Episodes

In Episode 32 of the Health:Further Podcast, we cover the following key topics: - US Federal Reserve's pursuit of an economic soft-landing and its potential impact on healthcare and the broader market. - Unraveling the VC bullwhip effect and its...

In this episode, we discuss CVS's move toward transparent pricing, the pharmaceutical industry's embrace of data science, Google's latest AI tool, the success of small VC funds, and an outlook on healthcare for 2024. Please check out our Episode...

In this episode, we discuss the following topics and the latest developments shaping the healthcare landscape: - Cigna and Humana Merger: We explore the potential implications of this significant merger and its impact on the industry's competitive...

In this Episode, Vic and Marcus have a conversation with Dr. Tarun Kapoor, who serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Virtua Health. Dr. Kapoor is responsible for overseeing Virtua’s Digital Transformation...

This episode covers a range of significant developments in the healthcare sector. Marcus and Vic discuss the impact of slowing inflation on healthcare costs, President Biden's research focus on women's health, the collaboration between Amazon and One...

In Episode 27 of the Health:Further podcast, Vic and Marcus discuss the first health system to adopt AI for patient care, the arrival of digital clones, and exciting AI stories. They also cover a healthcare news roundup, including Virtua Health's...

In this episode, Marcus and Vic engage in a healthy debate surrounding the crucial question of the government's role in regulating AI as they dive into the complexities of balancing innovation and ethical considerations, exploring the potential risks...

In the 25 episodes of Health:Further, three major themes have emerged. Firstly, macroeconomic forces are exerting significant pressure on the healthcare industry, with inflation negatively affecting health systems and the actions of the Federal...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Health:Further, where we dive into pressing healthcare issues and industry news. In this episode, we explore the challenges and innovations surrounding opioid treatment on the streets of Philadelphia. We also discuss three key...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Health:Further, where we dive into pressing healthcare issues and industry news. In this episode, we explore the challenges and innovations surrounding opioid treatment on the streets of Philadelphia. We also discuss three key...

In this episode, Marcus and Vic discussed several significant events currently taking place. One notable development is the closure of many Carta startups, indicating a challenging period for the industry. Additionally, Representative Matt Gaetz's...

In Episode 22 of Health:Further, we'll be covering a range of topics, including: Rite Aid plans to shutter stores in bankruptcy, and private equity-owned healthcare companies are merging in a $3 billion deal. The broken business model in the...

In Episode 21 of Health:Further, we'll be covering a range of topics, including: - "Republicans and the Lifesaving Government Initiative": Twenty years ago, the Republican Party initiated a groundbreaking government program that has had a profound...

In episode 20 of Health:Further, we'll be covering some interesting topics, including: - Walgreens teaming up with Pearl Health, a primary care enablement tech company, to expand its efforts in value-based care. - The steep rise in health insurance...

Episode 19 was recorded during the https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/health-innovators-fellowship/ Reunion in Chicago, IL. This special episode is presented in partnership with https://www.portalinnovations.com/ and their podcast,...

In episode 18 of Health:Further, we will dive into various topics. Firstly, we will examine the 4.20 percent increase in the Redbook Index in the United States for the week ending August 26, 2023, compared to the same week in …

In episode 17, we will be discussing various topics including the recent developments in Truepill, a startup that handles the shipment of prescription drugs for online pharmacies like Hims, Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, and GoodRx. According to a...

The fastest growing company in the US is solving healthcare's biggest challenge. Many health systems are pulling back from venture capital. The consequences of Medicaid's unwinding of continuous coverage are overwhelming. Prior authorization reduction...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the CPI rose 3.2% in July from year-ago levels, a slight increase from June’s 3.0%, but well below last summer’s peak of 9.1%. Americans’ collective credit-card bill rose to $1.03 trillion from $986 …

CA Nonprofit Hospitals are turning to bankruptcy for leverage against the State. Markets are pointing down after Fitch Ratings downgraded the United States’ AAA long-term credit rating. While CVS Health is cutting approx. 5,000 jobs to save on costs...

The Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement suggesting that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Analysts warn that bankruptcies and defaults could jump as the world adjusts to higher interest rates. Regional lenders are cutting back...

Vic interviews his friend Grant Chamberlain, Senior Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking at Ziegler. Grant has over 30 years of investment banking experience and had dedicated the majority of his career to advising HCIT and tech-enabled...

The Fed’s regulatory chief recently weighed in on a path to improvement following a string of midsize bank failures. Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide medication was recently under the WSJ spotlight for its surprising results. Rite Aid’s stock just hit a record...

Marcus interviews his fellow national HFMA board member, Dave Johnson, founder and CEO of 4Sight Health. Dave is a prolific writer on healthcare's pro-market transformation. He is the author-in-residence at MATTER, the Chicago-based healthcare...