Health:Further

In this episode, Vic interviews Miriam Paramore, founder of RxUtility, about her extensive background in healthcare technology and her new venture aimed at improving medication affordability. They discuss the role of pharmaceutical copay coupons, highlighting the $10 billion in savings available to consumers annually, with specific mention of discounts for high-cost drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications, which can reduce the cost to as little as $25 per prescription. Miriam explains how RxUtility seeks to democratize these savings by integrating with existing healthcare systems, making it easier for patients to access and use coupons for prescription medications. The episode also covers RxUtility's business model, scaling plans, and its impact on patients and the healthcare industry.Connect w/ Miriam ParamoreLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamparamore/RxUtility - https://rxutility.com/00:00 Introduction and Background of Miriam Paramore01:00 Early Career in Healthcare Tech03:00 Transitioning into Management Consulting and Tech Solutions06:00 Pharmaceutical Coupons and the $10 Billion Opportunity10:00 The Scale of Pharmaceutical Savings Available15:00 The Awareness and Distribution Problem in Healthcare Savings20:00 The Creation of RxUtility and Its Mission25:00 How RxUtility Partners with Healthcare Systems30:00 Examples of Major Drug Savings: Ozempic and Farxiga35:00 Impact of RxUtility on Patient Affordability and AdherenceHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode, Marcus and Vic are joined by Jenna Paldino, a healthcare lobbyist and founder of Paladino Advocates. They discuss Jenna’s work in lobbying for healthcare, including the influence of public policy, the impact of lobbying at both state and federal levels, and the importance of building relationships with legislators. Jenna provides insights on how startups can engage with lawmakers, the role of advocacy in shaping healthcare policy, and the complexities of navigating government regulations. The conversation also covers the differences between private equity and venture capital in healthcare lobbying.Connect with Jenna:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-paladino-fl/Website - https://www.paladinoadvocates.com/00:00 Introduction and Hurricane Impact01:00 How Marcus Met Jenna at a Conference03:00 Jenna’s Role as a Healthcare Lobbyist06:00 Lobbying and Relationship Building with Legislators10:00 The Influence of Public Policy in Healthcare12:00 Differentiating Startups from Private Equity in Healthcare15:00 The Role of Venture Capital in Healthcare Policy18:00 Importance of Networking and Relationship Mapping in Lobbying22:00 Engaging Legislators with Startups and Innovation25:00 The Challenge of Healthcare Regulation and Reimbursement30:00 How Lobbying Shapes Healthcare Policy and Technology Adoption35:00 The Role of Technology in Shaping Future Healthcare40:00 Final Thoughts on Lobbying, Long-Term Relationships, and Political InfluenceHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode, Marcus & Vic discuss dock worker strikes, automation, & union demands. AI's effect on job displacement & societal change highlights AI tools' rapid development. Inflation concerns linked to the strike, review of recent developments in healthcare hiring, corporate real estate issues, & venture capital activity in healthcare AI. Updates on virtual dementia care, physical therapy practice management software, & venture capital's cautious stance in growth-stage investing.1:39 - A Candid Conversation With ILA President Harold J. Daggett5:32 - Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It7:55 - Port Strike Puts Pressure on Harris, Biden Ahead of Election9:43 - The Profane 78-Year-Old Leading the Dockworkers Strike9:55 - Governor DeSantis calls on FL Nation Guard to open ports X10:04 - DeSantis orders Florida National Guard, State Guard to intervene in port strike11:46 - Healthcare hiring slows, raising concerns for US job market13:14 - Chrysler Building Owner Is Poised to Lose Control of Iconic Skyscraper14:10 - The biggest opportunities for healthcare AI15:21 - Roadmap: Healthcare AI BVP website15:25 - Rippl announces $23M series A to expand virtual dementia care16:22 - StrataPT secures $25M for practice management software Axios17:49 - A Venture Capital Firm Does Something Rare: Give Money Back21:22 - TPG buys majority stake in health information