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Making Eye Care More Accessible With Next Gen Eye Testing w/Eyebot Co-Founder & CEO, Matthias Hofmann | HealthBiz Briefs Apr 10, 2024

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Matthias Hofmann (Co-Founder & CEO, eyebot) discusses the significant expenses and inconvenience associated with traditional eye exams, and how his company is simplifying eyecare for everyone
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT MATTHIAS HOFMANN
Matthias Hofmann is Co-founder and CEO at Eyebot, bringing experience from previous roles at 123 SEE, Lumicell, Formlabs, and EyeNetra. Matthias Hofmann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton. With a robust skill set that includes Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and more,
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What To Make Of The Steward-Optum Deal Apr 05, 2024

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Steward Health Care is floundering, and its hospitals are in danger of closing. Now Optum has emerged as a buyer for Steward’s physician network, offering a financial lifeline but stirring up concerns by politicians and regulators.
Why is Optum buying physician practices? And is that good or bad news for the healthcare system?
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(2:49) Steward Health Care's troubles and political concerns
(3:36) The Antitrust Act and the healthcare market
(6:32) Concerns about the for-profit and non-profit hospitals
(7:35) Redistributing hospital spending
(9:29) Should what happened with the Covid 19 pandemic make the case to keep more hospitals open?
(12:01) Impact of Optum's purchase of Atrius on healthcare services in Massachusetts
(13:55) Will Optum move towards value-based care?
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Defending Your Medical Data & Wallet From Fraud w/ HealthLock CEO, Scott Speranza | HealthBiz Briefs Apr 03, 2024

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Scott Speranza (CEO, HealthLock) discusses how his company helps protect against medical fraud and privacy intrusions, organizes and audits insurance claims, and helps members fight back against errors and overbilling.
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT SCOTT SPERANZA
Healthcare visionary Scott Speranza leads HealthLock, the industry's top digital solution for medical claims. HealthLock's technology automatically monitors patient data, safeguarding both finances and identities from fraudulent activity. With over 25 years of experience in software analytics, health management, and insurance auditing, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He's also Chairman and CEO of inAssist, HealthLock's parent company.
Under Scott's leadership, both companies have championed consumer empowerment in healthcare. Their innovative technology has reviewed over $500 million in claims, resulting in cost savings of more than $130 million for members. Scott's passion lies in simplifying the complexities of healthcare through a powerful combination of industry expertise and technical knowledge.
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Transforming Obesity Treatment & Perception w/ Dr. Katherine Saunders Mar 29, 2024

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Ozempic and Wegovy are all the rage as everyone tries to lose weight. But despite the epidemic of obesity, very few physicians are trained to address it.
In this episode of CareTalk, Dr. Katherine Saunders (Co-Founder & EVP, Intellihealth) joins John and David to discuss scaling obesity treatment by enabling providers with technology.
But can a technology-enabled approach keep up with demand? Listen to the episode to find out!
TOPICS
(5:52) What is it that makes obesity a disease?
(7:43) Advancements in anti-obesity medical interventions
(8:45) Why are GLP1s so popular and are they the singular solution to obesity?
(11:38) Barriers to obesity treatment
(13:08) How does the issue of weight bias come into play?
(14:29) The disconnect between supply and demand in obesity and geriatrics specialties
(17:10) What are the cardio-related benefits of GLP1s?
(20:43) Is it true that over 75% of Americans are overweight?
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT DR. KATHERINE SAUNDERS
Dr. Katherine H. Saunders is a physician entrepreneur and a leading expert in Obesity Medicine. She is on the cutting edge of effective and compassionate obesity treatment. Dr. Saunders is on faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she teaches and precepts. Dr. Saunders received her undergraduate degree Phi Beta Kappa/Summa Cum Laude from Dartmouth College and her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, where she became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Saunders is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Additionally, she has been featured in multiple national media outlets, including Women’s Health, USA Today, Medical News Today, and NY Post.
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Enhancing Value-Based Care With Surgical ACOs w/ Caresyntax Co-Founder & CEO, Dennis Kogan | HealthBiz Briefs Mar 27, 2024

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Dennis Kogan (Co-Founder & CEO, Caresyntax) discusses how his company empowers surgeons and providers to improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability with data-driven surgery using AI, automation, and OR analytics.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT DENNIS KOGAN
Dennis Kogan is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caresyntax. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director & Managing Partner at surgical.ai. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon and Harvard Business School with degrees in information technology, finance, and business administration. He has more than 10 years of experience in financial and strategy consulting in the medical device and IT sectors. He possesses a keen awareness of the impact that new technologies can bring to surgical innovation. He has the vision to expand the CareSyntax product and operations to new heights and new markets.
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Black Mental Health: Healing The Invisible Ache w/ Courtney B. Vance Mar 22, 2024

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Talking about mental health is no longer taboo, but somehow Black men are still left out of the conversation. Enter Emmy Award-winning actor, Courtney B. Vance, whose book The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power seeks to change that.
Courtney wants to revolutionize mental health in the Black community. Can it be done? And if so, how?
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(3:38) Enduring the journey of black men
(7:12) Lack of trust in the healthcare system in the black community
(10:48)The challenge of prostate cancer screening in the African-American community
(14:24) Shame as a barrier to healing
(16:56) What would revolutionize mental health in the black community?
(21:18) Discovering the power of dreams
(25:50) Healing with faith
(29:29) Admitting the need for help
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT COURTNEY B. VANCE
Courtney B. Vance is an award-winning actor with a prolific career in film and television. He began his career with roles in movies such as Hamburger Hill, The Hunt for Red October, and The Preacher's Wife. Vance has also had success on television, starring in shows such as The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Lovecraft Country, and Genius: Aretha. His acting has been recognized with numerous awards, including two Emmys, a Tony, a Critics Choice Award, and a Black Reel TV Award.
Vance has recently ventured into authorship. His latest book, co-written with Dr. Robin L. Smith, is titled "The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power." This book delves into the complexities of mental health for Black men in America. It offers a path towards healing, self-understanding, and achieving mental well-being.
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Disrupting Fertility Care with Global Clinicians w/ The IVF Guide Founder & CEO, Julia Paget | HealthBiz Briefs Mar 20, 2024

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Julia Paget (Founder & CEO, The IVF Guide) discusses how her company is changing fertility care by operating as a global hub of independent clinical embryologists and fertility nurses providing remote services for clinics and patients.
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT JULIA PAGET
Julia is a renowned fertility and healthcare executive possessing a rare blend of commercial, operational, clinical, strategy, compliance, and project management skills. With over 25 years' experience in both private and NHS settings, Julia is an inspiring leader and entrepreneur who has delivered world-class fertility services and successfully built healthcare businesses across four continents.
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Change Breach & Healthcare's Cyber Threats w/ Greg Garcia Mar 15, 2024

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Change Healthcare, which processes 15 billion healthcare claims per year, was knocked out by a cyberattack in February. It’s still not back online. Providers aren’t getting paid, prior authorizations aren’t happening, and the Biden Administration is stepping in.
How vulnerable is healthcare to cyber-attacks? And can anything be done?
TOPICS
(1:18) What happened with Change Healthcare?
(3:40) What are the ripple effects of the Change Healthcare cyber-attack?
(8:35) Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure warfare
(11:32) What makes healthcare vulnerable to cyber-attacks?
(19:46) Securing hospitals: challenges and solutions
(25:47) How can we work with the government to protect ourselves from cyber-attacks?
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
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Gregory T. Garcia is a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. He currently leads the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Cybersecurity Working Group. Previously, he served as the nation’s first Assistant Secretary for Cyber Security and Communications at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he played a key role in developing national cybersecurity initiatives.
Greg has also held leadership positions in the financial sector and has advocated for cybersecurity policy at the federal level. He has a proven track record of bringing together different stakeholders to develop and implement effective cybersecurity solutions.
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Is Behavioral Healthcare Doomed or Salvageable? w/ Kyle Talcott & Missy Krasner Mar 08, 2024

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Behavioral healthcare should work for everyone, but too often it’s inaccessible, stigmatized, unreimbursed, and disconnected from physical healthcare. Today’s guests Kyle Talcott and Missy Krasner from Uplift and Redesign Health respectively are on a mission to change that reality for the better.
So is the behavioral health system doomed to be in crisis forever? Or can technology, better business models and entrepreneurs make the difference?
TOPICS
(1:30) Innovations and progress in behavioral healthcare
(7:00) Is there a severe provider shortage in behavioral health?
(10:13) The imbalance in behavioral healthcare
(14:30) Measuring value and improvement in mental health
(20:47) The role of big tech companies in healthcare
(24:44) The need for affordable behavioral healthcare
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT KYLE TALCOTT
Kyle Talcott is a Co-Founder of UpLift Health Technologies. Kyle served as Chief Financial Officer at Ingenios Health Holdings. He served as vice president of finance, planning, and corporate development. He helped grow Audax Health to more than 60 employees in less than 24 months while raising more than $30 million in private debt and equity.
Prior to Audax, Kyle served in various entrepreneurial roles for startup companies in industries ranging from energy to social development. He earned a bachelor's degree in management and a master's in entrepreneurship from the University of Florida.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT DOUG MISSY KRASNER
Missy is a seasoned healthcare operator with 30+ years in the healthcare and digital health industry. She has worked at large technology companies (Amazon, Google, Box), startups, foundations, the U.S. government, and venture capital. She is currently a Venture Chair at Redesign Health. Prior to Redesign, she led various healthcare initiatives at Amazon, working across PillPack/Amazon Pharmacy, Amazon Care, AWS and most recently the Alexa Health & Wellness team. She served as Vice President and Managing Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Box, a publicly traded cloud collaboration company.
Missy led policy and communications at the Kaiser Family Foundation, a healthcare policy think tank, and worked at Aetna where she led provider marketing during two corporate mergers. Missy has an M.A. from Stanford University in healthcare policy, communications, and business administration, as well as a B.A. in English Literature and Theater from UCLA.
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Improving Healthcare Outcomes With a Hybrid Approach w/ Carta Healthcare Co-Founder, Matt Hollingsworth | HealthBiz Brief Mar 06, 2024

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Matt Hollingsworth (Co-Founder, Carta Healthcare) discusses how his company is dedicated to harnessing the combined strength of people, technology, and data to improve healthcare outcomes
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CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
Matt, the current CEO of Carta Healthcare, leads initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care through data insights derived from provider IT systems. Holding an MBA from Stanford, Matt's academic background also encompasses high-energy physics, with research conducted at CERN as part of the team credited with discovering the Higgs boson.
He co-founded Global Dressage Analytics, secured and managed projects for the Department of Defense, provided technical guidance for a telecom analytics startup (Deepfield), and undertook product management roles for diverse Internet of Things applications at Samsung.
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