CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
257 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsCareTalk: 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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Innovations in Public Health with Dr. Megan Ranney
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBDr. Megan Ranney joins CareTalk to discuss innovative public health approaches to prevent violence and related behavioral health problems. 🎙️⚕️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 MEGAN RANNE...
Transforming Veteran Healthcare with David Shulkin, MD
October 27, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBDr. David Shulkin was appointed by President Obama, then promoted to the Cabinet to head the Department of Veterans Affairs and eventually fired by President Trump. Now in the private sector he’s a dogged advocate for veterans and involved in everything from drug pricing to living to 100. In this episode, Dr. Shulkin joins CareTalk to discuss everything from rural health to improving veteran care in the US. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. ...
Unlocking the Front Door to Digital Mental Health with Brad Kittredge & Doug Nemecek, MD
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBMore than one in five adults have a diagnosed behavioral health condition. Yet only about half are in active treatment --and it takes an average of 11 years from the onset of symptoms before a patient seeks care. Our guests, Brightside Health CEO Brad Kittredge and Evernorth Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health Dr. Doug Nemecek, are opening multiple front doors to let patients in. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US he...
Closing Healthcare Gaps with Technology w/ David Feinberg, MD
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDr. David Feinberg was CEO of Geisinger and UCLA Health, then led Google Health before becoming CEO of Cerner. For the past year he’s been Chairman of Oracle Health. So, it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about healthcare IT! Dr. Feinberg joins the show to discuss interoperability, AI, health equity, and much more! 🎙️⚕️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. Healthc...
How to Live a Long and Healthy Life with Dan Buettner
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDan Buettner has unlocked profound secrets of longevity and happiness. He journeyed to the unique places around the world, dubbed the Blue Zones, where people regularly live into healthy old age. Dan discovered what they have in common and is now applying Blue Zones insights to create healthy communities around the United States. Can Blue Zones slow or reverse the recent slide in US longevity? Listen in to find out. 🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive,...
Executive Feature: Building a Better Mental Health System with Christina Mainelli of Quartet Health
October 04, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThe behavioral health crisis is in full swing. It’s well known that there’s a shortage of providers. But that’s just the first step. We also need to make sure people are getting the right care for them, that quality is measured and tracked, and that patients have long term support on their care journeys. Christina Mainelli (CEO, Quartet Health) joins us to discuss how Quartet is working to build a better mental healthcare system. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURES Caretalk Executive...
What Dana-Farber's Shakeup Means for Cancer Care
September 29, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Dana-Farber Cancer Institute rocked the cancer world this month by dropping its long standing partner, Brigham and Women’s in favor of building a new cancer hospital with Beth Israel. What does it mean for patients, physicians and health care costs? Is this just a local Boston story or is there broader meaning for the US 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 (Pres...
Executive Feature: AI and the New Era of Medical Diagnosis with Seth Rainford of Digital Diagnostics
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBAffordability, access, and quality are often referred to as the Iron Triangle of healthcare. There are tradeoffs among them and you can improve one or two, but not all three. Seth Rainford (Co-Founder & President, Digital Diagnostics) joins us to discuss how artificial intelligence can break that tradeoff and lead to a new and golden era of medical diagnosis and treatment. ABOUT CARETALK EXECUTIVE FEATURES Caretalk Executive Features is a series where we spotlight innovative companies and l...
Can OTC Narcan Help Fight the Opioid Crisis?
September 14, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBOpioid overdoses killed more than 100,000 people in the US last year, more than traffic accidents and suicides combined. Fentanyl is a major culprit, often turning a planned recreational high into sudden death. Now Naloxone –the generic name for Narcan—is available over the counter. Will the good drug stop the bad drug from killing people? And should you carry Narcan yourself? We’ll tell you what you need to know. ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B....
How to Treat Health Misinformation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar
September 05, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBMisinformation has always plagued healthcare, but it’s gotten worse recently. Dr. Geeta Nayyar (author, Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness) joins the show discuss the impact of healthcare's misinformation problem and what steps can be taken to treat it. 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...
How Prior Authorization Impacts Healthcare
August 29, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBPrior authorization. It’s a dreaded phrase for patients and providers alike. Now some health plans like Cigna say they’re cutting back on the practice, and the feds are contemplating restrictions, too. What is prior authorization in healthcare? And can the US healthcare system live without it? 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 Allia...
2023 Digital Health Trends & Challenges with Jess DaMassa
August 22, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBAfter incredible growth during the pandemic, digital health is adjusting to its own kind of new normal. Interest remains strong, deals are flowing and artificial intelligence is making its mark. But the market is less frothy –or maybe it has even overreacted. Friend of the show, Jessica DaMassa, (Host, WTF Health), joins us again to talk about the digital health trends and challenges of 2023. ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US h...
How Randomness Impacts Healthcare with Anupam B. Jena
August 14, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBAnupam B. Jena (Host of Freakonomics MD) joins CareTalk to talk about the hidden side of medicine and how unexpected—but predictable—events can profoundly affect our health. 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 ...
Raising Awareness of Sarcoma Cancer with James C. Wittig, MD
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBSarcomas are cancers of the connective tissues, with more than 15,000 new cases and 7000 deaths in the US every year. Sarcomas are often diagnosed when they’re too late to treat effectively, leading to poor outcomes. As Sarcoma Awareness Month 2023 concludes, Dr. James C. Wittig (Medical Director, Orthopedic Oncology, Atlantic Health System) joins CareTalk to discuss the importance of educating the public about sarcoma cancers. ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an in...
Putting Patients Over Profits with Stacey Richter (Host, Relentless Health Value)
August 03, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBStacey Richter (Host, Relentless Health Value podcast) joins CareTalk to discuss how the healthcare industry can put patients over profits by balancing doing well vs. doing good. 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, busines...
Mid-Year Grades for Our 2023 Healthcare Predictions
July 27, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MBWe made some bold and not so bold predictions about healthcare at the start of the year. Now that we're halfway through 2023, it’s a good time for a mid-year reality check to see what’s come true, where we missed the mark, and what we just plain didn’t think about. 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 (Pr...
The Arrival of OTC Birth Control
July 18, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBAccess to the birth control pill is becoming easier, now that FDA has approved an over the counter version of a product that’s been available by prescription since 1973. On this episode of CareTalk, John and David discuss why this move is so significant and why it took so long to get here. Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, OTC Birth Control in the US: What to Know https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/post/opill-birth-control-a-revolutionary-approach-to-contraception ABOUT CAR...
FDA Approves Leqembi: What You Should Know
July 11, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBFDA just approved Leqembi, a drug to slow the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s patients, and Medicare has agreed to pay for it. Is it time for patients, families and physicians to be excited? Or do we need to temper our hopes? Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Leqembi: What to Know About the New Alzheimer's Drug. https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/post/leqembi-what-to-know-about-the-new-alzheimer-s-drug ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no...
What's Google Doing in Healthcare?
July 04, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBGoogle has been making a lot of noise in the healthcare space lately. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David take a look at all of Google’s healthcare moves: What’s working? What’s not? And what’s next? Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Google’s Healthcare Revolution. https://www.caretalkpodcast.com/post/google-s-healthcare-revolution ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John D...
Will Healthcare's Staffing Shortage Ever End?
June 28, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWill the healthcare staffing crisis ever end? We were talking about shortages five years ago and then things really went crazy during the pandemic. But even as a lot of the economy has returned to normal, healthcare workers are still in very short supply. Do we just have to wait a little longer, or is the shortage of healthcare workers going to be with us forever? ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hos...
Why Millions Are Losing Medicaid
June 19, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBMore than a million people –including hundreds of thousands of children-- lost Medicaid coverage in the last few weeks as the pandemic-era continuous coverage policy ended. In this episode of CareTalk, John Driscoll and David Williams unpack what's going on with Medicaid redetermination in the US. 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...
Why Are Doctors Unionizing?
June 13, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBMedical residents and fellows at Mass General Brigham just voted overwhelmingly to form a union. Apparently these new physicians aren’t going to put up with the low pay and tough working conditions that their predecessors went through. Unionization is happening all over the place. But what does it mean for patient care, hospital finances, physician training, and relationships between trainee and supervising physicians? Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Doctor Unions and T...
Can Independent Physician Practices Survive?
June 06, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIndependent physician practices are facing an uphill battle in an era where hospitals are growing increasingly larger. With their vast resources and extensive networks, hospitals often hold a considerable advantage when it comes to negotiating contracts with insurance companies and leveraging economies of scale. This discrepancy can lead to a significant disadvantage for independent physicians, making it harder for them to compete for patients, attract top talent, and maintain financial sta...
What is the Healthcare Impact of the Debt Limit Deal?
May 31, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBCongress’s failure to raise the debt limit has brought the US perilously close to default. Republicans have insisted on major cuts to federal spending –including in healthcare—in exchange for their votes. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked out an agreement in principle, which gives in, at least partially, to the GOP demands while preserving Democratic priorities. So, what’s the impact of the debt ceiling deal on healthcare? Will the deal have a real impact or is it...
Should Hospitals Have Their Own Police Forces?
May 24, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBViolent attacks against healthcare workers are rising, leading some hospitals to launch their own police forces. Enhanced security and faster response times sound great. But what about patient rights, potential abuses, and the financial burden at a time when hospital finances are strained? In this episode of CareTalk, John and David examine the rise of hospital police forces and debate whether or not they are a good idea. TOPICS (1:01) Why is there a debate about hospitals having their ow...
What's Behind the Adderall Shortage?
May 16, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Adderall shortage is causing hardships for patients and families relying on the medication to manage ADHD. The surge in ADHD diagnoses and telemedicine prescriptions during the public health emergency, along with manufacturing disruptions, contribute to the problem. Initially, the federal government planned to reduce controlled substance availability through telemedicine. However, due to a significant response of tens of thousands of comments, they will maintain the pandemic-era rules f...
The Epidemic of Loneliness
May 10, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSurgeon General Vivek Murphy recently issued an advisory calling it an epidemic. Things were bad enough before the pandemic but they got worse, with more than half of people reporting loneliness according to some surveys. There are solutions out there, but it’s a mixed bag. Social media might help make connections but too often it has the opposite effect. And we’re just getting started with AI… Join John and David in this thought-provoking episode as they unravel the complexities of the lo...
Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare
May 03, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBAs healthcare increasingly relies on technology, it has become even more susceptible to cyber threats, making cybersecurity a major area of concern for the industry. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David examine the major cybersecurity risks in healthcare and what businesses can do to protect themselves and their customers. TOPICS (0:46) How do we navigate in a world where all different kinds of institutions are getting hacked? (1:56) How Credential Stuffing was used in recent healt...
Dr. Eric Bricker on Healthcare Finance
April 27, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIt finally happened! CareTalk and Dr. Eric Bricker (AHealthcareZ), two titans of healthcare YouTube, join forces to take on some of the juiciest topics in healthcare finance and more. 🎙️Providers taking on risk: who’s getting it right? 🎙️Are digital health startups able to make a difference? 🎙️Health insurers decreasing prior authorization - is it for real or for show? 🎙️Is it practical for consumers to compare hospital prices? Hear what Eric, John and David had to about all of this and mo...
The Challenges of Rural Health
April 19, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBRural communities have fewer doctors, nurses and medical facilities per person than the country as a whole. Some rural hospitals have closed, leaving large geographic areas without local services. And the population is older, sicker, more likely to have unhealthy habits like tobacco use and less likely to have access to reliable transportation to get to their appointments. Rural healthcare is a challenge. But is it all doom and gloom? John and David share their thoughts. Dive deeper into ...
Has Surprise Billing Met Its Match?
April 13, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBZack Cooper joins CareTalk to discuss why surprise medical bills might soon become a thing of the past. TOPICS (1:22) Zack’s deep dive into surprise billing (3:46) How the No Surprises Act came to be (7:23) The 1% Steps for Healthcare Reform Project (8:56) The Legal Villains (12:01) How can politics actually work for cost reduction? Dive deeper into this episode and read our report, Putting an End to Surprise Medical Bills With The No Surprises Act. ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly pod...
Zeke Emanuel on AI in Healthcare
April 04, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDr. Zeke Emanuel joins the show to share his thoughts on the artificial intelligence craze and how it could impact healthcare. TOPICS (1:04) Is AI going to take over the world? (2:04) How will AI be used in healthcare? (3:58) AI and machine learning (22:15) Remote patient monitoring vs remote patient management. Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: Can AI Make Remote Patient Monitoring More Proactive? ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive,...
Brooke Ellison on Defying Disability
March 29, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBBrooke Ellison's incredible life journey is an inspiration to us all. At just 11 years old, she faced the unimaginable - being struck by a car and left paralyzed from the neck down. But instead of giving up, she persevered and defied the odds. She went on to achieve academic excellence, graduating magna cum laude from Harvard. A masters degree and PhD later, Brooke went on to run for New York State Senate and publish two books. It's no wonder her remarkable life story was turned into a mov...
Why Rare Disease Research is So Important
March 21, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBRare diseases, despite their name, are more prevalent than one might expect, impacting up to 10% of the population, particularly children. But a staggering 95% of the 10,000 known rare diseases remain without effective treatments, posing an immense challenge for affected families, foundations, and scientists working tirelessly to remedy the situation. Nasha Fitter (CEO, FOXG1 Research Foundation and VP, RWE and Ciitizen Platform at Invitae) joins CareTalk to explain the importance of rare d...
How the SVB Failure Affects Healthcare
March 14, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThe collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. But how will it affect the healthcare industry? John and David have the answers. TOPICS (0:55) Why should we care about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse? (7:53) The implications of the SVB collapse on healthcare (8:23) Did SVB have ties with healthcare companies? (12:00) Are healthcare institutions like hospitals and health plans in danger of suffering a similar fate? ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a we...
What Eli Lilly's Insulin Price Cut Really Means
March 08, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MBEli Lilly is slashing insulin prices by 70%. Have we entered a new era of drug affordability or is this announcement just a lot of hot air? TOPICS (0:34) Is the Eli Lilly’s Insulin price cut a big deal? (2:07) What does the price cut mean for Americans who need Insulin? (5:41) Why is Eli Lilly reducing the prices now? (6:28) How have Insulin prices affected diabetics in the past? (8:08) Why is Insulin so expensive in the United States? (9:17) Who are the major players in the Insulin ma...
Will Uncle Sam Be the Only Customer in Healthcare?
February 27, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThe US is often called a free market health care system. But Medicare and Medicaid are the biggest insurers, and the government pays for about half of all healthcare. The private sector is getting the message, with some big players –like Humana—ignoring private customers altogether. Are we on a one way train to single payer? Will innovation suffer? And if government pays all the bills, should it own all the hospitals, physician practices and drug companies, too? In this episode of CareTal...
Michelle Davey on Reinventing Care Delivery With Virtual Care
February 22, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBMichelle Davey, Co-Founder & CEO of Wheel Health, joins CareTalk to discuss how virtual care is revolutionizing care delivery. 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 MICHELLE DAVEY Growing up in a ...
Jean Drouin on Why Value-Based Care Will Succeed
February 16, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBValue based care is a great idea, at least in theory. It’s cheaper and better than fee for service. But uptake is slow because incentives are hard to align, available data and analytics aren’t up to the task, it takes too long for providers to be rewarded, and payers and providers just don’t trust one another. With all these challenges, can value based care succeed? Clarify Health CEO, Jean Drouin, joins CareTalk to explain why the answer is a resounding YES! ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a ...
2023 State of Digital Healthcare
February 09, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBDigital health had plenty of ups and downs in 2022, with continued innovation and billions in new investment. With new advances in 2023, like ChatGPT and sensor technologies, it’s time to look ahead. And who better to do that with than Jess DaMassa from WTF Health? 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 (Pres...
Why Urgent Care is Growing So Fast
February 01, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBUrgent 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 inv...
How the Debt Ceiling Can Affect Healthcare
January 24, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBWith the federal debt limit reached, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has begun using “extraordinary measures” to pay the government’s bills. The pressure will continue until Congress raises the debt limit. But what does it all mean for healthcare? John and David share their thoughts. 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) an...
The Unwinding of Medicaid
January 17, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBCongress has recently passed a spending bill that will "unwind" a requirement for states to maintain continuous enrollment in Medicaid in order to receive additional federal pandemic funds. The policy shift is likely to have wide-reaching impacts on the healthcare system, with far more immediate impact on lower-income households. In this episode of CareTalk, John and David analyze the rapid growth of Medicaid and the decision to unwind it. ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that ...
Is The US Healthcare System Collapsing?
January 12, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MBTime magazine recently published an article that claims the us healthcare system is about to collapse. Is this just another sensational headline crafted to generate clicks or is the US healthcare system truly doomed? In this episode of CareTalk, John and David share their thoughts. Read the Time article, "The Coming Collapse of the US Healthcare System" here. ABOUT CARETALK CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts Joh...
Do We Really Need AI in Healthcare?
January 05, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBArtificial intelligence (AI) has been all the rage lately, thanks to ChatGPT. In this episode of the CareTalk Podcast, John and David assess AI’s place in healthcare: How is it used now? How can it be used in the future? And is it truly useful, or is it all hype? 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 (Presi...
2023 Healthcare Predictions
December 19, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBJohn and David continue our end-of-year tradition by sharing their hot takes and predictions for healthcare in 2023. Will staffing shortages come to an end? Will virtual-first primary become a reality? Will Medicare Advantage lose its luster? Big topics. Bigger predictions. Join us as we end 2022 with a bang! TOPICS: (02:18) Will virtual healthcare be the future of care? (03:47) Will healthcare staffing shortages come to an end? (05:20) Will Medicare Advantage going to lose its luste...
Dr. Otis Brawley on Cancer Screening and Health Disparities
December 14, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDr. Otis Brawley joins the show to discuss reducing cancer overscreening and health disparities. 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 DR. OTIS BRAWLEY Otis Brawley is a professor of oncology at ...
Dr. Otis Brawley on Cancer Screening and Health Disparities
December 14, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDr. Otis Brawley joins the show to discuss reducing cancer overscreening and health disparities. 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 DR. OTIS BRAWLEY Otis Brawley is a professor of oncology at ...
Healthcare in a Divided Congress
December 09, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBAfter the runoff in Georgia, the election is finally over! With a divided Congress, will it be gridlock, or will our legislators find a way to work across party lines for the good of the public? John and David give us their take. Spoiler alert: they don’t exactly see eye to eye. 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 ...
The Career of Dr. Anthony Fauci
November 28, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this episode of CareTalk, we take a look back at the illustrious career of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Throughout his over 50 years in public service, Dr. Fauci has made countless contributions to the fields of medicine and public health. He played a key role in the development of the AIDS prevention strategy known as "Treatment as Prevention," and he was instrumental in the creation of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In addition, he has served as the Director of the Natio...