Dr. Jonathan Baktari is a triple-board certified physician, a successful healthcare entrepreneur, and, is an avid podcaster, too. What can he tell us about the use of AI in drug testing software, do not resuscitate orders, and how to hire a consultant? (7:26) The importance of education on adult vaccination (11:00) Outsourcing employee health departments (14:35) Meeting the needs of corporate clients (17:28) The importance of employee drug testing (21:14) Leveraging AI for government compliance and optimization (25:18) The challenges of healthcare technology (28:51) The stigma of genetic cod ..read more

Robbie Hughes (Founder & CEO, Lumeon) discusses the chaotic and wasteful nature of healthcare, and how his company brings predictability and consistency to care delivery by orchestrating teams and automating tasks to ensure the right care to every patient, every time. ?️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ?️⚕️ABOUT ROBBIE HU ..read more

First, it was Olivia Munn, then Kate Middleton. A rash of high-profile people under 50 have been getting cancer and many people are worried. Is cancer becoming more common among younger adults? And if so, what’s causing the increase? TOPICS (0:48) How worried should we be about an increased incidence of cancer among young people? (3:52) What are the causes of rising cancer rates? (5:52) What role do environmental factors play in cancer rates? (12:33) Opioids, addiction, and policy issues   ?️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US ..read more

Matthias Hofmann (Co-Founder & CEO, eyebot) discusses the significant expenses and inconvenience associated with traditional eye exams, and how his company is simplifying eyecare for everyone ?️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ?️⚕️ABOUT MATTHIAS HOFMANN Matthias Hofmann is Co-founder and CEO at Eyebot, bringing experience ..read more

Steward Health Care is floundering, and its hospitals are in danger of closing. Now Optum has emerged as a buyer for Steward’s physician network, offering a financial lifeline but stirring up concerns by politicians and regulators. Why is Optum buying physician practices? And is that good or bad news for the healthcare system?    TOPICS (2:49) Steward Health Care's troubles and political concerns (3:36) The Antitrust Act and the healthcare market (6:32) Concerns about the for-profit and non-profit hospitals (7:35) Redistributing hospital spending (9:29) Should what happened with th ..read more

Scott Speranza (CEO, HealthLock) discusses how his company helps protect against medical fraud and privacy intrusions, organizes and audits insurance claims, and helps members fight back against errors and overbilling. ?️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ?️⚕️ABOUT SCOTT SPERANZA Healthcare visionary Scott Speranza leads Health ..read more

Ozempic and Wegovy are all the rage as everyone tries to lose weight. But despite the epidemic of obesity, very few physicians are trained to address it. In this episode of CareTalk, Dr. Katherine Saunders (Co-Founder & EVP, Intellihealth) joins John and David to discuss scaling obesity treatment by enabling providers with technology. But can a technology-enabled approach keep up with demand? Listen to the episode to find out! TOPICS (5:52) What is it that makes obesity a disease? (7:43) Advancements in anti-obesity medical interventions (8:45) Why are GLP1s so popular and are they the ..read more

Dennis Kogan (Co-Founder & CEO, Caresyntax) discusses how his company empowers surgeons and providers to improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and increase profitability with data-driven surgery using AI, automation, and OR analytics. ?️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ?️⚕️AB ..read more

Change Healthcare, which processes 15 billion healthcare claims per year, was knocked out by a cyberattack in February. It’s still not back online. Providers aren’t getting paid, prior authorizations aren’t happening, and the Biden Administration is stepping in. How vulnerable is healthcare to cyber-attacks? And can anything be done? TOPICS (1:18) What happened with Change Healthcare? (3:40) What are the ripple effects of the Change Healthcare cyber-attack? (8:35) Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure warfare (11:32) What makes healthcare vulnerable to cyber-attacks? (19:46) Securing hos ..read more

Behavioral healthcare should work for everyone, but too often it’s inaccessible, stigmatized, unreimbursed, and disconnected from physical healthcare. Today’s guests Kyle Talcott and Missy Krasner from Uplift and Redesign Health respectively are on a mission to change that reality for the better. So is the behavioral health system doomed to be in crisis forever? Or can technology, better business models and entrepreneurs make the difference? TOPICS (1:30) Innovations and progress in behavioral healthcare (7:00) Is there a severe provider shortage in behavioral health? (10:13) The imbalance i ..read more