In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the nationwide baby formula shortage and drug supply chain complexities (00:33), the underrepresentation of diverse groups in clinical trials (06:08), and the federal government probes initiated by the AHA into commercial payers who represent Medicare and routinely deny access to care and services (10:52).

Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, baby formula shortage, drug supply chain, clinical trials, diversity and inclusiveness, Medicare, CMS

Source Links:

· https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/fda-lays-out-framework-manufacturers-and-developers-tackle-drug-shortages

· https://time.com/6177128/baby-formula-congress-monopoly-abbott/

· https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/we-just-dont-have-studies-new-report-details-critical-diversity-shortcomings-us-clinical

· https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/aha-presses-false-claims-act-probes-target-payers-over-medicare-advantage-denials

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Mindy McGrath, Healthcare Industry Advisor

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Ryan Hummel, Executive and Head of Provider Sector

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Jen Burke, Healthcare Industry Strategist

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