4sight Health Roundup (for Healthcare Executives)

A new consumer poll is out, and it's clear that the public has had it with rising costs for health insurance and medical care. Who are they counting on to fix it? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson share their policy and market takeaways on, “Consumer Unrest Over Healthcare Costs Grows,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

When EHR vendors, AI tools and interoperability mandates collide, who comes out on top? And how does that outcome affect providers and, more importantly, consumers? David W. Johnson and special guest Robert Pearl, M.D., hashed it all out on, "AI Innovation Creates an Interoperability Challenge of Epic Proportions," a special extended episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Physicians only? Artificial intelligence only? Physician-AI hybrid? The lines are being drawn. But who's drawing them and why? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate who makes a better doctor on, “Lines Drawn Over Future of AI in Medicine” a special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.  

A new Congressional Budget Office report says the federal government will subsidize health insurance in the U.S. by more than $33 trillion over the next 10 years. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson unpacked what we should expect in return on, “Government Health Insurance Subsidies: Too Much, Too Little or Just Right?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Three new reports are out on the challenges health system leaders will face as they retool their workforce over the next five years. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson identified critical success factors on, “AI, Productivity and the Future of the Healthcare Workforce,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

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The healthcare industry makes news every day, some of which we never thought we'd see. But here we are. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson share, “5 Healthcare Headlines We Didn't Expect to See,” and what they say about the direction of the industry on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

The investment portfolios of not-for-profit hospitals and health systems are growing to record levels. Where should they be putting their money to get the best return for patients now and in the future? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson shared their investment advice for these swelling investment portfolios on “Where Hospitals Should Be Investing Your Money,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda. 

GLP-1 drugs are dominating the healthcare headlines from Medicare's new GLP-1 Bridge demonstration project to the explosion in the number of people using them for more than just weight loss. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson explore the market, policy and population health implications on, “Unlocking the Healthcare Market Implications of GLP-1 Drugs,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

States are starting to dole out their share of Rural Health Transformation Program grant money. Whose money will go the furthest in improving the health of rural America? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson chewed on the most effective ideas on, “Will Rural Health Transformation Grants Pave the Road to Good Health?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

How do we restore consumer trust in healthcare, trust among healthcare industry segments, and everyone's trust in the government? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate what dials to turn on, “Restoring Trust in Science, Medicine and Public Health,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson take a hard look at the evidence to predict whether the deployment of artificial intelligence in healthcare will increase healthcare costs or lower them on, “AI in Healthcare: Cost Saver or Cost Driver?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda. 

Provider-sponsored health plans have been around for years. Has this "pay-vider" business model fulfilled its promise to lower costs and improve outcomes? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson critique their promise and performance on, “Do Hospitals and Health Plans Mix?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda. 

A new report says health systems are in desperate need of good governance and good governance practices. What will it take to make boards better prepared to deal with the complexities of today's healthcare market? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson share their ideas on, “Who Should Be Sitting Around Your Board Table?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda. 

A new study says nearly 20% of teens and young adults are getting mental health advice from AI chatbots, with most users keeping it a secret. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate the health system impact of the growing use of AI chatbots by consumers secretly asking apps for help on, “Are AI Chatbots Good for Your Mental Health?” a special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda. 

A new report is out that says physicians are leaving clinical practice at a younger age. At the same time, medical school enrollment is at an all-time high. What's going on? David W. Johnson and Julie Murhcinson make it all make sense on, “It's Not You. It's Your Doctor,” a special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

The American Hospital Association and the West Health Institute launched a new health technology accelerator for hospitals and health systems. Will it make a difference? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson assess the industry impact on, “A New Health Tech Accelerator for Hospitals. Vroom Vroom! Or Ho Hum?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

CMS released the names of the first digital health technology vendor cohort for its new model to provide tech-enabled chronic disease management services to Medicare beneficiaries. What will it take to make the program a success? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson revisit the issue on, “Will CMS’s New ACCESS Model Push the Right Buttons,” a special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the names of the first cohort of health technology vendors that met HHS' minimum viable product criteria to join its HealthTech Ecosystem. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson want to know, does this first wave signal an interoperability tsunami? We talked about it on, “Let's See If You're On Our MVP Interoperability List,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

One-third of consumers are using AI chatbots for medical advice, with many people not following up with a human provider. What does that say about consumers, providers and AI? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate on, “Competitor, Collaborator or Replacement?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

4sight Health profiled Dan Trigub, co-founder and CEO of MedArrive, in February 2023. At the time, the New York-based company deployed a network of EMTs and paramedics, dubbed “field providers,” to provide basic healthcare services to people at home.

