CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
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
Episodes
301 episodes
What Happens if Medicaid is Cut
Medicaid spending is almost certain to get cut significantly under the emerging Congressional reconciliation bill. But what is Medicaid anyway and what will happen if spending drops?🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podc...
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Overriding America's Chronic Pain Crisis w/ Jennie Shulkin, Founder of Override Health
Chronic pain affects more Americans than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes combined, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and poorly managed health conditions.In this episode of the CareTalk Podcast, John Driscoll sits down wi...
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A Value-Based Path to Better Obesity Care w/ Elina Onitskansky, Founder & CEO, Ilant Health
Obesity is a pressing and complex challenge. GLP-1 meds are a game changer, but on their own, they may just bankrupt insurers without doing a whole lot to improve health. Can we build a better system for weight management that's clinica...
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Turning Data Into Life-Saving Insights w/ Truveta CEO, Terry Myerson
In this episode of the HealthBiz Podcast, host David Williams sits down with Terry Myerson, CEO and co-founder of Truveta, to explore how aggregated electronic medical record (EMR) data can drive groundbreaking insights in clinical research, dr...
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Measles, Mandates, and Misinformation w/ Michael F. Cannon
Measles is making a comeback, and with it comes a heated debate on vaccine mandates, public health, and personal freedom. In this episode of CareTalk, Michael F. Cannon (Director of Health Policy Studies, Cato Institute) joins hosts...
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Smarter Decision Support For Value-Based Success w/ Radial CEO, Thaddeus Fulford-Jones
Is smarter decision support the key to unlocking value-based success?In this episode of the HealthBiz Podcast, Thaddeus Fulford-Jones, CEO of Radial, joins host David Williams to explore how Radial’s AI-powered decision support software...
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Building a Smarter Healthcare Ecosystem w/ Vim CEO, Oron Afek
In this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll sits down with Oron Afek, CEO of Vim, to discuss how Vim is transforming healthcare by creating a smarter, more connected ecosystem for doctors and patients. Oron shares his entrepreneuria...
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How AI Personalizes Patient Engagement w/ Robert Farrell, CEO, mPulse
AI, behavioral science and digital communications are transforming how patients interact with the healthcare system. But are they actually improving outcomes or just adding noise and costs?In this episode of the Health Biz Podcast, host ...
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Powering Personalized Senior Care at Home w/ Dr. Jeffrey Kang
Whole-person care is the gold standard for treating elderly patients by delivering care where they need it when they need it, but traditional healthcare models make it tough to scale.Can value-based care and home-based medicine change t...
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Making Value-Based Care More Efficient with AI w/ Reveeler CEO, Jay Ackerman
Value-based care is a great concept, providers get paid to keep patients healthy rather than just for treating them when they’re sick.But it’s not easy, and the results don’t always meet the potential.Can technology and AI help?...
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Breaking Down Data Silos with Interoperability w/ Dr. Donald Rucker
Interoperability has long been a buzzword in healthcare In an ideal world, our healthcare system would exchange timely, high-quality data to empower patients, improve clinical quality, and keep costs under control. How...
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States Clash Over Abortion Pills
A New York doctor has been indicted for prescribing abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana, sparking a legal showdown between the two states.Now, New York is striking back with a law to shield physicians. Which state will...
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Improving Medication Adherence with AI Solutions w/ AllazoHealth CEO, William Grambley
Artificial intelligence is destined to play a big role in the pharmaceutical industry in 2025.With this rapid growth, what specific changes can we expect in patient support and pharmaceutical marketing?And how will that impact h...
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2025 Healthcare Policy Predictions Recap
No doubt 2025 will be a wild year for healthcare.But what can we expect from AI, GLP-1s, and a second Trump administration?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, host David Williams dives into his predictions for 2025, looking at ...
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Can Opioid Settlement Funds End the Crisis?
Opioid makers and distributors are paying over $50 billion to settle lawsuits with states and cities.But how is this settlement money being spent?And is the opioid crisis nearing an end?In this episode of CareTalk, David...
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Improving Health System Access and Capacity w/ DexCare CEO, Derek Streat
Health systems are constantly struggling with capacity constraints.But what if they already had all the capacity they needed and just needed to tap into it? In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Derek Streat, Co-Founder and CEO o...
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2025 Healthcare Policy Predictions
2024 shook up the healthcare world, and 2025 is gearing up to be just as transformative.With big changes coming from the new Administration, the AI boom taking healthcare by storm, and the rapid rise of GLP-1s, next year is shaping up t...
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Overcoming Challenges in Speech with AAC w/ Smartbox CEO, Dougal Hawes
Speech is something many of us take for granted, but for millions in the disability community, it can be a daily source of struggle and frustration.Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, such as sign language, are essen...
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Closing the Healthcare Admin Gap with AI w/ Abdel Mahmoud
Administrative hassles and mountains of paperwork remain some of the biggest challenges in healthcare today.Every day, critical time and resources are diverted from doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to navigate inefficient prior ...
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Promoting Superior Patient-Centered Hernia Care
Hernia surgery is one of the most common procedures, but the quality of care and post-op treatment can vary widely.What’s behind these variations, and how can we ensure better care for patients?In this episode of HealthBiz Brief...
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The Path to Building Stronger Primary Care w/ Kate Goodrich
Primary care is the foundation of a strong healthcare system, but it faces mounting challenges, from workforce shortages to reimbursement struggles. Is advanced primary care the solution and what would that model look like?In th...
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Transforming Health Data into Health Improvement w/ Estenda Co-Founder and CEO, Richard Kedziora
We’re living in an era where health data is more accessible than ever.From lab results to wearable devices like the Apple Watch, there is an overwhelming amount of health information available. However, the real challenge lies i...
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The Cost Crisis of Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 medications like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic are taking the market by storm.With demand soaring, many patients are realizing these medications are either not being covered or simply too expensive.Is this all due to p...
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Empowering Patient Access with Self-Scheduling w/ Relatient CEO Jeff Gartland
Ever tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment, only to be stuck on hold for what feels like forever?You’re not alone. A lot of Americans feel the same frustration.Could there be a better way to take control of scheduling?
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Unlocking Personalized Medicine Through AI Data w/ Bradley Bostic
What if you could get personalized medical solutions tailored exactly to your needs, diagnosis, and even genetics?Personalized medicine may have sounded like a pipe dream a few years ago, but it’s fast becoming a major sector of the ind...
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