Anxiety and depression in the US have surged, and consequently, poor sleep habits have increased as well. Getting help is harder than ever, due to caregiver shortages, soaring costs, and persistent social stigma. But what if an app could help? TOPICS (3:57) Applying gamification to healthcare engagement (8:30) How do you even begin to tackle a problem as big as mental health? (9:17) The importance of brands in healthcare (11:21) What is Calm and how did it start?  (16:43) Is there a good rationale for an employer to be managing stress and reducing burnout? (18:18) What role can Calm pl ..read more

Sarah Emond (President and CEO, ICER) delves into the efficacy of gene therapy in enhancing patient outcomes and discusses the necessary adjustments the healthcare industry must make to accommodate the cost. ?️⚕️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 SARAH K. EMOND, MPP With 25 years of experience in the business and ..read more

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it's time to dust off those BBQ grills, lace up those hiking boots, and dive into all the fun that comes with the sunny season. But as with all good things in life, the warm weather comes with a few risks. From skin disease to the dangers of heat stroke, summer brings its own set of challenges. TOPICS (2:20) Why sun protection is crucial for skin health (4:22) Debunking the sunscreen and UV ray controversy (6:38) The regulatory differences of sunscreen in the US and Europe (8:51) Skin cancer prevention and risks (10:51) Swimming risks and sun exposure (12 ..read more

Eileen McAnneny (CEO, Employer Coalition on Health) discusses the importance of employers in the healthcare ecosystem and how they play an integral role in access to care. ?️⚕️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 Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.  ?️⚕️ABOUT EILEEN MCANNENY Eileen currently serves as the President and CEO of the Employer Coalition on He ..read more

Nurses in San Francisco are protesting the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Nurses elsewhere are complaining, too, claiming that untested, unregulated technology is making their lives harder and endangering patients.    Do they have a point? Or are they just holding back progress to protect their own financial interest? TOPICS (1:08) Are nurses overly concerned about AI? (2:26) The critical role of nurses in caregiving and healing (6:58) Kaiser Permanente protests and nurses pushing back on the use of AI (9:12) What is AI and its role in digital workflows? (11:47) Can ..read more

BK Nayak, PhD (CEO, Spikewell) discusses how hospitals are grappling with significant IT hurdles and how his company helps hospitals with IT by providing software solutions designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of each hospital. ?️⚕️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 Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ?️⚕️ABOUT BK NAYAK, PHD A visionary leader, BK ..read more

Walmart Health is closing. That’s a big reversal for a company that was poised to shake up healthcare and raises questions about whether other retailers can succeed. So why is Walmart Health shutting down? And why now? TOPICS (:50) Why is Walmart closing its health centers? (2:06) What went wrong and why? (3:34) Why is Walmart able to run pharmacies and vision centers profitability but not primary care? (6:37) The challenges of primary care in rural areas (8:37) Why are Amazon and CVS doubling down on primary care, while Walmart is backing out? (12:14) Why is Walmart reversing course so quic ..read more

Population health flips the usual model of US healthcare on its head. Instead of waiting until patients get sick and then billing on a fee-for-service basis when they seek care, population health is proactive. It addresses the root causes of disease in the community by focusing on prevention and the social determinants of health. It sounds great in theory, but is anyone actually doing it? TOPICS (0:54) Tracing the career of TriHealth President & CEO Mark Clement (5:31) What is population health? (7:13) The Triple Aim in Healthcare (11:34) Perverse incentives in the healthcare system (15 ..read more

Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA (CEO, Mindful Care) discusses the challenges of access to care in mental health and his company's mission to focus on the well-being of individuals and infuse convenience into mental health care. ?️⚕️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 Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. ?️⚕️ABOUT TAMIR ALDAD Tamir is an experienced Chief Executive Offic ..read more

Is TikTok a threat to public health? That was one of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (IL-08) concerns when he co-sponsored the bill that forces ByteDance to divest the social media app.  Representative Krishnamoorthi is with us today to share his take. TOPICS (:46) The importance of separating TikTok from Bytedance (1:21) TikTok's content and public health concerns  (5:12) Legislation to address foreign control of media outlets  (8:31) TikTok's influence campaign and concerns  (9:44) Public health concerns and foreign adversary control  (14:48) Future steps in addre ..read more