Health:Further

Macro forces impacting healthcare industry, collapse of payor/provider status quo, financial strain driving defragmentation, impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers, trends in payer provider dynamic, designing for Medicaid, GDP growth and household finances, shift towards capital-efficient seed stage companies, rising violence in American hospitals

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 announcements from the HLTH conference and Kaiser Permanente's resolution with labor. Join us as we examine many other topics surrounding the latest developments in healthcare! Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI Report for September (BLS Report) // https://bit.ly/3QtjNIQDEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine (DEA Report) // https://bit.ly/406XxYrHealth care ‘game-changer’? Feds boost care for homeless Americans (CNN) // https://bit.ly/407tyzC23andMe User Data Stolen in Credential Stuffing Attack (HIPAA Journal) // https://bit.ly/404rGayMain Street Health Announces $315M Round to Expand Into 26 States (Company Release) // https://bit.ly/45FXtzGDr. Marc Harrison tapped as CEO of General Catalyst's latest company (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/406GANEDelfi Diagnostics launches blood-based lung cancer screening test (Fierce Biotech) // https://bit.ly/46DNYCCAfter historic strike, Kaiser Permanente workers win 21% raise over 4 years (NPR) // https://bit.ly/3Q7FXyEHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Closure of Carta startups, Gaetz's push to remove McCarthy, Kaiser Union Workers Strike, emotional importance of healthcare, challenges and potential transition of Republican Party, understanding the political divide, current state of healthcare companies and role of AI, challenges faced by healthcare workers and need for adequate compensation

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 pharmaceutical industry hinders the development of new antibiotics, and a shortage of a life-saving cancer therapy persists. Elevance and Blue Cross Louisiana halt a proposed $2.5 billion deal. The FTC sues a private equity-backed anesthesia provider and Amazon for alleged monopolistic practices in the online marketplace. And many more! Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Rite Aid Plans to Shut Down Hundreds of Stores in Bankruptcy (WSJ) Private Equity-Owned Healthcare Companies to Join in $3 Billion Merger (WSJ)The World Needs New Antibiotics, but the Business Model Is Broken (WSJ)This Cancer Therapy is Lifesaving, but There Isn’t Enough of It (WSJ)Elevance, Blue Cross Louisiana halt $2.5B proposed deal (Modern Healthcare)FTC Sues Large Private-Equity-Backed Anesthesia Provider (Modern Healthcare)FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging Illegal Online-Marketplace Monopoly (WSJ)Amazon’s Thin Profit Margins and Growing Competition Undercuts the FTC’s Case (WSJ)Google Trial Spills Details on Search Engine’s Deals With Apple, & Samsung (WSJ)How a government shutdown affects Medicare, Medicaid benefits (Washington Post)------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

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 impact on global AIDS prevention, saving a remarkable 25 million lives to date—equivalent to the entire population of Australia. However, there are concerns about whether Republicans will continue to support and uphold this medical triumph."Instacart's Valuation and Investor Woes": Instacart, a prominent startup in the grocery delivery industry, is currently aiming for a valuation of up to $10 billion. This represents a significant decrease from its peak valuation of $39 billion during the previous startup funding frenzy two years ago. Consequently, many investors who contributed nearly $1 billion during Instacart's last three funding rounds are now facing potential losses."Labor Strike Looms over Kaiser Permanente": In a recent development, tens of thousands of workers at Kaiser Permanente have voted to authorize a potential labor strike. The strike may be implemented if no contract deal is reached by September 30.And many more! Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Fed Holds Rates Steady but Pencils In One More Hike This Year (WSJ)Instacart IPO Is an Expensive Lesson for Venture Firms (WSJ)PEPFAR: AIDS Program renewal (NYT Op-ed) Elevance PBM CarelonRx launches prescription cost savings program (Healthcare Finance News) Carelon WebsiteLabor strike authorization at Kaiser (Fierce Healthcare)Kaiser Management Response (Press Release) FTC Chair Lina Khan to crack down on 'below radar' deals (YHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Topics discussed in this podcast include Walgreens teaming up with Pearl Health for value-based care, the steep rise in health insurance costs, the ineffectiveness of a common decongestant ingredient, the pricing disparity of the cancer drug Gleevec, trust issues in the healthcare system, the history and usage of a chemical compound in healthcare products, and the importance of trust in value-based care.

