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Trending HealthProduct Launch Series: Setting the Foundation for Launch ExcellenceIn this Trending Health Series, Vynamic Product Launch leaders will share their experience partnering with teams across the launch journey to provide tips and tricks for leaders to consider adopting in their next launch. For this episode, Everly, Alex, and Felice dive into how companies can establish a strong foundation for their launch by embedding launch excellence into the culture and establishing flexible frameworks to enable teams to be set up for long-term success.
To learn more about how we help organizations build or maintain a culture of launch excellence, reach out to . Please check out our o...2025-05-0817 minTrending Health2025 Outlook - Life SciencesFor the final installment in Vynamic’s 2025 health industry outlook series, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Head of Life Sciences, Karen Baldry, and Head of Life Sciences Europe, Gemma Pfister, to focus on the Life Sciences industry – the trends most impacting the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.To learn more about Vynamic’s overall 2025 Health Industry Outlook, visit: https://vynamic.com/insights/navigating-turbulence-and-transformation-2025-health-industry-outlook/Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, Inflation Reduction Act, product launch, direct-to-consumer, pharmacy, integrated delivery networksPanel – Karen Bald...2025-01-2319 minTrending Health2025 Outlook – Health ServicesFor the second installment in Vynamic’s 2025 health industry outlook series, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Head of Health Services, Ryan Hummel, and Director, Vish Kaushik, to focus on the Health Services industry – the trends most impacting providers, health plans, and pharmacy. To learn more about Vynamic’s 2025 Health Industry Outlook, visit: https://vynamic.com/insights/navigating-turbulence-and-transformation-2025-health-industry-outlook/Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health services, providers, pharmacy, PBMs, hybrid care, virtual care, value-based care, Inflation Reduction Act, AI, digital tools, next-generation medicine, drug shortages, supply chain2025-01-1626 minTrending HealthAccounts, Collaboration & Pragmatism: Reuters Pharma Customer Engagement Round-UpLast month, Life Sciences marketing, commercial and medical leaders from across the country gathered at Reuter’s Pharma Customer Engagement to address current challenges and share industry best practices. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Customer Experience Transformation Lead, Mike Zapiec, and Head of Life Sciences, Karen Baldry to share what they learned about effectively engaging customers.
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Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, customer experience, omnichannel
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Research...2024-11-0714 minTrending HealthInflation Reduction Act: Implications and Strategies for SuccessWith the first round of CMS price negotiations behind us, and the next list of targets to be released in February 2026, it’s clear that theorized implications from the Inflation Reduction Act are becoming realities for the life sciences industry. In this episode, Jen and Mindy are joined by Putnam Associates Partner, Scott Briggs, to explore how companies can navigate the new pricing pressures and negotiation frameworks while continuing to innovate and ensure patient access to critical therapies.For more information about Putnam’s work in Value, Pricing and Access, visit their website: https://www...2024-10-2533 minTrending HealthMaking AI Transformations StickOrganizational AI adoption has dramatically increased over the years largely due to generative AI, leaving organizations to navigate challenges while rapidly scaling and adopting new technologies. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Chris Wuenschel & Frank Longo, as well as AI Mobilization Offering Lead, Todd Quartiere, to discuss their experiences with different factors that can make or break AI transformation programs.To learn more about implementing AI within your organization, check out the AI At Vynamic page on Vynamic’s website for more information.Podcast Tags: health, heal...2024-09-2617 minTrending HealthNavigating the Dynamic Process of Brand PlanningIn today’s competitive and dynamic pharmaceutical landscape, mastering the art of brand planning and management is crucial to success. In this episode, Jen and Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Brand Strategy Offering Lead, Liza Flaherty, to discuss common challenges, best practices, and latest trends impacting the process of creating an effective brand plan. For our listeners, if you want to learn more about Vynamic’s Brand Strategy offering and brand planning capabilities, please email Liza.Flaherty@vynamic.com or visit our website for more information. Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, product l...2024-09-1224 minTrending HealthThe Big CRM EventTwo years after the announcement that Veeva and Salesforce would part ways, Life Sciences organizations are racing to evaluate their options and select their CRM partner before the 2025 cutover. Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Life Sciences Commercial Operations Lead, Jeremy Shirey, and Tech & Digital Transformation Service Lead, Vince Annerhed-Harris as well as special guests, CodeScience’s CEO, Mike Utell, and Chief Revenue Officer, Sean Hogan, to discuss how Life Sciences leaders should approach this decision and transition to minimize disruption and maximize business value.
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For more inform...2024-08-2925 minTrending HealthInnovations Across the Atlantic: What the US & UK Can Learn From Each Other When it Comes to Crisis CareOne of the advantages of serving clients across multiple geographies is that Vynamic can see firsthand how the differences in health systems play out in terms of spend, outcomes, and innovation. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic London’s Oliver White to discuss key differences between the health systems in each country and what they can learn from one another as they move healthcare delivery out of the hospital and into the community setting. In one sense, the US and UK represent two extremes on the delivery system spectrum: the US has the largest private sector system globally while th...2024-07-2521 minTrending HealthAdvancing Health Equity with FemTech feat. HelloGinaThe FemTech sector has seen major growth in the last 5 years – and as the healthcare industry increases its focus on equity, is only projected to keep growing. In this Women’s History Month episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Diana Kuritza, Jen Proietti-Fox and HelloGina’s Daphne Petrich to discuss the latest trends in FemTech and what it could mean for women’s health going forward.
Podcast Tags: healthcare, health tech, women’s health, women’s history month, health equity, digital health
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· 2023 PREDI...2024-07-2521 minTrending HealthSpotlight: How the NHS is Working Towards Net Zero – Oct 13, 2022The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated climate change the top risk to global healthcare. The relationship between climate change and human health is becoming increasingly pronounced as health systems and organisations are responding to public/private sustainability initiatives to mitigate climate risks while advancing the pursuit of health equity. In this episode, Mindy and Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Ollie May to help us understand the NHS’s pledge to reach Net Zero emissions and how the healthcare industry can play a leading role in promoting greener business practices. The discussion begins with understanding the definition of Net...2024-06-2826 minTrending HealthAccelerating Your Journey Into the Era of AIAs healthcare organizations strive to accelerate innovations through Artificial Intelligence (AI), it can be complicated to navigate through the number of possibilities that exist and know how to get started. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Tech & Digital Transformation Service Lead, Vince Annerhed-Harris and Lantern’s Chief Experience Officer, Brian Sturgeon, to discuss how healthcare leaders can plot the course for their AI journey and prioritize their investments to better accelerate their business objectives utilizing AI tools. Podcast Tags: health, healthcare, healthcare news, generative AI, innovation, responsible use, tech transformation, digital trans...2024-06-0616 minTrending HealthMASS East Recap and Operating with Impact in Medical AffairsDuring Fierce Life Science’s MASS East, Medical Affairs leaders gathered to address current challenges and share industry best practices. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Tamaron Bertelli and Head of Life Sciences Europe, Gemma Pfister to share what they learned about transformation and operating with impact.
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Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, medical affairs, MASS East, Fi...2024-05-2326 minTrending HealthThe Benefits of Early Launch PlanningAs competitive and regulatory pressures increase, Life Sciences organizations are tightening their timelines and budgets when bringing products to market. In this environment, it’s become essential to start commercialization planning earlier to ensure a successful launch and hit revenue targets. In this deep dive episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Product Launch Service Leads, Ashley Stanley and Brian Stamm, as well as Managing Director of PROPENSITY4, Chris Savage, to discuss why early planning is so critical and how leaders can incorporate some of these changes into their organizations. To learn more about Vynami...2024-05-0924 minTrending HealthNext level Customer EngagementOne of the core tenets of the omnichannel philosophy is continuous learning and refinement – bringing together experience and data to evolve the marketing and model. Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Customer Experience Transformation Lead Mike Zapiec and Omnichannel Offering Lead Josh Padams to discuss what we’ve learned partnering with clients to build their omnichannel capabilities and what Life Sciences organizations can do to take their customer engagement to the next level.
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Podcast Tags: omni...2024-03-2823 minTrending HealthTrending News US – February 8, 2024In this episode, Jen sits down with Vynamic’s Deal Activation & Partnership Enablement Service Leads, Senior Director Kevin Fletcher and Executive Sean Martin, to discuss recent newsworthy items coming out of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, including the major acquisitions and deals announced, particularly those focused on AI and digital innovation.Check out Vynamic’s Deal Activation & Partnership Enablement Service page to learn more about how Vynamic helps clients manage critical, time-sensitive activities across the deal life cycle. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, pharmaceutical, JP Morgan, deal...2024-02-0814 minTrending HealthMeasuring Impact in Medical AffairsWithin Life Sciences companies, Medical Affairs teams are tasked with gathering and communicating scientific data, a job that has only grown in importance as therapies have grown more complex and stakeholders have multiplied. Stretched in many directions and under high scrutiny, Medical Affairs teams need to be able to effectively measure and communicate the value of their work. In this deep dive episode, Jen is joined by Gemma Pfister, Head of Life Sciences Europe at Vynamic and Lori Klein, Partner, Medical & Scientific Affairs Practice Lead at Putnam, to discuss what leaders should be thinking about when it comes to...2024-02-0126 minTrending Health2024 Health Industry OutlookIn this special episode, we conclude our annual series on the biggest health industry trends of the next year. Jen sits down with Vynamic Senior Executives Karen Baldry, Mindy McGrath, and Ryan Hummel, and Executives Mary Virzi and Saurabh Raman to discuss the five trends they expect to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) policy implications & judicial decisions, 2) realizing the value of convergence, 3) healthcare as a service, 4) revolutionizing healthcare through AI tech, and 5) next-gen meds.To learn more about Vynamic’s 2024 health industry outlook, visit https://vynamic.com/insights/2024-health-industry-outlook/ ...2024-01-0416 minTrending HealthSpotlight: 2024 MedTech OutlookIn this special minisode, we continue our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Executive & Head of Health Technology Mary Virzi to discuss the five MedTech trends Mary expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) increased research & development spend, 2) embracing remote patient monitoring, 3) spinoffs to expand access, 4) global regulation and policy shifts, and 5) concentrated mergers and acquisitions.To learn more about Vynamic’s perspective on MedTech, visit https://vynamic.com/insights/2024-medtech-outlook/Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health technology, medt...2023-12-1407 minTrending HealthSpotlight: 2024 Life Sciences OutlookIn this special minisode, we continue our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Senior Executive & Head of Life Sciences Karen Baldry to discuss the five Life Sciences trends Karen expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) balancing innovation & affordability, 2) launching for value, 3) breaking down silos, 4) mastering omnichannel, and 5) integrating AI.To learn more about Vynamic’s work in the Life Sciences sector, visit https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/life-sciences/ Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life scienc...2023-12-0708 minTrending HealthSpotlight: 2024 Payer OutlookIn this special minisode, we continue our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Executive & Head of Payers Saurabh Raman to discuss the five Payer trends Saurabh expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) product diversification and a strategic shift to government markets, 2) regulatory changes to Medicare, 3) improving care for enrollees with social risk factors, and 4) emphasizing value and putting the patient first.To learn more about Vynamic’s work with Payers in the Health Services sector, visit https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-services/#paye...2023-11-2209 minTrending HealthSpotlight: 2024 Provider OutlookIn this special minisode, we begin our annual series on next year’s biggest health industry trends. Jen is joined by Vynamic Senior Executive & Head of Providers Ryan Hummel to discuss the five Provider trends Ryan expects to be most impactful in 2024. These trends include 1) increased financial stability, 2) digitizing the patient experience, 3) accelerating health equity progress with partnerships, 4) creating the workforce of the future, and 5) a changing competitive landscape.
