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Every week, healthcare VCs and Jumpstart Health Investors co-founders Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney review and unpack the happenings in US Healthcare, finance, technology and policy. With a firm belief that our healthcare system is doomed without entrepreneurship, they work through the mud to find the jewels, highlight headwinds and tailwinds, and bring on the smartest guests to fill in the gaps.
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Links:7:18 - Why This Jobs Report Could Be the Most Pivotal One in Years NYT9:16 - August private payrolls rose by 99,000, smallest gain since 2021 and far below estimates, ADP says CNBC12:25 - Thatch takes in $38M for ICHRA health benefits Axios 13:30 - Lightforce lands $50M for dental devices Axios14:19 - Biden Prepares to Block $14 Billion Steel Deal WSJ17:53 - California Senate Passes Bill to Clamp Down on Private-Equity Healthcare Deals WSJ24:19 - Leaked Reports and Political Heat A...
2:45 - Fed’s Powell Declares ‘Time Has Come’ for Rate Cuts WSJ4:24 - The Geography of Unequal Recovery NYT6:35 - Canada pallet backs order, restoring freight rail operation 8:04 - The IPO Market Gets Cold Feet WSJ9:36 - Nvidia Reports Strong Quarter Amid...13:21 - ApiJect collects $35M for prefilled injection devices Axios14:40 - PitchBook Q2 Healthcare Funds Report PitchBook18:57 - Northwell, Nuvance merger wins state AGs' blessing Fierce Healthcare21:28 - TikTok isn't protected ...
In this episode of the Health Further podcast, hosts Vic and Marcus, along with guest Tarun Kapoor, discuss a range of critical topics in healthcare. The conversation covers the ongoing partnership between Virtua Health and AI tools, focusing on their application in acute care and behavioral health. They explore the challenges of handling increased patient volume and acuity due to demographic shifts, the integration of AI in healthcare settings, particularly in mental health with digital ther...
TIn this episode Vic and Marcus, covers the financial struggles of Generation X nearing retirement, creditor conflicts in cash-strapped companies, and Musk's troubled Twitter takeover. It also addresses labor disputes in Canada and potential chaos from U.S. port strikes, insights from the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium, and advancements in AI for healthcare and medical research. The episode explores key healthcare developments, including surging Mayo Clinic volumes, a nurse strike near the DNC,...
In this episode, Vic and Marcus discuss the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cut, the turnaround in millennials' finances, the availability of hourly workers, layoffs in the retail sector, venture capital trends, healthcare financing, virtual triage, cyberattacks on hospitals, antitrust actions against Google, FDA clearance for digital therapeutics, AI's role in home healthcare, and advancements in quantum computing.3:58 - Inflation Falls Below 3% for First Time Since 2021 NYT5:18 - ...
In this episode, Marcus covers a range of crucial topics, starting with the recent global stock market slide and its impact on the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, followed by a discussion on whether the Fed can still achieve a soft landing as rate cuts approach. He also highlights the market's rebound driven by jobless claims and discusses significant life sciences investments by venBio and TPG. Marcus then turns to healthcare policy, exploring Medicare's new coverage of cutting-edge medical de...
In this episode, Vic and guest host Dr. Erica Oberg delve into integrative and natural medicine, focusing on longevity, chronic disease prevention, and optimizing health through personalized medical approaches. They discuss the role of naturopathic medicine, the importance of proactive health management, and the potential of modern diagnostic tools and treatments like full-body MRIs, genome sequencing, and advanced biomarker testing to enhance wellness and extend health span. Dr. Oberg shares...
In this episode of 'Health Further,' hosts Marcus and Vic discuss key topics, including national healthcare events, the impact of interest rates on inflation and employment, trends in commercial property foreclosures, the role of government in economic stability, and recent healthcare venture capital activity. They explore the challenges faced by the telehealth industry, specifically Teledoc, and analyze new technologies in women's health. The episode also covers developments in AI regulation...
In this episode of "Health Further," hosts Marcus and Vic discuss the stock market and economy, the impact of AI on tech stocks, Google's earnings and AI investments, China's interest rate cut, the post-pandemic job market, and healthcare employment. They cover cybersecurity issues affecting airlines, investments in healthcare startups like Headway and Vitable, Google's abandoned acquisition of Wiz, Senate health committee actions, hospital infection rates, strong earnings from health insurer...
In this episode, we bring you insights from the Aspen Ideas Health Conference, covering a spectrum of critical issues. We discuss Nvidia's rapid rise and its impact on the AI landscape, the startling allegations of Instagram targeting 13-year-olds with explicit content, and the Surgeon General's call for social media warning labels. We delve into healthcare innovations like Amazon Pharmacy's new Medicare subscription service and OpenAI's cancer care advancements. Additionally, we explore the ...
In this episode of Health Further podcast, Marcus and Emily discuss the implications of a potential Trump presidency on healthcare. They explore various aspects, including the national debt, the impact on healthcare spending, and specific policy areas such as Medicare, Medicaid, and biopharma. The conversation highlights the challenges and potential changes in healthcare policy, driven by economic advisors and think tanks. They also touch on the differences between the Biden and Trump adminis...
In this episode of Health Further, we welcome Dr. Rick Abramson, a leading expert in the intersection of AI and healthcare. Dr. Abramson, an MD from Harvard Medical School with a diverse career spanning clinical practice, consulting, and executive roles, delves into the transformative potential of AI in medical imaging. With a background that includes significant contributions at institutions like Vanderbilt, HCA, and innovative AI startups, Dr. Abramson brings a wealth of knowledge and exper...
In this episode of Health Further, hosts Vic and Marcus discuss a range of topics, including recent positive economic data, healthcare developments, venture capital, and artificial intelligence. They cover the impact of inflation on the stock market, unemployment rates, and the Federal Reserve's potential actions. They also explore issues in commercial real estate, the acquisition of a healthcare venture fund, and advancements in value-based primary care services for seniors. Additionally, th...
This episode reviews significant healthcare and financial news, including a Wall Street Journal article on the second quarter market performance, focusing on AI companies and their impact. They discuss key healthcare mergers and acquisitions, such as United Health Group's deals and potential regulatory hurdles. The episode also covers the implications of the recent Supreme Court decisions, particularly the overturning of the Chevron deference doctrine, and explores the broader impact of these...
In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics including the economic impact of rising hospital prices, the challenges faced by pharmacies like Rite Aid and Walgreens, advancements in healthcare AI, policy changes on gun violence and social media by the Surgeon General, and recent venture capital trends in healthcare. We also explore the integration of healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente's acquisition of Cone Health and the implications of new pharmaceutical developments such as generi...
In this episode, we welcome Dr. John Riddick, a leading cardiologist, to discuss the latest advancements in heart health. We explore preventive cardiology, the importance of cholesterol management, and the role of advanced screening techniques like CT angiograms in detecting and managing heart disease. Dr. Riddick shares insights from his extensive experience, offering practical advice on maintaining heart health, understanding the impact of family history, and the benefits of a proactive app...
In Episode 67, we discuss former President Trump's conviction, his PR run post-conviction, and his appearance on Logan Paul's podcast. We delve into the influence of social media on elections, comparing Obama's and Biden's social media presence and the decline of cable TV's influence. The episode also covers the democratization of media, the impact of social media on political strategies, and the differences between Elon Musk and Steve Jobs. We explore the influence of social media on younger...
In Episode 66, Vic and Marcus discuss rhinovirus and personal healthcare experiences, advanced healthcare technology and diagnostics, wealth inequality and economic trends, and the Federal Reserve's economic impact. We analyze American household wealth and trends in freight and shipping volume. The episode also covers recent venture capital deals in healthcare, the FDA's decision on MDMA therapy for PTSD, and Nvidia's advancements in AI enterprise. Additionally, we delve into gain of function...
In this episode, we cover a wide, including recent changes in Medicaid policy, economic trends affecting the healthcare sector, cybersecurity issues, developments in AI technology, IVF funding, range of topics and MedTech deals, the landscape of physician groups, recent news involving high-profile court cases, and innovative market strategies. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎9:19 - Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Stocks WSJ11:01 - Store Brands Are Filling Up More of Your Shopping Cart WSJ15:05 -...
This episode covers the opioid epidemic in Baltimore, AI's impact in healthcare, remote patient monitoring benefits for heart failure, AI diagnostic discrepancies in breast cancer among black women, the health consequences of anger, the gender pay gap in medicine, the loss of drugstores and its effects on health equity, GSK's asthma drug, Banner Health's OR efficiency through AI, and Epic's open-source AI validation tool. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Smart From The Start Steve Lieber Podcast2:37 - F...
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