Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the following topics: Fed Holds Rates While Job Market SlowsThe Federal Reserve decides to maintain interest rates amid a slowing job marketImplications for the economy and investment decisionsPotential reasons behind the decision and its impact on various sectors Innovation OutlookCurrent trends and future prospects in technological innovation Biden Strives for More Healthcare CompetitionPresident Biden's efforts to increase competition in the healthcare industryPotential benefits for consumers and the healthcare systemImplications for healthcare companies and the broader economy Cigna Exits MACigna's decision to exit the Medicare Advantage marketPossible reasons behind the move and its impact on the healthcare industryEffects on Cigna's business and its customers HCA Delivers Strong EarningsHCA's robust financial performance and earnings reportFactors contributing to the company's successMarket reaction and implications for the healthcare sector Lessons from San Francisco’s Drug CrisisInsights gained from San Francisco's approach to addressing the drug crisisPolicy implications and potential solutions for other regions facing similar challengesImpact on public health and social issuesPlease check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Fed Meeting Today: Jerome Powell Says March Rate Cut Not Likely (Barrons) // https://bit.ly/3HIT19VUS job openings unexpectedly rise, but resignations decreasing (Reuters) // https://reut.rs/3OpRMAn Layoffs.fyi // https://bit.ly/48UfEUS JP Morgan The Innovation Economy Outlook // https://bit.ly/3UlBmwERock Health: Digital Health Partnerships // https://bit.ly/49jDJEnBiden administration announces effort to make healthcare more competitive and transparent (HFMA) // https://bit.ly/49humVKCigna to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3B (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3ulFH8AStrong demand, higher per-patient revenues propel HCA Healthcare in Q4 2023 (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3OtunhA Can San Francisco Solve Its Drug Crisis? Five Things to Consider (NYT) // https://nyti.ms/3UqQ8SFUn- Addiction: 6 Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life by Nzinga Harison // https://amzn.to/3Ulg9Tl------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

Join Marcus & Vic as they learn from Nzinga Harrison, MD, how we need to change to address addiction in our healthcare system and society effectively. This is an informative and direct conversation with the leading expert in the field.Nzinga explains how to:Un-Learn what we think we know about addiction,Un-Do the stigma that is killing people, andUn-Cover the conversations that we need to have to improve treatment for substance use disorderDr. Harrison is passionate and outspoken about the need to expand the addiction medicineworkforce. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer for Eleanor Health, an innovativemental health and addiction treatment company, and has more than 20 years of experiencepracticing medicine. She is a double-board certified physician with specialties in general adultpsychiatry and addiction medicine.You can read more about these issues in her new book, Un- Addiction: 6 Mind-ChangingConversations That Could Save a Life. She also appears in the award- winning documentaryTipping the Pain Scale, which addresses the crisis of addiction in America. ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

Episode 39 covers the recent surge in Wall Street's performance and its potential consequences, Humana's decision to reprice its Medicare Advantage plans, the use of AI at Davos and the emergence of deep fake Biden calls, Steward Health's recurring challenges, and the significance of healthcare consumerism tools in empowering individuals to make informed healthcare choices.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Stock Market News: S&P 500 Marks Fifth Straight Record Day (Barons) // https://bit.ly/3Ug44izHumana CEO: Spike in MA utilization could lead entire industry to reprice plans for 2025 (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3UgGylfAI just changed the world. Again (The Spectator) // https://bit.ly/3Uk505lFake Biden robocall telling Democrats not to vote is likely an AI-generated deepfake (NBC) // https://nbcnews.to/3SixZUmAI identified as a top risk for healthcare (Healthcare Finance) // https://bit.ly/3SduY7WFor-profit health system’s financial issues could plunge overburdened hospitals into crisis (Stat) // https://bit.ly/48LQDv5Exciting New Healthcare Consumer Platform Crowd Health (Website) // https://bit.ly/47SWEoDCrowd Health’s CEO (X Post) // https://bit.ly/47QmAkD------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this deep dive into Healthcare Policy & Regulation with Emily Evans, we discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming review of the Chevron deference and its likely effects on healthcare regulatory agencies including HHS, CMS, FDA and FTC. We also discuss the expected positive impact on healthcare M&A markets. While potential policy changes create short-term uncertainty, they also present opportunities for consolidation, competition, and innovation in the medium to long-term.

