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4sight Health Roundup (for Healthcare Executives)

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Your best 20 minutes this week, where outcomes matter, customers count and value rules. Hear analysis of the crucial market-based healthcare news and speculation for the week ahead. The customer revolution in healthcare comes alive in this must-listen podcast for forward-thinking healthcare executives.

David Burda, 4sight Health’s news editor, hosts with commentary from David Johnson, 4sight Health’s CEO, and Julie Murchinson, Partner at Transformation Capital. Join the Customer Revolution!

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Variations in Physician Compensation

4sight Health Roundup (for Healthcare Executives)Jul 22, 2022

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The Way Forward for Medicare Advantage

The Way Forward for Medicare Advantage

Tougher payment regulations. Stricter prior authorization rules. Slower enrollment growth. New quality measures. The way forward isn't going to be easy for Medicare Advantage plans. David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson discuss the turmoil in the MA market and what the future could look like for payers, providers and patients on this special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.

Mar 21, 202416:54
Private Equity in Healthcare: Con Man or Straw Man?

Private Equity in Healthcare: Con Man or Straw Man?

David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson explain why private equity ownership in healthcare is in everyone's crosshairs right now on, “Private Equity in Healthcare: Con Man or Straw Man?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Mar 14, 202423:32
Lessons Learned From the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

Lessons Learned From the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare sent shockwaves through the industry. What lessons did healthcare learn to avoid being victimized at this scale again? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson discuss the healthcare industry aftershocks on “Lessons Learned From the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda. Listen.

Mar 07, 202417:19
How Patients See Affordability, Racism and Obesity Drugs

How Patients See Affordability, Racism and Obesity Drugs

There are three hot issues in healthcare right now, and on today’s podcast, David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson share what they think. Hear more on “How Patients See Affordability, Racism and Obesity Drugs,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast. Listen.

Feb 29, 202421:48
FTC Tries to Open Black Box of Group Purchasing and Drug Distribution
Feb 22, 202420:01
Rethinking Medicare Advantage

Rethinking Medicare Advantage

The Medicare Advantage market is in flux right now with new payment and prior authorization rules, sales and bankruptcies and contract terminations. Is it a short-term market correction or a long-term market repositioning? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson talked about how it's affecting payers, providers and patients on, “Rethinking Medicare Advantage,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.

Feb 15, 202418:56
The Medical Debt Wealth Transfer

The Medical Debt Wealth Transfer

Crowdfunding and charitable donations have become mechanisms to help people pay off their medical bills. Are these solutions to the medical debt crisis or part of the problem? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson critique these attempts to address the medical debt crisis on, “The Medical Debt Wealth Transfer,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Feb 08, 202419:40
A Big Test for Behavioral Health Integration

A Big Test for Behavioral Health Integration

CMS wants to demonstrate the value of integrating behavioral health services with physical health services for patients with mental health conditions or substance abuse disorders. What will it take to work? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson talked about what it means for Medicare and Medicaid patients on “A Big Test for Behavioral Health Integration,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Feb 01, 202414:49
What's the Payoff From General Catalyst's Big Gamble?

What's the Payoff From General Catalyst's Big Gamble?

David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate what's at stake for the participants and the industry from General Catalyst's proposed acquisition and conversion of Summa Health. What will happen next? We talked about it on, “What's the Payoff from General Catalyst's Big Gamble?” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast.

Jan 26, 202420:03
ACA Enrollment and Digital Health Technology Funding

ACA Enrollment and Digital Health Technology Funding

One's up. One's down. We’re spinning all around! David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson talk about the economic factors behind the rise in ACA health plan enrollment and the fall of venture capital funding of digital health technology start-ups on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.

Jan 18, 202418:49
Will Generative AI Take Over Healthcare in 2024?
Jan 11, 202421:08
Flipping the Page on Healthcare 2023

Flipping the Page on Healthcare 2023

What headlines do you remember from this year? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson share their thoughts on the biggest healthcare stories of 2023 and how they will affect healthcare in 2024 and beyond on, “Flipping the Page on Healthcare 2023,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, moderated by David Burda.

