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After federal funding cuts, the state is raising income eligibility for the Essential Plan health insurance program, potentially excluding about 450,000 New Yorkers from the coverage. Caroline Lewis, health care reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, and Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of Health Initiatives at the Community Service Society and co-founder of the Health Care for All New York Campaign, talk about efforts to get more coverage and the options from those who have been cut.   photo: In medical office on Johnson Street, new medical district, New Orleans 22 October 2025 (Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Look, we wonks, meaning you and me, you're listening to this, so I am on to you. But we wonks in the Relentless Tribe, we move like lightning on Relentless Health Value. We tend to cover lots of ground pretty fast. So, sometimes I like to, with great intention, sum up what's been said—really lock into the big revelations, the big points made, the through lines. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. I like to do this so that points stick in my mind and I remember them and can build on them later. I am thinking you like this, too, because actually our through line shows in the past have been pretty popular. But this, today, is not your average through line show. I am trying something new and actually playing clips of earlier episodes so that you can recall what a guest may have said exactly and specifically and also really see the ways that episodes may interlock. So, to that end, let me just get to it and tell you the four core concepts to buy or deliver the highest-value healthcare that we will cover today. Core Concept 1: Buy healthcare. And by the way, health insurance is not healthcare. Jonathan Baran talks about that, and then Cynthia Fisher, Mark Newman, and Justin Leader cover the why, which is billions of dollars. Core Concept 2: When buying said healthcare, avoid the myth of less expensive healthcare. What is the myth of less expensive healthcare? Well, there's a lot of them, actually. One myth is that low price means low quality. Wrong. Most of the time there is actually no correlation between price and quality, but sometimes less expensive is higher quality. Also, low quality can be the most expensive care irrespective of the cost. Also, the same exact healthcare service or product can cost wildly different prices. Just keep that in mind. You'll hear Elizabeth Mitchell; Sam Flanders, MD; Shane Cerone; Jerry DiMaso; Ivana Krajcinovic, PhD, talk about this, this whole idea of when buying healthcare, avoid the myth of less expensive healthcare. Core Concept 3: So, of course, at this point, direct contracting enters the building. Because direct contracting between ultimate buyers of healthcare (meaning plan sponsors like self-insured employers etc.) and the actual purveyors of healthcare (meaning clinicians) is a fairly obvious strategy if we're going to try to get high quality at a fair price. I mean, get the beginning and the end of the road together. When you do that, it not only can spotlight—and thereby help eliminate—who might be low value that's sitting in the middle of the road collecting tolls like a toll booth, but it also enables collaboration in other ways, really, between the ultimate purchasers and the ultimate deliverers of care. Because there can be conversations about integration. There can be goals and then work out issues together, right? Collaboration is the next breakthrough innovation. So, that's our Core Concept 3: Consider direct contracting or even just, you know, as a start, go talk to, if you're a self-insured employer or you're a purveyor of care, go just find somebody to have a conversation with. Go talk to each other. Just have a chat. And I might include pharmacies, actually, in that mix. It's amazing what can happen, actually, when those buying care and selling care sit in the same room. In this number three core concept, consider direct contracting, we hear again from Ivana Krajcinovic but then also from Ryan Jacobs, Adam Stavisky, and then lastly, we have a quote from Ryan Wells. Core Concept 4: When direct contracting, or otherwise purchasing healthcare, buy the highest-value healthcare. How is that for an aspirational goal? But really, what do you want a direct contract for? What do you want your partners to be accountable to deliver? And what's rolled up into all of that? What is value? What is value, right? We go there, and when I say we, I mean we hear from Mick Connors, MD; Dr. Siva, otherwise