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This CEO Worked With Ray Dalio & Wants To Improve Healthcare: Mark Bertolini CEO Oscar Health $OSCR Great timeless lesson from Mark = "The Leading Cause Of Failure Is Success" Guest: Mark Bertolini CEO Oscar Health OSCR Website: https://www.hioscar.com/ Ticker: $OSCR Bio: Mark T. Bertolini is the Chief Executive Officer of Oscar Health, a leading healthcare technology company dedicated to making a healthier life accessible and affordable for all. Mark is former Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest and most successful hedge fund. Mark is also a national health care thought leader, and the former Chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. At Aetna, Mark assumed the role of CEO in November 2010, and of Chairman in April 2011. In November 2018, he stepped down as Chairman and CEO and served as a Director of CVS Health Corporation upon completion of CVS Health's acquisition of Aetna, valued at $69 billion. Throughout Mark's tenure at Aetna, he led the company's transition from a traditional health insurance company to a consumer-oriented health care company focused on delivering holistic, integrated care in local communities. Before joining Aetna, Mark held executive positions at Cigna, NYLCare Health Plans, and SelectCare, Inc., where he was President and Chief Executive Officer. He serves as a director of Verizon Communications Inc. (communications and technology solutions), Thrive Global (sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance well-being, performance and purpose), and the FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation (non-profit organization that breeds, trains and places German Shepherd guide dogs with people who have visual disabilities). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

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On this episode, host Louis Carr speaks with Ron Willams, former Chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. They discuss the benefits of putting an extra 15 percent into the things you want to achieve, mentorship and the importance of being in "the room where it happens." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Dr. Hal Paz stepped into a newly created role at Ohio State University last June, he told Columbus Business First, “I want to be at the place that defines the next century of what healthcare looks like.” No one could have imagined this century. "What has happened in the past year is incredible, unbelievable, remarkable," Paz said, in the latest episode of Columbus Business First's Crisis Management podcast. "In part we got there because of this (coronavirus) pandemic, but a lot of it already was going through a process of change and, and the key ingredient in all this is innovation." For 13 months Paz has been the university's executive vice president and chancellor for health affairs, as well as CEO of its Wexner Medical Center. In that role, he has oversight of the $4 billion hospital system and faculty physician practice, plus the university health plan and all seven colleges in the health sciences – not just the medical school but nursing, pharmacy and other professions. The university's vision is to better integrate the training of those professionals, and the research by those disciplines, Paz said. "We have this new framework, this new vision for the future that I really am passionate about," he said. "This becomes the defining characteristic of what an academic health center is in the future. "How do you train a nurse and a doctor and a pharmacist and a public health worker and everyone involved in this process together at the same time – teaching them the same language, teaching them the same process of care from day one – as opposed to dropping them into a healthcare are setting and then retraining them or trying to understand why things are not lining up the way they should?" A physician and engineer, Paz came to Columbus after five years as chief medical officer for Aetna Inc. Before that he'd led a fellow Big Ten academic medical center and med school, Penn State. Our wide-ranging interview covers the response to the pandemic, the future of telemedicine, OSU's reinvigorated anti-racism agenda and much more.

When Dr. Hal Paz stepped into a newly created role at Ohio State University last June, he told Columbus Business First, “I want to be at the place that defines the next century of what healthcare looks like.” No one could have imagined this century. "What has happened in the past year is incredible, unbelievable, remarkable," Paz said, in the latest episode of Columbus Business First's Crisis Management podcast. "In part we got there because of this (coronavirus) pandemic, but a lot of it already was going through a process of change and, and the key ingredient in all this is innovation." For 13 months Paz has been the university's executive vice president and chancellor for health affairs, as well as CEO of its Wexner Medical Center. In that role, he has oversight of the $4 billion hospital system and faculty physician practice, plus the university health plan and all seven colleges in the health sciences – not just the medical school but nursing, pharmacy and other professions. The university's vision is to better integrate the training of those professionals, and the research by those disciplines, Paz said. "We have this new framework, this new vision for the future that I really am passionate about," he said. "This becomes the defining characteristic of what an academic health center is in the future. "How do you train a nurse and a doctor and a pharmacist and a public health worker and everyone involved in this process together at the same time – teaching them the same language, teaching them the same process of care from day one – as opposed to dropping them into a healthcare are setting and then retraining them or trying to understand why things are not lining up the way they should?" A physician and engineer, Paz came to Columbus after five years as chief medical officer for Aetna Inc. Before that he’d led a fellow Big Ten academic medical center and med school, Penn State. Our wide-ranging interview covers the response to the pandemic, the future of telemedicine, OSU’s reinvigorated anti-racism agenda and much more.

Ron Williams is the former chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. Ron’s new book is Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization. On the podcast, Ron provides practical, tested leadership advice, whether you're searching for a new career, looking for proven management solutions, or seeking to transform your organization. Developed from Ron’s own personal and professional journey, as well as the experiences of America's leading CEOs, these strategies emerge boldly from engaging stories, outlined with practical steps   Key Takeaways [4:25] Leaders aren’t born. It is a learned skill. You have the ability to excel in whatever you put your mind to. Do not accept the narrative that others impose on you. [6:45] Surround yourself with people who are where you want to go. [9:15] When it comes to leading organizations, a critical skill to have is also the ability to lead yourself. [10:25] While most staff are concerned about this week, this month, this quarter, the CEO and the board have to look beyond the horizon to see what’s next. [11:20] A piece of advice Ron gives to executives trying to delay gratification: If it feels good, don’t do it. [13:15] As leaders, it’s important to assume positive intent when it comes to your team. People want to do a good job. Most of them don’t set out to miss deadlines. [14:15] ‘Why’ is a good question to ask, but it can sometimes make people feel like they’re five years old again trying to justify a bad decision. Instead, rephrase the question to, ‘help me understand what were some of the barriers.’ Make your ‘why’ question a collaboration question. [18:15] In order to solve the right problem, you have to give your team the room to come forward and communicate. [22:55] Values are only real if the executives talk about it and live it within the organization. [27:10] Failure of leadership is when you create yes-men in your organization and your staff are too scared to speak up on bad ideas. [29:10] Leaders can achieve great success in organizations with different approaches: Fear, Money, Pride, Values. Just because someone is successful, doesn’t mean their leadership style was a values-approached style. [32:45] As the workforce becomes globalized, it’s more important than ever not to hire more people that are similar to you or practice groupthink. [35:40] Do you think you’re inclusive in your organization? Ask yourself: When was the last time you were in a group where you were a minority? [38:45] Ron’s challenge: A leader’s role is to develop the talent within an organization. Ron has had five people under him go on to become CEOs. You want to hire people who have the potential to be as good as you, if not better.   Quotable Quotes “If people say, ‘You’ll never be successful,’ ‘You’ll never be a leader,’ learn to not accept their view of you.” “The CEOs are often the only customer for many of the things that are really critical to the success and prosperity of the company. The CEO and the board have to look out over the horizon.” “You have to start with the assumption that people want to do a good job.” “When people get promotions, how many think about the obligations they just took on?” “People merely strengthen their organization by this kind of unique perspective that they bring.” “To bring inclusivity, the answer is to get out of your comfort zone and really have an understanding of what it’s like to see the world through someone else’s view.”   Resources Mentioned Ronwilliams.net Connect with Ron on Twitter: @AetnaPresident & LinkedIn Ron’s book: Learning to Lead   The Leadership Podcast is Sponsored by:     Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Investing in yourself isn’t selfish. Click HERE to get gritty!     Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.  

Good morning. I’m Mike Scott. Stay tuned for your local news from The Hartford Courant, brought to you by Hartford HealthCare. Bring more life to your health and more health to your life with Hartford HealthCare. The forecast in Hartford today calls for clouds with a chance of rain and a high near 47. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a low around 35. Here are the top headlines for Tuesday, February 4th. The former chief executive of Aetna Inc. Mark T.

Sometimes, it's all about reframing your perspective. Kevin is joined by Ron Williams, former Chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. and author of Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization. Not only do they discuss decision-making and problem-solving, but Ron also shares practical examples of how you can help your team reform and reframe problems for success. Not only will you be able to build skills, but you can also change the culture of your organization. Leadership is about self-awareness and asking how you can lead yourself to get to where you want to go. In this episode, Ron shares thoughts and strategies around 1. Reframing problems. 2. Decision-making and facts. 3. Two up and two down. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Learning to Lead: the Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others and Leading an Organization by Ron Williams Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts Related Podcast Episodes: Mission-Driven Leadership with Mark Bertolini. Stategic Thinking for Leaders with Rich Horwath. The CEO Next Door with Elena Botelho. Leading the Dollar General Way with Cal Turner, Jr.. Making Better Decisions with Mike Whitaker. Learn more about Ron Williams. Improve your leadership in just 13 days with our video series 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership.  

