Podcast appearances and mentions of John Driscoll

Episode 176 Chapter 35, Live Electronic Music— Historical Practices. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music  Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 35, Live Electronic Music— Historical Practices from my book Electronic and Experimental music.   Playlist: LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC—HISTORICAL PRACTICES   Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:34 00:00 1.     Karlheinz Stockhausen, “Mikrophonie I” (1964) from Mikrophonie I · Mikrophonie II.   Mikrophonist 1, Johannes Fritsch; Mikrophonist 2, Harald Bojé; Electronic Filters and Potentiometers 1, Karlheinz Stockhausen; Electronic Filters and Potentiometers 2, Hugh Davies, Jaap Spek; Tam-tam, Aloys Kontarsky; Tam-tam, Fred Alings.  Brüsseler Version 1965 recorded at WDR, Cologne. 07:24 01:42 2.     AMM, “In The Realm Of Nothing Whatever” (1966) from AMMMusic 1966. Cello, Accordion, Clarinet, Transistor Radio, Lawrence Sheaff; Electric Guitar, Transistor Radio, Keith Rowe; Music by, Cardew, Prévost, Rowe, Sheaff, Gare; Percussion, Eddie Prévost; Piano, Cello, Transistor Radio, Cornelius Cardew; Tenor Saxophone, Violin, Lou Gare. Recorded on the 8th and 27th June 1966 at Sound Techniques. 13:22 09:06 3.     Musica Elettronica Viva (MEV), “SpaceCraft” (1967) from MEV 40. Mbira Thumb Piano Mounted On A Ten-litre Agip Motor Oil Can, Contact Microphones, Amplified Trumpet, Voice, Alvin Curran; Amplified Glass Plate With Attached Springs, Contact Microphones, Frederic Rzewski; Homemade Synthesizer from Electronic Organ Parts, Allan Bryant; Moog Modular Synthesizer, Contact Microphones, Voice, Richard Teitelbaum; Tenor Saxophone, Ivan Vandor; Voice, Carol Plantamura. 30:45 22:26 4.     David Tudor, “Rainforest Version One” (1968) from Rainforest. Live electronics, David Tudor, Takehisa Kosugi. Used transducers to amplify objects. Recorded by Rob Miller. 21:50 53:10 5.     Karlheinz Stockhausen, “Kurzwellen” (1968), excerpt from Festival of Hits. Composed By, Mixed By, Electronics, Filters, Potentiometers, Karlheinz Stockhausen; Electronium, Harald Bojé; Tamtam, Alfred Alings, Rolf Gehlhaar; Piano, Aloys Kontarsky; Electric Viola, Johannes G. Fritsch. This is the opening of this long work, excerpted for this strange collection of greatest “hits” by Stockhausen (you had to be in 1970 to understand this). Kurzwellen is a piece where the musicians need to improvise and react to signals they receive on randomly tuned shortwave radios. This is from the Cologne recording made in the Rhenus studio in Godorf for the Cologne Radio (WDR, Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln) on the 8th and 9th of April 1969 (53'30), which was record 2 of the original 2-record set. By the way, this ensemble also featured the Electronium Pi, made by Hohner beginning in 1952. It was a monophonic, electronic keyboard instrument and was an add-on instrument for the piano mounted under the keyboard, which is the model used by Stockhausen. His keyboardist, while Harald Bojé used the accordion-like model. 06:19 01:14:56 6.     The Music Improvisation Company, “Tuck” (1970) from The Music Improvisation Company. Electric Guitar, Derek Bailey; Live Electronics, Hugh Davies; Percussion, Jamie Muir; Soprano Saxophone, Evan Parker. 03:00 01:21:14 7.     David Tudor, “Rainforest IV” (1973) from Rainforest IV.  Composed in 1973 by David Tudor; performed by Composers Inside Electronics (David Tudor, Martin Kalve, Philip Edelstein, Ralph Jones, Bill Viola, John Driscoll). Recorded at the exhibition "Für Augen und Ohren - Von der Spieluhr zum akustischen (Environment (For eyes and ears - from the mechanical clock to the acoustic environment)" at the Akademie der Künste, Berlin, January 1980. 25:12 01:24:24 8.     Maryanne Amacher, “"Head Rhythm 1" And "Plaything 2" (1999) from Sound Characters (Making The Third Ear). Electroacoustic composer of sound installations, best known for her incorporation of otoacoustic emissions -- sounds that seem to be emanating from inside one's own head. This track plays with that concept and sets your brain up to experience itself, so to speak. 10:04 01:49:36 9.     Caroline Park, “Grain 5” (2011) from Grain. This is a cassette release by Park, often known her for generative composition work and electronic improvisations based on parameters that she defines. Recorded, performed by Caroline Park. 09:05 01:59:32 10.   Caterina Barbieri. “This Causes Consciousness To Fracture” (2017) from Patterns Of Consciousness.  Italian composer and musician from Bologna. This album was created using analog synthesis. Barbieri has said, “In Patterns of Consciousness I was interested in exploring the power of sound on our consciousness. I wanted to explore how a pattern creates a certain state of consciousness and how the gradual transformation of that pattern can affect that state of consciousness. I believe that sound is a tool for the exploration, reconfiguration and expansion of human perceptions.” I find this to be in a similar psychological vein as the Amacher work also heard in this episode. 22:44 02:08:36 11.   Sarah Davachi, “First Cadence” (2021) from Antiphonals. Composed, recorded, performed, Mellotron (bass flute, recorder, oboe), Tape Echo, Sarah Davachi. 05:48 02:31:20 12.   Asha Tamirisa, “Live Performance,”(2023) at the Waterworks 2023: Festival of Experimental Sound. Laptop synthesis, snare drums, Asha Tamirisa. Soundtrack for a video recorded by Wenhua Shi & Nick Stevens, video editing by Nick Stevens, and audio recording and mixing, Matthew Azevedo. 25:10 02:37:02   Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.

Send us a textWhat if better care starts with more trust and understanding?In this episode of CareTalk, Violet CEO Gaurang Choksi joins John Driscoll to explore why care can't be one-size-fits-all and what happens when providers actually understand the identities and experiences of the people they treat. Drawing from his journey as a gay immigrant and early leader at Oscar Health, Gaurang shares how culturally competent care leads to stronger relationships and better outcomes for the patients who've long felt unseen.

Send us a textThe FDA is charging ahead with generative AI, claiming it can cut scientific review times from days to minutes. But is this innovation or recklessness? In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams and John Driscoll debate whether the FDA's rapid deployment of AI is a smart move or a potentially dangerous shortcut.Stream our episode with FDA leader, Dr. Marty Makary, here. 

Send us a textHealth coaching is often overlooked in healthcare, but could it be the key to improving behavior change, supporting chronic care, and filling gaps left by clinical shortages? In this episode of CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered., Eugene Borukhovich, COO & Co-Founder of YourCoach, joins John Driscoll to discuss why coaching is gaining traction, how YourCoach is helping scale it, and why embracing health coaches could be critical to building a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system.

Send us a textChronic pain affects more Americans than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes combined, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and poorly managed health conditions.In this episode of the CareTalk Podcast, John Driscoll sits down with Jennie Shulkin, Founder of Override Health, to discuss how her personal experience with chronic pain led to building a virtual, team-based care model that can revolutionize pain management as we know it.

Send us a textMeasles is making a comeback, and with it comes a heated debate on vaccine mandates, public health, and personal freedom. In this episode of CareTalk, Michael F. Cannon (Director of Health Policy Studies, Cato Institute) joins hosts, David E. Williams and John Driscoll, to debate the challenges of balancing individual rights with public safety, why vaccine mandates can backfire, and how misinformation fuels the controversy. 

Send us a textIn this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll sits down with Oron Afek, CEO of Vim, to discuss how Vim is transforming healthcare by creating a smarter, more connected ecosystem for doctors and patients. Oron shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early days in the Israeli military to building a healthcare platform that integrates seamlessly with electronic health records (EHRs) to improve clinical decision-making. Learn how Vim's technology is helping doctors make better decisions at the point of care, streamlining workflows, and driving better patient outcomes, all while empowering developers to build innovative healthcare solutions.

The HealthBiz podcast is moving to the CareTalk: Healthcare Unfiltered Channel. From now on, when you want to listen to HealthBiz, head over to one of these links:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbNnvDHriDp7Xo9s6ZApple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caretalk-healthcare-unfiltered/id1532402352YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CareTalkPodcastCareTalk website  https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/ I launched the Health Business Blog exactly 20 years ago, on March 1, 2005 to provide my perspectives on healthcare business and policy. I wrote thousands of posts and started sprinkling in audio interviews with healthcare CEOs in 2007 –long before the podcast boom.  My blog became very popular and as a result I even switched the name of my healthcare consulting firm to Health Business Group to take advantage of the blog's brand equity.The biggest podcast highlight of that era came in 2014, when I interviewed all 9 candidates for Governor of Massachusetts about their plans for healthcare. It was my goal to help elevate the political debate.In 2017, I started co-hosting the CareTalk podcast with John Driscoll, then CEO of CareCentrix and now Chairman of the UConn Health System. We recorded monthly, in-person and experimented with a variety of formats.When the pandemic arrived, John and I switched to remote recording and began taping weekly. There was so much to discuss about COVID-19 and we made the most of it. Our producer, Vincent Grippi masterfully built up our show to one of the top few on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.Meanwhile, I also shifted the Health Business Blog to an all-podcast format in September 2020, about six months into the pandemic, with Dafna Williams taking over as producer. I called it the HealthBiz podcast and we released a new episode every week on all the major audio channels plus YouTube. We're now well over 200 episodes.In 2024, we tested out the idea of melding HealthBiz and CareTalk by adding HealthBiz Briefs to the CareTalk channel. The experiment was a success, generating substantial engagement.In 2025, we're going all the way by moving all of HealthBiz over to CareTalk. You can listen or subscribe using the links in the show notes.You'll now have the chance to experience HealthBiz along with a bunch of great CareTalk content, including one -on-one shows with John and me, plus John's own interviews with executives and policy leaders.So that's it for the first 20 years of the Health Business Blog and HealthBiz Podcast. I'd like to thank you, my listeners and viewers, and my producer, Dafna Williams.I'm looking forward to the next podcast chapter. I hope you'll join me for it.Meet me on CareTalk! https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/ As of March 2025 HealthBiz is part of CareTalk. Healthcare. Unfiltered and can be found at the following links: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2GTYhbNnvDHriDp7Xo9s6Z Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caretalk-healthcare-unfiltered/id1532402352 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CareTalkPodcast CareTalk website https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/ Host David E. Williams is president of healthcare strategy consulting firm Health Business Group. Episodes through March 2025 were produced by Dafna Williams.

Send us a textWhole-person care is the gold standard for treating elderly patients by delivering care where they need it when they need it, but traditional healthcare models make it tough to scale.Can value-based care and home-based medicine change that?In this episode of CareTalk, host John Driscoll speaks with Jeffrey Kang, CEO of WellBe, to explore the challenges and opportunities of geriatric care, the evolution of Medicare risk adjustment, and why integrating whole-person care into value-based models is key to keeping vulnerable patients healthier.

Send us a textA New York doctor has been indicted for prescribing abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana, sparking a legal showdown between the two states.Now, New York is striking back with a law to shield physicians. Which state will prevail?In this episode of CareTalk, hosts David E Williams and John Driscoll unpack the fight over abortion pill prescriptions and what it means for the future of reproductive rights across the country.TOPICS(0:20) Introduction(0:35) Why Did Louisiana Indict a Doctor from New York?(2:04) The Impact of Political Strategy on Healthcare(3:29) The State's Role in Abortion Policy(6:48) How New York and Abortion Advocates Are Striking Back(7:28) Understanding Laws Protecting Providers(10:09) How Trump Will Influence Abortion Policy(11:23) How Pharmacies Are Reacting to Conflicting Policies(13:22) Hope for the Future of Healthcare in America

Seventy percent of the U.S. economy relies on consumer demand, yet nearly 40 percent of Americans earn less than the cost of living. John Driscoll wants to change that.

Send us a textOpioid makers and distributors are paying over $50 billion to settle lawsuits with states and cities.But how is this settlement money being spent?And is the opioid crisis nearing an end?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore the impacts of recent opioid lawsuits and whether they could finally put an end to the crisis.TOPICS(0:30) Examining the Opioid Settlement(2:50) The Difference Between the Opioid and Tobacco Settlements(4:47) What Are the Settlement Funds Being Used For?(7:09) What's the Impact of the Opioid Settlement?(8:40) What Should States Do With Their Settlement Money?(9:06) The Waves of the Opioid Epidemic(12:50) Combating Waves of Fentanyl and Stimulants(13:53) The Pitfalls in Opioid Addiction Treatment(16:08) Preventing Opioid Addiction(18:27) The Role of Mental Health in Opioid Addiction(20:44) Avoiding Fentanyl With Test Strips

Send us a text2024 shook up the healthcare world, and 2025 is gearing up to be just as transformative.With big changes coming from the new Administration, the AI boom taking healthcare by storm, and the rapid rise of GLP-1s, next year is shaping up to be a wild ride.Join David E. Williams and John Driscoll on CareTalk as they dust off their crystal ball and explore what's in store for healthcare in 2025!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:30) Sponsorship(1:50) Thank You to Our Audience(2:47) Predictions for GLP-1s(8:28) The Rise of AI in Healthcare(12:12) How the New Administration Will Affect Public Health(15:05) Healthcare on the Defense(18:54) Boosting Primary and Value-Based Care(22:06) The Growth of the Healthcare Market

Send us a textAdministrative hassles and mountains of paperwork remain some of the biggest challenges in healthcare today.Every day, critical time and resources are diverted from doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to navigate inefficient prior authorizations and overwhelming paperwork. Isn't it time we find a better solution?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Anterior Founder and CEO Abdel Mahmoud to explore the burden of administrative tasks on healthcare and how AI can bring clarity and efficiency to the chaos.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:28) Sponsorship(1:40) Dr. Abdel Mahmoud's Military Experience(3:05) The Personal Journey of Dr. Abdel Mahmoud(5:35) Understanding Large Language Models(7:59) The Journey of Anterior(10:49) AI's Role in Managed Care(14:22) How Anterior is Different(15:52) How Anterior Uses Language Learning Models(20:27) The Future of Anterior(22:42) Using AI as Support(24:01) How Anterior Differentiates from the Competition(26:15) The Future of AI in Healthcare

Send us a textPrimary care is the foundation of a strong healthcare system, but it faces mounting challenges, from workforce shortages to reimbursement struggles. Is advanced primary care the solution and what would that model look like?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Dr. Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer of Humana, to explore the critical role of primary care and how it must evolve to meet the growing demands of patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:21) Intro(0:34) Sponsorship(2:05) The Advantages of Primary Care(3:51) Understanding Primary Care(5:06) Why Is Primary Care Struggling(6:55) The Current State of Primary Care(7:57) How Primary Care Is Changing(10:18) The Promise of Care Coordination in Primary Care(12:51) What Does Advanced Primary Care Look Like(15:20) Measuring Success in Primary Care(18:32) What Is Direct Primary Care(19:51) The State of Medicare Managed Care(23:43) Why Are Primary Care Physicians Unhappy

Send us a textGLP-1 medications like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic are taking the market by storm.With demand soaring, many patients are realizing these medications are either not being covered or simply too expensive.Is this all due to provider greed or is the issue more complicated?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss how the growing demand for weight-loss drugs is creating a conundrum for providers, forcing them to decide between avoiding the costs associated with at-risk patients or investing upfront for long-term savings.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:38) Sponsorship(2:06) Obesity in America(2:40) The State of Insurance Coverage for GLP-1s(3:27) Background on Obesity Drugs(4:45) Formation of GLP-1 Use(7:20) The Cost Conundrum of Weight-Loss Drugs(10:16) How Insurance Impacts Weight-Loss Drug Coverage(11:30) Understanding Adverse Selection(14:30) How Insurers Prevent Coverage(15:04) Decisions on Weight-Loss Drug Coverage(16:07) What Makes GLP-1s Unique for Cost Coverage(18:00) Will Weight-Loss Drugs Become Cheaper?(21:22) Medicare's Role in Weight-Loss Drugs(22:17) Examining Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs

Send us a textWhat if you could get personalized medical solutions tailored exactly to your needs, diagnosis, and even genetics?Personalized medicine may have sounded like a pipe dream a few years ago, but it's fast becoming a major sector of the industry.In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Bradley Bostic, Founder and CEO of hc1 and managing director at Health Cloud Capital, to explore how diagnostics and AI are transforming personalized healthcare through data-driven innovation.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:16) Intro(0:32) Sponsorship(2:11) Congratulations to Marty Makary(2:51) How Important Is Lab Testing for Healthcare?(4:38) Going Beyond Basic Lab Data(7:49) How Tests Lead Into Personalized Medicine(10:41) Looking at Data More Effectively(15:00) Will Changes in the Healthcare System Affect Lab Data?

Vaccine stocks are falling after President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Secretary of Health and Human Services. Former Walgreens Boots Alliance executive, John Driscoll, shares his concerns about the potential impact and what it could mean for the future of healthcare policy. Home Depot CEO, Ted Decker, discusses how inflation is hitting consumers and how the company is responding to the pressure. Plus, Ark Invest's Cathie Wood discusses her bet on Tesla and what she thinks Elon Musk's new role in government could mean for the company - and for the future of innovation in the U.S.John Driscoll - 02:24Ted Decker - 13:11Cathie Wood - 30:29In this episode:Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese

Send us a textWith the election decided and over, Americans are looking at Republicans to make good on their campaign promises.One important promise to voters was to make America healthy again.But what does this agenda entail?And what impacts can we expect to see in healthcare?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss the framework of Make America Healthy Again, covering what they have right, what they have wrong, and how it is set to change healthcare.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:32) Sponsorship(1:59) Positives of Make America Healthy Again(3:31) Examining Chronic Disease Rates(4:54) Framework of Chronic Diseases(5:56) Health Policies on Pollution(7:02) The Gun Safety Epidemic(8:08) Government Regulations and Health Track Record(9:16) Contradictions in Make America Healthy Again(12:04) Hope for Change in American Healthcare

Send us a textReceiving a rare genetic disease diagnosis for yourself or a loved one is devastating news, especially when the diagnosed is a child.For families, navigating the challenges of these diagnoses requires more than just medical care, it takes a strong, compassionate support system.In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Effie Parks, advocate and host of the Once Upon a Gene podcast, to dive into the critical role of community during a rare disease diagnosis and the strong support system that has developed around parenting those afflicted.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:36) Sponsorship(1:52) Welcome Effie Parks(2:31) Effie Parks' Journey into the Rare Disease Community(4:31) Why Effie Parks Started Once Upon a Gene(6:18) Advice to Families in the Rare Disease Community(7:12) Grappling with Grief and Guilt(10:45) Understanding Why We Experience Guilt(12:18) Examining Healthcare Policies That Impact Rare Diseases(14:43) How Healthcare Professionals Can Be More Sensitive to Families(16:27) Building a Supportive Rare Disease Community(18:19) Advice for Government Agencies When Approaching Rare Disease Policy(20:09) Engaging Patients and Families in Healthcare Policy(20:50) How the Entire Healthcare Ecosystem Can Become More Involved(22:46) Creating a Virtual Event for the Rare Disease Community(24:20) Areas of Hope in Rare Diseases

I did this interview with John Driscoll, co-author of Pay the People! Why Fair Pay is Good for Business and Great for America, earlier this week, assuming that Harris would lose the election. And let's be clear: she did lose an election that should have been eminently winnable. Driscoll spelt it out clearly in a powerful The Hill article last week about how raising the minimum wage is the key to the White House for Harris. The problem with Harris, and most of the Democratic party, is their failure to offer a coherent and politically sellable economic alternative to Trumpism. John Driscoll and his group of successful business leaders at Patriotic Millionaires offer that alternative. It's not socialism, but it is an undisguised and unapologetic attempt to recognize the economic predicament of the American working class and to resurrect the American Dream by leveling the playing field. That's the way to defeat Trumpism. Not by smiling inanely and saying nothing.John Driscoll chairs the Waystar Corporation and is a senior advisor at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Previously, he was CEO at CareCentrix, president of Castlight, group president at Medco, and SVP at Oxford Health Plans. John also served as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and is a longtime board member of the Alliance for Hunger and The Patriotic Millionaires. The co-author, with Morris Pearl, of Pay the People! (The New Press), he lives in Stamford, Connecticut.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textMedical gaslighting is when a provider shirks a patient's concerns and leaves them without a diagnosis or treatment plan.Unfortunately, this experience is all too common for patients, especially women.So, how can patients tackle the problem and get the care they need?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll meet with guest Ilana Jacqueline, patient advocate and author of “Medical Gaslighting,” to discuss why medical gaslighting occurs and what patients can do to get the care they deserve.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS:(0:21) Sponsorship(1:40) Meet Ilana Jacqueline(2:21) Ilana Jacqueline's Experience with Medical Gaslighting(5:51) How Women Experience Medical Gaslighting(7:34) The Consequences of Medical Bias(9:54) Why We Need a Guide to Combat Medical Gaslighting(11:36) How Patients Should Handle Undiagnosed Conditions(13:26) Recognizing the Signs of Medical Gaslighting(15:18) The Moment Ilana Jacqueline Took Control of Her Health Journey(17:14) Bringing Awareness of Gaslighting to Providers(19:30) Approaching Pain Management as a Patient(22:50) Do Medical Providers Actually Review Feedback?

Send us a textIt's no secret that medical drug prices have been out of control for most Americans.However, one hospital group has a novel idea to control drug spending.Blue Shield of California is bypassing PBMs by negotiating directly with the manufacturer of a biosimilar for Humira.Is this a one-off experiment or the start of a bigger trend that can drive industry-wide impact?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss these price negotiation tactics and what they see as the long-term results of Blue Shield of California's attempt to lower pharmaceutical prices.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:34) Sponsorship(1:50) Understanding the Complex Nature of Deals with PBMs(2:40) Examining the Humira Deal(3:18) Is the Humira Deal a Trend in Healthcare?(5:43) Will Deals Like Humira Lower Drug Costs?(7:30) Will Patients See Lower Drug Costs?(9:58) How PBMs Factor into Lowering Drug Costs(11:58) The Investor's Perspective on the Blue Shield Deal(13:20) How Patients Factor into Drug Negotiations(16:48) Exploring Cost Plus's Pricing Deals(20:30) PBMs, Inflation, and the Future of Drug Costs

Send us a textThis year's hurricane season is battering states across the country, and the healthcare supply chain is feeling the pressure.Making matters worse, Hurricane Helene has just crippled a North Carolina factory responsible for producing 60% of the IV fluids used in U.S. hospitals.Will the healthcare supply chain buckle under the weight?And how will patient care be impacted nationwide?In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, David Williams and John Driscoll explore how recent natural disasters affect our healthcare system and medical supply chains—and what these disruptions reveal about the long-term need for stronger disaster preparedness.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