Dec 21, 202317:31
Can the Government Make Healthcare Markets More Competitive?

Can the Government Make Healthcare Markets More Competitive?

David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson discuss whether the federal government can make healthcare more competitive through regulation. Do you think it’s possible? The discussion, “Can the Government Make Healthcare Markets More Competitive?” is all there in the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.

Dec 14, 202319:30
Interpreting Test Results for Patient Access to Electronic Health Information

Interpreting Test Results for Patient Access to Electronic Health Information

Three new studies are out on patients' electronic access to their own medical records through portals and apps. On today’s podcast, David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson interpret the results and add their own opinions on “Interpreting Test Results for Patient Access to Electronic Health Information,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.

Dec 07, 202319:43
Why Are APMs and Full-Risk Contracts Still Too Hot to Handle?

Why Are APMs and Full-Risk Contracts Still Too Hot to Handle?

Provider participation in alternative payment models and full-risk contracting is spotty at best. What can we do to spark more interest? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson shared their ideas on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, “Why Are APMs and Full-Risk Contracts Still Too Hot to Handle?” moderated by David Burda.

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Nov 30, 202318:04
Can Regulators, Providers and Investors Get a Grip on Healthcare AI?

Can Regulators, Providers and Investors Get a Grip on Healthcare AI?

On this week’s episode, David Johnson and Julie Murchinson question whether regulators, providers and investors can get a grip on healthcare AI. Chat GPT has only been out for a year — with technology that moves this fast, we ask “Can Regulators, Providers and Investors Get a Grip on Healthcare AI?” Hear more on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.

Nov 21, 202320:08
Patient Information Blocking and Patient Tracking Technologies

Patient Information Blocking and Patient Tracking Technologies

Rules, rules, rules. Do some go too far or others not enough to capture and share protected health information? David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson talk about the latest federal rules on how to collect and share patient health information on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.

Nov 16, 202318:25
American Hospitals: Interview with the Filmmakers
Nov 09, 202327:25
Four Healthcare Worker Burnout Buttons to Push

Four Healthcare Worker Burnout Buttons to Push

What are the four workplace dynamics positively correlated with lower rates of healthcare worker burnout? David Johnson and Julie Murchinson discuss all four and more from the CDC on, “Four Healthcare Worker Burnout Buttons to Push,” the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast moderated by David Burda.


Nov 02, 202321:10
Spelling Out the Big Jump in Health Insurance Premiums

Spelling Out the Big Jump in Health Insurance Premiums

David Johnson and Julie Murchinson break down the numbers in KFF's annual employer benefits survey on today's podcast. What do those results mean for healthcare consumers? We're talking about it on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, "Spelling Out the Big Jump in Health Insurance Premiums," moderated by David Burda.

Oct 26, 202319:31
Calculating the ROI of VBC

Calculating the ROI of VBC

The Congressional Budget Office says the CMS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's experiments in value-based reimbursement have cost Medicare and taxpayers money. David Johnson and Julie Murchinson debate the right way to measure the return on investment in Medicare value-based care models on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast, “Calculating the ROI of VBC,” moderated by David Burda.

Oct 19, 202321:14
Unpaid Medical Bills and Consumer Credit Scores
Oct 12, 202315:11
Freeing Primary Care with New Skill Mixes, Technology and Scope of Practice Laws
Oct 05, 202322:24
Private Equity, Antitrust and Ownership Transparency
Sep 28, 202317:39
Income, Poverty, the Uninsured and Healthcare
Sep 21, 202317:01
What's Ahead for CMS' New AHEAD Demo?
Sep 14, 202322:48
EHR Vendors or EHR Vendor?
Sep 07, 202321:08
Forecasting the Impact of Medicare Part D Drug Negotiations
Aug 31, 202319:16
Making ‘Making Care Primary’ Work
Aug 24, 202316:25
Food as Medicine. Medicine as Food.
Aug 17, 202319:57
Ensuring Healthcare AI Safety, Security and Trust
Aug 10, 202322:15
Adding Up the Impact of Private Equity on Healthcare
Aug 03, 202319:23
How Do We Make Rural Healthcare Accessible and Affordable?

How Do We Make Rural Healthcare Accessible and Affordable?

David W. Johnson and Julie Murchinson critique and rank four recommendations from The Commonwealth Fund related to improving rural healthcare services in the U.S. on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast. Listen to “How Do We Make Rural Healthcare Accessible and Affordable?” moderated by David Burda.


David W. Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.


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Jul 27, 202318:22
Whose Healthcare Job Could AI Most Easily Replace?
Jul 20, 202321:12
Can We Regulate Ourselves Out of the Medical Debt Crisis?
Jul 13, 202318:44
A New Day Dawns at the CDC
Jul 06, 202320:46
Will the TCET Program from CMS Break Through to Patients?
Jun 29, 202318:35
How Can We Take a Little Off the Top?
Jun 22, 202319:18
Diagnosing the New CMS Primary Care Model
Jun 15, 202321:40
Should Nurses Stay or Should They Go?
Jun 08, 202320:17
Should We Regulate Healthcare A.I.? Can We Regulate Healthcare A.I.?
Jun 01, 202323:42
Where Did Your Protected Health Information Go?
May 25, 202319:38
CMS Gets Tough on Hospital Price Transparency Rules

CMS Gets Tough on Hospital Price Transparency Rules

CMS has had enough of hospitals thumbing their noses at the new price transparency rules. What will it take to get hospitals to comply? We talked about it on this special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast.

David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.

May 18, 202320:00
Will Site-Neutral Medicare Payments Erase Hospitals?

Will Site-Neutral Medicare Payments Erase Hospitals?

Who wins and who loses if Medicare adopts a site-neutral payment policy for outpatient services? We talked about it on today's episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast.

David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.

May 11, 202320:00
Can Kaiser and Geisinger Make It Work?

Can Kaiser and Geisinger Make It Work?

On today’s podcast, we witness the coming together of two healthcare industry darlings — a union that has a lot of people scratching their heads and wondering why. We got to the bottom of this deal in today’s 4sight Health Roundup podcast.

David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.

May 04, 202318:19
Private Equity Penetration and Policy in Healthcare

Private Equity Penetration and Policy in Healthcare

We broke down the latest trends in private equity investment and ownership in healthcare and whether we need new policies to keep an eye on both on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast.

David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.

Apr 27, 202323:41
Tightening the Gap Between Hospital Tax Exemptions and Charity Care

Tightening the Gap Between Hospital Tax Exemptions and Charity Care

Two new reports say not-for-profit hospitals aren't doing enough for their communities in exchange for their tax exemptions. We talked about what to do about it on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast.


David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.

Apr 20, 202320:39
Ignition Plan for Cancer Moonshot

Ignition Plan for Cancer Moonshot

HHS released its National Cancer Plan to get the Biden Administration's cancer moonshot off the ground. We shared some plans of our own on this special episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast.


David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.


Apr 13, 202315:17
ACA Birthday Surprises

ACA Birthday Surprises

The ACA turned 13 and got two presents: A judge struck down its preventive care requirement, and a state expanded its Medicaid program. Can you return one and keep the other? We talked about it on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast. 

David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.

Apr 06, 202319:42
Ransomware, Cybersecurity and Healthcare

Ransomware, Cybersecurity and Healthcare

Healthcare tops the list of critical infrastructure sectors hit by ransomware attacks last year, according to the FBI. What can healthcare do about it, and how does it affect healthcare innovation? We talked about it on this episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast. 

David Johnson is CEO of 4sight Health.

Julie Vaughan Murchinson is Partner of Transformation Capital and former CEO of Health Evolution.

David Burda is News Editor and Columnist of 4sight Health.

Mar 30, 202318:02