Alarming rise in cancer rates and its implications for public health? Ongoing power struggle between tech giants Apple and Epic Games, as they flex their market influence? General Catalyst's ambitious moves in the business landscape and the potential ripple effects? Join us as we navigate through these pressing issues and so much more!Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Consumers Start 2024 on Strong Footing After a Jolly Holiday (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3HrHVpNTrouble for the U.S. economy? Empire State gauge sinks to lowest level since pandemic. (MarketWatch) // https://on.mktw.net/3Hog8qaThe Bill Is Coming Due on a Record Amount of Commercial Real Estate Debt (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3HoLhKfCancer Is Striking More Young People, and Doctors Are Alarmed and Baffled (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3U2fruhYour Healthspan Is as Important as Your Lifespan—and It’s Declining (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3vRQfMMApple to Pull Blood-Oxygen Tool From Watches to Avoid US Ban If Appeal Fails (Bloomberg) // https://bloom.bg/3Sq7Jc6Apple Changes Its App Store Policy. Critics Call the Moves ‘Outrageous.’ (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3vHUQBnEpic overhauls app market (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/48V71cVGeneral Catalyst’s HATCo signs letter of intent with Summa Health (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/48GZ4rmHumana Stock Crumbles as Forecast Cut on Higher Medical Costs (Barrons) // https://bit.ly/3S4pPiy ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this episode, we discuss Jefferson's efforts to bolster its payor unit, exploring the potential impacts on healthcare services and patient costs. We also examine the controversy surrounding Carta's alleged overstepping of its authority, shedding light on the implications for the company and its stakeholders. We take a closer look at Mayo Clinic's ambitious AI initiative, discussing its potential to revolutionize healthcare practices. We also analyze the growing pushback against federal agencies, providing insights into the underlying reasons and potential outcomes.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI December: (BLS website) // https://bit.ly/3O2nF1xCarta, a key tech company for startups, has a credibility problem (Axios) // https://bit.ly/3HgigA7 Jefferson Health says LVHN merger would double its insurance business (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3HjcEoWHealthcare marketing – the 2024 way (WPP website) // https://bit.ly/3vFs2t2 Mayo Clinic deepens AI commitment with new Cerebras Systems deal (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3RUOjKV Option Care Health taps Palantir's AI for nurse scheduling, supply chain (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3O10THmChevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted (WSJ-OP) // https://on.wsj.com/3TWWmJMElevance Health sues feds, challenging changes to MA star ratings (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3O0JsH2F.D.A. Issues First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States From Canada (NYT) // https://nyti.ms/3HhZRmxUS bitcoin ETFs see $4.6 billion in volume in first day of trading (Reuters) // https://reut.rs/3HiBcOT------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

Welcome to the first episode of 2024! In this episode, we are addressing the following topics and more: GenAI's Legal ChallengeInvestors Questioning VC ValuationsLilly Going Direct to ConsumersElevance Adds Large Infusion ServiceSecret to Longevity & HappinessPlease check out our Episode Resources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Things are about to get a lot worse for Generative AI (Substack: Marcus on AI) // https://bit.ly/47onyV6Goldman Sachs Raises $650 Million for Life-Sciences Bets (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3TW6q65LPs Doubt Venture Funds’ Startup Valuations (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/41O9O4CJapanese Investors Return to Overseas Real Estate With Lessons From the 1990s (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3H74lfZA fix for the coming physician shortage (FreeOpp) // https://bit.ly/3vkFhiGElevance Health to Acquire Paragon Healthcare (Press Release) // https://bit.ly/48ImFaLLilly Launches End-to-End Digital Healthcare Experience through LillyDirect™ (Press Release) // https://prn.to/3RN6dzeHow to Work—and Love It—Into Your 80s and Beyond (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/48mDOa9------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-further/TIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this special year-end episode, we discuss upcoming healthcare trends for 2024, including predictions and potential challenges for Apple Watch's pulse oximeter IP. As our last episode of 2023, we also express our immense gratitude to our listeners and share H:F's growth plans for the coming year!Please check out our Episode Resources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Apple to Halt Watch Sales as It Prepares to Comply With U.S. Import Ban (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/48Eenkt 6 digital health companies that flopped in 2023 (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3H1eef6 8 Predictions for Healthcare in 2024 (Work Week) // https://bit.ly/48zsrvr ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-further/TIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this episode, join us for a comprehensive exploration of Medicare Advantage as we delve into its intricacies with special guest Emily Evans from Hedgeye. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of this vital healthcare program and discover the latest developments shaping its future.------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In Episode 32 of the Health:Further Podcast, we cover the following key topics:US Federal Reserve's pursuit of an economic soft-landing and its potential impact on healthcare and the broader market.Unraveling the VC bullwhip effect and its influence on healthcare investments and entrepreneurial opportunities.Analyzing Kroger Health's strategic shift and its implications for the health and wellness market.Understanding the significance of Cigna ending talks with Humana in the health insurance sphere.Exploring the innovative AI collaboration between Google and HCA and its potential to revolutionize healthcare.Tune in for expert analysis and insights on the ever-evolving health economy.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI report (BLS website) // https://bit.ly/3QtjNIQInflation Edges Lower, but Still Too High for the Fed (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3v2fnjLPowell Says Fed Is Just at Beginning of Policy Easing Talks (Bloomberg) // https://bloom.bg/3tqG8OcFed 'dot plot' shows central bank will cut interest rates by 0.75% in 2024 (Yahoo) // https://yhoo.it/3Rpx980Startup Orchid Rolls Out Genetic Testing Service for IVF, Raises $12 Million (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3tdbIz9Kroger Health boosts investment in senior primary care (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3v36mXCCigna and Humana merger off (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3TtXZi6Latest Medicare Advantage AI lawsuit targets Humana (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3tv7LpkGoogle is rolling out new AI models for health care. Here’s how doctors are using them (CNBC) // https://cnb.cx/3RplFS2------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this episode, we discuss CVS's move toward transparent pricing, the pharmaceutical industry's embrace of data science, Google's latest AI tool, the success of small VC funds, and an outlook on healthcare for 2024. Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Biden Announces Actions to Lower Health Care and Drug Costs (White House) // https://bit.ly/3NktJ5hCVS Says It Will Change the Way Its Pharmacies Are Paid (NYT) // https://bit.ly/46Q7yei Roche to Buy Carmot Therapeutics for Up to $3.1 Billion in Bet on Obesity Treatments (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3GyJORdJ&J Hired Thousands of Data Scientists. Will The Strategy Pay Off? (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3ta2svoAstraZeneca launches Evinova, a health-tech business to accelerate innovation (MobiHealth) // https://bit.ly/48a1Uo9Google Gemini Launches (CNET) // https://cnet.co/3NlKj4DMeta and IBM Launch AI Alliance (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3Ni6NDyBig VC Funds Are Underperforming Smaller Ones and Their Future Is Dim (Institutional Investor) // https://bit.ly/3RxYKFpDeloitte says healthcare leaders should prepare for a tough 2024 (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3RCEO4lHealthcare companies may have to default in 2024, Moody's says (Healthcare Finance) // https://bit.ly/3RBNxn2------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this episode, we discuss the following topics and the latest developments shaping the healthcare landscape:Cigna and Humana Merger: We explore the potential implications of this significant merger and its impact on the industry's competitive dynamics.UHG's Reach and Scale: We analyze UnitedHealth Group's expanding influence and its implications for the broader healthcare market.CMS Physician Payment Changes: We discuss the recent adjustments in physician payments by CMS and their potential effects on healthcare providers.New CMS Programs: We highlight the introduction of new CMS programs and their potential impact on healthcare delivery and patient care.Global and Economic Power Shift: We examine the evolving global and economic dynamics and their influence on the healthcare industry.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎GDP, inflation data bolsters case that Fed is done hiking (Yahoo) // https://bit.ly/48inszhPersonal Income and Outlays, Oct. 2023 (BEA website) // https://bit.ly/3N5CuQICigna, Humana in Talks for Blockbuster Merger (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/411CpmRA Cigna + Humana merger may be on the horizon. Here's our take. (Advisory Board) // https://bit.ly/3RpYqbGUnited Health Group Investor Conference (UHG website) // https://bit.ly/3T7DqrBCMS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule that Advances Health Equity (CMS website) // https://go.cms.gov/3TbvuFBSurprise Medical Billing Law Heaps Pressure on Healthcare Providers (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3T7DFD1OpenAI’s New Board Takes Over and Says Microsoft Will Have Observer Role (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/46EX9BVThe Exciting, Perilous Journey Toward AGI | Ilya Sutskever | (TED) // https://bit.ly/47UqlWyMarc Andreessen (Twitter) // https://bit.ly/3RtzVuoGene Editing Will Change Medicine—and Maybe Health Investing Too (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3ta59Ns------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this Episode, Vic and Marcus have a conversation with Dr. Tarun Kapoor, who serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Virtua Health. Dr. Kapoor is responsible for overseeing Virtua’s Digital Transformation Office and orchestrates Virtua’s enterprise-wide master plan in support of an intuitive care journey for all consumers. Additionally, the episode delves into a detailed examination of the OpenAI value decline and its implications for venture capital markets.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Biography for Dr. Tarun Kapoor of Virtua Health // https://bit.ly/3GdVU1GBiden Administration Addressing Social Determinants of Health (Press Release) // https://bit.ly/47LELbGInside the Chaos at OpenAI (The Atlantic) // https://bit.ly/47IsQuVVCs Ignore Their Own Advice in Pursuit of Generative AI (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/47Kk8fL------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

This episode covers a range of significant developments in the healthcare sector. Marcus and Vic discuss the impact of slowing inflation on healthcare costs, President Biden's research focus on women's health, the collaboration between Amazon and One Medical, the emergence of transparency in pharmacy benefit managers, and the latest advancements in healthcare AI. Join us as we explore these topics and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the healthcare industry.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI Report for Oct 2023 (US Bureau of Labor)As Rent Rises Cool, So Will Inflation (WSJ)President Biden Announces Women’s Health Research (White House Press)New York Plans Cyber Rules for Hospitals (WSJ) Amazon Prime Members: Primary Care Services For $9 Per Month (Forbes)Hackensack Meridian Health, Amazon's One Medical to open clinics (Modern Healthcare)Same Drug, Two Prices: Why the Higher Price Prevails (WSJ)Upstart PBMs aim to shake up the market (Modern Healthcare)TranparencyRx: A catalyst for lower costs, a competitive marketplace & sound drug policyWhere Generative AI Meets Healthcare: Updating The Healthcare AI Landscape (Substack)Convo in the Metaverse with AI about AI and its impact on society (QUHarrison on Twitter)------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In Episode 27 of the Health:Further podcast, Vic and Marcus discuss the first health system to adopt AI for patient care, the arrival of digital clones, and exciting AI stories. They also cover a healthcare news roundup, including Virtua Health's introduction of AI therapists and the ability to create AI clones with Delphi Jobs, Bezos, and Oppenheimer. Tune in for a concise and informative episode on the latest AI advancements in healthcare.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Ohio Voters Enshrine Abortion Access in State Constitution (WSJ)Signature Loan Sale Likely to Lower Commercial-Property Values (WSJ)AbbVie, AstraZeneca and more face FTC's ire for 'improper' patent listings (Fierce Pharma)FTC Statement on Brand Drug Manufacturers’ Improper Listing of Patents in the Orange Book Eli Lilly Wins FDA Nod for Obesity Drug That Rivals Wegovy, Ozempic (Bloomberg)Open AI - Developer Day (YouTube)Meet Grok: Elon Musk's AI offering (Axios)Taiwanese startup 01.AI achieved a $1B valuation less than eight months (Business Insider)How Chinese influencers use AI digital clones of themselves to pump out content (Guardian)Clone Yourself with Delphi (website)Chat with any presidential candidate or stage your own debate (Chat2024 - website)Virtua Health is bringing on AI therapists amid provider shortage (Modern Healthcare)Woebot Health - creating new ways to deliver mental health care (website)How a Chatbot Went Rogue on a national Mental-health nonprofit (WSJ)------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this episode, Marcus and Vic engage in a healthy debate surrounding the crucial question of the government's role in regulating AI as they dive into the complexities of balancing innovation and ethical considerations, exploring the potential risks and benefits associated with various regulatory approaches. They also discuss the latest developments in federal policies impacting the tech industry, analyze the dynamic landscape of venture markets, and examine the unprecedented pharmacist walk-out, shedding light on the underlying factors driving this bold act of protest. Tune in for a captivating exploration of these topics as we navigate the ever-evolving intersection of technology, governance, and societal impact.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Fed Extends Pause on Rate Hikes but Keeps Door Open to Moving Higher (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3tZUHZbPharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start three-day walkout (Reuters) // https://bit.ly/40qzcwKAnother fallen ‘unicorn’: Olive AI sells assets, to wind down (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/40qznrUState of Private Markets: Q3 2023 (Carta Research) // https://bit.ly/3tYDfEvBiden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI (White House Fact Sheet) // https://bit.ly/40pxA6rGoogle Brain cofounder says Big Tech is inflating fears about the risks of AI because they want to dominate the market( Business Insider) // https://bit.ly/3Ssk3Jl2,851 Miles” Regulatory Capture Keynote Address by Bill Gurley Allin Summit // https://bit.ly/3QnKEVkA glimpse of the next generation of AlphaFold (Google Deep Mind) // https://bit.ly/3u4TGza------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In the 25 episodes of Health:Further, three major themes have emerged. Firstly, macroeconomic forces are exerting significant pressure on the healthcare industry, with inflation negatively affecting health systems and the actions of the Federal Reserve and interest rates impacting capital markets. Public equity and bond markets play a crucial role in providing capital to all sectors of the healthcare system, while strained relationships between workers and management add to the challenges. Secondly, this immense pressure is causing the collapse of the payor/provider status quo, highlighting dysfunction in government and regulation and revealing missteps by well-established healthcare brands. Consequently, people are left without a trusted source of healthcare truth, leading to a loss of trust and reliability but also creating opportunities for change. Lastly, the financial strain and insolvency experienced by many healthcare sectors are driving a process of defragmentation, where traditional healthcare sectors are blending together into a more unified entity.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎GDP Report Q3: 4.9% (BEA report) // https://bit.ly/3SiTtT0The Big Reset in Seed to Series A Graduation Rates (Substack) // https://bit.ly/478zz1342 attorneys general allege Facebook, and Instagram are addictive and target kids (CNBC) // https://bit.ly/45OwKB5Stabbed. Kicked. Spit On. Violence in American Hospitals Is Out of Control (NYT-Op) // https://bit.ly/3MlM9SF------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

