Navigating Government Market Complexity

Payer organizations are betting big on government markets, with some abandoning commercial opportunities entirely. In this episode, Jen is joined by two leaders in Vynamic\’s Health Services sector, Executive Saurabh Raman and Senior Director Keith Sutter to explore what this trend means for the health industry, the complexities involved in these markets, and the steps payers can take to guarantee success.  </p><br /></p>For more information about the work discussed in this episode, check out <a href="https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-services/">https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-services/</a> </p><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, CMS, Medicare, Medicaid  </p><br /></p>Source Links: </p><ul><li><a href="%5C">Medicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends</a>  </li><li><a href="%5C">The Employer Strikes Back: The Hollowing of the Commercial Health Insurance Market and Its Impact on Payers and Providers</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Medicare Advantage\’s growth spurt brings tensions</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">The subtle privatization of Medicare</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Expanding Medicare Advantage could address \’fragmented\’ care for dual-enrolled individuals</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">10 Things to Know About the Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">A Profile of Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees (Dual Eligibles)</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">CMS Shared Savings Program In the News</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.8 Billion in 2022 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care</a>  </li></ul><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Keith Sutter, Saurabh Raman, Jen Burke </p><em>Research & Production</em> –Marc Young, Jen Burke </p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki </p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="%5C">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. </p>

00:17:36

Health Chat: Inflation Reduction Act

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.  </p><br /></p>If you missed our initial coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act, check out our <a href="%5C">Trending News episode from August 18, 2022</a>.  </p><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, payors, providers, Medicare, drug prices </p><br /></p>Source Links: </p><ul><li><a href="%5C">Biden-Harris Administration Moves Forward with Medicare Drug Price Negotiations to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for People with Medicare</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">U.S. Announces First Drugs Picked for Medicare Price Negotiations</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">On the First Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, Millions of Medicare Enrollees See Savings on Health Care Costs</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Understanding the Health Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare</a> </li></ul><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Jen Burke, Mindy McGrath</p><em>Research & Production</em> – Jen Burke, Mindy McGrath</p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki</p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="%5C">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC.</p>

00:27:43

Trending News US – October 19, 2023

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 headlines and stories from the biotech sector.</p><br /></p>For more information about the work discussed in this episode & Inizio Biotech, check out “<a href="%5C">The Phase II Inflection Point: Investing to Maximize Asset Value”.</a></p><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, biotech</p><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Dean McAlister, Jen Burke, Mindy McGrath</p><em>Research & Production</em> – Anna Briccetti, Jen Burke</p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki</p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="%5C">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC.</p>

00:17:20

Making Waves in MedTech Launch

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.</p><br /></p>For information about how Vynamic can support Med and Health tech companies preparing for launch, visit <a href="%5C">vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-technology/</a></p><br /></p><strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, medtech, product launch, medical device, health tech, healthcare technology</p> </p>Source Links:</p><ul><li><a href="%5C">Special Report—The top 10 medtech companies of 2024</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">MedTech Industry Trends 2023 – What\’s the Future?</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">The 10 most innovative medical device companies of 2023</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Medical devices and pharmaceuticals: Two different worlds in one health setting</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Future of medtech: Build resilience, deliver value</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">MedTech is going consumer; capturing the opportunity requires a new approach</a>  </li><li><a href="%5C">The Future of MedTech Defined by Healthcare Consumerism</a></li><li><a href="%5C">Value-centricity is key for MedTech to become a strategic partner to customers</a>  </li></ul> </p><em>Panel</em> – Mary Virzi, Christina Nikolos, Jen Burke</p><em>Research & Production</em> – Adrea Cope, Jen Burke</p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki</p> </p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="%5C">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC.</p>

00:19:24

Deep Dive: Cell and Gene Therapy

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 cell and gene therapies present, the challenges industry partners may be facing, and key considerations for navigating towards success.</p><br /></p>For a recent example of Vynamic’s work in cell and gene therapy, check out our case study <a href="https://vynamic.com/insights/market-access-capability-analysis-process-mapping-for-a-cell-and-gene-therapy-cgt-biotech/">“Market Access Capability Analysis & Process Mapping for a Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Biotech”</a>  </p><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, life sciences, cell and gene therapy, gene therapy, rare disease, drug launch </p><br /></p><strong>Source Links:</strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/life-sciences/our-insights/eight-imperatives-for-launching-cell-and-gene-therapies">Eight imperatives for launching cell and gene therapies</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.fiercebiotech.com/sponsored/why-integrated-partners-are-critical-to-cell-and-gene-therapy-success">Why Integrated Partners are Critical to Cell and Gene Therapy Success</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/sponsored/untangling-the-complexities-of-cell-and-gene-therapy-clinical-trials-a-supply-chain-perspective/">Untangling the Complexities of Cell and Gene Therapy Clinical Trials: A Supply Chain Perspective </a></li></ul><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Karen Baldry, Rebecca Sisselman, Mindy McGrath, Jen Burke </p><em>Research & Production</em> – Marc Young, Jen Burke </p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki </p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="mailto:Hi5@vynamic.com">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC.</p>

00:17:47

Trending News EU – 28 Sept 2023

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).</p><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, ethnicity, DEI, WHO, Retail Health, Digital, Digital Health, health policy, public health </p><br /></p>Source Links: </p><ul><li><a href="%5C">Hidden in plain sight: addition of race and ethnicity improves clinical algorithm performance</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">The problem with ethnicity categories in UK health data</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">How can we make better use of ethnicity data to improve healthcare services?</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Healthcare AI Caution: Addressing ethnic health inequalities</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">How can we make better use of ethnicity data to improve healthcare services?</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">AI in healthcare could exacerbate ethnic and income inequalities, scientists warn</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">The health of people from ethnic minority groups in England</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Understanding consistency of ethnicity data recorded in health-related administrative datasets in England: 2011 to 2021</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">One-stop shop: Where healthcare meets retail</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Retail Healthcare Continues to Consolidate in Europe</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Boots boss calls for data sharing between pharmacies and the NHS</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">The Future of Retail Health and the New Healthcare Experience</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">UK public becoming more comfortable with healthcare in retail settings</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">High Street giant Boots is taking digital healthcare to the people</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Many people on Medicare lack internet access and digital literacy, and it’s harming their health. How some groups are addressing the problem</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Statement – We are on the cusp of a digital health revolution yet millions risk being left behind</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Digital health divide: only 1 in 2 countries in Europe and central Asia have policies to improve digital health literacy, leaving millions behind</a></li><li><a href="%5C">Millions left behind by a lack of regulation on improving digital health literacy</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">WHO Europe Calls for Urgent Investment in Digital Health Literacy</a> </li><li><a href="%5C">Safety of telehealth and digital health services is being neglected, says WHO Europe</a> </li></ul><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Jack Young, Jen Burke, Ollie May </p><em>Research & Production</em> – Jack Young, Karan Pandya, Ollie May </p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki  </p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at<a href="%5C">TrendingHealth.com</a>or share a voicemail at</p>1-888-VYNAMIC. </p>

00:21:34

Trending News: AI in the Health Industry

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.</p><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, health services, life sciences, health technology</p><br /></p><strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span>Source Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/30/quanthealth-brings-its-ai-informed-clinical-drug-trials-to-the-us-with-15m-round/">QuantHealth brings its AI-informed clinical drug trials to the US with $15M round</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/hca-healthcare-bolster-ongoing-google-cloud-generative-ai-partnership">Google Cloud, HCA team up to deploy AI in the emergency department</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/aws-rolls-out-generative-ai-service-healthcare-documentation-software">AWS rolls out generative AI service for healthcare documentation software</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/epic-expands-ai-partnership-microsoft-rolls-out-copilot-tools-help">Epic taps Microsoft to accelerate generative AI-powered 'copilot' tools to help clinicians save time</a></li><li><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blue-cross-blue-shield-of-massachusetts-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-speed-review-time-automate-authorizations--eliminate-administrative-costs-301646456.html">BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO SPEED REVIEW TIME, AUTOMATE AUTHORIZATIONS & ELIMINATE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/07/10/shaping-a-responsible-ai-powered-future-in-life-science/?sh=5246c49e6d12">Shaping A Responsible AI-Powered Future In Life Science</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eecs.mit.edu/how-machine-learning-models-can-amplify-inequities-in-medical-diagnosis-and-treatment/">How machine-learning models can amplify inequities in medical diagnosis and treatment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.aha.org/aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2023-09-05-chatgpts-performance-found-lacking-cancer-treatment-recommendations">ChatGPT’s Performance Found Lacking on Cancer Treatment Recommendations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/generative-ai-brings-great-potential-risks-payer-space">Generative AI brings great potential—and risks—to payer space</a></li></ul><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Todd Quartiere, Ryan Hummel, Mindy McGrath, Jen Burke</p><em>Research & Production</em> – Anna Briccetti, Natalie Blahunka, Jen Burke</p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki, Mindy McGrath</p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="mailto:Hi5@vynamic.com">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC.</p>

00:24:22

The Hospital of the Future

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 system leaders across the nation, to discuss what the hospital of the future could look like. </p><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, health services, providers, hospitals </p><br /></p><strong>Source Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="%5C">The digital hospital of the future</a></li><li><a href="%5C">In the Future, Patients Won’t Go to the Hospital—It Will Come to Them</a></li><li><a href="%5C">When the walls come tumbling down: the hospital of the future</a></li><li><a href="%5C">The future of hospitals: a consultancy viewpoint</a></li><li><a href="%5C">5 Trends That Will Determine The Hospital From The Future</a></li></ul><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Ryan Hummel, Mindy McGrath, Jen Burke</p><em>Research & Production</em> – Marc Young, Jen Burke</p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki</p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="%5C">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC.</p>

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00:26:50

Convergence: A Health Services Perspective

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, these health service organizations are re-imagining traditional sectors.</p><br /></p>For more of Vynamic’s perspective on Convergence in Healthcare, check out:</p><ul><li><a href="%5C">Breaking Boundaries: The Convergence Evolution</a></li><li><a href="%5C">The Convergence Conversation</a></li><li><a href="%5C">Health Plans: Big Bets for Convergence & Strategic Capital Diversification</a></li><li><a href="%5C">The Rise of Primary Care: Leading the Convergence Movement</a></li><li><a href="%5C">2023 Healthcare Industry Trends</a></li></ul><br /></p><strong>Podcast Tags: </strong>healthcare, health services, health plans, providers, convergence </p><br /></p><em>Panel</em> – Saurabh Raman, Mindy McGrath, Ryan Hummel, Jen Burke </p><em>Research & Production</em> – Adrea Cope, Jen Burke </p><em>Recording & Editing</em> – Mike Liberto, Rachel Skonecki </p><br /></p>For additional discussion, please contact us at <a href="%5C">TrendingHealth.com</a> or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC.</p>

00:26:35