110 - Rich vs. Poor Lifespans, Trump’s Healthcare Shake-Up, and AI Diagnosing Your Health
Description
Vic and Marcus discuss the slow news week following the holidays, covering topics like the stock market's strong performance over the past two years compared to healthcare's stagnation, the impact of Medicare Advantage and pharmacy costs, and cyber security concerns in healthcare. They delve into longevity and wealth disparities, explore General Catalyst’s acquisitions targeting Epic, and evaluate emerging diagnostic tools like AI-based facial analysis. The episode also previews potential healthcare changes under the new administration and challenges for hospitals in 2025.
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2:34 - Stocks Cap Best Two Years in a Quarter-Century WSJ
8:59 - Trump’s Return Sparks Hope for 2025 Deals Revival WSJ
16:11 - Scripta Insights Raises $17M in Series B Funding FINSMES
17:05 - Healthcare Providers Face Stiffer Cyber Rules Even as They Cry for Help WSJ
21:59 - Drug Middlemen Spared by Trump and Musk, for Now WSJ
24:36 - 2025 Outlook: Hospital finances show signs of stability, but rising costs will be a major headwind Fierce Healthcare
27:05 - Money Can Buy a Longer Life—to a Point WSJ
31:48 - Commure acquires patient navigation platform Memora Health Fierce Healthcare
37:19 - What Your ‘Face Age’ Can Tell Doctors About Your Health WSJ
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