2:16 - Deficit Threat Drives Bond Yields Higher4:43 - U.S. Economic Growth Extends Solid Streak5:30 - The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cooled Overall in September6:56 - Bosses Are Calling Workers Back to the Office. That’s Good News for Landlords.7:44 - Visa Plans to Lay Off Around 1,400 Employees and Contractors9:24 - An update from Drew Dropbox9:58 - Google’s Cloud Business Powers Accelerating Revenue Growth14:35 - Microsoft Shares Slip as Forecast Sparks Concern About AI and Cloud Reven...
Shawn Dastmalchi, CEO, Gratia HealthMr. Shawn Dastmalchi, Ph.D., is a serial entrepreneur and the current CEO of Gratia Health, a company specializing in workforce intelligence and optimization in healthcare. He is also the Founder and Director of Data Expanse Ventures, a firm that advises early-stage digital health startups in Silicon Valley. With over 25 years of experience spanning life sciences, medical devices, health IT, and the Internet, Shawn has established himself as a leading figur...
In this episode, Vic and Marcus sit down with David Dill, CEO of LifePoint Health, to discuss LifePoint’s approach to healthcare in smaller communities, emphasizing partnerships and local impact. David shares insights on LifePoint’s transition from a public to private company under Apollo, which enabled long-term investments in areas like rehabilitation, behavioral health, and data management. The conversation covers LifePoint’s national quality program, partnerships with Duke, and the import...
2:11 - U.S. Economy Again Leads the World, IMF Says4:36 - Simple Economic Explanations Keep Breaking Down. Here’s Why.7:54 - A Small Bank’s Failure Leaves Big Depositors Feeling the Pain11:13 - Home Sales on Track for Worst Year Since 199512:39 - Counsel Health secures $11M in seed funding led by a16z13:25 - Dyania Health raises $10M for clinical trial recruitment LLM16:24 - OneStep Secures $36M to Establish Gait Analysis as the Sixth Vital Sign HIT Consultant17:04 - Tennr Raises $37M to Auto...
In this episode, Marcus and Vic are joined by healthcare policy expert Emily Evans for a detailed Q3 2024 review. They discuss the rising challenges in Medicare, driven by an aging population and increased healthcare utilization, along with the growing costs in employer-sponsored health insurance. Emily highlights key trends such as Medicaid redeterminations and their impact on healthcare providers and insurers. The conversation also explores the effects of benefit costs on consumers and the ...
Marcus & Vic discuss key economic trends - inflation, disinflation, & Wall Street bank earnings, alongside the impact of rising credit card debt & healthcare layoffs. Venture capital, particularly Series B funding, & highlight innovations in AI for healthcare, including virtual digestive care, AI-powered psychiatry, & home testing solutions. The growing role of AI in healthcare call centers & major healthcare AI partnerships addresses the future of AI & automation ...
In this episode, Vic interviews Miriam Paramore, founder of RxUtility, about her extensive background in healthcare technology and her new venture aimed at improving medication affordability. They discuss the role of pharmaceutical copay coupons, highlighting the $10 billion in savings available to consumers annually, with specific mention of discounts for high-cost drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications, which can reduce the cost to as little as $25 per prescription. Miriam explains ...
In this episode, Marcus and Vic are joined by Jenna Paldino, a healthcare lobbyist and founder of Paladino Advocates. They discuss Jenna’s work in lobbying for healthcare, including the influence of public policy, the impact of lobbying at both state and federal levels, and the importance of building relationships with legislators. Jenna provides insights on how startups can engage with lawmakers, the role of advocacy in shaping healthcare policy, and the complexities of navigating government...
In this episode, Marcus & Vic discuss dock worker strikes, automation, & union demands. AI's effect on job displacement & societal change highlights AI tools' rapid development. Inflation concerns linked to the strike, review of recent developments in healthcare hiring, corporate real estate issues, & venture capital activity in healthcare AI. Updates on virtual dementia care, physical therapy practice management software, & venture capital's cautious stance in growth-stag...
In this episode of the Health Further podcast, Vic interviews Josh Eckelberry, a seasoned venture capitalist and Principal at Solas BioVentures, a life sciences venture capital firm. Josh brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare innovation, particularly in heart health and cutting-edge cardiac technologies. With a focus on breakthrough medical devices, novel pharmaceuticals, and AI-driven diagnostic tools, Josh shares his insights on the future of healthcare and heart disease treatment. Fro...
In this episode, Marcus and Vic talk Fed's rate cuts, market trends since the 1980s, & how these factors affect the economy. Explore China’s economic efforts, AI innovations in radiology from companies like Qure.ai, venture capital investments in healthcare, including special needs plans and women’s midlife hormonal care, & Growing importance of advanced primary care—the potential reopening of Three Mile Island. Meta’s Orion AR glasses are shaping the future of technology. Broader eco...
In this episode of the Health Further podcast, hosts Marcus and Vic engage in a dynamic discussion with neuroscientist and digital health expert Walter Greenleaf. They explore a range of topics, including the integration of VR and AR in healthcare, their potential in therapeutic treatments like stroke rehabilitation and mental health, and the broader role of digital health technologies. They also delve into the evolving healthcare landscape, discussing how new innovations are addressing chall...
In this episode, Marcus & Vic discuss the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, the labor strikes in major industries, including Boeing & U.S. port workers, and the potential implications on national security and the economy. Amazon's new return-to-office mandate, which they suggest may be a strategic way to reduce the workforce. Highlight venture capital deals, FDA approvals, and the ongoing cultural clash between technological advancements, such as AI, and the workforce's respo...
00:50 - Inflation Extends Cooling Streak to Hit 2.5% in August WSJ02:00 - Ally Drops After CFO Flags Consumer Stress, Underperformance Bloomberg02:44 - China’s Deflationary Spiral Is Now Entering Dangerous New Stage Bloomberg04:41 - IT Unemployment Hits 6% Amid Overall U.S. Jobs Growth WSJ08:37 - Microbiome health science company Viome raises $25M to build out its diagnostics Vator09:35 - Salesforce rolls out new AI solutions, resources tailored to healthcare sector10:13 - Habitat Health anno...
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...