Dogs are our best friends. So how can we help them live longer? Biotech founder Celine Halioua is working on drugs to expand dogs' longevity. In this episode, Halioua chats with Fierce's Heather Landi about how Loyal can expand that research into improving the human lifespan as well.

Also in this episode, self-insured employers don't have much bargaining power when it comes to negotiating prices with hospitals. Anastassia Gliadkovskaya sat down with Elizabeth Mitchell, head of Purchaser Business Group on Health, to talk about the benefits and challenges of direct contracting and purchase alliances.

To learn more about topics in this episode: 

• WTW expert: How employers can protect themselves against rising healthcare costs
• Industry Voices—Direct contracting with providers: An opportunity for forward-thinking employers
• Self-insured employers are outmatched by hospitals when negotiating prices, study says
• Employer-provider partnerships need better alignment to curb healthcare costs, industry leaders say
• Certara expands partnership with FDA for canine drug development
• Despite blockbuster Altos funding, longevity-focused investment drops by $1B: report

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