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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. 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. Visit us at www.CareTalkPodcast.com
Episodes
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Pharmaceutical Sales in a Cookieless World w/ Provalytics CEO, Jeff Greenfield | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics, dives deep into the future of pharmaceutical marketing in a…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.What is Kamala Harris’ Stance on Healthcare?
Send us Fan Mail Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has positioned herself as a strong advocate for female reproductive rights and progressive policies. As…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Empowering Patients with Digital Therapeutics w/ Sidekick's Tryggvi Thorgeirsson | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Digital therapeutics have experienced both significant promise and industry failures in equal measure. That being said, according to a recent…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Decoding JD Vance’s Healthcare Policy
Send us Fan Mail With JD Vance recently announced as Trump's running mate, many are seeking answers to where he stands on issues such as the opioid crisis…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Finding Courage Through Mental Health Struggles w/ Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy
Send us Fan Mail Recent political events have brought mental and cognitive health into the national spotlight. As more Americans confront mental health crises…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Personalized Solutions to Gen Z’s Mental Health Crisis w/ Wave Founder and CEO Sarah Adler | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Generation Z faces profound challenges, grappling with both a surge in behavioral health diagnoses and a deep-seated distrust of the…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Empowering Patients Through Whole Person Care w/ Dr. Michael Cantor & Catherine Tabaka | Executive Feature
Send us Fan Mail In this installment of CareTalk: Executive Features, host David Williams is joined by Matrix Medical Network’s CEO Catherine Tabaka and Chief…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Reversing the Rapid Rise of Antibiotic Resistance w/ Taxis CEO, Greg Mario | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise, and common treatments are rapidly becoming ineffective. The UNEP reports that by 2050, up to…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Improving Patient Support with Conversational AI
Send us Fan Mail AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in healthcare as providers look to cut costs and speed up patient response times. However, a study by…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Transforming the System with Accountable Care w/ President of CVS Accountable Care and Senior Vice President of CVS Health, Mohamed Diab | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Traditional medical systems frequently focus on treating patients only after their conditions have become severe. This approach often results…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Why Homelessness is a Public Health Crisis
Send us Fan Mail A recent Supreme Court ruling has granted local officials the authority to arrest homeless individuals found sleeping in public spaces…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Evolving Long-Term Mental Health Solutions w/ Red Rock Capital Business Builder, Rocco Coniglio | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, host David Williams is joined by Rocco Coniglio, Business Builder for Red Rock Capital and Advisory, to…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How AI is Transforming Prescription Efficiency
Send us Fan Mail A simple Tylenol order can require up to 62 clicks for approval in certain medical systems. Inefficiencies like this can extend far beyond…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Can Cavities Be Detected Before They Start? w/ Cavisense CEO, Jordan Rubinson | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Coping with a tooth cavity is a universally dreaded experience. But what if we could detect and treat them before they cause trouble? In this…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Are Medical Monopolies Cause for Concern?
Send us Fan Mail Concerns are growing in Terre Haute, Indiana, following the recent merger of two major hospitals. In Q1 2024 alone, hospital mergers and…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Fibroblasts and the Forefront of Regenerative Medicine w/ Fibrobiologics CEO, Pete O'Heeron | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Are stem-cell treatments the future of self-therapy and regenerative medicine? Or is there something better? In the latest episode of…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Is the Bird Flu the Next Global Pandemic?
Send us Fan Mail Just a few short years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, leaving economies in tatters, claiming millions of lives…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Why Value-Based Care is the Future of Healthcare w/ Tufts Medicine President, Emily Young and Navvis President and CEO, Courtney Fortner | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail The healthcare system is in freefall with rising costs, worse care, and frayed patient-provider relationships. Is value-based care the cure?…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.The Ethics of Social Media Medicine
Send us Fan Mail Physicians are increasingly leveraging social media platforms like TikTok, X, and Facebook to share their insights and opinions. Alongside…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How Optimizing Medicines Can Lower Costs w/ DecisionRx President and CFO, Travis Morgan | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Travis Morgan (President and CFO, DecisionRX) delves into the underlying reason for soaring costs and medication failures. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How Calm App is Innovating Mental Wellness
Send us Fan Mail Anxiety and depression in the US have surged, and consequently, poor sleep habits have increased as well. According to Gallup, over 17% of…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.What is The Worth of Gene Therapy w/ ICER President & CEO, Sarah K. Emond, MPP | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Sarah Emond (President and CEO, ICER) delves into the efficacy of gene therapy in enhancing patient outcomes and discusses the necessary…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Summer Safety: Seasonal Risks and Tips
Send us Fan Mail With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it's time to dust off those BBQ grills, lace up those hiking boots, and dive into all the fun that comes…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How Employers Impact Access to Care w/ Employer Coalition on Health President & CEO, Eileen McAnneny | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Eileen McAnneny (CEO, Employer Coalition on Health) discusses the importance of employers in the healthcare ecosystem and how they play an…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Should Nurses Feel Threatened by AI?
Send us Fan Mail Nurses in San Francisco are protesting the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Nurses elsewhere are complaining, too, claiming that…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Empowering Hospitals with AI-Enhanced IT w/ Spikewell CEO, BK Nayak, PhD | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail BK Nayak, PhD (CEO, Spikewell) discusses how hospitals are grappling with significant IT hurdles and how his company helps hospitals with IT…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Why Walmart Threw in The Towel on Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail Walmart Health is closing. That’s a big reversal for a company that was poised to shake up healthcare and raises questions about whether other…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.A Better Approach To Population Health w/ Mark C. Clement | Executive Feature
Send us Fan Mail Population health flips the usual model of US healthcare on its head. Instead of waiting until patients get sick and then billing on a…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Making Mental Health More Convenient w/ Mindful Care CEO, Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA (CEO, Mindful Care) discusses the challenges of access to care in mental health and his company's mission to focus on the…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Is TikTok a Threat to Public Health?
Send us Fan Mail Is TikTok a threat to public health? That was one of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (IL-08) concerns when he co-sponsored the bill that…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Epic, Particle Health, and The Patient Data Dilemma
Send us Fan Mail Electronic medical record giant Epic has accused interoperability company Particle Health of violating HIPAA and putting patient medical…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How Do Health Plans Ensure Access & Affordability? w/ Massachusetts Association of Health Plans CEO, Lora M. Pellegrini, ESQ | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Lora M. Pellegrini, ESQ (President & CEO, Massachusetts Association of Health Plans) discusses the role of health plans in the healthcare…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Using AI to Improve Drug Testing Accuracy
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jonathan Baktari is a triple-board certified physician, a successful healthcare entrepreneur, and, is an avid podcaster, too. What can he…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.The Missing Piece in Healthcare: Reliability in Care Delivery w/Lumeon CEO & Founder, Robbie Hughes | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Robbie Hughes (Founder & CEO, Lumeon) discusses the chaotic and wasteful nature of healthcare, and how his company brings predictability and…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer?
Send us Fan Mail First, it was Olivia Munn, then Kate Middleton. A rash of high-profile people under 50 have been getting cancer and many people are worried…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Making Eye Care More Accessible With Next Gen Eye Testing w/Eyebot Co-Founder & CEO, Matthias Hofmann | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Matthias Hofmann (Co-Founder & CEO, eyebot) discusses the significant expenses and inconvenience associated with traditional eye exams, and…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.What To Make Of The Steward-Optum Deal
Send us Fan Mail Steward Health Care is floundering, and its hospitals are in danger of closing. Now Optum has emerged as a buyer for Steward’s physician…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Defending Your Medical Data & Wallet From Fraud w/ HealthLock CEO, Scott Speranza | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Scott Speranza (CEO, HealthLock) discusses how his company helps protect against medical fraud and privacy intrusions, organizes and audits…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Transforming Obesity Treatment & Perception w/ Dr. Katherine Saunders
Send us Fan Mail Ozempic and Wegovy are all the rage as everyone tries to lose weight. But despite the epidemic of obesity, very few physicians are trained to…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Enhancing Value-Based Care With Surgical ACOs w/ Caresyntax Co-Founder & CEO, Dennis Kogan | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Dennis Kogan (Co-Founder & CEO, Caresyntax) discusses how his company empowers surgeons and providers to improve patient outcomes, enhance…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Black Mental Health: Healing The Invisible Ache w/ Courtney B. Vance
Send us Fan Mail Talking about mental health is no longer taboo, but somehow Black men are still left out of the conversation. Enter Emmy Award-winning actor…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Disrupting Fertility Care with Global Clinicians w/ The IVF Guide Founder & CEO, Julia Paget | HealthBiz Briefs
Send us Fan Mail Julia Paget (Founder & CEO, The IVF Guide) discusses how her company is changing fertility care by operating as a global hub of independent…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Change Breach & Healthcare's Cyber Threats w/ Greg Garcia
Send us Fan Mail Change Healthcare, which processes 15 billion healthcare claims per year, was knocked out by a cyberattack in February. It’s still not back…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Is Behavioral Healthcare Doomed or Salvageable? w/ Kyle Talcott & Missy Krasner
Send us Fan Mail Behavioral healthcare should work for everyone, but too often it’s inaccessible, stigmatized, unreimbursed, and disconnected from physical…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Improving Healthcare Outcomes With a Hybrid Approach w/ Carta Healthcare Co-Founder, Matt Hollingsworth | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hollingsworth (Co-Founder, Carta Healthcare) discusses how his company is dedicated to harnessing the combined strength of people…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.What Alabama's IVF Ruling Means for Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos, created for in-vitro fertilization –are children. The immediate result is to stop IVF in…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Revolutionizing Home-Based Post-Acute Care w/ tango CEO, Brian Lobley | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail Brian Lobley(CEO, tango) discusses how his company provides post-acute management services, enabling payer and provider strategies to ensure…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Can Personalized Medicine Live Up To It's Potential?
Send us Fan Mail Everyone wants care tailored specifically to them, and that’s the promise of personalized medicine. Technologies like genomic sequencing…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Turning Unstructured Data Into Clinical Insights w/ Clinithink CEO, Chris Tackaberry | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail Chris Tackaberry (Co-Founder & CEO, Clinithink) discusses how his company's AI technology delivers rapid intelligence from unstructured…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Does Healthcare Have an Ageism Problem?
Send us Fan Mail Does American society simply not care about old people? That’s the argument put forth by elder advocates who cite indifference toward COVID-19…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Making Health AI More Collaborative w/ Health Universe CEO, Dan Caron | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail Dan Caron (Founder & CEO, Health Universe) discusses how his company created a collaborative platform that brings together data scientists and…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.From Boom to Bust: Steward Health’s Financial Crisis
Send us Fan Mail The financial crisis at Steward Health Care is shaking up the Massachusetts healthcare system. Steward’s 9 Massachusetts hospitals with 16,000…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How Proscia Accelerates Pathology With AI w/Co-Founder & CEO, David West | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail David West (Co-Founder & CEO, Proscia) discusses how his company uses AI to accelerate breakthroughs in pathology. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Optimizing Healthcare Mobility with 5G Hybrid Networks w/ Michael Feld | Executive Feature
Send us Fan Mail Advanced computing and communications technologies offer tremendous promise for patient care, but turning that promise into reality requires…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Advancing Healthcare Accessibility With Analytics & AI w/ Rajesh Subramaniam, ResultsCX | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail Rajesh Subramaniam (MD & CEO, ResultsCX) discusses how advanced analytics and AI can make healthcare more accessible, efficient and effective…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Can the US Learn From Canadian Healthcare?
Send us Fan Mail Canada spends half as much on healthcare as the US but outcomes are at least as good and lifespans are longer. Americans –including most…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.From AI to Rx: What's in Store for 2024 | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail HealthBiz Brief host, David Williams, forecasts 2024 healthcare business trends. Listen to our 2024 healthcare predictions episode here…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Takeaways from the 2024 JPM Healthcare Conference
Send us Fan Mail The rain was falling in San Francisco last week. But somehow inside the JPM Morgan Healthcare conference, it was sunny, or at least a lot…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Addressing Health Equity During a Crisis w/ Tom Cotter, Healthcare Ready | HealthBiz Brief
Send us Fan Mail Tom Cotter (President & Executive Director, Healthcare Ready) discusses how to avoid patient disruptions amid crisis by forging partnerships…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Is The JPM Healthcare Conference Still Relevant?
Send us Fan Mail It’s mid-January, so it must be time for the JP Morgan Healthcare conference, where tens of thousands of biotech and healthcare companies and…