Podcasts about Forefront

Deanna Mool, Chief Legal Officer, UNC Health Appalachian, and Tom Shanahan, Chief Legal Officer, UNC Health, discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene on their respective health systems in 2024 and offer tips on how to respond to a natural disaster from a legal perspective. They recount their experiences on the ground during and after the storm, including maintaining proper communication, procuring and dispersing essential aid and supplies, providing community and staff support, coordinating grant applications, working with FEMA, and more. They also share lessons learned and how to deal with the next natural disaster.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORB8h70-EJYEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

In this detailed episode, Brad Zerbo and Abbey Blue Eyes dig into the newly declassified CIA review that exposes how John Brennan, James Clapper, and James Comey manipulated intelligence to push the Russia collusion narrative. They walk through former CIA Director John Ratcliffe's findings, which show Brennan insisted on including the discredited Steele dossier in the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment despite clear objections from senior CIA analysts. The show explores how this flawed process laid the foundation for the FISA warrants and years of investigations targeting Trump and his team. Brad and Abbey highlight the timing of the revelations alongside fresh reports that the FBI has launched criminal investigations into Brennan and Comey, possibly for perjury. They also feature clips from General Flynn demanding accountability, discuss the media's coordinated distractions, and connect the dots to broader efforts to undermine Trump's presidency. The episode wraps with reflections on how these tactics mirror today's psyops and a call for transparency and consequences for those who weaponized government power against political opponents.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Paula Chatterjee of the University of Pennsylvania about her recent paper that explores whether or not rural hospitals saw financial improvements from participation in the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model.Order the July 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Summa Health, speaks with Michael Peregrine, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery, about the concepts of recusal and abstention, including what they mean, how they're different, and when it is appropriate to use them. They discuss quorum issues related to recusal, whether abstention only applies to conflict of interest scenarios, best practices for effecting recusal and abstention, and the risks involved.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax_4717AWcMEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

The U.S. cosmetics medical market is expected to grow from $22.64 billion in 2025 to $36.35 billion by 2034 according to a recent report by Custom Market Insights. Erin Smith Aebel, Trenam Law, and Chase Howard, Bochner PLLC, discuss the legal and compliance issues related to cosmetic medicine. They cover issues related to the corporate practice of medicine, telehealth, scope of practice, advertising and marketing, physician supervisors, and current trends.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4clvVWmLFIEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Uché Blackstock, CEO and Founder of Advancing Health Equity (AHE), on her experiences founding AHE in 2019, the mission statement of the organization to pursue health equity in health care, and her generational memoir, LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Summa Health, speaks with Angela Brandt, Chief Administrative Officer, ProMedica Health System, and Daryl Tol, Transformation Leader, General Catalyst, about how health care organizations can navigate the continuing transformation of U.S. health care. They discuss some of the headwinds facing the health care industry and issues related to provider partnerships, artificial intelligence, payer mix, consolidation and integration, and the role lawyers can play in health care transformation.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BamLo2_vZe0Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Jason Ruchaber, Founder and Managing Partner, RootPartners, and Daniel Mohan, Shareholder, Polsinelli, discuss how to avoid some of the common pitfalls they see in health care transactions and what can be done throughout the deal process to ensure a successful transaction. They cover the legal and transactional pitfalls that occur during the planning/pre-marketing phase, the marketing phase through Letter of Intent, and the formal diligence phase and closing. Sponsored by RootPartners.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ZNbeym1FsLearn more about RootPartners: https://www.root-partners.com/ Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Robert Burke of the University of Pennsylvania about his recent paper which evaluates outcomes for skilled nursing facilities value-based purchasing programs. Order the June 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Jeff Sommer, Managing Director, Stroudwater Associates, speaks with Tom Waldrep, former United States Bankruptcy Judge with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, about how financial and operational distress affects rural hospital partnerships and why strategic drift destroys value and jeopardizes strategic options. They discuss the early warning signs of distress that could lead to bankruptcy or sale, strategic options for mitigating distress and entering into a partnership or restructure, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural hospitals today. Sponsored by Stroudwater.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-45iawb8CBwLearn more about Stroudwater: https://www.stroudwater.com/ Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Tom Donohoe, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, Kelly Adams, Region General Counsel, Intermountain Health, and Barb Grandjean, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP, discuss the various labor and employment considerations that are present in health care transactions, with a focus on the current M&A environment. They cover issues related to pre-due diligence, due diligence, the transaction itself, and integration. Tom, Kelly, and Barb wrote an AHLA Briefing and spoke on an AHLA webinar about this topic. From AHLA's Labor and Employment Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGiHqDQ3FSkRead the AHLA Briefing: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/publications/briefings/d5f695e8-63f4-489a-8358-c2abe33ae0a0/Workforce-Issues-in-Health-Care-TransactionsAccess the AHLA on-demand webinar: https://educate.americanhealthlaw.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1387 Learn more about AHLA's Labor and Employment Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/labor-and-employment Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

In the next episode of the Energy Connects podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Claudio Golino, Partner at Deloitte, to discuss the critical role of utilities in decarbonisation and shaping the energy transition. Claudio explained how electricity is becoming an increasingly major part of the energy mix, and the key forces of change shaping the energy value chain: decentralisation, democratisation and digitisation. He also discussed Deloitte's perspective on how the energy transition is evolving across the different parts of the power value chain, the dynamics of rising power demand and its influence on the strategies of utilities, and the way forward for energy companies to navigate this complex and fast-evolving landscape.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews MacKenzie Hughes of NORC at the University of Chicago about her recent paper reviewing how transitional care management was associated with healthier days at home and lower spending after hospital discharges for patients.Order the June 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Rob Gerberry, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Summa Health, speaks with Michael Peregrine, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery, about the Department of Justice Criminal Division's recent release of its new white collar criminal enforcement plan and the board's oversight responsibility for corporate compliance with the law. They discuss how the new plan relates to governance, the government's current approach to health care fraud and abuse enforcement, and key compliance takeaways for boards to consider. Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2APW87JznYEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Kathleen Haddad to the pod to discuss the Forefront series, Supplemental Benefits In Medicare Advantage, and how articles from the series elaborated on issues such as challenges in understanding and accessing benefits, CMS requirements to collect encounter data, the intersection of MA supplemental benefits with Medicaid long-term services and supports, and more. Become an Insider today to get access to exclusive events, our recent trend report on AI in health care, and monthly newsletters from authors such as Stacie Dusetzina, David Simon, Brent Fulton, and others.Upcoming Insider Exclusive Events include:6/17: Risk Adjustment Trends & Reform with J. Michael McWilliams7/9: Supreme Court Wrap-Up with moderator Sara Rosenbaum joined by panelists William Sage, Barak Richman, and Renee LandersView all Upcoming Events.Related Articles:The People SayFlex Cards In Medicare Advantage: A Closer Look At Impact and Challenges (Health Affairs Forefront)Medicare Advantage And Supplemental Long-Term Services And Supports: A Small Step In The Right Direction (Health Affairs Forefront)Time To Reexamine The Role Of Supplemental Benefits In Medicare Advantage (Health Affairs Forefront)Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits: Origins, Evolution, And Issues For Policy Making (Health Affairs Forefront) Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Operation Brace Yourself, a massive 2019 Department of Justice operation involving the durable medical equipment (DME) industry, was one of the largest health fraud enforcement actions in history and had major legal and compliance repercussions for DME companies. In this two-part series, Stephen Lee, Solo Practitioner, Law Office of Stephen Chahn Lee, recounts the true story of two DME owners who unwittingly found themselves in the crosshairs of this massive government enforcement action. In part two, Stephen speaks with Jonathan Meltz, Senior Attorney, Chapman Law Group, who, along with Stephen, represented the owners after the government indicted them on charges related to violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and committing health care fraud. They discuss the proffer interview process, the concept of “willfulness,” the government's case, issues related to attorney/client privilege, trial strategies, and the jury deliberations and verdict. Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEm85ExPXVQListen to part one: https://ahlapodcasts.buzzsprout.com/221709/episodes/17308135-operation-brace-yourself-part-one-advising-dme-clientsWatch part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPgVnbVQhpcEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

NHL on TNT Analyst Brian Boucher joined OverDrive to discuss the Stanley Cup Final impressions, the Panthers getting the upper hand in the series, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl bound for a big performance, Stuart Skinner's role and if he should start in the net, Sergei Bobrovsky continuing his consistency in the crease and more.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Keith Drake of Greylock McKinnon Associates about his recent paper that explores trends in authorized generic drug launches and the effects observed on competition in pharmaceutical markets in the US. Order the June 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