known as Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD; and then we have Kenny Cole, MD, to bring us home. We finish up really at a very human level for why all of this matters. So, in summary, here's our four concepts. When you buy healthcare, buy healthcare. Focus on what you're actually getting for your money and how you are buying it. When you do that, direct contracting starts to make some sense. Just make sure the care that you are buying is truly high value. That's the whole shebang in a nutshell. One more thing before we kick into this. So, yeah, while I was quietly contemplating the vast universe of things gone wrong and right in the healthcare sector, Tom Nash, our producer extraordinaire, wandered in and asked me to try out his new Relentless Health Value Chatbot that he's been working on possibly 18 hours a day, including weekends ever since the incident with Michelle Bernabe and the AI futurist philanthropist, which you can hear all about in Inbetweenisode 46. But anyway, with Tom's Relentless Health Value Chatbot, you can ask a question and have it answered by me and/or one or more of the 500 guests we've had on Relentless Health Value so far. I am not sure if I am more concerned about my impending obsolescence or thrilled to report that this thing actually works. And I will admit I did use it with, I'm going to say, a light to medium touch to help out with the episode today. At the end of the show, if you are interested, I will tell you how to get access to said Relentless Health Value Bot. But right now, let's do this thing that we have set out to do. Featured Experts by Core Concept Concept 1: Buy Healthcare, Not Insurance Jonathan Baran, CEO, Self Fund Health (EP483) Cynthia Fisher, founder and chairman, PatientRightsAdvocate.org; co-founder and chairman of Power to the Patients (EP457) Mark Newman, co-founder and CEO, Nomi Health (EP496) Justin Leader, founder and CEO, BenefitsDNA (EP433) Concept 2: Avoid the Myth of Less Expensive Healthcare Elizabeth Mitchell, president and CEO, Purchaser Business Group on Health (EP436) Sam Flanders, MD, senior advisor, Kada Health (EP490) Shane Cerone, CEO, Kada Health (EP492) Jerry DiMaso, co-founder and CEO, Payerset (EP506) Ivana Krajcinovic, PhD, former vice president for healthcare delivery (retired), UNITE HERE HEALTH (EP501) Concept 3: Consider Direct Contracting Ivana Krajcinovic, PhD, former vice president for healthcare delivery (retired), UNITE HERE HEALTH (EP501) Suhas Gondi, MD, MBA, chief medical officer, HealthStrategy (EP404) Ryan Jacobs, senior vice president of health plan strategy and partnerships, Marathon Health (EP504) Komal Bajaj, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (EP458) Adam Stavisky, business advisor, Stavisky LLC (EP503) Cristin Dickerson, MD, founder and CEO, Green Imaging (EP485) Stan Schwartz, MD, chief medical officer, ZERO.health (EP486) Leo Spector, MD, MBA, CEO, OrthoCarolina (EP503) Ryan Wells, founder and CEO, Health Here (EP503) Concept 4: Buy the Highest-Value Healthcare Mick Connors, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dayton Children's Hospital (EP495) Ahilan Sivagenesan, MD, neurosurgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery; Head of Quality and Value, Mishe Health (EP505) Kenny Cole, MD, System VP, Clinical Improvement, Ochsner Health (EP473)   00:00 Introduction to this episode and guests. 01:38 The four core concepts to buy or deliver highest-value healthcare: a summary. 06:01 An exciting show announcement. 07:32 Core Concept 1: Why buy highest-value healthcare, not "best" coverage? 11:28 Core Concept 2: Will employers fall victim to the myth of inexpensive care? 13:00 Why better-quality care vs. more affordable care is a false choice. 17:09 Core Concept 3: Direct contracting. 17:58 Why demand curve matters in healthcare cost. 22:08 How Centers of Excellence play into all of this. 22:54 Core Concept 4: How do you conceive of and buy high-value healthcare? 23:48 The value equation in healthcare. 25:35 What is value? 28:20 What whole-person care looks like. 30:24 Relentless Health Value Chatbot sneak peek announcement. 32:14 Coming up: looking at the episodes ahead.   This week our #healthcarepodcast features 15 (!) experts weighing in on the core concepts to buying and delivering #highestvaluehealthcare. #healthcare #podcast #financialhealth #commercialpayermarketplace #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Jerry DiMaso; Dr Ahilan Sivaganesan; Ryan Jacobs; Stacey Richter (INBW46); Ryan Wells, Dr Leo Spector, and Adam Stavisky; Brian Machut; Ivana Krajcinovic; Dr Jacob Asher (Take Two: EP398)