Welcome to Episode 24 of Health:Further, where we dive into pressing healthcare issues and industry news. In this episode, we explore the challenges and innovations surrounding opioid treatment on the streets of Philadelphia. We also discuss three key announcements from the HLTH conference and Kaiser Permanente's resolution with labor. Join us as we examine many other topics surrounding the latest developments in healthcare! Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI Report for September (BLS Report) // https://bit.ly/3QtjNIQDEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine (DEA Report) // https://bit.ly/406XxYrHealth care ‘game-changer’? Feds boost care for homeless Americans (CNN) // https://bit.ly/407tyzC23andMe User Data Stolen in Credential Stuffing Attack (HIPAA Journal) // https://bit.ly/404rGayMain Street Health Announces $315M Round to Expand Into 26 States (Company Release) // https://bit.ly/45FXtzGDr. Marc Harrison tapped as CEO of General Catalyst's latest company (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/406GANEDelfi Diagnostics launches blood-based lung cancer screening test (Fierce Biotech) // https://bit.ly/46DNYCCAfter historic strike, Kaiser Permanente workers win 21% raise over 4 years (NPR) // https://bit.ly/3Q7FXyECA healthcare workers to get $25 an hour after Newsom approves minimum wage (LA Times) // https://bit.ly/3Fn79oiDialysis stocks slide after Ozempic trial's success in treating kidney disease (Morningstar) // https://bit.ly/3FrkLyU------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In this episode, Marcus and Vic discussed several significant events currently taking place. One notable development is the closure of many Carta startups, indicating a challenging period for the industry. Additionally, Representative Matt Gaetz's push to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position created anticipation for an intense confrontation between McCarthy and his conservative opponents. Moreover, the Kaiser Union Workers Strike emerged as the largest healthcare walkout in U.S. history, with more than 75,000 employees participating in the strike due to wage and staffing disputes.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Here’s What Happens Now That Gaetz Has Moved to Oust McCarthy (NYT) // https://bit.ly/3Q7uhxkRepublicans Scalise, Jordan & Hern Jump Into Speaker Race After McCarthy Ouster (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3S62xurSmall Business Bankruptcies Rising at Worst Pace Since Pandemic (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3Q5h9Yn543 Carta startups have shut down so far in 2023 (LinkedIn) // https://bit.ly/3F8e5W0Commure and Athelas Combine (General Catalyst release) // https://bit.ly/3F5JvMNKaiser Workers Strike, Mounting Largest U.S. Healthcare Walkout on Record (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3F77lI7These Employers Took On Healthcare Costs and the Fight Got Nasty (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3F77paP------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In Episode 22 of Health:Further, we'll be covering a range of topics, including:Rite Aid plans to shutter stores in bankruptcy, and private equity-owned healthcare companies are merging in a $3 billion deal. The broken business model in the pharmaceutical industry hinders the development of new antibiotics, and a shortage of a life-saving cancer therapy persists. Elevance and Blue Cross Louisiana halt a proposed $2.5 billion deal. The FTC sues a private equity-backed anesthesia provider and Amazon for alleged monopolistic practices in the online marketplace. And many more! Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Rite Aid Plans to Shut Down Hundreds of Stores in Bankruptcy (WSJ) Private Equity-Owned Healthcare Companies to Join in $3 Billion Merger (WSJ)The World Needs New Antibiotics, but the Business Model Is Broken (WSJ)This Cancer Therapy is Lifesaving, but There Isn’t Enough of It (WSJ)Elevance, Blue Cross Louisiana halt $2.5B proposed deal (Modern Healthcare)FTC Sues Large Private-Equity-Backed Anesthesia Provider (Modern Healthcare)FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging Illegal Online-Marketplace Monopoly (WSJ)Amazon’s Thin Profit Margins and Growing Competition Undercuts the FTC’s Case (WSJ)Google Trial Spills Details on Search Engine’s Deals With Apple, & Samsung (WSJ)How a government shutdown affects Medicare, Medicaid benefits (Washington Post)------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurther

In Episode 21 of Health:Further, we'll be covering a range of topics, including:"Republicans and the Lifesaving Government Initiative": Twenty years ago, the Republican Party initiated a groundbreaking government program that has had a profound impact on global AIDS prevention, saving a remarkable 25 million lives to date—equivalent to the entire population of Australia. However, there are concerns about whether Republicans will continue to support and uphold this medical triumph."Instacart's Valuation and Investor Woes": Instacart, a prominent startup in the grocery delivery industry, is currently aiming for a valuation of up to $10 billion. This represents a significant decrease from its peak valuation of $39 billion during the previous startup funding frenzy two years ago. Consequently, many investors who contributed nearly $1 billion during Instacart's last three funding rounds are now facing potential losses."Labor Strike Looms over Kaiser Permanente": In a recent development, tens of thousands of workers at Kaiser Permanente have voted to authorize a potential labor strike. The strike may be implemented if no contract deal is reached by September 30.And many more! Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Fed Holds Rates Steady but Pencils In One More Hike This Year (WSJ)Instacart IPO Is an Expensive Lesson for Venture Firms (WSJ)PEPFAR: AIDS Program renewal (NYT Op-ed) Elevance PBM CarelonRx launches prescription cost savings program (Healthcare Finance News) Carelon WebsiteLabor strike authorization at Kaiser (Fierce Healthcare)Kaiser Management Response (Press Release) FTC Chair Lina Khan to crack down on 'below radar' deals (Yahoo)5 Member FTC Commission: working with only 3------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

In episode 20 of Health:Further, we'll be covering some interesting topics, including:Walgreens teaming up with Pearl Health, a primary care enablement tech company, to expand its efforts in value-based care.The steep rise in health insurance costs, with experts predicting the biggest increase in over a decade, which could have a major impact on businesses and their employees in 2024.An advisory panel to the FDA unanimously agreed that a common decongestant ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold medicines is actually ineffective. This could potentially lead to a ban on the ingredient phenylephrine and the removal of hundreds of products from store shelves.And many more! Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI Report for August (BLS)An Important Shift in Fed Officials’ Rate Stance Is Under Way (WSJ) Walgreens inks deal with Pearl Health on value-based care (Modern Healthcare)Health-Insurance Costs Are Taking Biggest Jumps in Years (WSJ)Generic Drugs Should Be Cheap, but PBMs Are Charging Thousands (WSJ)Cost Plus DrugsPeople Rely on Laxatives So Much, There Aren’t Enough to Go Around (WSJ)A Decongestant in Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work at All, an F.D.A. Panel Says (NYT)Columbia Ignored Women, Undermined Prosecutors and Protected a Predator for over 20 Years (ProPublica)See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil (Esquire)------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

Episode 19 was recorded during the Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellowship Reunion in Chicago, IL. This special episode is presented in partnership with Portal Innovations and their podcast, Lab Rats to Unicorns, hosted by Portal Innovations Founder and CEO, John Flavin.John is the Founder and CEO of Portal Innovations, a premier venture development engine that builds and invests in life sciences ventures. Portal Innovations helps exceptional innovators build their companies and surround entrepreneurs with the resources and community they need.During this discussion, Marcus Whitney and John Flavin co-host two panels to discuss healthcare innovation and health equity, including a focus on macro environment impact.Panelists include:Anna Haghgooie - Managing Director at ValtruisMichael Gray - Partner at Neal Gerber & EisenbergDr. Kameron Matthews - Chief Health Officer at Cityblock Health and Family PhysicianDr. Kedar Mate - President and CEO at The Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

