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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. Visit us at www.CareTalkPodcast.com

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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - Why Urgent Care is Growing So Fast

Why Urgent Care is Growing So Fast

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02/01/23 • 15 min

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Urgent care centers are popping up everywhere! Patient volumes ballooned 60% since before the pandemic, and investors keep eating it up.
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David explore what's behind the rapid growth of urgent care and why it matters.
Topics:
(0:53) What is urgent care?
(1:50) Urgent care growth by the numbers
(3:30) Is urgent care actually more expensive?
(4:30) How urgent care promotes more access to care
(5:50) Why is urgent care growing so much?
(11:20) Why are investors bullish on urgent care?
(13:17) Will urgent care centers undermine the doctor/patient relationship?
Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: What is Causing the Rapid Growth of Urgent Care in America?
ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
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#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #health #urgentcare #primarycare

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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - Episode #111 - Will Merck's Pill Save Us From COVID?
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10/06/21 • 17 min

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Merck’s new drug Molnupiravir showed high effectiveness against COVID-19 in late-stage trials. John and David speculate about what this means for the fight against COVID.
Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.com
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zd8TribaFOs
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#healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarepolicy #healthcarepodcast #health #FDA #Merck #COVID

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Nearly all insured Americans have prescription medication benefits.
So why are so many Americans struggling to afford those prescriptions?
Shouldn't these benefits cover the cost?
In this episode of CareTalk, David Williams speaks with Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, to explore the factors driving the disconnect between consumer needs and prescription pricing, and how point-of-prescribing technology can serve as a patient-centered solution.
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.
As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

TOPICS
(0:17) Sponsorship
(2:01) Why Is Medication Access an Issue?
(4:23) What Happened to Affordable Medicine?
(5:14) The State of Prior Authorization
(7:08) Why Hasn't Electronic Prescribing Solved Consumer Constraints?
(8:58) What Is Patient-Centered, Provider-Friendly Tech?
(13:18) The Issues with Preferred Pharmacies
(15:34) How Have Pharma Support Programs Evolved?
(18:12) The Role of Biosimilars in Reducing Prices
(19:38) What Should a Patient Know When Dealing with Prescription Costs?
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT KYLE KISER
Kyle Kiser became CEO of Arrive Health in 2021, having previously served as its President and Chief Strategy Officer for over four years. Under his leadership, Arrive Health has built a network of top health systems, health plans, PBMs, and IT vendors to enhance patient access, affordability, and outcomes while minimizing administrative burdens. Before joining Arrive Health, Kyle held senior roles at Welltok, Catapult Health, and Principal Wellness Company.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT ARRIVE HEALTH
Arrive Health is dedicated to improving patient affordability and access to care, and this new brand exemplifies its ambitions and purpose in a more unique way. They are wholly focused on integrating accurate data—encompassing pharmacy, medical benefits, and more—into provider and care team workflows, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care at the most affordable price.
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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - Why US Healthcare Still Falls Short

Why US Healthcare Still Falls Short

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10/04/24 • 18 min

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Surprise, surprise, the US healthcare system is still the most expensive and lowest performing. That’s the message from the latest Commonwealth Fund report called Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System.
In this episode of CareTalk, John and David dive into the report’s findings to uncover why U.S. healthcare remains so broken—and explore what, if anything, can be done to fix it.
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.
As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.
TOPICS
(0:27) Sponsorship
(1:45) Looking at the Commonwealth Report on the State of Healthcare
(3:18) How Well Does U.S. Healthcare Perform for Its Cost?
(6:00) What is Care Processing?
(7:08) Where is the U.S. an Outlier in Health Concerns?
(9:30) How Private Equity Ownership is Affecting Healthcare
(10:53) Why Primary Care is in Crisis
(11:49) How the Healthcare System Can Strengthen Primary Care
(13:56) The Task of Improving Care Access
(16:30) How AI and New Technology Can Improve the U.S. Healthcare System
(17:55) Administrative Inefficiency in U.S. Healthcare
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ ABOUT AMY BROWN
Amy Brown, the founder and CEO of Authenticx, has built a distinguished career in healthcare, advocating for underserved populations, leading teams to expand coverage, and mastering corporate operations. Drawing on two decades of experience across healthcare and insurance sectors, she founded Authenticx in 2018 to address the missed opportunities in utilizing customer interaction data. Authenticx provides healthcare organizations with a unified source of conversational data, bringing the authentic voice of the patient into the boardroom to drive growth, profitability, and improved healthcare outcomes.
🎙️⚕️ ABOUT AUTHENTICX
Authenticx was established to revolutionize how healthcare organizations listen on a large scale. By harnessing the power of AI, Authenticx transforms everyday conversations into actionable insights, aiming to uncover transformative opportunities within the healthcare sector.
With over 100 years of collective leadership experience in pharmaceutical, payer, and healthcare organizations, the team at Authenticx understands the challenges and opportunities that clients encounter, having navigated similar landscapes themselves. This deep industry knowledge drives their commitment to delivering solutions that truly address the needs of their clients and enhance healthcare outcomes.
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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - How Will We Make America Healthy Again?

How Will We Make America Healthy Again?

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11/15/24 • 12 min

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With the election decided and over, Americans are looking at Republicans to make good on their campaign promises.
One important promise to voters was to make America healthy again.
But what does this agenda entail?
And what impacts can we expect to see in healthcare?
In this episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss the framework of Make America Healthy Again, covering what they have right, what they have wrong, and how it is set to change healthcare.
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.
As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

TOPICS
(0:32) Sponsorship
(1:59) Positives of Make America Healthy Again
(3:31) Examining Chronic Disease Rates
(4:54) Framework of Chronic Diseases
(5:56) Health Policies on Pollution
(7:02) The Gun Safety Epidemic
(8:08) Government Regulations and Health Track Record
(9:16) Contradictions in Make America Healthy Again
(12:04) Hope for Change in American Healthcare
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - Episode #110 - Who Will Lead the FDA?

Episode #110 - Who Will Lead the FDA?

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09/29/21 • 14 min

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The FDA has been without a permanent leader for 8 months and counting. In this episode, John and David nominate the candidates they’d like to see fill the seat.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5N873yyKU8
Visit us at www.caretalkpodcast.com
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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - Can the US Learn From Canadian Healthcare?

Can the US Learn From Canadian Healthcare?

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01/26/24 • 22 min

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Canada spends half as much on healthcare as the US but outcomes are at least as good and lifespans are longer. Americans –including most recently the state of Florida-- are keen to import cheaper drugs from our northern neighbor.
Should we import any of their other healthcare ideas while we’re at it?
O Canada, what can we learn from thee?
TOPICS
(01:36) The Canadian healthcare system
(06:10) Quality of service in the U.S. and Canada
(07:23) Drawbacks of the Canadian healthcare system
(10:57) Medical bankruptcy and cost comparison between U.S. and Canada
(13:05) What is not covered under the national healthcare plan in Canada
(15:08) Comparison of U.S. and Canadian healthcare systems
(17:06) Five pillars of the Canadian healthcare system
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
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#healthcare #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness #healthcaretechnology #healthinsurance #canadianhealthcare #imports #nationalhealthplan #qualityofservice

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In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics, dives deep into the future of pharmaceutical marketing in a post-cookie world. Discover how innovative attribution alternatives are reshaping the landscape, empowering pharma marketers to transform brand awareness into tangible sales.
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.
As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT JEFF GREENFIELD
Entrepreneur, advisor, and disruptor with three decades of experience in strategy, growth, and marketing leadership.
Currently shaping the future of attribution as the co-founder of Provalytics.
Recognized at industry events such as NAPTE, NAB, Mediapost, BANFF, MASB, ANA, and TVOT, and featured in leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, WSJ, Bloomberg, ABC, CBS, and Investor’s Business Daily.
🎙️⚕️ ABOUT PROVALYTICS
Provalytics provides AI-driven attribution and planning tailored for a privacy-first world. Their award-winning methodology integrates all media, including walled gardens, deduplicates conversions, and eliminates the need for tags by relying solely on aggregated, non-personal data.
By combining Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) with Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), Provalytics delivers detailed insights and validated, incremental results.
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#healthcare #healthcarepodcast #digitaltherapeutics #healthcareAI #personalizedcare #accesstocare #healthcaretech #healthcaremarketing #healthcaredata #pharma

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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - How Calm App is Innovating Mental Wellness

How Calm App is Innovating Mental Wellness

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05/31/24 • 25 min

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Anxiety and depression in the US have surged, and consequently, poor sleep habits have increased as well.
According to Gallup, over 17% of Americans report depression, and the Sleep Health Foundation states that up to 40% of those individuals also suffer from insomnia.
Getting help is harder than ever, due to caregiver shortages, soaring costs, and persistent social stigma.
But what if an app could help?
While smartphones are often criticized for their negative impact on sleep and mental health, Calm is reshaping that narrative.
Originally conceptualized as a meditation app, Calm has swiftly expanded its offerings to address a spectrum of issues from insomnia to mental health, amassing over 160 million users.
In our latest episode, David E. Williams and John Driscoll are joined by David Ko, CEO of Calm, to explore how his company seamlessly integrates meditation, sleep, and mental health solutions directly into your smartphone.
TOPICS
(3:57) Applying gamification to healthcare engagement
(8:30) How do you even begin to tackle a problem as big as mental health?
(9:17) The importance of brands in healthcare
(11:21) What is Calm and how did it start?
(16:43) Is there a good rationale for an employer to be managing stress and reducing burnout?
(18:18) What role can Calm play in helping people reduce anxiety and depression?
(21:59) Key takeaways from Calm and Harvard Business Review’s joint study
(24:09) Has Mental Health Awareness Month been successful?
🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (Senior Advisor, Walgreens Health) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
🎙️⚕️ABOUT DAVID KO
David is the CEO of Calm, a top app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation, where he also sits on the Board of Directors. Before joining Calm, David co-founded and served as CEO of Ripple Health Group, a health tech company acquired by Calm in 2022. Under his leadership, Calm launched Calm Health, a mental health care solution aimed at payers, providers, and self-insured employers, bridging the gap between mental and physical health care.
Prior to founding Ripple Health Group, David was a Board Member, President, and COO of Rally Health, a digital health company. Rally’s solutions serve nearly 55 million people through health plans, care providers, and over 200,000 employers. In 2017, Rally was acquired by UnitedHealth Group.
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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. - How Telehealth is Changing Healthcare

How Telehealth is Changing Healthcare

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10/18/22 • 18 min

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In this episode of CareTalk, John and David take a deeper look at the history and growth of telehealth and what it means for the future of medicine. They explore how this important technology is revolutionizing the delivery of care, enabling greater access to quality health services no matter where people live or travel. And they also discuss some of the challenges facing telehealth today and how these can be overcome to ensure continued growth in this dynamic space.
TOPICS
(0:10) John’s new job with Walgreens Boots Alliance
(3:11) How has telehealth grown over the years?
(7:38) Do patients prefer telehealth vs. in-person visits?
(10:00) What areas of healthcare are best suited for telehealth?
(16:43) Can telehealth deliver on its promise?
Dive deeper into this episode by reading our report, "The Growth of Telehealth."

ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare system. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.
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CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. currently has 277 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Medicine, Podcasts, Business and Healthcare.

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The episode title 'Why Urgent Care is Growing So Fast' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is 18 minutes.

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Episodes of CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. are typically released every 5 days, 18 hours.

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