News You Can Use – November 2024

Healthcare in a Post-Election Landscape

This month’s episode of “News You Can Use” on Healthcare NOW Radio features news from the month of November 2024.

The show that gives you a quick insight into the latest news, twists, turns and debacles going on in healthcare with my friend and co-host Craig Joseph, MD (@CraigJoseph) Chief Medical Officer at Nordic Consulting Partners and myself, where every diagnosis comes with a side of humor. We hope you stay curious, stay engaged, and keep seeking the truth in healthcare in a world that thrives on information.

Buckle up as we dive into the ER of excitement, the ICU of irrationality, and the waiting room of wacky wisdom in this months show that features a review of:

• The Election
• AI Safety and Government regulation
• Educating Everyone on Healthcare
• Carepods (Healthspot all over again)
• Robot learning and knots

From RFK Jr. to Dr. Oz: What the New Leadership Means for Medicine

This week, we discuss the future of healthcare in the wake of the recent election. They explore the potential impacts of new political appointees like RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz, and express some concerns about stance on vaccines and what these individuals if confirmed might bring to our healthcare system. One things is for sure the unpredictability of the next four years but maybe there is room for some positive changes.

Laughing Through the Pain

Dr. Glaucomflecken’s Take on Healthcare Chaos

We discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and agree that while AI offers tremendous promise, it also presents significant risks, particularly in the absence of robust regulatory oversight. We discuss the need for caution and scrutiny when evaluating AI-driven solutions, and call out comedian, Will Flannery, (aka Dr Glaucomflecken)

who uses humor to shed light on the complexities and frustrations of the healthcare system, advocating for greater transparency and patient empowerment.

Carepods Collapse

The recent bankruptcy of a telehealth startup Carepods sparked a discussion about innovative care delivery models and some thought why they might have failed, perhaps because of their subscription-based business model, drawing parallels to the failure of similar ventures in the past.

We close excited by the potential of AI-powered surgical robots that can learn complex tasks like knot-tying through observation. They believe that AI is still in its early stages of development and anticipate even more groundbreaking advancements in the years to come. This concluding segment underscores their optimism about the future of healthcare, despite the challenges and uncertainties that lie ahead

We hope you enjoy our take on the latest news and developments in healthcare and want to help you keep untangling the web of information, dodging the sensational pitfalls, and emerging victorious, albeit a little dizzy, on the other side. In the end, the stories we uncover, and the discussions we ignite, all shape the narrative of our shared future. We want to hear from you especially if you have topics covered or questions you’d like answered. You can reach out directly via the contact form on my website, or send a message on LinkedIn to Craig or me.

Until next week keep solving healthcare’s mysteries before they become your emergencies.

This article was originally published on the Dr. Nick – The Incrementalist blog and is republished here with permission.

News You Can Use gives you a quick insight into the latest news, twists, turns and debacles going on in healthcare with Dr. Nick and Dr. Craig and where every diagnosis comes with a side of side-splitting humor. Your hosts are Dr Nick a long-time host, innovator and healthcare wizard who can prescribe a digital dose of innovation to cure even the most ailing operational inefficiencies. And Dr. Craig Joseph is the healthcare guru who can diagnose both patient and software glitches with equal precision, making sure hospitals run smoother than a well-oiled robot doc.

So buckle up, because we’re diving into the ER of excitement, the ICU of irrationality, and the waiting room of wacky wisdom.

Stay curious, stay engaged, and keep seeking the truth in a world that thrives on information. Because in the end, the stories we uncover, and the discussions we ignite, they all shape the narrative of our shared future.

And keep laughing at the absurdity, keep rolling your eyes at the headlines, and keep spreading the news like your favorite gossip. Who knows, maybe someday you’ll be the breaking news story we’re all talking about!

Weekdays at 4:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 8:00 pm ET.

Follow the Social Hashtag at #HealthNewsYouCanUse