Podnosis
Podnosis
Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to …Social links:
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The stories behind the 2026 Fierce 50
The 2026 Fierce 50 brings together scientists, physicians, public health leaders, patient advocates and organizations working in very different ways to move healthcare and the life sciences forward. This year’s honorees are developing new medicines, closing gaps in access and representation, tackli…
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Primary care’s AI opportunity depends on new payment models
The U.S. is facing a rapidly aging population alongside a dearth of primary care physicians, who play a crucial role in catching health issues early and keeping costs low. Everyone agrees technology should play a role in filling care gaps, but where its value truly lies is up for debate. Senior Wr…
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Why early CAR-T conversations matter in multiple myeloma (Sponsored)
This podcast episode is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson and Legend Biotech. Dr. Paresh Patel and multiple myeloma patient Julia P. have been compensated by Johnson & Johnson and Legend Biotech for their time to participate in this podcast. In this episode of Podnosis: The Pulse of the Healthcare In…
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Bringing preventive care into the home
Consumer wearables are popular for a reason. People like to have their health data on demand. These insights can encourage healthy habits and may flag early signals of an underlying illness. The problem is interpretability. Without a doctor’s input, many people are left to puzzle over their result…
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The biggest payer and provider trends from Q2
Elevated medical costs and policy turmoil continued to affect the financial performance of payers and providers in the second quarter. Providers are still feeling the sting of fluctuations in ACA plan enrollment, while payers pointed to the No Surprises Act’s arbitration process as a major challeng…
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Closing the gaps in MS care during pregnancy
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that requires proactive early intervention and treatment to achieve the best long-term outcomes. But recommendations for MS patients who are pregnant can be murky. Driven by knowledge gaps and concerns about the effects of disease-modifying therap…
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A look at CVS’ march toward a simpler patient experience
It’s no secret that healthcare is complicated. Patients face escalating costs and significant complexity as they try to navigate their own health journeys. That’s why CVS Health is making significant investments to improve the consumer experience and simplify patients’ interactions with the health…
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HaloMD's Patrick Velliky explains why No Surprises Act IDR enforcement matters (Sponsored)
In this sponsored episode of Podnosis, host Irena Luo speaks with Patrick Velliky, chief external affairs officer at HaloMD, about the No Surprises Act and the ongoing challenges surrounding the independent dispute resolution process. Velliky reflects on the original expectations behind the legisl…
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A more connected approach to prenatal care
Despite the importance of prenatal care, recent CDC data show that access is declining. Fewer women are beginning prenatal care in the first trimester, while the share starting later in pregnancy or receiving no prenatal care is rising. Unified Women’s Healthcare supports women’s health practices …
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Why clinician-led IT is the future of care (Sponsored)
As healthcare organizations look to ease clinician burden and improve care delivery, health IT is becoming a strategic lever, not just an operational tool. In this episode of Podnosis, Chad Dodd, vice president of product management at Athenahealth, shares a practical perspective on how technology …
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