Health:Further

2:16 - Deficit Threat Drives Bond Yields Higher 4:43 - U.S. Economic Growth Extends Solid Streak 5:30 - The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cooled Overall in September 6:56 - Bosses Are Calling Workers Back to the Office. That’s Good News for Landlords. 7:44 - Visa Plans to Lay Off Around 1,400 Employees and Contractors 9:24 - An update from Drew Dropbox 9:58 - Google’s Cloud Business Powers Accel...

Shawn Dastmalchi, CEO, Gratia Health Mr. Shawn Dastmalchi, Ph. D., is a serial entrepreneur and the current CEO of Gratia Health, a company specializing in workforce intelligence and optimization in healthcare. He is also the Founder and Director of Data Expanse Ventures, a firm that advises early-stage digital health startups in Silicon Valley. With over 25 years of experience spanning life scien...

In this episode, Vic and Marcus sit down with David Dill, CEO of LifePoint Health, to discuss LifePoint’s approach to healthcare in smaller communities, emphasizing partnerships and local impact. David shares insights on LifePoint’s transition from a public to private company under Apollo, which enabled long-term investments in areas like rehabilitation, behavioral health, and data management. The...

2:11 - U.S. Economy Again Leads the World, IMF Says 4:36 - Simple Economic Explanations Keep Breaking Down. Here’s Why. 7:54 - A Small Bank’s Failure Leaves Big Depositors Feeling the Pain 11:13 - Home Sales on Track for Worst Year Since 1995 12:39 - Counsel Health secures $11M in seed funding led by a16z 13:25 - Dyania Health raises $10M for clinical trial recruitment LLM 16:24 - OneStep Secures...

In this episode, Marcus and Vic are joined by healthcare policy expert Emily Evans for a detailed Q3 2024 review. They discuss the rising challenges in Medicare, driven by an aging population and increased healthcare utilization, along with the growing costs in employer-sponsored health insurance. Emily highlights key trends such as Medicaid redeterminations and their impact on healthcare provider...

Marcus & Vic discuss key economic trends - inflation, disinflation, & Wall Street bank earnings, alongside the impact of rising credit card debt & healthcare layoffs. Venture capital, particularly Series B funding, & highlight innovations in AI for healthcare, including virtual digestive care, AI-powered psychiatry, & home testing solutions. The growing role of AI in healthcare...

In this episode, Vic interviews Miriam Paramore, founder of RxUtility, about her extensive background in healthcare technology and her new venture aimed at improving medication affordability. They discuss the role of pharmaceutical copay coupons, highlighting the $10 billion in savings available to consumers annually, with specific mention of discounts for high-cost drugs like Ozempic and other GL...

In this episode, Marcus and Vic are joined by Jenna Paldino, a healthcare lobbyist and founder of Paladino Advocates. They discuss Jenna’s work in lobbying for healthcare, including the influence of public policy, the impact of lobbying at both state and federal levels, and the importance of building relationships with legislators. Jenna provides insights on how startups can engage with lawmakers,...

In this episode, Marcus & Vic discuss dock worker strikes, automation, & union demands. AI's effect on job displacement & societal change highlights AI tools' rapid development. Inflation concerns linked to the strike, review of recent developments in healthcare hiring, corporate real estate issues, & venture capital activity in healthcare AI. Updates on virtual dementia care, phys...

In this episode of the Health Further podcast, Vic interviews Josh Eckelberry, a seasoned venture capitalist and Principal at Solas BioVentures, a life sciences venture capital firm. Josh brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare innovation, particularly in heart health and cutting-edge cardiac technologies. With a focus on breakthrough medical devices, novel pharmaceuticals, and AI-driven diagno...

In this episode, Marcus and Vic talk Fed's rate cuts, market trends since the 1980s, & how these factors affect the economy. Explore China’s economic efforts, AI innovations in radiology from companies like Qure.ai, venture capital investments in healthcare, including special needs plans and women’s midlife hormonal care, & Growing importance of advanced primary care—the potential reopenin...

In this episode of the Health Further podcast, hosts Marcus and Vic engage in a dynamic discussion with neuroscientist and digital health expert Walter Greenleaf. They explore a range of topics, including the integration of VR and AR in healthcare, their potential in therapeutic treatments like stroke rehabilitation and mental health, and the broader role of digital health technologies. They also...

In this episode, Marcus & Vic discuss the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, the labor strikes in major industries, including Boeing & U.S. port workers, and the potential implications on national security and the economy. Amazon's new return-to-office mandate, which they suggest may be a strategic way to reduce the workforce. Highlight venture capital deals, FDA approvals, and the...

00:50 - Inflation Extends Cooling Streak to Hit 2.5% in August WSJ 02:00 - Ally Drops After CFO Flags Consumer Stress, Underperformance Bloomberg 02:44 - China’s Deflationary Spiral Is Now Entering Dangerous New Stage Bloomberg 04:41 - IT Unemployment Hits 6% Amid Overall U.S. Jobs Growth WSJ 08:37 - Microbiome health science company Viome raises $25M to build out its diagnostics Vator 09:35 - Sal...

Links: 7:18 - Why This Jobs Report Could Be the Most Pivotal One in Years NYT 9:16 - August private payrolls rose by 99,000, smallest gain since 2021 and far below estimates, ADP says CNBC 12:25 - Thatch takes in $38M for ICHRA health benefits Axios   13:30 - Lightforce lands $50M for dental devices Axios 14:19 - Biden Prepares to Block $14 Billion Steel Deal WSJ 17:53 - California Senate Passes B...

2:45 - Fed’s Powell Declares ‘Time Has Come’ for Rate Cuts WSJ 4:24 - The Geography of Unequal Recovery NYT 6:35 - Canada pallet backs order, restoring freight rail operation  8:04 - The IPO Market Gets Cold Feet WSJ 9:36 - Nvidia Reports Strong Quarter Amid ... 13:21 -  ApiJect collects $35M for prefilled injection devices Axios 14:40 - PitchBook Q2 Healthcare Funds Report PitchBook 18:57 - North...

In this episode of the Health Further podcast, hosts Vic and Marcus, along with guest Tarun Kapoor, discuss a range of critical topics in healthcare. The conversation covers the ongoing partnership between Virtua Health and AI tools, focusing on their application in acute care and behavioral health. They explore the challenges of handling increased patient volume and acuity due to demographic shif...

TIn this episode Vic and Marcus, covers the financial struggles of Generation X nearing retirement, creditor conflicts in cash-strapped companies, and Musk's troubled Twitter takeover. It also addresses labor disputes in Canada and potential chaos from U.S. port strikes, insights from the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium, and advancements in AI for healthcare and medical research. The episode explores...

In this episode, Vic and Marcus discuss the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cut, the turnaround in millennials' finances, the availability of hourly workers, layoffs in the retail sector, venture capital trends, healthcare financing, virtual triage, cyberattacks on hospitals, antitrust actions against Google, FDA clearance for digital therapeutics, AI's role in home healthcare, and advan...

In this episode, Marcus covers a range of crucial topics, starting with the recent global stock market slide and its impact on the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, followed by a discussion on whether the Fed can still achieve a soft landing as rate cuts approach. He also highlights the market's rebound driven by jobless claims and discusses significant life sciences investments by venBio and TPG. Mar...

In this episode, Vic and guest host Dr. Erica Oberg delve into integrative and natural medicine, focusing on longevity, chronic disease prevention, and optimizing health through personalized medical approaches. They discuss the role of naturopathic medicine, the importance of proactive health management, and the potential of modern diagnostic tools and treatments like full-body MRIs, genome sequen...

In this episode of 'Health Further,' hosts Marcus and Vic discuss key topics, including national healthcare events, the impact of interest rates on inflation and employment, trends in commercial property foreclosures, the role of government in economic stability, and recent healthcare venture capital activity. They explore the challenges faced by the telehealth industry, specifically Teledoc, and...

In this episode of "Health Further," hosts Marcus and Vic discuss the stock market and economy, the impact of AI on tech stocks, Google's earnings and AI investments, China's interest rate cut, the post-pandemic job market, and healthcare employment. They cover cybersecurity issues affecting airlines, investments in healthcare startups like Headway and Vitable, Google's abandoned acquisition of Wi...

In this episode of Health Further podcast, Marcus and Emily discuss the implications of a potential Trump presidency on healthcare. They explore various aspects, including the national debt, the impact on healthcare spending, and specific policy areas such as Medicare, Medicaid, and biopharma. The conversation highlights the challenges and potential changes in healthcare policy, driven by economic...

In this episode of Health Further, we welcome Dr. Rick Abramson, a leading expert in the intersection of AI and healthcare. Dr. Abramson, an MD from Harvard Medical School with a diverse career spanning clinical practice, consulting, and executive roles, delves into the transformative potential of AI in medical imaging. With a background that includes significant contributions at institutions like...