CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
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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

  1. Can Opioid Settlement Funds End the Crisis?

    5 DAYS AGO

    Can Opioid Settlement Funds End the Crisis?

    Send us a textOpioid 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 E. Williams and John Driscoll explore the impacts of recent opioid lawsuits and whether they could finally put an end to the crisis.TOPICS(0:30) Examining the Opioid Settlement(2:50) The Difference Between the Opioid and Tobacco Settlements(4:47) What Are the Se...

    22 min
  2. Improving Health System Access and Capacity w/ DexCare CEO Derek Streat

    JAN 1

    Improving Health System Access and Capacity w/ DexCare CEO Derek Streat

    Send us a textHealth 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 of DexCare, shares how health leaders can unlock hidden capacity by using data from patients, providers, and health systems to deliver care more efficiently.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/c...

    7 min
  3. 2025 Healthcare Policy Predictions

    12/27/2024

    2025 Healthcare Policy Predictions

    Send us a text2024 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 to be a wild ride.Join David E. Williams and John Driscoll on CareTalk as they dust off their crystal ball and explore what’s in store for healthcare in 2025!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterh...

    27 min
  4. Overcoming Challenges in Speech with AAC w/ Smartbox CEO Dougal Hawes

    12/26/2024

    Overcoming Challenges in Speech with AAC w/ Smartbox CEO Dougal Hawes

    Send us a textSpeech 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 essential for those with speech disabilities to communicate. What if technology could help give a voice to those in need?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Dougal Hawes, CEO of Smartbox Assistive Technology, explores how their AAC technology is empow...

    6 min
  5. Closing the Healthcare Admin Gap with AI w/ Abdel Mahmoud

    12/20/2024

    Closing the Healthcare Admin Gap with AI w/ Abdel Mahmoud

    Send us a textAdministrative 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 authorizations and overwhelming paperwork. Isn't it time we find a better solution?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Anterior Founder and CEO Abdel Mahmoud to explore the burden of administrative tasks ...

    28 min
  6. Promoting Superior Patient-Centered Hernia Care

    12/18/2024

    Promoting Superior Patient-Centered Hernia Care

    Send us a textHernia 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 Briefs, Dr. Michael Reinhorn and Dr. Nora Fullington dive into the challenges of hernia surgery and explain how Boston Hernia is raising the bar with patient-centered care and improved outcomes.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy ...

    6 min
  7. The Path to Building Stronger Primary Care w/ Kate Goodrich

    12/13/2024

    The Path to Building Stronger Primary Care w/ Kate Goodrich

    Send us a textPrimary 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 this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Dr. Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer of Humana, to explore the critical role of primary care and how it must evolve to meet the growing demands of patients, providers, and the h...

    27 min
  8. Transforming Health Data into Health Improvement w/ Estenda Co-Founder and CEO Richard Kedziora

    12/11/2024

    Transforming Health Data into Health Improvement w/ Estenda Co-Founder and CEO Richard Kedziora

    Send us a textWe’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 in unlocking the potential of this data to drive transformative health improvements for both patients and providers.In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Richard Kedziora, Co-Founder and COO of Estenda, discusses how they are leveraging health data to...

    7 min
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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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    CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    287
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    © 2025 CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
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