network Surescripts23:01 - Feds back healthcare workers in noncompete lawsuit28:19  - Top healthcare takeaways from the VP presidential debate28:53 - California governor signs AI bills targeting providers, insurers30:45 - Humana Shares Plunge After Changes in Medicare Star Ratings32:01 - Glenview Capital Plans Push for Changes at CVS32:10CVS Board Conducts Strategic Review of Company35:08 - Mounjaro and Zepbound no longer in shortage38:25 - How Fentanyl Drove a Tsunami of Death in America40:16 - AI Will Drive Broad Deflation, Silicon Valley Pioneer Vinod Khosla Says43:41 -  OpenAI Nearly Doubles Valuation to $157 Billion in Funding Round47:45 - Bret Taylor 20VC Podcast48:59 - Nvidia just dropped a new AI model51:16 - MIT spinoff Liquid debuts non-transformer AI modelsHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode of the Health Further podcast, Vic interviews Josh Eckelberry, a seasoned venture capitalist and Principal at Solas BioVentures, a life sciences venture capital firm. Josh brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare innovation, particularly in heart health and cutting-edge cardiac technologies. With a focus on breakthrough medical devices, novel pharmaceuticals, and AI-driven diagnostic tools, Josh shares his insights on the future of healthcare and heart disease treatment. From discussing his journey into venture capital to highlighting the latest advancements in cardiac care, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in health tech, medical innovations, and investment in healthcare startups.Solas BioVentures website: https://www.solasbio.com/Josh Eckelberry on LinkedInInnovation videos used in the showIntershunt: YouTubeBasking Biosciences: YouTubeVektor Medical: YouTube00:00:00 - Intro00:00:17 - Introduction of Josh Eckelberry00:01:07 - Overview of Cardiac Innovation Pipeline00:01:50 - Diagnostic Tools, Treatments, and New Technologies00:02:00 - Josh Eckelberry's Background and Journey into Venture Capital00:04:00 - Role and Focus of Solas BioVentures00:06:00 - Investment in Cardiac Care and Life Sciences00:07:12 - Types of Innovations: Molecules, Devices, and Diagnostics00:14:05 - Introduction of InterShunt Technology00:19:00 - Commercialization and Clinical Trials of InterShunt00:21:00 - Introduction of Basking Biosciences and Stroke Treatment Innovation00:24:00 - Basking Biosciences' Aptamer Technology00:32:00 - Introduction of Vektor Medical's AI-Based Cardiac Mapping00:36:00 - FDA Clearance and Adoption of Vektor Medical's Technology00:38:00 - The Future of Cardiac Innovation and Healthcare TechnologyHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode, Marcus and Vic talk Fed's rate cuts, market trends since the 1980s, & how these factors affect the economy. Explore China’s economic efforts, AI innovations in radiology from companies like Qure.ai, venture capital investments in healthcare, including special needs plans and women’s midlife hormonal care, & Growing importance of advanced primary care—the potential reopening of Three Mile Island. Meta’s Orion AR glasses are shaping the future of technology. Broader economic and policy implications, including FTC actions, Medicare Advantage plans, & healthcare venture capital5:25 Here’s What Happens to Markets When Interest Rates Fall, in Charts WSJ10:31 China unleashes stimulus blitz to lift growth FT13:19 Radiology vendor Qure.ai completes $65M Series D funding round Radiology Business15:30 MA insurer Zing Health banks $140M16:56 Centivo gets $75M from Cone Health venture arm, others Modern healthcare18:38 Tory Burch, Amy Schumer among celebrity investors backing Midi Health's $63M series B  20:59 Insight Partners closes in on $10bn fund as venture deals pick up Financial Times21:60 FTC targets 3 biggest PBMs over insulin rebates Modern Healthcare23:24 Electronic health records giant Epic Systems sued over alleged monopolistic 28:08 Ozempic CEO agrees to discuss lower prices31:52 Justice Department Sues Visa, Alleges Illegal Monopoly in Debit-Card Payments WSJ36:27 Tennessee officials pressure Ballad Health's hospital monopoly Modern Healthcare41:22 Cigna trims Medicare Advantage plans in eight states Fierce Healthcare42:28 Nonprofit hospitals received $37.4B in federal44:43 Mount Sinai partners with Noom Modern Healthcare48:0 Roche Narrows Pharma Pipeline Amid Push Into Obesity Market WSJ50:03 The Keys to Aging at Home? Frank Conversations and Financial Planning WSJ54:56 OpenAI to Become