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The End of Us: A Story of Death, Deception and China’s Deadly Grip on US Healthcare by Tony Paquin https://www.amazon.com/End-Us-Deception-Chinas-Healthcare/dp/B0CPWVGBCS In 2020, Tony Paquin's small medical supply company faced an impossible task—fulfilling a federal contract to procure one billion needles and syringes for America's COVID-19 vaccination effort. What followed was a high-stakes battle against cutthroat factory owners, shady middlemen, relentless scammers, and even the Chinese Communist Party itself. Through this ordeal, Paquin uncovered a dangerous truth: America's dependence on China and foreign sources for life-saving drugs, medical supplies, and high-tech devices is a ticking time bomb. Nearly everything that keeps Americans alive is manufactured overseas—often under the control of a geopolitical rival. The End of Us is more than a real-life thriller. It's an urgent wake-up call about a critical national security threat—one that could be weaponized in a future conflict. With firsthand insights from inside the global supply chain, Paquin exposes the hidden dangers of America's medical dependence and lays out what must be done to reclaim control before it's too late. About the author Tony Paquin is an acclaimed author, serial entrepreneur, and authority in the healthcare industry, known for pioneering Retail Healthcare. With over thirty years of experience leading public and private companies to groundbreaking achievements, Tony’s work has consistently focused on the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business innovation. His first book, “The Retail Healthcare Revolution,” established Tony as a forward-thinking voice in healthcare, proposing transformative business models that combine retail strategies with healthcare services. His insights into enhancing patient engagement and leveraging digital health technologies have influenced practitioners and policymakers alike.

This episode explores the U.S. healthcare system as viewed through the experiences of older adults, drawing from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America data. The discussion highlights how older adults rely heavily on the healthcare system due to chronic conditions and ongoing care needs, while often navigating challenges such as affordability concerns, complex insurance coverage, and fragmented care. It  also examines how these experiences reveal gaps in access, care coordination, and patient-centered services, and what they mean for policymakers and healthcare leaders working to build a system that better supports a rapidly aging population.

Lumos Diagnostics CEO Doug Ward joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's recent achievement of CLIA waiver status and the growing adoption of its FebriDx® rapid diagnostic test across the United States. Ward said FebriDx® is now being used at more than 100 healthcare locations across 18 states, including urgent care clinics, primary care practices, concierge medicine providers, and collegiate health centers. The rapid point-of-care test uses a simple fingerstick blood sample to help clinicians differentiate between bacterial infections and non-bacterial causes of illness, supporting faster treatment decisions and reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. The rollout follows the company's receipt of CLIA waiver status, which significantly expands access to the test by allowing its use in a wider range of healthcare settings. As respiratory infections remain highly seasonal, Lumos is currently focused on onboarding new customers, integrating FebriDx® into clinical workflows, and preparing healthcare providers ahead of the upcoming respiratory season. Ward noted that establishing reimbursement pathways remains a key priority. The company reported that more than 90% of submitted reimbursement claims have been paid to date, with average payments exceeding the Medicare benchmark of US$41.38 per test. Lumos is using the traditionally slower spring and summer testing period to build market awareness, support pilot programs, expand customer adoption, and further demonstrate the clinical and economic value of FebriDx® in real-world healthcare environments. Management believes the growing adoption of FebriDx® highlights increasing demand for rapid, actionable diagnostic tools that can improve patient care, support antibiotic stewardship efforts, and enhance operational efficiency at the point of care. #proactiveinvestors #lumosdiagnosticsholdings #asx #ldx #otc #ldxhf #FebriDx #PointOfCare #HealthcareInnovation #Diagnostics #PointOfCareTesting #MedicalTechnology #AntibioticStewardship #Healthcare #RapidTesting #MedTech

In this timely episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan sits down with Dr. Alex Isakov, Medical Director of the Emory Grady EMS Biosafety Transport Program, to explore the unique healthcare challenges presented by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With eleven U.S. cities preparing to welcome visitors from 48 countries, the conversation digs into how the influx of international travelers brings both excitement and a complex spectrum of public health considerations. Dr. Isakov sheds light on the heightened vigilance required of frontline healthcare personnel, emphasizing the increased likelihood of encountering diseases not routinely seen in the United States, from vector-borne illnesses like malaria and dengue to the risks of global outbreaks such as measles or norovirus. The discussion also broadens beyond infectious diseases, touching on the operational demands that mass gatherings impose on health systems, including the management of injuries, heat illness, and crowd-related incidents. Dr. Isakov and Jill offer practical advice for both travelers and providers, highlighting the importance of vaccination, hand hygiene, and staying informed about evolving health risks. They stress the need for preparedness not just within host cities but nationwide, as World Cup attendees are expected to venture far beyond stadiums, making readiness a shared responsibility. As the countdown to kickoff continues, this episode offers essential insights for anyone charged with safeguarding public health during one of the world's largest sporting events. Guest Alex Isakov, MD, MPH Alex Isakov is the founding executive director of the Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) and a professor of emergency medicine at Emory University. He directs CEPAR's initiatives to enhance disaster resilience at Emory and in the broader community. He is also the director of Emory's Section of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine and leads Emory EMS. Alex serves as a co-lead for NETEC's EMS Workgroup. Host Jill Morgan, RN Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Resources NETEC - Countdown to Kickoff: 2026 World Cup HCID PreparednessNETEC - Global Visitors, Local Preparedness: Dr. Laura Evans on World Cup Health StrategiesNETEC - Summer Travel Q&A: Expert Tips for Staying Safe and HealthyNETEC - World Cup 2026 Resource Library ExhibitNETEC - Transmission Interrupted Podcast About NETEC A Partnership for Preparedness The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources. Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems. For more information visit NETEC on the web. NETEC Consultation Services Assess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting. NETEC offers free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events. Our targeted support services are delivered by experts selected and assigned to each inquiry based on the unique needs of your organization. Have a question? Ask a NETEC expert. For more information visit NETEC's Consultation Services.

This week on HealthTech Hour, Steve sits down with Demi Radeva, CEO and co-founder of Across, who is helping UK health tech founders enter and succeed in the United States.With nearly 20 years of experience spanning the world's largest US payer, the London School of Economics, and a teaching role at the University of Minnesota, Demi brings a rare dual perspective - she's lived inside both health systems, studied how they finance themselves, and built and co-founded multiple digital health ventures of her own.Demi is particularly passionate about helping founders follow the money - understanding reimbursement, structuring ROI, and accessing the right buyers across the 1,100 decision-making bodies that shape US healthcare. We get into what that looks like in practice - why UK health tech consistently brings stronger evidence to the table, how to access programmatic spend when no billing code exists, and why making your customer money beats saving them money every time.Outside of work, Demi is shaped by her own immigration journey from Bulgaria to the US, an experience that informs how she thinks about culture, incentives, and what it actually takes to move between two very different systems.A sharp, practical conversation with one of the leading voices helping UK health tech founders take their first serious step into the American market.Follow HealthTech Hour for more conversations with the founders, operators and builders shaping the future of UK health and tech.

Dr. Daniel Meltzer and Dr. Mike Woodruff, executive medical directors at Regence and board-certified emergency medicine physicians, discuss what "The Pitt" on HBO Max says about the mental health challenges of working in an emergency room, and how the show depicts a complex and sometimes frustrating U.S. healthcare system.    

What happens when the medications and supplies clinicians rely on simply aren't there, or worse, aren't what they claim to be? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Andrea Austin sits down with Tony Paquin as he shares his journey from technology entrepreneur to healthcare supply chain disruptor, revealing the complex and fragile systems behind the delivery of drugs and medical supplies. From saline shortages caused by hurricanes to the global dependence on manufacturing in China and India, Tony explains why the current system is more vulnerable than most clinicians realize. Dr. Austin and Tony explore the risks of single-source vendor agreements, the lack of transparency in drug manufacturing, and the surprising gaps in quality assurance for imported medications. They also discuss the role of policy, the potential for domestic manufacturing, and how artificial intelligence and innovation could reshape the future of healthcare logistics. Most importantly, this conversation challenges clinicians to expand their role, not just as caregivers, but as informed advocates who understand and engage with the systems that directly impact patient outcomes. Inside This Episode: Why drug shortages are increasing, and what's driving the crisis The hidden risks of globalized pharmaceutical manufacturing How single-source supply contracts make healthcare systems vulnerable The truth about drug quality, regulation, and patient safety Practical ways clinicians can advocate for better supply chain systems If you've ever assumed the system “just works,” this episode will change the way you see healthcare forever.

Last month President Trump signed an executive order designed to fast track both research and access to psychedelic drugs as treatments for mental health illnesses. The most prominent in the order was ibogaine, a drug derived from the root bark of a West African shrub, that has shown some promise in relieving the long term effects of traumatic brain injury. Madeleine Finlay talks to journalist Mattha Busby about podcaster Joe Rogan's role in the story, what else is behind the President's interest in psychedelic research, and what the order will change in practice for scientists and researchers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

A sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a "holy grail," Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch. Also, Virginia and Washington D.C. paused the data collection and sharing, after Bloomberg's investigation found their health insurance marketplaces were sharing users' information with advertisers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Healthcare Crisis: Why are Americans sicker—and dying younger—despite spending more on healthcare than any country in the world?In this eye-opening episode of Lean to the Left, Bob Gatty interviews physician and author Steven Bezruchka, whose new book Born Sick in the USA exposes the real reasons behind America's declining health.

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In this week's episode of Medicine: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl probe the facts beneath healthcare biggest headlines. Today's show features an in-depth look at sweeping federal budget cuts, the expanding (and often misunderstood) impact of GLP-1 medications and what's destabilizing health coverage. The conversation opens with a stark warning. Dr. Pearl reviews the president's proposed 2027 budget, which includes a $15.8 billion reduction in healthcare spending. He explains why cuts to Medicaid, NIH research and global health programs could have consequences that extend far beyond the next fiscal year, potentially slowing innovation, increasing patient risk and shifting costs to states and families. From there, the episode turns to one of the most asked-about topics from listeners: GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. While these medications clearly produce meaningful weight loss and improve outcomes in conditions tied to obesity, Dr. Pearl cautions that many of the broader health claims attributed to them may simply reflect the benefits of weight loss itself, not unique properties of the drugs. Throughout the episode, an underlying truth: scientific progress continues but policy decisions, pricing dynamics and system design may limit who benefits (and at what cost). Here are the other major storylines from episode 106: Federal health cuts threaten long-term progress: The proposed budget reduces overall healthcare funding by 12.5%, cuts NIH support by $5 billion and consolidates public health agencies. Global health funding drops sharply: International health spending is being cut nearly in half, while continued withdrawal from the World Health Organization leaves the U.S. more vulnerable to future pandemics. CDC leadership signals a policy shift: The nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz as permanent CDC director suggests a move back toward a more traditional, science-driven approach to vaccines. RFK Jr. softens vaccine stance amid political pressure: In congressional testimony, the HHS secretary publicly acknowledged the safety and effectiveness of the measles vaccine. GLP-1 drugs deliver clear weight loss and major benefits: Studies show 10-20% weight reduction, along with approximately 20% improvements in kidney and cardiovascular outcomes. Many GLP-1 “breakthroughs” may reflect weight loss alone: Evidence linking these drugs to reduced cancer risk, improved cognition or lower addiction rates remains fuzzy at best. Exercise rivals the impact of breakthrough drugs: A large study shows vigorous physical activity reduces risks of dementia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and death at levels comparable to or greater than GLP-1 outcomes. Stress does not directly cause cancer: Pearl explains that while many Americans believe stress leads to cancer, the real risk comes from behavioral responses such as increased smoking and alcohol use. Concierge medicine expands access for some: Patients who can afford annual fees gain faster access and more time with physicians, but the model reduces availability for others. China rapidly closes the drug development gap: New data show China's share of global pharmaceutical research rising to over 32%, nearly matching the United States. Exchange coverage declines and risk pools worsen: Millions may lose insurance due to subsidy changes, premium nonpayment and shifts to high-deductible plans. Drug prices continue to rise despite reform efforts: Under the TrumpRx program, lower prices on select drugs have been offset by increases elsewhere, with new medications averaging $353,000 annually. Robotics and AI may arrive faster than expected: A dramatic improvement in robot race performance leads Dr. Pearl to revise his estimate for clinical adoption of robotic procedures. Tune in for more fact-based analysis and practical perspective on the healthcare policies, technologies and trends shaping medicine today. * * * Dr. Robert Pearl is the author of “ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine” about the impact of AI on the future of medicine. Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on X and LinkedIn. The post MTT #106: Trump’s 2027 budget & the other threats to U.S. healthcare appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this week's episode of Medicine: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl probe the facts beneath healthcare biggest headlines. Today's show features an in-depth look at sweeping ... The post MTT #106: Trump’s 2027 budget & the other threats to U.S. healthcare appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Burnout, bureaucracy, and rising costs are pushing doctors out of the U.S.—with some relocating to places like New Zealand in search of a better system. As patients struggle to find care and physicians warn against entering the field, this breakdown examines how insurance, administration, and policy failures are fueling a growing healthcare crisis.

In this episode, Brenna Hambsch, Director of Global Delivery, Insight Global Health, and Dr. Jamie Brennan, Chief Nursing Officer, Insight Global Health, discuss how intentional onboarding, cultural support, and long-term workforce strategies are helping international nurses address staffing shortages and improve patient care across U.S. health systems.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

What does it take to fix the most broken system in America — from the outside?Ajay and Aniket, co-founders of Coral AI, had zero healthcare experience when they started. What they had was a burning problem, a one-way plane ticket to the US, and a relentless drive to understand healthcare from the ground up — visiting 17 cities in 30 days, becoming interns, and reading thousands of faxes doctors still send in 2026.In this episode of Zee47 Moments, Ashwin and Vikram sit down with the founders to unpack how Coral is using AI to eliminate the administrative chaos of patient referrals — cutting weeks of back-and-forth down to minutes — and how they're building one of the most AI-native companies in healthcare.

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Nikhil Krishnan is the Founder of Out of Pocket, a media company that makes understanding healthcare more entertaining and accessible.We spend 100 minutes talking about how the US healthcare system actually works, how World War II changed it forever, all the ways AI is seeing real adoption across the industry, and most common bad startup ideas in healthcare.Thank you to Numeral, Flex, and Amplitude for supporting this episodeNumeral: The end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance [https://www.numeral.com](https://www.numeral.com/)Flex: Sign-up for Flex Elite with code TURNER, get $1,000 https://form.typeform.com/to/Rx9rTjFzAmplitude: AI analytics, all you have to do is ask [https://www.amplitude.com](https://www.amplitude.com/)Timestamps:(1:23) How the US healthcare system works(4:26) Why US healthcare is different from the rest of the world(12:01) Why healthcare costs keep going up(15:58) Core problem: is healthcare a marketplace or not?(21:04) How money flows + Two-way price negotiation(27:34) Why payments are seeing early AI adoption(30:08) How AI could change healthcare delivery(35:40) Doctor's are trapped on a productivity hamster wheel(39:28) How incentives shape healthcare delivery(43:53) Healthcare is an implicit jobs program in the US(48:45) Areas AI is overhyped, worst healthcare startups(55:30) Consumerization of healthcare(1:01:58) Rise of Peptides, understanding risks and downsides(1:09:35) Why all medical software is so bad(1:11:58) How to do enterprise sales in healthcare(1:14:51) The battle forming between Scribes, Search, and EMRs(1:18:33) Why we need more physician independence(1:26:51) Starting Out of Pocket in February of 2020(1:2912) Write to meet your audience(1:37:54) Using AI as a content creator(1:42:13) How to get started writing on the internetReferencedOut of Pocket: https://www.outofpocket.health/Doctronic: https://www.doctronic.ai/Follow NikhilTwitter: https://x.com/nikillinitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinkboi/Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Two 60 Minutes reports expose a deeper truth: privatization is draining U.S. healthcare and infrastructure, leaving Americans to pay more for less while corporations profit.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

Send us Fan MailPrimary care is on life support. Administrative burden is crushing physicians, employer healthcare is broken, and decades of reform efforts have barely moved the needle. So what does real transformation actually look like?Zeev Neuwirth, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Rezilient Health joins host David E. Williams to discuss why the American healthcare system keeps failing despite enormous resources, what direct primary care and employer contracting can do differently, and why GLP-1s without lifestyle medicine may be a costly mistake.

A healthcare CEO once told former CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden, he had "a fiduciary responsibility not to provide good diabetes care" because the ROI takes 7 years and patients leave after 4. That's not a villain talking. That's our system working exactly as designed, without preventive medicine.Dr. Tom Frieden ran the CDC under President Obama, served as New York City Health Commissioner, and now leads Resolve to Save Lives, a global nonprofit working in 50+ countries. His new book, The Formula for Better Health, lays out why the U.S. spends $4.5 trillion a year on healthcare, gets the most basic things right less than half the time, and what it takes to fix it.You'll discover:✅ Why preventing heart attacks actually costs providers money, and the one system (Kaiser Permanente) where that's flipped✅ How 100 million Americans lack primary care, and why tripling primary care spending could reduce total Medicare costs✅ The "See, Believe, Create" formula that has already saved millions of lives globally✅ Why Dr. Frieden says "it is now malpractice not to care for a patient with an AI as part of the team"✅ The 7-1-7 accountability system now used by 50 countries to find and stop disease outbreaks✅ How a $5 copay on preventive medication measurably increases heart attacks and strokes✅ The six specific health measures Dr. Frieden says matter most (with exact target numbers)✅ Why misinformation is the most lethal health threat: "a fire hose of falsehoods driven by the monetization of misinformation"⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 A healthcare CEO's shocking confession about diabetes care0:45 Why the U.S. healthcare system is designed to fail2:10 Primary care: the most neglected piece of American healthcare4:28 Economic incentives that punish prevention6:43 Kaiser Permanente's capitation model and why it works9:44 CVS, concierge medicine, and halfway solutions13:20 Who can fix a system where no one is accountable?14:49 The "See, Believe, Create" formula explained19:08 Measles outbreaks and the misinformation crisis24:05 AI in healthcare: enormous potential, bad judgment34:18 What's happened to the CDC and vaccine infrastructure40:56 The 7-1-7 outbreak accountability system44:39 Why other countries get better results for less money47:39 The Big 6: personal health targets everyone should know53:11 Dr. Frieden's prescription for policymakers and healthcare leaders

This episode, we're getting to the heart of what drives producer, writer, and showrunner John Wells. Wells is the legend behind such Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series as The West Wing, ER, and now the breakout hit The Pitt. Exploring the challenges facing ER doctors and the American healthcare system, each season of The Pitt takes place over the course of a single 24-hour shift. Wells' dedication to accuracy and our shared humanity allows viewers to connect to healthcare professionals and patients in a revolutionary, visceral way. After, host Gabe Gonzalez sits down with We Disrupt This Broadcast's own resident expert, media scholar, professor, and Executive Director of Center for Media & Social Impact Caty Borum, to discuss the real-world, life-changing impact of shows like The Pitt that use entertainment to portray medical challenges and the social determinants of health.

The system was not built to keep you healthy. It was built to keep you paying. One entrepreneur who has spent his entire career inside US healthcare is finally saying out loud what most people only feel when they get the bill.What this episode is about:This is a raw, honest conversation with someone who has been operating inside the US healthcare industry since the 1990s. He breaks down exactly why the system is broken, who benefits from keeping it that way, and why the problem is only going to get worse, not better. Key topics discussed:- The "save all mentality" in US healthcare and why it drives unlimited spending regardless of cost- Why people are too scared to question their doctor's recommendations. and how that fear is being exploited- How insurance companies position themselves between patients and doctors- Why doctors get paid when you are sick, not when you are healthy, and what that incentive structure really means- Why the person who built their career in this industry believes the system is human-made, deeply destructive, and getting worse- The solution to the health care problem in the U.S. Why this episode matters:If you have ever received a medical bill that made no sense, been denied coverage, or felt like the system was working against you, this conversation will validate everything you suspected. This is not a political episode. It is a business and human conversation about a system that touches every single family in America. Entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, patients, and anyone paying for insurance needs to hear this.Drop a comment: have you ever felt like the healthcare system had your back, or did it let you down? Subscribe for more conversations that go where most podcasts won't, and share this with someone who deserves to know the truth.Time Stamps:00:00 Trailer01:09 Intro 02:41 How Did Jeb Get into Healthcare Business03:50 How it Feels to Have a Family Member Lose a Battle to Cancer05:54 Why are Medical Bills So High? 07:42 The Root of The Healthcare Problem10:15 How Jeb is Solving the Issue10:46 Luigi Mangione & United Health Explained13:27 How U.S. Health Insurance has become Such a Big Problem16:52 The Man Made System that Corrupts Doctors 20:29 The Ability to Adapt and Improve Treatments21:48 Deep Dive in the Problem of Health Care 24:19 How to Help People Stay Healthy28:02 Competition in Health Care Business 30:51 Medical Expense Ratio Explained33:00 The Difference in Price: Hospital vs. Outpatient Facility 35:54 Problem with Prescription Drugs42:26 The Concerning Increase in Rates44:20 New Technology in The Healthcare Field45:25 Gene Therapy 49:56 How Jeb Saved Thousands of Lives In California53:42 How Jeb got Into Healthcare 01:03:40 Taking Risks in Business01:09:31 How Jeb's Early life Affects Him To This Day01:12:37 Importance of Good Energy01:18:32 Staying Calm in The Face of Adversity 01:26:54 Entering and Remaining in Flow State01:28:40 Social Media and The Damage it Causes01:31:12 Remaining Grateful in Life01:32:50 How Having Kids Changes your Perspective01:38:16 Best Piece of Advice Jeb can Give01:38:38 How to Maintain a High Energy State01:39:16 What's One Belief You Believe That Turned out to be False