In this episode, William Sharp, PhD, Director of the Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses the launch of the National Center for Feeding Ethics and the urgent need for standardized, compassionate care for children with feeding disorders. He shares insights on ARFID, multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and how the new initiative aims to improve access, guidance, and outcomes nationwide.

In this special episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, leaders from the TIAA Institute and BayCare Health System explore the connection between health and wealth and its impact on the future of healthcare. Surya Kolluri discusses the Institute's research and the launch of a new leadership award, while Stephanie Connors shares insights on purpose-driven leadership and workforce empowerment. Together, they highlight how investing in people and innovation is essential to building stronger health systems and communities.This episode is sponsored by TIAA.

The government is finally catching up to what biohackers have known for decades, and the man helping lead that charge just sat down with Host Dave Asprey to talk longevity science, aging biomarkers, dietary overhaul, AI in medicine, and what a real science-first health agenda actually looks like. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Jim O'Neill served as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and Acting Director of the CDC before being nominated to lead the National Science Foundation in March 2026. Before entering government, he was CEO of SENS Research Foundation, where he led cutting-edge regenerative medicine research targeting mitochondrial mutations, senescent cells, and neocortex rejuvenation. He is a 30-year veteran of health care reform and a genuine longevity insider. Dave and Jim cover the complete rewrite of federal dietary guidelines, the government's new randomized controlled trials on saturated fats, and why grains are no longer the core of a "balanced diet." They dig into a 144 million dollar ARPA H program to establish causal aging biomarkers that will unlock real anti-aging drug development and accelerate the kind of longevity research the SENS Foundation pioneered. Jim explains why current aging clocks and DNA methylation markers are not enough, and what comes next for functional medicine, sleep optimization, and metabolism research. They also break down the CDC's return to its infectious disease core, the future of AI in health care, wearable data for disease surveillance, organ bioprinting, GLP-1s, supplements like vitamin D, peptides, and the right to self-experiment. You will learn: Why the new federal dietary guidelines finally reject grain-centric nutrition and validate what the biohacking world has argued for 25 years How a 144 million dollar government program aims to build the causal biomarkers that will make real anti-aging and longevity drug development possible What Jim thinks about DNA methylation clocks and why better tools are needed to measure aging and human performance How AI is reshaping prescription refills, clinical decision support, Medicare reimbursement, and the future of functional medicine Why Jim wears an Oura Ring and uses sleep optimization data to make daily health decisions The government's evolving stance on peptides, supplements, and therapies that are not patent protected How organ bioprinting using a patient's own cells could solve the organ shortage crisis What real science replication looks like and why the government is now funding it What the CDC is doing to refocus on infectious disease while shedding mission creep How GLP-1s, fitness tracking, and updated nutrition strategies could significantly cut national obesity rates within five years Thank you to our sponsors! - Neuronic | Go to www.neuronic.online Code DAVE for $100 off - iRestore | Reverse hair loss with www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE - Go to timeline.com/dave and save 20% with code DAVE20 - Superstratum Labs | Get Dave's exact home mold detox kit and save 10% at superstratumlabs.com/products/dave Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. 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Keywords: Jim O'Neill, CDC, HHS, dietary guidelines, saturated fat, aging biomarkers, ARPA H, SENS Research Foundation, longevity, anti-aging, senescent cells, mitochondria, DNA methylation, sleep optimization, Oura Ring, AI healthcare, organ bioprinting, GLP-1, peptides, vitamin D, supplements, functional medicine, biohacking, Dave Asprey, human performance, metabolism Resources: • Learn more at: https://www.hhs.gov/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 01:15 – Dietary Guidelines Overhaul 06:48 – Misinformation & Scientific Integrity 10:26 – Longevity vs. Chronic Disease 13:03 – Aging Biomarkers & ARPA-H 14:31 – CDC's Refocus on Infectious Disease 16:55 – Alternative Therapies & Biohacking 19:21 – Health Trackers & Privacy 22:27 – AI in Healthcare 24:01 – Diet, Supplements & School Meals 27:31 – Food Safety, Pesticides & Peptides See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington in their highest-level direct talks in more than 40 years. But the gaps of disagreement are wide, and any progress could be dashed by the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, which says it won't abide by any agreement in the meeting. For the Lebanese people grappling with loss and displacement, there's little hope negotiations will herald change. Health care workers have also been victims in this war - since early March, dozens of medics have been killed in Israeli strikes. MSF volunteers have been working across three major hospitals in Lebanon, and their emergency coordinator Christopher Stokes joins the show from Beirut.  Also on today's show: Haaretz military analyst Amos Harel; Sudanese entrepreneur and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim; actor Andrew McCarthy    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rebecca Benghiat holds a JD, passed the bar, and skipped corporate law to build mental health systems instead. She now serves as Chief of Staff and Head of Impact at Inner Foundation, where she helps direct capital toward emerging adults ages 18 to 30 and asks a hard question every day: Is this actually working?In this conversation, she dismantles the myth of easy fixes. She explains why mental health measurement resists clean metrics, why a PHQ 9 score starts a conversation but never finishes one, and why “scale” often flatters institutions more than it helps people. She breaks down how impact investing shapes care delivery, why schools need networked systems not slogans, and why friction might be developmentally necessary.The stakes are real. Vulnerable families navigate snake oil, glossy apps, and pay to play algorithms while carrying the burden of choice in crisis. Benghiat lives inside that complexity and refuses to simplify it.RELATED LINKSRebecca BenghiatInner FoundationAspen Ideas HealthThe Jed FoundationFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship email podcasts@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Payers are operating at the center of converging pressures: rising costs, accelerating utilization, heightened public scrutiny, and a wave of CMS reforms that are reshaping expectations around transparency, interoperability, prior authorization, and accountability. Medicare Advantage has become the front line for these shifts—exposing tensions between regulatory oversight, margin compression, and growing demands for better member and provider experiences. Against this backdrop, health plans are being asked to do more with less—while proving real value through measurable outcomes, trust, and access. In this episode, recorded in February at the ViVE digital health and healthcare innovation conference, Rae Woods moderates a conversation with payer and technology leaders on how AI and data are being used to reduce payer–provider friction, rethink prior authorization, and improve the member experience—without losing sight of accountability or return on investment. Panelists include: Ali Khan, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Medicare at Aetna (a CVS company) Kay Judge, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Medicare at Blue Shield of California Syed Mohiuddin, MD, Head of Healthcare, Anthropic We're here to help: Podcast | 276: The AI gold rush is changing how humans (and clinicians) make decisions Research | How to succeed using AI: Lessons from 4 leading organizations Expert Insight | Inside CMS' final rule changes for 2026 Learn more about the ViVE conference Register today for the 2026 Advisory Board Summit in Washington, D.C. Updating COVID-19 management protocols may help address long-term impacts A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with the Republican nominee for comptroller about his plans for office, waste in state government and his relationship with Gov. Greg Abbott.

Healthcare interoperability only works when patient data is not just accessible, but trustworthy, contextualized, and actionable. In this episode, Abhi Sindhwani, Chief Growth Officer at Particle Health, shares how his own experience coordinating care for his mother after a stroke exposed the painful reality of fragmented records across health systems and state lines. He explains why interoperability is still broken, why simply giving patients access to raw data is not enough, and why healthcare organizations need validated, enriched, and structured information they can actually use. Abhi also discusses how Particle Health helps care teams access longitudinal patient records, receive meaningful alerts, and use AI-generated discharge summaries to reduce friction, improve trust, and help clinicians work at the top of their license. He highlights the importance of portability, the risks of information blocking, and the need to refocus the system around the patient. Tune in to learn how better data flow can create better care experiences for patients, providers, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.  Resources: Connect with and follow Abhi Sindhwani on LinkedIn. Follow Particle Health on LinkedIn and explore their website!

In this episode, Jenni Alvey, CFO, IU Health, discusses how her team is navigating margin pressure, major capital investments, and policy uncertainty while staying aligned through long-range financial planning. She also shares how health systems can balance affordability, growth, and resilience in today's evolving environment.

