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Health:Further Marcus Whitney
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4.6 • 38 Ratings
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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.
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74 - How Trump Could Drastically Reshape Healthcare in America
In this episode of Health Further podcast, Marcus and Emily discuss the implications of a potential Trump presidency on healthcare. They explore various aspects, including the national debt, the impact on healthcare spending, and specific policy areas such as Medicare, Medicaid, and biopharma. The conversation highlights the challenges and potential changes in healthcare policy, driven by economic advisors and think tanks. They also touch on the differences between the Biden and Trump administrations' approaches, particularly in areas like Medicare Advantage, fee-for-service models, and the regulatory environment affecting the healthcare industry.
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73 - From Harvard to AI: Dr. Rick Abramson's Journey in Healthcare Innovation
In this episode of Health Further, we welcome Dr. Rick Abramson, a leading expert in the intersection of AI and healthcare. Dr. Abramson, an MD from Harvard Medical School with a diverse career spanning clinical practice, consulting, and executive roles, delves into the transformative potential of AI in medical imaging. With a background that includes significant contributions at institutions like Vanderbilt, HCA, and innovative AI startups, Dr. Abramson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Tune in as we explore how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, improving diagnostic accuracy, and reshaping the roles of medical professionals.
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Radiology, AI and the Analog-Digital Frontier presentation at the European Congress of Radiology, March 2024
Ricks Bio:
Rick Abramson is former Chief Medical Officer for Annalise.ai, a healthcare technology company providing advanced AI solutions for medical imaging. Annalise’s software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) products are regulatory cleared and commercially available in 40 countries.
Rick’s career has straddled the clinical and business sides of health care. After a stint at McKinsey & Co. serving pharmaceutical industry clients, Rick completed Harvard Medical School followed by postgraduate training at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins. He then joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical School, where he served as Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Innovation and led a NIH-funded research program spanning cancer treatment biomarkers, healthcare economics, quality measurement, and machine learning in diagnostic medical imaging. Rick then joined HCA Healthcare as corporate vice-president over HCA’s radiology service line. Between his roles at HCA and Annalise, Rick led clinical strategy for Covera Health, a venture-backed health tech startup based in New York.
Rick lives in Nashville with his wife and two children. He holds A.B. and M.D. degrees from Harvard as well as a Master of Health Care Delivery Science degree from Dartmouth, and he maintains a Vanderbilt faculty appointment as Adjoint Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering. He currently serves on the advisory committees of several healthcare venture capital firms and is a trustee of the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville.
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72 - Shocking $1 Billion Donation Erases Med School Tuition for Students
In this episode of Health Further, hosts Vic and Marcus discuss a range of topics, including recent positive economic data, healthcare developments, venture capital, and artificial intelligence. They cover the impact of inflation on the stock market, unemployment rates, and the Federal Reserve's potential actions. They also explore issues in commercial real estate, the acquisition of a healthcare venture fund, and advancements in value-based primary care services for seniors. Additionally, they highlight a new AI-driven behavior change initiative by OpenAI and Ariana Huffington, and discuss Microsoft's strategic move regarding its relationship with OpenAI.
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0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Inflation Cooled Further in June NYT
5:49 - Case for September Rate Cut Builds After Slower Jobs Data WSJ
7:56 - Property Fraud Allegations Snowball as Commercial Real-Estate Values Fall WSJ
23:37 - Seae Ventures acquires Unseen Capital after founder death TechCrunch
27:00 - HarmonyCares pockets $200M to expand in-home value-based primary care Fierce Healthcare
33:26 - H1 2024 digital health funding: Resilience leads to brilliance Rock Health
35:22 - FTC: PBMs may 'urgently' require 'potential regulation' Fierce Healthcare
40:19 - - HHS announces $27.5M in funding to address women's behavioral health Fierce Healthcare 42:08 - Why Industry Groups Are Decrying CMS’ Physician Fee Schedule Proposal MedCity News 47:53 - Ardent Health IPO targets $3B market valuation, $300M raise Fierce Healthcare
49:2 1 - Most Johns Hopkins Medical Students to Receive Free Tuition After $1 Billion Gift WSJ
51:51 - Elon Musk’s Neuralink Is Ready to Implant a Second Volunteer Wired Neuralink update on X 53:51 - a... -
71 - What the Overturning of Chevron Doctrine Means for You!
