PwC's Next in Health

Tune in as authors of PwC's 2025 Medical Cost Trend Report: Behind the Numbers, discuss key findings and provide what employers should consider to manage rising healthcare costs.  Key points include: Cost projections: The highest medical cost trend in 13 years, with an 8% increase for the group market and 7.5% for the individual market Key drivers: Inflation, providers' cost-control effo...

Tune into this episode of PwC's Next in Health to hear Strategy& Principal, Igor Belokrinitsky, in discussion with PwC Strategy& Director, Rohit Nayak, PwC Strategy& Senior Manager, Sri Murthy Guru and PwC Strategy& Senior Associate, Cailin Hong, on what physicians are seeking from payers, health systems and management services organizations (MSOs), to help improve the practic...

Tune in as PwC specialists discuss how emerging companies (private, pre-IPO) are navigating growth in the health industry.  Key topics include: The journey and milestones of emerging companies in the life sciences, biotech and medical technology fields, including capital raising, product development and IPO preparation Common pitfalls and best practices for managing diverse interests from investor...

Tune in as PwC specialists discuss the 2024 outlook for healthcare and how the sector can grow and innovate amid economic challenges and uncertainty.  Key Topics include: Major forces impacting the sector: economic pressure, rising costs, labor shortage, and expensive drugs Ways to overcome compression and deliver value: industry-wide transformation, tech enabled business model reinvention, transa...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss strategies to reinvent the pharma business model and drive growth in the pharmaceutical industry.  Key topics include: The headwinds for pharma are real and sustained  Rethinking the innovation strategy  Accelerate using AI and analytics  Lower costs  M&A as a catalyst for transformation  Protecting the enterprise Speakers: Jenny Colapietro, Health Indus...

Tune in to hear PwC Deals leaders discuss preparing for deals in 2024, exploring the current state of the deals market and sharing valuable insights from their newly released 2024 deals outlook. Key topics include: Fundamental changes and strategy trends for 2024 and how it’s shaping the health services and pharma landscapes The role of the regulators and their impact on deals Business model reinv...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how health ecospheres can provide a transformative model for organizations to collaborate and address large-scale healthcare problems. Topics include: Identifying areas of historical shortcomings Understanding strengths and capabilities Determining the role within the ecosphere Speakers: Dave Powell, Enterprise Strategy Lead Principal, PwC Tyler Mansfield, E...

Tune in as health leader, author and entrepreneur, Stephen Pollak, PhD, shares how the outcomes of his research in hemodialysis populations and beyond are paving the path for data-driven solutions that inform and integrate care for patients with complex chronic conditions. Topics include: Patient medical records playing a vital role in improving medical practice outcomes and costs Shifting the foc...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss re-engineering the healthcare ecosystem by engaging healthcare consumers. Topics include:  Evaluating the consumer experience and engagement Trends in the market to help organizations develop and focus on their mission to enhance consumer experience and key investments Three capabilities that are needed to deliver on the promise of personalization, low cost,...

Tune in to hear Barrett Baker of Project Horizon from the Sunflower Network, and Dan Solchanyk from Razom, discuss how to strengthen Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure both for the near and the long term. Topics include: Sunflower Network’s mission is to deliver aid and infrastructure to communities in crisis. Project Horizon furthers this mission by building a hospital in Ukraine, empowering loc...

Tune in to hear Chris Barnett, Chris Barnett, CEO of ABA Centers of America, discuss his approach to a comprehensive healthcare system, with a specific emphasis on new models, technologies, and algorithms that promote inclusivity for improved behavioral health care outcomes. Topics include: The origin of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and how it seek to change lives by helping change behavior o...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss their recently published article: How a local-first strategy in China can help global pharma and life sciences players reduce risk and drive growth. Topics include: Sharing key strategies for pharma companies contemplating localization in China, offering valuable insights on maximizing business growth while mitigating risks in the Chinese market Three approa...

People across the world are suffering from behavioral and mental health challenges. Tune in to hear Eric Hren, Chief Growth Officer at Innowell, discuss how technology can help provide better services and solutions for patients, clinicians and employers. Topics include: Getting to know Innowell: What it does, what it offers, and the problems it solves Reaching various populations by increasing dig...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss the functionality and benefits of using GenAI in health care. Topics include: How GenAI is being used today GenAI helping health insurers drive affordability of healthcare Health organizations managing risks posed by GenAI Speakers: Inshita Wij, Strategy& Director, PwC Sri Murthy, Strategy& Director, PwC Igor Belokrinitsky, Strategy& Principal, P...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss using GenAI in the pharma and life sciences industry. Topics include: Key considerations for new technology and deploying GenAI responsibly Key elements to consider for monitoring regulatory activity The future of technology, adoption and upskilling within organizations Speakers: Siddhartha Bhattacharya, Cloud & Digital Principal, PwC Ilana Golbin Blumen...

Tune in to hear how the SCAN Group is expanding their Medicare Advantage plan by launching new care entities that aim to address problems of older adults. Topics include: •Addressing national-scale industry issues such as affordability and equity, and the role SCAN Group is playing •How attributes and mindset make the legal department a great fit to oversee health equity •Initiatives and data-driv...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how life sciences companies are engaging better with consumers and patients and rethinking engagement, the channels utilized and how to utilize data and technology to create meaningful impact. Topics include:  •What elements create a good customer experience and why it’s important •Four key principles to creating a good customer experience •Restructuring rol...

Tune in to listen as PwC’s leaders Roel van den Akker and Nick Donkar provide insights into the deals landscape 2023 and offer a preview of what lies ahead. Topics include: A look back at M&A activity in health industries so far in 2023 The future of deals: The role of regulators, shareholders, and private equity in the health space Three areas to keep an eye on: potential legislative or tax c...

Tune in to hear PwC specialists share key findings from their medical cost trend report, discussing healthcare affordability and its implications for employers and consumers. Topics include:  The Macroeconomics environment: The impact of inflation How the workforce shortage and physician consolidation are impacting cost and patient care Increasing cost of drugs and health therapies Employer perspe...

Tune in to hear Robbie Pottharst, CEO of myPlace Health, discuss their mission for building a health care startup to integrate better care for the elderly. Topics include: What is the PACE model? How myPlace Health works with sponsors to develop comprehensive plans and services covering areas such as behavioral health, clinical pharmacy, palliative care, and technology innovations that tackle soci...

Tune in to hear how innovations in science, technology, reimbursement, and organizational collaboration are reshaping the oncology landscape. Topics include: Emerging therapies and new business models to drive cost efficiencies  Using data and predictive analytics to enhance clinical trials and patient care Optimizing organizational collaboration and partnerships to deliver value for patients, pro...

Tune in to hear how the functional role of finance can influence companies’ strategies for growth in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. Topics include: Challenging the operating model to get Fit for Growth: Four steps to ensuring that resources are invested in the highest-value areas Digitizing the value chain and harnessing next generation technologies like generative AI to enhance bo...

Tune in to hear how incorporating immersive technology in healthcare opens new frontiers; enabling patients to embark on transformative virtual health journeys to enhance their outcomes and user experience. Topics include: Examples of the use of immersive technology and future possibilities as technology advances Patient navigation of an acute visit: A turn-by-turn tour to provide the patient with...

Tune in to hear what pharma stakeholders should know about the implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Topics include: The objective of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and timeline Steps pharma stakeholders need to take to be D.C.S.A compliant and how to prepare Readiness checklist: Four key tips to planning Perspectives on preparation from Walgreens  Speakers: Pat Lupo, Vice Pres...

Tune in to hear how pharmaceutical and life sciences companies are shifting their interactions with healthcare providers to be more helpful and informative, consolidate outreach and streamline compliance using chat platforms. Topics include: Benefits of communicating with HCPs as a team through a single portal, including sales, medical sales liaisons, and access specialists Maintaining the appropr...