In this episode, Scott Smiser, Principal Healthcare Services Advisor, and Dr. Jamie Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer at Insight Global Health, discuss how healthcare organizations can better align clinical and technology teams to improve adoption, outcomes, and efficiency. They share practical strategies around stakeholder engagement, change management, and building a long-term digital transformation roadmap.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

ViVE '26: Aegis Ventures' John Beadle on the Economics of Consumer Health Live from ViVE '26, John Beadle, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Aegis Ventures, helps Jared understand the economics of consumer-driven health. Jon discusses the shift to consumer health through the eyes of an investor, where the money's going in 2026, and how several solutions in the Aegis portfolio are reframing what ""patient-centric"" really means.  Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Ericka Adler is joined by Roetzel shareholder Christina Kuta to explore how analytics are used in health care practices and what providers need to know about HIPAA compliance. They discuss how patient data is collected through digital tools like websites and email marketing, and when that data may be considered protected health information. The episode also covers common risks, including improper data sharing with third parties. Additionally, Ericka and Christina share practical guidance on protecting your practice, from understanding what's being tracked to ensuring vendors meet HIPAA requirements. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

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In most divorce cases, one of the biggest challenges is determining how assets should be divided. When one or both spouses have ownership stake in a healthcare practice, the process becomes even more complex. Enter the divorce valuation: this determines the worth of the practice and identifies the portion eligible for division, supporting a fair and defensible outcome in court. In this episode, Christy and NDP's Head of Valuation Dawn Whitehurst discuss how these valuations work, when they're necessary, and the distinction between divorce and standard business valuations.

Vermont state lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict the influence of private equity in the healthcare system. Private equity's influence has been seen among specialists, methadone clinics, and nursing homes. Vermont has also seen an increase in membership-based medical practices, sometimes referred to as concierge care. These businesses are often backed by private equity firms.We talk with Vermont Public health care reporter Lola Duffort and Yashaswini Singh, a healthcare economist and Brown University professor. Earlier this year she testified in front of a Vermont legislative committee about private equity in healthcare.Then; This week is International Dark Sky Week, a global effort to celebrate the night sky and reduce light pollution. Improving the quality of the lighting we use at night could have a range of positive impacts, including supporting wildlife, cutting down on energy usage, and improving our own health.The organization DarkSky International works to protect the night-time environment. The chapter lead for Vermont, Jon McCann, shares information about the benefits of natural darkness as well as upcoming local events.Broadcast live on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

GuestPete Anevski, CEO, Progyny PGNYCompany:ProgynyWebsiteprogyny.comTicker: $PGNYPete's BioPete Anevski is the Chief Executive Officer at Progyny, where he leads the company's strategic vision and growth as it transforms the family building and women's health benefits industry. With decades of experience building and scaling operations at leading healthcare and technology companies, Pete is driving Progyny's aim to deliver equitable, high-quality care for women and families.Under Pete's leadership, Progyny has expanded its footprint to support millions of lives across the U.S. and globally, while introducing new solutions that address care gaps across fertility, maternal health, parenting, menopause, and midlife. He is a passionate advocate for redefining the standard of care, building an integrated, data-driven model that improves outcomes, enhances the member experience, and lowers costs for employers.Prior to becoming CEO, Pete served as Progyny's President and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Progyny, he was Chief Financial Officer at WebMD, where he helped scale the organization and expand access to health information for millions of consumers.A recognized industry leader, Pete was named to the TIME100 Health list for protecting access to IVF, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, Crain's New York Notable Leader in Healthcare, and a Champion for Women's Health by The World Economic Forum. A frequent speaker on the future of women's health and family building benefits and continues to work closely with top employers, consultants, and policymakers to champion access and innovation.Company BioProgyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women's health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation's leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize their dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients, and physicians.Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools; provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, INC. 5000, INC. Power Partners and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com.

How are Mercy Ships and Milton Keynes Hospital using data collection to transform accessing health? In this episode of Tech Unscripted, we explore the future of Tech for Healthcare and its role in improving global patient outcomes. Join us as we sit down with Grady Nichols from Mercy Ships and Ollie Chandler from Milton Keynes University Hospital to discuss how cutting-edge technology is bridging the gap in underserved regions and optimizing clinical decision-making.

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Suzy Jackson, a digital health specialist focusing on Patient Tech, highlights the shift in the pharmaceutical industry from a provider-focused model to direct engagement with patients. Using AI to create a more consumer-like, personalized healthcare experience will benefit patients and inform researchers and providers about adherence to care and drug side effects.  Patient Tech helps reach underserved populations and moves from providing information to a proactive environment, enabling action and more informed discussions with healthcare providers. Suzy explains, "So everything for me in the Patient Tech space is anything that helps a patient find care, navigate care options, or indeed stay on care, including anything to do with lifestyle interventions and preventative care as well. So I think the category is expanding very, very rapidly, and I'm excited to see what will go on in the next few years." "Well, I think it's pretty safe to say that this is a new venture for the pharmaceutical industry as a whole. I think traditionally, a lot of time has been spent on ACP education and thinking about how we make HCPs aware of all the choices and therapeutic interventions that are available for their patients. But in the last couple of years, we've really seen a shift, and I think that's caused by a multitude of different factors I'm sure we can speak about, but there's really been a shift to standing on the frontline with patients for pharma and making sure that they're providing patients with care that otherwise patients are going to find in other spaces."  #PatientTech #DigitalHealth #AI #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #HealthEquity #PharmaTech #HealthTech #PatientExperience #WomenInHealth #HealthInnovation #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #FutureOfHealth #Lifesciences #PharmaDTP suzy-jackson.com Listen to the podcast here  

