As thousands of healthcare leaders descend on San Francisco for the annual JPM Healthcare Conference, Steve and Michael break down January's biggest stories in digital health. From unprecedented bipartisan scrutiny of PBMs to surprising patient satisfaction data and the industry's first major M&A deal of the year, 2025 is already shaping up to be transformative for healthcare.
We cover:
π₯ Why PBMs are suddenly in the crosshairs of Trump, Warren, and Musk
π³ The controversy over hospitals charging patients for doctor emails
π The puzzling disconnect between Americans' personal healthcare experiences and their view of the system
π° Breaking down Transcarent's acquisition of Accolade and what it means for digital health M&A
π¦ How UPS is transforming healthcare logistics with its new lab testing hub
π’ Why ICHRAs could reshape employer-sponsored health insurance
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