For-Profit Company WSJ58:15 Meta’s big tease The Verge1:00:20 Lionsgate, Studio Behind ‘John Wick,’ Signs Deal With AI Startup Runway WSJ1:01:06 LA’s streaming gold rush is over. Film and TV workers have been left in the dust. Sherwood1:04:27 Three Mile Island’s Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft’s AI Centers WSJHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode of the Health Further podcast, hosts Marcus and Vic engage in a dynamic discussion with neuroscientist and digital health expert Walter Greenleaf. They explore a range of topics, including the integration of VR and AR in healthcare, their potential in therapeutic treatments like stroke rehabilitation and mental health, and the broader role of digital health technologies. They also delve into the evolving healthcare landscape, discussing how new innovations are addressing challenges like patient adherence, clinician training, and the future of regulation and reimbursement in digital therapeutics.HF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

In this episode, Marcus & Vic discuss the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, the labor strikes in major industries, including Boeing & U.S. port workers, and the potential implications on national security and the economy. Amazon's new return-to-office mandate, which they suggest may be a strategic way to reduce the workforce. Highlight venture capital deals, FDA approvals, and the ongoing cultural clash between technological advancements, such as AI, and the workforce's response.Links:4:03 - Fed Cuts Rates by Half Percentage Point WSJ8:42 - Senator Warren Letter to the Fed Letter13:03 - Boeing Union Goes on Strike, Halting 737 Production WSJ16:18 - U.S. Importers Are Pulling in Goods Early as Possible Port Strike Draws Closer WSJ22:39 - Amazon Tells Workers to Return to Office Five Days a Week WSJ26:04 - Ferrum Health nabs $16M to get FDA-cleared AI into hospitals Axios27:55 - PictorLabs hauls in $30M for digital staining Axios29:00 - Guardian Pharmacy Services sets IPO terms Axios29:40 - Bipartisan telehealth extension bill passes in House committee Fierce Healthcare30:13 - FDA Commissioner Talks Healthcare AI Forbes32:40 - Court Appears Skeptical of TikTok’s Challenge to U.S. Ban WSJ34:33 - DeepWell DTx receives FDA clearance for its therapeutic video game developer tools TechCrunch36:19 - DeepWell’s mindfulness game: Zengence38:32 - Senate panel votes to hold Steward Health CEO in contempt of Congress The Hill40:26 - Insurers set to rake in $11.8B in Medicare quality bonus payments for 2024 Fierce Healthcare42:28 - UTHealth Houston collaborates with OpenAI to offer clinicians HIPAA-compliant ChatGPT solutions Fierce Healthcare45:23 - Kroger Antitrust Case Could Open Up New Bag of M&A Possibilities WSJ50:12 - 23andMe Board Resigns in New Blow to DNA-Testing Company WSJ52:32 - Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System Commonwealth Fund53:34 - The AI Spending Spree, in Charts WSJ54:59 - BlackRock, Microsoft Partner on Massive New AI Infrastructure Fund WSJ56:00 - T-Mobile Strikes Deal With OpenAI WSJ56:45 - Open Ai - GPT01: The Best Model I've Ever Tested 🍓 I Need New Tests! YoutubeHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

00:50 - Inflation Extends Cooling Streak to Hit 2.5% in August WSJ02:00 - Ally Drops After CFO Flags Consumer Stress, Underperformance Bloomberg02:44 - China’s Deflationary Spiral Is Now Entering Dangerous New Stage Bloomberg04:41 - IT Unemployment Hits 6% Amid Overall U.S. Jobs Growth WSJ08:37 - Microbiome health science company Viome raises $25M to build out its diagnostics Vator09:35 - Salesforce rolls out new AI solutions, resources tailored to healthcare sector10:13 - Habitat Health announces founding leadership team and more than $50 million in capital investments12:53 - White House to require insurers pay for mental health the same as physical health The Hill14:49 -  Harris and Trump square off on abortion, Obamacare in first debate Fierce Healthcare18:53 -  Polymarket 2024 Presidental Election Forecast Polymarket19:39 - Steward Health CEO to Skip Hearing in Rare Rebuff of Congress Bloomberg21:35 - How a Private-Equity Payday Drained a Hospital Chain of Cash WSJ22:15 - Senate Hearing on Steward Health Care Bankruptcy C-span clip23:12 - AppliedVR's flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain now in network for Highmark members24:29 - Elevance grows Medicare Advantage business