In this episode, Vic interviews Miriam Paramore, founder of RxUtility, about her extensive background in healthcare technology and her new venture aimed at improving medication affordability. They discuss the role of pharmaceutical copay coupons, highlighting the $10 billion in savings available to consumers annually, with specific mention of discounts for high-cost drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications, which can reduce the cost to as little as $25 per prescription. Miriam explains how RxUtility seeks to democratize these savings by integrating with existing healthcare systems, making it easier for patients to access and use coupons for prescription medications. The episode also covers RxUtility's business model, scaling plans, and its impact on patients and the healthcare industry.

Connect w/ Miriam Paramore

• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamparamore/
• RxUtility - https://rxutility.com/

00:00 Introduction and Background of Miriam Paramore

01:00 Early Career in Healthcare Tech

03:00 Transitioning into Management Consulting and Tech Solutions

06:00 Pharmaceutical Coupons and the $10 Billion Opportunity

10:00 The Scale of Pharmaceutical Savings Available

15:00 The Awareness and Distribution Problem in Healthcare Savings

20:00 The Creation of RxUtility and Its Mission

25:00 How RxUtility Partners with Healthcare Systems

30:00 Examples of Major Drug Savings: Ozempic and Farxiga

35:00 Impact of RxUtility on Patient Affordability and Adherence

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic are joined by Jenna Paldino, a healthcare lobbyist and founder of Paladino Advocates. They discuss Jenna’s work in lobbying for healthcare, including the influence of public policy, the impact of lobbying at both state and federal levels, and the importance of building relationships with legislators. Jenna provides insights on how startups can engage with lawmakers, the role of advocacy in shaping healthcare policy, and the complexities of navigating government regulations. The conversation also covers the differences between private equity and venture capital in healthcare lobbying.

Connect with Jenna:

• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-paladino-fl/
• Website - https://www.paladinoadvocates.com/

00:00 Introduction and Hurricane Impact

01:00 How Marcus Met Jenna at a Conference

03:00 Jenna’s Role as a Healthcare Lobbyist

06:00 Lobbying and Relationship Building with Legislators

10:00 The Influence of Public Policy in Healthcare

12:00 Differentiating Startups from Private Equity in Healthcare

15:00 The Role of Venture Capital in Healthcare Policy

18:00 Importance of Networking and Relationship Mapping in Lobbying

22:00 Engaging Legislators with Startups and Innovation

25:00 The Challenge of Healthcare Regulation and Reimbursement

30:00 How Lobbying Shapes Healthcare Policy and Technology Adoption

35:00 The Role of Technology in Shaping Future Healthcare

40:00 Final Thoughts on Lobbying, Long-Term Relationships, and Political Influence

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In this episode, Marcus & Vic discuss dock worker strikes, automation, & union demands. AI's effect on job displacement & societal change highlights AI tools' rapid development. Inflation concerns linked to the strike, review of recent developments in healthcare hiring, corporate real estate issues, & venture capital activity in healthcare AI. Updates on virtual dementia care, physical therapy practice management software, & venture capital's cautious stance in growth-stage investing.

1:39 - A Candid Conversation With ILA President Harold J. Daggett

5:32 - Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It

7:55 - Port Strike Puts Pressure on Harris, Biden Ahead of Election

9:43 - The Profane 78-Year-Old Leading the Dockworkers Strike

9:55 - Governor DeSantis calls on FL Nation Guard to open ports X

10:04 - DeSantis orders Florida National Guard, State Guard to intervene in port strike

11:46 - Healthcare hiring slows, raising concerns for US job market

13:14 - Chrysler Building Owner Is Poised to Lose Control of Iconic Skyscraper

14:10 - The biggest opportunities for healthcare AI

15:21 - Roadmap: Healthcare AI BVP website

15:25 - Rippl announces $23M series A to expand virtual dementia care

16:22 - StrataPT secures $25M for practice management software Axios

17:49 - A Venture Capital Firm Does Something Rare: Give Money Back

21:22 - TPG buys majority stake in health information network Surescripts

23:01 - Feds back healthcare workers in noncompete lawsuit

28:19 - Top healthcare takeaways from the VP presidential debate

28:53 - California governor signs AI bills targeting providers, insurers

30:45 - Humana Shares Plunge After Changes in Medicare Star Ratings

32:01 - Glenview Capital Plans Push for Changes at CVS

32:10CVS Board Conducts Strategic Review of Company

35:08 - Mounjaro and Zepbound no longer in shortage

38:25 - How Fentanyl Drove a Tsunami of Death in America

40:16 - AI Will Drive Broad Deflation, Silicon Valley Pioneer Vinod Khosla Says

43:41 - OpenAI Nearly Doubles Valuation to $157 Billion in Funding Round

47:45 - Bret Taylor 20VC Podcast

48:59 - Nvidia just dropped a new AI model

51:16 - MIT spinoff Liquid debuts non-transformer AI models

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