30 episodes

Every week, healthcare VCs and Jumpstart Health Investors co-founders Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney review and unpack the happenings in US Healthcare, finance, technology and policy. With a firm belief that our healthcare system is doomed without entrepreneurship, they work through the mud to find the jewels, highlight headwinds and tailwinds, and bring on the smartest guests to fill in the gaps.

Health:Further Marcus Whitney

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.6 • 37 Ratings

Every week, healthcare VCs and Jumpstart Health Investors co-founders Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney review and unpack the happenings in US Healthcare, finance, technology and policy. With a firm belief that our healthcare system is doomed without entrepreneurship, they work through the mud to find the jewels, highlight headwinds and tailwinds, and bring on the smartest guests to fill in the gaps.

    30 - Cigna & Humana Merger while UHG Shows Reach & Scale | CMS Decreases Physician Payments, but adds New Programs | Global & Economic Power

    30 - Cigna & Humana Merger while UHG Shows Reach & Scale | CMS Decreases Physician Payments, but adds New Programs | Global & Economic Power

    In this episode, we discuss the following topics and the latest developments shaping the healthcare landscape:
    Cigna and Humana Merger: We explore the potential implications of this significant merger and its impact on the industry's competitive dynamics.UHG's Reach and Scale: We analyze UnitedHealth Group's expanding influence and its implications for the broader healthcare market.CMS Physician Payment Changes: We discuss the recent adjustments in physician payments by CMS and their potential effects on healthcare providers.New CMS Programs: We highlight the introduction of new CMS programs and their potential impact on healthcare delivery and patient care.Global and Economic Power Shift: We examine the evolving global and economic dynamics and their influence on the healthcare industry.
    Please check out our Episode Resources below:


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    GDP, inflation data bolsters case that Fed is done hiking (Yahoo) // https://bit.ly/48inszh

    Personal Income and Outlays, Oct. 2023 (BEA website) // https://bit.ly/3N5CuQI

    Cigna, Humana in Talks for Blockbuster Merger (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/411CpmR

    A Cigna + Humana merger may be on the horizon. Here's our take. (Advisory Board) // https://bit.ly/3RpYqbG

    United Health Group Investor Conference (UHG website) // https://bit.ly/3T7DqrB

    CMS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule that Advances Health Equity (CMS website) // https://go.cms.gov/3TbvuFB

    Surprise Medical Billing Law Heaps Pressure on Healthcare Providers (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3T7DFD1

    OpenAI’s New Board Takes Over and Says Microsoft Will Have Observer Role (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/46EX9BV

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    29 - Exclusive Interview w/ AI Healthcare Pioneer - Dr. Tarun Kapoor of Virtua Health | BTS Analysis of the OpenAI Value Destruction

    29 - Exclusive Interview w/ AI Healthcare Pioneer - Dr. Tarun Kapoor of Virtua Health | BTS Analysis of the OpenAI Value Destruction

    In this Episode, Vic and Marcus have a conversation with Dr. Tarun Kapoor, who serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Virtua Health. Dr. Kapoor is responsible for overseeing Virtua’s Digital Transformation Office and orchestrates Virtua’s enterprise-wide master plan in support of an intuitive care journey for all consumers. Additionally, the episode delves into a detailed examination of the OpenAI value decline and its implications for venture capital markets.

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    Biography for Dr. Tarun Kapoor of Virtua Health // https://bit.ly/3GdVU1G

    Biden Administration Addressing Social Determinants of Health (Press Release) // https://bit.ly/47LELbG

    Inside the Chaos at OpenAI (The Atlantic) // https://bit.ly/47IsQuV

    VCs Ignore Their Own Advice in Pursuit of Generative AI (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/47Kk8fL


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    • 1 hr 21 min
    28 - Inflation Slowing | Biden on Women’s Health Research | Amazon Advances One Medical | Healthcare AI

    28 - Inflation Slowing | Biden on Women’s Health Research | Amazon Advances One Medical | Healthcare AI

    This episode covers a range of significant developments in the healthcare sector. Marcus and Vic discuss the impact of slowing inflation on healthcare costs, President Biden's research focus on women's health, the collaboration between Amazon and One Medical, the emergence of transparency in pharmacy benefit managers, and the latest advancements in healthcare AI. Join us as we explore these topics and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the healthcare industry.

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    CPI Report for Oct 2023 (US Bureau of Labor) // https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm

    As Rent Rises Cool, So Will Inflation (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3uruVgq

    President Biden Announces Women’s Health Research (White House Press) // https://bit.ly/3G5hYLW

    New York Plans Cyber Rules for Hospitals (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3sDvKSU

    Amazon Prime Members: Primary Care Services For $9 Per Month (Forbes) // https://bit.ly/47Hp1X7

    Hackensack Meridian Health, Amazon's One Medical to open clinics (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3MQoJVQ

    Same Drug, Two Prices: Why the Higher Price Prevails (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3SPZOp5

    Upstart PBMs aim to shake up the market (Modern Healthcare) // a...

    • 58 min
    27 - First Health System Adopts AI for Patient Care | Digital Clones Arrive | Explosion AI Stories | Healthcare News Roundup

    27 - First Health System Adopts AI for Patient Care | Digital Clones Arrive | Explosion AI Stories | Healthcare News Roundup

    In Episode 27 of the Health:Further podcast, Vic and Marcus discuss the first health system to adopt AI for patient care, the arrival of digital clones, and exciting AI stories. They also cover a healthcare news roundup, including Virtua Health's introduction of AI therapists and the ability to create AI clones with Delphi Jobs, Bezos, and Oppenheimer. Tune in for a concise and informative episode on the latest AI advancements in healthcare.

