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Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the following topics: Fed Holds Rates While Job Market SlowsThe Federal Reserve decides to maintain interest rates amid a slowing job marketImplications for the economy and investment decisionsPotential reasons behind the decision and its impact on various sectors Innovation OutlookCurrent trends and future prospects in technological innovation Biden Strives for More Healthcare CompetitionPresident Biden's efforts to increase competition in the healthcare industryPotential benefits for consumers and the healthcare systemImplications for healthcare companies and the broader economy Cigna Exits MACigna's decision to exit the Medicare Advantage marketPossible reasons behind the move and its impact on the healthcare industryEffects on Cigna's business and its customers HCA Delivers Strong EarningsHCA's robust financial performance and earnings reportFactors contributing to the company's successMarket reaction and implications for the healthcare sector Lessons from San Francisco’s Drug CrisisInsights gained from San Francisco's approach to addressing the drug crisisPolicy implications and potential solutions for other regions facing similar challengesImpact on public health and social issuesPlease check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Fed Meeting Today: Jerome Powell Says March Rate Cut Not Likely (Barrons) // https://bit.ly/3HIT19VUS job openings unexpectedly rise, but resignations decreasing (Reuters) // https://reut.rs/3OpRMAn Layoffs.fyi // https://bit.ly/48UfEUS JP Morgan The Innovation Economy Outlook // https://bit.ly/3UlBmwERock Health: Digital Health Partnerships // https://bit.ly/49jDJEnHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Join Marcus & Vic as they learn from Nzinga Harrison, MD, how we need to change to address addiction in our healthcare system and society effectively. This is an informative and direct conversation with the leading expert in the field.Nzinga explains how to:Un-Learn what we think we know about addiction,Un-Do the stigma that is killing people, andUn-Cover the conversations that we need to have to improve treatment for substance use disorderDr. Harrison is passionate and outspoken about the need to expand the addiction medicineworkforce. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer for Eleanor Health, an innovativemental health and addiction treatment company, and has more than 20 years of experiencepracticing medicine. She is a double-board certified physician with specialties in general adultpsychiatry and addiction medicine.You can read more about these issues in her new book, Un- Addiction: 6 Mind-ChangingConversations That Could Save a Life. She also appears in the award- winning documentaryTipping the Pain Scale, which addresses the crisis of addiction in America. ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Humana discusses the repricing of Medicare Advantage plans, while Steward Health's challenges are examined. The podcast also covers Wall Street's record highs, AI usage at Davos and deep fake Biden calls. Additionally, the significance of healthcare consumerism tools is explored.

In this deep dive into Healthcare Policy & Regulation with Emily Evans, we discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming review of the Chevron deference and its likely effects on healthcare regulatory agencies including HHS, CMS, FDA and FTC. We also discuss the expected positive impact on healthcare M&A markets. While potential policy changes create short-term uncertainty, they also present opportunities for consolidation, competition, and innovation in the medium to long-term.HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Alarming rise in cancer rates and its implications for public health? Ongoing power struggle between tech giants Apple and Epic Games, as they flex their market influence? General Catalyst's ambitious moves in the business landscape and the potential ripple effects? Join us as we navigate through these pressing issues and so much more!Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎Consumers Start 2024 on Strong Footing After a Jolly Holiday (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3HrHVpNTrouble for the U.S. economy? Empire State gauge sinks to lowest level since pandemic. (MarketWatch) // https://on.mktw.net/3Hog8qaThe Bill Is Coming Due on a Record Amount of Commercial Real Estate Debt (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3HoLhKfCancer Is Striking More Young People, and Doctors Are Alarmed and Baffled (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3U2fruhYour Healthspan Is as Important as Your Lifespan—and It’s Declining (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3vRQfMMApple to Pull Blood-Oxygen Tool From Watches to Avoid US Ban If Appeal Fails (Bloomberg) // https://bloom.bg/3Sq7Jc6Apple Changes Its App Store Policy. Critics Call the Moves ‘Outrageous.’ (WSJ) // HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode, we discuss Jefferson's efforts to bolster its payor unit, exploring the potential impacts on healthcare services and patient costs. We also examine the controversy surrounding Carta's alleged overstepping of its authority, shedding light on the implications for the company and its stakeholders. We take a closer look at Mayo Clinic's ambitious AI initiative, discussing its potential to revolutionize healthcare practices. We also analyze the growing pushback against federal agencies, providing insights into the underlying reasons and potential outcomes.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI December: (BLS website) // https://bit.ly/3O2nF1xCarta, a key tech company for startups, has a credibility problem (Axios) // https://bit.ly/3HgigA7 Jefferson Health says LVHN merger would double its insurance business (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3HjcEoWHealthcare marketing – the 2024 way (WPP website) // https://bit.ly/3vFs2t2 Mayo Clinic deepens AI commitment with new Cerebras Systems deal (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3RUOjKV Option Care Health taps Palantir's AI for nurse scheduling, supply chain (Fierce Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3O10THmChevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted (WSJ-OP) // https://on.wsj.com/3TWWmJMElevance Health sues feds, challenging changes to MA star ratings (Fierce HealthcaHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Welcome to the first episode of 2024! In this episode, we are addressing the following topics and more: GenAI's Legal ChallengeInvestors Questioning VC ValuationsLilly Going Direct to ConsumersElevance Adds Large Infusion ServiceSecret to Longevity & HappinessPlease check out our Episode Resources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Things are about to get a lot worse for Generative AI (Substack: Marcus on AI) // https://bit.ly/47onyV6Goldman Sachs Raises $650 Million for Life-Sciences Bets (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3TW6q65LPs Doubt Venture Funds’ Startup Valuations (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/41O9O4CJapanese Investors Return to Overseas Real Estate With Lessons From the 1990s (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3H74lfZA fix for the coming physician shortage (FreeOpp) // https://bit.ly/3vkFhiGElevance Health to Acquire Paragon Healthcare (Press Release) // https://bit.ly/48ImFaLLilly Launches End-to-End Digital Healthcare Experience through LillyDirect™ (Press Release) // https://prn.to/3RN6dzeHow to Work—and Love It—Into Your 80s and Beyond (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/48mDOa9------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIAHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this special year-end episode, we discuss upcoming healthcare trends for 2024, including predictions and potential challenges for Apple Watch's pulse oximeter IP. As our last episode of 2023, we also express our immense gratitude to our listeners and share H:F's growth plans for the coming year!Please check out our Episode Resources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎Apple to Halt Watch Sales as It Prepares to Comply With U.S. Import Ban (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/48Eenkt 6 digital health companies that flopped in 2023 (Modern Healthcare) // https://bit.ly/3H1eef6 8 Predictions for Healthcare in 2024 (Work Week) // https://bit.ly/48zsrvr ------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/ ------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-further/TIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode, join us for a comprehensive exploration of Medicare Advantage as we delve into its intricacies with special guest Emily Evans from Hedgeye. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of this vital healthcare program and discover the latest developments shaping its future.------🔔SIGN UP FOR EPISODE NOTIFICATIONS🔔https://www.podpage.com/healthfurther/------📱FOLLOW HEALTH:FURTHER SOCIALS📱INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/healthfurther/TWITTER // https://twitter.com/HealthFurtherFACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/HealthFurther/LINKEDIN // https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-furtherTIKTOK // https://www.tiktok.com/@healthfurtherHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In Episode 32 of the Health:Further Podcast, we cover the following key topics:US Federal Reserve's pursuit of an economic soft-landing and its potential impact on healthcare and the broader market.Unraveling the VC bullwhip effect and its influence on healthcare investments and entrepreneurial opportunities.Analyzing Kroger Health's strategic shift and its implications for the health and wellness market.Understanding the significance of Cigna ending talks with Humana in the health insurance sphere.Exploring the innovative AI collaboration between Google and HCA and its potential to revolutionize healthcare.Tune in for expert analysis and insights on the ever-evolving health economy.Please check out our Episode Resources below:------🔎RESOURCES🔎CPI report (BLS website) // https://bit.ly/3QtjNIQInflation Edges Lower, but Still Too High for the Fed (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3v2fnjLPowell Says Fed Is Just at Beginning of Policy Easing Talks (Bloomberg) // https://bloom.bg/3tqG8OcFed 'dot plot' shows central bank will cut interest rates by 0.75% in 2024 (Yahoo) // https://yhoo.it/3Rpx980Startup Orchid Rolls Out Genetic Testing Service for IVF, Raises $12 Million (WSJ) // https://on.wsj.com/3tdbIz9KrogHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK