In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics including the economic impact of rising hospital prices, the challenges faced by pharmacies like Rite Aid and Walgreens, advancements in healthcare AI, policy changes on gun violence and social media by the Surgeon General, and recent venture capital trends in healthcare. We also explore the integration of healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente's acquisition of Cone Health and the implications of new pharmaceutical developments such as generic GLP-1 medications.

Guest Host Bio:

Bo Bartholomew is the CEO of EvidenceCare and Managing Partner of Rockmont Investments, leading efforts to improve clinical decision-making within EHR systems. He also serves on the boards of ProviderTrust and Mindera Health. Previously, Bo founded PharmMD (now AdhereHealth) and has held key roles at Shearwater Health and HCA. He has incubated several health tech startups and is passionate about developing future leaders through the Nashville Fellows Program. Bo holds an MBA from Vanderbilt's Owen School of Management, a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, and an undergraduate degree from Davidson College.

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