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Brown University's Andrew Ryan to the pod to discuss his recent Forefront article that explores whether value-based payment and managed care can lead to addressing the core drivers of spending.Related Links:Value-Based Payment And Managed Care Will Not Solve The Affordability Crisis (Health Affairs Forefront)“All I Do Is Win”: Why Beating Benchmarks Doesn't Mean That ACOs Are Reducing Costs (Health Affairs Forefront)

140k affected by US healthcare breach Data advocates warn against replicating humans Shai-Hulud-like worm targets developers Get links to all of today's news in our show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-us-healthcare-breach-affects-140k-experts-warn-against-replicating-humans-shai-hulud-like-worm-targets-devs/ Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first security awareness platform built to stop AI-powered social engineering. Today's phishing doesn't just hit inboxes — it can sound like your CFO or look like your CEO on Zoom. AI voices, video, and deepfakes are turning trust into the attack surface. Adaptive fights back with AI-driven risk scoring, deepfake simulations featuring your own executives, and interactive training your team will actually remember. Take a three-minute tour or request a CEO deepfake demo at adaptivesecurity.com.

Exploring Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) in U.S. healthcare—key trends, AI's impact, and how actuaries and data professionals can drive smarter detection and prevention.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A deep dive into the broken healthcare system in America, examined through the lens of Occam's razor. This episode explores why insurance costs remain high, claims are routinely denied, and private equity firms profit from government programs. From personal struggles with medical bills to systemic inefficiencies, discover why the current system seems designed to fail — and what a future universal healthcare model might really look like.

The panel opens with credentials clarification and personal stories highlighting how U.S. medicine prioritizes drugs over lifestyle solutions. #MedicalReform #PillCulture #LifestyleMedicine #HealthTalks

How do we better deploy market-based solutions to improve health care in the US? Lanhee Chen, PhD, of Stanford University joins JAMA Health Forum Editor in Chief Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, to discuss how market-based approaches can complement public strategies to create a health care system that is more adaptive, responsive, and fiscally sustainable. Related Content: A Role for Market Forces in US Health Care—Principles and Guardrails

Whoo BOY! This week's episode is packed with info and stats. How did the US healthcare system get so expensive and complicated? Is it still better than some form of universal care? Throwing a lot of history and stats at you today, and comparing our model to the healthcare models of some other countries to show that there are other ways. Ways far cheaper for the average citizen that work as well as ours. So... why don't we change? Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A leading surgeon, Dr. Eric Lullove, explains how insurers, Medicare Advantage, and deregulation created America's healthcare catastrophe—and why universal care is the solution.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

Dr. Abramson explains how the U.S. spends more but lives shorter lives than peer countries, and why high-tech medicine hasn't improved outcomes. #USHealthcareCrisis #PublicHealth #MedicalCosts

From the classrooms of Lebanese American University to hospital leadership in the United States, Mazen Samadishares an honest, insightful journey across healthcare systems. In this episode, we explore what it takes to transition from Lebanon to the U.S., how the role of pharmacists has evolved into clinical and leadership domains, and where American healthcare is headed—from AI and value-based care to burnout and access. A must-listen for students, pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare professionals navigating global careers—and for anyone thinking about the future of healthcare in Lebanon and beyond.

From new vaccine guidance to nutrition policy to AI, the health care industry is already navigating massive change in 2026. New York Times health care reporter Sarah Kliff joins Rapid Response to break down major shifts reshaping American health — including new vaccine recommendations, an updated food pyramid, the continued rise of GLP-1 drugs, and OpenAI's Health GPT. Kliff explains why these changes matter far beyond hospitals and clinics, and why leaders across sectors should be paying close attention as health care, technology, and policy collide.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.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Sherry Glied of New York University on her paper that explores how U.S. health spending growth slowed to less than half its historical rate, driven by lower utilization, slower price growth, and shifts in care delivery and administration.Order the January 2026 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

For those who had hoped the New Year might usher in a period of renewed calm in American policy and politics, this first week has been yet another profound disappointment. Topping the list of worrisome developments was President Donald Trump's decision to use U.S. military personnel to arrest the president of Venezuela Niclas Maduro and his wife. Trump's action to decapitate the leadership of a sovereign nation and quote “run” the oil rich country going forward has prompted protests and deep concern across the nation and the world about violations of international law and the U.S. Constitution. And one of the many American elected officials to voice such concerns has been North Carolina Fourth District Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. As Newsline learned in a recent extended interview, Foushee is strongly opposed to putting armed forces personnel in jeopardy in service of another nation-building exercise that she views as unlawful. We examined several other subjects, including the the failure of Foushee's GOP colleagues in Congress to renew federal subsidies for Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act, the un-American actions of ICE and border patrol agents, the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection and President Trump's pardon of numerous perpetrators. Click here to listen to the full interview with North Carolina Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) Editor’s note: NC Newsline’s interview with Foushee was conducted prior to the fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent that has ignited nationwide protests. 

For those who had hoped the New Year might usher in a period of renewed calm in American policy and politics, this first week has been yet another profound disappointment. Topping the list of worrisome developments was President Donald Trump's decision to use U.S. military personnel to arrest the president of Venezuela Niclas Maduro and his wife. Trump's action to decapitate the leadership of a sovereign nation and quote “run” the oil rich country going forward has prompted protests and deep concern across the nation and the world about violations of international law and the U.S. Constitution. And one of the many American elected officials to voice such concerns has been North Carolina Fourth District Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. As Newsline learned in a recent extended interview, Foushee is strongly opposed to putting armed forces personnel in jeopardy in service of another nation-building exercise that she views as unlawful. We examined several other subjects, including the the failure of Foushee's GOP colleagues in Congress to renew federal subsidies for Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act, the un-American actions of ICE and border patrol agents, the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection and President Trump's pardon of numerous perpetrators. Click here to listen to the full interview with North Carolina Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) Editor’s note: NC Newsline’s interview with Foushee was conducted prior to the fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent that has ignited nationwide protests. 

In this episode,  Scott Becker outlines the eight biggest issues shaping U.S. healthcare as the industry heads into 2026, including physician shortages, rising costs, payer power, and more.

AI can't fix what the healthcare system fundamentally gets wrong. In this episode, Liam Donohue, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at 406 Ventures, shares why his firm is betting on value-based care—and why AI risks breaking the system if applied to the wrong incentives. From launching EdTech's earliest funds to shaping 406 Ventures' sector focus in healthcare, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, Liam offers hard-won lessons in disciplined investing, operator-first teams, and systemic transformation. Key highlights: Why fee-for-service economics undermine care innovation How value-based care reshapes both incentives and outcomes The real reason AI is booming in revenue cycle management Lessons from WelbeHealth: rethinking elder care and payments Liam's take on what makes a founder truly backable

Kevin Hall spent 21 years at the US National Institutes of Health and became known globally for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods. In April he unexpectedly took early retirement, citing censorship under the Trump administration. Now he has co-authored a book with the journalist Julia Belluz that aims to bust myths and challenge wellness orthodoxy on everything from weight loss and metabolism to supplements and wearables. In this episode from October, Hall tells Ian Sample what he wants us all to understand about diet, exercise and weight loss, and what led to his departure from the job he loved. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

Breaking into the US healthcare market is one of the toughest challenges for medtech and healthtech founders and most underestimate just how slow, disciplined, and evidence-driven it really is. In this 5 in 5 from The H-Files episode, I share five hard-earned lessons from working with companies trying to scale into the US. In just five minutes, you'll learn why speed doesn't equal success, how the wrong distributor can quietly kill momentum, and why clinical data and cash flow matter more than optimism.This episode covers:Why the US healthcare market rewards preparation, not speedHow to spot weak or generalist distributorsWhy clinical proof is non-negotiable in US salesThe real cash realities of US distributionHow to avoid partnerships that look good early but fail laterIf you're a medtech founder, healthtech leader, or healthcare startup planning US expansion, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and build a strategy that actually works. Comment or message which action you took and what surprised you. Listen to Full Episode: https://youtu.be/3v8N7F2gGqoListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hands-on-business-the-h-files-unlocking-growth/id1548129226 Join the mailing list to get the show notes for every episode here: https://thesalesaccelerationformula.com/podcast-show-notes #healthcare #us #usmarket #5in5 #podcast #hfiles #medtech

But will the House of Representatives listen? They're beginning to, and they're taking steps in this direction now. Burlison is here on the Annie Frey Show to explain the plan, which could be part of public debate very soon.

Dr Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Henry Buchwald, author of "Healthcare Upside Down: A Critical Examination of Policy and Practice."

