Best Healthit Podcasts (2025)

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171 - Is AI Actually a Bubble or the Most Misunderstood Technology of Our Time? 59:06

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Vic and Marcus break down rising unemployment and cooling inflation, debate whether the Fed is behind the curve, and unpack what those signals mean for markets heading into next year. They cover major healthcare funding rounds across pediatrics, cardiology, and AI-enabled front offices, examine payer losses and policy shifts impacting subsidies and…

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170 - The Fed’s Quiet U-Turn: Repo Stress, Surprise QE, and What It Means Next 49:54

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Vic and Marcus cover the Fed’s 25 bps rate cut, dissenting votes, questions around jobs data, and renewed balance-sheet expansion tied to repo stress. They break down key healthcare and VC moves including AI-driven patient communications, mental health platform expansion, pediatric and NICU innovation, obesity-drug updates, and major payer and poli…

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169 - The AI Breakpoint | Why Healthcare Leaders Must Leave the “Cage” Now 57:29

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Vic and Marcus cover Marcus’s recent keynote to community health centers, the industry’s struggle to break out of legacy regulatory thinking, and why AI is becoming essential as labor and funding decline. They analyze unreliable jobless-claim data, Powell’s rate-cut outlook, and how AI is reshaping the relationship between labor, productivity, and …

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168 - The Hidden Medicaid Crisis No One Is Ready For 1:10:05

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Vic and guest host Dr. Kam Matthews cover the week’s major healthcare, policy, and AI stories, including Medicaid funding threats, provider-network gaps, economic updates, new VC raises, and major clinical and pharma developments. They discuss wealth-tax proposals, insurer policy changes, hospital system financials, new maternal and SDOH AI tools, …

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167 - How Eli Lilly Quietly Became the Most Important Company in Healthcare 1:12:03

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus break down the government’s temporary reopening, SNAP funding, and upcoming appropriations battles, then cover Fed uncertainty around rate cuts and a market selloff driven by shifting AI sentiment. They discuss massive layoffs at Verizon, medical-AI funding rounds, mental-health care innovation, and specialty-pharmac…

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166 - How AI and Politics Are Quietly Reshaping the Future of Healthcare 1:15:08

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In this episode, hosts Marcus and Vic break down a packed week of headlines, starting with political shifts following recent elections and how emerging Democratic leaders could reshape the party. They discuss the economy’s resilience despite tariffs, inflated stock valuations, and rising layoffs attributed to AI. The conversation covers major ventu…

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165 - SNAP Benefits in Jeopardy | What a K-Shaped Economy Means for Everyone 1:18:25

2M ago1:18:25

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Hosts Vic and Marcus unpack the looming SNAP cuts, the Fed’s rate drop and end of QT, rising AI-driven layoffs, and inflation’s ongoing hit to households. They contrast Wall Street highs with real-world strain, cover major moves in health tech, VC, and pharma, and analyze payer and provider earnings from CVS, Cigna, Centene, HCA, and others. The ep…

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164 - How Trump Rx, Amazon’s Crash, and AI Are Reshaping Healthcare 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic discuss the nationwide Amazon cloud outage and its impact on tech infrastructure, the Trump administration’s decision to release aid to struggling U.S. farmers, and the latest U.S.–China trade tensions. They cover new sanctions on Russia, global energy shifts, and rising healthcare costs for employers. The hosts also…

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The AI Takeover No One Can Stop & What It Means for Your Job 1:25:35

2M ago1:25:35

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Marcus and Vic unpack a turbulent week of global and economic shifts — from the Israel-Palestine ceasefire and U.S. government shutdown to rising layoffs, job stagnation, and Wall Street’s growing fixation on AI. They dive into China’s rare earth dominance, Trump’s trade maneuvers, and the growing tension between free markets and government control…

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162 - Compute Is the New Oil | Inside AI’s Power and Chip Arms Race 1:52:34

3M ago1:52:34

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Vic and Marcus break down the latest in AI and markets—from agentic tools reshaping work and Nvidia’s data-center dominance to the real threat of job loss across creative industries. They hit gold’s surge past $4,000, global market shifts, and China’s trade pivots, then move into healthcare: UnitedHealthcare vs. Johns Hopkins, new startup funding, …