Former Aetna Inc. CEO Mark Bertolini on how fixing the health care system starts far outside the hospital doors.

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Ron Williams, the former chairman and chief executive officer of insurance giant Aetna Inc. Williams is a current member of the Peterson Center on Healthcare Advisory Board and the RAND Health Advisory Board, and has served on President Barack Obama's Management Advisory Board and as chairman of the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare. He is currently chairman and CEO of RW2 Enterprises.

Episode 072 (Life Stories Series) - Part 2 - Life Lessons From Mr. Ron Williams, former Chairman and CEO of Aetna, Inc. Mark Twain said, “THERE WAS NEVER YET AN UNINTERESTING LIFE. SUCH A THING IS AN IMPOSSIBILITY. INSIDE THE DULLEST EXTERIOR, THERE IS A DRAMA, A COMEDY, AND A TRAGEDY.” This is the Life Story Series. Join our Host, Christopher J Harris as he discusses Mr. Ron Williams, the author of the recently released book, Learning To Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization. This is Part 2 of the conversation around Mr. Williams' book and life wisdom. Catch Part 1 here. Mr. Williams is the chairman and CEO of RW2 Enterprises, LLC and former chairman and CEO of health insurance giant Aetna Inc. Mr. Williams is a Director of American Express, The Boeing Company and Johnson & Johnson. He serves as Operating Advisor to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC and currently serves as Chairman of portfolio companies agilon health and naviHealth. He successfully guided two CD&R portfolio company exits: Envision Healthcare (NYSE:EVHC) and PharMEDium Corporation. Find out more about Mr. Williams and his work here. Have you ever stopped to consider what your life story is?  This question isn't about the specific details of what, when, how long. The question is about what's important, what did it mean, and other questions that unpack the WHY behind the what. Our goal over the next few episodes is to host guests that will share their unique stories and engage in a level of transparency of their past and present challenges that will allow us to not only learn from them, but appreciate their stories, what they are doing and then simultaneously appreciate our own stories and life narrative. This series has FOUR (4) Goals: We want you to think about your own life story Appreciate your own life story Listen to others' stories - their victories, challenges, and lessons learned Get a WISE IDEA about how other's stories could cause positive change in your own life. This series is sure to prompt smiles, evoke tears, and create "Ah Ha Moments". For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                    About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation overseeing the day to day operations of the Atlanta Headquarters office for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.CrossoverChurch.org , https://www.

Learning to lead in today's world is critical. We must let go of attempts to control our people if we want them to think for themselves. There is no micro-management in today's fast pace of change for companies that are growing fast. Today's guest is Ron Williams, author of Learning to Lead. Ron is the former chairman, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Aetna Inc., a diversified benefits company. We talk about the importance of learning to lead in today's growth. You will discover the essentials in learning to lead. Get the show notes for Learning to Lead by Leading Yourself First with Ron Williams Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches featuring Ron Williams with your host @GeneHammett https://www.genehammett.com/429 #LearningtoLead #Leadership #GHepisode429 #LITTepisodes #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Episode 071 (Life Stories Series) - Life Lessons From Mr. Ron Williams, former Chairman and CEO of Aetna, Inc. Mark Twain said, “THERE WAS NEVER YET AN UNINTERESTING LIFE. SUCH A THING IS AN IMPOSSIBILITY. INSIDE THE DULLEST EXTERIOR, THERE IS A DRAMA, A COMEDY, AND A TRAGEDY.” This is the Life Story Series. Join our Host, Christopher J Harris as he discusses Mr. Ron Williams, the author of the recently released book, Learning To Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization. Mr. Williams is the chairman and CEO of RW2 Enterprises, LLC and former chairman and CEO of health insurance giant Aetna Inc. Mr. Williams is a Director of American Express, The Boeing Company and Johnson & Johnson. He serves as Operating Advisor to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC and currently serves as Chairman of portfolio companies agilon health and naviHealth. He successfully guided two CD&R portfolio company exits: Envision Healthcare (NYSE:EVHC) and PharMEDium Corporation. Find out more about Mr. Williams and his work here. In this episode, we take a brief journey into Mr. Williams' story through his book and pull on some of the wisdom shared in this book. Have you ever stopped to consider what your life story is?  This question isn't about the specific details of what, when, how long. The question is about what's important, what did it mean, and other questions that unpack the WHY behind the what. Our goal over the next few episodes is to host guests that will share their unique stories and engage in a level of transparency of their past and present challenges that will allow us to not only learn from them, but appreciate their stories, what they are doing and then simultaneously appreciate our own stories and life narrative. This series has FOUR (4) Goals: We want you to think about your own life story Appreciate your own life story Listen to others' stories - their victories, challenges, and lessons learned Get a WISE IDEA about how other's stories could cause positive change in your own life. This series is sure to prompt smiles, evoke tears, and create "Ah Ha Moments". For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                    About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation overseeing the day to day operations of the Atlanta Headquarters office for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.