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    Ohio Voters Enshrine Abortion Access in State Constitution (WSJ)

    Signature Loan Sale Likely to Lower Commercial-Property Values (WSJ)

    AbbVie, AstraZeneca and more face FTC's ire for 'improper' patent listings (Fierce Pharma)

    FTC Statement on Brand Drug Manufacturers’ Improper Listing of Patents in the Orange Book

    Eli Lilly Wins FDA Nod for Obesity Drug That Rivals Wegovy, Ozempic (Bloomberg)

    Open AI - Developer Day (YouTube)

    Meet Grok: Elon Musk's AI offering (Axios)

    Taiwanese startup 01.AI achieved a $1B valuation less than eight months (Business Insider)

    How Chinese influencers use AI digital clones of themselves to pump out content (Guardian)

    Clone Yourself with Delphi (website)

    Chat with any presidential candidate or stage your own debate (Chat2024 - website)

    Virtua Health is bringing on AI therapists amid provider shortage (Modern Healthcare)

    Woebot Health - creating new ways to deliver mental health care (website)

    How a Chatbot Went Rogue on a national Mental-health nonprofit (WSJ)


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    26 - Debate on the Role Govt. Should Play in AI Regulation | Venture Markets | Pharmacists Walk-out

    26 - Debate on the Role Govt. Should Play in AI Regulation | Venture Markets | Pharmacists Walk-out

    In this episode, Marcus and Vic engage in a healthy debate surrounding the crucial question of the government's role in regulating AI as they dive into the complexities of balancing innovation and ethical considerations, exploring the potential risks and benefits associated with various regulatory approaches. They also discuss the latest developments in federal policies impacting the tech industry, analyze the dynamic landscape of venture markets, and examine the unprecedented pharmacist walk-out, shedding light on the underlying factors driving this bold act of protest. Tune in for a captivating exploration of these topics as we navigate the ever-evolving intersection of technology, governance, and societal impact.

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    Fed Extends Pause on Rate Hikes but Keeps Door Open to Moving Higher (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3tZUHZb

    Pharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start three-day walkout (Reuters) // https://bit.ly/40qzcwK

    Another fallen ‘unicorn’: Olive AI sells assets, to wind down (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/40qznrU

    State of Private Markets: Q3 2023 (Carta Research) // https://bit.ly/3tYDfEv

    Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI (White House Fact Sheet) // https://bit.ly/40pxA6r

    Google Brain cofounder says Big Tech is inflating fears about the risks of AI because they want to dominate the market( Business Insider) // https://bit.ly/3Ssk3Jl

    2,851 Miles” Regulatory Capture Keynote Address by Bill Gurley Allin Summit // https://bit.ly/3QnKEVk

    A glimpse of the next generation of AlphaFold (Google Deep Mind) // https://bit.ly/3u4TGza

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    25 - Macro Forces Drive Insolvency & Defragmentation | GDP Growth | Seed-Stage Reset | Meta Lawsuit

    25 - Macro Forces Drive Insolvency & Defragmentation | GDP Growth | Seed-Stage Reset | Meta Lawsuit

    In the 25 episodes of Health:Further, three major themes have emerged. Firstly, macroeconomic forces are exerting significant pressure on the healthcare industry, with inflation negatively affecting health systems and the actions of the Federal Reserve and interest rates impacting capital markets. Public equity and bond markets play a crucial role in providing capital to all sectors of the healthcare system, while strained relationships between workers and management add to the challenges. Secondly, this immense pressure is causing the collapse of the payor/provider status quo, highlighting dysfunction in government and regulation and revealing missteps by well-established healthcare brands. Consequently, people are left without a trusted source of healthcare truth, leading to a loss of trust and reliability but also creating opportunities for change. Lastly, the financial strain and insolvency experienced by many healthcare sectors are driving a process of defragmentation, where traditional healthcare sectors are blending together into a more unified entity.

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    GDP Report Q3: 4.9% (BEA report) // https://bit.ly/3SiTtT0

    The Big Reset in Seed to Series A Graduation Rates (Substack) // https://bit.ly/478zz13

    42 attorneys general allege Facebook, and Instagram are addictive and target kids (CNBC) // https://bit.ly/45OwKB5

    Stabbed. Kicked. Spit On. Violence in American Hospitals Is Out of Control (NYT-Op) // https://bit.ly/3MlM9SF

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    • 1 hr 16 min

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37 Ratings

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Legendary Healthcare Leaders!

The entire Future of Health team, along with their stellar guests, shine the brightest of lights on what it means to be forward-thinking in our ever-changing healthcare culture! Bold, insightful, and engaging are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them. You’ll get tons of actionable advice and tangible tips, but you’ll also get heaps of inspiration from truly engaging individuals who genuinely want to see the industry succeed in every way. Thanks for putting out such a superb show guys - keep up the great work!

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Great Podcast and Guests

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Room for improvement: hard to hear even with headphones on. Please use better mics. It’s hard to hear. It sounds like it was recorded with a tape recorder left in middle of the room.

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Excellent Healthcare Podcast

If you want to be update with the current trends in health and the healthcare industry listen to this well done informative podcast.

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