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Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, providers, health systems, hospitals, heal...2023-11-1612 minTrending HealthNavigating Government Market ComplexityPayer 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. For more information about the work discussed in this episode, check out https://vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-services/ Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, CMS, Medicare, Medic...2023-11-0217 minTrending HealthMaking Waves in MedTech LaunchThe 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.For information about how Vynamic can support Med and Health tech companies preparing for launch, visit vynamic.com/what-we-do/health-industry/health-technology/Podcast Tags: healthcare, medtech, product launch, medica...2023-10-1219 minTrending HealthConvergence: A Health Services PerspectiveAcross 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.For more of Vynamic’s perspective on Convergence in Healthcare, check out...2023-09-0626 minTrending HealthClimate Change: A Public Health EmergencyThe impact of climate change on global health systems and health outcomes necessitates comprehensive action across healthcare decision making, policy formation, governance, structures, and systems. In this episode, Jen, Ryan, and Ollie are joined by Vynamic’s Rosanna Vellacott, to discuss how healthcare systems are grappling with the impacts of climate change and the multi-pronged approach required to address the accompanying public health crisis.Podcast Tags: healthcare, climate change, public health, mental health, providersSource Links:· Five key links between climate change and health· WHO issues urgent ca...2023-08-1726 minTrending HealthThe Rise of Primary Care: Leading the Convergence MovementThe US primary care industry is in a period of rapid disruption, as dozens of new players raise capital like never before. While the operating methods of these new companies vary, the mission is the same – to utilize primary care to provide high quality, convenient care at a lower cost. In this episode, Jen, Mindy, and Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Jed Barnes, to discuss what these changes mean for the future of primary care and healthcare industry at large. Podcast Tags: healthcare, primary care, providers, value based care, fee for service2023-08-1021 minTrending HealthTrending News US – July 27, 2023In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including the recent FDA approvals of Leqembi and Opill, a price transparency and PBM reform package working its way through Congress, and the recent series C funding raise for Octave. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, CMS, DA, Medicare, drug prices, PBM, Alzheimer’s, women’s health, reproductive health, mental health, telemedicine, virtual care Source Links: New Federal Decisions Make Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi Widely Accessible With nonprescription nod for Perrigo's Opill, the age of t...2023-07-2718 minTrending HealthFirst Steps on the Omnichannel JourneyLife Sciences and MedTech companies are transforming the way they interact with customers; working to create experiences that are personalized, digital, timely, and intuitive. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Customer Experience Transformation Lead, Mike Zapiec, Omnichannel Offering Lead Josh Padams, and MedTech Omnichannel Expert Jess Werle to discuss what omnichannel really is, why it’s changing the game, and how Life Sciences and MedTech organizations can take their first steps on this journey.Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, medtech, medical devices, customer experience, omnichannel, digital marketingFo...2023-07-2026 minTrending HealthGlobal Product Launch – How to WinWhile Life Sciences organizations understand the growing potential of the global medicines market, executing successful launches in diverse markets remains a formidable challenge – requiring a balance of efficient globalized frameworks and tactics adapted to local market dynamics. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Global Launch Experts, Stephanie Farrell and Felice Walter, to discuss how to win when it comes to global product launch. Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, product launch, global medicineFor more information about Vynamic’s Product Launch offerings, please visit https://vynamic.com/service...2023-07-1318 minTrending HealthTrending News US – June 29, 2023In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss recent newsworthy items, including legal challenges to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established by the Inflation Reduction Act.Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, health policy, public health, CMS, HHS, Medicare, drug pricesSource Links: Merck sues to block Medicare negotiation of drug prices Bristol Myers follows Merck's lead with its own lawsuit blasting IRA's Medicare negotiations PhRMA joins legal battle over Inflation Reduction Act's 'price-setting' measures Explaining the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Pfizer, BMS' Eli...2023-06-2914 minTrending HealthThe Strategic Role of Medical AffairsThe role of Medical Affairs function within Life Sciences organizations continues to expand – increasing its focus on patient centricity and requiring the development of new capabilities, partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Tamaron Bertelli and Nick Fletcher to discuss these trends and how Medical Affairs organizations can optimize their ways of working.Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, medical affairs, patient centricity, omnichannelFor more information about Vynamic’s Medical Affairs offerings, please visit https://vynamic.com/offerings/medical-affairs-2/To l...2023-06-2224 minTrending HealthData Privacy & Health EquityRegular changes to and state-to-state variations in US data privacy laws often leave the public wondering who has access to their data and how it might be used. This is especially concerning when it comes to consumer health data, where misuse of personal information could negatively impact patients’ care, treatment, and livelihood – concerns that have only been exacerbated with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic's Jen Proietti-Fox and Courtney Ciccarelli, to discuss data privacy rules and their implications for patients, health tech companies, and the industry at large.2023-06-1520 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 8 June 2023On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including an update on the UK’s Life Sciences Plan, pharmaceutical industry growth in Denmark and Sweden, and UK funding for extended reality mental health projects.Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, biopharma, life sciences, UK, Denmark, Sweden, public health, mental health, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended realitySource Links:· Bold new life sciences vision sets path for UK to build on pandemic response and deliver life-changing innovations to patients·...2023-06-0821 minTrending HealthTrending News US – June 1, 2023In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including recent approvals from the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and Phase 3 clinical trial results for oral semaglutide to treat obesity.Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, life sciences, health policy, public health, Medicare, drug prices, PBMs, 340B, obesitySource Links: A key House panel approved a slew of health policies. Here's a look at 4 of them Novo Nordisk A/S: Oral semaglutide 50 mg achieved 15.1% weight loss (17.4% if all people adhered to tr...2023-06-0118 minTrending HealthMedTech Goes DigitalThe emerging need for connected, digital patient healthcare solutions has been accelerated by the healthcare workforce crisis – and improved options for scalable patient monitoring and data analytics have provided opportunities for the MedTech industry to jump in. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic Director Andrew Sgarlato and Executive and Head of Healthcare Technology, Mary Virzi, to discuss what MedTech organizations should be thinking about as they invest in the burgeoning digital health space.Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare technology, health tech, med tech, medical devices, digital health, remote patient monitoring, big data, machine le...2023-05-2517 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 11 May 2023On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack, Gemma, and Adrien share their insights from the recent Reuters Pharma 2023 conference held in Barcelona including the latest developments on Digital Health (1.51), Medical Affairs (3.50), Patient Engagement (7.11), and the perspectives from pharma leaders who attended Vynamic’s roundtable on patient initiative impact measurement (10.06)Podcast Tags: healthcare, pharma, digital health, medical affairs, patient engagement, omnichannel patient experience, metrics, impactSource Links: Pharma 2023 (reutersevents.com)For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voic...2023-05-1117 minTrending HealthTrending News US – May 4, 2023In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including the judicial activity surrounding Mifepristone, a medical abortion drug, and the recent announcement of Kaiser’s acquisition of Geisinger to launch Risant Health. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, life sciences, health policy, public health, mergers and acquisitions, FDA Source Links: Texas judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill Supreme Court preserves access to key abortion drug as appeal proceeds Supreme Court Delays Decision on Abortion Pill, Preserving Access for Now Generic abortion pill manufacturer...2023-05-0418 minTrending HealthTrending News US – April 20, 2023In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including Medicare Part D impacts from the Inflation Reduction Act, Novo Nordisk’s cuts to insulin prices, and the PBM Transparency Act of 2023. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, life sciences, health policy, public health, Medicare, drug prices, PBMs Source Links: True catastrophic coverage and shifting liability: Preparing for IRA changes Inflation Reduction Act: What health plans and Part D sponsors need to know to be prepared Novo Nordisk follows Eli Lilly's lead, slashing insulin p...2023-04-2014 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 13 April 2023In this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack, Ollie, and Will discuss a few recent newsworthy items on UK Life Sciences policy including what the latest spring budget means for Life Sciences (1.00), future pricing of branded medicines in the UK and differences with other countries (6.10), and how Life Sciences policy is working to attract investment and talent to the UK (18.55). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, NHS, life sciences policy, healthcare policy, government budget, life sciences, brexit, life sciences regulation, healthcare regulation, medicine pricing, VPAS, healthcare costs, healthcare investment Sourc...2023-04-1325 minTrending HealthTrending News US – April 6, 2023In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including the Senate vote to end the Public Health Emergency ahead of the May 11th deadline, Judge O’Connor’s invalidation of the Preventive Services Mandate of the ACA, and the CMS decision to raise Medicare Advantage pay rates by 3.3% in 2024. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, health plans, COVID-19, Affordable Care Act, ACA, CMS, Medicare Source Links: Biden won’t veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency Q&A: Implications of the Ruling on the ACA’s P...2023-04-0612 minTrending HealthProviders 2023: Charting the Course to Financial SustainabilityFor the second year in a row, financial challenges were tagged as a top concern of Hospital CEOs in the annual American College of Healthcare Executives survey – specifically increased staff and supply costs, reduced operating costs, and government funding cuts. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Jay York and Provider Head of Sector, Ryan Hummel, to discuss why margins are shrinking (00:52) and what provider organizations can do to weather the current financial challenges (24:00). Podcast Tags: healthcare, providers, reimbursement, workforce crisis, Medicare, Medicaid, public health Source Links: Top Is...2023-03-3029 minTrending HealthAdvancing Health Equity with FemTech feat. HelloGinaThe FemTech sector has seen major growth in the last 5 years – and as the healthcare industry increases its focus on equity, is only projected to keep growing. In this Women’s History Month episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Diana Kuritza, Jen Proietti-Fox, Shari Robbins, and HelloGina’s Daphne Petrich to discuss the latest trends in FemTech and what it could mean for women’s health going forward. Podcast Tags: healthcare, health tech, women’s health, women’s history month, health equity, digital healthSource Links:· Make 2023 the year of...2023-03-2321 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 16 March 2023On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including a third stem cell transplant patient cured of HIV (00:40), NHS approval and investment in digital mental health therapies (04:37), a recent poll on patient centricity in biopharma (08:22), and the announcement of a Moderna campus in Oxfordshire (15:50).Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, NHS, virtual, HIV, stem cells, public health, NICE, digital, mental health, patient centricity, biopharma, life sciences, UK Source Links: HIV Patient cured after bone marrow transplant in rare case, rese...2023-03-1620 minTrending HealthTrending News US – March 9, 2023In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic’s Michael Hudson, Mike Cottone, and Vish Kaushik to discuss a major news item that has had everyone buzzing over the last few months – ChatGPT. Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, AI, artificial intelligence, healthcare technology, health plans, providers, life sciences Source Links: Top 10 Applications of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the Healthcare Industry 5 Ways ChatGPT Will Change Healthcare Forever, For Better Transforming healthcare: the chatbot will see you now Understanding Chat-GPT, And Why It’s Even Bigger Than You Think For...2023-03-0923 minTrending HealthSelf-Funded Employers: Considerations for Health Plans in 2023In the United States, most employers choose to pay for at least some of their workers’ health services directly from their own funds. Lately, concerns over affordability have led them to take an increasingly active role in their healthcare strategies. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic Director Kirsten Meisterling and Executive & Head of Health Plans, Saurabh Raman, to discuss why health plans should be thinking about self-funded employers now (02:23), what this market segment needs (07:18), and how health plans can communicate their value potential effectively (15:23).Podcast Tags: healthcare, health plans, self-funded employers, health ins...2023-03-0219 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 16 Feb 2023On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including NHS virtual wards to alleviate healthcare pressure (0:40), conclusion of the infected blood enquiry (6:15), and three NICE regulatory green lights for a paediatric-onset hypophosphatasia treatment, a cannabidiol based treatment for TSC, and another CAR-T cell therapy recommended for lymphoma (9:25). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, NHS, virtual wards, telehealth, public health, NICE, healthcare regulation, cannabidiol, CDB treatment, cell therapy, gene therapy, leukemia, cancer, EU, regulation Source Links: https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/r...2023-02-1613 minTrending HealthTrending News US – February 9, 2023In this episode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including Amazon’s RxPass (00:30), a study on the impact of high-deductible health plans on health outcomes (05:08), and a push from Blue Cross Blue Shield to expand site-neutral payments (08:34). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, drug costs, generics, public health, health plans, health outcomes Source Links: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/amazon-pharmacy-rolls-out-rolls-out-service-unlimited-generic-prescriptions-5-month https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/how-amazons-latest-pharmacy-move-lays-groundwork-longer-term-play https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/01/25/amazon-rx-pass https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/forefront.20200615.238552/ https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/employers-should-carefully-weigh-benefits-high-deductible-health-plans-study https://www.fiercehealthca...2023-02-0912 minTrending HealthThe Convergence ConversationInnovation, technology, and heightened competition continue to force the healthcare industry to adapt, and more specifically, converge – blurring boundaries between sectors as organizations look to control costs, stratify risk, and improve outcomes. In this episode, the team discusses this transformational opportunity – from where we see convergence today (01:00), to how healthcare industry leaders should be responding strategically (15:18). Podcast Tags: healthcare, providers, health plans, health technology, primary care, value based care Source Links: https://vynamic.com/insights/2023-healthcare-industry-trends/ https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/nearly-60-health-systems-aim-to-become-payviders-2022-survey-finds https://drrohitvarma.com/how-verily-uses-convergence-to-innovate-healthcare/ https://www.aha.org/aha-ce...2023-02-0220 minTrending HealthTrending News US – January 12, 2023In this episode, Mindy and Ryan welcome back Jen from family leave before diving into the impacts of the federal omnibus package on the healthcare industry (00:50). Beyond funding increases to major public health agencies (01:17), this legislation covers telehealth extensions (02:52), Medicaid disenrollment (04:20), expanded mental health and addiction services (05:31), the healthcare workforce crisis (08:24), and FDA oversight for accelerated approvals (09:47). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, mental health, telehealth, healthcare workforce, FDA, life sciences Source Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/12/21/under-the-radar-health-provisions-massive-government-funding-bill/ https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/congress-last-minute-1-7-trillion-omnibus-package-8-healthcare-takeaways.html?origin...2023-01-1212 minTrending Health2023 Healthcare Industry TrendsIn this episode, Mindy kicks off the new year by bringing Karen Baldry (Life Sciences), Ryan Hummel (Providers), Saurabh Raman (Health Plans), and Mary Virzi (Healthcare Technology) together to discuss the most impactful industry trends shaping 2023. Particularly appropriate given the top trend Vynamic has identified this year – the convergence of healthcare to create value (1:15). Collaboration will also be critical in addressing the next trend – the growing healthcare workforce crisis (6:00). The next two trends have to do with expansion – in the definition of health to include healthcare plus selfcare (10:40) and the marketplace for precision therapy and digital therapeutics (14:02). The final trend...2023-01-0525 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends: Healthcare Technology – Dec 15, 2022In this special minisode, Mindy sits down with Vynamic’s Mary Virzi to continue our series on healthcare sector trends, focusing on the Healthcare Technology sector trends Mary expects to be most impactful in 2023. These include funding flatlining within the sector (1:05), the war on talent (2:23), data access and interoperability (4:00), cyber security (5:10), and acquisitions, mergers, and partnerships (6:37). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, healthcare trends, cyber security, healthcare technology, data access, interoperability For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. 2022-12-1510 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends: Life Sciences – Dec 8, 2022In this special minisode, Ryan sits down with Vynamic’s Karen Baldry to continue our series on healthcare sector trends, focusing on the five Life Sciences trends Karen expects to be most impactful in 2023. These include advanced digital capabilities at scale (0:55), evolution and innovation in Market Access (1:45), product launch planning taking place earlier (2:30), moving health equity from rhetoric into action (3:15), and true business model transformation (4:15). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, healthcare trends, product launch, Market Access, health equity For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share...2022-12-0807 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends: Provider – Dec 1, 2022In this special minisode, Mindy and Ryan continue our series on healthcare sector trends, focusing on the five Provider trends Ryan expects to be most impactful in 2023. These include financial pressures intensifying within the sector (1:13), the clinical workforce crisis (2:44), digital health innovation as strong but changeable (4:30), care redesign efforts risking loss of focus (5:45), and patient care decisions becoming political (7:29). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, providers, health systems, hospitals, healthcare trends For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. Mindy...2022-12-0111 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 23 Nov 2022On this week’s Trending News EU episode, Jack and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including the planned NHS nurses’ strike (1.22), recent groundbreaking treatment approvals (5.22), how pharma companies are teaming to tackle climate change (7.21), and the UK’s R&D capabilities and level of diversity (11.17). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, NHS, strike, public health, breast cancer, laser therapy, COP27, emissions, climate change, sustainability, diagnostics, diversity, R&D, research Source Links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-63561317 Nursing union RCN expected to announce biggest-ever strike | UK News | Sky News NHS rea...2022-11-2318 minTrending HealthTrending News – Nov 17, 2022In this minisode, Mindy and Ryan take a break from the 2023 sector trends to discuss the initial midterm election results and potential impacts on healthcare. This episode begins with a breakdown of the current state of the Senate and House before the election (0:48). Ryan then provides an overview of the initial midterm election results as we understand them (1:11) before diving into the healthcare topics that were front and center in this election cycle (2:00), specifically noting surprise outcomes in Kentucky (4:05) and South Dakota (4:55). With this new congress in mind, Mindy and Ryan discuss the potential future of the Inflation Reduction...2022-11-1715 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends: Health Plans – Nov 10, 2022In this special minisode, Mindy sits down with Vynamic’s Saurabh Raman to discuss the five Health Plan trends he sees being most impactful in 2023, including focusing on the customer experience (1:05), rising cost pressures building for employers (2:00), experimenting in different business models and alternative revenue streams (3:55), reacting to a dynamic regulatory environment (5:10), and focusing on the evolution of virtual plan design (6:07). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, health plans, healthcare trends, access For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. Mind...2022-11-1010 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends: Public Health – Nov 3, 2022In this special minisode, Ryan sits down with Mindy to discuss the public health trends she sees being most impactful in 2023, including climate change/sustainability (3:20), pursuit of equity (5:37), addressing mental health and wellbeing (8:25), reimagining public health (9:50), and transparency in data sharing (10:50). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, mental health, wellness, health equity, healthcare trends, access, affordability, Medicare, Medicaid, data For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at1-888-VYNAMIC. Mindy McGrath, Healthcare Industry Advisor Mindy.McGrath@vynamic.c...2022-11-0315 minTrending HealthPrevention & Wellness – Oct 27, 2022While Prevention and Wellness has oftentimes been left out of Healthcare Industry conversations or viewed as a side-line player, it is high time that we begin formally bringing it into the fold. Today Ryan is joined by Vynamic’s Staci Carney, Sarah Lenhard, and Mary Virzi to discuss the evolution of what most of us know as the ‘Wellness Industry’, led by healthcare companies on the forefront of consumerism who are aiming to empower individuals to take healthcare into their own hands. The conversation begins by reviewing the factors that are propelling the Prevention and Wellness Industry’s rapid expansion...2022-10-2722 minTrending HealthTrending News – October 20th, 2022In this minisode, Ryan is joined by Vynamic’s Brian Schachter to discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Medicare reimbursement for biosimilars (00:32), 2023 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings and overall sentiment of the US Healthcare system (03:51), drug price increases outpacing inflation (10:18), and Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company partnering with Capital Blue Cross (11:48). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, Inflation Reduction Act, biosimilars, Medicare, , drug pricing, healthcare access, Mark Cuban, Capital Blue Cross Source Links: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/10522-inflation-reduction-act-timeline.pdf) https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/nearing-wat...2022-10-2014 minTrending HealthSpotlight: How the NHS is Working Towards Net Zero – Oct 13, 2022The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated climate change the top risk to global healthcare. The relationship between climate change and human health is becoming increasingly pronounced as health systems and organisations are responding to public/private sustainability initiatives to mitigate climate risks while advancing the pursuit of health equity. In this episode, Mindy and Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Steph Ng and Ollie May to help us understand the NHS’s pledge to reach Net Zero emissions and how the healthcare industry can play a leading role in promoting greener business practices. The discussion begins with understanding the...2022-10-1326 minTrending HealthSpotlight: How the NHS is Working Towards Net Zero – Oct 13, 2022The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated climate change the top risk to global healthcare. The relationship between climate change and human health is becoming increasingly pronounced as health systems and organisations are responding to public/private sustainability initiatives to mitigate climate risks while advancing the pursuit of health equity. In this episode, Mindy and Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Ollie May to help us understand the NHS’s pledge to reach Net Zero emissions and how the healthcare industry can play a leading role in promoting greener business practices. The discussion begins with understanding the definition of Net...2022-10-1326 minTrending HealthThe Evolution of Digital Health and Lifeguard Health Networks – Oct 6, 2022Digital solutions have been a cornerstone of the healthcare industry for some time. In this episode, Mindy is joined by Vynamic’s Head of Healthcare Technology Sector, Mary Virzi, and special guest from Lifeguard Health Networks, Al Strohmetz, to discuss the interesting evolution, opportunities, and challenges in the digital health space. The discussion begins introducing Al Strohmetz and Lifeguard Health Network (0:40), then shifts to how digital health has changed over the last 10 years (2:47). Before diving deeply into these trends, Mindy, Mary, and Al discuss and define the meaning of digital health across different sectors (6:08). The conversation transitions to how CO...2022-10-0637 minTrending HealthThe Elevation of Market AccessAs the cost to bring new therapeutics to the market continues to soar, it is more important than ever for Life Sciences companies to develop robust Market Access strategies. Mindy & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Raina Dhir and Maggie Gorman to discuss the criticality of Market Access in ensuring successful drug launches and how Life Sciences organizations can ensure they avoid pitfalls and are set up for success. There are many forces disrupting the Life Sciences marketplace that have led to increased complexities around bringing new drugs to market. Payors and Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers have undergone a period of...2022-09-2922 minTrending HealthSpotlight: Social Determinants of Health – September 15, 2022Over the last two decades, the public health community has been highlighting how non-medical factors and the environments where people live, learn, and work can play a significant role in a person’s health and overall quality of life. In this episode, Mindy is joined by Vynamic’s Cassandra Zuluaga and special guest, Dr. Charlotte Cuddihy, a UK Public Health doctor, to discuss the critical importance of social determinants of health (SDOH) and how healthcare systems can aim to address these factors. The discussion begins introducing Dr. Charlotte Cuddihy and her interest with SDOH spurring upon seeing the inequalities in h...2022-09-1530 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 25 August 2022On Trending Health’s third Trending News EU episode, Mindy, Jack, and Ollie discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including: Haleon’s demerger from GSK (0:58), a 'next generation' vaccine authorized by the UK in a world first (4:03), a sustainable medical device that will drastically reduce emissions (7.23), and the results from a survey ranking pharma companies in terms of their DE&I efforts (9.56). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, pharma, consumer health, vaccines, COVID-19, emissions, sustainability, DE&I, diversity, equity, inclusion Source Links: https://www.ft.com/content/45dc4b67-f4a5-4fac-8c...2022-08-2512 minTrending HealthTrending News – August 18th, 2022In this minisode, Mindy is joined by Vynamic’s Brian Schachter to discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Biden (00:50), the FDA granting Zynteglo a priority review (09:01), and the primary care market that is being reinvigorated by new entrants who are placing big bets on the healthcare system (14:40). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare, Zynteglo, primary care, value-based care, BlueBird BioSource Links:· https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/08/07/statement-by-hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-on-senate-passage-of-the-inflation-reduction-act.html#:~:text=The%20Inflation%20Reduction%20Act%20lock...2022-08-1822 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 21 July 2022On Trending Health’s second Trending News EU episode, Mindy, Jack, and Oliver discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including: the outcome of the NHS Pay Review Body process, which advises on the pay for NHS staff (0.37), worrying General Practitioner (GP) workforce challenges amid unprecedented staff shortages (4.44), and the rise of Public Health infectious disease incidents and possible solutions to address (9.18). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, NHS, NHSPRB, clinician burnout, public health, monkeypox, COVID-19, polio, infectious diseases.Source Links:· https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/25/nhs-staff-should-get-4-percent-pay-rise-independent-experts-say · ...2022-07-2114 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – July 21 2022On Trending Health’s second Trending News EU episode, Mindy, Jack, and Oliver discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including: the outcome of the NHS Pay Review Body process, which advises on the pay for NHS staff (0.37), worrying General Practitioner (GP) workforce challenges amid unprecedented staff shortages (4.44), and the rise of Public Health infectious disease incidents and possible solutions to address (9.18). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, NHS, NHSPRB, clinician burnout, public health, monkeypox, COVID-19, polio, infectious diseases.Source Links: · https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/25/nhs-staff-should-get-4-percent-pay-rise-independent-experts-say · ...2022-07-2114 minTrending HealthThe Evolution of Product LaunchNow more than ever, launching new biopharmaceutical products or indications is of paramount importance to ensuring its long-term success in the market. Mindy & Jen are joined by Vynamic’s Product Launch Service Leads, Ashley Stanley and Brian Stamm, to discuss the evolution of the importance of product launch and the implications for Life Sciences organizations and the healthcare industry at large. The catalyzing force shaping the launch space over the past several years is the sheer volume of trials and approvals occurring in both U.S. and global markets, leading to more market competition, especially in specialty and targeted th...2022-07-1423 minTrending HealthTrending News US – June 30, 2022In our typical Trending News US episodes, we examine a few recent newsworthy items we think healthcare leaders should be considering. For today’s episode, we focus on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson, a case centered on a Mississippi law that bars most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a standard that directly challenged Roe v. Wade. On Friday June 24th, in one of the most consequential decisions in decades, the Court ruled in favor of overturning Roe – holding there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Jen, Mindy, and Ryan discuss the implic...2022-06-3017 minTrending HealthTrending News EU – 16 June 2022In Trending Health’s first Trending News EU episode, Mindy, Jack and Oliver discuss a few recent EU-based newsworthy items including: an unprecedented clinical trial where a dozen rectal cancer patients saw their tumors completely disappear (1:12), the Health & Care Act 2022 which is seen as the most significant health legislation in the UK in a decade (3:56) and a report that showed up to 1.2 million additional NHS patients are eligible for vital medicines that could extend their lives but are missing out (10:15). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, cancer, clinical trials, Health and Care Act, NHS, social care, lif...2022-06-1617 minTrending HealthDEI & Clinical Trials - Driving Meaningful ChangeAs health systems around the globe grapple with addressing inequity in healthcare, one of the most tangible opportunities for change is the chronic underrepresentation of individuals by race, ethnicity, or sex in clinical trials. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Matt Howard to discuss how life science companies can integrate diversity, equity & inclusion throughout the clinical trials process to facilitate better outcomes. Better representation across patient types is critical to demonstrate safety and efficacy – it’s both good science and good business (01:18). However, truly integrating DEI is going to require more than ‘bolting on’ diverse patient recruitment practices – it will requ...2022-06-0927 minTrending HealthDEI and Clinical Trials - Driving Meaningful ChangeAs health systems around the globe grapple with addressing inequity in healthcare, one of the most tangible opportunities for change is the chronic underrepresentation of individuals by race, ethnicity, or sex in clinical trials. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Matt Howard to discuss how life science companies can integrate diversity, equity & inclusion throughout the clinical trials process to facilitate better outcomes. Better representation across patient types is critical to demonstrate safety and efficacy – it’s both good science and good business (01:18). However, truly integrating DEI is going to require more than ‘bolting on’ diverse patient recruitment practices – it will requ...2022-06-0927 minTrending HealthDEI & Clinical Trials - Driving Meaningful ChangeAs health systems around the globe grapple with addressing inequity in healthcare, one of the most tangible opportunities for change is the chronic underrepresentation of individuals by race, ethnicity, or sex in clinical trials. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Matt Howard to discuss how life science companies can integrate diversity, equity & inclusion throughout the clinical trials process to facilitate better outcomes. Better representation across patient types is critical to demonstrate safety and efficacy – it’s both good science and good business (01:18). However, truly integrating DEI is going to require more than ‘bolting on’ diverse patient recruitment practices – it will requ...2022-06-0927 minTrending HealthTrending News – June 2nd, 2022In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the nationwide baby formula shortage and drug supply chain complexities (00:33), the underrepresentation of diverse groups in clinical trials (06:08), and the federal government probes initiated by the AHA into commercial payers who represent Medicare and routinely deny access to care and services (10:52). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, life sciences, baby formula shortage, drug supply chain, clinical trials, diversity and inclusiveness, Medicare, CMSSource Links: · https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/fda-lays-out-framework-manufacturers-and-developers-tackle-drug-shortages· https://time.com/6177128/baby...2022-06-0218 minTrending HealthInnovations Across the Atlantic: What the US & UK Can Learn From Each Other When it Comes to Crisis CareOne of the advantages of serving clients across multiple geographies is that Vynamic can see firsthand how the differences in health systems play out in terms of spend, outcomes, and innovation. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic London’s Oliver White and Vynamic Boston’s Shari Robbins to discuss key differences between the health systems in each country and what they can learn from one another as they move healthcare delivery out of the hospital and into the community setting. In one sense, the US and UK represent two extremes on the delivery system spectrum: the US has the larg...2022-05-0521 minTrending HealthTrending News – April 21, 2022In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency (00:35), the GoodRx acquisition of vitaCare Prescription Services (03:37), Clarify Health receiving $150 million to focus on value-based care (07:33), and some notable numbers published this month (10:59). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, COVID-19, prescription drugs, drug prices, value-based care, life sciences, pharma, health plans, life expectancySource Links: · https://aspr.hhs.gov/legal/PHE/Pages/COVID19-12Apr2022.aspx· https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/13/us/politics/biden-covid-public-health-emergency-extended.html2022-04-2116 minTrending HealthPrice Transparency and the ROI of Customer SatisfactionThe wave of price transparency is here, with regulations like the No Surprises Act and the Hospital Price Transparency Rules building momentum. Jen & Mindy are joined by Vynamic’s Keith Sutter and Head of Health Plans, Saurabh Raman, to discuss what these laws mean for payers, providers, and ultimately, consumers. The push towards transparency can be traced back over the last decade, but the recently implemented No Surprises Act (01:44) and Hospital Price Transparency Rules (02:13) are directly aimed at helping consumers understand true healthcare costs and make informed care decisions (03:30). Implementation is not without its challenges – with providers citing reporting burde...2022-04-0721 minTrending HealthTrending News – March 24, 2022In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the advancement of the Dr. Lorna Breen (00:35) and PREVENT Pandemics acts (03:59), the response of life science organizations to sanctions against Russia (07:46), the continued shift away from inpatient care (12:03), and the recent recommendation for Medicare payments in 2023 (21:02). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, public health, mental health, COVID-19, life sciences, hospitals, value-based care, MedicareSource Links: · https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/president-biden-signs-dr-lorna-breen-act-law· https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/washington-highlights/senate-help-committee-marks-advances-prevent-pandemics-act· https://www.idse.net/Pol...2022-03-2422 minTrending HealthDEI For Healthcare Organizations: Where to StartNow more than ever before, healthcare organizations are reflecting on how to improve health equity and address bias within their organizations. Jen & Ryan are joined by Vynamic’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion Service Leads, Stefanie Christmas & Shannon Connolly, to discuss what leaders should be thinking about as they address this industry imperative. 2020 ushered in a “cultural reset” for the business world, especially the healthcare industry, to think about DEI in a new way (01:05) – beyond being the right thing to do, we know embedding a culture that is committed to DEI has demonstrated benefits to healthcare organizations in terms of employee engageme...2022-03-1024 minTrending HealthTrending News – February 24, 2022In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Senate confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf (00:34), the first female to be cured of HIV (04:47), a recent report on hospital price transparency (07:28), and an acquisition announcement from ChristianaCare (13:18). Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, FDA, public health, stem cells, price transparency, healthcare costs, hospitals, acquisitionsSource Links: · https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-confirms-bidens-fda-nominee-califf-2022-02-15/· https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/health/hiv-cure-cord-blood.html?· https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-09...2022-02-2415 minTrending HealthDrug Discount RevolutionBetween rising drug prices, increased cost-sharing, and difficulty determining true out-of-pocket costs – drug discounting has grown in popularity as savvy consumers look for simple solutions and affordable options. Jen, Mindy & Ryan discuss this recent discounting explosion and what it means for the healthcare industry – starting with a quick primer on how one of the most popular methods, drug discount cards, actually work (01:06). Fueled by public concern around prescription affordability (08:34), discounting companies continue to proliferate and see enormous growth – often filling a market gap in consumer choice, transparency, and convenience (11:44). Discounting companies are poised to upend PBMs’ pharmacy benefit economics, plan spo...2022-02-1021 minTrending HealthTrending News – January 27, 2022In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: our top headlines from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (00:32) and the preliminary national coverage decision for Aduhelm from CMS (14:29).Podcast Tags: healthcare, healthcare news, healthcare workforce, gene therapy, whole person health, Medicare Advantage, CMS, Alzheimer’sSource Links:· https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-12/rna-is-hot-but-mergers-are-not-at-jpmorgan-healthcare-conference · https://www.modernhealthcare.com/finance/reporters-notebook-jp-morgans-2022-health-conference · https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncacal-decision-memo.aspx?proposed=Y&NCAId=305 · https://www.kff.org/po...2022-01-2719 minTrending Health2022 Healthcare Industry TrendsWith the start of a new year dampened by Omicron and yet another surge in COVID-19 infections, it's hard not to wonder what this "next normal" will look like for healthcare. After chatting with each of Vynamic's heads of sector, Jen, Mindy & Ryan bring it all together to discuss the trends expected to shape the industry this year. With immense cost strain across the system, plan sponsors are tightening budgets and revising benefit constructs (00:53) and consumers are feeling the squeeze. These costs are often hardest felt amongst those facing socioeconomic inequities – and the pandemic has brought the equity imperative fr...2022-01-1335 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends – Healthcare TechnologyIn this special minisode, Jen sits down with special guest Mary Virzi to discuss the trends she sees being most impactful to healthcare technology in 2022, including: virtual care expansion (01:34), utilization of devices in decentralized clinical trials (01:51), data as a product and adoption of actionable AI (02:06), integration of data across platforms and companies (02:34), and investment from Big Tech (02:53). Podcast Tags: healthcare, technology, telehealth, wearables, data, AI, interoperability, big tech For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. Mary Vir...2022-01-0608 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends – Life SciencesIn this special minisode, Jen sits down with Head of Life Sciences Karen Baldry to discuss the trends she sees being most impactful in 2022, including: the evolution of clinical trials (01:01), health equity (01:55), and optimizing the supply chain (03:48). Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, healthcare trends, clinical trials, health equity, supply chain For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. Karen Baldry, Head of Life Sciences karen.baldry@vynamic.comJen Burke, Healthcare Industry Str...2021-12-1608 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends – ProvidersIn this special minisode, Jen sits down with Head of Providers Ryan Hummel to discuss the trends he sees being most impactful in 2022, including: healthcare at home (00:55), incentive alignment (02:48), digital strategy & technology integration (04:11), data transparency & actionability (05:12), removing bias & improving health equity (06:02), and workforce strategy & engagement (06:59). Podcast Tags: healthcare, providers, healthcare trends, telehealth, incentive design, health equity, For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. Ryan Hummel, Head of Providers ryan.hummel@vynamic.comJ...2021-12-0912 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends – Health PlansIn this special minisode, Jen sits down with Head of Health Plans Saurabh Raman to discuss the trends he sees being most impactful in 2022, including: post-pandemic plan design (00:38), strategic health equity initiatives (01:55), utilization management (03:41), and alternative coverage models (04:38). Podcast Tags: healthcare, health plans, healthcare trends, benefits, utilization management, employer-sponsored coverage For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. Saurabh Raman, Head of Health Plans saurabh.raman@vynamic.comJen Burke, Healthcare Industry Str...2021-12-0209 minTrending HealthSpotlight Trends – Public HealthIn this special minisode, Jen sits down with Healthcare Industry Advisor Mindy McGrath to discuss the public health trends she sees being most impactful in 2022, including: expanding access (01:15), addressing affordability (02:30), amplifying value (03:34), increasing interoperability & data sharing (04:42), and bolstering government payer solvency (05:30). Podcast Tags: healthcare, public health, healthcare trends, access, affordability, Medicare, Medicaid, data For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com or share a voicemail at 1-888-VYNAMIC. Mindy McGrath, Healthcare Industry Advisor mindy.mcgrath@vynamic.comJen Burke, Hea...2021-11-1810 minTrending HealthTrending News – November 11, 2021In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: 23andMe’s intended entry into telehealth with the acquisition of Lemonaid Health (00:35), the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation strategic plan refresh (04:15), a new partnership between Walmart and Transcarent (08:13), and the launch of virtual-first health plans (10:55) Podcast Tags: primary care, genetic testing, telehealth, CMMI, Medicare, self-insured employers, health plans, healthcare, healthcare news Source Links: · https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/23andme-jumps-into-telehealth-prescription-drug-delivery-400m-buyout-lemonaid-health?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HC-NL-FierceHealthIT&oly_enc_id=3569J2000334E1H 2021-11-1115 minTrending HealthEnabling Equity In Digital HealthThe recent proliferation and adoption of digital health technologies is often heralded as a key mechanism in closing the gap when it comes to health disparities. In this episode, Jen and Mindy are joined by special guest DJ O’Connor to discuss equality barriers in digital health and how healthcare leaders can develop more equitable solutions. The pandemic has accelerated the availability and adoption of digital healthcare, socioeconomic disparities prevent vulnerable populations from accessing from these innovations and create a “digital divide” (01:30). Even when access is not an issue, digital healthcare tools may not provide equivalent benefits across users (04:39) and ad...2021-09-3016 minTrending HealthOpportunities for Patient Centricity in Life SciencesPatient centricity is no longer a buzzword, it\’s redefining how the pharmaceutical industry operates to deliver the best outcomes and experiences for patients. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic London team members Gemma Pfister and Jack Young to discuss opportunities to become more patient centric throughout the medicine development lifecycle. Inclusiveness, empowerment, and partnership are defining featured of a truly patient centric approach (00:41). There are opportunities for improving patient centricity across the entire lifecycle of a product, from development (03:13) to reimbursement (08:35) to commercialization (12:50). Pharmaceutical companies are uniquely positioned to drive and derive value from patient centricity ef...2021-09-0225 minTrending HealthOpportunities for Patient Centricity in Life SciencesPatient centricity is no longer a buzzword, it's redefining how the pharmaceutical industry operates to deliver the best outcomes and experiences for patients. In this episode, Jen is joined by Vynamic London team members Gemma Pfister and Jack Young to discuss opportunities to become more patient centric throughout the medicine development lifecycle. Inclusiveness, empowerment, and partnership are defining featured of a truly patient centric approach (00:41). There are opportunities for improving patient centricity across the entire lifecycle of a product, from development (03:13) to reimbursement (08:35) to commercialization (12:50). Pharmaceutical companies are uniquely positioned to drive and derive value from patient centricity efforts (19:25...2021-09-0225 minTrending HealthImportance of Culture in Return to Workplace Planning
Climbing COVID-19 vaccination rates have enabled many countries to relax social distancing requirements and business leaders to implement their return to workplace plans. In this episode, Ryan and Jen are joined by Vynamic’s Lauren Scandone and Stefanie Christmas to discuss the importance of culture in developing and executing those plans. The past eighteen months have irrevocably changed how many employers and employees think about work – bringing technology, employee choice, and empathy to the forefront of the discussion (00:54). This discussion about the future of work should also include a discussion of culture, as it is a key driver of b...2021-08-0513 minTrending HealthTrending News – June 24, 2021
In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (00:35), the announcement of additional mandatory payment models from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) (04:20), America’s Health Insurance Plans rebranding as “AHIP” (08:13), the Institute of Clinical and Economic Review’s (ICER) decision to investigate the impact of health plan policies on prescription drug costs (11:18), and finally, the FDA approval of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s therapy (15:15).
Podcast Tags: ACA, CMMI, value based care, AHIP, health insurance, ICER, drug prices, Alzhei...2021-06-2417 minTrending HealthBonus Episode – Mental Health and HealthcareMental Health Awareness is a national focus in both the US and the UK during the month of May. Now, more than ever before, mental and behavioral health are at the forefront of healthcare discussions, as individuals across the globe grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying recession. In this special bonus episode, Vynamic’s Kevin Fletcher discusses the importance of mental and behavioral healthcare, and what challenges and opportunities industry leaders should be considering.
Podcast Tags: healthcare, mental health, behavioral health, telehealth, digital health
Source Links - Be...2021-05-2007 minTrending HealthTrending News – April 1, 2021
In this minisode, Mindy, Ryan, and Jen discuss a few recent newsworthy items including: the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (00:46), the confirmation of Xavier Becerra (06:29), and recent announcements from Transcarent and Amazon Care (11:05).
Source Links - Below, we've listed links to some of the stories and resources discussed on this show.
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/becerra-squeaks-through-confirmation-vote-to-become-hhs-secretary/2021/03/18/cd11bac4-8750-11eb-8a8b-5cf82c3dffe4_story.html?mkt_tok=ODUwLVRBQS01MTEAAAF79SJML2Iwo2rw8_Ud2DXU7lNrBRfFv8DvZiNcbRBjYUwb2VoIJbmfCxidf0cLphTwFpoSRcKk4D-Dfe7lqBYeawTzN6irdWbugSzXFoZlbzO-
• https://www.fierce...2021-04-0118 minTrending HealthInnovations in HealthcareRight now, countless initiatives between innovators, health systems, and public health organizations are being adopted in an effort to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare and improve health outcomes for patients around the world. In this episode of Trending Health, we talk to Vynamic partner Innovations in Healthcare and Duke Global Health Innovation Center about their aim to improve healthcare worldwide by supporting the scale and impact of promising innovations. Friend of Vynamic Lisa Bourget, Senior Director, Strategy, Management and Partnerships at Duke Global Health Innovation Center shares more on the promising new strategies underway to address global health c...2020-07-2339 minTrending HealthAmplifying Patient-Provider InteractionEffective doctor-patient communication is a central clinical function in building a therapeutic doctor-patient relationship, which is the heart, and some would say the art of medicine. The panel is joined by Vynamic colleague & guest, Deepa Mischler, to discuss the "how" around improving provider/patient interactions, and friend of Vynamic, Mike Puchtler, VP Patient Experience at Christiana Care Health System. Mike’s focus is in driving excellence in patient experience at Christiana and we can’t think of a better guest to join us in this conversation.
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