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Can Independent Physician Practices Survive? Jun 05, 2023

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Independent physician practices are facing an uphill battle in an era where hospitals are growing increasingly larger.

With their vast resources and extensive networks, hospitals often hold a considerable advantage when it comes to negotiating contracts with insurance companies and leveraging economies of scale. This discrepancy can lead to a significant disadvantage for independent physicians, making it harder for them to compete for patients, attract top talent, and maintain financial stability.

In this episode of CareTalk, hosts John Driscoll and David Williams discuss how value-based care and AI technology can help independent practitioners survive healthcare’s consolidation trend.
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1:06 Is the independent practice a good thing?
10:28 Primary care and concierge medicine
20:16 Does AI have a place in medical care?
22:35 Independent practices: how to survive and prosper
Dive deeper into this episode with our report, "Are Private Doctors Doomed?"

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What is the Healthcare Impact of the Debt Limit Deal? May 31, 2023

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Congress’s failure to raise the debt limit has brought the US perilously close to default. Republicans have insisted on major cuts to federal spending –including in healthcare—in exchange for their votes. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked out an agreement in principle, which gives in, at least partially, to the GOP demands while preserving Democratic priorities.
So, what’s the impact of the debt ceiling deal on healthcare? Will the deal have a real impact or is it all just smoke and mirrors?
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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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Should Hospitals Have Their Own Police Forces? May 24, 2023

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Violent attacks against healthcare workers are rising, leading some hospitals to launch their own police forces. Enhanced security and faster response times sound great. But what about patient rights, potential abuses, and the financial burden at a time when hospital finances are strained?
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David examine the rise of hospital police forces and debate whether or not they are a good idea.
TOPICS
(1:01) Why is there a debate about hospitals having their own police forces?
(5:29) Benefits and drawbacks with hospital police forces
(7:20) Does an “armed” environment make it a safer one?
(10:44) What framework is needed in order to establish a hospital police force?
Dive deeper into this episode with our report, "Do Hospitals Really Need Their Own Police Forces?"
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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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What's Behind the Adderall Shortage? May 16, 2023

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The Adderall shortage is causing hardships for patients and families relying on the medication to manage ADHD. The surge in ADHD diagnoses and telemedicine prescriptions during the public health emergency, along with manufacturing disruptions, contribute to the problem.
Initially, the federal government planned to reduce controlled substance availability through telemedicine. However, due to a significant response of tens of thousands of comments, they will maintain the pandemic-era rules for another six months.
Why is there an Adderall shortage?
When will it end?
Can ADHD be advantageous?
Listen to hear what John and David had to say.
Dive deeper into this episode with our report "The Adderall Shortage: Understanding the Impact and Seeking Solutions."
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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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The Epidemic of Loneliness May 10, 2023

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Surgeon General Vivek Murphy recently issued an advisory calling it an epidemic. Things were bad enough before the pandemic but they got worse, with more than half of people reporting loneliness according to some surveys.

There are solutions out there, but it’s a mixed bag. Social media might help make connections but too often it has the opposite effect. And we’re just getting started with AI…

Join John and David in this thought-provoking episode as they unravel the complexities of the loneliness epidemic and explore ways to combat it.
TOPICS
(1:11) Dire consequences of loneliness
(3:13) The epidemic of disconnection
(4:24) Does technology play a role in loneliness in the younger population?
(5:30) The erosion of social connection
(9:38) Loneliness is more than just a healthcare problem
(13:14) Is there one sole solution to loneliness?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: The Loneliness Epidemic: Uncovering Its Profound Impact.

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Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare May 03, 2023

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As healthcare increasingly relies on technology, it has become even more susceptible to cyber threats, making cybersecurity a major area of concern for the industry.
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David examine the major cybersecurity risks in healthcare and what businesses can do to protect themselves and their customers.
TOPICS
(0:46) How do we navigate in a world where all different kinds of institutions are getting hacked?
(1:56) How Credential Stuffing was used in recent healthcare hacks
(5:30) Potential implications and risks for patient claims information being released
(8:53) What can individuals do to protect themselves from the risk of being hacked?
(14:01) What can companies do to prevent being hacked?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, "Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Protecting Patient Data in the Digital Age."
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Dr. Eric Bricker on Healthcare Finance Apr 27, 2023

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It finally happened! CareTalk and Dr. Eric Bricker (AHealthcareZ), two titans of healthcare YouTube, join forces to take on some of the juiciest topics in healthcare finance and more.

🎙️Providers taking on risk: who’s getting it right?
🎙️Are digital health startups able to make a difference?
🎙️Health insurers decreasing prior authorization - is it for real or for show?
🎙️Is it practical for consumers to compare hospital prices?

Hear what Eric, John and David had to about all of this and more, in a very special edition of CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
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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 DR. ERIC BRICKER
Dr. Bricker is an Internal Medicine Physician and the former Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Compass Professional Health Services. Dr. Bricker is also the Founder and Chief Medical Officer for AHealthcareZ, a YouTube channel dedicated to explaining how the US healthcare system works... or doesn't work.
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The Challenges of Rural Health Apr 19, 2023

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Rural communities have fewer doctors, nurses and medical facilities per person than the country as a whole. Some rural hospitals have closed, leaving large geographic areas without local services. And the population is older, sicker, more likely to have unhealthy habits like tobacco use and less likely to have access to reliable transportation to get to their appointments.
Rural healthcare is a challenge. But is it all doom and gloom? John and David share their thoughts.
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: "The Rural Health Crisis: How Disparities Are Hurting Rural Americans"
TOPICS
(1:20) Reviewing the statistics on rural health
(1:57) Do social determinants of health contribute to rural health
(5:42) Challenges rural health faces
(7:09) The difference in healthcare delivery
(12:25) What’s going on with rural hospital closures?
(15:16) Opportunities to innovate emergency services
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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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Has Surprise Billing Met Its Match? Apr 13, 2023

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Zack Cooper joins CareTalk to discuss why surprise medical bills might soon become a thing of the past.
TOPICS
(1:22) Zack’s deep dive into surprise billing
(3:46) How the No Surprises Act came to be
(7:23) The 1% Steps for Healthcare Reform Project
(8:56) The Legal Villains
(12:01) How can politics actually work for cost reduction?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Putting an End to Surprise Medical Bills With The No Surprises Act.

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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 ZACK COOPER
Zack Cooper is an Associate Professor at Yale University, and Director of Health Policy at the school’s Social and Policy Studies. As a health economist, his research has provided empirical evidence that informed public policies, including the No Surprises Act.
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Zeke Emanuel on AI in Healthcare Apr 04, 2023

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Dr. Zeke Emanuel joins the show to share his thoughts on the artificial intelligence craze and how it could impact healthcare.
TOPICS
(1:04) Is AI going to take over the world?
(2:04) How will AI be used in healthcare?
(3:58) AI and machine learning
(22:15) Remote patient monitoring vs remote patient management.
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: Can AI Make Remote Patient Monitoring More Proactive?
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 ZEKE EMANUEL
Ezekiel J. Emanuel, an oncologist, medical ethicist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, served on the Covid-19 Advisory Board for the Biden-Harris transition.
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