The Newcomer Podcast From Deus Ex Medicina: Vinod Khosla, Bob Kocher & Annie Lamont
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Sep 12, 2025 
Annie Lamont, Founder of Oak HC/FT, and Bob Kocher, Partner at Venrock, discuss innovative business models in healthcare and the rise of AI applications, along with the future of Medicare Advantage. Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures, weighs in on AI's transformative role, regulatory hurdles, and the challenge of global competition. They also explore the promise of GLP-1 longevity drugs, the impact of telehealth, and how startups can reshape the entire healthcare landscape.
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Use GLP-1s As A Treatment Bridge
- Use GLP-1s as a bridge to teach sustainable diet and then taper off when weight stabilizes.
- Aim to change habits while medicine reduces appetite so patients maintain results off therapy.
Verify Experimental Health Hacks With Doctors
- Be skeptical of non-evidence medical hacks; stick to interventions with solid data.
- Ask clinicians before trying experimental supplements or tests despite Silicon Valley enthusiasm.
Medicare Advantage Poised For Growth And Scrutiny
- Republicans generally favor expanding Medicare Advantage though they may change program complexity.
- Policy will ease some MA constraints but increase scrutiny over coding and benefits.