John discusses our take on health care news in the second half of October. He covers how CVS and Aetna have made a big step towards completing their merger, as well as a new proposed rule by CMS regarding transparency of pricing in drug advertisements. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has cleared the way for the $69 billion merger between CVS Health and Aetna Inc., with the stipulation that Aetna divests its Medicare Part D individual prescription drug plan business. CMS proposed a rule requiring prescription drug manufacturers to post the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) of Medicare- and Medicaid-approved drugs in direct-to-consumer television advertising. About Darwin Research Group Darwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Darwin’s client list includes forward-thinking biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as health care providers, private equity, and venture capital firms. The company was founded in 2010 as Darwin Advisory Partners, LLC and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. with a satellite office in Princeton, N.J.

Anne C. Beal, MD, MPH, is dedicated to improving health care in the United States, particularly for vulnerable patient groups. Her career is devoted to providing access to high quality health care and has included delivering health care services, teaching, research, public health, and philanthropy. Dr. Beal is Senior Vice President and Head of Global Patient Solutions for Sanofi, an integrated, global health care company focused on patient needs and engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of health care products. In that role, she is supporting a culture of patient-centeredness that ensures patients, their needs and priorities, come first in all of the work of Sanofi. Prior to that, she was the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Engagement Officer for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) in the US, which was created by the Affordable Care Act to improve health care delivery and outcomes by helping people make informed health care decisions based on research that is guided by patients, caregivers, and the broader health care community. As PCORI's first Chief Officer for Engagement, Dr. Beal was charged with ensuring that the voices of patients and other stakeholders are reflected in their research portfolio. In her role as Deputy Executive Director, she helped to see that PCORI worked efficiently and effectively to carry out its mission as the nation's largest research institute focused on patient-centered outcomes research. Earlier in her career, Dr. Beal was President of the Aetna Foundation, the independent charitable and philanthropic arm of Aetna Inc. The Foundation promotes wellness, health, and access to high-quality health care for everyone, and its programs focused on addressing the rising rate of adult and childhood obesity in the US; promoting racial and ethnic equity in health and health care; and advancing integrated health care and care coordination. Dr. Beal's career in philanthropy started at the Commonwealth Fund where she was Assistant Vice President for the Program on Health Care Disparities and oversaw their programs on eliminating health disparities, collecting race/ethnicity data in health care, cultural competency, supporting the safety net, and training and development of minority health policy leaders. Early in her career, Dr. Beal, who is a board certified pediatrician, worked with a mobile medical unit project delivering health care services to children living in homeless shelters throughout New York City. She was also a health services researcher at Harvard Medical School in the Center for Child & Adolescent Health Policy at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition, she was Associate Director of the Multicultural Affairs Office of Massachusetts General Hospital, an attending pediatrician in the division of General Pediatrics, and held faculty positions both in Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Beal's research interests include social influences on preventive health behaviors for minorities, racial disparities in health care, and quality of care for child health. While at Harvard, she was the principal investigator of research projects supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Commonwealth Fund, and other private foundations. She has served on several regional and national advisory boards including the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee on Future Directions for the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports, the New York State Public Health Council, served as Chair for the New York State Minority health Council, was co-chair of the Healthcare Disparities Technical Advisory Panel for the National Quality Forum (NQF) Ambulatory Care Measures' Project, and was elected to the Board of Grantmakers in Health, as well as AcademyHealth, the professional society for health services researchers and health policy analysts. In addition to publishing in the peer-reviewed medical literature, Dr. Beal is also the author of The Black Parenting Book: Caring for Our Children in the First Five Years. Dr. Beal has been a pediatric commentator and medical correspondent for Essence Magazine, The American Baby Show, ABC News, and NBC News. Dr. Beal holds a BA from Brown University, an MD from Cornell University Medical College, and an MPH from Columbia University. She completed her internship, residency, and National Research Service Award fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. 00:00 What Patient centricity means. 03:00 Sanofi's definition of patient centricity. 04:30 The 3 pillars of Dr. Beal's strategic framework. 05:25 Patient input developing patient insights (patients as partners). 06:00 Patient business strategy. 06:30 Patient outcomes and solutions. 08:15 Navigating and improving patient outcomes through physicians. 12:00 EP168 with Gary Frazier of Om Healthcare. 19:30 Market access capability and how we need a similar capability around patients. 20:50 “So there's the research that needs to be done as your bringing a product to market, but then there's the real world impact.” 21:40 “The more we have the data to understand that, the more we can say ‘OK, here's how things should really work for patients and for which patients.'” 22:25 “There a gap between prescription and outcomes.” 22:40 We we need real-world trials. 26:35 How Dr. Beal sees pharma collaborating with payers and providers. 26:45 “Around the patient is always a win-win situation.” 29:25 Sanofi's new initiatives. 31:50 You can learn more by visiting www.sanofi.com and search for “patient centricity” and “patient engagement.”