Send us a textA lot can be learned by monitoring individual customer service calls, analyzing patient experience, and optimizing call performance, but a systemic and scalable approach has always seemed out of reach.But new AI technologies are flipping the script on this age-old roadblock.In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll are joined by Amy Brown, CEO of Authenticx, to explore how AI can improve patient experiences, efficiently gather and analyze data from call centers, and what the future of AI in healthcare holds.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:23) Sponsorship(1:58) Taking on Patient Experiences in Healthcare(3:54) How Has the Patient Experience Evolved After COVID?(6:06) Why Aren't We in the Golden Age of Patient Experience?(9:28) What Is the Eddy Effect?(12:33) How to Improve Customer Service in Healthcare?(14:08) Improving Prescription Renewal Processes(16:38) Structuring Solutions for Patient Experiences(20:52) Technology's Role in Improving Patient Experiences(24:24) Why Was Amy Brown Skeptical of AI?(25:24) How Can Call Centers Operate Differently with AI?(28:23) Getting at the Ground Truth of Patient Needs

Send us a textBlind spots in our thinking and decision-making are an inevitable part of the human experience. But what does this mean in the context of medicine?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore these challenges with guest Dr. Marty Makary, author of Blind Spots, delving into our natural resistance to new ideas, the impact of these tendencies on healthcare, and strategies for addressing blind spots in modern medicine.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:25) Sponsorship(2:01) What got Dr. Makary into Medical Blind Spots?(3:40) The Biggest Blind Spots in Medicine(5:26) Looking Into the Questionable Data Around HRT and Cancer(7:48) Where did Peanut Allergies Come From?(10:08) Do Eggs Cause Heart Attacks?(12:32) Understanding Dietary Cholesterol (13:47) How to Reestablish Trust Between Patients and the Medical Community(16:19) Exploring Historical Blind Spots(18:19) How Human Nature Affects Medical Progress(22:49) What Blind Spots will There be in the Future?(25:00) How Should Patients Approach Blind Spots in Medicine?

Send us a textChances are you've been hit with a medical bill far more expensive than you expected.If so, you're not alone.In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll dive into the complex, confusing, and often painful world of medical billing, discussing how you can protect yourself from unethical and erroneous charges.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS:(0:24) Sponsorship(1:26) Why You Never Know How Much Your Medical Bill Will Cost(2:29) How Complex Healthcare Systems Confuse Billing(3:16) Why You Should Contest Your Bill(5:45) Can Extroverts Demand Lower Medical Costs?(8:11) Examining Itemized Billing(9:06) How the Biden Administration is Fighting for Medical Cost Transparency(10:00) Can you Plan for Medical Expenses?(11:55) Understanding Medical Bill Payment Plans(13:47) Doctors, Insurance, and Your Role in Medical Billing

Send us a textThere's no doubt that physicians who take money from pharmaceutical companies prescribe more expensive drugs.But is that really best for patients? And what are the real dangers of these financial incentives? In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams and John Driscoll talk with Dr. Aaron Mitchell, a genitourinary medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about the precarious role of financial incentives on physician behavior.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:22) Sponsorship: BetterHelp(1:44) Why Should We Care About Incentives in Healthcare?(2:40) The Nature of Relationships Between Doctors and Pharma(4:48) The Average Size of Incentives(6:53) The Impact of Incentives on Prescribing Patterns(7:45) How Pharma Justifies Financial Incentives(12:05) When Financial Incentives Lead to Prescribing Worse Drugs(14:44) A Doctor's Perspective on the Ethics of Incentives (17:31) Branded Drugs Versus Unbranded Drugs(20:26) How Doctors Have Reacted to Findings on Financial Incentives (23:26) Should Patients be Afraid of Getting the Wrong Drug?(27:15) What's Next for Dr. Aaron Mitchell?

John Driscoll is the Democrat nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana’s eastern district, which has been a Republican stronghold since 1977. He faces Republican Nominee Troy Downing in November for the seat. Driscoll’s career has taken him […] The post John Driscoll – Democratic Candidate for U.S. House District 2 first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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Fundamentals of Sales In this engaging episode, Chris Do speaks with John Driscoll, CEO and co-founder of Naked Development. John shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his childhood entrepreneurial ventures to becoming an early adopter of mobile apps. They discuss foundational sales skills, the importance of being genuine and honest in business, and how to cultivate trust with clients. John also dives into the philosophy behind his company and the significance of knowing your customer intimately for effective inbound marketing. Check out today's guest, John Driscoll: ➤ LinkedIn | Website Check out The Futur: ➤ Website | Courses | LinkedIn | Podcasts ➤ Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Check out Chris Do: ➤ Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter ➤ TikTok | Threads | Zaap | Clubhouse | Behance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guiding Light alum John Driscoll sat down in The Locher Room to look back at his time playing Henry “Coop” Bradshaw. Surprising John during our conversation is Guiding Light's Beth Chamberlin.John joined Guiding Light in September 2004 and played the role until that fateful car crash in 2009. John has been serving our country actively in the National Guard for the past 12 years and when he is not deployed, he works as a Defense Contractor.Don't miss the chance to catch up with John, thank him for his service and hear about his greatest role to date as Dad to his son, Wesley. 

Send us a Text Message.Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has positioned herself as a strong advocate for female reproductive rights and progressive policies.As she seeks to distinguish herself from the former president, does her stance on broader healthcare issues change as well?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' views and potential future policies on everything from reproductive freedom to drug pricing and access to care.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk  and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.TOPICS(0:23) BetterHelp Sponsorship(1:30) Why Kamala Harris Matters for Healthcare(2:10) Understanding Kamala's Role in Healthcare as VP(3:04) The Impacts of Overturning Roe vs. Wade(4:29) Looking at the Rights Associated with Reproductive Freedoms(5:10) Women's Views on Abortion Access(6:46) Looking at Harris' Wider Healthcare Policy(7:39) The Problems with Prenatal Care in the U.S(10:17) How Harris Will Tackle Discrimination in Healthcare(11:46) Grappling with Pharmaceutical Pricing(13:02) What will Harris' Impact be on Medicare and Healthcare Mergers?(14:38) How J.D. Vance Contrasts with Kamala Harris on Healthcare Policy(17:26) Will Kamala Harris Implement Universal Healthcare?(19:36) Will Harris' Stances on Healthcare Have an Impact on Her Electability?

Send us a Text Message.With JD Vance recently announced as Trump's running mate, many are seeking answers to where he stands on issues such as the opioid crisis, abortion, access to care, and the overall healthcare industry.Does his record, opinions, and voting history provide insights into his potential impacts if elected as vice president?In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore how JD Vance's views could impact his campaign and what a potential vice presidency might mean for the future of healthcare policy and reform.TOPICS0:19 Sponsorship1:24 Who is JD Vance?2:23 How will JD Vance impact healthcare policy?4:30 Understanding Vance's views on abortion5:40 How will Trump's governing style mesh with Vance?6:57 Understand possible policies on DACA and healthcare8:08 Vance's history with the opioid crisis8:59 Why was Vance picked as Trump's running mate9:41 Revisiting the East Palestine disasterThis episode is brought to you by Matrix Medical Network. Matrix Medical Network is an independent, at-scale provider of comprehensive in-home health assessments. The company's national network of nearly 3,000 clinicians delivers comprehensive, personalized care for Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial patients across all 50 states.Care visits include diagnostic testing, risk identification, medication management, and tailored lifestyle improvement plans.Download Matrix Medical Network's White Paper: "Improving Health Equity Through Whole-Person Care"

Send us a Text Message.Recent political events have brought mental and cognitive health into the national spotlight.As more Americans confront mental health crises, the urgency for both heightened attention and effective treatment solutions has never been greater.According to MentalHealthAmerica, nearly 20% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which translates to approximately 50 million Americans.In our latest episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll welcome Patrick J. Kennedy for a compelling discussion on the complex and escalating challenges of mental health in the US, exploring their intersections with current political events and insights from his new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.TOPICS1:03 Understanding the President's Decision to Step Down6:00 Holding our Leaders to a Standard of Cognitive Competence7:50 The Momentous Opportunity of New Mental Health Rulings12:43 Profiles in Mental Health Courage14:29 Has the Public Understanding of Mental Health Needs Changed?17:10 Critical Conversations of Early Treatment Needs18:45 What is the Role of Employers in Mental Health21:06 Looking to Global Solutions for Mental Health Treatment23:50 The Role of Tech in Mental Health Care26:35 Patrick J Kennedy's Role in Mental Health Advocacy This episode is brought to you by Matrix Medical Network.  Matrix Medical Network is an independent, at-scale provider of comprehensive in-home health assessments. The company's national network of nearly 3,000 clinicians delivers comprehensive, personalized care for Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial patients across all 50 states. Care visits include diagnostic testing, risk identification, medication management, and tailored lifestyle improvement plans.Download Matrix Medical Network's White Paper: "Improving Health Equity Through Whole-Person Care"

John Driscoll is the CEO and Co-founder of Naked Development, a California-based mobile app development and creative agency known for helping clients tackle significant industry challenges. With a history of entrepreneurship spanning over two decades, John leads a team skilled in bringing innovative app ideas to life. Under his leadership since 2018, Naked Development has amassed over 3.7 million app downloads, launched over 327 apps, and facilitated a staggering $96.5 million in client fundraising. John's expertise in strategizing eight-figure exits and attracting prestigious clientele, including PGA, UPS, Bank of America, and figures like Peter Thiel, cements his reputation in the tech and entrepreneurship communities. In this episode… Can innovative mobile app development make a significant difference for startups seeking to solve big problems? Do strategies exist for these companies to attract investments and navigate toward successful exits? How can relationships with high-profile clients be attracted and maintained? Seasoned entrepreneur John Driscoll dives into how his company has become a cutting-edge mobile app firm, elevating startups from idea to investment. With a focus on app development since the inception of Apple's App Store, he shares the importance of problem-solving in technology and the power of strategic partnerships. As an experienced entrepreneur, he emphasizes the role of a founder's grit and the intricacies of investor relationships in catalyzing startup success. Naked Development's journey to over 3.7 million app downloads and $96.5 million raised for clients is a testament to its innovative outlook and excellence in follow-through. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews John Driscoll, Co-founder and CEO of Naked Development, about achieving success in the app marketplace. John explains how Naked Development addresses big problems through technology and apps, the common misconceptions founders have about attracting investors and raising funds, and the crucial milestone of recognizing the staying power of native apps.

Send us a Text Message.AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in healthcare as providers look to cut costs and speed up patient response times.However, a study by the Pew Research Center found that 57% of patients say using artificial intelligence to diagnose diseases and recommend treatments would worsen the patient-provider relationship.So how does AI bridge the disconnect between effective patient care and streamlined operations?Join us for this week's Care Talk episode as David E. Williams and John Driscoll meet with Israel Krush, co-founder of Hyro, to discuss how they're revolutionizing conversational AI and improving the AI experience in healthcare. TOPICS:0:55 How chatbots relate to healthcare2:45 What are the advantages and challenges of chat boxes?5:07 The role of empathy in chat boxes7:50 What is responsible AI?10:04 How healthcare AI differs from other AI systems13:48 Experts' thoughts on responsible AI15:15 How AI can tap into medical knowledge16:48 How AI can find new treatments19:23 Why nurses are raising the alarm on AI

Send us a Text Message.A recent Supreme Court ruling has granted local officials the authority to arrest homeless individuals found sleeping in public spaces.According to Security.com, the number of homeless Americans has risen to over half a million and shows no signs of slowing down.With homelessness growing nationwide, what will be the impact of this decision?Will it effectively reduce homelessness by directing unhoused individuals to local resources?Or does it represent a harsh and unusual punishment that criminalizes homelessness?In this week's episode of CareTalk, hosts David E. Williams and John Driscoll explore the implications of this landmark ruling and its far-reaching effects on affected individuals and communities nationwide.TOPICS0:52 What is the new ruling on homeless encampments?3:11 How will other recent rulings affect healthcare?3:53 How should cities and states grapple with the homelessness crisis?4:55 Are homeless people still receiving care?6:15 Why do homeless people need easy access to care?7:20 What is the impact of relocating homeless people?10:48 How many homeless people are there nationwide?13:30 Should housing be classified as healthcare?16:06 Can recent rulings help with homelessness?

