a16z Podcast: On Recent Consolidation in the Healthcare Industry

Apr 16, 2018

Explore the recent wave of healthcare consolidation, including Walmart's move to acquire Humana. Delve into how collaborations between giants like Amazon, JP Morgan, and Berkshire Hathaway may reshape costs and patient care. Discover the potential disruption in the pharmacy benefit manager sector, especially with Amazon's interest. Finally, envision future innovations as vertical integration and technology promise to transform healthcare delivery and efficiency.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Local Strategies vs. Large Employer Collaborations in Healthcare

02:23 • 2min

Disruption Opportunities in the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Landscape

04:41 • 2min

Future Innovations and Efficiencies in Healthcare

06:19 • 3min