In this episode, Vic and Marcus delve into pressing topics in the healthcare and technology industries, starting with the shocking murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson and its implications on the healthcare sector and social media's role in societal discourse. They analyze key economic updates, including Jerome Powell’s comments on interest rates, the rise of concierge medicine with Solus Health’s funding, and groundbreaking innovations like Clearly’s AI heart health advancements. The ho...

0:57 - The Fed’s Favorite Inflation Measure Sped Up in October NYT2:05 - Fed Minutes Signal More Caution on Cuts if Inflation Progress Stalls WSJ2:30 - Office Conversions Find New Life After Property Values Plunge WSJ5:03 - Autism provider Cortica gets $80M in strategic round to expand VBC contracts Fierce Healthcare7:06 - Aegis Ventures' digital consortium continues to grow with sights set on scaling up tech innovation Fierce Healthcare8:42 - Medline may raise $5B in a 2025 IPO, report says ...

3:50 - Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong6:55 - Rent Inflation Won’t Ebb Until 2026, Cleveland Fed Model Shows8:38 - TailorMed raises $40M for medical cost assistance10:45 - Zarminali Health scores $40M seed from GC12:26 - Oura picks up $75M series D, inks strategic partnership with Dexcom 15:02 - Seen Health raises $22M Series A for culturally-focused PACE16:01 - Alloy Raises $16M Series A to Expand Menopause Care Platform FemTech 17:10 - Most Venture ...

In this episode of Health Further, hosts Marcus and Vic welcome returning guest Steve Lieber and new guest Bruce Brandes to discuss the evolving landscape of smart hospital technology. The conversation explores the creation and goals of the Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence, the development of the Smart Hospital Maturity Model, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Steve and Bruce explain the model's focus on people, places, and processes and its potential to guide hos...

2:18 - Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut WSJ7:28 - Summa Health and General Catalyst’s HATCo sign Definitive Agreement to advance vision for future of healthcare delivery Summa Health10:55 - Fort Health Secures $5.5M to Expand Access to Integrated Pediatric Mental Health Care MedCity News12:02 - Stepful raises $31.5M to address healthcare staffing shortage with AI-powered training13:56 - Primary care player Forward shutters after raising $400M, rolling out CarePo...

In this episode, hosts Vic and Marcus interview Rohit Banota, discussing his journey from working at Procter & Gamble to founding Jump Accelerator, a platform that empowers women-led beauty startups. They explore strategies for building profitable, sustainable brands, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer wants versus needs, creating loyal superfans, and developing effective funnels. Rohit shares insights on how beauty has evolved into a wellness-driven industry, the challe...

Warm welcome to holistic healing bestie. On the podcast premiere, Ceara & Alex cover:Dating after divorce and separationNavigating life after divorce and separationNavigating motherhood and co-parentingDream marriage after heartbreakSeparation and childrenThank you for tuning in to this episode of Holistic Healing Bestie! We hope our conversation resonated with you and gave you some valuable insights on healing, dating, motherhood, and finding joy in the midst of life's challenges. Connec...

In this milestone episode, recorded the day after a significant election, Vic and Marcus delve into the outcomes and implications of the presidential and Senate races, discussing the impact on markets, including the Russell 2000’s response and big tech and cryptocurrency reactions. They explore anticipated shifts in venture capital, the role of influencers like RFK Jr. in healthcare, deregulation's effects on small businesses, and possible Medicare and Medicaid adjustments under the incoming ...

In this episode, Vic hosts Sergei Polevikov, founder of Well.ai and author of the Health AI Uncut newsletter, to discuss the evolution of AI in healthcare and finance. Sergei shares his journey from Belarus to working at the Federal Reserve, exploring how his math expertise led him to Wall Street, where he focused on AI and machine learning. He explains the challenges he faced starting Well.ai, aiming to streamline patient-clinician communication. They delve into the barriers to healthcare in...

In this episode of Health Further, host Vic sits down with Anna Haghgooie from Vouchercis to discuss her journey in venture capital, her role in building the Blue Venture Fund, and her insights on healthcare innovation. Anna shares her experience bringing together Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to invest in healthcare improvement and highlights her work at Vouchercis, where she focuses on deploying capital in value-based care models. She delves into the investment strategies around transforming...

2:16 - Deficit Threat Drives Bond Yields Higher4:43 - U.S. Economic Growth Extends Solid Streak5:30 - The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cooled Overall in September6:56 - 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 Contractors9:24 - An update from Drew Dropbox9:58 - Google’s Cloud Business Powers Accelerating Revenue Growth14:35 - Microsoft Shares Slip as Forecast Sparks Concern About AI and Cloud Reven...

Shawn Dastmalchi, CEO, Gratia HealthMr. 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 sciences, medical devices, health IT, and the Internet, Shawn has established himself as a leading figur...

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 conversation covers LifePoint’s national quality program, partnerships with Duke, and the import...

2:11 - U.S. Economy Again Leads the World, IMF Says4:36 - Simple Economic Explanations Keep Breaking Down. Here’s Why.7:54 - A Small Bank’s Failure Leaves Big Depositors Feeling the Pain11:13 - Home Sales on Track for Worst Year Since 199512:39 - Counsel Health secures $11M in seed funding led by a16z13:25 - Dyania Health raises $10M for clinical trial recruitment LLM16:24 - OneStep Secures $36M to Establish Gait Analysis as the Sixth Vital Sign HIT Consultant17:04 - Tennr Raises $37M to Auto...

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 providers and insurers. The conversation also explores the effects of benefit costs on consumers and the ...

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 call centers & major healthcare AI partnerships addresses the future of AI & automation ...

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 GLP-1 medications, which can reduce the cost to as little as $25 per prescription. Miriam explains ...

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, the role of advocacy in shaping healthcare policy, and the complexities of navigating government...

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, physical therapy practice management software, & venture capital's cautious stance in growth-stag...