CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

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CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Jason Gorevic, CEO, Teladoc Health Nov 17, 2022

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Jason Gorevic (CEO, Teladoc Health) joins the show to talk about his company's recent challenges and the road ahead.
This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.
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.
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CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Walter Jin, Chairman & CEO, Pager Nov 17, 2022

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Walter Jin (Chairman & CEO, Pager) joins the show to chat about virtual care, care coordination, care management, collaboration, artificial intelligence and concierge care.
This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.
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.
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CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Caitlin Donovan, Global Head of Uber Health Nov 17, 2022

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Caitlin Donovan (Global Head of Uber Health) joins the show to discuss Uber's push into the healthcare industry.
This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.
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.
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CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Noah Lang, CEO & Co-Founder, Stride Health Nov 17, 2022

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Noah Lang (CEO & Co-Founder, Stride Health) joins the show to discuss health benefits for gig workers.
This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.
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.
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CareTalk @ HLTH 2022 - Sachin Jain, CEO, Scan Health Plan Nov 16, 2022

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Sachin Jain (CEO, Scan Health Plan) joins the show to talk about his experience working at his grandfather's rural hospital in India, as well as his healthcare predictions for 2023.
This episode is part of our "CareTalk @ HLTH 2022" interview series. You can listen to the rest of our interviews from HLTH 2022 on your favorite streaming service, or by going to www.caretalkpodcast.com.
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.
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Jason Kander on Treating PTSD in Veterans Nov 07, 2022

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Jason Kander, author of “The Quiet Storm,” joins CareTalk to discuss treating PTSD in war veterans.
TOPICS
(1:00) Why Jason decided to join the military

(3:17) How hard is it for veterans to transition to civilian life?

(8:57) How common is PTSD in veterans?

(12:48) How can we help veterans with PTSD?

(17:33) Can studying PTSD help with brain research?

(19:08) How the Veterans Community Project (VCP) is helping veterans with PTSD
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 JASON KANDER
Jason Kander is a veteran, politician, and activist. A former Secretary of State of Missouri, in 2018 he dropped out of a mayoral campaign after announcing that he needed to address untreated PTSD from his time serving in Afghanistan. He re-emerged and founded Let America Vote to end voter suppression. He now runs the Veteran's Community Project, an organization devoted to building housing and providing support services to veterans. He is also the bestselling author of Outside the Wire and host of the popular political podcast, Majority 54.
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Ro Khanna on What's Wrong With Medicare Advantage Nov 03, 2022

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California Congressman, Ro Khanna, joins CareTalk to discuss why he believes Medicare Advantage is “just private insurance that profits by denying coverage.”
TOPICS:

(1:04) Ro Khanna on what’s wrong with Medicare Advantage

(2:14) What are the prospects of renaming Medicare Advantage?

(5:01) How does equality tie in with healthcare?

(6:26) “Medicaid for all?”

(9:31) Managed care and extending Medicare

(12:36) Redistributing jobs and opportunities to de-industrialized towns

(15:55) Progressive capitalism
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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 RO KHANNA

Congressman Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving in his third term.

Rep. Khanna sits on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees, where he chairs the Environmental Subcommittee. Additionally, Rep. Khanna is the Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus; serves as an Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus and is the Democratic Vice Chair of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans. Rep. Khanna is committed to representing the people and ideas rooted in Silicon Valley to the nation and throughout the world.
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Will The Inflation Reduction Act Really Cut Drug Prices? Oct 25, 2022

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden in August, includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for people with Medicare and reduce drug spending by the federal government. What are the provisions? How will it impact healthcare? And why is big Pharma pushing back?
TOPICS:
(1:49) What are the prescription drug provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act?
(9:26) Why is pharma upset about the Inflation Reduction Act?
(12:18) Is innovation threatened by US drug pricing control?
(14:50) What is the potential healthcare impact of the Inflation Reduction Act?
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.

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How Telehealth is Changing Healthcare Oct 18, 2022

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In this episode of CareTalk, John and David take a deeper look at the history and growth of telehealth and what it means for the future of medicine. They explore how this important technology is revolutionizing the delivery of care, enabling greater access to quality health services no matter where people live or travel. And they also discuss some of the challenges facing telehealth today and how these can be overcome to ensure continued growth in this dynamic space.
TOPICS
(0:10) John’s new job with Walgreens Boots Alliance
(3:11) How has telehealth grown over the years?
(7:38) Do patients prefer telehealth vs. in-person visits?
(10:00) What areas of healthcare are best suited for telehealth?
(16:43) Can telehealth deliver on its promise?
Dive deeper into this episode by reading our report, "The Growth of Telehealth."
ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. 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 United States of Care Oct 03, 2022

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Natalie Davis joins CareTalk to discuss how her organization, the United Stated States of Care, is building a better and more equitable healthcare system in the wake of the pandemic.

TOPICS:
(1:10) Why does a united approach to the United States of Care matter?
(3:05) How are people from the left and right agreeing on healthcare policy?
(4:23) Why is it important to be bipartisan when it comes to healthcare policy?
(8:50) How do you turn the frustrating experiences of people with US healthcare system into policy?
(11:27) How do you go about making healthcare policy change at the federal level vs. the state level?
(13:25) Lowering prescription costs and eliminating out-of-pocket costs for basic health care services.
(17:09) Can we actually make progress on drug pricing?
(21:41) What can US of Care accomplish for the average American patient within the next 12 months?
ABOUT CARETALK

CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. 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 NATALIE DAVIS

Natalie Davis has nearly two decades of experience shaping and implementing health care policies to improve the lives of all Americans. She spent close to 10 years at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), with the final two years of her tenure serving as Senior Advisor to former acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt. Besides co-founding the United States of Care, Natalie is on the founding team of Town Hall Ventures, as well as The Medicaid Transformation Project. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Preeclampsia Foundation.
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