with IU Health deal26:07 - Cadence and Lifepoint: Remote monitoring shows promise to drive better health for rural patients28:22 - CommonSpirit opens Colorado hospital doors to Kaiser Permanente members, docs30:13 - Sleep Apnea Detection Will Be on Apple Watches Soon. Here's How It Will Work CNET35:41 - AirPods Pro 2 adds ‘clinical grade’ hearing aid feature 9to5Mac38:37 - Hospitals, health systems' labor crunch continues to fade Fierce Healthcare39:10 - YouTube to limit teens’ exposure to videos about fitness and weight across global markets45:14 - Salesforce rolls out new AI solutions, resources tailored to healthcare sector45:55 - Salesforce Health Cloud Library of Tools Health Cloud46:57 - UChicago Medicine grows into role of AI innovator HFMA49:18 -  Where AI in healthcare is receiving venture capital investmentHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

Links:7:18 - Why This Jobs Report Could Be the Most Pivotal One in Years NYT9:16 - August private payrolls rose by 99,000, smallest gain since 2021 and far below estimates, ADP says CNBC12:25 - Thatch takes in $38M for ICHRA health benefits Axios 13:30 - Lightforce lands $50M for dental devices Axios14:19 - Biden Prepares to Block $14 Billion Steel Deal WSJ17:53 - California Senate Passes Bill to Clamp Down on Private-Equity Healthcare Deals WSJ24:19 - Leaked Reports and Political Heat Are Testing Trust in Economic Data NYT26:35 - Advocates rush to Congress, White House to extend telehealth prescribing for two years, after DEA's plans leaked Fierce Healthcare29:49 - Pivotal Week Ahead in Kroger-Albertsons Case After FTC Lands Early Blows WSJ34:22 - Medicaid redeterminations still affecting Centene as stock plunges Fierce Healthcare39:19 - Mounting insurance expenses drag UPMC to $313M H1 operating loss Fierce Healthcare40:40 - Highmark Blue Cross Reaps $417 Million Profit As Health Plans And Providers Grow Forbes40:56 - Evernorth's Accredo to make Stelara biosimilar available at $0 out-of-pocket Fierce Healthcare41:30 - Humana exiting Medicare Advantage in 13 markets Fierce Healthcare43:56 - How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients NYT48:11 - Rite Aid exits bankruptcy, sheds $2B in debt Retail Dive49:34 - Feeling Suddenly Older? Scientists See Aging ‘Waves’ at 44 and 60 WSJ52:03 - The Household Ingredient That’s Powering Olympic Runners WSJ54:38 - The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system54:46 - In a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health NPR57:31 - Startup Harrison.ai launches radiology-specific language model Fierce Healthcare58:50 - Apple, Nvidia Are in Talks to Invest in OpenAI WSJ1:05:39 - OpenAI may lift cap on profits as it courts Apple and Nvidia, report says MarketWatch1:06:16 - Yuval Harari: What Happens When the Bots Start Competing for Your Love? NYT-Op1:11:28 - AI Bets Are Reaching Astronomical Heights. Why the C-Suite Likes Its Odds Anyway. WSJHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK

2:45 - Fed’s Powell Declares ‘Time Has Come’ for Rate Cuts WSJ4:24 - The Geography of Unequal Recovery NYT6:35 - Canada pallet backs order, restoring freight rail operation  8:04 - The IPO Market Gets Cold Feet WSJ9:36 - Nvidia Reports Strong Quarter Amid...13:21 -  ApiJect collects $35M for prefilled injection devices Axios14:40 - PitchBook Q2 Healthcare Funds Report PitchBook18:57 - Northwell, Nuvance merger wins state AGs' blessing Fierce Healthcare21:28 - TikTok isn't protected by Section 230 in 10-year-old’s...26:46 - Evolent Health's stock price leaps...28:14 - Federal court: TennCare illegally terminated...30:36 - McKesson to buy stake in Florida cancer...33:40 - Optum sets sights on Surgery Partners...35:34 - Advocate Health's operating...36:51 - Here's how much Kaiser Permanente's Risant...39:09 - Recent moves by Epic, Carequality mark a major...41:19 - 5 takeaways from Epic’s user group meeting Modern Healthcare43:39 - J&J Takes Aim at Hospital Drug-Discount Program WSJ46:04 - HRSA says J&J's plan for 340B discounts...50:30 - House weighs suggestions to fix 340B...50:46 - Pfizer Launches PfizerForAll: Connecting...52:17 - Battling Mpox in the Outbreak’s Epicenter in Congo NYT55:25 - OpenAI in Talks for Funding Round Valuing It Above $100 Billion WSJ58:59 - Qventus' AI operational assistant helps patients prepare for Northwestern Medicine's operating room Fierce HealthcareHF SiteYOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKLINKEDINTIKTOK