Health:Further

Vic and Marcus delve into the catastrophic fires ravaging Los Angeles, the broader implications of AI-driven workforce automation, and structural changes in the job market. They analyze the evolving social contract between corporations and society, the complex challenges in healthcare efficiency and profitability, and the role of regulatory environments in stifling or fostering innovation. The discussion also explores advancements in AI agents, the shifting dynamics of the influencer economy, and cutting-edge developments from CES, including NVIDIA's AI supercomputers. The hosts reflect on societal, economic, and technological transitions shaping the futureLinks:4:09 - Unemployed Office Workers Are Having a Harder Time Finding New Jobs19:45 - Healthcare Stocks Are Down and Out. Opportunities Abound23:19 - Fed Minutes Suggest Officials Will Hold Rates Steady for Now24:25 - Hippocratic AI banks $141M series B, hits 'unicorn' status as it rolls out AI agent app store25:18 - Evergreen Nephrology Raises $130M in Funding FINSEMS26:11 - FIRE1 heats up with $120M for its heart failure monitor implant26:56 - Geneoscopy Closes $105M to Power Next-Generation of Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Tests Bakersfield27:35 - Biden administration bars medical debt from credit scores31:46 - Senate Report Blasts Private Equity’s Role in Healthcare WSJ33:40 - FDA releases long-awaited guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones Stat34:30 - CMS selects states for Medicaid maternal health model35:09 - TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech37:01 - Transcarent to acquire health benefits platform Accolade in $621M deal38:24 - H1 acquires Ribbon Health to expand its reach to health plan, digital health markets39:16 - Ardent Health kicks off 2025 with major expansion of urgent care clinic footprint40:26 - Found introducing oral dissolvable GLP-1 tablet at reduced price41:35 - Scientists Make World’s Skinniest Spaghetti. Nanopasta—with vital ingredient found in ant venom—could be used to improve bandages42:27 - Louisiana health officials report first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu in the US43:55 - Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol46:18 - CHAI's AI nutrition label is now open source47:06 - How Are Companies Using AI Agents? Here’s a Look at Five Early Users of the Bots53:37 - AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion 54:36 - Nvidia’s Project Digits is a ‘personal AI supercomputer’ HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

The discussion kicks off with a look at the stock market's surprising strength amidst a struggling healthcare sector. Issues like Medicare Advantage and costly pharmacy options take center stage, highlighting the financial strain on providers. The hosts delve into the shocking reality of wealth disparities affecting lifespan, revealing that money can indeed buy health—but only to a point. Over in exciting tech, AI is stepping up as a diagnostic tool, using facial analysis to gain insights into patients' health, particularly the elderly.

Vic hosts an insightful discussion with Joel Portice, CEO of egnite, delving into the transformative role of data and AI in revolutionizing cardiovascular care. Joel shares his journey of leading five successful healthcare data companies, including the genesis and rapid growth of egnite, spun out from Edwards Life Sciences. They explore how egnite's flagship platform, Cardio Care, uses advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to identify and manage cardiovascular patients, saving lives daily. The conversation also covers challenges in healthcare innovation, the impact of early detection, and how their subscription model bridges hospitals and industry partners to improve patient outcomes and accelerate clinical trials.Research Paper:Acute Valve Syndrome in Aortic Stenosis study published in Structural Heart Oct 2024Contact Joel:egnite website: https://egnitehealth.com/Email:  joel.portice@egnitehealth.comLinkedin: LinkedIn00:00 Intro: Introduction to Joel Portice and the final show of the year00:14 Guest Introduction: Vic introduces Joel Portice, highlighting his experience in healthcare data and startups01:10 Background: Joel discusses his 25+ years in healthcare data and the genesis of his first company acquired by UnitedHealth Group03:59 Data in Healthcare: Transition to using advanced analytics and informatics to improve patient care at UnitedHealth Group05:53 Building Companies: Lessons from Joel's leadership of five successful data companies in healthcare08:41 Focus in Business: Staying focused on solving specific problems and building strong teams12:10 egnite's Vision: How egnite spun out from Edwards Life Sciences to focus on cardiovascular health16:35 Audacious Goals: egnite’s mission to identify all cardiovascular patients in the U.S. and their use of AI and data governance22:00 Life-Saving Impact: Examples of how Egnite’s software identifies patients needing immediate life-saving therapy24:00 Business Model: Subscription model for hospitals and partnerships with industry for clinical trial enrollment and commercial adoption29:00 Published Research: Importance of early detection and interventions in structural heart disease, supported by egnite’s research31:20 Technology and AI: Use of NLP, machine learning, and AI to analyze cardiovascular data and predict disease progression33:40 Challenges in Diagnosis: Issues with misdiagnosis and the importance of follow-up for patients with moderate or severe heart disease41:00 Future of egnite: Joel outlines the company’s focus on execution and plans for the future, including potential international expansion44:00 Closing: How to connect with Joel Portice and learn more about egnite’s solutionsHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Vic and Marcus dive into the major economic and political shifts defining the year, including the Fed's interest rate cut, its implications for inflation and job growth, and the ongoing healthcare regulatory reforms targeting PBMs. They discuss groundbreaking innovations in AI-powered healthcare, VR solutions for chronic pain, and brain-computer interfaces. The episode also explores the intersection of politics and venture capital, regulatory shifts, and the role of podcasting in shaping public discourse. Insights on long-term trends, including AI regulation and competition-driven healthcare reforms, round out this comprehensive look ahead to 2025.Links:01:48 - Fed Cuts Rates for Third Time This Year NYT04:23 - Precision Neuroscience zaps $102M for BCI Axios05:33 - SpinSci Secures $53M for AI-Enhanced Patient Engagement HIT06:00 - Stopgap funding bill includes sweeping PBM reform, preserves telehealth Healthcare Dive10:18 - AppliedVR's home-based VR device delivers significant relief for high-impact chronic pain patients: study Fierce Healthcare12:14 - Meta Urges California Attorney General to Stop OpenAI From Becoming For-Profit WSJ20:56 - 2024 economics and political shifts32:11 - VC investment themes for 202433:37 - Increased attention on the role of private equity and healthcare36:24 - Healthcare key areas of innovation37:53 - Technological Advancements, & AI39:42 - Consumer trends, and behaviors41:09 - Regulation and reimbursement in 2025HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode of the "Health Further" podcast, hosts Vic and Marcus dive into an array of compelling topics, including Marcus's reflections on his competitive jiu-jitsu journey, the latest inflation trends and Federal Reserve decisions, the evolving corporate real estate market, and breakthrough ventures in healthcare like bioelectric medicine and AI for clinicians. They also discuss critical societal issues, including Asian-American mental health disparities and the implications of a blocked Kroger-Albertsons merger. Rounding out the discussion, they explore the regulatory shifts under the Trump administration, the ongoing AI revolution in healthcare, and the wider implications of political and economic change.Links:3:09 - Consumer Price Index comes in hot again as inflation progress slows Axios4:20 - Hiring Bounced Back With 227,000 Jobs Added Last Month WSJ6:33 - New York City’s Biggest Office Landlord Offers a Glimpse of the Market’s Comeback WSJ9:14 - Cala Health raises $50M from J&J Innovation, Ascension Ventures Modern Healthcare12:27 - Evidently Closes $15M Series A Funding FINSEMS13:25 - Anise Health hauls in $3M for digital mental health Axios16:38 - Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked by Court, Handing Victory to Biden Antitrust Enforcers WSJ19:07 - Trump Aims to Remake Federal Trade Commission With Two Picks WSJ22:31 - Premiums could increase substantially if ACA subsidies expire Fierce Healthcare24:52 - Proposed ban on medical debt reporting faces an unfavorable political climate HFMA29:35 - White House to host first-ever Conference on Women’s Health Research The Hill31:32 - Appeals Court Upholds U.S. Ban of TikTok WSJ39:04 - Bipartisan Lawmakers Seek to Break Up Giant Health Care Conglomerates NYT40:49 - Death Threats for Health Insurers Highlight Long-Simmering Anger Against Industry WSJ45:46 - Walgreens Is in Talks to Sell Itself to Private-Equity Firm Sycamore Partners WSJ49:39 - Corti debuts AI assistant for providers with supportive computing Fierce Healthcare52:54 - Open Source AI is Leading to Breakthroughs in Healthcare, Education and Entrepreneurship Meta56:48 - Build a Simple AI Agent with ai16z's Eliza framework Youtube1:06:05 - OpenAI’s Sora is launching today — here are highlights from the first review TechCrunch1:07:28 - Google Rolls Out Faster Gemini AI Model to Power Agents Bloomberg1:08:01 - Quantum Computing Inches Closer to Reality After Another Google Breakthrough NYTHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode, Vic and Marcus delve into pressing topics in the healthcare and technology industries, starting with the shocking murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson and its implications on the healthcare sector and social media's role in societal discourse. They analyze key economic updates, including Jerome Powell’s comments on interest rates, the rise of concierge medicine with Solus Health’s funding, and groundbreaking innovations like Clearly’s AI heart health advancements. The hosts discuss AI's evolving regulatory framework, corporate shifts like Intel’s leadership changes, and Amazon’s competitive new AI models. They also tackle Medicare Advantage’s systemic issues, the controversial 340B rebate model, and shifting global policies on assisted suicide. Wrapping up, Vic and Marcus share insights on cryptocurrency's legitimacy surge and the broader implications of AI-driven innovation.HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

