Best Rick Gannotta Podcasts (2024)

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Capitol Gains: Navigating the Hill's Health Hurdles 41:28

1M ago41:28

41:28

Host: Rick Gannotta Producer: Joe Woolworth Guest: Andrew Barnhill, Director for Federal Policy at BioDelivery Sciences Show Notes: Introduction: Welcome to the Healthcare Nation Podcast, hosted by Rick Gannotta, produced by Joe Woolworth. Introduction to the guest, Andrew Barnhill, a returning policy expert. Andrew's background: Director for Feder…

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Healthcare Policy and Diagnostic Advancements: Insights from Dr. Bruce Quinn 37:55

1M ago37:55

37:55

Special guest: Dr. Bruce Quinn, an expert in diagnostics and healthcare policy. Topics: Diagnostic advancements, AI in healthcare, precision medicine, and healthcare policy. Episode Highlights: West Coast Update: Dr. Quinn shares a weather update and personal reflections from the West Coast. AI and Precision Medicine: Discussion on the embryonic st…

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Riders on the Storm: Healthcare's Four Horsemen of Change 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Episode Summary: In this riveting episode of Health Care Nation, hosts Rick Gannotta and Joe Woolworth tackle the transformative shifts occurring in the healthcare sector, dubbed "The Four Horsemen of Health Sector Change." They delve into the implications of demographic shifts, technological advancements, evolving payment models, and clinician sho…

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The Cybersecurity Landscape in Healthcare with Judith Germano 36:47

3M ago36:47

36:47

Guest: Judith Germano, Cybersecurity Expert and Founder of Germano Law Episode Summary: In this episode of Healthcare Nation, Rick Gannotta sits down with cybersecurity expert Judith Germano to discuss the evolving threat landscape in the healthcare sector. With her extensive background in economic crimes and as a distinguished fellow at NYU's Cent…

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Navigating the Future: Healthcare Innovation with Emily Evans 58:29

5M ago58:29

58:29

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of the Healthcare Nation Podcast, host Rick Gannotta is joined by Emily Evans, Managing Director of Health Policy at Hedgeye Risk Management. With a rich background in healthcare analysis and policy and a stint on the Nashville City Council, Emily shares her profound insights into the current state of t…

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2024 Forecast form the Healthcare Nation 32:27

6M ago32:27

32:27

Hosts: Rick (Host), Joe Woolworth (Producer) Main Topics: Consumer-Centric Healthcare: Evolution and increasing importance. Technology and AI: Impact on healthcare efficiency and patient care. Workforce Challenges: Addressing the shortage in healthcare professionals. Mental Health Startups: Emerging trends and investment opportunities. Social Media…

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The Search for Truth in a Post-Truth-World 51:11

6M ago51:11

51:11

Host: Rick Gannotta Guest: Dr. Brian Southwell, expert in science communication Episode Highlights: Search for Truth in Science and Medicine: Exploring the challenges of communicating complex scientific and medical concepts to the public. Impact of Social Media and Technology: Discussion on how social media and technology shape public perceptions a…

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The Power of Social Justice in Modern Healthcare: Conversations with Vincent Guilamo-Ramos 49:35

8M ago49:35

49:35

Vincent's unique career trajectory, from social welfare to public health and nursing. The challenges communities face in the South Bronx and Vincent’s commitment to addressing them. Insight into the gaps and inequities in the US healthcare system and the need for policy change. A deeper dive into Vincent’s new role at Johns Hopkins School of Nursin…

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Spirituality in Healthcare: A Deep Dive into Chaplaincy 1:11:26

9M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Episode Description: In this episode, Rick and Joe discuss chaplaincy's often overlooked yet essential role in the healthcare sector. With special guest David Cowell, the Vice President for Mission Integration at Dignity Health in Northern California, the trio navigates the intersections of spirituality, healthcare, and chaplains' challenges in a c…

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Unpacking 2024 Healthcare Policy with Andrew Barnhill 40:11

10M ago40:11

40:11

Introduction: Andrew Barnhill's background in law, policy, and his stint in North Carolina politics. He is recognized as the show's resident policy expert. New Studio: The excitement of broadcasting from a new studio and reaching out for audience feedback. GOP Policy Discussion: Observations about the lack of healthcare policy discussions in the po…

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The Healthcare Sector: A.I. and the G.O.P. debate 40:46

10M ago40:46

40:46

[00:02:05] Shift to topic on the global AI landscape. Mention of Rick's LinkedIn post on the AI strategic risk exposure between the U.S. and China. Importance of AI in global health. Highlight: Ian Bremmer's article in Foreign Affairs. [00:03:14] Dive into the AI zero-sum game between the U.S. and China. Both countries combined contribute over 70% …

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A Masterclass in Outcome-Driven Innovation 51:00

11M ago51:00

51:00

Our Guest: Tony Ulwick is the pioneer of Jobs-to-be-Done Theory and the inventor of Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI), a powerful strategy and innovation process with a documented success rate that is 5-times the industry average. Tony has been granted 12 patents for his game-changing innovation practices, which result in products that help customer…

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Culture Shift and IT in Healthcare with Ed Marx 37:00

11M ago37:00

37:00

Guest: Ed Marx, The youngest child in a family of Holocaust survivors, hemoved to the United States when he was 10. With humble beginnings, his career began at age 16. He took successive positions over the years as a medical clinic janitor, strategic planner for a hospital, combat medic, and anesthesia tech. It wasn't until he accepted a job as a t…

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The Venture Valkyrie 35:40

11M ago35:40

35:40

We talk about venture capitalism for healthcare innovators, how to get funded, and healthcare in space for NASA's Artemis Project. Lisa Suennen, also known as the Venture Valkyrie, is a special guest on "The Healthcare Nation" podcast hosted by Rick Gannotta. Lisa's background includes a journey from tech to healthcare, driven by a desire to do goo…

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The Great Vaccine Debate 11:36

12M ago11:36

11:36

Mention of the proposed debate between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Peter Hotez on the Joe Rogan podcast regarding vaccines. Host's view on the importance of debates and exploring the science behind such issues in detail. Brief discussion on the role of big money in these debates and its potential donation to charity. Emphasis on the importance of…

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Reinventing Surgery: From Assembly Robots to Operating Rooms with Sal Brogna 47:25

12M ago47:25

47:25

Rick shares an update on the team's efforts to reach out to politicians in the U.S. Congress and Senate to discuss healthcare issues. They're still waiting for responses and hope to make progress soon. This episode focuses on innovation and technology in healthcare, specifically robotic surgery. Joe shares his recent experience on the STEM Plug Pod…

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Postscript - June 2023 22:19

1y ago22:19

22:19

Rick explains his view that technology is the new biology and its influence on personal health and society Conversation about the emergence of healthcare delivery in the retail sector and its impact on patient care Discussion about the role of technology, convenience, and consumer-centric care in retail settings like Walmart and CVS Exploration of …

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From Digital Black Bags to Sentient Assistants: Revolutionizing EHRs with AI 36:47

1y ago36:47

36:47

Rick Gannotta and Joe discuss the guest, Dr. David Butler, who shares his predictions and timelines for chat AI and language modeling systems in healthcare. Dr. Butler's expertise lies in implementing digital health solutions, particularly electronic health records (EHRs), and using lean methodologies for solving organizational challenges. Dr. Butl…

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From Pipeline to Commercialization - with Stan Miele 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

Stan's career and experience: Stan shares his career journey from his previous roles to his current position in AQUALUNG THERAPEUTICS CORP. He's leading the commercialization process. Journey to commercialization: Stan discusses the ongoing development of AQUALUNG THERAPEUTICS CORP., an early-stage biotech company focused on addressing runaway or u…

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Poscript: May 2023 - part two 21:04

1y ago21:04

21:04

Introduction: Host Rick Gannotta and producer Joe discuss their commitment to provide regular updates on the latest trends and news in healthcare. Healthcare sector in the markets: Q1 2023 saw a pullback in private equity investment in healthcare, possibly due to the post-COVID shakeout. The sector had previously been flush with cash with some less…

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Surviving the Squeeze: Financial Challenges & Opportunities in Today's Healthcare 35:56

1y ago35:56

35:56

The podcast features Thad Calabrese, Associate Professor of Public and Non-profit Financial Management at NYU's Wagner School. He has a wealth of experience in financial management theories and techniques for public sector, public services, and healthcare organizations. Thad Calabrese's professional background includes serving on the board for the …

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Neurosurgical Innovations; AI/AR and the future with Dr Michael Ivan 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

Healthcare Nation Podcast discusses healthcare innovation and technology with guest Dr. Michael Ivan, a renowned neurosurgeon. Dr. Ivan specializes in complex brain tumor and skull-based surgery and is an associate professor at the University of Miami. His research focuses on minimally invasive brain tumor management using endoscopic approaches and…

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Postscript - May 2023 23:40

1y ago23:40

23:40

Eli Lilly's experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise, slowing disease progression by 35% compared to a placebo, but still needs further vetting and FDA approval. OpenAI's ChatGPT shows more empathy in answering patient questions than human physicians, potentially improving patient experience and addressing physician burnout. AI tools like ChatGP…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Oracle Health's Innovative Approach with Dr. Nasim Afsar 42:30

1y ago42:30

42:30

Dr. Nasim Afsar is currently the Chief Health Officer at Oracle Health, focusing on improving healthcare delivery systems in a data-driven manner. Oracle Health aims to deliver healthy people, healthy workforce, and healthy business by partnering with healthcare delivery systems and managing populations of patients. Oracle Health addresses burnout …

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Empathy, Innovation, and Transformation: Dr. Paul Coyne's Journey in Healthcare and HSS 52:08

1y ago52:08

52:08

Welcome to Healthcare Nation Podcast - discussing new and noteworthy healthcare topics. Hosts and guests express opinions for informational purposes only, not tied to specific companies or institutions. Today's guest: Dr. Paul Coyne, VP, and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Dr. Coyne's background includes nur…

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Navigating the Medicare Maze: Challenges & Opportunities in Healthcare Innovation 39:28

1y ago39:28

39:28

Healthcare Nation Podcast features Dr. Bruce Quinn, a national expert on Medicare, business innovation, and federal health policy. Dr. Quinn has been tracking genomics policy since 2006 and authored numerous white papers on CMS payment and coverage for genomics. Dr. Quinn's background includes an MD, Ph.D. from Stanford, postdoc in neuroscience at …

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March 2023 HEALTHCARE NATION Wrap UP 14:03

1y ago14:03

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By Rick Gannotta

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Healthcare Nation Podcast; Healthcare Politics & Policy with Andrew Barnhill JD 42:03

1y ago42:03

42:03

Healthcare Politics and Policy with Andrew Barnhill, JD Head of Policy and Chief Government Affairs Officer for IQVIA, the world’s largest clinical research organization. In this episode, Rick discusses Healthcare Policy and Politics, the implications associated with the ending of PHE, Medicaid expansion, data modernization, the impact of technolog…

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Ep. 10 - Leadership in the workplace 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

43:37

Jaclyn shares her insights and advise on the common and not so common issues that challenge leaders at every level of the organization, they discuss the healthcare environment where the stakes are high and each encounter with a patient, handoff to another staff member, miss communication or lack of compliance with protocol can have a significant co…

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Ep. 9 - Healthcare Innovation; Uber Health 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

Topics discussed: what it means to leverage transportation in the healthcare space, influencing access by allowing patients to live independently in their community, present and future relationships with health insurers & provider systems, prescription delivery, meals and other in-home services to patients, what’s next for the Uber Health dashboard…

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Ep. 8 - Healthcare Transformation, with Dr Wael Barsoum 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

33:52

In this episode Rick has the opportunity to discuss Healthcare Transformation with an industry thought leader, unpacking the sometimes complicating and challenging issues associated with a health systems responsibility to their communities, value-based care, the role of technology in the advancement of healthcare delivery, payment structures and th…

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Ep. 7 - End of month “bookend wrap up”… 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

21:55

At month end Rick and Ben discuss what’s new and noteworthy in the health sector, starting with the Biden Administrations ending of the PHE, the “fake” nursing diploma scam, art imitating life in the series “The Last of Us” and a little prognostication on the current state of the market. Rick also sends a shout out and thank you to our listeners an…

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Ep. 6 - Dr Arthur Caplan Bioethical Challenges in a Post Truth World 31:44

1+ y ago31:44

31:44

In this episode the Healthcare Nation Podcast Continues The Big Challenges Series with Rick interviewing a luminary in the field of Bioethics, Dr Arthur Caplan. Rick and Dr Caplan discuss bioethics and its implications within emerging technologies, the current fascination with ageing and the medical industries response to meeting that demand, sourc…

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Ep. 4 - Metaverse and Medicine; Digital Health Advancements and Applications with Dr. Ranya Habash 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

31:47

In this episode Rick welcomes Dr Ranya Habash to discuss “Medicine in the Meta Verse”, the impact of AI, ML, ChatGPT on medical education and clinical care, the use of digital twins to advance treatment pathways, concerns regarding confidence, accuracy & outcomes as well as access and equity issues, the consumer and retail entrants into the space a…

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Ep. 3 - The Big Challenges; Integrative Medicine is Innovative Medicine 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

In this episode Rick and Dr Melinda Ring discuss the role alternative / integrative approaches play in the healthcare system, the raising of awareness with respect to whole-person care with the end-goal of ultimately influencing healthcare policy and practice, the emerging field of culinary medicine, and the issue of access to these approaches as w…

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Ep. 2 - The “Big Challenges; Chapter 1, Healthcare Equity & Disparities” with Dr Ram Raju. 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

45:42

The series continues with a candid and insightful conversation with Dr Ram Raju, who draws on his experience leading two of the largest public health systems in the country to describe the issue, its impact on individuals and society, the social determinant's, the role of the healthcare CEO in addressing community issues, and the impact of emerging…

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Ep. 1 - Healthcare Nation Podcast pre-launch “Shakedown” 17:49

1+ y ago17:49

17:49

In this inaugural “shakedown” episode, Rick and producer Ben Castro pressure test the Healthcare Nation Podcast hypothesis (as well as studio modulation!!!) with Ben firing off a series of questions to Rick which revolve around healthcare and technology, the IoT and the IoMT, the emergence of retail and consumer influence on healthcaredelivery mode…