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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 administrations' approaches, particularly in areas like Medicare Advantage, fee-for-service models, and the regulatory environment affecting the healthcare industry.-----🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 experience. Tune in as we explore how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, improving diagnostic accuracy, and reshaping the roles of medical professionals. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Ricks LinkedinRadiology, AI and the Analog-Digital Frontier presentation at the European Congress of Radiology, March 2024Ricks Bio:Rick Abramson is former Chief Medical Officer for Annalise.ai, a healthcare technology company providing advanced AI solutions for medical imaging.  Annalise’s software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) products are regulatory cleared and commercially available in 40 countries.Rick’s career has straddled the clinical and business sides of health care.  After a stint at McKinsey & Co. serving pharmaceutical industry clients, Rick completed Harvard Medical School followed by postgraduate training at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins.  He then joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical School, where he served as Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Innovation and led a NIH-funded research program spanning cancer treatment biomarkers, healthcare economics, quality measurement, and machine learning in diagnostic medical imaging.  Rick then joined HCA Healthcare as corporate vice-president over HCA’s radiology service line.  Between his roles at HCA and Annalise, Rick led clinical strategy for Covera Health, a venture-backed health tech startup based in New York.Rick lives in Nashville with his wife and two children.  He holds A.B. and M.D. degrees from Harvard as well as a Master of Health Care Delivery Science degree from Dartmouth, and he maintains a Vanderbilt faculty appointment as Adjoint Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering.  He currently serves on the advisory committees of several healthcare venture capital firms and is a trustee of the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville.-----🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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, they highlight a new AI-driven behavior change initiative by OpenAI and Ariana Huffington, and discuss Microsoft's strategic move regarding its relationship with OpenAI. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎0:00 - Intro1:44 - Inflation Cooled Further in June NYT5:49 - Case for September Rate Cut Builds After Slower Jobs Data WSJ7:56 -  Property Fraud Allegations Snowball as Commercial Real-Estate Values Fall WSJ23:37 - Seae Ventures acquires Unseen Capital after founder death TechCrunch27:00 - HarmonyCares pockets $200M to expand in-home value-based primary care Fierce Healthcare 33:26 - H1 2024 digital health funding: Resilience leads to brilliance Rock Health35:22 -  FTC: PBMs may 'urgently' require 'potential regulation' Fierce Healthcare40:19 -  - HHS announces $27.5M in funding to address women's behavioral health Fierce Healthcare 42:08 - Why Industry Groups Are Decrying CMS’ Physician Fee Schedule Proposal MedCity News 47:53 - Ardent Health IPO targets $3B market valuation, $300M raise Fierce Healthcare49:2 1 - Most Johns Hopkins Medical Students to Receive Free Tuition After $1 Billion Gift WSJ51:51 - Elon Musk’s Neuralink Is Ready to Implant a Second Volunteer Wired Neuralink update on X  53:51 - Hospitals in Houston ‘Backed Up’ After Hurricane, as Millions in U.S. Swelter NYT56:55 - Outliving Your Peers Is Now a Competitive Sport WSJ1:01:05 - AI-Driven Behavior Change Could Transform Health Care Time1:01:20 - OpenAI & Arianna Huffington back new AI health coach venture Fierce Healthcare  1:14:38 -Microsoft Quits OpenAI’s Board Amid Antitrust Scrutiny WSJ-----🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 rulings on various sectors. Finally, the hosts reflect on their experiences and learnings from the Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellowship, highlighting the importance of understanding historical context and striving for continuous improvement in healthcare and society. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎3:12 - The Quarter That Split the Market, in Six Charts WSJ17:31 - Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group to divest some home health assets, clearing path for $3.3B Optum deal Fierce Healthcare20:12  - Optum backs out of deal to buy Steward’s physician group Healthcare Dive24:49 - Hospital operator Ardent Health files for an estimated $500 million IPO Renaissance28:39 - Biden’s Team Scrambles to Contain First Democratic Defections NYT46:42 - The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision APSupreme Court overrules Chevron deference, dealing blow to federal healthcare agencies Fierce HealthcareFrederick Douglass Wikipedia1:08:17 - Legacy SItes website-----🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 generic GLP-1 medications.Guest Host Bio:Bo Bartholomew is the CEO of EvidenceCare and Managing Partner of Rockmont Investments, leading efforts to improve clinical decision-making within EHR systems. He also serves on the boards of ProviderTrust and Mindera Health. Previously, Bo founded PharmMD (now AdhereHealth) and has held key roles at Shearwater Health and HCA. He has incubated several health tech startups and is passionate about developing future leaders through the Nashville Fellows Program. Bo holds an MBA from Vanderbilt's Owen School of Management, a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, and an undergraduate degree from Davidson College. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎13:06 - Apple Hit by First Charges Under New European Tech Law WSJ13:06 - Microsoft Hit With EU Antitrust Charges Over Teams WSJ18:31 - 19:51 - LockBit lied: Stolen data is from a bank, not US Federal Reserve Bleeping Computer 25:29 - Amazon Shares Jump, Pushing Nasdaq Higher WSJ30:08 -  Function gets $45M for whole-body tests Axios31:57 - Adonis gets $31M Series B to automate medical billing Axios33:27 - Jogo Health Closes $5.5M Funding Round Finsmes39:58 - PE firm Altaris plans to take Sharecare private in $518M acquisition Fierce Healthcare42:37 - Illumina parts ways with Grail, with divestiture complete Fierce Healthcare33:50 -  Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis NYT51:06 - CEO in Major Health-Advertising Fraud Gets 7.5-Year Prison Sentence WSJ53:29 - UnitedHealthcare offers a look at results from its Level2 diabetes program Fierce Healthcare Teladoc: AI-powered 'nudges' can improve diabetes members' outcomes Fierce Healthcare56:42 - Kaiser Permanente's Risant Health signs deal to acquire Cone Health Fierce Healthcare 1:01:31 - UAB Health to acquire Ascension St. Vincent's for $450M Beckers1:03:58 - When Hospital Prices Go Up, Local Economies Take a Hit WSJ1:11:21 - Rite Aid seeks bankruptcy court approval to cut $2 billion debt Reuters1:11:21 - Walgreens to reduce stake in VillageMD, close stores HealthcareDive1:20:32 - Teva launches authorized generic of Victoza in the US PharmaNews1:25:39 - Novo Nordisk to Invest $4.1 Billion in New Facility in North Carolina WSJ1:28:31 - CHAI releases draft framework of quality assurance healthcare AI standards Fierce Healthcare1:28:32 - Coalition for Health AI website1:32:54 - Teladoc: AI-powered 'nudges' can improve diabetes members' outcomes Fierce Healthcare 1:34:50 - New startup has $142 million to chase his protein-generating dream Fortune1:35:30 - ESM3: Simulating 500 million years of evolution with a language model website------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 approach to cardiovascular care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in heart health and preventive medicine.Dr. John Riddick is an interventional cardiologist with Centennial Heart Cardiovascular Consultants as well as the Medical Director for the Centennial Heart Center High-Risk Valve Program. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he also completed his residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Riddick completed both a fellowship in cardiology as well as interventional cardiology at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Riddick has authored a number of abstracts on various cardiac subjects and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Amy Liz, and three children. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Heart Health Risk Score (ASCVD) app | iPhone only: Apple App Store------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 generations, potential impacts of the upcoming election on healthcare and the economy, and the Federal Reserve's possible interest rate cuts. We analyze the state of the stock market and inflation, potential dock worker strikes, venture capital investments in healthcare and tech, and the IPO of Raspberry Pi in the UK. We discuss the Texas Stock Exchange proposal, CMS's updated Medicare Advantage star ratings, and Biden's plan to remove medical debt from credit scores. Additionally, we cover Baltimore's primary care initiative inspired by Costa Rica, home care market consolidation, Ascension's cybersecurity incident resolution, AI tools in clinical documentation, healthcare investments, Apple's AI integration and partnership with OpenAI, and challenges in Microsoft's AI strategy.  ------🔎RESOURCES🔎10:22 - Fed Projects Just One Cut This Year Despite Mild Inflation Report WSJ14:13 - S&P 500 Hits Fresh High After Cooler Inflation Data WSJ14:35 - Dockworkers Cancel Bargaining, Threaten Strike at U.S. Seaports WSJ17:15 - Better Health raises $14M to deploy expanded payer partnerships Fierce Healthcare19:06 - Grayce raises $10M Series A for caregiver support Axios22:31 - Stitch PEO, emerges armed with $9M for independent medical practices Fierce healthcare 25:02 - Budget Computer Maker Raspberry Pi Soars in Opening Trade WSJ27:32 -  A Texas Stock Exchange Wants to Take on New York. The Odds Aren’t Good. WSJ36:41 - CMS projects national health spending grew 7.5% in 2023 to $4.8T Fierce Healthcare38:28 - Biden administration plans to remove medical debt from credit scores Fierce Healthcare40:54 - Medicare Will Recalculate Quality Ratings of Medicare Advantage Plans WSJ59:09 - The Supreme Court doesn’t have to end Chevron. Here are 3 of its options Politico1:00:23 - In Baltimore, nurses go door-to-door to bring primary care to the whole neighborhood NPR 1:03:01 -  Costa Ricans Live Longer Than We Do. What’s the Secret? New Yorker1:05:12 - Addus HomeCare to buy Gentiva's personal care biz for $350M Axios Ascension Cyber Update website1:09:27 - Christus Health deploying Abridge's AI tool for clinical documentation Fierce Healthcare 1:10:14 -  Healthcare AI investment is on the rise: 5 things to know Modern Healthcare1:13:01 - Apple Introduces ‘Apple Intelligence,’ New OpenAI Partnership as AI Takes Center Stage WSJ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 research and public health protocols. ------🔎RESOURCES🔎7:02 - Americans Have More Investment Income Than Ever Before WSJ18:12 - Big Tech Companies Unplug Stock Market From Reality WSJ22:21 - Container Rates Triple as Global Trade Surges Freight Cavier24:26 - Sword Health banks financing round that boosts valuation to $3B Fierce Healthcare25:53 - Health and data AcuityMD scores $45M and more digital health fundings Mobi Health News 27:00 - Plenful picks up $17M to automate administrative tasks for pharmacists Fierce Healthcare 27:32 - SoftBank-backed Tempus AI seeks up to $6.1 bln valuation in US IPO Reuters28:43 - Private Equity Puts Brakes on Healthcare Roll-Ups After Government Scrutiny WSJ31:25 - Senator targets Ascension for outsourcing to private equity firm Modern Healthcare42:18 - Fauci to Face Grilling by Republican Committee on Covid Origins NYT Chairman Wenstrup Opens Hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci House Cmt on OversightFauci pushes back partisan attacks in House hearing over COVID controversies AP 1:07:10 - Why the New Human Case of Bird Flu Is So Alarming NYT-op1:07:25 - FDA advisors reject MDMA therapy for PTSD, amid concerns over research NPR Gen AI Healthcare: Dozens of Companies Adopt Meta Llama 3 NVIDIA website1:09:46 - NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Keynote at COMPUTEX 2024 Computex 2024Instantly Deploy Generative AI With NVIDIA NIM NVIDIA website 1:17:20 - The Great AI Challenge: We Test Five Top Bots on Useful, Everyday Skills WSJ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 - Wall Street’s Favorite Recession Indicator Is in a Slump of Its Own WSJ26:41 - Freddie Mac proposes buying home equity loans The Hill33:49 - Rhea rakes in $10m to expand IVF network Axios34:46 - Gameto Raises $33 Millionto Advance Development of Novel Fertility Treatments PR 35:22 - Healthcare-payments software company Waystar seeks about $1 billion in IPO Marketwatch37:47 - PitchBook Report Q1 MedTech39:05 - CMS Permits States to Increase Medicaid Managed Care Reimbursement to Achieve Parity with Commercial Plans Georgetown52:01 - Healthcare Sector Maps Cyber Risk Posed by ‘Single Points of Failure’ WSJ55:08 - Financial (In)stability of Emergency Medicine's Bigs Substack1:02:37 -  Merck Reaches $1.3 Billion Deal for Eye-Drug Company EyeBio WSJ1:03:13 - Cancer Is Capsizing Americans’ Finances. ‘I Was Losing Everything.’ WSJ1:10:58 - Navigating The American Healthcare System | South Park Youtube1:13:55 - Elon Musk’s xAI Valued at $24 Billion After Latest Fundraising Round WSJ1:21:47 - OpenAI Says It Has Begun Training a New Flagship A.I. Model NYT1:21:47 - OpenAI Forms New Committee to Evaluate Safety, Security WSJ1:26:51 - PwC Set to Become OpenAI’s Largest ChatGPT Enterprise Customer WSJ1:29:07 - Meet 24 startups advancing healthcare with AI at Google’s Growth Academy Google Blog------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 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 - Fed Officials Saw Longer Wait for Rate Cuts After Inflation Setbacks WSJ10:45 - Target reports sales fell 3.7%, the retailer’s fourth straight quarter of declines WSJ11:28 - Nvidia Stock: AI Chip Giant Does It Again, Smashes Quarterly Targets And Raises Outlook IBD14:13 - Boulder Care raises $35M for virtual addiction treatment Axios15:25 - Lore banks $80M to tackle loneliness; Fundraising summary  Fierce Healthcare20:30 - ARPA-H offering more than $50M for hospital cybersecurity pitches Fierce Healthcare25:18 - Nebraska Sues TikTok for Allegedly Harming Minors WSJ31:59 -  House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill With Wave of Democratic Support CoinDesk40:50 - Optum Rx puts emphasis on predictability with new pricing model Fierce Healthcare42:31 - Centivo acquires virtual-first medical provider Eden Health Fierce Healthcare44:34 - Ascension Cybersecurity Event Update website45:59 - How the Ascension cyberattack is disrupting care at hospitals NPR47:13 - Ascension improves recurring operations by $1B at FY24's 9-month mark Fierce Healthcare 49:14 -  After years of losses, Providence starts 2024 with $176M operating gain Fierce Healthcare 49:47 - Doctors hit their breaking point as 86% fear for the future of American medicine Fortune 52:43 - Doximity Physician Compensation Report Doximity Report55:30 - Real-Estate Downsizing Finally Comes for Your Pharmacy WSJ57:54 - GSK’s Potential Blockbuster Asthma Drug Shows Promise in Latest Trial WSJ59:34 - Hims & Hers expands weight loss program to include GLP-1 medications Fierce Healthcare 1:01:25 - Almost 6,000 Dead in 6 Years: How Baltimore Became the U.S. Overdose Capital NYT 1:06:56 - Cadence finds reduced cost and better outcomes for heart failure patients through remote monitoring Fierce Healthcare1:09:57 - Anger Does a Lot More Damage to Your Body Than You Realize WSJ1:12:16 - Microsoft’s New AI-Focused PCs. Windows Is Exciting Again.WSJ1:17:29 - Banner Health boosts investment in AI-powered automation tech to maximize operating rooms Fierce Healthcare1:18:16 - AI More Likely To Wrongly Indicate Breast Cancer In Black Women Forbes1:19:30 - Epic releases open-source AI validation tool for health systems Fierce Healthcare1:22:20 - GigaPath: Whole-Slide Foundation Model for Digital Pathology Microsoft A whole-slide foundation model for digital pathology from real-world data Nature------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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 compelling episode of Health Further, we sit down with Steve Lieber, a venerated figure in healthcare technology and association management. With a career spanning decades, including a significant tenure as CEO at HIMSS, Steve shares his journey through the evolution of healthcare IT, his insightful observations on the state of healthcare technology today, and his involvement in pioneering projects such as the Smart Hospital Initiative. From the genesis of HIMSS's global influence to the promising horizon of AI in healthcare, join us for an enlightening dialogue on the past, present, and future of healthcare innovation.Resources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Smart From The Start Steve Lieber PodcastAppleSpotify------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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, Paul Kappelman steps in as a guest host, bringing his rich background in healthcare operations and leadership to the table. As we examine a wide array of topics, from groundbreaking AI developments to the economics of healthcare, Paul's insights illuminate the complex landscape of healthcare innovation and management. His experiences, ranging from running a successful fertility service to navigating the tragic personal impact of cancer, provide a deeply human context to our discussion on healthcare trends, the future of AI in medical settings, and the strategies that drive both providers and payers. Join us for a deep dive