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; River City Hash Monday, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday, Smothered Benedict Wednesday, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursday & Blue Moon Spirits Friday!Starting off in the Front Cafe, we have a small hors d'oeuvre of Max Boot telling Fareed Zakaria that Trump is making him feel like a foreigner in his own country; then, on the rest of the menu, we'll examine how a Vermont resident of a retirement community made ricin, and tested the poison on her neighbors; in a deal that would further consolidate the U.S. health care industry, CVS Health Corp plans to buy Aetna Inc for $69 billion; and, the Trump Administration's betrayal of American values stops for nothing, not even a hurricane.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table for a discussion on how novelist Joan Didion's disillusionment with her own story and family narrative, positioned her especially well to see through the self-deceptions of others.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Justice Putnam.Bon Appetit!

Trading Block: Dow sets new record by hitting 24,000 and SPX hits 2,657. This was the fifth 1,000-point milestone for the Dow this year, first hitting 20,000 on Jan. 25. The market is still in rally mode, awaiting tax deal. North Korea unable to spook the market. Question from Henry Gannett - Is $VIX way up today due to call buying/pricing? It's at 11.70 right now, instead of maybe 9.0 at other, recent SPX all-time highs. The VIX is umbrage-ing me right now! Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts on the tape yesterday - OI breaks 30k. Funky ratio risk reversal in SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). Put spread vs. near-term calls in Aetna Inc. (AET). Near-term Dec call love in Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses buying front month OTM calls and the power of gamma. Mail Block: Listeners weigh in Options question of the week: SPY always dominates the options volume charts. But what do you think people are actually trading in SPY? Take a guess at the Top OI position in SPY right now. No cheating (or checking with your broker) - use your grey matter & your "gut" to pick the right one. Jan 262 Call Dec 2019 150 Put Dec 280 Call Jan 240 Put Questions and comments: Comment from FContangotrader - @OptionPit @Options @OptionVol The best way to show off your Italian heritage :) gluten free. RE: Couple names first child after Olive Garden. Question from Real Yute - I see that every strike have its own bid and ask prices, with different volatility. Now my question is.....can options be day trade....are scalped just like with stocks...? Are is volatility only move few times maybe a month....are from the options market open....the prices for options (strikes) will start to change just like how its changing in the stock market....? Around the Block/ Economic Reports this Week: Nov 30: Jobless Claims, Personal Income Dec 1: Construction Spending

Trading Block: Dow sets new record by hitting 24,000 and SPX hits 2,657. This was the fifth 1,000-point milestone for the Dow this year, first hitting 20,000 on Jan. 25. The market is still in rally mode, awaiting tax deal. North Korea unable to spook the market. Question from Henry Gannett - Is $VIX way up today due to call buying/pricing? It's at 11.70 right now, instead of maybe 9.0 at other, recent SPX all-time highs. The VIX is umbrage-ing me right now! Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts on the tape yesterday - OI breaks 30k. Funky ratio risk reversal in SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). Put spread vs. near-term calls in Aetna Inc. (AET). Near-term Dec call love in Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses buying front month OTM calls and the power of gamma. Mail Block: Listeners weigh in Options question of the week: SPY always dominates the options volume charts. But what do you think people are actually trading in SPY? Take a guess at the Top OI position in SPY right now. No cheating (or checking with your broker) - use your grey matter & your "gut" to pick the right one. Jan 262 Call Dec 2019 150 Put Dec 280 Call Jan 240 Put Questions and comments: Comment from FContangotrader - @OptionPit @Options @OptionVol The best way to show off your Italian heritage :) gluten free. RE: Couple names first child after Olive Garden. Question from Real Yute - I see that every strike have its own bid and ask prices, with different volatility. Now my question is.....can options be day trade....are scalped just like with stocks...? Are is volatility only move few times maybe a month....are from the options market open....the prices for options (strikes) will start to change just like how its changing in the stock market....? Around the Block/ Economic Reports this Week: Nov 30: Jobless Claims, Personal Income Dec 1: Construction Spending

