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Cell and gene therapies present an enormous opportunity for patients – the ability to insert or adapt genetic material is a true breakthrough for precision medicine and brings hope to those with previously incurable diseases. However, bringing these therapies to patients comes with enormous complexity – from research and approval through manufacturing and administration. In this episode, Jen and M...

In this episode, Jack, Ollie, and Jen discuss some recent EU-based newsworthy items, including the importance of ethnicity data and its impact on healthcare systems (0.35), exciting and emerging retail health opportunities (8.08), and a landmark report calling for urgent investment in digital health literacy (16.20). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, ethnicity, DEI, WHO, Re...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic this year with the rapid adoption of ChatGPT, a powerful generative language model that was released late last year. In this special Trending News US episode, Jen, Ryan, and Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Todd Quartiere to discuss the latest news when it comes to AI in the health industry. Podcast Tags: healthcare, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT...

As healthcare providers incorporate an expanding landscape of technologies and strive to meet patient expectations in the post-pandemic world, the standards of healthcare delivery are rapidly changing. The typical point of care experience for patients is shifting beyond the hospital, as facilities begin to prioritize digitization, AI-informed decision making, and operational efficiency. In this ep...

Across the healthcare industry, organizations are beginning to think and operate differently to expand capabilities and adapt to a changing environment. Historically separate entities, such as health plans, providers, and technology companies, are coming together to collaborate on innovative solutions to a complex healthcare system. In this episode, Jen and Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Provider H...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including the potential for robotics to transform surgical and patient care (0.35), exciting progress being made in Europe to advance decentralised clinical trials (7.26), and much needed hope for those suffering with postpartum depression following approval in the US of an innovative new medicin...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including the latest in drug shortages across the US market, the damaging impact of cybersecurity and ransomware attacks on health systems and hospitals, and the FDA’s approval of Zurzuvae, a depression pill specific to treat severe depression after childbirth.  Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, public h...

The impact of climate change on global health systems and health outcomes necessitates comprehensive action across healthcare decision making, policy formation, governance, structures, and systems. In this episode, Jen, Ryan, and Ollie are joined by Vynamic’s Rosanna Vellacott, to discuss how healthcare systems are grappling with the impacts of climate change and the multi-pronged approach require...

The US primary care industry is in a period of rapid disruption, as dozens of new players raise capital like never before. While the operating methods of these new companies vary, the mission is the same – to utilize primary care to provide high quality, convenient care at a lower cost. In this episode, Jen, Mindy, and Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Jed Barnes, to discuss what these changes mean for...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including new therapies slowing Alzheimer’s progression (0:35), practical application of AI to reduce waiting times in NHS hospitals (8:34), and the impact of the recent European heatwave on healthcare systems (14:03). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, AI, machine learning...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including the recent FDA approvals of Leqembi and Opill, a price transparency and PBM reform package working its way through Congress, and the recent series C funding raise for Octave.    Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, CMS, DA, Medicare, drug prices, PBM, Alzheimer’s, wom...

Life Sciences and MedTech companies are transforming the way they interact with customers; working to create experiences that are personalized, digital, timely, and intuitive. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Customer Experience Transformation Lead, Mike Zapiec, Omnichannel Offering Lead Josh Padams, and MedTech Omnichannel Expert Jess Werle to discuss what omnichannel really is, why it...

While Life Sciences organizations understand the growing potential of the global medicines market, executing successful launches in diverse markets remains a formidable challenge – requiring a balance of efficient globalized frameworks and tactics adapted to local market dynamics. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Global Launch Experts, Stephanie Farrell and Felice Walter, to discuss how...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including the significant inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ communities in the UK (0.35), a landmark mental health strategy announced by the EU Commission (7.17), and some exciting investments and developments in Neuroscience Centres of Excellence in the UK (13.17). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcar...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including legal challenges to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established by the Inflation Reduction Act. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, CMS, HHS, Medicare, drug prices Source Links:  Merck sues to block Medicare negotiation of drug prices   Bristol Myers foll...

The role of Medical Affairs function within Life Sciences organizations continues to expand – increasing its focus on patient centricity and requiring the development of new capabilities, partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Tamaron Bertelli and Nick Fletcher to discuss these trends and how Medical Affairs organizations can optimize their wa...

Regular changes to and state-to-state variations in US data privacy laws often leave the public wondering who has access to their data and how it might be used. This is especially concerning when it comes to consumer health data, where misuse of personal information could negatively impact patients’ care, treatment, and livelihood – concerns that have only been exacerbated with the overturning of...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including an update on the UK’s Life Sciences Plan, pharmaceutical industry growth in Denmark and Sweden, and UK funding for extended reality mental health projects. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, biopharma, life sciences, UK, Denmark, Sweden, public health, mental health, virtual rea...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including recent approvals from the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and Phase 3 clinical trial results for oral semaglutide to treat obesity. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, life sciences, health policy, public health, Medicare, drug prices, PBMs, 340B, obesity Source Links:  A key...

The emerging need for connected, digital patient healthcare solutions has been accelerated by the healthcare workforce crisis – and improved options for scalable patient monitoring and data analytics have provided opportunities for the MedTech industry to jump in. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic Director Andrew Sgarlato and Executive and Head of Healthcare Technology, Mary Virzi, to disc...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack, Gemma, and Adrien share their insights from the recent Reuters Pharma 2023 conference held in Barcelona including the latest developments on Digital Health (1.51), Medical Affairs (3.50), Patient Engagement (7.11), and the perspectives from pharma leaders who attended Vynamic’s roundtable on patient initiative impact measurement (10.06) Podcast Tags:...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including the judicial activity surrounding Mifepristone, a medical abortion drug, and the recent announcement of Kaiser’s acquisition of Geisinger to launch Risant Health.   Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, life sciences, health policy, public health, mergers and acquisitions, FDA  Source Links:  T...

A lack of clinical and epidemiological data for women, racial, and ethnic groups can contribute to diagnostic uncertainty, lower rates of clinical development for conditions most impacting these communities, and enduring disparities in health. In this episode, Jen is joined by Inizio’s Global Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Stef Christmas, and special guest Soo Son, a Health Equity Cha...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including Medicare Part D impacts from the Inflation Reduction Act, Novo Nordisk’s cuts to insulin prices, and the PBM Transparency Act of 2023.    Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, life sciences, health policy, public health, Medicare, drug prices, PBMs  Source Links:  True catastrophic coverage and...

In this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack, Ollie, and Will discuss a few recent newsworthy items on UK Life Sciences policy including what the latest spring budget means for Life Sciences (1.00), future pricing of branded medicines in the UK and differences with other countries (6.10), and how Life Sciences policy is working to attract investment and talent to the UK (18.55).   Podcast Tags: h...