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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.Healthcare in a Divided Congress
Send us Fan Mail 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…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.The Career of Dr. Anthony Fauci
Send us Fan Mail 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…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Bruce Broussard on Catalyzing Change Through Crisis
Send us Fan Mail Unprecedented speed, collaboration, efficiency and results, all driving innovation: this is what healthcare has accomplished in the last few…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Ben Leonard, Health Technology Reporter, Politico
Send us Fan Mail Ben Leonard (Health Technology Reporter, Politico), joins the show to chat digital health happenings in the federal government and the…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Brigham Hyde, CEO, Atropos
Send us Fan Mail Brigham Hyde (CEO, Atropos), joins the show to discuss how his company is using real world evidence to close the gap with patient-specific…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Jason Gorevic, CEO, Teladoc Health
Send us Fan Mail 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…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Walter Jin, Chairman & CEO, Pager
Send us Fan Mail Walter Jin (Chairman & CEO, Pager) joins the show to chat about virtual care, care coordination, care management, collaboration, artificial…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Caitlin Donovan, Global Head of Uber Health
Send us Fan Mail 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: Healthcare. Unfiltered.CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Noah Lang, CEO & Co-Founder, Stride Health
Send us Fan Mail Noah Lang (CEO & Co-Founder, Stride Health) joins the show to discuss health benefits for gig workers. This episode is part of our "CareTalk @…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Sachin Jain, CEO, Scan Health Plan
Send us Fan Mail 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…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Jason Kander on Treating PTSD in Veterans
Send us Fan Mail Jason Kander, author of “The Quiet Storm,” joins CareTalk to discuss treating PTSD in war veterans. TOPICS (1:00) Why Jason decided to join…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Ro Khanna on What's Wrong With Medicare Advantage
Send us Fan Mail California Congressman, Ro Khanna, joins CareTalk to discuss why he believes Medicare Advantage is “just private insurance that profits by…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Will The Inflation Reduction Act Really Cut Drug Prices?
Send us Fan Mail The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden in August, includes several provisions to lower prescription drug…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How Telehealth is Changing Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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The United States of Care
Send us Fan Mail Natalie Davis joins CareTalk to discuss how her organization, the United Stated States of Care, is building a better and more equitable…
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Why Medicare Part B Premiums Are Going Down
Send us Fan Mail Starting in 2023, Medicare Part B premiums are set to decrease for most beneficiaries. While this may seem like good news at first glance…
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What Is Amazon Doing In Healthcare?
Send us Fan Mail Between the closure of Amazon Care and the recent acquisition of One Medical, Amazon has been making significant moves in healthcare this…
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Preventive Care After the PrEP Ruling
Send us Fan Mail A Texas judge ruled that the government could not compel private insurance companies to cover the costs of PrEP, a medication that can greatly…
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Nurse Alice: Making a Career in Nursing
Send us Fan Mail America's favorite nurse, Nurse Alice Benjamin, joins the show to discuss everything from making a career in nursing to the importance of…
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Dr. Peter Hotez on Anti-Science
Send us Fan Mail 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…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.What To Do About Medical Debt?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Why is Healthcare So Expensive in the United States?
Send us Fan Mail Why is healthcare so expensive in the United States? The rising cost of healthcare is one of the most pressing problems facing the United…
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.How Did COVID Affect Mental Health?
Send us Fan Mail As the COVID pandemic continues to ravage the United States, healthcare professionals are beginning to grapple with a new and unexpected…
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988 Hotline Arrives for Mental Health
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Build Back Better Becomes a Healthcare Bill
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Zeke Emanuel on Long COVID
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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See, Solve, Scale with Danny Warshay
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of CareTalk, Danny Warshay, author of "See, Solve, Scale" joins the show to discuss the method of unlocking the power of…
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How Roe Decision Affects Women's Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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What is the 340B Program?
Send us Fan Mail Allison Hoffman, Professor of Law at UPenn Law, joins CareTalk to discuss the 340B Program. The 340B drug pricing program requires drug…
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The Third Summer of the Pandemic
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Healthcare and Gun Violence: What Can Be Done?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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LGTBQ+ Health Disparities
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Why is There a Baby Formula Shortage?
Send us Fan Mail Baby formula is an essential for many parents, but the recent recall by Abbott labs has left them scrambling. The company, which is the…
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Edo Banach on Palliative Care & Hospice
Send us Fan Mail Edo Banach (President and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) joins the show to discuss everything you need to know…
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How the Pandemic Changed Primary Care
Send us Fan Mail John & David dig into how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed primary care and explain why telehealth is here to stay. This episode is sponsored…
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The End of the Mask Mandate
Send us Fan Mail What was the cause for mask mandates ending? John and David investigate all of the details that led to the controversial decision. This…
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TED Speaker, Juan Enriquez, on Technology, Genome & Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail Juan Enriquez - academic, businessman, TED Speaker...CareTalk Guest?! Juan Enriquez joins the show to discuss everything from the impact of…
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What is Long COVID?
Send us Fan Mail Long COVID is affecting 8-23 million people in the US. But what is it and why is President Biden pushing the HHS to address it? Subscribe to…
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Judge Ketanji Jackson's Views on Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. John and David discuss Judge Jackson’s healthcare views and…
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Jennifer Schneider: Homeward From Livongo
Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Schneider (CEO, Homeward) joins the show to discuss how she plans to deliver quality healthcare to rural America. Watch this episode…
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Why is Insulin So Expensive?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Episode #131 - KHN's Jordan Rau on Nursing Home Reform
Send us Fan Mail Jordan Rau (Senior Correspondent, Kaiser Health News) joins the show to discuss everything from the state of healthcare journalism, to nursing…
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#130 - Credo Founder Carm Huntress: How Do I Get My Medical Record?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Episode #129 - Why Has Medicaid Grown So Fast?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Episode #128 - Will Amazon Care Fail to Deliver?
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Episode #127 - Justice Breyer's Influence on Healthcare
Send us Fan Mail With Justice Stephen Breyer retiring from the Supreme Court, John and David reflect on his immeasurable influence on US healthcare. Visit us…
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Episode #126 - COVID Tests Joe Rogan & Spotify
Send us Fan Mail There has been growing concern around guests spreading COVID misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience." Neil Young…
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Episode #125 - Trump v. Biden on Healthcare: Year One
Send us Fan Mail Joe Biden's first year of presidency has already come and gone. In this episode, John and David compare the year one healthcare…
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Episode #124 - Alzheimer's, Aduhelm & Medicare: What's Next?
Send us Fan Mail Aduhelm was the first new Alzheimer's treatment approved by the FDA in 18 years. However, its approval proved to be exceptionally…
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Is It Getting Worse to Be a Nurse?
Send us Fan Mail We are nearly two years into the pandemic and there is a lot of dysfunction in our healthcare system. In the midst of the omicron wave, we are…
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Episode #122 - Riding The Omicron Wave
Send us Fan Mail 2022 kicks off with a bang, as COVID 19 cases surge throughout the USA and the rest of the world. But could Omicron be the final big wave…
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Episode #121 - Gen. Stan McChrystal on Risk
Send us Fan Mail General Stanley McChrystal rejoins the show to discuss his new book "Risk" and what US healthcare can learn from it. View this episode on…
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Episode #120 - Year of the Vaccine
Send us Fan Mail In the last episode of the year, John and David look back on the biggest healthcare stories of 2021, "the year of the vaccine." Viagra…
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Episode #119 - Why is COVID Political?
Send us Fan Mail Why is COVID being politicized? Will it lessen over time? In this episode, John and David discuss why COVID is such a politically polarizing…
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Episode #118 - Jessica DaMassa & Matthew Holt: Omicron & Other Variants
Send us Fan Mail Jessica Damassa and Matthew Holt, hosts of the Health in 2 Point 00 Podcast, join the show to discuss the Omicron variant, high digital health…
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Episode #117 - Who is Dr. Robert Califf?
Send us Fan Mail President Biden nominated Dr. Robert Califf to lead the FDA. Who is he? Is he a good choice? John and David give you the lowdown. Visit us at…
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Episode #116: Will Biosimilars Cure High Drug Prices?
Send us Fan Mail Many medical experts predict that biosimilars are essential to the future of healthcare. What are they and how will they shake up the…
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Episode #115 - Transforming Community Need into Health Impact
Send us Fan Mail Dan Brillman (CEO, Co-Founder of UniteUs) joins the show to discuss how UniteUs is building healthier communities by connecting health and…
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Episode #114 - What's in the Biden Bill?
Send us Fan Mail John and David dissect President Biden’s Build Back Better Bill and weigh-in on how it could impact healthcare. Visit us at…