into the evolving world of healthcare and technology, where we explore the intersection of operations, finance, and culture, and how artificial intelligence is set to redefine our approach to health and wellness.Resources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎10:47 - Inflation Cooled Slightly, Offering Some Relief for Consumers and the Fed (NYT)12:37 - BoA Consumer Checkpoint: April flowers, not showers (BoA website)13:47 - High Interest Rates Are Hitting Poorer Americans the Hardest (NYT)15:00 - ‘Roaring Kitty’ Came Out of Hibernation. Is the Meme Stock Craze Back? (WSJ)17:02 - State of Private Markets: Q1 2024 (Carta report)21:31 - This $2.2 Billion Startup’s GPT-4 Powered AI Bot Demystifies Health Insurance (Forbes)24:30 - AI Challenger Mistral Set to Nearly Triple Valuation to $6 Billion in Six Months (WSJ)25:53 - Portfolia files $65M for women's health (Axios)26:30 - CVS warns it could lose up to 10% of its Medicare members next year (Fierce Healthcare) 28:00 - How major payers fared in a Q1 dragged by a cyberattack, MA challenges (Fierce healthcare) 29:30 - UnitedHealth Group Affordable Housing Investments Eclipse $1 Billion (Forbes)31:11 - Hospitals Are Refusing to Do Surgeries Unless You Pay in Full First (WSJ)35:26 - Why one New York health system stopped suing its patients (Fierce Healthcare)36:53 - CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly operating loss (Fierce Healthcare)CommonSpirit Takes ‘Firm Stance’ with Payers52:17 - Private equity firm off the hook in FTC's antitrust case against anesthesia provider (Fierce Healthcare)57:23 - Kaiser Permanente’s Private-Equity Binge Leads to Sell Off (WSJ)1:00:07 -  How Gene Editing Therapies Could Go Beyond Rare Diseases (Forbes)1:04:08 -  Flood of Fake Science Forces Multiple Journal Closures WSJ1:05:10 -  Reference site for Fake Research papers (Retraction Watch)1:06:16 - OpenAI Launches Voice Assistant Inspired by Hollywood Vision of AI (WSJ)1:06:25 - Ilya Sutskever leaves OpenAI  (WSJ)1:07:34 - Two GPT-4os interacting and singing (OpenAI Demo)1:13:47 -  Google AI releases: (Google video)1:17:41 -  Google to Roll Out AI Search Summaries to Billions by Year-End (WSJ)------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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----------------- more at www.healthfurther.com

In this episode, Vic & Marcus sit down with Ambar Bhattacharya, managing partner at Maverick Ventures and a fellow member of the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship, to dive deep into the burgeoning intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. With the landscape of healthcare innovation evolving at an unprecedented pace, Ambar shares his unique insights gleaned from years at the forefront of the venture capital world and his hands-on experience with emerging technologies. From the transformative potential of generative AI in streamlining processes and enhancing patient care to the moral and operational challenges ahead, this conversation sheds light on the pivotal changes reshaping our approach to healthcare. Join us as we explore how visionary leaders like Ambar are steering the future of health further, leveraging AI not just as a tool of convenience but as a catalyst for comprehensive reform and improved outcomes for all. Please check out our EpisodeResources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Ambar Bhattacharyya | Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambarbhattacharyya/Ambar Bhattacharyya | X - https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fambarbh------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKw 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----------------- more at www.healthfurther.com

This episode unravels the potential and challenges of AI and gene therapy, exploring groundbreaking treatments for diseases like sickle cell anemia, the profound connections between AI and healthcare, and the transformation of the job market due to AI advancements. Join our hosts as they dissect major health and tech news, including significant investments in AI by leading companies, the augmentation of human capabilities through gene editing, and critical cybersecurity concerns in health systems. Uncover the future of healthcare, technology’s role in shaping our world, and the ethical considerations we face on the brink of these technological revolutions. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, healthcare professional, or someone intrigued by the rapid evolution of technology and its societal implications.