Podcast Episodes

Healthcare’s Eras Tour | NEA Co-CEO Mohamad Makhzoumi

Episode 169

Venture capital in healthcare has evolved from "the trailer park of venture investing" to a fundamental core tenant of the ecosystem, reflecting a qu…

1 year, 3 months ago

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A Brave New Medicaid World | Waymark Co-founder & CEO Dr. Rajaie Batniji

Episode 168

One in four Americans relies on Medicaid, yet the program faces billions in federal funding cuts.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rajaie Batniji, c…

1 year, 3 months ago

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The Real Reason the Teladoc-Livongo Merger Went Sideways | Scrub Capital Co-Founder Rebecca Mitchell, MD

Episode 167

In 2020, telemedicine company Teladoc acquired remote patient monitoring company Livongo for a record $18.5 billion, creating a $38 billion entity. T…

1 year, 3 months ago

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AI and Hard Tech in Healthcare | YC Partners Jared Friedman and Ankit Gupta

Episode 166

Startup capital accelerator and venture capital firm Y Combinator has a long history of backing healthcare startups, with a particular focus on techn…

1 year, 4 months ago

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📣 Digital Health Download: March 2025

Episode 165

In this monthly healthcare news roundup, Halle and Steve break down the biggest healthcare headlines this month.

We cover:

🏥 How a $5/month medication …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Lessons from an $11B Healthcare Exit | Oak Street Health Founder Mike Pykosz

Episode 164

From law school to leading one of healthcare's most successful value-based care companies, Oak Street Health co-founder Mike Pykos shares the story o…

1 year, 4 months ago

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The Low Down on Full-Body MRIs | Ezra Founder & CEO Emi Gal

Episode 163

Full-body MRIs are a controversial and expensive screening tool that some believe could revolutionize early cancer detection, while others worry they…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Can We Make Companies Care About Your Health? | Building H Co-Founder Thomas Goetz

Episode 162

From fast food drive-throughs to Netflix autoplay, many of America's favorite products are designed to maximize profits at the expense of our health.…

1 year, 5 months ago

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📣 Digital Health Download: February 2025

Episode 161

2025 has started with sobering reminders of healthcare's challenges, while also showcasing technology's potential to save lives. Join us for this wee…

1 year, 5 months ago

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🏆 Meet the Shkreli Award "Winners" | Lown Institute President Dr. Vikas Saini

Episode 160

From selling deceased patients' body parts to denying cancer treatment over upfront payments, the Lown Institute's annual Shkreli Awards spotlight th…

1 year, 5 months ago

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