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The IJGlobal PodcastIJGlobal Podcast – US midstream and the AI boomVictory Hill Capital Partners is a London-based investment firm focused on global sustainable and energy transition infrastructure. The firm was founded in 2020 by 5 partners, Richard Lum, Eduardo Monteiro, Lawrence Bucknell, Michael Egan and Navin Chauhan. It specialises in investing in real assets that support the shift to a low-carbon economy, such as renewable energy, energy storage, and grid stability projects around the world.Victory Hill is commited to measurable environmental and social impact alongside financial returns and manages the VH Global Energy Infrastructure (acronym ENRG) fund, listed on the London Stock Exchange.2025-06-1021 min
Run the ListPerioperative Risk and ManagementIn this episode, Dr. Emily Gutowski interviews Dr. Michael Janjigian about preoperative assessment and perioperative medicine. They discuss the recent updates to perioperative management guidelines, the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) and Gupta scores, and integration of laboratory data into preoperative visits. This episode also helps identify patients who may need additional testing prior to surgery.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-06-0921 min
ONLY HEALTHCARESecrets to Solutions: How Real-Time Pricing Data Can Heal Healthcare“Trillions of dollars are working against transparency.”In this explosive episode of the Only Healthcare Podcast, hosts Michael Navin and Randy Vogenberg, PhD, sit down with Mark Galvin, CEO of Talon Health, to expose the powerful forces fighting to keep healthcare costs opaque—and why that’s costing you more than you realize. Whether you're an employer, patient, policymaker, or provider, this episode is your wake-up call. Mark, a seasoned tech disruptor, unveils how Talon Health is dismantling the infrastructure that hides healthcare pricing from consumers...2025-05-2045 min
ONLY HEALTHCAREBiosimilar Breakdown: Can Lower Drug Prices Survive the PBM Squeeze?Featured Guest: Stan Mehr — Editor of Biosimilars Review & Report, healthcare journalist, and market strategist with decades of expertise in biosimilars, pharma reform, and drug pricing dynamics. https://biosimilarsrr.com/about/In this critical episode, we explore the evolving biosimilars landscape, pricing transparency, and the tangled web of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) with biosimilars expert Stan Mehr. From inflated rebates to private-label manipulation, Stan sheds light on how PBMs and policy changes under the Inflation Reduction Act are reshaping access to lower-cost drugs.If you're an employer, payer, or pharma manufacturer navigating the biosimilar sp...2025-04-1835 min
Run the ListGout: Acute and Long-Term ManagementIn part 2 of our series on gout, Dr. Michael Pillinger is back to talk about treatment strategies in the acute setting, as well as how to approach urate-lowering therapies in the outpatient setting. He and Dr. Gutowski discuss the impact of lifestyle changes on gout control, and review the elements that may trigger a gout attack.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-03-2623 minONLY HEALTHCAREConfronting the Affordability Crisis: Unmasking the True Cost of HealthcareJoin us as we examine the heart of the healthcare affordability crisis. In this episode, Michael Navin and Randy Vogenberg, PhD discuss the hidden costs exacerbating healthcare access and decision-making. Listen in as they set the stage for a compelling conversation about healthcare's lack of price transparency and how this obscurity fuels an ongoing affordability crisis.Key Discussion Points:Examining how opaque pricing impacts patient decisions and the healthcare system.Insights into technological advancements that could revolutionize how patients and plan sponsors view and manage healthcare expenses.Discuss the pivotal role of pr...2025-03-2020 minONLY HEALTHCAREClear Costs, Clearer Choices: Unpacking Trump’s Transparency Drive in HealthcareJoin Michael Navin in this insightful brief episode of the "Ask The Expert" series on The Only Healthcare Podcast. In this episode, Michael dives into President Trump's recent executive order to enforce drug price transparency across the United States. Issued on February 25, 2025, this mandate directs federal agencies to ensure that hospitals and insurers disclose actual healthcare costs, building on a 2019 initiative. Episode Highlights: Understanding the Executive Order: A detailed explanation of the new directive and its expectations from healthcare providers and insurers. Impact on PBMs and Carriers...2025-03-0312 min
Run the ListGout: Presentation and WorkupDr. Emily Gutowski interviews Dr. Michael Pillinger, NYU rheumatologist and gout expert, about the initial presentation and workup of a patient with this gout. This is the first episode of a two-part series on gout. Join us for the next episode where we'll dive into acute management and long-term outpatient treatment strategies for this chronic condition.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-03-0325 min
Tennessee Court TalkEp. 45 AI in the Courts: The Promises and Perils of New AI TechnologySend us a textArtificial Intelligence has the potential to streamline tasks within the courts, increasing efficiency and allowing staff to work on higher level tasks. But like any technology, AI is not infallible or without risks. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, we speak with Michael Navin, Principal Court Management Consultant in the Technology, Architecture Planning and Security Division at the National Center for State Courts about how AI is impacting court systems in this new technological era. 2025-02-2814 minONLY HEALTHCAREPolicy and Power: Dismantling Middleman Dominance in HealthcareJoin hosts Michael Navin and Randy Vogenberg, PhD as they discuss more on the pivotal healthcare policy changes under the Trump administration. This episode delves into the fresh legislative adjustments affecting PBMs, the impacts of new Medicare reports, and advancements in gene therapy and R&D. It also discusses the broader implications of these policies on healthcare costs, accessibility, and the expansion of IVF coverage. Tune in for a critical analysis of what these changes mean for public and industry stakeholders and how they align with the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. Episode Highlights: 2025-02-2719 minONLY HEALTHCARERethinking Risk: Innovating Benefit Design for Whole-Person CareWelcome to another insightful episode of "The Only Healthcare Podcast," where we unpack the demand for change in risk management for employers within commercial insurance and benefit design. In this episode, our host, Dr. Randy Vogenberg, is joined by Rajiv Sood, the founder of Sood Health Advisors. With over 30 years of experience spanning healthcare, clinical settings, insurance, and InsureTech, Rajiv brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on managing financial risks in healthcare. In this episode, you will learn: Innovative Risk Management: Explore how innovative financial strategies can mitigate risks fo...2025-02-1432 min
Coffee House ShotsShould Starmer stand up to Trump?Trump has blown the Overton window wide open. In a press conference yesterday alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, the US president outlined his intention to ‘take over the Gaza Strip’, displacing 1.8 million Palestinians in the process. His plan – if you can call it that – is to build ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’. Many of the countries Trump has earmarked to resettle displaced Gazans have already condemned the takeover. How will the international community respond?
Elsewhere, Keir Starmer seems more motivated by a desire to observe the rule of international law than his buddy across the pond. The Chagos deal seems set to...2025-02-0514 minONLY HEALTHCARENavigating the Future of Healthcare PolicyWelcome back to "The Only Healthcare Podcast." This episode delves deep into the evolving landscape of healthcare policy in 2025. Hosted by Randy Vogenberg, PhD we are joined by special guest Jayson Slotnik, a seasoned health policy expert from Health Policy Strategies, LLC.Jayson Slotnik is a prominent figure in health policy consultation, with over 15 years of experience at Health Policy Strategies, LLC. He works with government agencies, manufacturers, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare providers to navigate and influence significant policy changes. His expertise includes advocating for better patient access and developing commercial strategies. Jayson's approach combines his...2025-01-2837 minONLY HEALTHCARETransforming Healthcare: Innovations in Clinical Pathways with Dr. Randy VogenbergJoin us on the "Only Healthcare Podcast" as we dive into the transformative discussions from the recent Clinical Pathways Congress in Boston with Dr. Randy Vogenberg. Discover the latest trends in clinical practice, payment models, and policy shaping healthcare's future.What You’ll Learn:Insights on Clinical Practice Changes: Understand the new dynamics in clinical pathways affecting patient care and how healthcare providers are adapting to these changes.Impact of Benefit Design on Care: Explore how benefit design influences patient access to treatments, particularly in oncology, and what it means fo...2025-01-0910 minONLY HEALTHCAREWhat Can Be Done to Bridge the Gap Between Employer-Manufacturer CollaborationIn this episode of The Only Healthcare Podcast, co-hosts Michael Navin and Dr. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, welcome esteemed guest Tonya Vyhlidal, a senior consultant with over 25 years of experience in building comprehensive health and wellness programs. Together, they dive deep into the components of employer and biopharmaceutical manufacturer collaboration and the benefits it holds for all stakeholders involved. Key Highlights: The Current Landscape: Understanding why collaboration between employers and manufacturers remains fragmented and what obstacles exist that hinder these essential partnerships. The Role of Stakeholders: How employers, benefit consultants (EBCs), and...2024-11-2131 minONLY HEALTHCAREUnlocking Access and Collaboration: The Benefits of Employer-Pharma RelationshipsIn this enlightening episode of The Only Healthcare Podcast, hosts Michael Navin and Dr. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, dive deep into the crucial need for employer-manufacturer collaboration in the commercial healthcare market exploring:Data Transparency: Why both employers and manufacturers must share data to create more informed, efficient, and impactful benefit plans.Equitable Access: The challenges and opportunities in balancing network limitations, production costs, and patient affordability.Whole Person Care: Understanding how patient-centered care improves clinical outcomes, reduces costs, and mitigates risks.Dr. Vogenberg and Michael discuss how recent trends, including increased...2024-11-0718 min