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Send us a Text Message.Recent political events have brought mental and cognitive health into the national spotlight.As more Americans confront mental health crises, the urgency for both heightened attention and effective treatment solutions has never been greater.According to MentalHealthAmerica, nearly 20% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which translates to approximately 50 million Americans.In our latest episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll welcome...

Send us a Text Message.Generation Z faces profound challenges, grappling with both a surge in behavioral health diagnoses and a deep-seated distrust of the healthcare system.Research from the Walton Family Foundation reveals that 42% of Gen Z individuals struggle with depression and feelings of hopelessness, a rate nearly twice as high as that observed in Americans over the age of 25.How can we bridge the gap between the growing need for mental health support and the effectiveness of availabl...

Send us a Text Message.As the U.S. population continues to age, Medicare is rapidly consuming a larger portion of the federal budget.In 2023, Medicare expenditures reached a staggering $1 trillion, accounting for approximately 3.1% of the U.S. GDP.Looking ahead, Statista projects that Medicare outlays will soar to $2.1 trillion by 2034, representing around 4.2% of the anticipated U.S. GDP.Such a trajectory of unsustainable spending necessitates innovative and effective solutions.Tune in to th...

Send us a Text Message.Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise, and common treatments are rapidly becoming ineffective.The UNEP reports that by 2050, up to 10 million deaths annually could be attributed to antibiotic-resistant infections globally.This alarming projection has many medical professionals and healthcare experts deeply concerned.In this week’s Health Biz Briefs, Greg Mario, CEO of Taxis Pharmaceuticals, joins David E. Williams to discuss the real and potentially imminent d...

Send us a Text Message.AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in healthcare as providers look to cut costs and speed up patient response times.However, a study by the Pew Research Center found that 57% of patients say using artificial intelligence to diagnose diseases and recommend treatments would worsen the patient-provider relationship.So how does AI bridge the disconnect between effective patient care and streamlined operations?Join us for this week’s Care Talk episode as David E. Williams...

Send us a Text Message.Traditional medical systems frequently focus on treating patients only after their conditions have become severe. This approach often results in worse outcomes and higher costs for patients and providers.Can preventative care models offer a solution?Join us for this week’s Health Biz Brief as David E. Williams speaks with Mohamed Diab, President of CVS Accountable Care and Senior Vice President of CVS Health, to explore how value-based accountable care systems could rev...