Suzy Jackson, a digital health specialist focusing on Patient Tech, highlights the shift in the pharmaceutical industry from a provider-focused model to direct engagement with patients. Using AI to create a more consumer-like, personalized healthcare experience will benefit patients and inform researchers and providers about adherence to care and drug side effects.  Patient Tech helps reach underserved populations and moves from providing information to a proactive environment, enabling action and more informed discussions with healthcare providers. Suzy explains, "So everything for me in the Patient Tech space is anything that helps a patient find care, navigate care options, or indeed stay on care, including anything to do with lifestyle interventions and preventative care as well. So I think the category is expanding very, very rapidly, and I'm excited to see what will go on in the next few years." "Well, I think it's pretty safe to say that this is a new venture for the pharmaceutical industry as a whole. I think traditionally, a lot of time has been spent on ACP education and thinking about how we make HCPs aware of all the choices and therapeutic interventions that are available for their patients. But in the last couple of years, we've really seen a shift, and I think that's caused by a multitude of different factors I'm sure we can speak about, but there's really been a shift to standing on the frontline with patients for pharma and making sure that they're providing patients with care that otherwise patients are going to find in other spaces."  #PatientTech #DigitalHealth #AI #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #HealthEquity #PharmaTech #HealthTech #PatientExperience #WomenInHealth #HealthInnovation #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #FutureOfHealth #Lifesciences #PharmaDTP suzy-jackson.com Download the transcript here  

We're joined by Jill Grabert, new assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Vince Liberto, Louisiana parish relationship manager, talks about his new mass guide books. Allison Daigle, CEO of Woman's New Life Clinic, updates us.

Getting injured mid-show is scary — especially when your production doesn't cover medical care. In this episode, Jenna Kantor, performer and physical therapist, shares practical tips and insider tricks for finding affordable, accessible healthcare and physical therapy as a performer without insurance coverage. You'll learn how to: -Use Direct Access to see a physical therapist right away -Find cash pay and out-of-network options that actually save you money -Tap into performer-specific support networks for affordable care -Advocate for yourself and your health in a system that often overlooks artists Because your health and your artistry go hand in hand.

Marc is co-founder of Pocket Living, where he was CEO for 20 years and is now Chair.  In 2017 Marc was awarded an OBE for services to housing delivery.  Pocket was London's first private developer of affordable starter homes. The company has delivered some 2000 homes with another 1000+ in the pipeline. Pocket's innovation lies in combining purposeful and affordable high-quality design for single and couple households with a policy and brand approach that allows it to tap into both public and private finance.  In 2016 the US real estate major Related Companies became its major shareholder. Prior to Pocket, Marc worked in the media and entertainment sectors as CEO of Crescent Entertainment, owners of theatres and cinemas. He also produced and wrote a number of award-winning feature films.  He started his career at County NatWest, where he became an assistant director in corporate finance with responsibility for corporate work in the Benelux and in the media sectors. Marc also chairs ProVen Growth & Income VCT, one of the UK's largest VCTs and is Senior Partner at Namier Capital, a London-based advisory firm that leverages its investment and corporate finance expertise across businesses in Energy Transition, Healthcare and the Creative Industries. Marc maintains his sanity by playing the saxophone (jazz). 

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Dr. Peter McCullough interviews Melissa Schreibfeder on transforming healthcare through functional medicine and faith. They explore chronic illness, nurse empowerment, and root-cause healing while highlighting the Functional Nurse Academy as a path to purpose-driven, patient-centered care beyond conventional systems...

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Dr. Peter McCullough interviews Melissa Schreibfeder on transforming healthcare through functional medicine and faith. They explore chronic illness, nurse empowerment, and root-cause healing while highlighting the Functional Nurse Academy as a path to purpose-driven, patient-centered care beyond conventional systems...

In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon Stancil and Murs Tariq discuss emerging Medicare policy changes with Medicare specialist Sean Southard, focusing on a new Medicare pilot program introducing prior authorization into Original Medicare. This important conversation highlights how Medicare prior authorization could reshape retiree healthcare, especially for those relying on Medicare and Medigap plans for flexibility and simplicity in their retirement financial plan.Listen in to learn about how Medicare changes in 2026 may impact Healthcare in retirement, including new Medicare coverage rules and the evolving Medicare approval process. The discussion explains prior authorization explained in simple terms and explores how these changes may affect Medicare costs, access to care, and long-term retirement planning strategies for those looking to retire comfortably and secure your retirement.In this episode, find out:What Medicare prior authorization is and how it changes the current structure of Original MedicareDetails of the Medicare pilot program launching in select states and what it could mean nationwideHow Medicare and Medigap plans may be impacted by new Medicare policy changesWhich procedures may require approval under new Medicare coverage rulesHow these changes could affect your retirement checklist and overall plan for retirementTweetable Quotes:“Prior authorization is about checking before a procedure happens instead of paying first and reviewing later—and that's a big shift for Original Medicare.” – Murs Tariq“Even if this starts as a small pilot program, the writing on the wall suggests it could expand and impact how retirees experience Medicare nationwide.” – Radon StancilAs Medicare for retirees continues to evolve, understanding changes like prior authorization is essential for building a strong retirement financial plan. While the goal of these Medicare policy changes is to reduce fraud, waste, and rising Medicare costs, they may also introduce new administrative steps, potential delays, and added complexity in accessing care.For those focused on planning retirement, staying informed about healthcare in retirement is just as important as managing investments. Whether you rely on Original Medicare, supplement with Medigap plans, or are evaluating options, being proactive about these changes can help you better plan for retirement, update your retirement checklist, and continue retiring comfortably with confidence.Resources:If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement!To access the course, simply visit POMWealth.net/podcast.

