Health:Further

By Marcus Whitney & Vic GattoBusiness Health & Fitness

Health:Further episodes

July 27, 2024 75 - Why Meta's Llama Sets a New Benchmark, Leaving ChatGPT Behind
In this episode of "Health Further," hosts Marcus and Vic discuss the stock market and economy, the impact of AI on tech stocks, Google's earnings and AI investments, China's interest rate cut, the post-pandemic job market, and healthcare employment. They cover cybersecurity issues affecting airlines, investments in healthcare startups like Headway and Vitable, Google's abandoned acquisition of Wiz, Senate health committee actions, hospital infection rates, strong earnings from health insurers and hospital systems, the importance of behavioral health exemplified by Simone Biles' comeback, and Meta's release of Llama 3.1, an open-source AI model challenging existing large language models.

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0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Big Tech Selloff Slams Nasdaq With Worst Day Since 2022 WSJ
6:16 - Google Fails to ‘Wow’ as AI Bills Mount WSJ
8:00 - China Unexpectedly Cuts Interest Rate as World Markets Sag NYT
10:19 - The Hottest Job Market in a Generation Is Over WSJ
13:40 - U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, much more than expected CNBC 16:01 - CrowdStrike Explains What Went Wrong Days After Global Tech Outage WSJ
27:22 - Headway banks $100M round to expand into Medicare and Medicaid Fierce Healthcare
29:26 - Vitable Secures $16M To Provide Primary Care to Small Employers MedCity
31:35 - Google’s Aborted Deals Show Antitrust’s Long Shadow Over Tech Bloomberg
33:53 - Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor & Pensions) Committee issues Subpoena of Dr. Ralph de la Torre, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Steward Health Senate website
36:56 - Steward Health Care fails to secure bids on Ohio, Pennsylvania facilities Fierce Healthcare 38:04 - CDC report on resistant hospital infections outlines need for federal investment, epidemiology society says Fierce Healthcare
38:48 - Antimicrobial Resistance Threats in the United States, 2021-2022
40:50 - UnitedHealth Earnings beat, but cyberattack-related impacts to top $2.3B Fierce Healthcare 42:12 - Molina Healthcare Shares Rise 11% After 2Q Results MarketWatch
42:55 - Humana's CenterWell to open 23 clinics at Walmart stores Fierce Healthcare
45:02 - Ardent Health Shares End Flat In Debut After Downsized IPO Bloomberg
46:06 - Concentra Raises $529 Million in US IPO Bloomberg
46:30 - Ascension Illinois to sell hospitals and care sites to Prime Healthcare Fierce Healthcare
48:39 - UHS beats on revenue, earnings in Q2, raises 2024 forecast Fierce Healthcare
49:19 - HCA Healthcare boosts 2024 revenue, earnings forecast, propelled by strong patient demand Fierce Healthcare
49:36 - Tenet reports $259M net income and raises guidance Fierce Healthcare
52:35 - Simone Biles Has Already Won NYT-Op
1:02:05 - The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B ARSTechnica 1:08:55 - Commure to acquire Augmedix as AI scribe competition heats up Fierce healthcare
1:12:15 - Qventus' AI discharge planning solution saved Ohio Health $1.7M in months Fierce Healthcare
1:12:39 - Humana inks multiyear partnership with Google to invest in cloud and gen AI Fierce Healthcare
1:12:55 - Microsoft collaborates with Mass General Brigham, University of Wisconsin-Madison on AI in medical imaging Fierce Healthcare

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July 22, 2024 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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July 18, 2024 73 - AI and Healthcare Innovation: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Abramson
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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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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July 15, 2024 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
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July 06, 2024 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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June 30, 2024 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.

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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
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June 20, 2024 69 - Are Your Kids Safe? Instagram Targeting 13-Year-Olds w/ Explicit Content
In this episode, we bring you insights from the Aspen Ideas Health Conference, covering a spectrum of critical issues. We discuss Nvidia's rapid rise and its impact on the AI landscape, the startling allegations of Instagram targeting 13-year-olds with explicit content, and the Surgeon General's call for social media warning labels. We delve into healthcare innovations like Amazon Pharmacy's new Medicare subscription service and OpenAI's cancer care advancements. Additionally, we explore the private equity controversy over hospital closures and the latest telehealth fraud scandal, providing expert analysis and industry perspectives on these pressing topics.