Examining the U.S. Healthcare System with Dr. Henry Buchwald: Challenges, Changes, and Solutions. Dr. Henry Buchwald, author of "Healthcare Upside Down: A Critical Examination of Policy and Practice," is an emeritus professor and pioneer in bariatric surgery. He discusses the significant changes and current flaws within the U.S. healthcare system, including the commodification of medicine, administrative bloat, and the decline of the doctor-patient relationship. He explores the high costs coupled with poor outcomes compared to other countries, and Dr. Buchwald's personal experience with the healthcare system. The discussion also touches on the role of new weight loss drugs, innovations in metabolic surgery, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence in medicine. Dr. Buchwald offers insights and potential solutions to improve the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for a return to patient-focused care. And check out Dr. Hoffman's book review HERE. 

A year-long investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors. Lucy Hough talks to the investigative correspondent Lucy Osborne about her reporting – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In episode 495 titled 'Wait. Flip that. A Crazy Revelation I Had About Trying to Fix US Healthcare,' host Stacey Richter speaks with Dr. Mick Connors, an emergency room pediatrician and healthcare entrepreneur, about a groundbreaking insight into the US healthcare system.  They discuss the paramount need to flip the way healthcare costs and outcomes are measured: moving towards unit-level cost accounting and whole-patient or whole-community outcomes assessment. The episode delves into the fundamental pitfalls of the current healthcare structure, emphasizing the misalignment between cost aggregation and patient-level outcome measurements. They explore the challenges faced by physicians in the current system, the role of investor mindsets, and the importance of dyad leadership and mission-driven practices to improve overall healthcare value. === LINKS ===

PREVIEW — Joseph Sternberg — Contrasting U.S. Healthcare Innovation with European Availability Issues. Sternberg argues that while the American healthcare system suffers from significant financing inefficiencies and administrative complexity, the overall quality and availability of care remain "phenomenal" compared to Europeanhealthcare systems characterized by chronic access limitations and supply constraints. Sternberg documents that Europeconfronts a profound availability problem wherein healthcare resources are insufficient to meet aggregate patient demand, necessitating systematic rationing through extended wait times and treatment delays. Sternberg argues that Europeanpolicymakers must fundamentally reconsider resource allocation strategies to encourage innovation essential for generating superior economic and health outcomes supporting aging populations facing escalating chronic disease burdens. 1863 CHANCELORSVILLE HOSPITAL 

GOP rats are slowly but surely abandoning the sinking Trump ship, and we have to ask:Will "Republican Lifeboats" once again successfully allow the MAGA/Tea Party faithful to escape accountability?We analyze Marjorie Taylor Greene's masterful deployment of the "Magic Words" to blame "both sides of the aisle," framing her slow-motion exit from the Trump pandemonium bandwagon as an act of high principle. She's the first and possibly best lifeboat builder of the post-Trump era, claiming victimhood to elevate herself into the media's "Serious Women with Powerful Voices."How does the media's insistence on the "Both Sides Do It" lie enable this political evasion, even when the stakes are life-and-death (see the US Healthcare system)?Join us as we connect the dots from ancient trauma to modern political evasion, and in the end have a laugh at David Brooks' ludicrous attempt to diagnose—and "Somehow" cure—Christian Nationalism with his own big, dumb, Both Sides Do It meatgrinder.All this and more on this week's Professional Left podcast.Warning: This episode is not safe for work.Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodor Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show

In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez sits down with endocrinologist and direct care physician Dr. Art Thangudu to to a deep dive into what's really wrong with the U.S. healthcare system and what patients can do about it. Dr. Thangudu shares her journey from working in the traditional healthcare system in a high-volume insurance-based clinic to founding her own direct care endocrinology practice that provides patient centered care where she is able to spend time with her patients, build trust and provide better outcomes at a lower cost. In this episode you will learn: Why today's insurance-driven model leaves both doctors and patients frustratedHow this system compromises quality care for profitAlternatives to the traditional healthcare model, including direct primary careHow direct primary care cuts out the middlemen and lowers costsReal-world examples of how patients can better advocate for themselvesThe hidden incentives driving inflated medical prices and short visitsSimple ways to find more personalized, transparent careIf you've ever felt rushed, overbilled, or ignored by the healthcare system, this episode will help you understand why and show you that there's a better way forward.Episode Links Dr. Thangudu's Complete Medicine Practice Dr. Thangudu's InstagramEndocrine Matters PodcastBooks Mentioned on the PodcastNever Pay the First BillThe American Sickness The Price We PayEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the showDo you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can