination program isn't going as planned. In this episode, hosts John Driscoll (CEO, CareCentrix) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group), cover everything that is going wrong with vaccinations in the USA. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MJgGiOsddqA
December 29, 2020
Episode #72 – John Hope Bryant: Is Slavery a Pre-Existing Condition?
John Hope Bryant joins CareTalk for an unforgettable discussion about how years of slavery has led to countless healthcare disparities amongst African Americans. About John Hope Bryant:American Banker magazine 2016 “Innovator of the Year”, Inc.’s “The World’s 10 Top CEOs” (honorable mention), and one of Time magazine’s “50 Leaders for the Future” named in 1994, John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and prominent thought leader on financial inclusion, economic empowerment and financial dignity.Bryant is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. the largest not- for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States for youth and adults; chairman and chief executive officer of Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company, the largest for-profit minority-controlled owners of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S., and co-founder of Global Dignity.He has received hundreds of awards and citations for his work, including, Oprah Winfrey’s Use Your Life Award, and the John Sherman Award for Excellence in Financial Education from the U.S. Treasury. Bryant recently received an honorable mention in Inc. magazine’s “The World’s 10 Top CEOs” article that spotlights global servant leaders as the visionaries behind some of the most successful organizations.Bryant is the author of bestsellers; The Memo: Five Rules for Your Economic Liberation (Berrett-Koehler, September 2017), How the Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class (Berrett-Koehler, 2014), and LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey-Bass, 2009). He is one of the only bestselling authors on economics and business leadership in the world today who happens to also be African-American.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Yiou4JKBPQ
December 22, 2020
Episode #71 – CareTalk vs. Venrock's Bob Kocher: 2021 Healthcare Predictions
We were too lazy to come up with our own healthcare predictions for 2021, so we invited Bob Kocher, MD (Partner, Venrock) onto the show to discuss his Fortune magazine article, “10 Non-COVID Predictions for 2021.” Will Medicare go all-in on virtual care? Will Amazon’s pharmacy gain traction? Tune in to find out!About Bob Kocher, MD: Bob Kocher, MD is a Partner at Venrock and focuses on healthcare IT and services investments. He currently serves on the Boards of Virta Health, Aledade, Renew Health and Lyra Health as well as Devoted Health, both of which he also co-founded, and the Blue Cross insurance company Premera. He is a Board Observer at Grand Rounds, Stride, Doctor on Demand, and Suki. He is formerly a Director at Jiff and Castlight Health (CSLT).Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and a Senior Fellow and Advisory Board Member at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at USC. He serves on the Advisory Boards of Harvard Medical School Health Care Policy Department and National Institute of Healthcare Management (NIHCM). He is also a member of the Health Affairs Editorial Board.Prior to Venrock, Bob served in the Obama Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Healthcare and Economic Policy on the National Economic Council. In the Obama Administration, Bob was one of the shapers of the Affordable Care Act focusing on cost, quality, and delivery system reform and health IT policy. He was one of the leaders of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” childhood obesity initiative, led the formation of the Partnership for a Healthier America, and served on the Federal Advisory Panel charged with developing a national obesity strategy. He also co-founded the Health Data Initiative with Todd Park, a joint effort of HHS and the Institute of Medicine, to release healthcare data to spur private sector innovation to improve healthcare cost and quality. For five years, he served as Co-Chair of the Health Datapalooza.Before the White House, Bob was a Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led McKinsey Global Institute’s healthcare economics work. He has worked widely across the US and international healthcare systems to improve regulatory policy, economic performance, labor productivity, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uCBsKA7jtKE#venrock #2021 #medicare #virtualhealth #homehealthcare #caretalk #carecentrix
December 15, 2020
Episode #70 – Top 10 Healthcare Stories of 2020 (#1 Will Not Surprise You)
2020 has been an interesting year for healthcare, to say the least. From virtual healthcare to COVID-19, we rank and reflect on the top ten healthcare stories of 2020. Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FzhFhAQWN1E
December 9, 2020
Episode #69 – Dr. Sachin Jain, MD: SCAN CEO and His Unsettling Lessons
Dr. Sachin Jain, MD, MBA, FACP (CEO & President of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan) joins the show to discuss the 12 unsettling lessons he learned while trying to make healthcare better. About Dr. Sachin Jain, MD, MBA, FACP:Sachin H. Jain is an American physician who held leadership positions in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). From 2015 to 2020, he served as president and chief executive officer of the CareMore Health System. In June 2020, it was announced that he would join the SCAN Group and Health Plan as its new President and CEO. He is also an adjunct professor of medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a Contributor at Forbes. In 2018, he was named one of American healthcare's most 100 most influential leaders by Modern Healthcare magazine (#36).Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/67Wpz3OdFDM
December 2, 2020
Episode #68 – The Vaccine is Here. Now What?
Pfizer and BioNtech have filed for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for their COVID-19 vaccine. In this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll (CareCentrix) and David Williams (Health Business Group) discuss how the vaccine will be distributed, how effective the vaccines are projected to be and the question that's on everyone's mind: "when can I get it?!" Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN...Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5DBsd2AYPiw
November 25, 2020
Episode #67 – The Virus Moves Out of the White House
In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams (Health Business Group) and John Driscoll (CareCentrix) explore how Joe Biden's presidency could impact US healthcare.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wxjA4Ryc-Cc
November 18, 2020
Episode #66 – Dr. Chris Chen, MD: ChenMed CEO Recounts His ICU Stay
Dr. Chris Chen, MD, CEO of ChenMed, joins the CareTalk Podcast to discuss his experience with COVID-19, improving primary for seniors and more. About Dr. Chris Chen, MD: Dr. Christopher Chen is the CEO of ChenMed, a physician practice that aims to bring concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – low-income seniors managing multiple complex chronic conditions. Dr. Chen oversees ChenMed’s operations through its senior medical centers throughout the southeastern United States and Chicago, as well as its portfolio affiliated primary care practices and groups. Raised in South Florida, home to ChenMed’s headquarters, Dr. Chen graduated from the University of Miami’s Honors Program in Medicine. Dr. Chen went on to complete his medical training at Beth Israel Deaconess, a major Harvard University teaching hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical skills and research accomplishments then led to a specialty position at Cornell University Medical College in Manhattan, New York, where he studied cardiology.Dr. Chen brought these valuable skills and experiences with him to ChenMed, where he has served as CEO since 2009. Under Dr. Chen’s leadership, ChenMed has grown from four senior medical centers in Florida in 2010 to the 59 it operates in eight U.S. states today. ChenMed’s innovative, physician-led model focuses on accountability and scalability, and the model has proven results. ChenMed patients have 33 percent fewer hospital days per year than the national average. As a fully capitated Medicare Advantage provider, ChenMed have succeeded in providing better care to patients at a lower cost by focusing on prevention, patient behavior modification, and practical solutions like increasing patient access to physicians and specialists and providing courtesy transportation, on-site imaging, and medication. Patient satisfaction is high, with Net Promoter Scores in the low-to-mid 90s. Dr. Chen’s guidance has led to accolades for ChenMed from numerous sources including the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.K. National Health System, and publications such as Health Affairs, Forbes® Magazine, and The Economist®. In addition, the company was named “Best Primary Care System in the U.S.” by Medical Economics. Dr. Chen and ChenMed have earned private working discussions with President Obama, key cabinet members, senators, and congressmen. Honors like these reflect ChenMed's innovative and compassionate approach to caring for seniors with complex diseases, as well as ChenMed’s notable results in achieving better health care outcomes.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FKDSB88edy4
November 12, 2020
Episode #65 – Dr. Alan Lotvin, MD: New Technologies Transforming Healthcare
Dr. Alan Lotvin, M.D. (Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President of CVS Caremark) joins us for a special episode of CareTalk, recorded “live” from the emids virtual Healthcare Summit 2020. In this episode John Driscoll and Dr. Alan Lotvin discuss CVS’ efforts in kidney care, the need for home dialysis, preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine and much more. About Dr. Alan Lotvin, M.D.Alan Lotvin, M.D., is executive vice president of CVS Health, and president of CVS Caremark, the company’s pharmacy benefits management (PBM) business. In this role, Lotvin oversees all aspects of the PBM business including sales and account management, operations, mail service pharmacy, CVS Specialty, and CVS Kidney Care. Lotvin also drives PBM strategy, new business development and client relationship management and retention.Prior to his current role, Lotvin served as executive vice president and chief transformation officer of CVS Health, and before that executive vice president of CVS Specialty, the specialty pharmacy of CVS Health.Before joining CVS Health in 2012, Lotvin was president and chief executive officer of ICORE Healthcare, a Magellan Health Services company. Previously, Lotvin held multiple roles at Medco Health Solutions, including president of Medco Specialty Pharmacy Services and senior vice president of Manufacturer Contracting.Lotvin holds US Patent #6269819 Method and Apparatus for Circulatory Valve Repair. He is co-author of the book Live Better, Live Longer.Lotvin began his career as a practicing cardiologist in New Jersey. He holds a master's degree in Medical Informatics from Columbia University and a Medical Degree from the State University of New York Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hseily4BSDM