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1:00 - Nvidia’s Ascent to Most Valuable Company Has Echoes of Dot-Com Boom WSJ

6:45 - Humata Health Secures $25M for AI-Powered Prior Authorization HIT Consultant

8:39 - Pomelo Care notches $46M for virtual maternal services Axios

11:41 - Tempus AI Surges in Nasdaq Debut Following IPO Investopedia

12:50 - MIT Spinout The Engine Ventures Raises New $398 Million Fund Forbes

13:54 - Surgeon General: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms Op-NYT

19:31 - Instagram Recommends Sexual Videos to Accounts for 13-Year-Olds, Tests Show WSJ

24:27 - Executives From ADHD Startup Arrested, Charged With Fraud WSJ

26:34 - Senate bill to jail private equity execs for healthcare 'looting' WSJ

32:27 - Humana’s value-based care leads to fewer hospital admissions for kidney patients Fierce Healthcare

32:27 - Humana: Issue brief Value-based care in nephrology Human report

35:04 - The comeback story of Decent Health and how it aims to make health plans more affordable Fierce Healthcare

37:34 - Cyberattack led to harrowing lapses at Ascension hospitals NPR

45:49 - When Caring for Your Parents Comes at a Cost to Your Career WSJ

51:13 - OpenAI Expands Healthcare Push With Color Health’s Cancer Copilot WSJ
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June 19, 2024 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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June 16, 2024 67 - The End of Cable News? How Social Media is Dominating Politics
In Episode 67, we discuss former President Trump's conviction, his PR run post-conviction, and his appearance on Logan Paul's podcast. We delve into the influence of social media on elections, comparing Obama's and Biden's social media presence and the decline of cable TV's influence. The episode also covers the democratization of media, the impact of social media on political strategies, and the differences between Elon Musk and Steve Jobs. We explore the influence of social media on younger generations, potential impacts of the upcoming election on healthcare and the economy, and the Federal Reserve's possible interest rate cuts. We analyze the state of the stock market and inflation, potential dock worker strikes, venture capital investments in healthcare and tech, and the IPO of Raspberry Pi in the UK. We discuss the Texas Stock Exchange proposal, CMS's updated Medicare Advantage star ratings, and Biden's plan to remove medical debt from credit scores. Additionally, we cover Baltimore's primary care initiative inspired by Costa Rica, home care market consolidation, Ascension's cybersecurity incident resolution, AI tools in clinical documentation, healthcare investments, Apple's AI integration and partnership with OpenAI, and challenges in Microsoft's AI strategy.

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10:22 - Fed Projects Just One Cut This Year Despite Mild Inflation Report WSJ
14:13 - S&P 500 Hits Fresh High After Cooler Inflation Data WSJ
14:35 - Dockworkers Cancel Bargaining, Threaten Strike at U.S. Seaports WSJ
17:15 - Better Health raises $14M to deploy expanded payer partnerships Fierce Healthcare
19:06 - Grayce raises $10M Series A for caregiver support Axios
22:31 - Stitch PEO, emerges armed with $9M for independent medical practices Fierce healthcare 25:02 - Budget Computer Maker Raspberry Pi Soars in Opening Trade WSJ
27:32 - A Texas Stock Exchange Wants to Take on New York. The Odds Aren’t Good. WSJ
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June 09, 2024 66 - Wealth in America | MDMA | Hot VC Markets | Covid Lessons | NVIDIA’s Software Play
In Episode 66, Vic and Marcus discuss rhinovirus and personal healthcare experiences, advanced healthcare technology and diagnostics, wealth inequality and economic trends, and the Federal Reserve's economic impact. We analyze American household wealth and trends in freight and shipping volume. The episode also covers recent venture capital deals in healthcare, the FDA's decision on MDMA therapy for PTSD, and Nvidia's advancements in AI enterprise. Additionally, we delve into gain of function research and public health protocols.

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7:02 - Americans Have More Investment Income Than Ever Before WSJ
18:12 - Big Tech Companies Unplug Stock Market From Reality WSJ
22:21 - Container Rates Triple as Global Trade Surges Freight Cavier
24:26 - Sword Health banks financing round that boosts valuation to $3B Fierce Healthcare
25:53 - Health and data AcuityMD scores $45M and more digital health fundings Mobi Health News 27:00 - Plenful picks up $17M to automate administrative tasks for pharmacists Fierce Healthcare 27:32 - SoftBank-backed Tempus AI seeks up to $6.1 bln valuation in US IPO Reuters
28:43 - Private Equity Puts Brakes on Healthcare Roll-Ups After Government Scrutiny WSJ
31:25 - Senator targets Ascension for outsourcing to private equity firm Modern Healthcare
42:18 - Fauci to Face Grilling by Republican Committee on Covid Origins NYT Chairman Wenstrup Opens Hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci House Cmt on Oversight
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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…