58 - Walmart Health Centers Closed, Marijuana Reclassified, South Bans Abortion, Kaiser's AI

In this episode, Vic and Marcus dive deep into the intersection of tech, healthcare, and AI advancements, shedding light on how these developments are reshaping the way we approach health, coding, and our daily lives. From exploring the latest in AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot Workspace to discussing the ethical and practical implications of AI in medicine, this episode offers a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of innovation. They also tackle the complex world of healthcare policy changes, the relentless pursuit of longevity, and the evolving landscape of pharmacy services, providing our listeners with a panoramic view of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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1:44 - Fed Says Inflation Progress Has Stalled and Extends Wait-and-See Rate Stance (WSJ)
3:45 - Soaring Treasury Yields Challenge Stock-Market Gains (WSJ)
4:37 - A Strong Job Market? Try Telling That to These Workers (WSJ)
10:15 - California Fast-Food Chains Are Now Serving Sticker Shock (WSJ)
14:06 - Office-Loan Defaults Near Historic Levels With Billions on the Line (WSJ)
17:59 - AI Startup CoreWeave Nearly Triples Valuation to $19 Billion in Five Months (WSJ)
21:01 - Baton Health launches platform to streamline provider credentialing (Fierce Healthcare)
24:30 - CVS Made a Big Bet on Medicare. It’s Looking Risky. (WSJ)
26:59 - Cigna Beats Estimates, Raises Outlook On Low Medical Costs (Bloomberg)
28:47 - Cigna Doctor Says Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. (Pro Publica)
32:17 - Biden Administration Aims to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug (WSJ)
41:31 - FTC Targets ‘Junk’ Patent Listings on Ozempic and Other Drugs (WSJ)
44:00 - Florida’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Is Now Law, With Political Implications (NYT)
46:42 - Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Reach Well Beyond Florida (NYT)
54:30 - Millions of American Kids Are Caregivers Now: ‘The Hardest Part Is That I’m Only 17’ (WSJ)
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