CareCentrix CEO, John Driscoll and I talk #CareTalk on the road to the HLTH conference in Las Vegas, where we interviewed some big names include Obamacare architect Zeke Emmanuel, Former CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt, Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Walmart Health exec Marcus Osborne, and Boston Children’s Chief Innovation Officer John Brownstein.
You can check out the whole series on the YouTube playlist.
In this edition of #CareTalk, CareCentrix CEO John Driscoll and I discuss the impact of healthcare on the Democratic presidential race.
The latest edition of #CareTalk is out. CareCentrix CEO, John Driscoll and I explore the departure of FDA Director Scott Gottlieb and other pressing topics.
Here’s what we covered:
(0:28) Scott Gottlieb is out at FDA. Are you sad to see him go?
(2:00) Home health spending is projected to grow faster than any other category of healthcare over the coming years. Is that good or bad?
(4:00) Insulin prices are spiking and both Democrats and Republicans are up in arms. What’s happening?
(5:53) Lyft is talking about the social determinants of health. What?!
(8:47) What do you think about FDA approving ketamine nasal spray as a treatment for depression?
(9:10) What did we learn about healthcare from Michael Cohen’s Congressional testimony?
(9:33) Medicare has a new app. Have you tried it?
(9:59) Did you hear about the $48,500 bill for a cat bite?
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The latest edition of #CareTalk is out. CareCentrix CEO, John Driscoll and I dig into the healthcare impact of the recent election.
Here’s what we covered:
Lightning round
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By healthcare business consultant David E. Williams, president of Health Business Group.
In the latest episode of #CareTalk, CareCentrix CEO John Driscoll and I discuss why drug prices are so high in the US and what should be done about it. We also touch on the nomination of a new VA Secretary, big data (worthy of the hype?), and healthcare mergers like the recently proposed tie up between Harvard Pilgrim and Partners.
Don’t miss the lightning round to hear about food stamps, restaurant calorie counts, Medicaid lifetime caps, and John’s personal health goal for the summer. You’ll also hear about Melania Trump’s Be Best campaign and get to see me model my Be Best Vest.
