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Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast
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The health care and life sciences sectors are among the fastest growing and most complex industries in the world. From breakthroughs in biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation, to regulatory changes and digital transformation, business leaders across these sectors must navigate constant evolution.
On each episode of Taking the Pulse: A Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast, Maynard Nexsen attorneys Matthew Roberts and Lauren DeMoss, along with co host Heather Matthews, take a current look at the forces shaping one of America’s largest and most dynamic industry landscapes.
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Episode 284: Key Employment Law Issues Impacting the Health Care Industry with Maynard Nexsen's Jennie Cluverius
1w ago00:26:21Tap to summarizeIn this special crossover episode of Work This Way and Taking the Pulse, Heather is joined by Maynard Nexsen attorneys Jennie Cluverius and Matthew Roberts to discuss the top issues at the intersection of healthcare and employment law. Jennie and Matthew share insight into healthcare consolidation and executive compensation trends, the changing landscape of physician non-compete agreements, and the role of AI in hiring and workforce management. We also explore ADA and mental health accommodations, along with best practices for healthcare employers navigating these issues. Tune for guidance on the employment law trends shaping today's healthcare industry!
Transcribe →Episode 283: HRT and Healthy Aging with Dr. Susan Wilson of Charleston HealthSpan Institute
2w ago00:21:56Tap to summarizeThis episode, hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Dr. Susan Wilson, founder of Charleston HealthSpan Institute, to discuss her more than 30 years of experience helping patients navigate hormone deficiencies and menopause-related symptoms. Dr. Wilson shares her perspective on the long-term impact of the Women's Health Initiative study, how the understanding of hormone replacement therapy has changed over time, and why more women are seeking treatment today. We also dive into common misconceptions about hormone therapy and its potential benefits for healthy aging. Tune in now for an informed discussion on hormone health!
Transcribe →Episode 282: Healthcare in an AI-Powered World with Dr. Robert Pearl, Healthcare Leader, Educator, and Author
3w ago00:36:18Tap to summarizeHow will generative artificial intelligence address some of healthcare's biggest challenges, including operational inefficiencies, physician burnout, and the development of innovative treatments? Hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Dr. Robert Pearl, a renowned physician, author, Stanford professor, and former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in the healthcare industry. Dr. Pearl shares his expertise on how generative AI could likely reshape care delivery and help healthcare organizations improve outcomes while reducing costs. We also explore the barriers to adoption and the importance of physician training and buy-in. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into the future of healthcare!
Transcribe →Episode 281: Preserving Independence in Rheumatology with Mike Chavez and Ray Waldrop of The Leaders Rheum
Jul 1400:20:06Tap to summarizeHow can independent rheumatology practices succeed in an increasingly challenging healthcare environment? Hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Mike Chavez and Ray Waldrop, Co-Founders of The Leaders Rheum, to discuss the challenges facing rheumatology practices, including workforce shortages, rising costs, and increasing payer pressures. We also explore how independent practices are leveraging technology and collaborative business models to improve operations while maintaining physician autonomy. Tune in for a look at how The Leaders Rheum is empowering rheumatology practices for long-term success!
Transcribe →Episode 280: Building Effective AI Governance in Health Care with Dr. Eric Poon of Duke Health
Jun 2300:20:30Tap to summarizeHosts Heather and Leighton welcome Dr. Eric Poon, Chief Health Information Officer of Duke Health, to discuss the development of AI governance programs and the lessons healthcare leaders can apply as they evaluate new tools. Dr. Poon shares insight into Duke Health’s AI governance journey, including the importance of balancing innovation with oversight, measuring the value of AI investments, and adapting governance frameworks as technology evolves. We also explore how organizations can create processes that support both efficiency and responsible adoption. Tune in for insight into how healthcare organizations are navigating the opportunities and challenges surrounding AI governance!
Transcribe →Episode 279: The Future of Independent Physician Practices with AnnMargaret McCraw of Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
Jun 1600:34:02Tap to summarizeHow are independent physician practices adapting as employers take a more active role in shaping healthcare decisions and costs? Hosts Heather and Matthew welcome AnnMargaret McCraw, CEO of Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, to discuss her insights into the challenges facing independent practices, including declining reimbursement, rising costs, and increased organizational consolidation. We also explore how employer-driven programs like surgical carve-outs and centers of excellence are reshaping patient choice and provider dynamics. Tune in for a look at how private practices are navigating change and positioning themselves to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.
Transcribe →Episode 278: Equipping Health Systems with the Right AI Solutions with Dr. Mark Sendak of Vega Health
Jun 1000:21:35Tap to summarizeHow can health systems cut through the noise of evolving AI tools to identify technology that truly improves operations and patient care? Hosts Heather, Matthew, and Leighton welcome Dr. Mark Sendak, Co-Founder and CEO of Vega Health, to discuss how he helps healthcare organizations navigate the artificial intelligence landscape and implementation process. Dr. Sendak shares insight into where AI adoption most commonly breaks down as organizations work to evaluate vendors, implement new technology, and improve patient outcomes. We also discuss how Vega Health helps bridge the gap between developers and providers, and why eliminating the digital divide is critical for improving access and population health. Tune in for a look at how innovators are working to make AI more accessible and impactful across healthcare.
Transcribe →Episode 277: M&A Trends and Growth in the Life Sciences Industry with John Erwin of Maynard Nexsen
May 2000:14:31Tap to summarizeThis episode, Heather and Matthew welcome attorney John Erwin, the newest addition to Maynard Nexsen’s Health Care and Life Sciences team, to discuss the landscape of mergers and acquisitions in the life sciences industry. John shares insight from his decades of experience in complex healthcare and life sciences transactions, including how data considerations and emerging technologies are shaping deal activity. We also discuss regions like North Carolina’s Research Triangle that continue to attract investment. Tune in for a look at how transactional strategy is adapting and what may lie ahead for life sciences over the next year!
Transcribe →Episode 276: Educating the Life Sciences Workforce with Wake Tech’s Leslie Isenhour
May 1200:14:26Tap to summarizeHosts Heather and Lauren are joined by Leslie Isenhour, Dean of Biotechnologies and North Carolina BioNetwork Capstone Center at Wake Tech Community College. With the growing demand for life sciences talent in North Carolina, Dean Isenhour shares how Wake Take is preparing the community through customized training programs, apprenticeships, and early exposure at the high school level. We discuss what draws major companies to the region and how community colleges partner with industry to close skill gaps, as well as the role of workforce development in supporting continued growth in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Tune in to hear how education, infrastructure, and community investment come together to build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline in North Carolina!
Transcribe →Episode 275: Strategies for Building the Life Sciences Talent Pipeline with NIIMBL’s John Balchunas
Apr 2900:13:01Tap to summarizeRecorded at the SCbio Annual Conference, hosts Heather and Lauren welcome John Balchunas, Workforce Director at the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals, known as NIIMBL. John shares insight into how the life sciences industry is approaching workforce and talent development at a national level. The conversation explores challenges facing the biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforce, the growing influence of automation and AI, and why skills based hiring and regional cooperation will play an important role in building a sustainable talent pipeline. Tune in for a look at how organizations are working to future-proof the workforce behind advanced manufacturing and life sciences innovation!
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