Sep 29, 2020
Today’s healthcare silos cause a multitude of problems that range from information gaps to duplicative efforts. The patient is in the middle, often relying solely on her own capabilities to fill in the gaps or prevent redundant procedures. At best, the healthcare system is inefficient. At its worst, the healthcare...
Sep 22, 2020
Pharmacy costs have risen over the years and have gained the attention of regulators as well as health plans, employers, and consumers. The idea of cost transparency and rebates have also generated a lot of discussion more recently. More than 60 PBMs administer prescription drug plans for more than 270 million...
Sep 21, 2020
Full Script:
Hi Listeners, I am introducing a new concept today. Over the years, people have asked me what books I’ve been reading, and which podcasts I regularly listen to. As you know, I ask this question of our guests on each episode. Here’s the idea: From time to time I’ll share a VERY brief review of a...
Sep 14, 2020
On B-Time, we bring guests to the show who refuse to accept the status quo. Our guest today, Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle is taking on the primary care delivery system. His mission in life is to transform healthcare by building a new model of care.
Rushika is a primary care physician, CEO and co-founder of Iora Health, a...
Sep 7, 2020
David Weingard was a healthy 36-year-old participating in triathlons when he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. He had no family history of the disease and no where to turn for help. He searched the internet but was overwhelmed with information. He needed someone to help him sort through all this information and...