"As everyone knows, healthcare is incredibly complex — and stubborn. While we proved our model worked and delivered thousands of positive outcomes, the economics of scaling in-home care remained extremely challenging. That forced us to evolve," Trigub said.

Listen to his interview with 4sight Health and see what he's up to now.

https://www.4sighthealth.com/podcast-how-healthcare-revolutionaries-think-with-dan-trigub/

New compensation models and new types of licensed practitioners are redefining the market for physician services. Will consumers benefit? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debated the issue on, “Physician Compensation, Competition and Substitution,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Healthcare industry sectors are spending more on lobbying than ever before. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson discussed the impact on health policy, health innovation and healthcare consumers on, “Are Healthcare Lobbies Getting Their Money's Worth?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

More people than ever want to become doctors despite all the challenges posed by today's healthcare system. What's going on? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson offer their explanations on, “Raise Your Hand If You Know Why Medical School Enrollment Is at an All-Time High,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

As if we didn't have enough to worry about, a new piece in JAMA says states need to act now to prevent online sports betting from becoming a big problem. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson break it down on, “The Odds of Online Sports Betting Becoming a Public Health Crisis,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

... do everything? New healthcare jobs are the primary driver of employment growth in the U.S. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson break down the good and bad on, “How Many Healthcare Workers Does It Take to ...” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

What can we do to slow and reverse runaway national health expenditures? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson talk through potential solutions on, “Pushing the Right Buttons,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Primary care is the engine that runs the healthcare system. David W. Johnson and special guest Dr. Robert Pearl, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group, debate the future of primary care on, “The Heartbeat of Primary Care,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

What will rock the healthcare world in 2026? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson predict the trends that will rock the healthcare world in 2026 in this first episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast for the new year, “Diagnosing Healthcare 2026,” moderated by David Burda.

Interoperability pledge? AI becomes table stakes? Destruction of the CDC? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson make their case for the biggest healthcare story of the year on, “Healthcare 2025. Save As...” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Will paying doctors to use the latest health technologies to improve the health of seniors with chronic diseases work? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson review Medicare's new chronic care model on, “Connecting Digital Health and Health Outcomes,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Should we use regulations to treat the symptoms of healthcare market dysfunction or try to cure its causes? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate on, “Pushing the Right Regulatory Buttons,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

When academic medical centers invest in healthcare companies, who benefits? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate the outcomes on, “Does VC Spending by Academic Medical Centers Check the Right Boxes?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

How is the political climate affecting reproductive services? 4sight Health’s David Burda interviews CEO of LovEvolve and founder of the Whole Person Index Katie Kaney and asks how she and her colleagues are tapping their creativity to combat the maternal mortality crisis. Listen to, “How Healthcare Revolutionaries Think” from 4sight Health.

A new report says health systems want to expand their primary care footprint. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson discuss health systems' motivations and whether patients will benefit from those expansion plans on, “More Primary Care, Please,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

A new poll is out showing consumers' growing use of digital health apps and websites. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate whether providers and health tech companies are picking up signals from consumers that they want more digital health apps and websites on, “Taking Consumers' Digital Health Pulse,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Trilliant Health is out with its annual report on what’s shaping the health economy. Are they on the nose or off the mark? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson are “Putting a Finger on Healthcare's Biggest Trends” on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

How can the market and providers boost childhood vaccine rates when the CDC under RFK Jr. is discouraging them? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson share what the market and providers can do on, “Recovering from the CDC's New Vaccine Recommendations,” this special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

We’re talking about the tax credits that help people buy health insurance through state and federal health insurance exchanges. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson tell us who wins and who loses in the shutdown showdown on, “Erasing Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for ACA Health Plans,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Medical practices themselves are adding advanced practice clinicians at a record pace. Who are the market winners and losers from this shift in the healthcare workforce? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate the market impact “Medical Practices Making Room for Advanced Practice Clinicians,” on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Employers are facing big jumps in employee medical and health insurance costs next year. What can they do to mitigate the increases? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson share their ideas on how employers can counter the projected big increases on, “Yes, Employers, You Can Do Something About Rising Healthcare Costs,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate what will happen in the wake of two recent antitrust enforcement policy moves by the Trump administration on “Who Controls the Future of Healthcare Market Competition?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

With the dismantling of the CDC, who will step up to provide science-based public health guidance to the U.S. and the world? Will it be states? Will it be entrepreneurs? Will it be providers? Will it be foundations? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson speculate on, “Come for the Sunshine, Stay for the Polio,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.