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Podcast: The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast
Episode: Digital Health Download: August 2024
Description: We had lots to cover in this month's Digital Health Download, from a $99 AI companion to if we think PBMs will ever be dismantled.We discuss:- A WSJ report on Medicare Advantage insurers pocketing billions for diseases that were never treated or falsely coded- The FTC's interim report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on drug accessibility and affordability- Vermont's successful accountable care organization (ACO) program, which led to significant savings and improved care- The launch of "Friend," an AI-powered...