In episode 18 of Health:Further, we will dive into various topics. Firstly, we will examine the 4.20 percent increase in the Redbook Index in the United States for the week ending August 26, 2023, compared to the same week in the previous year. Additionally, we will discuss Questa Capital's successful closure of a $397 million Healthcare Venture Fund. We will also be exploring HCA Healthcare's recent pilot program, which equipped 75 emergency room physicians across four hospitals with Google's AI technology through an ongoing partnership with Google Cloud and Augmedix, a specialized tech company focusing on ambient medical documentation. Don't miss out on this episode; feel free to rate it if you find it enjoyable!------🔎RESOURCES🔎REDBOOK RETAIL SALES INDEX // https://bit.ly/3PnQqXQBLS: JOB OPENINGS AND LABOR TURNOVER SUMMARY (JOLTS) // https://bit.ly/3Pk6F8cQUESTA CAPITAL CLOSES HEALTHCARE VENTURE FUND AT $397 MILLION (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3PmWfVgSTARTUPS ARE HITTING A FUNDING WALL AFTER SEED STAGE (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3Entl16EXPENSIVE DRUGS TARGETED FOR FIRST U.S. PRICE NEGOTIATIONS (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3Enq5mjTHE HIGH COST OF PRICE CONTROLS ON ELIQUIS AND OTHER DRUGS (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3L5ROf9NOT EVERYTHING WE CALL CANCER SHOULD BE CALLED CANCER (NYT) // https://nyti.ms/3qWy4UhWEALTHY PEOPLE ARE GETTING FULL-BODY SCANS. EARLY DETECTION OR UNNECESSARY? (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3R3evEkPROVIDERS CONFRONT RACIAL BIAS ENGRAINED IN EHRS (MODERN HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/3qVwORoMOVEIT BREACH HITS JOHNS HOPKINS, OTHER HEALTH SYSTEMS (MODERN HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/44zQuYLHCA COLLABORATES WITH GOOGLE TO BRING GENERATIVE AI TO HOSPITALS (FIERCE HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/3qMBN6Y------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

In episode 17, we will be discussing various topics including the recent developments in Truepill, a startup that handles the shipment of prescription drugs for online pharmacies like Hims, Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, and GoodRx. According to a recent filing from Prime Unicorn Index, Truepill has authorized a significant reduction of over 90% in the price of some of its shares compared to their peak in 2021. Additionally, the escalating labor costs, rising interest rates, and impending federal staffing minimums are causing an increasing number of nursing homes and senior living operators to file for bankruptcy. Moreover, the introduction of a new 1% tax on stock buybacks is leading to a rise in companies' projected tax burdens, amounting to over $3.5 billion in the first half of the year among major U.S. public companies.------🔎RESOURCES🔎TRUEPILL LOSES 90% OF SHARE VALUE (THE INFORMATION) // https://bit.ly/45NJ0m3TRUEPILL’S CEO OUT AS TROUBLES MOUNT AT TECH-ENABLED PHARMACY (FORBES) // https://bit.ly/45MwbZgCRACKS DEEPEN FOR AMERICA’S BIGGEST HOSPITAL LANDLORD (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3QWGup7HOSPITAL DEAL GONE BUST PUTS REAL-ESTATE FIRM IN SPOTLIGHT (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3skoavVBANKRUPTCIES IN TROUBLED NURSING HOME INDUSTRY (MODERN HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/45pJZZPBORROWERS WITH $39 BILLION IN STUDENT LOANS FINALLY SEE RELIEF (FORBES) // https://bit.ly/47IxtGpFIDELITY COLLEGE REPORT // https://bit.ly/47RIchCNEW BUYBACK TAX HITS COMPANIES WITH $3.5 BILLION BURDEN (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3stjiVoHOW A SMALL GENDER CLINIC LANDED IN A POLITICAL STORM (NYT) // https://bit.ly/45ocUgP------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

The fastest growing company in the US is solving healthcare's biggest challenge. Many health systems are pulling back from venture capital. The consequences of Medicaid's unwinding of continuous coverage are overwhelming. Prior authorization reduction is equal to nearly 20 percent of volume overall. We're taking an in-depth look at these topics and more in Episode 16.------🔎RESOURCES🔎AMERICA'S FASTEST-GROWING COMPANY IS TACKLING THE GREATEST CHALLENGE IN HEALTH CARE (INC) // https://bit.ly/3smbzIU MOONLAKE IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS HAS GREAT PROMISE FOR INFLAMMATORY SKIN CONDITIONS (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3PcChN7HOSPITALS ARE DIALING BACK ON VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTING (STAT) // https://bit.ly/45vKh0QCONSUMER FINANCIAL HEALTH IN 7 CHARTS (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3qB5rf5DISCOVER STOCK DROPS AFTER CEO ROGER HOCHSCHILD'S EXIT (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/45vKq4oHOW STATES CAN THOUGHTFULLY UNWIND MEDICAID COVERAGE (BOSTON GLOBE) // https://bit.ly/44aw08IHOW DO WE FIX THE SCANDAL THAT IS AMERICAN HEALTH CARE? (NYT) // https://bit.ly/3KQZBx5PRISMA HEALTH, UNITED HEALTHCARE NEGOTIATE OVER HEALTH COVERAGE (WYFF) // https://bit.ly/47AER6CUHG CUTTING PREAUTHORIZATION OF CLAIMS // https://bit.ly/3KOvQwR ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the CPI rose 3.2% in July from year-ago levels, a slight increase from June’s 3.0%, but well below last summer’s peak of 9.1%. Americans’ collective credit-card bill rose to $1.03 trillion from $986 billion in the first quarter, according to the household debt report released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. While AI’s abilities continue to improve, chatbots are turning into companions? What that means for the future of human interaction.------🔎RESOURCES🔎CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) JULY BLS REPORT // https://www.bls.gov/cpi/CHINA DEFLATION THREAT GROWS - BLOOMBERG // https://bit.ly/45pQ0oYMAERSK REPORTS Q2 FINANCIAL RESULTS IN DIFFICULT MARKET CONDITIONS // https://bit.ly/3s4IK3jBANK STOCKS SLIDE AFTER MOODY’S DOWNGRADE (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/45mvVjeBREAKING DOWN THE WORST EARNINGS QUARTER IN YEARS - WSJ // https://bit.ly/45phDON CREDIT-CARD DEBT HITS $1 TRILLION (MARKETWATCH) // https://bit.ly/45acyu3 MEDICARE’S FY24 FINAL RULE FOR INPATIENT PAYMENTS - HFMA // https://bit.ly/3DTXHIoTHE OTHER A.I.: ARTIFICIAL INTIMACY WITH YOUR CHATBOT FRIEND (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/4555RtgONLY 6% OF HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE GENERATIVE AI STRATEGY (MODERN HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/3QBnWdRWEGOVY SHOWS POSITIVE RESULTS IN REDUCING RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR (MARKETWATCH) // https://bit.ly/3DSbdfnKFF HEALTH TRACKING POLL JULY 2023 // https://bit.ly/3DQpWYr------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

CA Nonprofit Hospitals are turning to bankruptcy for leverage against the State. Markets are pointing down after Fitch Ratings downgraded the United States’ AAA long-term credit rating. While CVS Health is cutting approx. 5,000 jobs to save on costs amid its ongoing push into healthcare delivery. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT HOSPITALS TURN TO BANKRUPTCY FOR LEVERAGE AGAINST STATE // https://on.wsj.com/3YluZcA FITCH’S WARNING ABOUT AMERICA’S FISCAL FUTURE // https://bit.ly/3OGoBcPCVS HEALTH CUTS 5,000 CORPORATE JOBS AMID PUSH TO 'REPRIORITIZE' HEALTHCARE // https://bit.ly/47lCJQ4CVS REPORTS STRONGER DEMAND AMID COST-CUTTING PUSH // https://bit.ly/3qfScAtOZEMPIC SHOWS PROMISE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT FOR ADDICTION // https://bit.ly/43QqhooEMPLOYERS CUT OFF ACCESS TO WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS FOR WORKERS // https://bit.ly/3QurmPE ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

The Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement suggesting that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Analysts warn that bankruptcies and defaults could jump as the world adjusts to higher interest rates. Regional lenders are cutting back on some lending to preserve capital. While Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services have dropped their plans to merge, marking the second failed combination attempt between the nonprofit health systems over the last decade. A lot to unpack on this episode of Health:Further! Check out the links below for details on this discussion.------🔎RESOURCES🔎FEDERAL RESERVE ISSUES FOMC STATEMENT // https://bit.ly/3DzqOArUS FED: DISTRESSED FIRMS AND THE LARGE EFFECTS OF MONETARY POLICY TIGHTENINGS // https://bit.ly/456OhocNYT: CREDIT MARKETS ARE CREAKING, CREATING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY // https://bit.ly/456Oo36WSJ: YELLOW FIRST ARTICLE // https://bit.ly/3OwHW00WSJ: YELLOW SECOND ARTICLE // https://bit.ly/3OBcXQxUS BEA: GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, SECOND QUARTER 2023 // https://bit.ly/43NqxEPPACWEST & BANC OF CALIFORNIA - MERGER OF EQUALS // https://bit.ly/476SDxwWSJ: BANKS ARE GOING ON A DIET // https://bit.ly/479AGOHWSJ: A WINNING BET FOR PENSION FUNDS GOES COLD // https://bit.ly/451xiDSMARKETWATCH: HCA BEATS EARNINGS AND BOOSTS OUTLOOK, BUT STOCK FALLS // https://bit.ly/3DyhrkrNYT - OPINION: HOSPITAL MARKET CONSOLIDATION IS BAD FOR PATIENTS // https://bit.ly/3ObXgOeMODERN HEALTHCARE: SANFORD HEALTH, FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES CALL OFF PROPOSED MERGER // https://bit.ly/3Ow94fs------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

Vic interviews his friend Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking at Ziegler. Grant has over 30 years of investment banking experience and has dedicated the majority of his career to advising HCIT and tech-enabled outsourced services companies with particular focus on transactions with telehealth companies.------🔎RESOURCES🔎ZIEGLER TELEHEALTH INDUSTRY RESEARCH: PART IV // https://www.ziegler.com/telehealth-part-iv/GRANT CHAMBERLAIN - LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-chamberlain-14430099/------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

The Fed’s regulatory chief recently weighed in on a path to improvement following a string of midsize bank failures. Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide medication was recently under the WSJ spotlight for its surprising results. Rite Aid’s stock just hit a record low. We’re discussing these topics and more in Episode 11.------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI REPORT // https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf ADP JOBS REPORT // https://adpemploymentreport.com/JOLTS REPORT // https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htmREDBOOK RETAIL REPORT // https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/redbook-indexBANKS ARE GOING TO NEED MORE CAPITAL (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3pNXG5eLILLY'S RETATRUTIDE SHOWS BENEFITS ON FATTY LIVER DISEASE (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3XRDyLXRITE-AID DEBT CONCERNS (MARKETWATCH) // https://bit.ly/3rAYlasMARCUS WHITNEY: BANKING STRUGGLES ARE LIMITING HEALTHCARE INNOVATION (HFMA) // https://bit.ly/44J4gZo------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

Marcus interviews his fellow national HFMA board member, Dave Johnson, founder and CEO of 4Sight Health. Dave is a prolific writer on healthcare's pro-market transformation. He is the author-in-residence at MATTER, the Chicago-based healthcare incubator, and published the critically acclaimed book Market vs. Medicine: America's Epic Fight for Better, Affordable Healthcare in 2016. McGraw-Hill published Dave's book The Customer Revolution in Healthcare: Delivering Smarter, Kinder, Affordable Care for All in September 2019.------🔎RESOURCES🔎4SIGHT HEALTH // https://www.4sighthealth.com/DAVE ON HFMA // https://www.hfma.org/author/david-johnson/------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

SCOTUS has rejected use of race in higher education, which brings up a reflection on what we learned during the pandemic and the result of compounding generational discrimination. A new MDMA PTSD treatment is on the rise, while the health value of Ozempic use is being questioned. We’re covering these topics and more in Episode 9.------🔎RESOURCES🔎SCOTUS DECISION // https://bloom.bg/3r1UfrIMAPS RAISING $85M FOR MDMA TREATMENT // https://on.wsj.com/3PBDOg4MAPS B CORP SITE // https://mapsbcorp.com/OZEMPIC: THIN BUT NOT NECESSARILY HEALTHY // https://on.wsj.com/3pv1xUA------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney cover an array of trending topics including the Aledade capital raise, the letter from Senators Warren and Welch to Amazon regarding Amazon Clinic, the ASGE AI Task Force, and more.------🔎RESOURCES🔎ALEDADE CAPITAL RAISE // https://www.finsmes.com/2023/06/aledade-raises-260m-in-series-f-financing.html AMAZON CLINIC HOMEPAGE // https://amzn.to/3XufYENAMAZON DATA & PRIVACY WASHINGTON POST // https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/01/amazon-clinic-hipaa-privacy/ LETTER FROM SENATORS WARREN AND WELCH TO AMAZON // https://politi.co/3r3auF2 ASPEN IDEAS: HEALTH SCHEDULE // https://www.aspenideas.org/schedule AI OVERRIDES NURSE JUDGMENT WSJ // https://on.wsj.com/431npob AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY FORMS AI TASK FORCE TO USE AI BUT “KEEP THE GUARDRAILS ON” // https://bit.ly/3NPC9SM ASGE AI TASK FORCE // https://bit.ly/3NtneMT------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney are joined by special guest Aaron Gani from BehaVR, Inc. for a discussion on the Digital Therapeutics space. We're also covering the "hawkish" Fed pause, a sign of increasing patient volumes from UHG, and more.------🔎RESOURCES🔎BEHAVR // https://www.behavr.com/DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS ALLIANCE // https://dtxalliance.org/ALLISON BARR ALLEN - TWITTER // https://twitter.com/abarrallenCPI SUMMARY FROM US BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS // https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htmFRED - BANK TERM FUNDING PROGRAM // https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/H41RESPPALDKNWWWESTFIELD SAN FRANCISCO CENTRE - OWNER WALKS AWAY // https://on.wsj.com/3r0a2YaUHG PRESS RE INCREASING COSTS // https://bit.ly/3Jxz8nK------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney discuss the Sequoia Capital split, the NEDA Chatbot mishap, Optum's bid for Amedisys, and more.------🔎RESOURCES🔎SEQUOIA BREAKUP WSJ // https://on.wsj.com/3qSRHvZHOW A CHATBOT WENT ROGUE WSJ // https://bit.ly/3NoVSr7FERTILITY STARTUP BUNNII SHUTTERS // https://bit.ly/43ZCoAuOPTUM BIDDING FOR AMEDISYS (FIERCE) // https://bit.ly/3Jx5Gyf------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔 https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney cover recent trending topics in healthcare including the Theranos scandal, CommonSpirit’s quarterly report, VC news from WSJ, the PCE index increase, and more.

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney explore the recent sale of Pear Therapeutics and what this situation means for the road ahead in the digital therapeutics space. Also included in the discussion is an in-depth look at a recent call to action from Andreessen Horowitz.

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney discuss recent developments in healthcare including details around the KKR/Envision bankruptcy situation, the debt ceiling crisis, advancements in AI tech and impact on healthcare, and more.

Emily Evans joins co-hosts Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney for the discussion in Episode 2. Emily serves as the Health Policy Resident Expert at Hedgeye Risk Management, an independent research firm with a focus on all areas of the economy. Emily describes herself as a “tour guide and translator” for investors and individuals in the healthcare and health policy space.Our discussion explores many trending topics around US Health Policy including home health, CMS, the Chevron Deference, what’s happening at Capitol Hill, and more.

Healthcare VCs and Jumpstart Health Investors co-founders Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney dive into the history of Health:Further and the purpose of the relaunch. We’re also covering the rise of federal fund rates, market trends, new innovations, what needs to change, and how Health:Further will play a role in keeping the discussion moving forward.