Best Michael Levin Epstein Podcasts (2025)

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Filling Essential Vacancies at a New Hampshire Medical Center with Lauren Morency and Jennifer Kolb (Part III of MedCerts Series) 25:06

1d ago25:06

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In the final episode of our series with MedCerts, Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts, and Lauren Morency, BSN, RN, CNOR, RN Director of Perioperative Services at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Together, they offer some background on SNHMC and Morency’s varied role; MedCerts…

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Advancing Healthcare Workforce Development with H-CAP – Part Two 47:04

2d ago47:04

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, created in collaboration with the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Joe chats with Madeline Boehm, Program Manager of Registered Apprenticeship at H-CAP; Terrie Ridgeway-Olmos, Assistant Director, Workforce Planning & Development, at SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West; Janet Cloke, Registered Nur…

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AI, Medical Products & FDA, Part 3: AI in Drug & Device Commercialization 39:47

2d ago39:47

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In this third and final part of our AI series in collaboration with Arnold & Porter, Shelly and Wayne chat with Philip Desjardins, Partner at Arnold & Porter; Mahnu Davar, Partner at Arnold & Porter; and Dr. William Maisel, Vice President and Senior Medical Officer at Intuitive, and former Director of the Office of Product Evaluation and Quality at…

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Homing in on Food Supply, Tariffs & Infant Formula 46:01

3d ago46:01

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Shelly and Wayne chat with Martin Hahn, Global Regulatory Partner at Hogan Lovells, and Tony Pavel, Partner at Keller and Heckman. You’ll hear their thoughts on global food supply chain vulnerabilities and how FDA is monitoring them; how U.S. tariffs on imported food products influence the availability and safety oversight of essential goods like f…

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AI’s Evolving Role in Education with Chelsea Lopez 31:48

9d ago31:48

31:48

In this episode, Michael chats with Chelsea Lopez, Director of Education Advancement at The Social Institute. Together, they discuss common misconceptions about AI in education; how administrator and educator perceptions about AI have evolved over the past few years; how The Social Institute is empowering school communities with AI literacy through…

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Advancing Healthcare Workforce Development with H-CAP – Part One 50:53

11d ago50:53

50:53

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, created in collaboration with the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Joe and Kiko chat with Madeline Boehm, Program Manager of Registered Apprenticeship at H-CAP; Julie Trott, Director of the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Training Program at SpecialtyCare; Dr. Johaun Jackson, Director of Nu…

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Introducing the International Center for the Apprenticeship Degree and ICAD 2025 40:46

24d ago40:46

40:46

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Eric Dunker, Founding Executive Director for the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree at Reach University; Tom Bewick, British educationalist, consultant, policy advisor, journalist, and academic and a senior advisor at Reach University; and Jane Hadfield, an award-winning leade…

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AI, Medical Products & FDA, Part 2: AI Discovery, Design & Development 43:54

29d ago43:54

43:54

In this second part of our AI-focused series in collaboration with Arnold & Porter, Shelly and Wayne chat with Howard Sklamberg, Partner at Arnold & Porter; Eva Temkin, Partner at Arnold & Porter; and Marko Topalovic, Chief AI Officer at Clario, which recently acquired ArtiQ, where he was Founder and CEO. Together, they discuss how AI can accelerat…

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Transforming State-Level Apprenticeship in Colorado 42:05

1M ago42:05

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Denise Miller, Ed.D., director of Apprenticeship Colorado at the Office of the Future of Work in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Together, they discuss the advantages of state-level administration for employers and apprentices, how Apprenticeship Colorado has adapted the…

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Devices, Disruption & the Road Ahead 50:16

1M ago50:16

50:16

Shelly and Wayne chat with Dr. Daniel Schultz, Principal of Medical Devices and Combination Products at Eliquent, and Jonathan Kahan, a Global Regulatory Partner at Hogan Lovells. You’ll hear their thoughts on the effect of CDRH staff reductions on medical device reviews and market authorizations; the outlook for device regulation in the next few y…

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Breaking Down Pharma in the Current Environment 46:24

1M ago46:24

46:24

Shelly and Wayne chat with Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, Founder and CEO of BioTechquity Clinical, and Alan Minsk, Partner, Chair of the Food & Drug practice, and Co-Chair of the Life Sciences industry team at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. You’ll hear their thoughts on the potential effects that FDA staffing cuts may have on drug and biologics approvals…

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The State of Protection, Innovation & Communication at FDA 33:46

1M ago33:46

33:46

Shelly and Wayne chat with Ron Bartek, Co-Founder and President of Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, and Ralph Hall, CEO of Hall Strategies, LLC. Together, they discuss the overall situation at FDA right now; its impact on agency activities and innovation; what areas will be most impacted; what policy changes, such as those surrounding vaccine…

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AI, Medical Products & FDA, Part 1: AI Overview in Life Sciences 47:16

1M ago47:16

47:16

In this first part of our AI-focused series in collaboration with Arnold & Porter, Shelly and Wayne chat with Dan Kracov, Partner at Arnold and Porter and Chair of the firm’s Global Life Sciences Industry group; Abeba Habtemariam, Partner at Arnold & Porter; Ethan Dabbs, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group; and Laure…

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Enabling Digital Transformation in Healthcare with Elevsis Delgadillo 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

Michael chats with Elevsis Delgadillo, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at KeenStack. Together, they discuss KeenStack’s mission, how healthcare IT organizations support other organizations’ digital transformations, how to foster successful IT change initiatives, how KeenStack expertise in implementing ServiceNow’s AI-powered solutions ena…

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Examining the Cosmetics Compliance and Enforcement Landscape 38:00

2M ago38:00

38:00

Shelly and Wayne chat with Justin Prochnow, Partner in the Denver office of Greenberg Traurig. You’ll hear his thoughts on what FDA could be prioritizing in cosmetics and personal care products under new FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary; compliance and enforcement obstacles the agency is facing with MoCRA implementation; challenges companies are f…

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Streamlining Administrative Workflows with Jay Volk 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

Michael chats with Jay Volk, CEO of Weave Cloud Solutions. Together, they discuss how Weave is uniquely positioned to make an impact in the healthcare industry; how AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) streamlines workflows and improves patient outcomes; what rise of AI means for the clinicians, administrative staff, and patients; and m…

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A New Era of Unprecedented Change 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Shelly and Wayne chat with Nancy Myers, CEO of Catalyst Healthcare Consulting, Inc., and former Special Assistant and Senior Strategic Advisor in FDA’s Office of the Commissioner, and Stuart Pape, Senior Partner and Chair of the FDA Practice at Polsinelli. Together, they discuss what companies should be doing now amid changes at FDA, including the …

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The Latest in FDA’s Focus on Foods 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

Shelly and Wayne chat with Dr. Susan Mayne, Adjunct Professor at the Yale School of Public Health and former Director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and Dr. Peter Lurie, President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest and former Associate Commissioner at FDA. You’ll hear their thoughts on what incoming FDA Commiss…

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Improving Prior Authorization Workflows and Interoperability with Colin Banas, M.D., M.H.A. 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

Michael chats with Dr. Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst. Together, they discuss automating and modernizing prior authorization workflows to speed access to critical drugs; challenges and opportunities in how providers, payers, and pharmacies share medication data and orchestrate prescription workflows across different systems; and adva…

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Tailored Training for Healthcare Facilities with Dana Janssen (Part II of MedCerts Series) 19:32

2M ago19:32

19:32

Michael chats with Dana Janssen, Chief Product Officer at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MedCerts new Professional Caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program offerings and the industry challenges that led to their development; how these programs can help hospitals and nursing facilities address staffing short…

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Clearing the Way for Streamlined Healthcare Workflows with Tom Liddell 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

