CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

Nov 01 2024 269 ep. 18 mins 9
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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. Visit us at www.CareTalkPodcast.com

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Medical Gaslighting and the Power of Self-Advocacy w/ Ilana Jacqueline

Nov 01 2024 24 mins  
Send us a textMedical gaslighting is when a provider shirks a patient’s concerns and leaves them without a diagnosis or treatment plan.Unfortunately, this experience is all too common for patients, especially women.So, how can patients tackle the problem and get the care they need?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll meet with guest Ilana Jacqueline, p

Safeguarding Patient Health Data with AI Solutions w/ AllClear ID CEO Bo Holland

Oct 30 2024 8 mins  
Send us a textTheoretically, having a full view of a patient’s medical records could lead to more personalized treatment, stronger data security, and new research breakthroughs.But in practice? That’s a tall order.Could AI be the solution?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Bo Holland, Founder and CEO of All Clear ID, talks about the risks patients face with medical record sec

Is the AI Bubble Ready to Burst? w/ Ed Zitron

Oct 24 2024 25 mins  
Send us a textAs AI becomes more integrated into our lives, many believe it will revolutionize nearly every industry, with healthcare being one of them. Ed Zitron is not one of those people.In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams speaks with Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR, on why he believes AI is a bubble ready to burst and the ramifications of AI on everything from patient care to cl

Protecting Healthcare Workers with Wearable Safety Tech w/ Canopy CEO Shan Sinha

Oct 22 2024 7 mins  
Send us a textHealthcare workers are frequently subjected to verbal and even physical abuse.So, how do we keep them safe?In this week’s episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Shan Sinha, Co-Founder and CEO of Canopy, discusses the dangers facing healthcare professionals and how duress alert systems can improve safety in hospitals and at-home patient care.This episode is brought to yo

Reducing Rx Costs with Point-of-Prescribing Tech w/ Arrive Health CEO Kyle Kiser

Oct 17 2024 22 mins  
Send us a textNearly all insured Americans have prescription medication benefits.So why are so many Americans struggling to afford those prescriptions?Shouldn't these benefits cover the cost? In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams speaks with Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, to explore the factors driving the disconnect between consumer needs and prescription pricing, and how

Maximizing Capacity with Prescriptive Analytics w/ LeanTaaS CEO Mohan Giridharadas

Oct 14 2024 6 mins  
Send us a textIt's well known that hospitals struggle with capacity issues, but could the real culprit be poor optimization?Making matters worse, consistent financial pressure and aging populations are driving demand to an all-time high. In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Mohan Giridharadas, Founder and CEO of LeanTaaS, discusses the challenges facing medical providers and how ad

Blue Shield of CA's Bold Move to Bypass PBMs

Oct 10 2024 20 mins  
Send us a textIt’s no secret that medical drug prices have been out of control for most Americans.However, one hospital group has a novel idea to control drug spending.Blue Shield of California is bypassing PBMs by negotiating directly with the manufacturer of a biosimilar for Humira.Is this a one-off experiment or the start of a bigger trend that can drive industry-wide impact?I

Helene’s Impact on the Healthcare Supply Chain

Oct 08 2024 6 mins  
Send us a textThis year’s hurricane season is battering states across the country, and the healthcare supply chain is feeling the pressure.Making matters worse, Hurricane Helene has just crippled a North Carolina factory responsible for producing 60% of the IV fluids used in U.S. hospitals.Will the healthcare supply chain buckle under the weight?And how will patient care be impac

Why US Healthcare Still Falls Short

Oct 04 2024 18 mins  
Send us a textSurprise, surprise, the US healthcare system is still the most expensive and lowest performing. That’s the message from the latest Commonwealth Fund report called Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David dive into the report’s findings to uncover why U.S. healthcare remains so broken—and explo

Reducing Burnout For Frontline Healthcare Workers w/ Laudio Founder and CEO, Russ Richmond MD

Oct 01 2024 6 mins  
Send us a textNurses and frontline healthcare workers are under tremendous pressure.Can AI help reduce this burnout?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Russ Richmond, Founder and CEO of Laudio, discusses how they're easing the burden on medical professionals by improving margins, streamlining workflows, and ultimately enhancing patient care experiences.This episode is brought to y