Episodes

In this episode, Mindy and Jen catch up on the impact that the Inflation Reduction Act has had on the health industry over the last year and look ahead to how life sciences organizations, payors, and providers can prepare for the changes that this legislation will cause. If you missed our initial coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act, check out our Trending News episode from August 18, 2022. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, payors, provi...

The growth of the biotech industry has become a recurring topic on Trending Health episodes, from headlines about Novo Nordisk products Ozempic and Wegovy, to the emergence of Moderna as a household name thanks to their mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. As more biotech companies emerge into the market, they bring with them a mix of challenges and opportunities. On this episode of Trending Health, Jen and Mindy are joined by special guest, Dean McAlister, EVP of Inizio Biotech, to discuss the latest headlin...

The global medical device market is expected to grow at a compound rate of nearly 5% in the next few years – fueled by a forecasted uptick in product launches. On this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic\’s Head of Health Technology Sector Mary Virzi and Senior Manager Christina Nikolos, to discuss how MedTech companies should approach launch to capitalize on this opportunity. For information about how Vynamic can support Med and Health tech companies preparing for launch, visit vynamic.com/what-...

Cell and gene therapies present an enormous opportunity for patients – the ability to insert or adapt genetic material is a true breakthrough for precision medicine and brings hope to those with previously incurable diseases. However, bringing these therapies to patients comes with enormous complexity – from research and approval through manufacturing and administration. In this episode, Jen and Mindy are joined by special guests Karen Baldry and Rebecca Sisselman to discuss the opportunities ce...

In this episode, Jack, Ollie, and Jen discuss some recent EU-based newsworthy items, including the importance of ethnicity data and its impact on healthcare systems (0.35), exciting and emerging retail health opportunities (8.08), and a landmark report calling for urgent investment in digital health literacy (16.20). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, ethnicity, DEI, WHO, Retail Health, Digital, Digital Health, health policy, public health Source Links: Hidden in plain ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic this year with the rapid adoption of ChatGPT, a powerful generative language model that was released late last year. In this special Trending News US episode, Jen, Ryan, and Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Todd Quartiere to discuss the latest news when it comes to AI in the health industry. Podcast Tags: healthcare, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, health services, life sciences, health technology Source Links: QuantHealth brings its AI-info...

As healthcare providers incorporate an expanding landscape of technologies and strive to meet patient expectations in the post-pandemic world, the standards of healthcare delivery are rapidly changing. The typical point of care experience for patients is shifting beyond the hospital, as facilities begin to prioritize digitization, AI-informed decision making, and operational efficiency. In this episode, Jen and Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Head of Provider Sector, Ryan Hummel, as well as health...

Across the healthcare industry, organizations are beginning to think and operate differently to expand capabilities and adapt to a changing environment. Historically separate entities, such as health plans, providers, and technology companies, are coming together to collaborate on innovative solutions to a complex healthcare system. In this episode, Jen and Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Provider Head of Sector, Ryan Hummel, and Health Plans Head of Sector, Saurabh Raman, to discuss how, and why,...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including the potential for robotics to transform surgical and patient care (0.35), exciting progress being made in Europe to advance decentralised clinical trials (7.26), and much needed hope for those suffering with postpartum depression following approval in the US of an innovative new medicine (15.48). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, robotics, AI, artificial intelligence, NHS, h...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including the latest in drug shortages across the US market, the damaging impact of cybersecurity and ransomware attacks on health systems and hospitals, and the FDA’s approval of Zurzuvae, a depression pill specific to treat severe depression after childbirth. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, public health, drug shortages, cybersecurity, ransomware, FDA, women’s health, reproductive health, post-par...

The impact of climate change on global health systems and health outcomes necessitates comprehensive action across healthcare decision making, policy formation, governance, structures, and systems. In this episode, Jen, Ryan, and Ollie are joined by Vynamic’s Rosanna Vellacott, to discuss how healthcare systems are grappling with the impacts of climate change and the multi-pronged approach required to address the accompanying public health crisis. Podcast Tags: healthcare, climate change, publi...

The US primary care industry is in a period of rapid disruption, as dozens of new players raise capital like never before. While the operating methods of these new companies vary, the mission is the same – to utilize primary care to provide high quality, convenient care at a lower cost. In this episode, Jen, Mindy, and Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Jed Barnes, to discuss what these changes mean for the future of primary care and healthcare industry at large. Podcast Tags: healthcare, primary car...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including new therapies slowing Alzheimer’s progression (0:35), practical application of AI to reduce waiting times in NHS hospitals (8:34), and the impact of the recent European heatwave on healthcare systems (14:03). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, AI, machine learning, artificial intelligence, NHS, health equity, EU, neuroscience, scientific research, innovation, a...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including the recent FDA approvals of Leqembi and Opill, a price transparency and PBM reform package working its way through Congress, and the recent series C funding raise for Octave. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, CMS, DA, Medicare, drug prices, PBM, Alzheimer’s, women’s health, reproductive health, mental health, telemedicine, virtual care Source Links: New Federa...

Life Sciences and MedTech companies are transforming the way they interact with customers; working to create experiences that are personalized, digital, timely, and intuitive. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Customer Experience Transformation Lead, Mike Zapiec, Omnichannel Offering Lead Josh Padams, and MedTech Omnichannel Expert Jess Werle to discuss what omnichannel really is, why it’s changing the game, and how Life Sciences and MedTech organizations can take their first steps on ...

While Life Sciences organizations understand the growing potential of the global medicines market, executing successful launches in diverse markets remains a formidable challenge – requiring a balance of efficient globalized frameworks and tactics adapted to local market dynamics. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Global Launch Experts, Stephanie Farrell and Felice Walter, to discuss how to win when it comes to global product launch. Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, product la...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including the significant inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ communities in the UK (0.35), a landmark mental health strategy announced by the EU Commission (7.17), and some exciting investments and developments in Neuroscience Centres of Excellence in the UK (13.17). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, DEI, diversity, LGBTQ+, mental health, health equity, EU, neuroscience, scie...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including legal challenges to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established by the Inflation Reduction Act. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, CMS, HHS, Medicare, drug prices Source Links: Merck sues to block Medicare negotiation of drug prices Bristol Myers follows Merck's lead with its own ⁠lawsuit blasting IRA's Medicare negotiations PhRMA joins legal battle...

The role of Medical Affairs function within Life Sciences organizations continues to expand – increasing its focus on patient centricity and requiring the development of new capabilities, partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Tamaron Bertelli and Nick Fletcher to discuss these trends and how Medical Affairs organizations can optimize their ways of working. Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, medical affairs, patient centricity, omnich...

Regular changes to and state-to-state variations in US data privacy laws often leave the public wondering who has access to their data and how it might be used. This is especially concerning when it comes to consumer health data, where misuse of personal information could negatively impact patients’ care, treatment, and livelihood – concerns that have only been exacerbated with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic's Jen Proietti-Fox and Courtney Ciccarelli, t...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including an update on the UK’s Life Sciences Plan, pharmaceutical industry growth in Denmark and Sweden, and UK funding for extended reality mental health projects. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, biopharma, life sciences, UK, Denmark, Sweden, public health, mental health, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality Source Links: · Bold new life sciences vision sets path...

In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including recent approvals from the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and Phase 3 clinical trial results for oral semaglutide to treat obesity. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, life sciences, health policy, public health, Medicare, drug prices, PBMs, 340B, obesity Source Links: A key House panel approved a slew of health policies. Here's a look at 4 of them Novo Nordisk A/S: Oral...

The emerging need for connected, digital patient healthcare solutions has been accelerated by the healthcare workforce crisis – and improved options for scalable patient monitoring and data analytics have provided opportunities for the MedTech industry to jump in. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic Director Andrew Sgarlato and Executive and Head of Healthcare Technology, Mary Virzi, to discuss what MedTech organizations should be thinking about as they invest in the burgeoning digital hea...

On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack, Gemma, and Adrien share their insights from the recent Reuters Pharma 2023 conference held in Barcelona including the latest developments on Digital Health (1.51), Medical Affairs (3.50), Patient Engagement (7.11), and the perspectives from pharma leaders who attended Vynamic’s roundtable on patient initiative impact measurement (10.06) Podcast Tags: healthcare, pharma, digital health, medical affairs, patient engagement, omnichannel patient experi...