0:57 - The Fed’s Favorite Inflation Measure Sped Up in October NYT2:05 - Fed Minutes Signal More Caution on Cuts if Inflation Progress Stalls WSJ2:30 - Office Conversions Find New Life After Property Values Plunge WSJ5:03 - Autism provider Cortica gets $80M in strategic round to expand VBC contracts Fierce Healthcare7:06 - Aegis Ventures' digital consortium continues to grow with sights set on scaling up tech innovation Fierce Healthcare8:42 - Medline may raise $5B in a 2025 IPO, report says Modern Healthcare9:56 - Covid-Lockdown Critic Jay Bhattacharya Chosen to Lead NIH WSJ13:42 - Health:Further summary of Health-related Appointees 15:26 -  Scott Bessent Sees a Coming ‘Global Economic Reordering.’ He Wants to Be Part of It. WSJ20:59 - CMS releases 200 new Medicare residency slots Modern Healthcare21:56 - Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal NYT27:12 - Amid cost debate, new study finds 137M US adults are eligible for GLP-1s Fierce Healthcare29:34 - CMS finalizes kidney transplant model with concessions to hospital lobby Fierce Healthcare31:04 - Signify Health is expanding its offerings and making more visits. Here's how Fierce Healthcare32:26 - UnitedHealthcare wins 2025 star ratings lawsuit. CMS to recalculate results Fierce Healthcare33:42 - CenterWell's Sanjay Shetty on Humana's primary care gamble Modern Healthcare34:22 - Instacart launches SNAP eligibility screener for consumers, clinicians Fierce Healthcare34:57 - Community Health Systems nixes $120M deal to sell 3 hospitals Modern Healthcare37:03 - Novartis Lifts Midterm Sales Guidance Amid U.S. Expansion WSJ37:27 - Roche to Acquire Poseida Therapeutics in a Deal Worth Up to $1.5 Billion WSJ38:21 - Amgen Obesity Drug Cut Weight in Closely Watched Study WSJ39:53 - Teladoc Health launches AI motion detection solution to improve patient safety in hospital beds Fierce Healthcare42:50 - Now Hear This: World’s Most Flexible Sound Machine Debuts NVIDIA44:48 - Uber for AI labeling The Verge46:32 - China Is Bombarding Tech Talent With Job Offers. The West Is Freaking Out. WSJHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

The podcast dives into the significant appointment of Dr. Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its potential implications for healthcare. It discusses breakthrough funding in healthcare initiatives, like TaylorMed's medical cost assistance and the rise of wearable tech. The ongoing Medicare funding crisis at Pontiac General Hospital is highlighted, along with the impact of labor costs on healthcare budgets. Additionally, the complexities surrounding the 340B drug discount program and the future of AI in healthcare are explored.

In this episode of Health Further, hosts Marcus and Vic welcome returning guest Steve Lieber and new guest Bruce Brandes to discuss the evolving landscape of smart hospital technology. The conversation explores the creation and goals of the Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence, the development of the Smart Hospital Maturity Model, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Steve and Bruce explain the model's focus on people, places, and processes and its potential to guide hospitals toward smarter care delivery. They also address challenges in defining "smart hospitals," the practical application of AI, and the balance between automation and human empathy in caregiving. Additionally, the guests highlight the importance of collaboration across clinical, financial, and operational domains to achieve long-term improvements in care quality, staff satisfaction, and cost efficiency.Episode resources:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/independent-alliance-formed-to-drive-smart-hospital-advancement-302297596.html?tc=eml_cleartimehttps://smarthospital.ai/Connect with Bruce Brandes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-brandes-ba91184Connect with Steve Lieber:https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-stephen-lieber-6b5683HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

2:18 - Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut WSJ7:28 - Summa Health and General Catalyst’s HATCo sign Definitive Agreement to advance vision for future of healthcare delivery Summa Health10:55 - Fort Health Secures $5.5M to Expand Access to Integrated Pediatric Mental Health Care MedCity News12:02 - Stepful raises $31.5M to address healthcare staffing shortage with AI-powered training13:56 - Primary care player Forward shutters after raising $400M, rolling out CarePods16:55 - Inside Forward's failed attempt to revolutionize the doctor's office17:34 - Private Equity Gears Up for Deals to Take Off20:11 - As Trump Readies a Reset of Antitrust Policy, Look to These Sectors for Deals25:56 - Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS29:01 - Australia plans social media ban for under-16s30:54 - Congress eyes 'site-neutral' pay bills for lame-duck session33:53 - Republicans Choose John Thune as New Senate Leader for Second Trump Era35:30 - Republicans Clinch House Majority but Face Narrow Margin38:39 - Why UnitedHealth, Amedisys are standing behind their deal39:20 - Major payers saw mixed results in Q3. Here's a look at how each fared41:33 - Oracle, Meharry Medical College collaborate on innovation hub, wellness center in Nashville42:37 - Kaiser Permanente looks to slash costs as 'industry headwinds' bring $608M operating loss in Q343:46 - Amazon One Medical rolls out telehealth treatment services in competition with Ro, Hims & Hers45:38 - Cardinal Health inks two deals worth $3.9B to expand diabetes, gastroenterology businesses47:18 - Novo Nordisk’s Blockbuster Wegovy Drug Sales Beat Expectations49:20 - China Has Detained a Senior AstraZeneca Executive51:35 - OpenNotes partners with Abridge to study how AI-generated notes can benefit patients53:30 - MGB, Emory to test AI models from Amazon, OpenAI55:21 - Behavioral health provider Rogers to deploy AI chatbot from Limbic to speed up patient intake57:02 - Presbyterian Healthcare Services taps RhythmX AI to roll out gen AI copilots for primary care58:08 - OpenAI, Google and Anthropic Are Struggling to Build More Advanced AIHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK