

Health:Further
Marcus Whitney & Vic Gatto
Every week, healthcare VCs and Jumpstart Health Investors co-founders Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney review and unpack the happenings in US Healthcare, finance, technology and policy. With a firm belief that our healthcare system is doomed without entrepreneurship, they work through the mud to find the jewels, highlight headwinds and tailwinds, and bring on the smartest guests to fill in the gaps.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 47min
45 - Advancing Health Equity with Jay Bhatt, MD
Join Marcus & Vic as they speak with Dr. Jay Bhatt, Managing Director at Deloitte.Jay Bhatt, D.O., MPH, MPA, is a physician executive, internist, and public health innovator. As Managing Director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions (DCHS) and the Deloitte Health Equity Institute (DHEI), Dr. Bhatt directs the research agenda across the life sciences and health care industry leading to actionable insights for executives and their teams. Dr. Bhatt also drives high-impact collaborations and investments to influence key decision-makers, address place-based inequities, and innovate to advance health equity. He also serves on the Deloitte Purpose Office leadership team. He is a prominent thought leader on the issues of population health, health equity, health care transformation, public health, and digital health. Passionate about patient care, Dr. Bhatt practices medicine for the historically underserved while serving in his leadership role at Deloitte.Dr. Bhatt's work has earned the attention of top media outlets seeking his expertise and perspective. He is a recipient of the Crains Chicago 40 Under 40 Award, the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Award, a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Jay’s 4-minute back storyJay on LinkedInThe Deloitte Health Equity InstituteIllustrate ChangeJay's Book on Patient Safety------🔔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/@healthfurtherHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

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Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 14min
44 - Inflation, Nasdaq, Bitcoin, Change Healthcare, FTC, ViVE, Abridge & Prostate Cancer
Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the the PCE number, NASDAQ all time highs, the Bitcoin Bull RUn, the continued impacts of ChangeHealthcare's cyber attack, FTC movements, Vic's download from ViVE 2024, a huge round for AI company Abridge and AI finding a new Prostate Cancer. Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Key Fed inflation measure rose 0.4% in January as expected, up 2.8% from a year ago (CNBC)Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Closes at Record High After Inflation Data (WSJ)Bitcoin Is Hitting All-Time Highs Around the World (CoinDesk)Change Healthcare Outage Prompts Switch in Pharmacy Claims Processing (Managed Healthcare Exec)Change Healthcare cyber attack means no electronic claims processed since 2/20/24 (X)AHCA/NCAL Sends Letter To HHS Requesting Support In Wake of Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident (Letter)UnitedHealth Group Scrutinized for Alleged Antitrust Practices (Health Payer Intelligence)FTC, states challenge Kroger’s $25 billion grocery merger with Albertsons (Politico)ViVE 2024: Health Systems Take Innovation into Their Own Hands (HealthTech)Guthrie’s Award-Winning Pulse Center for Enhanced Patient Care (website)The Business Model of Healthcare LinkedInAbridge Raises $150M for Automating Medical Documentation and Plans to Create Generative AI Foundation Models (VoicebotAI)HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 18min
43 - Inflation update | Health Systems Comeback | Change Healthcare Cyberattack | YCom & Techstars | AI Rundown
Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the the CPI print, the huge rebound in health systems performance, the impacts of ChangeHealthcare's cyber attack, updates from YC and Techstars, the latest news on AI chips and why primary care needs a full reboot. Also... IVF in Alabama. Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎January Inflation Report Prices Cool Less Than Expected (NYT)In a 'spectacular collapse,' Cano Health files for bankruptcy (Fierce Healthcare)Kaiser Permanente: $4.1B profit, exceeds $100B operating revenues in 2023 (Fierce Healthcare)Ascension escapes last year's losses with higher per-patient revenues, tempered cost growth (Fierce Healthcare)Half of rural hospitals are losing money. Rising MA enrollment likely won't help them, Chartis warns (Fierce Healthcare)Change Healthcare Disconnects Systems Amid Cyberattack (HealthIT Security)YCom Investment areas (Website)Techstars 2.0 (Website)Nvidia Sales Reach New Heights as Company Forecasts Bigger AI Boom (WSJ)Meet 'Groq,' the AI Chip That Leaves Elon Musk’s Grok in the Dust (Gizmodo)HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
42 - Surprising Jobs Report | First Crack in Regional Banks | Lilly Should be in The Magnificent 7 | Tenet’s Strong Results | Cyber Threats
Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the latest surprising jobs report, shedding light on its implications for the economy and labor market. They also analyze the potential inclusion of Lilly in The Magnificent 7, Tenet's strong results and the ongoing issue of cyber threats, and the latest developments in healthcare AI.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎U.S. Economy added 353,000 jobs in January, much better than expected CNBC // https://cnb.cx/3SClPG6New York Community Bancorp fell off a cliff this week, dragging others down with it MarketWatch // https://on.mktw.net/3HT2U4TMedicare Advantage provider, benefit cuts may follow rate reduction Modern Healthcare // https://bit.ly/42wwiHTCMS Proposed Updates for 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs HHS press release // https://bit.ly/3wcbg58Molina Healthcare reports Q4 beat on lower medical costs, higher premiums Reuters // https://reut.rs/490mXdLCVS beats estimates but cuts full-year profit outlook on higher medical costs CNBC // https://cnb.cx/3HVdecQWhy Eli Lilly Deserves to Unseat Tesla Among the Magnificent Seven WSJ // https://on.wsj.com/42Bu36fWhat Amazon’s layoffs mean for One Medical, pharmacy division Modern Healthcare // HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Feb 2, 2024 • 60min
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 SlowsThe Federal Reserve decides to maintain interest rates amid a slowing job marketImplications for the economy and investment decisionsPotential reasons behind the decision and its impact on various sectors Innovation OutlookCurrent trends and future prospects in technological innovation Biden Strives for More Healthcare CompetitionPresident Biden's efforts to increase competition in the healthcare industryPotential benefits for consumers and the healthcare systemImplications for healthcare companies and the broader economy Cigna Exits MACigna's decision to exit the Medicare Advantage marketPossible reasons behind the move and its impact on the healthcare industryEffects on Cigna's business and its customers HCA Delivers Strong EarningsHCA's robust financial performance and earnings reportFactors contributing to the company's successMarket reaction and implications for the healthcare sector Lessons from San Francisco’s Drug CrisisInsights gained from San Francisco's approach to addressing the drug crisisPolicy implications and potential solutions for other regions facing similar challengesImpact on public health and social issuesPlease check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Fed Meeting Today: Jerome Powell Says March Rate Cut Not Likely (Barrons) // https://bit.ly/3HIT19VUS 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/3UlBmwERock Health: Digital Health Partnerships // https://bit.ly/49jDJEnHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Jan 30, 2024 • 40min
40 - Addressing Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MD
Join Marcus & Vic as they learn from Nzinga Harrison, MD, how we need to change to address addiction in our healthcare system and society effectively. This is an informative and direct conversation with the leading expert in the field.Nzinga explains how to:Un-Learn what we think we know about addiction,Un-Do the stigma that is killing people, andUn-Cover the conversations that we need to have to improve treatment for substance use disorderDr. Harrison is passionate and outspoken about the need to expand the addiction medicineworkforce. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer for Eleanor Health, an innovativemental health and addiction treatment company, and has more than 20 years of experiencepracticing medicine. She is a double-board certified physician with specialties in general adultpsychiatry and addiction medicine.You can read more about these issues in her new book, Un- Addiction: 6 Mind-ChangingConversations That Could Save a Life. She also appears in the award- winning documentaryTipping the Pain Scale, which addresses the crisis of addiction in America. ------🔔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/@healthfurtherHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 2min
39 - Wall Street Record Highs | Humana to Reprice MA Plans | AI at Davos and Deep Fake Biden Calls | Steward Health in Trouble (again)
Humana discusses the repricing of Medicare Advantage plans, while Steward Health's challenges are examined. The podcast also covers Wall Street's record highs, AI usage at Davos and deep fake Biden calls. Additionally, the significance of healthcare consumerism tools is explored.

Jan 23, 2024 • 34min
38 - Healthcare Policy & Regulation with Emily Evans
In this deep dive into Healthcare Policy & Regulation with Emily Evans, we discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming review of the Chevron deference and its likely effects on healthcare regulatory agencies including HHS, CMS, FDA and FTC. We also discuss the expected positive impact on healthcare M&A markets. While potential policy changes create short-term uncertainty, they also present opportunities for consolidation, competition, and innovation in the medium to long-term.HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
37 - Mixed Economic Signals | Alarming Cancer Rates | Apple & Epic Flex Market Power | General Catalyst’s Big Swing | Humana’s Medical Cost
Alarming rise in cancer rates and its implications for public health? Ongoing power struggle between tech giants Apple and Epic Games, as they flex their market influence? General Catalyst's ambitious moves in the business landscape and the potential ripple effects? Join us as we navigate through these pressing issues and so much more!Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Consumers Start 2024 on Strong Footing After a Jolly Holiday (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3HrHVpNTrouble for the U.S. economy? Empire State gauge sinks to lowest level since pandemic. (MarketWatch) // https://on.mktw.net/3Hog8qaThe Bill Is Coming Due on a Record Amount of Commercial Real Estate Debt (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3HoLhKfCancer Is Striking More Young People, and Doctors Are Alarmed and Baffled (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3U2fruhYour Healthspan Is as Important as Your Lifespan—and It’s Declining (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3vRQfMMApple to Pull Blood-Oxygen Tool From Watches to Avoid US Ban If Appeal Fails (Bloomberg) // https://bloom.bg/3Sq7Jc6Apple Changes Its App Store Policy. Critics Call the Moves ‘Outrageous.’ (WSJ) // HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Jan 12, 2024 • 57min
36 - Jefferson Strengthens Payor Unit | Carta Oversteps Authority | Mayo Clinic’s AI Initiative | Pushback Against Federal Agencies
In this episode, we discuss Jefferson's efforts to bolster its payor unit, exploring the potential impacts on healthcare services and patient costs. We also examine the controversy surrounding Carta's alleged overstepping of its authority, shedding light on the implications for the company and its stakeholders. We take a closer look at Mayo Clinic's ambitious AI initiative, discussing its potential to revolutionize healthcare practices. We also analyze the growing pushback against federal agencies, providing insights into the underlying reasons and potential outcomes.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI December: (BLS website) // https://bit.ly/3O2nF1xCarta, a key tech company for startups, has a credibility problem (Axios) // https://bit.ly/3HgigA7 Jefferson Health says LVHN merger would double its insurance business (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3HjcEoWHealthcare marketing – the 2024 way (WPP website) // https://bit.ly/3vFs2t2 Mayo Clinic deepens AI commitment with new Cerebras Systems deal (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3RUOjKV Option Care Health taps Palantir's AI for nurse scheduling, supply chain (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3O10THmChevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted (WSJ-OP) // https://on.wsj.com/3TWWmJMElevance Health sues feds, challenging changes to MA star ratings (Fierce HealthcaHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK


