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Healthcare NationWelcome to Healthcare Nation, the podcast for enthusiasts passionate about the healthcare sector and eager to explore its current state and future trajectory. Author: Rick Gannotta
Welcome to Healthcare Nation, the podcast for enthusiasts passionate about the healthcare sector and eager to explore its current state and future trajectory. Join us as we delve into the heart of the healthcare, biotech, and MedTech industries with the help of top thought leaders. I'm your host, Rick Gannotta, with over four decades of experience in healthcare, spanning from the hospital bedside to the boardroom, C-Suite roles in renowned health systems, advising game-changing startups and established companies, and educating the next generation of healthcare leaders. In each episode, we'll bring you conversations with distinguished guests, including innovators, scholars, practitioners, and influencers shaping the healthcare landscape. Gain valuable insights from their perspectives and stay updated on the latest developments, trends, and noteworthy news. Join us on this exciting journey and become a part of the Healthcare Nation community. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay in the loop. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Structural Shifts, Policy Changes, and Market Innovations - With Emily Evans
Episode 52
Monday, 1 December, 2025
In this episode of the Healthcare Nation Podcast, the focus is on the major shifts in U.S. healthcare, touching on policy, payers, and the delivery system. Joined by Emily Evans, Managing Director of Healthcare Policy at Hedgeye Risk Management, LLC, the discussion spans a wide array of topics including the pivotal role of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical channels, structural changes within the healthcare system, and the financial implications for established health systems. Emily offers her insights on the influence of regulatory environments, demographic changes, the rise of digital health, and emerging trends in biotech and medical technology. Tune in to explore how these factors may shape the future of healthcare.00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Nation Podcast00:31 Meet Emily Evans: Healthcare Policy Expert01:57 Macro-Level Shifts in US Healthcare02:33 Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Trends06:20 The Wellness Movement and Longevity11:09 System-Level Effects of GLP-1 Drugs14:44 Challenges for the Established Healthcare System17:53 Public Health and Market Dynamics23:30 The Role of Government in Healthcare Innovation27:13 Memory Loss and Primary Care Challenges28:03 Hormone Replacement Therapy Controversy29:41 Statins and Medicare Quality Measures31:17 Affordable Care Act Subsidies34:40 Healthcare Policy and Market Dynamics37:42 Innovation and Investment in Healthcare42:16 Hospital Price Transparency49:15 Looking Ahead to 2026