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎05:02 - US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023 (AP)07:40 - The Economic Slowdown Is Finally Here. Welcome It. (WSJ)17:47 - Sift Healthcare collects $20M for medical billing tools (Axios)19:49 - Rad AI clinches $50M to scale generative AI tech for radiologists (Fierce Healthcare)20:25 - In-House Health nabs $4M for AI-enabled nurse scheduling (Fierce Healthcare)21:34 - Medicare Hospital Trust Fund to Stay Solvent Until 2036 (MedPage) 25:29 - Clover Health authorizes $20 million share buyback, raises full-year guidance (Fierce Healthcare)28:03 - NeueHealth (fka Bright Health) posts $242M in revenue, turns small adjusted EBITDA profit (Fierce Healthcare)29:47 - Oscar Health records first quarterly net profit, exceeds EPS expectations (Fierce Healthcare) 32:06 -  One of the Biggest Hospital Failures in Decades Raises Concerns for Patient Care (WSJ) 36:20 - The Private-Equity Deal That Flattened a Hospital Chain and Its Landlord (WSJ)36:59 - Ascension 's clinical operations disrupted amid apparent 'cybersecurity event' (Fierce Healthcare)42:32 - First Patient Begins Newly Approved Sickle Cell Gene Therapy (NYT)46:17 - Profluent releases AI-enabled OpenCRISPR-1 to edit the human genome  (MobiGit Hub) 55:33 - AlphaFold 3 predicts the structure and interactions of all of life’s molecules (Google)56:51 - Deaf Toddler Hears For The First Time After Pioneering Gene Therapy (Forbes)59:21 - Young boy dies in trial for Pfizer Duchenne gene therapy (Stat)1:00:08 - The Quest for Treatments to Keep Weight Off After Ozempic (WSJ)1:00:45 - New Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Procedure Gastric Mucosal Ablation (Forbes)1:04:48 - Meet My A.I. Friends (NYT)1:08:42 - Microsoft to Invest Over $3 Billion to Build AI in Wisconsin (WSJ)1:09:22 - Microsoft Makes Devastating Cuts at Bethesda (IGN)1:10:47 - Suki secures Premier approval—and thousands of potential hospital customers (Fierce Healthcare)------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKwINSTAGRAM // 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

Vic interviews guest expert Lauren Driscoll, CEO of NourishedRx, To learn about the importance of personalized nutrition in achieving health equity. NourishRx provides nutrition and food access to vulnerable populations, integrating with various partners to deliver tailored programs. By addressing food insecurity, NourishRx aims to improve health outcomes, drive down medical costs, and enhance patient engagement with health plans and providers. Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎NourishedRx website LinkedIn Instagram------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱YOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKwINSTAGRAM // 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 dive deep into the intersection of tech, healthcare, and AI advancements, shedding light on how these developments are reshaping the way we approach health, coding, and our daily lives. From exploring the latest in AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot Workspace to discussing the ethical and practical implications of AI in medicine, this episode offers a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of innovation. They also tackle the complex world of healthcare policy changes, the relentless pursuit of longevity, and the evolving landscape of pharmacy services, providing our listeners with a panoramic view of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎1:44 - Fed Says Inflation Progress Has Stalled and Extends Wait-and-See Rate Stance (WSJ)3:45 - Soaring Treasury Yields Challenge Stock-Market Gains (WSJ)4:37 - A Strong Job Market? Try Telling That to These Workers (WSJ)10:15 - California Fast-Food Chains Are Now Serving Sticker Shock (WSJ)14:06 - Office-Loan Defaults Near Historic Levels With Billions on the Line (WSJ)17:59 - AI Startup CoreWeave Nearly Triples Valuation to $19 Billion in Five Months (WSJ)21:01 - Baton Health launches platform to streamline provider credentialing (Fierce Healthcare)24:30 - CVS Made a Big Bet on Medicare. It’s Looking Risky. (WSJ)26:59 - Cigna Beats Estimates, Raises Outlook On Low Medical Costs (Bloomberg)28:47 - Cigna Doctor Says Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. (Pro Publica)32:17 - Biden Administration Aims to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug (WSJ)41:31 - FTC Targets ‘Junk’ Patent Listings on Ozempic and Other Drugs (WSJ)44:00 - Florida’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Is Now Law, With Political Implications (NYT)46:42 - Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Reach Well Beyond Florida (NYT)54:30 - Millions of American Kids Are Caregivers Now: ‘The Hardest Part Is That I’m Only 17’ (WSJ)1:00:57 - Walmart Closes Health Centers, Telehealth Unit Over Rising Costs (Bloomberg)1:10:48 - Coming to a CVS Near You: A Store Brand Monoclonal Antibody (WSJ)1:12:52 - How Will Walgreens’ Expansion into Specialty Pharmacy Affect the Industry? (MedCity) 1:14:06 - HCA Healthcare sails past Q1 estimates but full-year guidance untouched (Fierce Healthcare)1:14:23 - Tenet’s Q1 volumes, ASC, divestment proceeds are music to investors' ears (Fierce Healthcare)1:16:00 - Star Scientist’s Claim of ‘Reverse Aging’ Draws Hail of Criticism (WSJ)1:15:53 - Scientists Uncover Powerful Link Between Dietary Choices And Brain Health (Forbes) 1:19:44 - To Sleep Better, Change What—and When—You Eat (WSJ)1:21:02 - GitHub Copilot Workspace: Welcome to the Copilot-native developer environment (GitHub) 1:31:38 - Amazon Gets More Fuel for AI Race (WSJ)1:31:45 - Meta’s Costs Rise Rapidly as Zuckerberg Vows to Keep Spending on AI Arms Race (WSJ) 1:33:20 - Healthcare AI race heats up as Google’s Med-Gemini surpasses GPT-4 (Fierce Healthcare)1:33:25 - Google Med-Genini Published Paper1:33:54 - Medical LLM Leaderboard (HuggingFace)1:34:49 - Kaiser shakes hands with Innovaccer to roll out AI platform in Washington (Fierce Healthcare)------🔔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 insightful episode, join us as we delve into the complexities of heart disease with Dr. Reddy, a cardiac surgeon with over two decades of experience. From understanding the early onset of heart disease to discussing its treatment options, including the revolutionary TAVR procedure and the promising future of cardiac care, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge. Whether you're curious about how heart disease affects the body or interested in the latest surgical advancements, this conversation sheds light on the myriad aspects of cardiac health.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎2:12 - Segment 1: IntroductionShort Intro: Briefly establish his credentials and passion for cardiac surgeryWhat drew him to medicine and cardiac surgery?Years of experience and training in medical school, residency, etc.Current role at HCA5:59 - Segment 2: Understanding Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease Stage 1 Stage 2   17:27 - Segment 3: Cardiologist vs Cardiac Surgeon Cardiologists are often the first contact point after a primary care doctor. When a patient has heart issues, a doctor will likely send them to a cardiologist. A cardiologist focuses on the heart and surrounding blood vessels. Cardiac surgeons work on cardiologists' advice and provide treatment of complicated surgical procedures. A cardiac surgeon performs complex invasive surgeries on the heart and lungs. They rarely see their patients outside of surgical consultation, operation, and early aftercare. 22:25 - Segment 4: Open Heart Surgery Explained Describe open-heart surgery in a way anyone can understand.Why is it sometimes necessary?Left ventricle common issues that are corrected with surgery.Valve replacement Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) Video of Open Heart Valve Replacement link 38:10 - Segment 5: Shift to Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement Explain how traditional valve replacement evolved into Minimally Invasive open-heart procedures.Minimally Invasive Breakthrough:Describe his outpatient technique step-by-step.Emphasize how this differs from traditional surgery.Patient Impact:Dramatic changes in recovery time and risksWho benefits the most from this technology?Video:  Minimally Invasive39:50 - Closing: Importance of Heart Health and the upcoming Deep DiveVic & Seenu open discussion ------🔔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 solo episode, we dive into the latest economic indicators revealing disappointing U.S. GDP growth and what it means for the Fed, the Biden administration, and the healthcare industry amidst an election year. We explore significant healthcare deals, including telehealth advancements and AI contributions to medical billing, alongside payer news highlighting earnings and Medicaid updates. The episode also touches on regulatory shifts affecting labor and non-compete agreements and concludes with intriguing AI developments in healthcare. Join us for an insightful discussion on how these elements intertwine to shape our economic and healthcare landscapes.