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07 Feb 2022
Episode #127 - Justice Breyer's Influence on Healthcare
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.
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.
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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.
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About 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.
Jordan Rau (Senior Correspondent, Kaiser Health News) joins the show to discuss everything from the state of healthcare journalism, to nursing home reform.
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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.
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.
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About 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.
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.
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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?
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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.
About 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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.
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ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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.
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ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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.
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ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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.
TOPICS (0:48) The Latest on COVID (1:51) Public opinion on COVID (3:35) When will COVID become endemic? (6:10) Is the COVID vaccine working? (8:43) How can we improve the public health response to COVID? (11:26) What country is getting COVID 19 response right? (12:50) Why we need therapeutics for COVID (16:04) How serious is long COVID? (21:03) How long does long COVID last? (22:28) Can we cure long COVID?
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:
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?
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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
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?
What is the U.S. suicide rate?
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 health
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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 DENA BRAVATA Dr. 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.
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 and this trend shows no signs of slowing down.
On this episode of the CareTalk podcast, John and David break down the many 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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK
CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK
CareTalk 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 HOTEZ
Dr. 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.
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/yZEqCmbML8c
ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk 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.
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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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?
CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK
CareTalk 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.
ABOUT NATALIE DAVIS
Natalie 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK
CareTalk 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 KHANNA
Congressman 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.
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 PTSD
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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 KANDER Jason 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
After 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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
Dr. Otis Brawley joins the show to discuss reducing cancer overscreening and health disparities.
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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 BRAWLEY Otis Brawley is a 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.
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?
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 it truly useful, or is it all hype?
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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?
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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?
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 HEALTH WTF 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 DROUIN Jean 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.
Michelle Davey, Co-Founder & CEO of Wheel Health, joins CareTalk to discuss how virtual care is revolutionizing care delivery.
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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 DAVEY Growing 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.
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.
TOPICS: (0:56) Humana’s big move pulling out of the employer market (4:00) Break down of the role of the government in healthcare over the past few decades (8:37) Do employer-led or private foundation led initiatives have an opportunity for meaningful influence on their own? (12:45) What can we learn from healthcare markets overseas? (15:40) What is the closet example to a true free-market-system? (16:00) What will be the impact on promising, but sometimes expensive new technologies?
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 FITTER Nasha 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 ELLISON Brooke 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 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.
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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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 services
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 BRICKER Dr. 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.
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?
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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?
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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.
TOPICS 1:06 Is the independent practice a good thing? 10:28 Primary care and concierge medicine 20:16 Does AI have a place in medical care? 22:35 Independent practices: how to survive and prosper
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Doctor Unions and Their Impact on Healthcare. https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/post/doctor-unions-and-their-impact-on-healthcare
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Google’s Healthcare Revolution. https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/post/google-s-healthcare-revolution
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Leqembi: What to Know About the New Alzheimer's Drug. https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/post/leqembi-what-to-know-about-the-new-alzheimer-s-drug
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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.
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, OTC Birth Control in the US: What to Know https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/post/opill-birth-control-a-revolutionary-approach-to-contraception
ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 RICHTER When 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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, MD James 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 HEALTH WTF 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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, MBA Geeta 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 FEATURES Caretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and leaders working to advance the healthcare field.
ABOUT SETH RAINFORD Seth 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 DIAGNOSTICS Digital 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 MAINELLI Christina 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 HEALTH Quartet 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
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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 CARETALK CareTalk 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 BUETTNER Dan 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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, MD Dr. 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.
Dr. David Shulkin was appointed by President Obama, then promoted to the Cabinet to head the Department of Veterans Affairs and eventually fired by President Trump. Now in the private sector he’s a dogged advocate for veterans and involved in everything from drug pricing to living to 100.
In this episode, Dr. Shulkin joins CareTalk to discuss everything from rural health to improving veteran care in the US.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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, MD Dr. 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.
Dr. Megan Ranney joins CareTalk to discuss innovative public health approaches to prevent violence and related behavioral health problems.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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, MPH Dr. 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 Risk
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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.
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 CARETALK CareTalk 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.
Sworkit Health's CEO, Ryan Hanna joins David Williams to discuss his company's transition from DTC to B2B.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk 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 HANNA Ryan 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.
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