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Hiring a consultant or agency can cost tens of thousands of dollars, effectively leaving out small businesses owners who are priced out of taking advantage of this resource. Instead of leaving these businesses out to fail, this tech company asked, why not have a single place where small business owners can meet with pre-vetted consultants who are specialized in the areas that they need help most? Meet technology company, Sobo. Robert Burke, CEO of Sobo, visits with Mark Alyn on this editon of Late Night Health.
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Lowering Drug Costs with Health Insurance Regulations Has Overwhelming Bipartisan Support - Voters Strongly Favor Policies that Hold Pharmacy Benefit Managers Accountable and Provide Value*
A new national poll finds that a majority of likely voters overwhelmingly support policies that regulate health insurance middlemen companies known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), requiring them to provide more value and help lower drug costs. PBMs act as middlemen between drug manufacturers and patients’ health plans who – instead of lowering drug costs as they initially promised – take advantage of the healthcare system to increase their revenues at the expense of local pharmacies, taxpayers and patients. Three PBM companies control 75% of the market. The poll, conducted by the bipartisan polling team of Lake Research Partners and Bellwether Research, found that 84% of likely voters say it’s important or very important to have rules that require PBMs to provide value and lower drug costs for consumers. Respondents said they want elected officials to take on the issue of regulating PBMs, with 73% saying it should be a high or top priority for Congress and their state legislatures. What’s more, 72% say they are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports regulating PBMs.
Mark Blum, Executive Director of America’s Agenda: Health Care for All. joins Mark Alyn for a look at lowering prescription costs.
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Just in time for Arbor Day, the Arbor Day Foundation is renewing its efforts to plant 500 million trees. The organization celebrates the power of trees to oxygenate the planet, purify water and air, lower city temperatures, provide habitat, nurture the soul, and provide essential food sources. A new national survey shows that 94 percent of Americans believe trees are good for the planet. Plus, nearly 9 out of 10 say now is a critical time to replant our nation’s forest. We have a special interview with Dan Lambe, who is the CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, the largest non-profit member organization dedicated to planting trees. He visits with Mark Alyn on this editon of Late Night Health. Lambe is available to discuss how trees and forests are the number one nature-based solution for reversing the negative effects of a changing climate. He will explain why ‘If ever there was a time to be planting trees, that time is now.’ This renewed campaign comes on the heels of Earth Day and in celebration of Arbor Day 2023. Plus, find out how a global movement to plant trees is gaining momentum, learn about the need to act on a massive scale and plant millions of trees today to have a measurable and lasting impact on billions of lives tomorrow. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF TREES:
Could we live better if the damage from hidden stress that starts at birth was reversed? The evidence is proving yes, beyond what standard care has been able to achieve.New therapies are being combined with standard medicine to target the hidden effects of stress, resulting in success for thousands of heart patients. as described in the #1 Bestselller in five Amazon categories; Discovering the Nature of Longevity, and its Companion The Story of NanobacTX: How a medical maverick improved cardiovascular health.With a Foreword by one of America’s leading cardiologists, Discovering the Nature of Longevity describes how these aren’t cures, but are improving lives by reversing the damage. The stories are told in plain language, supported by more than 700 scientific citations. Author Douglas Mulhall vists with Mark Alyn.
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In the supplements/ingredients/pet panel “After the Elephant” discussion of “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism','' host of Late Night Health Radio, Mark Alyn, moderated the conversation with guests: Tyshawn Bryant, CEO of Green Regimen, Lillian Cartwright, board member of Naturally New York and Thomas Aarts, founder and managing director of Nutrition Business Advisors, respond and discuss session five of the sexism seminar series and challenge other leaders in the industry to do some deep work to make meaningful and fundamental changes when it comes to sexism within the natural products industry. The discussion included some key takeaways and memorable moments including:
Bryant started by stating that there is a clear theme and it’s that the younger generation is moving the older generation forward and pushing the boundaries toward more inclusion. He mentions that the younger generations are the ones that want to make a change, as the older generation can be complacent. Tyshawn states, “Acceptance is really what’s necessary, and from acceptance, we can come to a compromise and make this place a better place to be.”
Cartwright spoke on how it’s hard when the ownership falls on the shoulders of the marginalized population to educate the broader population. Cartwright states, “If you’re not able to find a reason to care, if it doesn’t change your life in any way, you’re less likely to take action against it.” Cartwright finds that women and minorities have to step up, help each other out and give other people something to listen to and potentially influence their decisions down the road.
Another theme noted in the discussion was the male guests acknowledging that they want to learn from this series and are still learning, as they don’t want to unintentionally say a sexist comment or make someone uncomfortable.
Aarts said that he didn’t always think about these topics of inclusion and sexism before but expressed that he “needs to be more careful with my communication.” Aarts states he’s a naturally social person and with that, he needs to be more aware of social cues in professional settings.
Alyn wrapped up the session by asking the guests what solutions can be implemented today to help solve this problem. Aart recommended putting women in positions of power while Cartwright believes in creating mandates like workforces made up of 50% men and 50% women.
Session Five Action Items:
Treat people how you would want to be treated.
Don’t assume a woman is aggressive when she’s being assertive.
Accept others first before questioning them.
Create safe spaces for marginalized groups.
Have younger generations challenge traditional/outdated norms.
Question others when they hand you a “sexist task” (like making coffee runs).
Put more women in leadership positions.
