CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

Latest Episodes:

Brooke Ellison on Defying Disability Mar 29, 2023

Show notes

Brooke Ellison's incredible life journey is an inspiration to us all. At just 11 years old, she faced the unimaginable - being struck by a car and left paralyzed from the neck down. But instead of giving up, she persevered and defied the odds.
She went on to achieve academic excellence, graduating magna cum laude from Harvard. A masters degree and PhD later, Brooke went on to run for New York State Senate and publish two books. It's no wonder her remarkable life story was turned into a movie, directed by none other than Superman himself, Christopher Reeve!
We were fortunate enough to have Brooke join us for this special episode of CareTalk, where she shares her journey and insights on overcoming disability.
TOPICS
(1:45) The coexistence of fear and hope
(2:03) Brooke’s study of hope
(5:59) Americans with Disabilities Act prioritizing barriers over isolation
(8:29) Are we doing a better job as a society at being more open-minded and inclusive?
(11:36) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(15:23) What it was like to have Christopher Reeve make a movie about her life
(22:58) Advice for those that are uneasy in the presence of someone with disabilities
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 BROOKE ELLISON
Brooke Ellison, PhD is an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Interim Program Director of the PhD program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Co-Director of the Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management. With a background in cognitive neuroscience & public policy from Harvard, she has been committed to changing perceptions & policies on life-saving science for over 15 years.
She's served on the Empire State Stem Cell Board & Board of Directors of the NY Civil Liberties Union. In 2011 she was granted an honorary degree by Rutgers University & chosen as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader & Truman National Security Project Political Partner in 2014 & 2018 respectively. Brooke wrote a memoir "Miracles Happen" which was made into a movie - The Brooke Ellison Story. Her second book, “Look Both Ways,”was released in 2020.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web

FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

Why Rare Disease Research is So Important Mar 21, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Rare diseases, despite their name, are more prevalent than one might expect, impacting up to 10% of the population, particularly children. But a staggering 95% of the 10,000 known rare diseases remain without effective treatments, posing an immense challenge for affected families, foundations, and scientists working tirelessly to remedy the situation.
Nasha Fitter (CEO, FOXG1 Research Foundation and VP, RWE and Ciitizen Platform at Invitae) joins CareTalk to explain the importance of rare disease research and why there is hope on the horizon.
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 NASHA FITTER
Nasha Fitter is a leader in the rare disease space known for her breakthrough work on utilizing real world evidence to accelerate treatments. She is the mother of a child with the rare neurological condition, FOXG1 Syndrome, and co-founded and leads the FOXG1 Research Foundation. Nasha is also the VP of Ecosystem Partnerships at genetic testing company Invitae. Nasha serves on the board for the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine and has an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
Learn more about FOXG1 Research Foundation
Learn more about FOXG1 Syndrome
Dive deeper into this episode and read our article, "Rare Disease Research and Its Potential To Unlock Medical Mysteries."
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web

FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn
Produced by Grippi Media

#raredisease #rarediseases #rarediseaseday #science #healthcare #health

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

How the SVB Failure Affects Healthcare Mar 14, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. But how will it affect the healthcare industry? John and David have the answers.
TOPICS
(0:55) Why should we care about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse?
(7:53) The implications of the SVB collapse on healthcare
(8:23) Did SVB have ties with healthcare companies?
(12:00) Are healthcare institutions like hospitals and health plans in danger of suffering a similar fate?
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.
Dive deeper into this episode and read our article, "How the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Impacts Healthcare."
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web

FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

What Eli Lilly's Insulin Price Cut Really Means Mar 08, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Eli Lilly is slashing insulin prices by 70%. Have we entered a new era of drug affordability or is this announcement just a lot of hot air?
TOPICS
(0:34) Is the Eli Lilly’s Insulin price cut a big deal?
(2:07) What does the price cut mean for Americans who need Insulin?
(5:41) Why is Eli Lilly reducing the prices now?
(6:28) How have Insulin prices affected diabetics in the past?
(8:08) Why is Insulin so expensive in the United States?
(9:17) Who are the major players in the Insulin market?
(11:22) What will this cut mean for other drug pricing, drug companies and consumer costs?
(12:56) Does Lilly Stand to lose money from this decision?

