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Keep up with healthcare news in under an hour with our monthly Digital Health Download! We can't believe it's already November. In this episode, we cover the biggest headlines of October:
📝 Findings from Bessemer's State of Health Tech 2024 Report
🤝 Take-aways from the 2024 HLTH Conference
📊 New “AI services as software” benchmarks
😵💫 How election season is causing stress and anxiety
⚖️ New data on cost savings for ACOs
💊 Walmart plans to deliver prescriptions in as little as 30
💻 Oracle replacing Cerner with a new AI health record
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Doctors are not okay. Nearly half of physicians in the United States experienced burnout in 2023, leading to absenteeism, reduced productivity, turnover, and many leaving the profession altogether. In this episode, we discuss the clinician burnout and mental health crises with two expert guests: Dr. Jessie Gold, the first chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System and author of "How Do You Feel? One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine," and Dr. Aparna Atluru, co-founder and chief medical officer of Marvin, a company that provides specialized mental health care for healthcare workers.
We cover:
😮💨 The definition and symptoms of burnout, and if we should add it to the DSM
👩⚕️ Gender disparities in physician mental health and suicide rates
💻 The impact of technology on clinician well-being
✍️ Personal experiences with burnout and mental health struggles in medicine
💡 Potential solutions and interventions, including specialized mental health care for healthcare workers
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You can learn more about Marvin at MeetMarvin.com.
You can learn more about Dr. Gold's work and buy her new book on DrJessiGold.com.
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Approximately one in five American children have a mental health condition, with many more at risk for developing one. In this episode, Halle Tecco and Michael Esquivel dive deep into the youth mental health crisis with Naomi Allen, co-founder and CEO of Brightline.
We cover:
📲 How technology has worsened the youth mental health crisis and how it can help solve it
🧭 Key drivers of the crisis
🏡 “Families are comorbid”: Family-centered care approaches in pediatric behavioral health
⚕️ The challenge of over-pathologizing vs. providing appropriate care
💡 Strategies for parents to manage children's technology use
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In this episode, Bryan Roberts, a partner at Venrock and one of the healthcare industry's most illustrious investors, shares insights from his 25+ year career.
We cover:
The traits that have contributed to his success in healthcare investingHow to navigate investment cycles and make non-consensus decisionsBryan's early investments in Illumina and Athena HealthThe current state of digital health and value-based careThe potential impact of AI on healthcare efficiency and clinical practiceExits and IPOs in the current marketLessons from Bryan's biggest missesThanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave us a review!
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Ready for your October digital health download? This month, we discuss:
Progyny losing business to MavenThe entire 23andMe board resigningParticle Health suing Epic (and Epic clapping back)A plan to erase $4B in medical debt in North CarolinaThe first at-home nasal spray flu vaccineWeight Watchers losing Oprah and its CEO, can they get on the GLP-1 train?Tune in for all the digital health tea 🫖!"
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In this episode, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in government today: Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan. As the youngest FTC chair to ever be appointed, during her tenure the FTC has pushed to ban non-compete agreements, filed lawsuits against healthcare companies engaging in anti-competitive practices, and strengthened the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) to protect sensitive health data.
We cover:
The FTC's role in healthcare and how it compares to other sectorsThe impact of consolidation and vertical integration in the healthcare industryThe agency's efforts to combat rising drug prices, including the recent actions against major PBMsThe controversial "Orange Book" patent challenges and their implications for drug innovationThe nationwide ban on non-compete agreements and its potential effects on doctorsChair Khan's vision for the future of competition law and its application to healthcareSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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With the election around the corner, Halle and Steve welcome Dan Diamond back on the show to talk about how the election will impact healthcare (and how healthcare impacts voting). Dan is a national health reporter for the Washington Post, focused on accountability, federal agencies, and public health.
We cover:
Trump's concept of a plan and if he would really repeal the ACAHarris abandoning Medicare-for-allHow reproductive health remains a contentious voting topicMedicaid redetermination leading to millions losing coverageBipartisian issues like Medicare Advantage, drug pricing, and mental health coverageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed best practices for weight loss care and created an opportunity for digital health innovation. In this episode, Steve Kraus sits down with Evan Richardson, founder and CEO of Form Health, to discuss GLP-1s and the virtual medical weight loss care landscape.
We cover:
- How Form Health differentiates itself in the competitive weight care market
- The impact of GLP-1 medications and the challenges of drug shortages
- The role of compounding pharmacies and potential regulatory changes
- The importance of holistic care and patient adherence for sustainable weight loss
- Obesity treatment innovation and the future of healthcare
- Advice for aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs from his experiences at Castlight Health and Included Health
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In this episode, Halle Tecco sits down with John Mackey, founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market. Mackey discusses his new venture, Love.Life, that aims to do for healthcare what Whole Foods did for grocery shopping.
We cover:
His vision for rethinking the healthcare experienceWhat he learned about healthcare running a self-insured employerHow Whole Foods gamified employee healthHis views on healthcare regulation and personal responsibilityWhy he doesn't believe in market researchHis advice for entrepreneurs taking on venture capital fundingAre you enjoying the show? Subscribe, and help us by leaving us a review!
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Your September Digital Health Download is here! This month, Steve and Halle discuss:
TEFCAHow employers are getting sued for mismanaging health plansWhy virtual care is way up in rural AmericaThe TruePill / LetsGetChecked mergerJ&J taking aim at hospital drug-discount programsWhat happens to compounding startups now that the end of drug shortages is in sightTune in for all the digital health tea 🫖!
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In this episode, Dr. Jon Cohen, CEO of Talkspace, discusses his unconventional journey from vascular surgeon to leading a publicly traded digital health company.
We cover:
The glass ceiling for physicians, and why people wrongly think physicians can’t run businessesHis run for Lieutenant Governor of New York, and why more physicians should get involved with politicsThe role of online therapy in making mental healthcare more accessible and affordableHow Talkspace is leveraging AI to detect suicide risk, support therapists, and enhance patient careThe challenges and opportunities of running a public company, especially one that went public via SPACHis insights on the future of healthcare and the importance of physician leadership in driving changeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, Christine Lemke, co-founder and CEO of Evidation Health, shares how her personal struggles with chronic pain fueled her mission to transform how we measure and improve health outcomes. She shares the company's evolution and innovative approach to generating real-world evidence (RWE) using a global research platform serving millions of people.
We cover:
- The power of real-world data and understanding health outside the clinic
- Lessons from pivots: Evidation's journey to its current focus
- How they recruit diverse participants, prioritize consent, and even compensate individuals
- Accelerating research and making it more representative of the populations drugs will actually serve
- Where the company's unique data platform goes next, and how it could change healthcare
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In this episode, Halle speaks with Dave Chase, co-founder and CEO of Health Rosetta, who is on a mission to end the 30-year heist of stolen income from the working middle class. He’s working to popularize a new parallel economy: community-owned health plans (COHPs). Dave explains how these plans aim to transform healthcare from a driver of debt and bankruptcy to a driver of well-being and wealth.
We cover:
The structure and benefits of community-owned health plans (COHPs)How these plans can reduce healthcare costs while improving care qualityThe role of primary care, including direct primary care models, in reshaping healthcare deliveryChallenges with the current employer-based health insurance systemRecent legal developments pushing for change in employer-sponsored health plansDave shares insights on how community-owned health plans can address issues like misaligned incentives, inefficient spending, and poor health outcomes. He also discusses the potential for these models to redirect healthcare savings into community investments, ultimately improving social determinants of health.
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In this episode, we answer listener questions about the current state of the market and share insights for healthcare founders raising VC funding. We also announce the merging of this show with Closing Time Podcast, and welcome our new co-host Michael Esquivel! Michael is an angel investor, a startup lawyer at Fenwick, and a Lecturer at Stanford Law School - we're excited to have him join the show!
We cover:
The slow recovery of the IPO market and the prevalence of private M&A dealsRealistic revenue targets and deal sizes for Series A rounds in the current marketThe importance of having a platform play rather than a point solutionNegotiation strategies for founders to protect their interests while attracting investorsBalancing time between recruiting, fundraising, and running the business as a founderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We had lots to cover in this month's Digital Health Download, from a $99 AI companion to if we think PBMs will ever be dismantled.
We discuss:
- A WSJ report on Medicare Advantage insurers pocketing billions for diseases that were never treated or falsely coded
- The FTC's interim report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on drug accessibility and affordability
- Vermont's successful accountable care organization (ACO) program, which led to significant savings and improved care
- The launch of "Friend," an AI-powered wearable device designed to combat loneliness and isolation
- Post-Theranos progress made by companies working on less painful blood tests
- A hospital's new venture into the entertainment industry
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In this episode, Steve Kraus interviews Andy Slavitt, General Partner at Town Hall Ventures and former CMS and UnitedHealth Group executive. We look back on his career-long mission to fix American healthcare's biggest challenges, encompassing roles in insurance, government, healthcare startups, and venture capital.
We cover:
- The high-stakes mission to rescue Healthcare.gov and implement the Affordable Care Act
- His unexpected transition from entrepreneur to executive at UnitedHealth Group
- His tenure as the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- The promise and hurdles of value-based care
- Why healthcare is slow to adopt technological innovations
- Navigating healthcare policy across changing political landscapes
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In this episode, Halle Tecco talks to Vinod Khosla— visionary venture capitalist, tech entrepreneur, and healthcare investor. Vinod shares his vision for using AI to enable a hundred touchpoints every hundred days with a patient. We discuss making healthcare more accessible, enabling personalized care, and what he worries could go wrong.
We cover:
Revisiting his 2012 prediction that AI could replace 80% of what doctors do and moreHow AI will enable computers to learn and adapt to humans, not the other way aroundThe potential for AI to replicate expertise, reduce misdiagnosis, and guide patients to the most effective treatmentsHow changing billing codes is key to AI adoption in healthcareReal-world examples of AI in action, from mental health intake interviews to cardiac MRI analysisThe importance of guardrails and being vigilant about unintended consequences as AI advances rapidlyAdvice for healthcare founders on solving hard problems in healthcareShow notes:
Vinod’s 2012 article “Do We Need Doctors Or Algorithms?”Vinod’s recent TED Talk: 12 predictions for the future of technologyWSJ article mentioned: Insurers Pocketed $50 Billion From Medicare for Diseases No Doctor TreatedFollow Vinod on X.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Marketing and communications play a critical role in securing investment and driving product and service adoption in digital health. In this special two-part episode, Steve Kraus explores the art of storytelling in healthcare with two industry experts: Chrissy Farr, a veteran digital health journalist turned venture capitalist and advisor, and Kate Cronin, Chief Brand Officer at Moderna. They discuss:
What makes for a great story in digital healthThe importance of including setbacks and challenges in company narrativesThe undervaluing of marketing and communications rolesStrong digital health brands such as Livongo, PillPack, and BobbieChief Brand Officers vs. Chief Marketing OfficersLessons learned from rapidly scaling Moderna's brand during the COVID-19 pandemicThe importance of internal communications🎂 Please help us celebrate three years of the podcast by leaving us a review!
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Celebrating three years of The Heart of Healthcare, Halle and Steve dive into the latest news and trends in digital health for July 2024.
July highlights include:
A new Peterson Institute report on digital treatment outcomes for musculoskeletal conditionsThe FDA's guidance on improving diversity in clinical trial enrollmentThe economic impact and legal battles surrounding GLP-1 drugs for obesityWalgreens' pullback from healthcare services and concerns about the sustainability of the current pharmacy modelA Washington state study on utilizing pharmacists to treat minor illnessesThe U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on social media's effects on youth mental healthShow notes:
Mural Health effort to increase diversity in clinical trialsThe U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Social Media and Youth Mental Health🎂 Please help us celebrate three years of the podcast by leaving us a review!
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In this episode, Halle Tecco talks to Emily Oster— health communicator, health economist, and bestselling author. Emily shares her journey from academia to becoming an influential health communicator, advocating for data-driven decision making and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their health.
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Her non-didactic approach to helping people make their own best decisionsHer least favorite types of panic headlines, and how no one would thrive on Doritos® dustPros and cons of the Open Access movementCombating publication biasSpeaking up on controversial topicsAdvice for building trust, combating misinformation, and improving health communicationEmily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. After getting a PhD in economics from Harvard, she went on to pursue research in health economics and is now a professor of economics at Brown University. As a mom of two, Emily was inspired by her own pregnancy and the lack of clear information to guide her decisions. She decided to use her expertise in reviewing and analyzing data to help other parents navigate these topics. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose books include Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Family Firm and The Unexpected.
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