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161 - Government Shutdown & AI Chaos | What’s Coming for Healthcare and the Economy 1:42:56

3M ago1:42:56

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Marcus and Vic break down the U.S. government shutdown, its political fallout, and how shifting power in Washington could reshape healthcare and the economy. They celebrate Nashville SC’s first major championship, examine the credit market’s warning signs, and analyze the growing divide between workforce readiness and AI acceleration. The hosts als…

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160 - The $100K H1B Shock That Could Rewrite America’s Workforce 1:10:14

3M ago1:10:14

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic discuss Trump’s rejection of a meeting with Democrats as a government shutdown looms, small business optimism data, Fed comments on rates, a series of major venture capital deals in virtual care, neurology, oncology, PBMs, maternal health, and organ preservation, policy shifts around Tylenol and autism claims, the $1…

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159 - The First Fed Cut | What It Really Means for Hospitals, Jobs, and Your Wallet 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

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Vic and Marcus cover the Fed’s first rate cut, stagflation risks, and fiscal dominance; Oracle’s surprise wins with TikTok, Paramount, and OpenAI; robo-taxis arriving in Nashville; venture deals in pediatrics, maternal health, AI doctors, and genomics; policy turmoil at the CDC, telehealth’s temporary extensions, and a $50B rural health fund; scrut…

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158 - Healthcare Jobs Are Propping Up the Economy | Here’s Why That’s Dangerous 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

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Vic and Marcus mark 9/11, condemn political violence after the Charlie Kirk assassination, and review economic shifts including inflation at 2.9%, job revisions, rising unemployment, record markets, and healthcare’s outsized role in job growth. They cover major healthcare and policy moves (Strive’s $550M raise, AI voice agents, Epic antitrust case,…

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157 - Medicaid Cuts and Hospital Survival | Fitch’s Kevin Holloran on What’s Coming 44:49

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Marcus and Vic welcome Kevin Holloran, Senior Director and head of the US Public Finance Healthcare Team at Fitch Ratings, to break down how credit ratings work in healthcare, why balance sheet strength outweighs short-term operating swings, and how margins shifted from steady pre-COVID levels through pandemic collapse, the 2021 rebound, and the po…

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156 - Epic’s 100B-Event AI | What It Could Change in Patient Care 1:15:27

4M ago1:15:27

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In this weekly rollup, Vic welcomes guest host Jinesh Patel, CEO of Uptime Health, to unpack a packed week across the health and tech economy: a stronger Q2 GDP print alongside rising jobless claims and pricier equities, the AI-driven efficiency wave and large-company layoffs, venture updates from workflow and dementia-care AI to immigrant-care pla…

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155 - Why 25% of Kids Aren’t Getting the Care They Need w/ Mitch Mudra 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

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Vic is joined by guest host Mitch Mudra, founder of Ladder Health, to discuss the Minneapolis mass shooting, his background at UnitedHealth, and building Ladder to address developmental delays in children. They cover Walmart’s gains during inflation, job market risks, Nashville’s tunnel project, and major healthcare VC deals including LS AI and CAR…

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154 - Deepfakes Are Tricking Companies | Here’s Why Healthcare Should Care 28:11

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Vic hosts solo as Marcus steps away after losing a pet, then runs a tight roundup: stronger corporate earnings and Fed minutes ahead of Jackson Hole; likely September rate‑cut odds; venture moves including Molecular You’s $5M biomarkers raise, Eight Sleep’s $100M and retail push plus FDA plans; AI in revenue cycle with Develop Health’s $14.3M; Cham…

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153 - Inside “Cassie” The AI Concierge Transforming Clinics w/ Carlos A. Rodriguez 55:23

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Vic and Marcus talk with Carlos A. Rodriguez, MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of Humanate Inc., about his career from Bain and health system leadership to building a $40M SaaS startup and now launching Humanate, a company focused on agentic AI for healthcare. The discussion covers the origin of “Cassie,” a multilingual AI clinical concierge with ASL suppor…

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152 - How Nvidia “Bought” Its Way Back Into China & What It Means for U.S. Power 1:19:04

4M ago1:19:04

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Vic and Marcus recap Marcus’s keynote covering two years of show themes, then dig into Trump’s pace of change, Newsom’s X strategy, July inflation and market reactions, major healthcare deals, Nvidia’s China workaround, U.S. R&D tax incentives, FDA moves, antitrust pushback, and payvider results. They also hit Omada’s growth, Lilly’s weight-loss pi…

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Notes To Myself EP 01:Kupenda Sana Ni Kujiacha Nyuma 6:38

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Notes to Myself is a unique podcast and poetry series that explores personal experiences relatable to everyone. It is hosted by Lizana Elizabeth Kafwa, who is a cultural producer, events host, artist manager, and brand consultant. KUPENDA SANA The first episode focuses on learning how to be in tune with yourself honestly, in order to avoid repeatin…

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151 - The Alarming Rise of Long-Term Unemployment & What It Signals for the Economy 1:36:03

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In this episode of Health Further, Vic is joined by guest host Emily Evans to cover the rise in long-term unemployment, Trump’s criticism of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the struggles of working-class Americans in a K-shaped economy. They discuss potential Fed leadership changes, a housing supply push in New York, Apple’s $100 billion U.S. i…

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150 - AI Thats Quietly Taking Over Your Doctors Office (It’s Not What You Think) w/ Dr. Eric Stecker 32:53

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Vic and Marcus are joined by Dr. Eric Stecker, cardiologist, professor of medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Insight Health. They explore the origin story of Insight Health, how generative AI inspired its creation, and what sets their AI apart from typical ambient note-taking tools. The epi…

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149 - The Trump Health Tech Takeover: AI Scribes, Patient Data, and the Future of Hospitals 1:36:46

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus unpack a week of major policy and economic shifts, focusing on Trump’s healthcare tech and crypto rollouts. They discuss his revamped cabinet strategy, GDP swings, tariff deals with the EU and Japan, and dissent at the Fed over rate cuts. Topics include nearly $1B in AI scribe funding, a new federal health tech initi…

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148 - How Trump's Healthcare Agenda and AI Will Reshape Primary Care Forever 1:30:01

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Vic and Marcus open with updates on their personal healthcare experiences and transition into breaking news on Trump’s 15% tariff deals with Japan and likely Europe. They analyze economic indicators suggesting a possible recession and unpack the national security fallout from a zero-day SharePoint cyberattack linked to Chinese actors. The hosts cov…

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Navigating MIPS: Strategies for Success 9:44

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Discover how clinicians streamline MIPS reporting, avoid 9% penalties, and improve patient care with eClinicalWorks support, dashboards, and tips for 2025 Medicare compliance.By eClinicalWorks

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147 - Is This the End of Hospitals As We Know Them? The Shocking CMS Move No One Saw Coming 1:17:26

5M ago1:17:26

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a wide range of developments shaping the healthcare, economic, and tech landscapes. They begin with inflation concerns, interest rate policies, and Powell’s positioning, then dive into Starbucks' return-to-office mandate as a signal for white-collar layoffs and broader workforce trends. The conversation shifts …

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146 - Inside the Devastating Medicaid Cuts Hidden in the New Law 1:29:29

6M ago1:29:29

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Vic and Marcus return to break down the implications of the massive bill just passed by the Trump administration. They examine its sweeping impact on Medicaid, hospitals, and insurers, discuss how the new QSBS 2.0 changes benefit VCs, and question the future of nonprofit healthcare. The episode also covers market trends including meme stock specula…

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145 - From Wearables to Wall Street: How Tech, AI & Policy Are Reshaping U.S. Healthcare 1:20:48

6M ago1:20:48

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a packed week of developments across AI, healthcare, finance, and policy. They break down Eric Cass’s keynote at HFMA on AI risks and optimism, discuss GenAI’s real-world implications on labor and politics, and explore the financial market's response to Middle East ceasefires and Federal Reserve positioning. Th…

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144 - Why Startups Need Half the Capital And Who’s Getting Cut First 58:20

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic break down the Federal Reserve’s indecision on rate cuts, mass tech layoffs accelerated by AI, and why startups no longer need as much capital. They discuss major VC moves in healthcare, including Tennr, Sword Health, and Nabla, along with General Catalyst’s hospital acquisition. The episode also covers Medicaid cuts…

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143 - The Case for AI as Standard of Care in Medicine w/ Tarun Kapoor 50:12

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus welcome back Tarun Kapoor to discuss the evolution and real-world implementation of AI in healthcare. They explore the lessons learned from Wobo, a digital therapeutic tool, and its regulatory challenges. Tarun shares insights on the future of ambient listening and vision in clinical settings, the rising need for AI …

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142 - Why RFK Jr. Dismantled the Vaccine Committee & What Happens Next 1:21:04

6M ago1:21:04

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus discuss their recent selection committee experience, shifting political dynamics affecting tech companies like Uber and Tesla, and the implications of increasing political polarization on consumer behavior. They analyze the economic outlook, including job reports and inflation, and the potential impact on interest ra…

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141 - The Trump-Elon Split: GOP Tensions, Debt Ceiling Risks, and Healthcare Fallout 1:14:33

7M ago1:14:33

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Vic and Marcus break down the public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, its impact on politics, social media power dynamics, and the fracture between tech elites and MAGA conservatives. They analyze market reactions, including crypto drops and investor concerns, and discuss the broader implications for the Republican party. The episode covers…

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eCW Podcast: BH Module Enhances Mental Health Services 13:19

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Discover how Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) in Nashville transformed their behavioral health care delivery with the eClinicalWorks 24-hour care module. In this episode, we welcome Megan Isham, Senior Clinical Systems Manager at MHC, who shares their transformative journey and the impact of this tool on their operations. With the growing recognitio…

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140 - How "Make America Healthy Again" Could Completely Change U.S. Healthcare 1:24:36

7M ago1:24:36

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Marcus is joined by Emily Evans to break down the sweeping changes proposed under the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative and the "One Big Beautiful Bill." They discuss the healthcare system’s shift from treating sickness to promoting long-term health, the political disruption caused by these policies, the overmedicalization of children, pharma…

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139 - Why America's Top Hospitals Are Sounding the Alarm 1:48:21

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a wide-ranging set of topics shaping today’s healthcare and economic landscape. They discuss Vic’s personal milestone of becoming an empty nester before diving into Marcus’s experience at a roundtable with HFMA and KPMG, where healthcare leaders confronted the friction between innovation and operational reality…

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138 - The Future of Neuropathy Treatment | Stem Cells, Biologics, and Real Recovery Stories 42:40

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In this episode, Vic speaks with Mark Durante, founder of RiseUP Medical, about the cutting-edge world of biologics and regenerative medicine. They explore how biologics like PRP, PRF, stem cells, and exosomes are being applied in areas such as neuropathy, orthopedic injuries, aesthetics, and sexual health. Mark explains the science behind cell the…

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137 - Inside the UnitedHealth Crisis & What It Means for Healthcare’s Future 1:12:12

7M ago1:12:12

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a sweeping range of major developments in healthcare, policy, and the economy. They dive deep into the UnitedHealth Group crisis, discussing the CEO resignation, DOJ investigation, and stock collapse. They analyze inflation data, Microsoft layoffs, and U.S.-China trade pauses, while also breaking down emerging …

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Muvi Kali Review:Peponi Film 9:29

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Directed by Nicholas Marwa, Written by Ernest Napoleon, Among others, Casted also by Said Mkukila.The movie screenings are under the Muvi Kali Programme at Goethe Institut, Upanga, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Buy From Tanzanian Artists 5:24

8M ago5:24

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When was the last time you bought an artwork from a Tanzanian visual artist?You should.Be with me as I tell you the ways and the values.

