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Ep 31: Mark Cuban on Disrupting PBMs, Staying Curious & Using AI to Avoid NBA Fines
Oct 4, 2023
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, discusses his pharmaceutical startup, disrupting PBMs, the future of AI in healthcare, and why he doesn't put his name on buildings.
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Quick takeaways
- Mark Cuban started Cost Plus Drugs to bring transparency and trust to the pharmacy industry by offering drugs at their base cost with a transparent pricing model.
- Mark Cuban sees the potential of AI in healthcare, believing that specialized language models trained in healthcare can revolutionize the industry by improving efficiency, communication, and personalized care.
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Mark Cuban's Journey into Healthcare
Mark Cuban discusses how he got into healthcare and his exploration of healthcare solutions. He shares his experience with trying to create a means-tested response to healthcare payment and delivery during the ACA repeal discussions. He also talks about the importance of trust and transparency in the healthcare industry and how it led him to start Cost Plus Drugs, a pharmacy company that offers transparent pricing.
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