Podnosis
Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Twenty years ago, the healthcare industry was still largely paper-based. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT was created back in April 2004 through an executive order from President George W. Bush. In the past two decades, major health IT policies pushed through by ONC and HHS have helped to move providers to a digital healthcare system that enables more effective data-sharing.
Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., has spent ...
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya explores the topic of inequities in maternal and infant health and what one nonprofit is doing to increase transparency and accountability.
She chats with Kimberly Seals Allers, a journalist by background who is passionate about narrative storytelling. Seals Allers runs Birthright, a podcast highlighting positive Black birthing experiences, and is th...
From 2020 to 2022, it was a wild ride for digital health with record-high deals and soaring valuations. But, the sector is maturing, and digital health players now have to change their game plan.
In its first quarter funding report, Rock Health noted that it’s a new chapter for digital health funding. U.S. digital health funding closed with $2.7 billion across 133 deals in the first quarter, the lowest first quarter by sector fun...
It is estimated that up to 20% of people globally are neurodivergent. Many neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, have unique sensory needs. To best serve them in healthcare settings, the design of such spaces should ideally engage attention without overwhelming it.
When Jefferson Health announced it would be building a new specialty care pavilion, Wendy Ross, M.D., saw an opportunity. As director of the Center f...
An increasing number of employers are now offering fertility benefits. This is not only a cost-saving for employees but also serves as a way to attract and retain talent. Despite this positive trend for individuals starting their families, many LGBTQ+ individuals still feel unprepared to begin this journey.
A recent survey from fertility benefits platform Carrot Fertility found that 85% of queer individuals feel confused, anxious ...
In late February, UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit faced a significant ransomware attack, sending shockwaves through the healthcare sector with far-reaching financial consequences.
It has since come to light that the hackers exploited a vulnerability on a server lacking multi-factor authentication—a fundamental security measure.
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis”, Senior Writer Paige Minemyer sits down with Clear...
This week on "Podnosis," we explore therapeutic psychedelics. Noah Tong from Fierce Healthcare sat down with Kim Chew, Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell, to discuss the accessibility challenges in this promising but complex space.
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This week on "Podnosis," we dive into the topic of telehealth and its role in a comprehensive approach to healthcare.
Emma Beavins from Fierce Healthcare interviews CVS Health Chief Medical Officer Sree Chaguturu, M.D., to talk about retail telehealth, CVS Health’s telehealth strategy and Chaguturu’s position as the chair of the American Telemedicine Association's board of directors.
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In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving into the issue of generic drug shortages.
Fierce Healthcare’s Dave Muoio sat down with Allan Coukell, policy head at the hospital-backed nonprofit drug supplier Civica Rx. Coukell sheds light on how these shortages are impacting healthcare providers' care and purchasing practices. He also provides insight into recent administration strategies aimed at bolstering drug supply chain...
In this week’s episode of "Podnosis," you'll hear from Paige Minemyer and Dave Muoio, two journalists from the Fierce Healthcare team. Together, they'll dive into first-quarter earnings updates from some of the largest health plans and health systems, sharing their key insights and the trends they've identified.
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More than 18 million veterans live in the U.S., making up about 7% of the adult population. Many of them encounter unique health challenges daily, often stemming directly from their military service.
Despite theoretically having access to care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, the reality falls far short of perfect. Crippling wait times, confusing benefits, and a lack of interoperability are just a few of the...
Did you know about SciTech City, a developing mini city in Jersey City? It's quickly becoming a hub for investment, although it might not be widely known yet. SciTech City, anchored by the Liberty Science Center, is set to expand with plans for a new public STEM high school, tech-oriented housing and a health innovation hub focused on wellness.
Key partners like Bristol Myers Squibb, Sheba Medical Center from Israel, and now RWJBar...
An estimated 17 million adults in the U.S. had long COVID as of March of this year. Despite the prevalence of this condition, there is still much that is unknown about its causes, symptoms and potential treatments. However, to help those suffering from long COVID, specialized clinics are emerging throughout the country.
In Detroit, Moderna, People.Health and community organizations have opened a mobile clinic to provide free lun...
After the dissolution of its joint venture with Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway called Haven, JPMorgan Chase formed a new division, Morgan Health, to continue pushing for reform in the industry. Morgan Health has invested in multiple businesses over the past three years that can potentially improve employer-sponsored healthcare.
This week on “Podnosis,” Paige Minemyer from Fierce Healthcare interviews Morgan Health Partner Dan Hart...
This week on "Podnosis," we are exploring a topic that hits close to home for many: the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ patients, particularly trans men, when seeking healthcare services.
A patchwork of federal and state laws exists to protect gender-diverse patients, to some extent, from discrimination in the healthcare setting. But even when such protections exist on paper, they are not guaranteed in practice.
To unravel the comple...
Social prescribing is an emerging movement in healthcare, where providers may recommend personalized doses of arts and culture as part of a comprehensive care plan.
Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya sat down with two leaders in this space to discuss the power of the arts and their role in the next generation of mental health treatment.
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In an evolving healthcare landscape, organizational agility and resilience are paramount. In this episode, Mary Jo Williamson, Chief Administrative Officer at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, provides invaluable insights on how healthcare organizations can navigate change while staying true to their mission.
During the conversation, Williamson highlights the importance of connecting people to the organization's core values through consist...
This week on “Podnosis,” we explore the pressing questions surrounding AI’s role in healthcare. From clinician trust to algorithm accuracy and patient privacy, there’s significant uncertainty about AI’s potential and impact in the healthcare sector, a topic that garnered considerable attention at this year’s South by Southwest conference.
During the annual event, American Medical Association President Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D, and Cla...
This week on “Podnosis,” we explore the dynamics surrounding the financial distress gripping hundreds of hospitals nationwide. Despite the perilous situation, there has been a notable increase in merger and acquisition activity, suggesting that amid the chaos, opportunities for value creation and strategic partnerships still exist.
Joining us for this deep dive is Michael Abrams, managing partner at the healthcare consulting firm ...
In this week’s episode of "Podnosis," you'll hear from two journalists from the Fierce Healthcare team: Paige Minemyer, senior editor of Fierce Health Payer, and Dave Muoio, a staff writer for Fierce Healthcare. Together, they'll dive into the most recent earnings updates from the largest health plans and health systems, sharing their key insights and the trends they've identified.
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