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In the legal/finance/marketing/retail “After the Elephant” discussion of “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism','' host of Late Night Health Radio, Mark Alyn, moderated the conversation with guests: Alan Lewis, vice president, advocacy & governmental affairs at Natural Grocers, Denise Lamberston, founder and chairwoman of LMS, and Ryan Honeyman, partner and owner of LIFT Economy to respond and discuss session four of the sexism seminar series and challenge other leaders in the industry to do some deep work to make meaningful and fundamental changes when it comes to sexism within the natural products industry. The discussion included some key takeaways and memorable moments including:
Lewis noted that respect is necessary for both men and women when having these conversations in addition to setting boundaries and also mentioned that many men may lack respect because they fear that, “if they are vulnerable, they will suffer at the hands of other people, specifically men.”
Lambertson has noticed, from her experience in the natural products industry, that men are less likely to invest in female entrepreneurs because there is concern that women must split their time between work and being a caretaker at home. Instead of continuing with this belief, businesses need to change their ideas of what “work” looks like and create an environment that is attractive to all people with different needs.
Honeyman expressed that he was happy to see both men and women from all different backgrounds as part of the conversation on sexism because everyone is affected by it, not just women. He also noted that, for him, respect is a “baseline necessity” and believes we need “not just respect, but creating belonging” for everyone moving forward.
Each guest noted that respect seemed to be a common theme for this panel. Because respect is viewed differently by everyone, Lambertson noted that we need to ask ourselves “How can we set benchmarks for what respectful behavior is?”
Session Four Action Items:
Have respect for yourself and others.
Set boundaries.
Take responsibility for actions.
Take sexist complaints seriously.
Change views on what work looks like.
Practice pitching with a trusted person.
Avoid “discomfort giggle” with investors.
Project confidence.
Be your authentic self.
Handle aggressors in the moment.
Back up marketing targeted to women with real action.
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After the Elephant Recap: Food/Beverage/Beauty Panel
In the trade media/association “After the Elephant” discussion of “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism','' host of Late Night Health Radio, Mark Alyn, moderated the conversation with guests: Eric Schnell, co-founder of BeyondBrands and Beyond SKU, Jasmine Dickens, COO/operations manager of Misha’s Kind Foods, and Miguel Leal, co-founder/CEO of SOMOS Foods, to respond and discuss session three of the sexism seminar series and challenge other leaders in the industry to do some deep work to make meaningful and fundamental changes when it comes to sexism within the natural products industry. The discussion included some key takeaways and memorable moments including:
Schnell noted that he had a mix of emotions after watching the panel. He was “sad, angry and disgusted” at the presence of sexism in the natural products industry, but he was also happy that women on the panel finally had a platform to speak about their experiences. Schnell also noted the importance of conversations about sexism, such as this one, that “act as a catalyst for change.”
Dickens was also excited to be having this discussion, but she noted that we have a very long way to go in the quest to end sexism. She noted that until recently, women were always hushed and not allowed to speak on their own experiences with sexism. She said that “we have to be willing to take risks collectively” for this change to occur. When it comes to leadership, “we need to be willing to lose an account or client to hold the abuser accountable in the event of sexual harassment.”
Leal said that he is glad to be a part of this series to learn how he can play a role in ending sexism and how “all of us, especially men, can become a bigger part of the change.” Leal noted that companies need to have resources that allow an individual to file a complaint or concern to retailers, and how being heard is important for change in the future.
Each guest agreed that more accountability needs to be taken when it comes to sexism in the natural products industry, especially from men and those in leadership. Additionally, empowering women through leadership roles can also be a driving force in creating a long-term change.
Session Three Action Items:
Stop calling employees "family."
Create policies at work on how to behave.
Don't ask about relationship statuses.
Compliment women for accomplishments not on appearance.
Leadership must set the tone for culture.
Don't tell someone to "smile" (it's belittling).
Prioritize women leadership on boards (by 51% or more).
Boycott retailers for abusive behavior.
Develop an educational program requirement for industry leaders.
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In the healthcare/nutrition/science “After the Elephant” discussion of “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism','' host of Late Night Health Radio, Mark Alyn, moderated the conversation with guests: Elan Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, Salma Fathalla, senior director of quality and regulatory, Bonafide Health and Gabriel Paulino, chief product officer & co-founder, renegade.bio, to respond and discuss session two of the sexism seminar series and challenge other leaders in the industry to do some deep work to make meaningful and fundamental changes when it comes to sexism within the natural products industry. The discussion included some key takeaways and memorable moments including:
Sudberg’s surprise that the panelists shared so many personal accounts of sexual harassment and sexist comments that they deal with on a daily basis, and said that it seemed like an hour wasn’t long enough to talk about it; that they could have gone on for several more hours discussing their own personal stories, “I’m aware that these things happen, but not to this extent, and if we don’t talk about it, we would never know.”
Paulino said one of his biggest takeaways from the session was the concept of the “queen bee” or internalized misogyny, and that he didn’t realize that women hate on women too, giving women just another obstacle to deal with, “Women live in fear pretty much every day and it’s like how can you even function when you live in fear?”
Fathalla said she was not surprised by the multiple stories of sexual harassment and sexist comments, that she herself has dealt with during much of her career, and made the point, “It’s about time that we have this conversation and not just in a group of women, but also involving male figures and people from all levels of leadership.”
To wrap up the discussion, there were many ideas on ways the industry could take action and each individual could become more aware of personal actions. Sudberg said, “I’m a hugger…. but (based on the panel) I’m rethinking my personal policy of hugging, because what if someone is not comfortable saying no to a hug and suddenly now we’re embracing and that’s an uncomfortable situation for them and in the future for me? I’ve already learned something really good.”
Session Two Action Items:
Identify and call out "queen bee" behavior.
Men: create an initial expectation from the very first interaction. Avoid flirting.
Don't gossip.
Raise up other women.
Document violations. Write down feelings.
Focus on her accomplishments not looks.
Keep social media open to partner/spouse.
Women elevated to leadership have an opportunity to change the environment.
Certify companies as "safe" places to work.
Speak up and support other women.
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