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎0:57 - 1st Quarter GDP report (released Thurs 4/25) Barrons 3:41 - Summer Health grabs $12M for pediatric support Axios 5:43- Avive pockets $57M for a portable defibrillator to speed up cardiac arrest response Fierce Healthcare 6:13 - Alaffia scores $10M for claim operations Axios 7:18 - Humana Reports $741 Million Profit And Boosts Medicare Forecast Forbes 8:40 - CMS finalizes sweeping Medicaid managed care rules Modern Healthcare  Fierce Healthcare 14:41 - Online chatter points to broad layoffs at Optum—but the full extent is unclear Fierce Healthcare 17:14 - Oracle to Move Headquarters Again, This Time to Nashville WSJ 20:18 - FTC votes 3-2 on final rule to ban noncompete agreements, but legal challenges expected Fierce Healthcare FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements That Restrict Job Switching WSJ 25:07 - Tenet Healthcare reaches tentative contract with 2,800 workers Modern Healthcare 26:24 - Jury awards Providence's hourly workers $98M in unpaid wages, though judge could double payout Fierce Healthcare 26:49 - Watch Your Step! Survival Rates Following Hip Fracture Worse Than For Many Cancers Forbes 29:16 - Meta releases Llama 3, claims it’s among the best open models available Tech Crunch 33:48 - GE HealthCare launches voice-activated, AI-powered ultrasound machines for women's health Fierce Healthcare ------🔔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 dive into the heart of healthcare innovation, economic dynamics, and the growing intersection of artificial intelligence in medicine. The conversation spans the gamut from heart care advancements that personalize and improve patient outcomes to the broader implications of economic policies on healthcare accessibility and affordability. Our exploration doesn't stop there; we also uncover the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in revolutionizing drug discovery and patient care protocols while also taking a critical look at the cybersecurity measures essential in safeguarding our healthcare data. This episode provides an overview of the current landscape and future directions of healthcare, emphasizing the role of technology in shaping a healthier, more informed society.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎3:17 - Powell Dials Back Expectations on Rate Cuts (WSJ)5:09 - Rents Are Still Rising and Pumping Up Inflation (WSJ)16:55 - UnitedHealth Stock Soars After Earnings Beat Expectations, Despite Cyberattack (WSJ)21:00 - Russian hackers steal agencies' emails as part of Microsoft hack (Axios)24:52 - Elevance Raises Forecast Amid Industry Cyberattack Concerns (Bloomberg)25:18 - Elevance Health and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Sign Strategic Partnership (Fierce Healthcare) 28:55 - Walgreens' fourth round of cuts targets corporate workers (Modern Healthcare)32:33 - States facing the greatest risk from private equity (Beckers)33:15 - Bankruptcies among PE-backed healthcare companies spiked in 2023 (Fierce Healthcare) 33:51 - Private Equity Risk Nonprofit Organization (Private Equity State Risk Index)38:43 - WHO Warns Threat Of Bird Flu Spreading To Humans Is ‘Great Concern’ (Forbes)41:02 - Head physician's 'inappropriate' alterations suspend Memorial Hermann transplant programs (Fierce Healthcare)45:30 - AI Identifies New Potential Treatments For Parkinson’s Disease - 1000x cheaper (Forbes) 49:25 - Boston Dynamics' newest Atlas robot (Youtube)51:03 - Medical LLM Leaderboard (HuggingFace)------🔔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, Marcus, and Emily Evans (Managing Director at Hedgeye Risk Management, LLC) dive deep into healthcare policy, focusing on the seismic shifts within the Medicare Advantage landscape. They unravel the complexities surrounding UnitedHealth Group’s latest financials, dissecting the impacts of demographic shifts, policy changes, and earnings reports on the Medicare Advantage program. The trio also scrutinizes the evolving dynamics of healthcare spending, including the contentious coverage of weight loss drugs and the broader implications of drug pricing and healthcare system reforms. Join them as they navigate through the intertwining paths of policy, healthcare costs, and the future of Medicare Advantage in an ever-changing healthcare environment.------🔔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