Episode 19 was recorded during the Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellowship Reunion in Chicago, IL. This special episode is presented in partnership with Portal Innovations and their podcast, Lab Rats to Unicorns, hosted by Portal Innovations Founder and CEO, John Flavin.John is the Founder and CEO of Portal Innovations, a premier venture development engine that builds and invests in life sciences ventures. Portal Innovations helps exceptional innovators build their companies and surround entrepreneurs with the resources and community they need.During this discussion, Marcus Whitney and John Flavin co-host two panels to discuss healthcare innovation and health equity, including a focus on macro environment impact.Panelists include:Anna Haghgooie - Managing Director at ValtruisMichael Gray - Partner at Neal Gerber & EisenbergDr. Kameron Matthews - Chief Health Officer at Cityblock Health and Family PhysicianDr. Kedar Mate - President and CEO at The Institute for Healthcare Improvement.HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

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 the previous year. Additionally, we will discuss Questa Capital's successful closure of a $397 million Healthcare Venture Fund. We will also be exploring HCA Healthcare's recent pilot program, which equipped 75 emergency room physicians across four hospitals with Google's AI technology through an ongoing partnership with Google Cloud and Augmedix, a specialized tech company focusing on ambient medical documentation. Don't miss out on this episode; feel free to rate it if you find it enjoyable!------🔎RESOURCES🔎REDBOOK RETAIL SALES INDEX // https://bit.ly/3PnQqXQBLS: JOB OPENINGS AND LABOR TURNOVER SUMMARY (JOLTS) // https://bit.ly/3Pk6F8cQUESTA CAPITAL CLOSES HEALTHCARE VENTURE FUND AT $397 MILLION (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3PmWfVgSTARTUPS ARE HITTING A FUNDING WALL AFTER SEED STAGE (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3Entl16EXPENSIVE DRUGS TARGETED FOR FIRST U.S. PRICE NEGOTIATIONS (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3Enq5mjTHE HIGH COST OF PRICE CONTROLS ON ELIQUIS AND OTHER DRUGS (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3L5ROf9NOT EVERYTHING WE CALL CANCER SHOULD BE CALLED CANCER (NYT) // https://nyti.ms/3qWy4UhWEALTHY PEOPLE ARE GETTING FULL-BODY SCANS. EARLY DETECTION OR UNNECESSARY? (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3R3evEkPROVIDERS CONFRONT RACIAL BIAS ENGRAINED IN EHRS (MODERN HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/3qVwORoMOVEIT BREACH HITS JOHNS HOPKINS, OTHER HEALTH SYSTEMS (MODERN HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/44zQuYLHCA COLLABORATES WITH GOOGLE TO BRING GENERATIVE AI TO HOSPITALS (FIERCE HEALTHCARE) // https://bit.ly/3qMBN6Y------🔔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 // HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Discussed topics include Truepill's share value decrease, bankruptcies in nursing home industry, new taxes on stock buybacks, challenges of caring for aging parents, student loan repayment struggles, SEC rules on transparency and fees, and challenges faced by gender clinics in providing care.

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 is equal to nearly 20 percent of volume overall. We're taking an in-depth look at these topics and more in Episode 16.------🔎RESOURCES🔎AMERICA'S FASTEST-GROWING COMPANY IS TACKLING THE GREATEST CHALLENGE IN HEALTH CARE (INC) // https://bit.ly/3smbzIU MOONLAKE IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS HAS GREAT PROMISE FOR INFLAMMATORY SKIN CONDITIONS (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3PcChN7HOSPITALS ARE DIALING BACK ON VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTING (STAT) // https://bit.ly/45vKh0QCONSUMER FINANCIAL HEALTH IN 7 CHARTS (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3qB5rf5DISCOVER STOCK DROPS AFTER CEO ROGER HOCHSCHILD'S EXIT (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/45vKq4oHOW STATES CAN THOUGHTFULLY UNWIND MEDICAID COVERAGE (BOSTON GLOBE) // https://bit.ly/44aw08IHOW DO WE FIX THE SCANDAL THAT IS AMERICAN HEALTH CARE? (NYT) // https://bit.ly/3KQZBx5PRISMA HEALTH, UNITED HEALTHCARE NEGOTIATE OVER HEALTH COVERAGE (WYFF) // https://bit.ly/47AER6CUHG CUTTING PREAUTHORIZATION OF CLAIMS // https://bit.ly/3KOvQwR ------🔔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/@healthfurtherYOUTUBE // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFM4torjTIEkOLOD-p7FIKwHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK