114 - Trump's DEI / HHS Freeze, China's AI On A Budget & J&J Depression Nasal Spray

Jan 25, 2025

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In this episode, Vic and guest host Emily Evans explore a variety of pressing topics, including the sharp rise in food prices and its implications for inflation, the Federal Reserve’s challenges with managing interest rates, and the historical context of government fiscal policy. They also discuss innovative ventures like Lindus Health's clinical trials reform, ELOS AI's behavioral health scribing, and Oshie Health's virtual GI solutions. Other highlights include Recipio's AI-driven remote health monitoring, venture investments in Saudi Arabia, and the political theater surrounding AI infrastructure funding. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the impact of policy shifts on healthcare systems and federal funding.

00:46 - Food Prices Are Rising Again WSJ

07:47 - Lindus Health raises $55M to ‘fix the broken clinical trial industry’ Tech Crunch

08:49 - Eleos raises $60 million for AI scribe for behavioral health providers Stat

12:57 - Oshi Health raises $60M to expand payer coverage of virtual GI solution Fierce Healthcare

14:23 - Percipio Health collects $20M for phone-based monitoring Axios

16:18 - Redesign Health partners with Sanabil Investments to launch healthcare venture studio in Saudi Arabia Fierce Healthcare

17:20 - Tech Leaders Pledge Up to $500 Billion in AI Investment in U.S.WSJ

21:21 - Musk Pours Cold Water on Trump-Backed Stargate AI Project WSJ

23:14 - Pension Funds Want Private Equity to Open Up About Fees and Returns WSJ

25:05 - What Trump's first day orders mean for healthcare: Ditched drug models, pauses on rules and hiring Fierce Healthcare

Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization NYT

29:52 - Trump’s War on DEI Freezes Diversity Work Across Federal Government WSJ