CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered.

2024 shook up the healthcare world, and 2025 is gearing up to be just as transformative. With big changes coming from the new Administration, the AI boom taking healthcare by storm, and the rapid rise of GLP-1s, next year is shaping up to be a wild ride. Join David E. Williams and John Driscoll on CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered. as they dust off their crystal ball and explore what’s in store for healthcare in 2025! 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/g75Bps7g #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #healthcare2025 #healthcarepredictions #healthcarepolicy #AI #GLP1

Speech is something many of us take for granted, but for millions in the disability community, it can be a daily source of struggle and frustration. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, such as sign language, are essential for those with speech disabilities to communicate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 12 children in the U.S. has a speech or language disorder, highlighting the scale of the challenge. What if technology could help give a voice to those in need? In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Dougal Hawes, CEO of Smartbox Assistive Technology, explores how their AAC technology is empowering individuals with speech difficulties to communicate and live more independently. 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/gkc7-SHS   #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #aac #augmentativeandalternativecommunication #disability #disabilitycommunity #speech

Healthcare and efficiency aren’t often associated with each other. The healthcare system is notorious for challenges in managing data, optimizing provider workflows, and enhancing overall operations. But AI holds the potential to transform that. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, AI could save the healthcare industry up to $360 billion annually by improving administrative processes and reducing inefficiencies. In this clip from our recent episode titled "Closing the Healthcare Admin Gap with AI”, Anterior CEO Abdel Mahmoud, MD explores how AI and large language learning models are revolutionizing workflows, making health systems faster, more accurate, and more effective. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #AI #administrativework #healthcareproblems #providers #doctors

Administrative hassles and mountains of paperwork remain some of the biggest challenges in healthcare today. Every day, critical time and resources are diverted from doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to navigate inefficient prior authorizations and overwhelming paperwork. In fact, JAMA Network Health Systems & Recruitment reports that administrative costs account for approximately 15% to 25% of total national healthcare expenditures, representing an estimated $600 billion to $1 trillion per year. Isn't it time we find a better solution? In this episode of CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered., David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Anterior Founder and CEO Abdel Mahmoud, MD to explore the burden of administrative tasks on healthcare and how AI can bring clarity and efficiency to the chaos. 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/gfqzXe-a #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #AI #administrativework #healthcareproblems #providers #doctors 

Hernia surgery is one of the most common procedures, but the quality of care and post-op treatment can vary widely. With over 1 million hernia surgeries performed every year, according to the FDA, this inconsistency raises serious concerns. What’s behind these variations, and how can we ensure better care for patients? In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Dr. Michael Reinhorn MD MBA FACS and Dr. Nora Fullington MD FACS dive into the challenges of hernia surgery and explain how Boston Hernia is raising the bar with patient-centered care and improved outcomes. 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/gU5XYd3D #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #hernia #herniasurgery #patients #patientcenteredcare #qualityofcare

Primary care physicians have been under tremendous pressure, and the industry is feeling the strain. From long hours to the challenge of delivering exceptional care without adequate time or resources, many doctors are naturally turning away from primary care. A recent Medscape survey found that 53% of primary care physicians report feeling burned out, more than any other specialty. In this clip from our recent episode titled “The Path to Building Stronger Primary Care”, guest Kate Goodrich sheds light on the struggles primary care physicians face and the ongoing efforts to strengthen and improve this vital role in healthcare. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #primarycare #physicians #doctorshortages #advancedprimarycare #patientcare

Primary care is the foundation of a strong healthcare system, but it faces mounting challenges, from workforce shortages to reimbursement struggles. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the U.S. could face a dangerous shortage of up to 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. Is advanced primary care the solution and what would that model look like? In this episode of CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered., David E. Williams and John Driscoll sit down with Dr. Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer of Humana, to explore the critical role of primary care and how it must evolve to meet the growing demands of patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole. 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/gRb3JMYX #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #primarycare #physicians #doctorshortages #advancedprimarycare #patientcare

We’re living in an era where health data is more accessible than ever. From lab results to wearable devices like the Apple Watch, there is an overwhelming amount of health information available. In fact, Fortune Business Insights™ reports that the global digital health market is expected to reach $295 billion by 2028, driven by advancements in health data collection. However, the real challenge lies in unlocking the potential of this data to drive transformative health improvements for both patients and providers. In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, guest Richard Kedziora, Co-Founder and COO of Estenda Solutions, discusses how Estenda is leveraging health data to uncover patterns and trends that lead to better treatments and improved patient outcomes. 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/gasg3jSj #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #healthcaredata #healthdata #labresults #providers #patienthealth

As the popularity of weight-loss drugs skyrockets, so does the need for more coverage, more upfront investments, and the risk of increased cost per patient. In this clip from our recent episode, "The Cost Crisis of Weight Loss Drugs", John Driscoll unpacks the price paradox providers face as they balance the health outcomes of covered lives with the mounting financial costs. #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #weightloss #weightlossdrugs #drugpricing #GLP1 #medicalcosts

GLP-1 medications like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic are taking the market by storm. With demand soaring, many patients are realizing these medications are either not being covered or simply too expensive. These prices are creating an impossible situation for cash-strapped Americans who already spend more than $13,000 per year on personal healthcare costs, including medications and medical services according to Investopedia. Is this all due to provider greed or is the issue more complicated? In this episode of CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered., David E. Williams and John Driscoll discuss how the growing demand for weight-loss drugs is creating a conundrum for providers, forcing them to decide between avoiding the costs associated with at-risk patients or investing upfront for long-term savings. 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/g6MfVAa5 #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #weightloss #weightlossdrugs #drugpricing #GLP1 #medicalcosts