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Dr. Jonathan Baktari is a triple-board certified physician, a successful healthcare entrepreneur, and, is an avid podcaster, too.

What can he tell us about the use of AI in drug testing software, do not resuscitate orders, and how to hire a consultant?

(7:26) The importance of education on adult vaccination
(11:00) Outsourcing employee health departments
(14:35) Meeting the needs of corporate clients
(17:28) The importance of employee drug testing
(21:14) Leveraging AI for government compliance and optimization
(25:18) The challenges of healthcare technology
(28:51) The stigma of genetic code use

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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT JONATHAN BAKTARI
Jonathan Baktari MD is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Dr. Baktari brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine.
 
Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Barron’s, and many other national publications. He is also an opinion writer for The Hill and the Toronto Star.

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Robbie Hughes (Founder & CEO, Lumeon) discusses the chaotic and wasteful nature of healthcare, and how his company brings predictability and consistency to care delivery by orchestrating teams and automating tasks to ensure the right care to every patient, every time.

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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT ROBBIE HUGHES
Robbie is the Founder and CEO of Lumeon. An engineer by training, he started the company after first-hand experience of the impact that fragmented care delivery processes have on patient experience. Taking a step back to develop a fresh approach, he built the award-winning care journey orchestration platform to connect care teams, patients and technology across the care continuum. The platform enables healthcare providers to automate and orchestrate end-to-end processes by creating their own unique care journeys.

Under Robbie’s leadership, Lumeon has grown to an enterprise-level solution, currently in use by 65 major healthcare providers across the US and Europe managing over six million patient lives. Under Robbie’s leadership, Lumeon has grown from his bedroom with a business funded by individual clients, to an enterprise-level solution that is currently in use by 65 major healthcare organizations and growing.

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First, it was Olivia Munn, then Kate Middleton. A rash of high-profile people under 50 have been getting cancer and many people are worried.

Is cancer becoming more common among younger adults? And if so, what’s causing the increase?

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(0:48) How worried should we be about an increased incidence of cancer among young people?
(3:52) What are the causes of rising cancer rates?
(5:52) What role do environmental factors play in cancer rates?
(12:33) Opioids, addiction, and policy issues
 
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.

Enjoyed this episode? You might also like "Dr. Otis Brawley on Cancer Screening and Health Disparities"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTqI9-l29Fs&ab_channel=CareTalk%3AHealthcare.Unfiltered.Podcast

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Matthias Hofmann (Co-Founder & CEO, eyebot) discusses the significant expenses and inconvenience associated with traditional eye exams, and how his company is simplifying eyecare for everyone

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🎙️⚕️ABOUT MATTHIAS HOFMANN
Matthias Hofmann is Co-founder and CEO at Eyebot, bringing experience from previous roles at 123 SEE, Lumicell, Formlabs, and EyeNetra. Matthias Hofmann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton. With a robust skill set that includes Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and more,

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Steward Health Care is floundering, and its hospitals are in danger of closing. Now Optum has emerged as a buyer for Steward’s physician network, offering a financial lifeline but stirring up concerns by politicians and regulators.

Why is Optum buying physician practices? And is that good or bad news for the healthcare system?   

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(2:49) Steward Health Care's troubles and political concerns
(3:36) The Antitrust Act and the healthcare market
(6:32) Concerns about the for-profit and non-profit hospitals
(7:35) Redistributing hospital spending
(9:29) Should what happened with the Covid 19 pandemic make the case to keep more hospitals open?
(12:01) Impact of Optum's purchase of Atrius on healthcare services in Massachusetts
(13:55) Will Optum move towards value-based care?

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Scott Speranza (CEO, HealthLock) discusses how his company helps protect against medical fraud and privacy intrusions, organizes and audits insurance claims, and helps members fight back against errors and overbilling.

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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT SCOTT SPERANZA
Healthcare visionary Scott Speranza leads HealthLock, the industry's top digital solution for medical claims.  HealthLock's technology automatically monitors patient data, safeguarding both finances and identities from fraudulent activity. With over 25 years of experience in software analytics, health management, and insurance auditing, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He's also Chairman and CEO of inAssist, HealthLock's parent company.

Under Scott's leadership, both companies have championed consumer empowerment in healthcare.  Their innovative technology has reviewed over $500 million in claims, resulting in cost savings of more than $130 million for members.  Scott's passion lies in simplifying the complexities of healthcare through a powerful combination of industry expertise and technical knowledge.

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Ozempic and Wegovy are all the rage as everyone tries to lose weight. But despite the epidemic of obesity, very few physicians are trained to address it.

In this episode of CareTalk, Dr. Katherine Saunders (Co-Founder & EVP, Intellihealth) joins John and David to discuss scaling obesity treatment by enabling providers with technology.

But can a technology-enabled approach keep up with demand? Listen to the episode to find out!

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(5:52) What is it that makes obesity a disease?
(7:43) Advancements in anti-obesity medical interventions
(8:45) Why are GLP1s so popular and are they the singular solution to obesity?
(11:38) Barriers to obesity treatment
(13:08) How does the issue of weight bias come into play?
(14:29) The disconnect between supply and demand in obesity and geriatrics specialties
(17:10) What are the cardio-related benefits of GLP1s?
(20:43) Is it true that over 75% of Americans are overweight?
 
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🎙️⚕️ABOUT DR. KATHERINE SAUNDERS
Dr. Katherine H. Saunders is a physician entrepreneur and a leading expert in Obesity Medicine. She is on the cutting edge of effective and compassionate obesity treatment. Dr. Saunders is on faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she teaches and precepts. Dr. Saunders received her undergraduate degree Phi Beta Kappa/Summa Cum Laude from Dartmouth College and her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, where she became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Saunders is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Additionally, she has been featured in multiple national media outlets, including Women’s Health, USA Today, Medical News Today, and NY Post.

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Dennis Kogan (Co-Founder & CEO, Caresyntax) discusses how his company empowers surgeons and providers to improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability with data-driven surgery using AI, automation, and OR analytics.

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CareTalk 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.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT DENNIS KOGAN
Dennis Kogan is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caresyntax. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director & Managing Partner at surgical.ai. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon and Harvard Business School with degrees in information technology, finance, and business administration. He has more than 10 years of experience in financial and strategy consulting in the medical device and IT sectors. He possesses a keen awareness of the impact that new technologies can bring to surgical innovation. He has the vision to expand the CareSyntax product and operations to new heights and new markets.

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Talking about mental health is no longer taboo, but somehow Black men are still left out of the conversation. Enter Emmy Award-winning actor, Courtney B. Vance, whose book The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power seeks to change that.

Courtney wants to revolutionize mental health in the Black community. Can it be done? And if so, how?

TOPICS
(3:38) Enduring the journey of black men
(7:12) Lack of trust in the healthcare system in the black community
(10:48)The challenge of prostate cancer screening in the African-American community
(14:24) Shame as a barrier to healing
(16:56) What would revolutionize mental health in the black community?
(21:18) Discovering the power of dreams
(25:50) Healing with faith
(29:29) Admitting the need for help

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🎙️⚕️ABOUT COURTNEY B. VANCE
Courtney B. Vance is an award-winning actor with a prolific career in film and television. He began his career with roles in movies such as Hamburger Hill, The Hunt for Red October, and The Preacher's Wife. Vance has also had success on television, starring in shows such as The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Lovecraft Country, and Genius: Aretha. His acting has been recognized with numerous awards, including two Emmys, a Tony, a Critics Choice Award, and a Black Reel TV Award.

Vance has recently ventured into authorship.  His latest book, co-written with Dr. Robin L. Smith, is titled "The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power." This book delves into the complexities of mental health for Black men in America. It offers a path towards healing, self-understanding, and achieving mental well-being.

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Julia Paget (Founder & CEO, The IVF Guide) discusses how her company is changing fertility care by operating as a global hub of independent clinical embryologists and fertility nurses providing remote services for clinics and patients.

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🎙️⚕️ABOUT JULIA PAGET
Julia is a renowned fertility and healthcare executive possessing a rare blend of commercial, operational, clinical, strategy, compliance, and project management skills. With over 25 years' experience in both private and NHS settings, Julia is an inspiring leader and entrepreneur who has delivered world-class fertility services and successfully built healthcare businesses across four continents.

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