OHIO STATE FORMS GROUP TO FACILITATE BUCKEYE ATHLETES BRAND DEALS IN ATTEMPT TO DOMINATE NEW LANDSAPE FLIP WATCH FOR JAMIR PEREZ WHO CAMPED BEFORE HIS VISIT THIS WEEK CLASS OF 2027 MAY BE THE WHITE WHALE

On today's Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Christopher Bogart and David Perla.Chris is the CEO, Director and Co-Founder of Burford Capital. Under his leadership, Burford Capital has become the leading global provider of legal finance with a group-wide portfolio of nearly 7.4 billion and a force in the global market.David is Vice Chair at Burford Capital and oversees marketing, public policy, industry affairs and public relations. An entrepreneur and legal industry leader, David was named a Top 50 Innovator of the Last 50 Years by The American Lawyer.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob, Chris and David discussing:- Leadership at the Forefront of Legal Finance - Diverse Career Journeys Providing Experience as Fuel- Dynamic, Strategic Roles on a Day-to-Day Basis- A Passion for Innovation and Industry Leadership- Key Skills Transferred to Client SuccessConnect with Chris here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-bogart-b3114411Connect with David here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidperla

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Thomas Dobbs of the University of Mississippi Medical Center to offer observations on the current state of public health funding, current career potential in the public health field, and reflections from being the namesake on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court Case.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.On May 13, A Health Podyssey's Rob Lott chatted with Andrew Ryan of Brown University about his paper in the May 2025 edition of Health Affairs that explores how Rhode Island's affordability standards impacted hospital prices and insurance premiums. Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcasts free for everyone. Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Let us know what you think about Health Affairs podcasts at communications@healthaffairs.org. If you have 30 minutes to spare, let us know and we'll set up a 30-minute chat for the first 20 listeners that reach out. Coffee will be on us.On May 13, A Health Podyssey's Rob Lott chatted with Andrew Ryan of Brown University about his paper in the May 2025 edition of Health Affairs that explores how Rhode Island's affordability standards impacted hospital prices and insurance premiums. Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcasts free for everyone.

What is ableism? How can someone who means well actually end up harming people with disabilities?  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you're a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there's something here for you!  The following clip is from our conversation with Haley Moss, an autistic attorney, author, and artist, originally released on July 16, 2020.  Would you like to hear Haley talking about what a sensory overload feels like for her and how her autistic strengths have advanced her career? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Accessibility at the Forefront, with Haley Moss | TBT  Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Lepo Sumera (1950–2000) was one of the most important figures in Estonian music following World War Two. He might also be considered one of the most important European symphonists during the last quarter of the 20th century, when he wrote his impressive series of six symphonies that embody imaginative orchestral colour and a skilful sense of structure. Raymond Bisha introduces a new album of Sumera's music performed by the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra under their music director and chief conductor Olari Elts. This first in a series of recordings of all Sumera's symphonies features

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Thomas Buchmueller of the University of Michigan to discuss his recent paper that explores how during the Medicaid 'Unwinding' of 2023, the reduction in Medicaid-paid prescriptions was offset by increased commercial coverage.Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Let us know what you think about Health Affairs podcasts at communications@healthaffairs.org. If you have 30 minutes to spare, let us know and we'll set up a 30-minute chat for the first 20 listeners that reach out. Coffee will be on us.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Thomas Buchmueller of the University of Michigan to discuss his recent paper that explores how during the Medicaid 'Unwinding' of 2023, the reduction in Medicaid-paid prescriptions was offset by increased commercial coverage.Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Join Chris Spangle and Alejandro Ramos as they discuss why civics education is crucial for America's future. Alejandro outlines his Citizenship Empowerment Framework, emphasizing foundational documents, media literacy, courageous dialogue, and community engagement to combat polarization and misinformation. Ramos, a second-generation immigrant, shares personal insights on immigration, birthright citizenship, and the importance of civics in creating informed, engaged citizens. Why Civic Education Must Be at the Forefront of Reform - https://dcjournal.com/why-civic-education-must-be-at-the-forefront-of-reform/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recipient of a Diamond Dagger award, which recognises outstanding lifetime achievement in crime fiction, Ian Rankin is unparalleled in his field. The Scottish crime writer and philanthropist, best known for his Inspector Rebus novels discusses his latest.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Caitlin Carroll of the University of Minnesota to discuss her recent paper that explores how rural hospital closures led to an increase in prices for nearby remaining hospitals.Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

In 1960, one woman was all that stood between American families and a medical disaster of epidemic proportions. In this episode, the story of how that woman saved untold numbers of children and how all of us today are better off for her mostly-forgotten legacy. ReferencesErick, M. (n.d.). Frances Kathleen Oldham Kelsey. National Women's History Museum. Retrieved May 13, 2025, from https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/frances-kathleen-oldham-kelseyHooper, C. L., & Henderson, D. R. (2024). Two Thalidomide Disasters: Myths about the FDA's role in the thalidomide tragedy have resulted in decades of it obstructing many beneficial drugs. Regulation, 47(4), 8+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A828313658/GPS?u=vol_b733s&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=abff486b Janik, E., & Jensen, M. B. (2011). Giving them what they want: the Reinharts and quack medicine in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Magazine of History, 94(4), 28–41. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41331156 Kean, S. (2024). “Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the battle against thalidomide” review: The noble bureaucrat [Review of “Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the battle against thalidomide” by C. Warsh]. Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/frances-oldham-kelsey-the-fda-and-the-battle-against-thalidomide-review-the-noble-bureaucrat-7f1fc379 Kean. S. (Host). (2024, November 12). The woman who ‘turned back a plague of Old Testament proportions' [Audio podcast episode]. In The Disappearing Spoon. Science History Institute. Knaier, R. G. (2017). Homeopathy on trial: "Allen v. Hyland's, Inc." and a failure of evidentiary gatekeeping. Jurimetrics, 57(3), 361–396. http://www.jstor.org/stable/26322714 Kriplin, N. (2017, February 5). The heroine of the FDA. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/the-heroine-of-the-fdaMcFadden, R. D. (2015, August 7). Frances Oldham Kelsey, who saved U.S. babies from thalidomide, dies at 101. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/08/science/frances-oldham-kelsey-fda-doctor-who-exposed-danger-of-thalidomide-dies-at-101.htmlMcGovern, James. "Quieter Things: The Tale Of Frances Oldham Kelsey." Boulevard, no. 104-105, spring 2020, pp. 209+. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A625413665/GPS?u=vol_b733s&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=8681eca8. Accessed 9 May 2025. Phillips, S. (2020, March 9). How a courageous physician-scientist saved the U.S. from a birth-defects catastrophe. Forefront. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/biological-sciences-articles/courageous-physician-scientist-saved-the-us-from-a-birth-defects-catastropheWikipedia Contributors. (2024, August 26). Marion Merrell Dow. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Merrell_DowWikipedia Contributors. (2025a, January 3). Elixir sulfanilamide. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elixir_sulfanilamideWikipedia Contributors. (2025b, March 8). Frances Oldham Kelsey. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Oldham_KelseyWikipedia Contributors. (2025c, May 10). Food and Drug Administration. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_and_Drug_Administration#History

Let us know what you think about Health Affairs podcasts at communications@healthaffairs.org. If you have 30 minutes to spare, let us know and we'll set up a 30-minute chat for the first 20 listeners that reach out. Coffee will be on us.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Caitlin Carroll of the University of Minnesota to discuss her recent paper that explores how rural hospital closures led to an increase in prices for nearby remaining hospitals.Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Welcome to this transformative episode of the Kaya Cast Podcast, where we delve into the exhilarating world of scaling cannabis businesses. In today's session, we're joined by Leah Heise, the seasoned cannabis expert from Wolf Meyer, who brings her extensive background in scaling multi-faceted cannabis operations to the forefront.Leah shares her incredible journey, starting from her role in helping establish and scale the operations at Forefront—an endeavor that catapulted the company to a public exit within just over two years. She articulates the rapid challenges faced during such fast-paced growth, including the crucial development of infrastructure across departments like finance, compliance, and human resources amidst incessant acquisitions.Key to our discussion is the importance of building robust organizational structures, understanding the nuances of communication within expanding teams, and navigating the pitfalls common in the race to revenue and public listings. Leah's insights on implementing solid decision-making frameworks, such as RACI models, which clarify roles and drive efficient team dynamics, are particularly enlightening.Moreover, Leah stresses the transformational potential of proper scaling strategies—emphasizing how even a business poised on the brink of operational chaos can systemize towards success when coherent plans and scalable infrastructures are set in place.Whether you're running a startup that's hitting its first $15 million mark or steering an established entity towards $100 million, the principles revealed in this episode are golden. Also, Leah touches upon the shifting dynamics of the cannabis industry and offers a seasoned perspective on mergers, acquisitions, and the critical assessments prospective buyers should undertake.For all cannabis entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts aiming to understand the critical elements of scaling up without losing control, this episode with Leah Heise is an indispensable resource. Join us to unpack the strategies that could elevate your cannabis business from foundational floundering to phenomenal success. Find out more about Wolf Meyer at:https://www.leahheise.com/https://wolf-meyer.com/00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Scaling00:50 Joining Forefront and Early Challenges01:56 Rapid Growth and Public Exit03:33 Lessons Learned in Scaling03:56 Building Effective Communication Structures06:28 Organizational Chart and Strategic Planning14:27 Consulting and Helping Businesses Scale17:40 Needs Assessment and Strategic Vision23:56 Scaling Your Business: When to Implement HRIS Systems24:28 Tech Stack Assessments: Keeping Up with Rapid Changes25:24 Establishing a Rhythm of Business27:49 The Importance of Mission and Vision Alignment28:53 Cool Projects and Decision-Making Pitfalls31:27 Key Considerations for Acquisitions37:24 Current State of the Cannabis Industry42:18 AI Adoption in the Cannabis Industry44:10 Conclusion and Contact Information

Jonathan Merkh is the President and Publisher at Forefront Books. Andrea Fleck-Nesbit, president of the Independent Book Publishers Association and a previous podcast guest, introduced Merkh to the host. Merkh previously served as vice president and publisher at Thomas Nelson Publishers, led Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, and Guidepost. Jonathan has published nearly 100 New York Times bestsellers. In 2023, Publishers Weekly recognized Forefront Books as the second fastest-growing publisher in the United States, and Inc. Magazine included Forefront Books among the nation's top fastest-growing companies. In this episode, we discuss the history of publishing, the need to have a platform as an author, the specialty niche that Forefront Books specializes in, and tips for writers of fiction and nonfiction. Learn more at www.forefrontbooks.com/

Jonathan Merkh is the President and Publisher at Forefront Books. Andrea Fleck-Nesbit, president of the Independent Book Publishers Association and a previous podcast guest, introduced Merkh to the host. Merkh previously served as vice president and publisher at Thomas Nelson Publishers, led Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, and Guidepost. Jonathan has published nearly 100 New York Times bestsellers. In 2023, Publishers Weekly recognized Forefront Books as the second fastest-growing publisher in the United States, and Inc. Magazine included Forefront Books among the nation's top fastest-growing companies. In this episode, we discuss the history of publishing, the need to have a platform as an author, the specialty niche that Forefront Books specializes in, and tips for writers of fiction and nonfiction. Learn more at www.forefrontbooks.com/

Send us a text"We had no tools. We just had to improvise. In a way, like you said, that was what made us think, 'How can I do this?' Because you had no tools, you had to think of ways to use what you had available to do procedures that otherwise you wouldn't have been able to do back then." —Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga, MD, FSIR, on innovation in early interventional radiologyIn this episode, part of the ongoing celebration of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 50th anniversary, hosts Keith Horton, MD, FSIR, and Hector Ferral, MD, FSIR, speak with interventional radiology pioneer Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga, MD, FSIR, reflecting on lessons learned working with Kurt Amplatz, MD, FSIR, and others, stories of how their most seminal work came into being, the importance of peer mentorship, and more.  Related resources:View the society's 50th Anniversary celebration page"Mechanics of angioplasty: an experimental approach" by Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga, MD, FSIR, et al.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Eric Topol, Executive Vice President of Scripps Research, on his new book, Super Agers, which provides an evidence-based approach on extending healthy lifespans.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Let us know what you think about Health Affairs podcasts at communications@healthaffairs.org. If you have 30 minutes to spare, let us know and we'll set up a 30-minute chat for the first 20 listeners that reach out. Coffee will be on us.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Eric Topol, Executive Vice President of Scripps Research, on his new book, Super Agers, which provides an evidence-based approach on extending healthy lifespans.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Mary Kathryn Poole of Harvard University to discuss her recent paper that breaks down and compares economic assistance models on food security and diet quality. Order the April 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 51, Travis sits down with Chris Kamke, Chief Strategy Officer for Orlando City SC of the MLS and Orlando Pride of the NWSL. Chris has spent his entire career staying ahead of the curve and continuing to evolve in the data and analytics space. Tune in to hear how he has continued to do that in both soccer and hockey. 3 Hot Topics: ✅ Enhancements in Data and Analytics ✅ Understanding Consumer Behaviors ✅ Being on the Forefront of Initiatives www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Shuyue (Amy) Deng of Tufts University to discuss her recent paper that takes a closer look at the estimated impact of medically tailored meals on health care use and expenditures in the US.Order the April 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Thorsten Pattberg discusses the struggle between East and West and how after having dominated for centuries, the West is now giving way as Asia returns to the forefront. He comments on the subversion carried out in the East by "Western press soldiers," how there is an informational iron curtain coming down, and whether he sees military conflict in the cards. China is advancing in tech and has had to struggle to keep Western globalization from encroaching on its own culture. He also refers to the EU as the Fourth Reich! Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Thorsten Pattberg: West Dominated for Centuries, Asia Now Returning to Forefront #540 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape Technocracy course (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Website https://thorstenjpattberg.weebly.com Books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thorsten-J.-Pattberg/author/B002RUQDQQ Substack https://thorstenjpattberg.substack.com X https://x.com/TJPattberg About Thorsten J. Pattberg Thorsten Pattberg is a German philosopher and cultural critic. Ex-Peking, ex-Harvard, ex-Tokyo university scholar. Author of 'The East-West Dichotomy', 'Shengren - Above Philosophy and Beyond Religion', 'The Menticide Manual.' China and Japan expert, political commentator. Disciple of GU Zhengkun, TU Weiming and JI Xianlin. Edinburgh University alumnus. Founder of China government project: Key Concepts in Chinese Thought and Culture, under the auspices of Vice Premier Madame LIU Yandong and Chairman XI Jinping. Currently residing in Tokyo, Japan. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Kurt Hager of the University of Massachusetts to discuss his recent paper that explores how Medicaid nutrition supports were associated with reductions in hospitalizations and emergency department visits in Massachusetts through 2020–23. Order the April 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

In this edition of The Rob & Jai Show, Paul Smith, President & COO of Orasis Pharmaceuticals, joins Dr. Rob Rothman and Dr. Jai Parekh for a compelling conversation on his career path and the commercialization of Qlosi™—a novel, FDA-approved, low-dose pilocarpine eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia.With more than two decades of experience across Alcon, Novartis, and now Orasis, Smith reflects on his unique career trajectory from tech startups to ophthalmic leadership, the importance of cross-functional experience, and how a shared vision with founder & CEO Elad Kedar led him to the helm of a company now reshaping the presbyopia landscape.In this episode, you'll learn:Why Qlosi™ was formulated at the lowest approved concentration of pilocarpine to prioritize safety, tolerability, and functional vision.How Orasis is differentiating its launch by learning from past category efforts and focusing on real-world expectations and patient needs.The company's go-to-market strategy, including a hybrid access model and the role of optometry in driving adoption.Why Paul believes innovation in eye care thrives on collaboration, humility, and continuous learning.What makes presbyopia such a powerful entry point into the broader continuum of vision care.With a clear mission, strong leadership, and a product designed with patients in mind, Orasis is setting a new standard in treating one of the most common unmet needs in eye care.Don't miss this thoughtful and inspiring discussion—subscribe to the OIS Podcast today to stay ahead of what's next in ophthalmic innovation!

Will Haskett joins Abe and Beau to break down early scores in the Masters, and who could be donning the green jacket on Sunday.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Seth Berkowitz of the UNC School of Medicine to discuss his recent paper that explores a new approach to help guide research and policy at the intersection of income, food, nutrition, and health. Order the April 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

A Fresno mobile home park has become ground zero in a fight to save one of the last bastions of affordable housing in California. But residents there are facing an uncertain future as they wait for a federal judge to decide who will take control of the place they call home: another corporate landlord or an affordable housing non-profit. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Thousands of people in the Bay Area joined protesters across the country over the weekend in taking to the streets to demonstrate against President Trump and Elon Musk, saying they're taking the country in the wrong direction. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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