Episodes

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the nationwide baby formula shortage and drug supply chain complexities (00:33), the underrepresentation of diverse groups in clinical trials (06:08), and the federal government probes initiated by the AHA into commercial payers who represent Medicare and routinely deny access to care and services (10:52). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, baby formula shortage, drug supply chain, cli...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the nationwide baby formula shortage and drug supply chain complexities (00:33), the underrepresentation of diverse groups in clinical trials (06:08), and the federal government probes initiated by the AHA into commercial payers who represent Medicare and routinely deny access to care and services (10:52). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, baby formula shortage, drug supply chain, cli...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Supreme Court draft majority opinion striking down Roe v. Wade (00:35), a report that up to 14 million enrollees could lose Medicaid coverage as states restart eligibility checks (07:00), and the newly proposed User Fee Agreements for medical devices and prescription drugs (11:30). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, abortion, reproductive health, women’s health, Medicaid, FDA, life...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Supreme Court draft majority opinion striking down Roe v. Wade (00:35), a report that up to 14 million enrollees could lose Medicaid coverage as states restart eligibility checks (07:00), and the newly proposed User Fee Agreements for medical devices and prescription drugs (11:30). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, abortion, reproductive health, women’s health, Medicaid, FDA, life...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Supreme Court draft majority opinion striking down Roe v. Wade (00:35), a report that up to 14 million enrollees could lose Medicaid coverage as states restart eligibility checks (07:00), and the newly proposed User Fee Agreements for medical devices and prescription drugs (11:30). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, abortion, reproductive health, women’s health, Medicaid, FDA, life...

One of the advantages of serving clients across multiple geographies is that Vynamic can see firsthand how the differences in health systems play out in terms of spend, outcomes, and innovation. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic London’s Oliver White and Vynamic Boston’s Shari Robbins to discuss key differences between the health systems in each country and what they can learn from one another as they move healthcare delivery out of the hospital and into the community setting. In one sense, the U...

One of the advantages of serving clients across multiple geographies is that Vynamic can see firsthand how the differences in health systems play out in terms of spend, outcomes, and innovation. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic London’s Oliver White and Vynamic Boston’s Shari Robbins to discuss key differences between the health systems in each country and what they can learn from one another as they move healthcare delivery out of the hospital and into the community setting. In one sense, the U...

One of the advantages of serving clients across multiple geographies is that Vynamic can see firsthand how the differences in health systems play out in terms of spend, outcomes, and innovation. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic London’s Oliver White and Vynamic Boston’s Shari Robbins to discuss key differences between the health systems in each country and what they can learn from one another as they move healthcare delivery out of the hospital and into the community setting. In one sense, the U...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency (00:35), the GoodRx acquisition of vitaCare Prescription Services (03:37), Clarify Health receiving $150 million to focus on value-based care (07:33), and some notable numbers published this month (10:59). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, COVID-19, prescription drugs, drug prices, value-based care, life sciences, pharma, health pl...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency (00:35), the GoodRx acquisition of vitaCare Prescription Services (03:37), Clarify Health receiving $150 million to focus on value-based care (07:33), and some notable numbers published this month (10:59). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, COVID-19, prescription drugs, drug prices, value-based care, life sciences, pharma, health pl...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency (00:35), the GoodRx acquisition of vitaCare Prescription Services (03:37), Clarify Health receiving $150 million to focus on value-based care (07:33), and some notable numbers published this month (10:59). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, COVID-19, prescription drugs, drug prices, value-based care, life sciences, pharma, health pl...

The wave of price transparency is here, with regulations like the No Surprises Act and the Hospital Price Transparency Rules building momentum. Jen & Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Keith Sutter and Head of Health Plans, Saurabh Raman, to discuss what these laws mean for payers, providers, and ultimately, consumers. The push towards transparency can be traced back over the last decade, but the recently implemented No Surprises Act (01:44) and Hospital Price Transparency Rules (02:13) are directly ...

The wave of price transparency is here, with regulations like the No Surprises Act and the Hospital Price Transparency Rules building momentum. Jen & Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Keith Sutter and Head of Health Plans, Saurabh Raman, to discuss what these laws mean for payers, providers, and ultimately, consumers. The push towards transparency can be traced back over the last decade, but the recently implemented No Surprises Act (01:44) and Hospital Price Transparency Rules (02:13) are directly ...

The wave of price transparency is here, with regulations like the No Surprises Act and the Hospital Price Transparency Rules building momentum. Jen & Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Keith Sutter and Head of Health Plans, Saurabh Raman, to discuss what these laws mean for payers, providers, and ultimately, consumers. The push towards transparency can be traced back over the last decade, but the recently implemented No Surprises Act (01:44) and Hospital Price Transparency Rules (02:13) are directly ...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the advancement of the Dr. Lorna Breen (00:35) and PREVENT Pandemics acts (03:59), the response of life science organizations to sanctions against Russia (07:46), the continued shift away from inpatient care (12:03), and the recent recommendation for Medicare payments in 2023 (21:02). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, mental health, COVID-19, life sciences, hospitals, value-based care...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the advancement of the Dr. Lorna Breen (00:35) and PREVENT Pandemics acts (03:59), the response of life science organizations to sanctions against Russia (07:46), the continued shift away from inpatient care (12:03), and the recent recommendation for Medicare payments in 2023 (21:02). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, mental health, COVID-19, life sciences, hospitals, value-based care...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the advancement of the Dr. Lorna Breen (00:35) and PREVENT Pandemics acts (03:59), the response of life science organizations to sanctions against Russia (07:46), the continued shift away from inpatient care (12:03), and the recent recommendation for Medicare payments in 2023 (21:02). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, mental health, COVID-19, life sciences, hospitals, value-based care...

Now more than ever before, healthcare organizations are reflecting on how to improve health equity and address bias within their organizations. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion Service Leads, Stefanie Christmas & Shannon Connolly, to discuss what leaders should be thinking about as they address this industry imperative. 2020 ushered in a “cultural reset” for the business world, especially the healthcare industry, to think about DEI in a new way (01:05) – beyond bei...

Now more than ever before, healthcare organizations are reflecting on how to improve health equity and address bias within their organizations. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion Service Leads, Stefanie Christmas & Shannon Connolly, to discuss what leaders should be thinking about as they address this industry imperative. 2020 ushered in a “cultural reset” for the business world, especially the healthcare industry, to think about DEI in a new way (01:05) – beyond bei...

Now more than ever before, healthcare organizations are reflecting on how to improve health equity and address bias within their organizations. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion Service Leads, Stefanie Christmas & Shannon Connolly, to discuss what leaders should be thinking about as they address this industry imperative. 2020 ushered in a “cultural reset” for the business world, especially the healthcare industry, to think about DEI in a new way (01:05) – beyond bei...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Senate confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf (00:34), the first female to be cured of HIV (04:47), a recent report on hospital price transparency (07:28), and an acquisition announcement from ChristianaCare (13:18). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, FDA, public health, stem cells, price transparency, healthcare costs, hospitals, acquisitions Source Links: · https://www.reuters.com...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Senate confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf (00:34), the first female to be cured of HIV (04:47), a recent report on hospital price transparency (07:28), and an acquisition announcement from ChristianaCare (13:18). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, FDA, public health, stem cells, price transparency, healthcare costs, hospitals, acquisitions Source Links: · https://www.reuters.com...

In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Senate confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf (00:34), the first female to be cured of HIV (04:47), a recent report on hospital price transparency (07:28), and an acquisition announcement from ChristianaCare (13:18). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, FDA, public health, stem cells, price transparency, healthcare costs, hospitals, acquisitions Source Links: · https://www.reuters.com...

Between rising drug prices, increased cost-sharing, and difficulty determining true out-of-pocket costs – drug discounting has grown in popularity as savvy consumers look for simple solutions and affordable options. Jen, Mindy & Ryan discuss this recent discounting explosion and what it means for the healthcare industry – starting with a quick primer on how one of the most popular methods, drug discount cards, actually work (01:06). Fueled by public concern around prescription affordability (08:...