The US Pharmacy Industry is the largest in the world, with many different players involved in ensuring pharmaceutical products reach consumers. These channels and distribution outlets have drastically changed over the years and will only continue to evolve. The pharmacy channel has reimagined how they are reaching patients, managing risks, and deriving value, expanding their business models beyond dispensing prescription drugs to become wellness destinations. Mindy and Jen are joined by Health Services Heads of Sector, Saurabh Raman and Ryan Hummel, to discuss this complex industry and its evolution. 

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Podcast Tags: healthcare, mergers & acquisitions, pharmacy, PBMs, pharmacists, specialty pharmacy, health services  

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• Market Insights: Pharmacies–Worldwide  

• An Inside Look at Walgreens\’ primary care and pharmacy model 

Panel – Jen Burke, Mindy McGrath, Ryan Hummel, Saurabh Raman 

Research & Production – Adrea Cope, Everly Petruzzelli, Jen Burke 

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki 

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In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including the announcement that Bristol Myers Squibb is purchasing RayzeBio, the use of artificial intelligence in discovering antibiotics that stop MRSA infections, and recent reports revealing an increase in medical errors at hospitals owned by private equity firms.

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, mergers & acquisitions, radiopharma, medtech, artificial intelligence, antibiotics, health services, providers, private equity, hospitals 

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• BMS enters radiopharma race with $4.1B acquisition of RayzeBio just 3 months after biotech went public 
• ‘Explainable’ AI discovers new class of antibiotics that stop MRSA in mice 
• Discovery of a structural class of antibiotics with explainable deep learning 
• Serious Medical Errors Rose After Private Equity Firms Bought Hospitals  

Panel – Jen Burke, Mindy McGrath, Ryan Hummel 

Research & Production – Anna Briccetti, Jen Burke 

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki 

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In this special episode, we conclude our annual series on the biggest health industry trends of the next year. Jen sits down with Vynamic Senior Executives Karen Baldry, Mindy McGrath, and Ryan Hummel, and Executives Mary Virzi and Saurabh Raman to discuss the five trends they expect to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) policy implications & judicial decisions, 2) realizing the value of convergence, 3) healthcare as a service, 4) revolutionizing healthcare through AI tech, and 5) next-gen meds.

To learn more about Vynamic’s 2024 health industry outlook, visit https://vynamic.com/insights/2024-health-industry-outlook/

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, healthcare trends 

Panel – Jen Burke, Karen Baldry, Mary Virzi, Mindy McGrath, Ryan Hummel, Saurabh Raman 

Research & Production – Jen Burke, Mindy McGrath 

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki 

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In this special minisode, we continue our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Executive & Head of Health Technology Mary Virzi to discuss the five MedTech trends Mary expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) increased research & development spend, 2) embracing remote patient monitoring, 3) spinoffs to expand access, 4) global regulation and policy shifts, and 5) concentrated mergers and acquisitions.

To learn more about Vynamic’s perspective on MedTech, visit https://vynamic.com/insights/2024-medtech-outlook/

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health technology, medtech, healthcare trends

Panel – Mary Virzi, Jen Burke

Research & Production – Mary Virzi, Jen Burke

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki

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In this special minisode, we continue our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Senior Executive & Head of Life Sciences Karen Baldry to discuss the five Life Sciences trends Karen expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) balancing innovation & affordability, 2) launching for value, 3) breaking down silos, 4) mastering omnichannel, and 5) integrating AI.

To learn more about Vynamic’s work in the Life Sciences sector, visit  https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/life-sciences/ 

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, healthcare trends, healthcare innovation, product launch, omnichannel, AI 

Panel – Karen Baldry, Jen Burke 

Research & Production – Karen Baldry, Jen Burke 

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki 

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In this episode, Jen is joined by members of Vynamic’s London office to unpack key insights from two recent conferences. First, Senior Executive Gemma Pfister and Director Nick Fletcher discuss the recent Evidence Life Science Medical Affairs Insights & Omnichannel Conference in London. Then, Senior Directors Jack Young and Owen Thomas cover the Next Pharma Customer Experience Summit in Vienna. Join us to stay ahead in the evolving world of omnichannel and customer experience, med affairs, and launch as our team shares expert perspectives, innovative strategies, and the latest trends shaping the Life Sciences industry. 

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, customer experience, medical affairs, omnichannel, patient centricity, digital transformation, nextpharmasummit, product launch  

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• From Excellent to Exceptional: The Power of Authenticity in Product Launch 

Panel – Gemma Pfister, Jack Young, Jen Burke, Nick Fletcher, Owen Thomas

Research & Production – Jack Young

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki

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In this special minisode, we continue our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Executive & Head of Payers Saurabh Raman to discuss the five Payer trends Saurabh expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) product diversification and a strategic shift to government markets, 2) regulatory changes to Medicare, 3) improving care for enrollees with social risk factors, and 4) emphasizing value and putting the patient first.

To learn more about Vynamic’s work with Payers in the Health Services sector, visit https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-services/#payers

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, payers, health systems, health services, hospitals, healthcare trends 

Panel – Saurabh Raman, Jen Burke

Research & Production – Saurabh Raman, Jen Burke 

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki 

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In this special minisode, we begin our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Senior Executive & Head of Providers Ryan Hummel to discuss the five Provider trends Ryan expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) increased financial stability, 2) digitizing the patient experience, 3) accelerating health equity progress with partnerships, 4) creating the workforce of the future, and 5) a changing competitive landscape.

To learn more about Vynamic’s work with Providers in the Health Services sector, visit .

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, providers, health systems, hospitals, healthcare trends

Panel – Ryan Hummel, Jen Burke 

Research & Production – Ryan Hummel, Jen Burke 

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki 

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Deals, mergers, partnerships, and acquisitions are key mechanisms as health organizations look to enter new markets, differentiate their value proposition, and achieve growth strategies. Despite a less than favorable economic environment, the health industry has seen some major headlines in this space this year. Jen and Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Deal Activation & Partnership Enablement Service Leads, Sean Martin and Kevin Fletcher, to discuss what’s driving these deals and what health industry leaders should be thinking about to maximize their value.

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Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, mergers, acquisitions, deal activation, partnerships, health services, payers, providers, life sciences 

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• Optimistic outlook for deals through 2023 

Panel – Sean Martin, Kevin Fletcher, Mindy McGrath, Jen Burke

Research & Production – Adrea Cope, Jen Burke

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki

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Payer organizations are betting big on government markets, with some abandoning commercial opportunities entirely. In this episode, Jen is joined by two leaders in Vynamic\’s Health Services sector, Executive Saurabh Raman and Senior Director Keith Sutter to explore what this trend means for the health industry, the complexities involved in these markets, and the steps payers can take to guarantee success.  

For more information about the work discussed in this episode, check out https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-services/ 

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, CMS, Medicare, Medicaid  

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• Medicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends  
• The Employer Strikes Back: The Hollowing of the Commercial Health Insurance Market and Its Impact on Payers and Providers 
• Medicare Advantage\’s growth spurt brings tensions 
• The subtle privatization of Medicare 
• Expanding Medicare Advantage could address \’fragmented\’ care for dual-enrolled individuals 
• 10 Things to Know About the Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision 
• A Profile of Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees (Dual Eligibles) 
• CMS Shared Savings Program In the News 
• Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.8 Billion in 2022 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care  

Panel – Keith Sutter, Saurabh Raman, Jen Burke 

Research & Production –Marc Young, Jen Burke 

Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki 

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