America's Healthcare Challenge

It’s more than a drug — it’s a cultural phenomenon, a Wall Street darling, and a mirror reflecting the cracks in America’s healthcare system. The Ozempic Effect takes you inside the $70 billion GLP‑1 drug boom — from corporate boardrooms to kitchen tables — asking who really benefits when “miracle weight-loss shots” become part of the national identity. Hosted by Sean McGuire, this episode of Amer...

President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claim research connects acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism, but experts dispute the evidence.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has experienced significant transformations that have reshaped how care is delivered, accessed, and managed. These changes, driven by the need to adapt to the crisis, have led to lasting trends that continue to influence healthcare today. This segments looks at some of the top healthcare trends that have emerged since the pandemic and issues tha...

Each year insurance companies who participate in the ACA marketplace are required to post their proposed rate increases or their block of business in each state they operate in. These rates have been shown to vary widely depending on the year, however, they have stabilized for the most part recently. This segment breaks down the rate increases, informs you of how the companies determine these numb...

Two heavyweights will be duking it out in the court system over problems with access to claim information as Kraft Heinz is suing Aetna over lack of access to critical data. Most large companies often self-insure their health plan. This means that they are responsible for paying claims up to a certain amount before separate insurance often kicks in called stop-loss. Since most businesses are not i...

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We have reported previously on the ensuing crisis we face with regard to looming healthcare worker shortages. The biggest driver for this is demographics in that the baby boomer generation was much larger than other generations and as they continue to retire there may not be enough new workers to replace them. The system has failed to train more and now more angst from healthcare workers after the...

In general, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 alters how the healthcare industry handles drug costs and Medicare. Other provisions expand the Affordable Care Act and prescription availability, including diabetic medicines and vaccines. Along with direct assistance, the Act attempts to improve everyone’s health and well-being by reducing environmental hazards. Like all things in healthcare, your...

Actions You Can Take When Mistakes Are Made With Your Medication Eating the wrong thing, taking a wrong turn, and making a mistake in your medication are all unfortunate events that can happen to anyone. But what happens when you accidentally take a double dose of your medication? Or take it at the wrong time? Or get the dosage wrong entirely? Mistakes like these are more common than you might thi...

It's not always easy to talk to your doctor. Trust me, I know the drill. I have been to more appointments than most people my age. Once you get in the room you don't want to feel like you're wasting their time or asking questions that they've already answered a million times before, but you also want to make sure that you're getting the best possible care for whatever condition you're dealing with...

How To Stretch Your Healthcare Dollar With so many things to spend money on, it can be hard to know where to save. One area to consider is your health care, since this is one of the overall most important areas of your life. Whether you're trying to save cash, or simply stretch your healthcare dollar, we will show you easy ways to do so. Know Your Plan You should know how much you pay for each vis...

"The medical system is responsible for a surprisingly large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, and the toll is especially heavy in the U.S. The health care industry “is among the most carbon-intensive service sectors in the industrialized world,” accounting for between 4.4% and 4.6% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a key paper on this topic, published in 2020 in Health Affairs. In th...

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President Biden mandated that businesses with more than 100 employees mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or require workers to be tested regularly. This has created blowback all over the country and several outlets are worried about the impact on the healthcare workforce. Also, as this pandemic drags, could we now have a new treatement?

President Biden outlined his six point plan to battle the COVID-19 Delta Variant. This segment looks at some of the important provisions including a controversial Department of Labor requirement for businesses with more than 100 employees facing a $14,000 penalty for un-vaccinated employees who deny testing.

As kids head back to school new concerns have surfaced about the Delta variant that is increasing hospitalizations rapidly across the country. The difference here is that it is affecting children more than other strains. Will the six-point plan outlined by the President be able to slow the spread? We discuss in this segment.

Breaking news today as the United States Supreme Court sided with the Federal government and upheld the constitutionality of the law. In this segment we discuss the historic 7-2 decision, share reaction from President and talk about the five things we may see now that the law is here to stay.

In this exclusive webinar, we discuss the latest futuristic healthcare developments catching our attention as in 2021 along with the major healthcare legislation passed in the last decade. For more information on the content discussed in this webinar make sure to hit us up here by filling out this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GgEhVD0yXnsaKZ9ExQMGKGYI5797X7R6Xf1FhS5GvGs/edit

States all over the country drop mask mandates and numbers continue to decline as vaccinations increase. Some are questioning their effectiveness as others appear to need reprogramming into not wearing a mask. The recently released Fauci emails reveal inconsistencies on this requirement people are starting to ask questions about this and the origins of the COVID virus. As the once revered, Dr. Ant...

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to treat the horrible disease known as Alzheimer's which affects 6 million Americans right now and is expected to impact 13 million within the next 30 years. This new drug called Aducanumab and developed by Biogen targets the plaque that affects brain cells and was approved amidst some controversy....

As the COVID Pandemic Refuses to Surrender those on the front lines of the healthcare delivery system are facing burnout and recently 4/10 indicated they may leave the industry. We discuss this and some of the factors contributing to this burnout in this segment.

After coming to market as a game changer the Johnson and Johnson vaccine which only requires one dose has been paused over blood clot concerns similar to their counterpart AstraZeneca. While this looks to be a temporary hiccup, this could slow the path towards herd immunity. Plus the top stories of the week and the top ten dangers of digital health.

Are we facing another battle to contain the variants that are beginning to plague Europe? There have already been some indications that this will be making its way here as California recently showed some confirmed cases as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a warning. We cover this in today's show. America's Healthcare Challenge podcasts provide up-to-date, vital information on the const...

Some big news related the COVID-19 battle as Astrazeneca is on defense due to their vaccine being suspended by several European Countries over blood clots in some patients. In this episode, we look into this issue and replay an interview from the Irish Prime Minister.