November 11, 2020
Episode #64 – Dr. Toby Cosgrove, MD: Healthcare with a Human Heart
Dr. Toby Cosgrove, MD, joins the CareTalk Podcast to discuss healthcare leadership in an era of exponential change and the incredible rise of digital health. About Dr. Toby Cosgrove, MD:Toby Cosgrove, MD, is former CEO and president of Cleveland Clinic. Serving from 2004 through 2017, he led the $8 billion organization to new heights of achievement and efficiency, seeing it ranked the #2 hospital in America (U.S. News). He currently serves as Executive Advisor, working with Cleveland Clinic leadership on strategies for national and international growth.Dr. Cosgrove graduated from Williams College and the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He trained at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brook General Hospital in London. In 1967, he was a surgeon in the U.S. Air Force, earning a Bronze Star.Dr. Cosgrove joined Cleveland Clinic in 1975, and chaired the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery from 1989 to 2004. He performed over 22,000 operations and earned an international reputation in valve repair He holds 30 patents for medical innovations. As CEO from 2004 to 2017, he reorganized services, improved outcomes and patient experience, and strengthened the organization’s finances.He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. In 2016, he was a Fortune Businessperson of the Year (No. 14). Three successive presidents of the United States have consulted him on healthcare issues.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_LREOPcmxh0
November 4, 2020
Episode #63 – Reinventing Healthcare For Seniors w/ Guest Dr. Eric Coleman, MD, MPH
Dr. Eric Coleman, MD, MPH joins the CareTalk Podcast to discuss how we can solve the USA's unhealthy obsession with over-prescribing medications. About Dr. Eric Coleman, MD, MPH:Geriatric and chronic care expert, Dr. Eric A. Coleman, MD, MPH, is a long-time leader in whole-person care, having served as Head of the Division of Health Care Policy and Research and Professor of Medicine at The University of Colorado Denver for over 20 years. He was awarded a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius Grant' for his pioneering work in care transitions.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HqH0Ex7O7tc
October 28, 2020
Episode #62 – Winter is Coming – COVID is Staying.
Winter is coming - and COVID isn't going anywhere. In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams (Health Business Group) and John Driscoll (CareCentrix) discuss how COVID could impact both the 2020 holiday season.Subscribe to CareTalk on your favorite podcast service:YouTube: https://youtu.be/E3C6AhYOSDcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbN...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
October 21, 2020
Episode #61 – Can a Vaccine Conquer COVID?
In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams (Health Business Group) and John Driscoll (CareCentrix) speculate about what the world will be like once a COVID vaccine is made available. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hV1PcPB-gSY
October 14, 2020
Episode #69 – How Will the COVID Vaccine Get to Me? w/ Guest: Anna Nagurney
Anna Nagurney, Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts) joins the CareTalk Podcast to explain why COVID vaccines will require cold chain logistics and whether or not the US is properly equipped to supply the vaccines when they become available. About Anna Nagurney, Ph.D: Anna Nagurney is the John F. Smith Memorial Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Management in the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is also the Founding Director of the Virtual Center for Supernetworks and the Supernetworks Laboratory for Computation and Visualization at UMass Amherst. Her focus is the applied and theoretical aspects of network systems, particularly in the areas of transportation and logistics, critical infrastructure, and in economics and finance.She has authored or co-authored +10 books, more than 200 refereed journal articles and over 50 book chapters. Her most recent book, Dynamics of Disasters - Algorithmic Approaches and Applications, which she edited with I.S. Kotsireas and P.M. Pardalos, was published by Springer International Publishing Switzerland in 2018Watch this episode on YouTube.
October 7, 2020
Episode #59 – Does the Supreme Court Matter in Healthcare?
In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams (Health Business Group) and John Driscoll (CareCentrix) discuss the role the SCOTUS plays in healthcare, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy, Amy Coney Barrett and more.
September 30, 2020
Episode #58 – Searching for Google in Health
In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams (Health Business Group) and John Driscoll (CareCentrix) review and rate Google's biggest healthcare efforts, including: Amwell, Google Cloud, Coefficient Insurance and more.
September 18, 2020
Episode #57 – Mental Health: The Other Side of the Pandemic
In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams (Health Business Group) and John Driscoll (CareCentrix) discuss the serious impact that COVID-19 has had on mental health in the United States.
September 18, 2020
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