Feb. 2, 2024

41 - Fed Holds Rates While Job Market Slows | Innovation Outlook | Biden Strives for More Healthcare Competition | Cigna exits MA

41 - Fed Holds Rates While Job Market Slows | Innovation Outlook | Biden Strives for More Healthcare Competition | Cigna exits MA

Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the following topics:

Fed Holds Rates While Job Market Slows

- The Federal Reserve decides to maintain interest rates amid a slowing job market
- Implications for the economy and investment decisions
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Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the following topics:

Fed Holds Rates While Job Market Slows

  • The Federal Reserve decides to maintain interest rates amid a slowing job market
  • Implications for the economy and investment decisions
  • Potential reasons behind the decision and its impact on various sectors

Innovation Outlook
  • Current trends and future prospects in technological innovation

Biden Strives for More Healthcare Competition
  • President Biden's efforts to increase competition in the healthcare industry
  • Potential benefits for consumers and the healthcare system
  • Implications for healthcare companies and the broader economy

Cigna Exits MA
  • Cigna's decision to exit the Medicare Advantage market
  • Possible reasons behind the move and its impact on the healthcare industry
  • Effects on Cigna's business and its customers

HCA Delivers Strong Earnings
  • HCA's robust financial performance and earnings report
  • Factors contributing to the company's success
  • Market reaction and implications for the healthcare sector

Lessons from San Francisco’s Drug Crisis
  • Insights gained from San Francisco's approach to addressing the drug crisis
  • Policy implications and potential solutions for other regions facing similar challenges
  • Impact on public health and social issues

Please check out our Episode Resources below:


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Fed Meeting Today: Jerome Powell Says March Rate Cut Not Likely (Barrons) // https://bit.ly/3HIT19V

US job openings unexpectedly rise, but resignations decreasing (Reuters) // https://reut.rs/3OpRMAn

Layoffs.fyi // https://bit.ly/48UfEUS

JP Morgan The Innovation Economy Outlook // https://bit.ly/3UlBmwE

Rock Health: Digital Health Partnerships // https://bit.ly/49jDJEn

Biden administration announces effort to make healthcare more competitive and transparent (HFMA) // https://bit.ly/49humVK