In this episode, host Rick Gannotta discusses the significant changes and trends shaping the future of US healthcare during the first 100 days of the current administration. The conversation covers the rollback of Medicaid and ACA provisions, the impact of funding cuts on medical research and higher education, and the potential and risks of Project Stargate, a major AI healthcare initiative. Rick and co-host Joe get into the implications for patients, hospitals, innovation, and the healthcare market. Stay informed on how these shifts may affect the entire healthcare ecosystem.

00:00 Introduction: The Inflection Point in US Healthcare

02:18 Unpacking the Risks to Medicaid and ACA

06:44 Impact on Medicare and Higher Education

07:33 The Crisis in US Medical Research

14:56 Project Stargate: Potential and Risks

22:57 Conclusion: The Future of Healthcare