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.
Dive deeper into this episode and read our article, "Insulin Affordability in the US: Are We at a Turning Point?"
GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web

FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

Will Uncle Sam Be the Only Customer in Healthcare? Feb 27, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

The US is often called a free market health care system. But Medicare and Medicaid are the biggest insurers, and the government pays for about half of all healthcare. The private sector is getting the message, with some big players –like Humana—ignoring private customers altogether.
Are we on a one way train to single payer? Will innovation suffer? And if government pays all the bills, should it own all the hospitals, physician practices and drug companies, too?
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David share how they feel about the government being the main customer for healthcare.
TOPICS:
(0:56) Humana’s big move pulling out of the employer market
(4:00) Break down of the role of the government in healthcare over the past few decades
(8:37) Do employer-led or private foundation led initiatives have an opportunity for meaningful influence on their own?
(12:45) What can we learn from healthcare markets overseas?
(15:40) What is the closet example to a true free-market-system?
(16:00) What will be the impact on promising, but sometimes expensive new technologies?
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.
Dive deeper into this episode and read our article, "Is the US Headed Towards a Single- Payer Healthcare System?
GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web

FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

Michelle Davey on Reinventing Care Delivery With Virtual Care Feb 22, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Michelle Davey, Co-Founder & CEO of Wheel Health, joins CareTalk to discuss how virtual care is revolutionizing care delivery.
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 MICHELLE DAVEY
Growing up in a rural area with limited medical resources, Michelle became focused on improving patient access to care. Her career took on a journey through healthcare, tech, marketplaces and virtual care. After recognizing the need for a new workforce configuration in healthcare, she co-founded Wheel. Michelle is a thought-leader focused on the urgent need for reinventing healthcare delivery models, clinician empowerment, and the future of work in healthcare.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web

FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

Jean Drouin on Why Value-Based Care Will Succeed Feb 16, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Value based care is a great idea, at least in theory. It’s cheaper and better than fee for service. But uptake is slow because incentives are hard to align, available data and analytics aren’t up to the task, it takes too long for providers to be rewarded, and payers and providers just don’t trust one another.

With all these challenges, can value based care succeed? Clarify Health CEO, Jean Drouin, joins CareTalk to explain why the answer is a resounding YES!

ABOUT JEAN DROUIN
Jean Drouin, MD, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clarify Health, an enterprise analytics and value-based payments platform company. Jean has over 25 years of experience in healthcare management, technology, operations, finance, and cultural change.
Dive deeper into this episode and read our article on the pros and cons of value based care.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web

FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

2023 State of Digital Healthcare Feb 09, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Digital health had plenty of ups and downs in 2022, with continued innovation and billions in new investment. With new advances in 2023, like ChatGPT and sensor technologies, it’s time to look ahead. And who better to do that with than Jess DaMassa from WTF Health?
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 WTF HEALTH
WTF Health gives you a glimpse of the future of health by introducing you to the people who are going to change it. Jessica DaMassa, the emerging ‘It girl’ of health tech interviewing, chats it up with the ‘who’s who’ of the health innovation set.
GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web
FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn
Produced by Grippi Media
#digitalhealth #healthcarestartup #healthstartup #healthtech #health #healthcarebusiness

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

Why Urgent Care is Growing So Fast Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Urgent care centers are popping up everywhere! Patient volumes ballooned 60% since before the pandemic, and investors keep eating it up.
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David explore what's behind the rapid growth of urgent care and why it matters.
Topics:
(0:53) What is urgent care?
(1:50) Urgent care growth by the numbers
(3:30) Is urgent care actually more expensive?
(4:30) How urgent care promotes more access to care
(5:50) Why is urgent care growing so much?
(11:20) Why are investors bullish on urgent care?
(13:17) Will urgent care centers undermine the doctor/patient relationship?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: What is Causing the Rapid Growth of Urgent Care in America?
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.
GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web
FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn
Produced by Grippi Media
#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #health #urgentcare #primarycare

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

How the Debt Ceiling Can Affect Healthcare Jan 24, 2023

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

With the federal debt limit reached, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has begun using “extraordinary measures” to pay the government’s bills. The pressure will continue until Congress raises the debt limit.
But what does it all mean for healthcare? John and David share their thoughts.
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.
GET IN TOUCH
Become a CareTalk sponsor
Guest appearance requests
Visit us on the web
FOLLOW CARETALK
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Follow us on LinkedIn
Produced by Grippi Media

Support the show

⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected