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Big Covid Questions, the Nursing Shortage Crisis and a Friend of Pivot on the upcoming Elizabeth Holmes Trial

Aug 24, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Swisher, Chair of Anesthesiology at California Pacific Medical Center, shares his insights on the implications of full FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine and the nursing shortage crisis exacerbated by COVID-19. John Carreyrou, award-winning investigative reporter, discusses his new podcast focused on the Elizabeth Holmes trial, exploring the intricacies of fraud allegations tied to Theranos. The conversation highlights the emotional toll on healthcare workers and touches on crucial health policies like drug cost reduction.

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Episode guests

John Carreyou

Jeffrey Swisher

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Controversies in Media: The Jeopardy! Hosting Debate

2min

Navigating Drug Costs and COVID-19 Challenges

17min

Preventive Measures and Nursing Crisis During COVID-19

6min

Nursing Crisis and the Holmes Trial

17min

Skepticism and Accountability in MedTech

6min

Adaptations, Insights, and Reflections

9min

Guest host Dr. Jeffrey Swisher joins for a medical (and Swisher) themed episode. What does full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine mean for public health? What about antibody treatments? Team Swisher also discusses the nursing crisis, and the Biden Administration’s new plan to lower prescription drug costs. Plus, Friend of Pivot John Carreyou joins to discuss what’s to come in his new Theranos trial podcast, “Bad Blood: The Final Chapter.”

You can find Dr. Jeffrey Swisher on Twitter at @jeffreyswisher, and on substack at jeffreyswishermd.substack.com.

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