Brian chats with entrepreneur and mobile app pioneer John Driscoll. As the co-founder and CEO of Naked Development, John and his team are rewriting the rules of mobile app development, raising the bar for innovation and creativity. John shares invaluable insights on the courage, patience, and perseverance needed to navigate the unpredictable to succeed in business. He also debunks the myth of overnight success. Episode Highlights Mission-driven businesses pick their fight. John believes you shouldn't start a business unless you have a mission because having a true mission is like picking a fight. To be successful, companies should have a point of view that influences how they see the world and, as a result, how they connect with their target audience. “Your company, whatever it's doing, is connected to that point of view,” John said. “You have to point whatever you're doing at a group of people, and by definition if you're pointing at a group, you're not pointing at the rest of them. It's exclusion on purpose.” Have the courage to niche yourself out. John often uses the expression “niche yourself out” as a way to convey the importance of having an authentic point of view that connects with your target audience. Niching yourself out as a company takes real courage because, by definition, not everyone is going to agree with your decisions. “Whether it's calling your company Naked, like I did, or something else, you are going to have people who disagree,” John said. “That might even be your family -- it was for me -- and you have to just be okay with it. You have to expect it.” Fire bullets before cannonballs. Many entrepreneurs struggle with when to move out of the research phase and into getting experience. After all, being an entrepreneur is all about managing risk, and while risk can be transferred, it cannot be eliminated, so it's best to get real-world experience as quickly as you can. “A lot of people think they can curb their risk by doing more research upfront,” John said. “I'm not anti-research, but I am anti-waiting. You don't get the rewards without the risk.” One strategy to prioritize gaining real-world experience is to fire bullets before cannonballs, an expression that John borrowed from John Collins. The phrase encapsulates trying something small first before you go all in on an idea. “I've blown it many times, where I've gone in and done the whole thing,” John said. “When you do that, and you get it wrong, whatever mistake you had made is compounded. Normally, if something works small, it'll work big.” Real success requires patience. A very common mistake that John sees among young founders is impatience. He says many young entrepreneurs have an idea in their head of what success looks like, which is often overnight success. However, he believes overnight success is a myth. “Instagram is probably one of the biggest overnight successes you could mention,” John said. “The founders started Instagram, and a year or two later had a billion dollar exit. That's incredible, intense growth, but people forget to mention the app, Burbn, that the founders had started before Instagram and completely trashed. Even that example of overnight success still took time.” Resources + Links “Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs” by Jim Collins The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance by Tom Brady Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell John Driscoll: Website, LinkedIn Naked Development: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Brian Thompson Financial: Website, Newsletter, Podcast Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Send us a Text Message.Concerns are mounting in Terre Haute, Indiana, following the recent merger of two major hospitals.In Q1 2024, hospital mergers and acquisitions reached their highest point since 2020, with 20 deals totaling $12 billion, according to Kaufman Hall.What implications will these mergers, including this one, have for patients and the healthcare industry as a whole?Join us for the latest episode of the CareTalk Podcast, featuring David E. Williams and John Driscoll, as they delve into the impact of this recent merger and similar developments on healthcare nationwide.TOPICS:0:54 Why What's Going on in Terre Haute Matters"2:05 The Rising Number of Medical Consolidations"3:35 Why Medical Monopolies Are Concerning"4:59 What Is COPA?"6:04 How Hospitals Are Adapting and Changing"8:50 Are There Any Benefits to Consolidation?"14:45 Explaining the Terre Haute Merger"16:10 Are Mergers Worse for Patients?"

Send us a Text Message.Just a few short years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, leaving economies in tatters, claiming millions of lives, and fundamentally altering the world as we knew it. Yet, scarcely after the dust settled from that crisis, virologists are now raising urgent concerns.The specter of the bird flu looms large as it breaches the species barrier, with an alarming number of cows falling victim, and a recent human transmission case being confirmed.With a nearly 50% mortality rate according to @Yale Medicine, the bird flu is making global headlines.In the face of these developments, the question begs: how concerned should we be?Tune in to the latest episode of @CareTalk, featuring discussions with @David E. Williams and @John Driscoll, alongside guest @Rick Bright, Former Head of the @Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, as they delve into the escalating fears surrounding a potential new pandemic and the tangible threats posed by the bird flu.TOPICS(2:14) The last pandemic and sounding the alarm on Covid (5:41) What is the bird flu?(10:12) Why should Americans care about the bird flu?(13:16) Who's most at risk for contracting the bird flu?(15:48) How viruses and the bird flu evolve(17:55) Can we prevent the next pandemic?(20:44) The dangers of a slow response to bird flu(23:13) Screening and testing for the bird flu(25:06) How worried should we be about the bird flu?

John Driscoll is running in the Democratic Primary for the Eastern District U.S. House seat. This bio is taken from the Ballotpedia profile, as Driscoll does not have a campaign website. He does, however, have a blogspot that has some recent […] The post Eastern District Democrat John Driscoll Running for Congress first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Caron Treatment Centers' President and CEO John Driscoll answers questions about the alarming increase in opioid overdoses, newer treatment options, and his vision moving forward as the president of Caron.      Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts. Caron and its affiliates are neither responsible nor liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising out of or relating in any way to the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein or any hyperlinked website. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein, and/or hyperlinked websites is to stop using the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts or hyperlinked websites. Please be advised that the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be protected by federal and international copyright or other laws, and your right to reprint, republish, modify, reproduce, or distribute the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be limited accordingly.

Parents whose children are dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions talk about remaining hopeful during the toughest times. Caron Treatment Centers' President and CEO John Driscoll joins the parent support group meeting.      Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates. Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts. Caron and its affiliates are neither responsible nor liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising out of or relating in any way to the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein or any hyperlinked website. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein, and/or hyperlinked websites is to stop using the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts or hyperlinked websites. Please be advised that the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be protected by federal and international copyright or other laws, and your right to reprint, republish, modify, reproduce, or distribute the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be limited accordingly.

PJ talks to Cork teacher John Driscoll who says foreign postings and housing shortages will cause a massive crunch soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, I'm joined by John Driscoll, founder and CEO of Naked Development, a leader in app creation and creative strategies. We dive into what sets Naked Ventures apart, emphasizing user-first design and the importance of having a team filled with the right talent. Our discussion covers the unique approach to hiring, aiming to find individuals truly meant for their roles, and how to navigate the competitive tech landscape with a focus on business goals. We also discuss managing and evolving visionary projects, inspired by lessons from tech legends like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates. Highlighting leadership, we explore the value of empathy in the workplace and the personal pride in family achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever thought of building an app?   This show is brought to you by SmartCookie Media where we provide end-to-end podcast production and VIP Day marketing services. Book a complimentary content session and ask for our free podcast checklist here.   After building a medical software app for a company that sold for somewhere in the millions, John and his business partner, Jason, knew they needed to change directions. Now, they focus on helping startups bring their ideas to life, filtering through hundreds of pitches to find the ones with the most potential.   And you won't want to miss the part where he tells us about how one app solves dating problems for both Republicans and maybe even Democrats.   John Driscoll has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years with several successful ventures to his name. He is the innovative mind behind Naked Development, a cutting-edge mobile app development firm and creative agency based in Irvine, CA. Among his list of clients are Bank of America, Hyundai, Wells Fargo, the PGA of America, the American Red Cross, and many more.     Get Weekly Tools to Build Your Business (for free!): The Entrepreneur's Toolkit Connect with Nicole: Nicole Schmied Linkedin; @Nicole Schmied Get Your Data-Driven Marketing Strategy: SmartCookie Media FREE: Content Strategy Session Work with John: Naked Development Have a story to tell? Signup here: www.serialentrepreneurshow.com

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the Pharma and Biotech world. In our first news, Walgreens has appointed Mary Langowski as the new president of its U.S. healthcare segment, replacing John Driscoll. Molina Healthcare has reported a loss of 500,000 members due to redeterminations, but expects proposed 2025 rates to boost its benchmark rate. UnitedHealth's COO, Dirk McMahon, is retiring after two decades at the company. The American Hospital Association (AHA) has called for more payer oversight in resolving disputes over surprise medical bills.Moving on to the next news, Amgen, Roche, and Pfizer are looking to enter the GLP-1 weight loss market, challenging Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. These companies are developing their own versions of diabetes and weight loss drugs. Smaller biotech companies have also shown promising results in clinical trials with their own GLP-1 agonists. Amgen, Roche, and Pfizer are currently in the clinical stages of developing their GLP-1 receptor agonists and could soon enter the weight loss and obesity markets.In financial news, Eli Lilly has reported revenue of over $9.3 billion in Q4 2023, surpassing expectations. The company credits the strong performance to the demand for their weight-loss drug Zepbound and the diabetes treatment Mounjaro. Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced positive results for its cystic fibrosis triple combination therapy in two randomized controlled trials. GlaxoSmithKline's Blenrep combination therapy also achieved a phase III win in multiple myeloma. Novartis has acquired German biotech company MorphoSys to strengthen its oncology portfolio. Bristol Myers Squibb highlighted their comprehensive approach to cancer research.Shifting gears to regulatory news, the FDA panel has recommended new standards for pulse oximeters due to concerns of bias. Cardinal Health has expanded its recall of Monoject syringes due to compatibility problems. The FDA is planning to reclassify most high-risk in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) to ease the path for clearance. Edwards has received FDA approval for the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement treatment. ECRI has identified usability challenges for at-home devices and inadequate device cleaning instructions as top health technology hazards.Finally, several biopharmaceutical companies are focusing on neuroinflammation as a potential target for treating Alzheimer's disease. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid pain drug, VX-548, recently failed in a Phase III trial. Bristol Myers Squibb takes a comprehensive approach to cancer research. Takeda's immunoglobulin therapy for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has been approved by the FDA. Novartis has dropped a blood cancer asset after disappointing Phase III results. Merck's Keytruda has achieved Phase III wins in kidney and bladder cancer. BMS's Opdivo has failed in a late-stage kidney cancer trial.These developments indicate positive progress in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the areas of cancer treatment and rare diseases like cystic fibrosis. Companies continue to innovate and strive for breakthrough therapies that can improve patient outcomes.Thank you for listening to Pharma and Biotech Daily. Stay tuned for more updates in the world of Pharma and Biotech.

Gas Money Mentions #22: John Driscoll In this insightful episode of our entrepreneurial podcast, hosts Robert and Austin sit down with John Driscoll, the pioneering Founder and CEO of Naked Development, an award-winning app development powerhouse based in Irvine, California. Recognized as the #1 App Development Company in Los Angeles by Clutch in 2021, Naked Development is renowned for its comprehensive services spanning app creation, creative solutions, social advertising, and impactful product launches. With over 3.7 million app downloads, $96.5 million raised for clients, and 327 apps successfully launched, John's expertise is unparalleled. Dive deep into a discussion that's a goldmine for aspiring young entrepreneurs and seasoned business minds alike. Learn how Naked Development's visionary leader propelled his company to the forefront of the app industry, his strategies for fostering startup growth, and the secrets behind securing funding and preparing for business exits. John also sheds light on the importance of meticulous company vetting, the balance between consultancy and development, and the journey that led him to spearhead Naked Development. Whether you're curious about the creative spark behind Naked Dev, seeking wisdom on early-stage startup growth, or looking for recommendations to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit, this episode is your gateway to mastering the art of app development and business growth. Tune in now and empower your entrepreneurial journey with the game-changing insights of John Driscoll and Naked Development! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohndriscoll Learn more about Naked Dev: https://nakeddev.com/ Learn more about Gas Money: https://gasmoney.app --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidegasmoney/support