Michael chats with Tom Liddell, CEO of Harmony Healthcare IT. Together, they discuss the impetus and development of ClearWay, Harmony’s new AI platform designed to streamline clinical abstraction and submission workflows; how ClearWay is making a huge impact in time-savings for clinicians and patients alike; how AI-driven automation in healthcare c…

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Addressing Chronic Knee Pain with KneeMo® with Jennifer Hledik and Tom Andriacchi 26:29

2M ago26:29

26:29

Michael chats with Dr. Jennifer Hledik, Chief Operating Officer at SomaTX Design Inc., and Dr. Tom Andriacchi, President and Chairman of SomaTX Design Inc. Together, they discuss the impetus for developing KneeMo®, a wearable, non-invasive, drug-free device designed to address knee pain and improve mobility. Jennifer and Tom dive into the technolog…

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The Intersection of Technology and Mental Health with Oded Kraft 27:21

2M ago27:21

27:21

Michael chats with Oded Kraft, CEO and Co-Founder of GrayMatters Health. Together, they discuss the future of mental health care, how technology has had a positive impact on the mental health industry, the launch of Prism and how its helping post-traumatic stress disorder patients, how Prism is different than other devices in the PTSD space, and mu…

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The Changing State of Obesity Care with Antoine Robiliard 19:43

2M ago19:43

19:43

Michael chats with Antoine Robiliard, leader of Withings Health Solutions, the B2B division of Withings. Together, they discuss recent analysis and findings related to body mass index (BMI), how body composition is being used in obesity care today, how obesity care will evolve, the role of connected devices in the obesity care space, and much more.…

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Zeen – the Mobility Device Redefining Independence and Dignity – with Rick Sherak 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

In this episode, Michael chats with Rick Sherak, CEO of Exokinetics, to discuss the creation of the groundbreaking Zeen mobility device and its impact on the lives of those struggling with mobility challenges. They explore Zeen's innovative functionality—allowing users to transition seamlessly from sitting to standing to walking safely and without …

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Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities Surrounding Incarceration 36:01

2M ago36:01

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Akua Amaning, Director of Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress. Together, they discuss why apprenticeship and job training opportunities are important for incarcerated individuals, obstacles that formerly incarcerated individuals face when returning to their communities, w…

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What’s Happening in Software and Device Regulation 42:22

2M ago42:22

42:22

Shelly and Wayne chat with Jennifer Newberger, Director at Hyman Phelps, and Michael Gaba, Vice Chair of the FDA practice at Polsinelli. You’ll hear their thoughts on how to interact with FDA officials under the new administration; anticipated changes in the review and approval of PMAs, 510ks, and de novo applications; clinical trial requirements f…

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A Deep Dive Into Gastrointestinal Healthcare with Nir Salomon 24:05

3M ago24:05

24:05

Michael chats with Nir Salomon, Co-founder and Head of R&D at Evinature. Together, they discuss importance of speaking up and educating others about gastrointestinal functions, strategies to managing the stigma and challenging emotions that come with living with gastrointestinal diseases, Evinature’s latest study into the effects and science behind…

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Youth Apprenticeship: An Essential Pathway for America’s Next Generation 44:28

3M ago44:28

44:28

In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Kiko chats with Brent Parton, President of CareerWise; Christopher Grant, Product Designer at Mastercard and CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship alumnus; and Jennifer Kral, Director of Alternative Licensure at Morgan County School District in Colorado. Together, they discuss the immense value of youth apprenticesh…

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Building Talent Pipelines in Healthcare with Jennifer Kolb (Part I of MedCerts Series) 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MedCerts’ history, mission, programs, and partnership offerings; how the company has partnered with hospitals and healthcare systems to build talent pipelines; how partnerships with MedCerts benefit healthcare organizations…

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The Future of Healthcare Robotics and Automation with Kate McAfoose 19:37

3M ago19:37

19:37

Michael chats with Kate McAfoose, President of Chang Robotics. Together, they discuss how Chang Robotics’ healthcare robotics work fits into the broader automation landscape, how robotics are helping nurses and improving hospital operations, other new innovations in hospital automation, and much more. Plus, hear a special, can’t-miss announcement f…

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Overcoming Modernization Challenges in Healthcare Security with Christian Boucher 21:34

3M ago21:34

21:34

Michael chats with Christian Boucher, Field CTO and Healthcare Tech Strategist at Island. In this episode, Michael and Christian discuss how the shift toward web applications aligns with security improvements and evolving digital roles, overcoming challenges with healthcare IT modernization due to FDA regulations on biomedical devices, how small pr…

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The Evolution of Zero Trust in Healthcare with Steven Hajny 15:53

3M ago15:53

15:53

Michael chats with Steven Hajny, Healthcare Technology Evangelist and Principal Solutions Engineer at Zscaler. Together, they explore the critical role of zero trust in reshaping healthcare IT, from mitigating ransomware threats that could impact patient safety to balancing the demands of innovation and strong security. Steven shares insights from …

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The Evolution of Clinical Trials 46:03

3M ago46:03

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Shelly and Wayne chat with Steve Grossman, President of HPS Group and author of “FDA Matters: The Grossman FDA report,” and Anthony Brogno, Director of Clinical Operations at Lindus Health. You’ll hear their thoughts on how drug development, drug approvals, and clinical trials could be evolving under the new administration’s FDA; priorities in clin…

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The New Standard for Maternal Care with Jennifer Sargent 19:09

3M ago19:09

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Michael chats with Jennifer Sargent, CEO of Pacify. In this episode, Michael and Jennifer discuss Pacify’s evolution toward becoming a leading provider of wrap-around support in maternal care, how the organization is transforming maternal health outcomes and overcoming access barriers through accessible tech-enabled doula-led care, and much more.…

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Advancing Patient Engagement with Kempton Presley 18:17

3M ago18:17

18:17

Michael chats with Kempton Presley, Chief Strategy Officer at AdhereHealth, LLC. In this episode, Michael and Kempton explore how advances in data analytics and behavioral science are transforming member engagement. They discuss how health plans and providers are leveraging predictive insights and omnichannel strategies to reach high-risk members b…

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Challenging the Healthcare Status Quo with Mark Newman 23:08

3M ago23:08

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Michael chats with Mark Newman, Co-founder and CEO of Nomi Health. In this episode, Michael and Mark discuss how the idea to start Nomi came to Mark and why the U.S. healthcare system is bloated and inefficient. They explore why direct contracts and data ownership are key to liberating healthcare dollars, and how Nomi is helping rebuild the busines…

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Overcoming Apprenticeship and Workforce Development Challenges in the Big Apple 43:15

3M ago43:15

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe speaks with Greg Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC). Together, they discuss NYCETC’s mission, how the coalition is tackling the city's unique workforce development challenges, and its efforts to close skills gaps in emerging industries—such as artificial intelligenc…

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Navigating FDA’s Future: Janet Woodcock on the Evolving Regulatory Landscape 39:19

3M ago39:19

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Shelly and Wayne chat with Janet Woodcock, M.D., former FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner. Woodcock shares her expert insights on the agency’s approach to navigating the current regulatory environment, the increasing role of artificial intelligence in FDA decision-making, and the future of the agency’s staffing, resources, and regulatory frameworks…

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A Deep Dive Into MoCRA 39:41

4M ago39:41

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In this episode, Shelly and Wayne chat with Will Woodlee, Managing Partner at Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, LLP, and David Lennarz, President of Registrar Corp. You’ll hear their thoughts on the top priorities in cosmetics regulation for the next FDA Commissioner and their insights on all things MoCRA, including how it intersects with ingredient tran…

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Precision Medicine’s Tipping Point with Ivan Rusilko 26:07

4M ago26:07

26:07

Michael chats with Dr. Ivan Rusilko, a medical doctor, author, and pioneer in lifestyle medicine. In this episode, Michael and Ivan first discuss the state of precision medicine, then dive into mitocondriac cellular therapy, female hormone therapy, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) therapy, and the evolutions, science, narratives, and misperc…

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Adapting to the Rise of ICHRAs with Kevin Deutsch 22:47

4M ago22:47

22:47

Michael chats with Kevin Deutsch, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Health Plan Solutions at Softheon. In this episode, Michael and Kevin discuss all things ICHRAs (Individual Health Coverage Reimbursement Arrangements), including their growing popularity, challenges in adapting to increased ICHRA adoption, overcoming technical hurdles i…

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Food Regulation and Safety Under the New Administration 44:08

4M ago44:08

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In this episode, Shelly and Wayne chat with Stuart Pape, Senior Partner and Chair of the FDA Practice at Polsinelli, and Domenic Veneziano, Independent FDA Regulatory and Strategic Consultant and Owner of Veneziano Consulting. You’ll hear their thoughts on the top priorities in food regulation for the next FDA Commissioner and their insights on inc…

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Joe’s Trip to Germany: Insights and Reactions from Apprenticeship Thought Leaders 52:17

4M ago52:17

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko welcome back Ben Wildavsky, visiting fellow at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, and Paul Fain, a seasoned journalist focused on the intersection of education and work. Together, they discuss Joe’s recent trip to Germany, where he gained invaluable insights into the apprenticeship landscape …

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Driving Development in American Apprenticeship 39:28

4M ago39:28

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Dr. Robert Lerman, Chairman of the Board for Apprenticeships for America, and John Colborn, Executive Director of Apprenticeships for America. Together, they discuss the state of play on U.S. apprenticeship in 2025, where the U.S. stands with youth apprenticeship and apprenticeship degre…

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The New-Look FDA: What’s on the Horizon? 43:06

4M ago43:06

43:06

In this episode, Shelly and Wayne chat with Marc Scheineson, a former FDA Associate Commissioner and currently Senior Counsel in the Washington, D.C., office of Alston & Bird; and Steven Grossman, President of HPS Group, a policy and regulatory consulting firm, and author of “FDA Matters: The Grossman FDA report.” You’ll hear their thoughts on what…

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New Year, Evolving Developments in Apprenticeship 1:08:02

5M ago1:08:02

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Anna Fontus, Program Officer at ECMC Foundation; Laura Love, Senior Vice President at Strada Education Foundation; Michael Horn, Education Author, Speaker, and Co-Founder and Distinguished Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation; and Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow at t…

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What’s Coming in Device, Cybersecurity, and Digital Health Product Regulation 42:23

5M ago42:23

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In this episode, Shelly and Wayne chat with Neil O’Flaherty, Partner and Head of the Medical Device Practice Group at Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, and John Swayer, President of Realistic Quality Solutions, LLC. You’ll hear their thoughts on the top priorities in medical device regulation for the next FDA Commissioner and their insights on laboratory…

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Examining Alternative Higher Education Pathways 35:04

5M ago35:04

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe chats with Kathleen deLaski, Founder and Board Chair of the Education Design Lab, which works with colleges, states, and employers to design shorter, more targeted forms of higher education. Together, they discuss Kathleen’s new book, Who Needs College Anymore?, and where apprenticeships fit in; policy and…

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Key Pharmaceutical Regulation Issues for the New Administration 43:08

5M ago43:08

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In our first episode, Shelly and Wayne chat with Nikki Reeves, Partner in the FDA & Life Sciences practice at King & Spalding, and Brian Malkin, Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Law at Teva Pharmaceuticals. You’ll hear their thoughts on the top priorities in pharmaceutical regulation for the next FDA commissioner and their insights on AI po…

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