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Healthcare Nation

Healthcare Nation

By: Rick Gannotta
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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.2023, Rick Gannotta Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Analyzing Trump's HealthCare Policy with Emily Evans
    Jul 8 2025

    Join Rick Gannotta on the Healthcare Nation Podcast as he converses with Emily Evans, top policy strategist from Hedge Eye's Health Squad. They dive into the substantial shifts seen in healthcare just over 100 days into Trump's second term. Topics include drug pricing, tariffs, global supply chains, and the pivot toward more free market solutions. Emily provides an in-depth analysis of the changes in federal healthcare policies and their impacts on the sector, including insights into the funding environment for startups, the role of innovation, and the global implications of these policy shifts. This is a must-watch episode for anyone interested in the healthcare industry's direction!

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    01:42 Trump's Second Term: Healthcare Policy Shifts
    06:07 Technology and Innovation in Healthcare
    06:41 Insurance Market Dynamics
    09:15 Startup and Investment Landscape
    21:03 Global Supply Chain and Tariffs
    31:19 Strategic Implications and Global Tensions
    39:45 Optimism for the Future

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    44 mins
  • The First 100 Days - and it's impact on Healthcare
    Jun 3 2025

    In this episode, host Rick Gannotta discusses the significant changes and trends shaping the future of US healthcare during the first 100 days of the current administration. The conversation covers the rollback of Medicaid and ACA provisions, the impact of funding cuts on medical research and higher education, and the potential and risks of Project Stargate, a major AI healthcare initiative. Rick and co-host Joe get into the implications for patients, hospitals, innovation, and the healthcare market. Stay informed on how these shifts may affect the entire healthcare ecosystem.

    00:00 Introduction: The Inflection Point in US Healthcare

    02:18 Unpacking the Risks to Medicaid and ACA

    06:44 Impact on Medicare and Higher Education

    07:33 The Crisis in US Medical Research

    14:56 Project Stargate: Potential and Risks

    22:57 Conclusion: The Future of Healthcare


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    26 mins
  • Healthcare Shakeups: Trump's Policies 2.0, Domestic & Global Health Impacts
    Feb 25 2025

    In this episode of the Healthcare Nation Podcast, host Rick Gannotta and producer Joe Woolworth discuss the major changes and impacts in healthcare policy under the new Trump administration. They cover rapid-fire healthcare headlines, including the resurgence of measles in Texas, the accessibility of Narcan, mental health licensing reforms, and the approval of a new bird flu vaccine. The conversation delves into significant federal workforce reductions at the VA and CDC, executive orders reshaping healthcare with RFK Jr.'s new commission, and budget cuts affecting Medicare and ACA subsidies. The episode concludes with reflections on the broader implications of these changes for the U.S healthcare system and the importance of mindful policy evolution.

    00:00 Welcome to the Healthcare Nation Podcast

    00:34 Trump's Healthcare Policies 2.0

    01:23 Rapid Fire Healthcare Headlines

    09:15 Federal Workforce Shakeup

    17:18 Executive Orders Reshaping Healthcare

    23:19 Foreign Aid Freeze and Its Impact

    25:59 Proposed Budget Cuts in Healthcare

    29:04 Final Takeaways and Conclusion


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    33 mins
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