In this episode of the Capital Razor Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with Dr. Jacque Sokolov—Chairman and CEO of SSB, a healthcare investment firm behind multiple billion-dollar exits and a $10B+ decacorn—to unpack what it really takes to build lasting value in a $5 trillion industry. Dr. Sokolov shares lessons from over 30 years in healthcare investing, including how he scaled physician practice management platforms, built one of the largest investor-backed LLCs in the space, and helped create wealth for thousands of physicians along the way. The conversation dives into where the biggest opportunities are emerging today—from AI and mRNA to physician practice roll-ups—and why most investors still miss the mark by overlooking three critical pillars: clinical model, business model, and operational execution. You'll also hear practical insights on: How to identify scalable healthcare opportunities in a complex, evolving market Why timing cycles in sectors like Medicare and PPM can make or break returns The strategy behind turning $70M into multi-billion dollar outcomes How to "pay it forward" while building billion-dollar relationships and investor networks Why expanding your network across diverse channels is one of the highest ROI moves you can make If you're a founder, investor, or operator looking to navigate healthcare, raise capital, or build something that compounds over decades—this episode delivers a masterclass from someone who has done it at the highest level.

On DisrupTV Episode 434, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar explore what it really takes to succeed in an AI-driven world—with insights from Ena Hull (Ultimate Health School), Dr. Michael Wu (PROS), and Ron Miller (FastForward). They dive into the nursing workforce crisis and how education must evolve, debunk the myth of a “SaaSpocalypse” as AI reshapes—but doesn't replace—enterprise software, and examine why breakthrough innovation often comes from “lunatics” who connect ideas across disciplines. The conversation also cuts through AI hype to highlight what's actually working today, where projects are falling short, and how leaders can focus on real business value. If you're navigating AI transformation, workforce disruption, or innovation strategy, this episode offers a grounded, human-centered playbook for what comes next.

AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare spending. Noble points to problems in search engines, image generation, facial recognition, and medical algorithms, including cases where systems mislabel darker skin, fail more often on Black women, or favor white patients over sicker Black patients. She also highlights the risks of turning sensitive public and patient data over to large technology companies. Rather than treating AI as a neutral solution, Noble emphasizes the need for human judgment, community participation, stronger data protections, and smaller expert models with local control so healthcare decisions better reflect people's real lives and social context. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 41364]

Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, APOS Fellow, City of Hope, Duarte, CA Recorded on March 30, 2026 Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, APOS Fellow Founding Executive Director and Professor Emeritus of Supportive Care Medicine and Professor of Population Sciences City of Hope Duarte, CA In this episode, licensed clinical social worker Matthew Loscalzo explores how survivors and healthcare professionals often define “normal” differently after treatment. He discusses the emotional shifts that impact relationships, work, and future planning, and shares how healthcare professionals can support meaningful conversations and shared decision-making after treatment ends. Tune in to hear practical insights for supporting patients beyond treatment. Mentioned on this episode: Loss and Grief: Personal Stories of Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals by Linda Klein, Matthew Loscalzo (Editor), Marshall Forstein (Editor) Additional Blood Cancer United Resources: Blood Cancer United Accredited and Non-Accredited Healthcare Professional Education Blood Cancer United Resources for Patients

AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare spending. Noble points to problems in search engines, image generation, facial recognition, and medical algorithms, including cases where systems mislabel darker skin, fail more often on Black women, or favor white patients over sicker Black patients. She also highlights the risks of turning sensitive public and patient data over to large technology companies. Rather than treating AI as a neutral solution, Noble emphasizes the need for human judgment, community participation, stronger data protections, and smaller expert models with local control so healthcare decisions better reflect people's real lives and social context. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 41364]

Michael sits down with Professor Rachel Dunscombe, the new CEO of HL7 International, to explore why data is at the center of healthcare's next chapter. Together, they discuss where AI is delivering real value today, the infrastructure and interoperability challenges holding it back, and what it will take for health systems to move from pilot programs to scalable impact. Rachel also shares her perspective on HL7's role in shaping the future of AI and digital health globally.  Learn more about HL7 International at www.hl7.org.

AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare spending. Noble points to problems in search engines, image generation, facial recognition, and medical algorithms, including cases where systems mislabel darker skin, fail more often on Black women, or favor white patients over sicker Black patients. She also highlights the risks of turning sensitive public and patient data over to large technology companies. Rather than treating AI as a neutral solution, Noble emphasizes the need for human judgment, community participation, stronger data protections, and smaller expert models with local control so healthcare decisions better reflect people's real lives and social context. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 41364]

AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare spending. Noble points to problems in search engines, image generation, facial recognition, and medical algorithms, including cases where systems mislabel darker skin, fail more often on Black women, or favor white patients over sicker Black patients. She also highlights the risks of turning sensitive public and patient data over to large technology companies. Rather than treating AI as a neutral solution, Noble emphasizes the need for human judgment, community participation, stronger data protections, and smaller expert models with local control so healthcare decisions better reflect people's real lives and social context. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 41364]

AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare spending. Noble points to problems in search engines, image generation, facial recognition, and medical algorithms, including cases where systems mislabel darker skin, fail more often on Black women, or favor white patients over sicker Black patients. She also highlights the risks of turning sensitive public and patient data over to large technology companies. Rather than treating AI as a neutral solution, Noble emphasizes the need for human judgment, community participation, stronger data protections, and smaller expert models with local control so healthcare decisions better reflect people's real lives and social context. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 41364]

AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare spending. Noble points to problems in search engines, image generation, facial recognition, and medical algorithms, including cases where systems mislabel darker skin, fail more often on Black women, or favor white patients over sicker Black patients. She also highlights the risks of turning sensitive public and patient data over to large technology companies. Rather than treating AI as a neutral solution, Noble emphasizes the need for human judgment, community participation, stronger data protections, and smaller expert models with local control so healthcare decisions better reflect people's real lives and social context. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 41364]

AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare spending. Noble points to problems in search engines, image generation, facial recognition, and medical algorithms, including cases where systems mislabel darker skin, fail more often on Black women, or favor white patients over sicker Black patients. She also highlights the risks of turning sensitive public and patient data over to large technology companies. Rather than treating AI as a neutral solution, Noble emphasizes the need for human judgment, community participation, stronger data protections, and smaller expert models with local control so healthcare decisions better reflect people's real lives and social context. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 41364]

What is CCRM building toward, and how are they preparing for what comes next? As part of Unified Women's Healthcare, CCRM is positioning for a future where “hub and spoke” becomes more than just a buzzword. Tracy Belsan, President of CCRM Fertility, joins the episode to share how they're thinking about growth, operations, and the patient journey.We dive into:The KPIs CCRM focuses onThe operational barrier they removed (Moving patients into care faster)How technology is being implemented across the patient journeyCCRM's approach to patient finance and access to careThe role of APPs and evolving clinical modelsWhat it takes to consolidate an entire network onto a single EMR by 2027

What happens when three family physicians sit down and get honest about what's missing in the care we provide? On this episode host Raj Sundar is joined by Dr. Rachel Weiner and Dr. Sophia Malik to explore why so many patients are carrying unprocessed trauma in their bodies — and why most of us were never given the tools to address it. They talk about Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), Compassionate Inquiry®, the nervous system, and what it actually looks like to bring body-based awareness into a 15-minute primary care visit. They also get personal about our own journeys with embodiment, dissociation, therapy, and the uncomfortable question of why we became physicians in the first place. This conversation is for any clinician who has ever sat with a patient and felt like something deeper was going on, but didn't know what to do next. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Texas Senate candidate Shannon Dicely shares her survival story to highlight healthcare inequality, low teacher pay, and barriers to voting rights in a district ready for change.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Texas rejects billions in healthcare funds while millions remain uninsured. Sara McGee explains how policy—not money—is driving the crisis. She makes that clear, running for TX HD132.Harris County Democratic Convention 2026Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Organizing defeats authoritarianism as Texas healthcare failures leave millions uninsured while a breast cancer survivor runs for Senate to demand justice, dignity, and real democracy. Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Millions remain uninsured as Texas blocks care. Organizers fight voter suppression, while Judge Lozano proves people-first justice delivers real results.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

“It's ultra stable. Health care doesn't move. If you biopsied American health care in 2010 and again in 2026, no one could figure out which slide was which.” — Robert Pearl, MDBad news. The patient, I'm afraid, is ultra-stable. Robert Pearl, former CEO of Kaiser Permanente for eighteen years and author of ChatGPT MD, returns with the bleakest diagnosis we've heard all month. American healthcare, Dr Pearl says, is “ultra stable.” That might sound good. But it's actually very very bad.If you biopsied American healthcare in 2010 and again in 2026, Pearl says, no clinician could tell the slides apart. Both were and are overpriced. Both underperforming. Hospitals still represent between 30-35% of expenses. Costs continue to rise at between 7-9% a year. There remain four hundred thousand misdiagnosis deaths annually. Burnout is stuck at 50%. The numbers haven't moved in fifteen years.Meanwhile, a stealth revolution is already underway. 40% of Americans use generative AI every month for medical questions. 70-80% of physicians use it weekly. While the patients and doctors have moved, the system hasn't. It remains ultra-stable. It's a Kodak moment — healthcare's business model, Pearl suggests, is selling sickness. So, for example, the new new medical thing is GLP-1 drugs that cost $5 to manufacture and sell for $400.So will the system collapse? No, Pearl insists. It has too much strength for that kind of drama. Instead, it will quietly ration us to death — more chronic disease, earlier deaths, more people making a major sacrifice to pay their healthcare bills. Ultra-stability, then, is what is killing the American healthcare system. It will, quite literally, ration us to death. Five Takeaways•       Ultra Stable: Pearl's diagnosis of American healthcare in one phrase. Hospitals stay at thirty to thirty-five per cent of total expenses. Costs rise at seven to nine per cent annually. Life expectancy hasn't budged. Four hundred thousand misdiagnosis deaths a year. Burnout at fifty per cent. Biopsy 2010 and 2026 — no one could tell the slides apart. Both overpriced. Both underperforming.•       The Stealth Revolution Has Already Happened: Forty per cent of Americans use generative AI every month for medical questions. Seventy to eighty per cent of physicians use it weekly. The patients and doctors have moved. The system hasn't. It's a Kodak moment — they had the first filmless camera and let it die because their business model was selling film. Healthcare's business model is selling sickness.•       Quietly Rationed to Death: There will be no dramatic collapse. The system has too much strength for that. Instead: rationing, more chronic disease, earlier deaths. Like airlines moving everyone into first class while the rest drive. Twenty-five per cent of Americans already made a major sacrifice to pay healthcare bills last year. When it hits fifty per cent, maybe the polling places will notice. Pearl is doubtful.•       GLP-1s Cost $5 to Make and $400 to Buy: Yale's analysis: the manufacturing cost of a GLP-1 drug is $5 a month. They sell at a discounted price of $400. That's eighty times markup. Pearl's math: to make GLP-1s cost-neutral against the medical savings, the price has to be under $200. Trump Rx won't help most people because you can't use insurance there and $400 cash is still impossible on $60,000 a year.•       Vibe Coding Is the Prescription: One year old. Lets clinicians build software in plain English without code. Pearl's example: a heart failure patient at home, weighed daily on a Bluetooth scale, with an electronic stethoscope, ankle video, blood oxygen, exercise tolerance — all in an app a doctor could build in a weekend. Three days of fluid retention caught before the ICU admission. Cost: twenty dollars a month. The fix has arrived. The system isn't using it. About the GuestBeverly Gage is the John Lewis Gaddis Professor of History and American Studies at Yale. She is the author of G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, and This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through US History. She is currently at work on a biography of Ronald Reagan.References:•       This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through US History by Beverly Gage.•       G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage — the Pulitzer-winning biography.•       Episode 2859: Stop, Don't Do That — Peter Edelman on Bobby Kennedy and the heart of America. The companion conversation.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:31) - Introduction: AI and the American healthcare sector (01:47) - ChatGPT MD: chronic disease and the trillion-dollar opportunity (04:50) - The stealth revolution: 40% of patients, 80% of doctors (06:53) - Ultra stability: the 2010-vs-2026 biopsy (09:50) - Three years of generative AI and counting (11:13) - Will the system collapse? No — it will quietly ration (13:33) - The drip-drip of preventable deaths (16:08) - GLP-1 drugs: $5 to make, $400 to buy (18:23) - Vibe coding enters the conversation (21:22) - Will AI replace clinicians? (28:08) - Trump Rx and why it won't help most people (30:41) - RFK Jr., vaccines, and the war on science (33:23) - The midterms as the political reckoning (35:29) - The three-step fix: capitation, transition, capital (39:48) - Vibe coding and the heart failure example

What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact.This episode originally aired in 2025.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryIn this episode of the Compliance Guy podcast, host Sean Weiss interviews healthcare compliance expert Susan Wahlberg. They discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare regulation, focusing on the roles of the FTC, FDA, and OCR, and explore how compliance professionals can stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.Key TopicsRole of the FTC in healthcare data privacy and enforcementEmerging FDA regulations on AI and medical devicesThe importance of data mapping and vendor vetting in complianceThe impact of government enforcement on healthcare organizationsHere is a link to Susan's Website: www.susanwalberg.com Here is a link to Susan's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanwalbergjd/

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 4-09-2026: Dr. Dawn shares a follow-up from an emailer in Switzerland providing seven functional medicine practitioner addresses near Zurich and Aargau, noting that Switzerland uses different terminology but is actually an "epicenter of functional medicine." Dr. Dawn calls for support of the bipartisan Break Up Big Medicine Act, modeled on Glass-Steagall, which would prohibit common ownership of medical providers with insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, or drug wholesalers. She explains how vertical integration by companies like UnitedHealth, CVS/Aetna, and Cigna allows them to game medical loss ratio requirements through self-dealing while driving up costs. A European clinical trial implanted 2mm x 2mm light sensors beneath the retinas of 38 people with advanced macular degeneration, with 80% gaining clinically meaningful improvement (two lines on the vision chart) after one year. The device bypasses damaged rods and cones, sending camera images from glasses directly to the optic nerve. Dr. Dawn explains that air temperature warnings are measured in shade, but direct sunlight can add 20°C to heat exposure. Heat stroke triggers gut permeability, releasing lipopolysaccharides that cause cytokine storms and organ failure. She advises fans over air conditioning when possible, shade, hydration, and loose natural-fabric clothing. An emailer asks if low-dose oral strontium supplementation has the same problem as pharmaceutical strontium. Dr. Dawn confirms it improves bone density scores without reducing fracture risk, and recommends telopeptide testing to monitor actual bone loss after discontinuing. An emailer's doctor wants to prescribe high-dose dexamethasone for low platelets. Dr. Dawn advises against rushing to steroids since platelets of 40 are adequate for clotting, recommending a hematology consultation and repeat testing with citrated blood. Dr. Dawn reviews fiber types: wheat dextrin (Benefiber) is fermentable but technically gluten-free; guar fiber (Sunfiber) ferments slowly and works for low-FODMAP diets; inulin feeds bifidobacteria and produces anti-inflammatory short-chain fatty acids; methylcellulose (Citrucel) is non-fermentable; and psyllium (Metamucil) is facing a class action lawsuit over undisclosed lead contamination. An emailer with varicose veins reports recurring superficial blood clots. Dr. Dawn explains these don't travel to lungs like deep vein clots, but repeated clotting suggests possible thrombophilia requiring workup. She recommends consulting a vascular surgeon about superficial venous ligation under local anesthesia. Analysis of 25,000 wearable users found that three daily "exercise snacks" of just 1-2 minutes of vigorous activity (stairs, running for a bus) reduced all-cause mortality by 38-40%. Benefits plateau around 7,500 steps daily, and simply standing up every couple of hours dramatically reduces sedentary risks.

While legacy news outlets like The Washington Post stumble, The Guardian keeps growing — but how? Guardian Media Group CEO Anna Bateson joins Rapid Response to pull back the curtain on the company's unusual ownership structure and the multi-revenue model fueling its resilience. Bateson also weighs in on the threat and opportunity of AI chatbots, the Jeff Bezos effect on media, and what role she sees The Guardian playing as the future of news takes shape, even as the pressures of today demand her full attention.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.