This episode reviews significant healthcare and financial news, including a Wall Street Journal article on the second quarter market performance, focusing on AI companies and their impact. They discuss key healthcare mergers and acquisitions, such as United Health Group's deals and potential regulatory hurdles. The episode also covers the implications of the recent Supreme Court decisions, particularly the overturning of the Chevron deference doctrine, and explores the broader impact of these rulings on various sectors. Finally, the hosts reflect on their experiences and learnings from the Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellowship, highlighting the importance of understanding historical context and striving for continuous improvement in healthcare and society.
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3:12 - The Quarter That Split the Market, in Six Charts WSJ
17:31 - Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group to divest some home health assets, clearing path for $3.3B Optum deal Fierce Healthcare
20:12 - Optum backs out of deal to buy Steward’s physician group Healthcare Dive
24:49 - Hospital operator Ardent Health files for an estimated $500 million IPO Renaissance
28:39 - Biden’s Team Scrambles to Contain First Democratic Defections NYT
46:42 - The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision AP
Supreme Court overrules Chevron deference, dealing blow to federal healthcare agencies Fierce Healthcare
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70 - Surgeon General's Bold Move: Gun Violence and Social Media Under Fire!
In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics including the economic impact of rising hospital prices, the challenges faced by pharmacies like Rite Aid and Walgreens, advancements in healthcare AI, policy changes on gun violence and social media by the Surgeon General, and recent venture capital trends in healthcare. We also explore the integration of healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente's acquisition of Cone Health and the implications of new pharmaceutical developments such as generic GLP-1 medications.
Guest Host Bio:
Bo Bartholomew is the CEO of EvidenceCare and Managing Partner of Rockmont Investments, leading efforts to improve clinical decision-making within EHR systems. He also serves on the boards of ProviderTrust and Mindera Health. Previously, Bo founded PharmMD (now AdhereHealth) and has held key roles at Shearwater Health and HCA. He has incubated several health tech startups and is passionate about developing future leaders through the Nashville Fellows Program. Bo holds an MBA from Vanderbilt's Owen School of Management, a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, and an undergraduate degree from Davidson College.
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13:06 - Apple Hit by First Charges Under New European Tech Law WSJ
13:06 - Microsoft Hit With EU Antitrust Charges Over Teams WSJ
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19:51 - LockBit lied: Stolen data is from a bank, not US Federal Reserve Bleeping Computer
25:29 - Amazon Shares Jump, Pushing Nasdaq Higher WSJ
30:08 - Function gets $45M for whole-body tests Axios
31:57 - Adonis gets $31M Series B to automate medical billing Axios
33:27 - Jogo Health Closes $5.5M Funding Round Finsmes
39:58 - PE firm Altaris plans to take Sharecare private in $518M acquisition Fierce Healthcare
42:37 - Illumina parts ways with Grail, with divestiture complete Fierce Healthcare
33:50 - Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis NYT
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68 - How Advanced Screening Saved My Life | A Candid Talk with My Cardiologist
In this episode, we welcome Dr. John Riddick, a leading cardiologist, to discuss the latest advancements in heart health. We explore preventive cardiology, the importance of cholesterol management, and the role of advanced screening techniques like CT angiograms in detecting and managing heart disease. Dr. Riddick shares insights from his extensive experience, offering practical advice on maintaining heart health, understanding the impact of family history, and the benefits of a proactive approach to cardiovascular care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in heart health and preventive medicine.
Dr. John Riddick is an interventional cardiologist with Centennial Heart Cardiovascular Consultants as well as the Medical Director for the Centennial Heart Center High-Risk Valve Program. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he also completed his residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Riddick completed both a fellowship in cardiology as well as interventional cardiology at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Riddick has authored a number of abstracts on various cardiac subjects and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Amy Liz, and three children.
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