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136 - How the MAHA Movement Is Rewiring U.S. Healthcare Policy 1:40:09

8M ago1:40:09

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In this episode, Vic Gatto and guest host Rick Abramson, a physician and healthcare strategist, cover the latest in AI regulation, economic indicators affecting healthcare, recent venture deals in senior living and food-as-medicine startups, and growing momentum behind the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement. They discuss controversial feder…

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135 - AI’s Surge, Meta’s Chaos, and the Crisis Facing Young Doctors 1:05:14

8M ago1:05:14

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a wide range of pressing topics including layoffs at UPS, economic instability, and the implications of AI in healthcare and commerce. They discuss new AI-powered voice agents from companies like Zocdoc and Cedar, explore the role of Meta and surveillance technology, and criticize loose AI guardrails on social …

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134 - He Built Anthem | Now He's Exploring Healthcare & Chronic Disease with AI w/ Ben Lytle 1:01:57

8M ago1:01:57

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In this episode, Vic sits down with Ben Lytle, founder of Anthem and serial entrepreneur, to discuss the future of healthcare, including AI’s role in solving clinician shortages, the creation of SilverSneakers, and how lifestyle changes can tackle chronic disease. They also cover healthcare system reform, the importance of bounded AI for clinical a…

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133 - Tariffs, Healthcare Disruption, and a Quantum Leap in Tech Innovation 1:27:14

8M ago1:27:14

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a wide range of topics including the current state of the U.S. economy, rising tensions and negotiations around tariffs between the U.S. and China, the volatility of the housing market, and recent VC activity across healthcare, nutrition, and biotech. They discuss the Greater Nashville Private Capital Associati…

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132 - Healthcare's Roughest Week Yet | Cuts, Crashes, and Critical Questions 1:11:54

8M ago1:11:54

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic break down a whirlwind week across healthcare, policy, economics, and AI. They cover the volatile market reaction to trade tensions and Jerome Powell’s inflation warnings, the downturn in healthcare stocks and payor performance, and continued disruption in the hospital sector. They examine critical funding cuts at HH…

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131 - LIVE - How Senator Frist Connects Climate Change to Heart Attacks, Mental Health, and Your Doctor’s Office 28:32

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In this episode of the Health Further podcast, hosts Vic and Marcus sit down with former U.S. Senate Majority Leader and heart transplant surgeon, Senator Bill Frist, to explore the intersection of environmental policy, healthcare, and innovation. Senator Frist discusses his role as Global Board Chair of The Nature Conservancy and why climate chang…

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130 - Why Healthcare CEOs Are Panicking : Tariffs, Jamie Dimon, and the $33B Medicare Advantage Fallout 1:16:44

9M ago1:16:44

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In this episode, Marcus and guest host Paul Kappelman discuss the chaotic pace of global and domestic events impacting healthcare leaders, starting with Donald Trump’s energy and policy unpredictability. They analyze the 90-day tariff pause with China and its effect on the markets, the symbolic rollback of chip restrictions involving Nvidia, and th…

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129 - Why Corporate VCs in Healthcare Might Be Your Startup’s Secret Weapon w/ Doba Parushev 56:45

9M ago56:45

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus sit down with Doba Parushev, Managing Partner at Healthworx, to unpack the distinct differences between traditional and corporate venture capital, particularly within healthcare. Doba shares his career journey from engineering to Latin American VC, through McKinsey and Edison Partners, to leading Healthworx at CareFi…

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128 - How New Tariffs Are Disrupting Healthcare and the Economy 1:31:11

9M ago1:31:11

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus focus on the sweeping economic impact of the new “Liberation Day” tariffs, including market reaction, healthcare supply chain disruptions, inflationary concerns, and implications for startups and venture capital. They discuss shrinking margins in healthcare, funding shifts in tech and AI, layoffs at major institution…

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127 - RFK’s Plan to Slash 20,000 Jobs and What It Means for Healthcare 1:31:00

9M ago1:31:00

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic discuss the nonstop barrage of breaking political and economic news, starting with NCAA March Madness brackets and how NIL and the transfer portal have reshaped college sports. They cover February's unexpected 4.2% rise in home sales, Trump's proposed 25% car tariffs, and broader conversations on globalization, econo…