(Bloomberg) -- Andrew Harris, a reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses why a federal judge blocked Aetna Inc.'s $37 billion deal to buy rival insurer Humana, thwarting a health-care merger, which could have re-shaped the health-care sector. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

(Bloomberg) -- Andrew Harris, a reporter for Bloomberg News, discusses why a federal judge blocked Aetna Inc.'s $37 billion deal to buy rival insurer Humana, thwarting a health-care merger, which could have re-shaped the health-care sector. He speaks with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."

(Bloomberg) -- Taking Stock with Kathleen Hays and Pimm Fox. GUEST: Les Funtleyder, Portfolio Manager at E Squared Asset, on Aetna Inc. exiting most Obamacare markets, joining other major insurers.

Charles P. Garcia is the CEO of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), whose mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation in every sector of the global economy.  Founded in 1972, ALPFA is the nation’s largest Latino professional organization with 43 professional chapters and 144 student chapters.  He also chairs the TIGER 21 South Florida Chapter, the premier peer-to-peer group for ultrahigh-net-worth individuals, which is in 17 cities, and its 320 members control over $30 billion in personal assets. Mr. Garcia’s career spans a broad spectrum of industries, all focused on leveraging his in-depth understanding of Hispanic consumers.  In 1997, Mr. Garcia became the CEO of Sterling Financial Group, a privately held financial services firm which he grew from a small business to 60 offices in seven countries, 20,000 Hispanic clients and $2 billion in assets prior to selling it in 2005.  The company was named by Inc. magazine as the # 8 fastest growing privately held company in the country and Charles was named Entrepreneur of the Year by three national organizations. With an expertise in retail operations, marketing, finance, strategy, and international business, he served for six years (until the company was sold in 2012) on the Board of Directors of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. (Fortune 500), one of the largest supermarkets in the southeast with nearly 500 stores and 400 in-store pharmacies.  He served on the Audit Committee, as a financial expert under SEC rules, and on the Nominating and Corporate Governance committee.  He also chaired an Advisory Board for Aetna Inc. (Fortune 100), reporting directly to its CEO, focused on growing the Hispanic market share of this diversified healthcare company.  Mr. Garcia was also a Hispanic market strategy advisor for Amway, a $13 billion private company in the direct selling industry. Mr. Garcia has worked for four Presidents, both Democrat and Republican, and served on high profile federal and state government boards.  He was the Chairman of the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy, appointed by both President Bush and President Obama, to oversee all operations at the Air Force Academy.  The fifteen member board is composed of four U.S. Senators, four U.S. Congressmen, and seven Presidential appointments.  The Secretary of the Air Force awarded him the Distinguished Public Service Medal for leading “a historic transformation to ensure it operates more like a corporate board of directors.”  Florida Governor Jeb Bush appointed him to the State Board of Education, which oversees all public education in Florida. Mr. Garcia has a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was the first student in his class to publish on the Columbia Law Review.  He has an M.P.A. from the University of Oklahoma; and a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was awarded the Class of 1983 Honor and Ethics Trophy given to the graduate who “most personified the ideals of personal integrity.”  In 1988, he was awarded a White House Fellowship by President Reagan.  He served in various high level positions in the federal government, receiving the Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez Public Service and Integrity award. The book Hispanics in the USA: Making History chose Mr. Garcia as one of fourteen Latino role models for the nation, and both Hispanic Business and Latino Leaders magazines recognized him as one of the “100 most influential Hispanics in the United States.”  He has authored two best-selling leadership books:  A Message from Garcia (John Wiley, 2003) and Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows (McGraw Hill, 2009).   He writes regularly for CNN, Fox News and the Huffington Post. Aprendizajes Lo que aprendio Charlie en la academia militar que le ayudo a crear una vida de liderazgo y exito Como Charlie se creo oportunidades que lo llevaron a encontrar a su mentor