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Health:Further

Every week, healthcare VCs and Jumpstart Health Investors co-founders Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney review and unpack the happenings in US Healthcare, finance, technology and policy. With a firm belief that our healthcare system is doomed without entrepreneurship, they work through the mud to find the jewels, highlight headwinds and tailwinds, and bring on the smartest guests to fill in the gaps.

Health & Fitness Medicine Business
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
65 minutes
Episodes
156
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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156 - Fixing Kids’ Care Delays: How Ladder Health Attacks 6-Month Waitlists w/ Mitch Mudra

156 - Fixing Kids’ Care Delays: How Ladder Health Attacks 6-Month Waitlists w/ Mitch Mudra

Vic hosts the weekly Health Further rollup with guest cohost Mitch Mudra (Ladder Health) while Marcus is abroad; they open with the Minneapolis mass shooting’s human toll, then cover Mitch’s backgrou…

01:06:57  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
155 - Why 25% of Kids Aren’t Getting the Care They Need w/ Mitch Mudra

155 - Why 25% of Kids Aren’t Getting the Care They Need w/ Mitch Mudra

Vic is joined by guest host Mitch Mudra, founder of Ladder Health, to discuss the Minneapolis mass shooting, his background at UnitedHealth, and building Ladder to address developmental delays in chi…

01:06:57  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
154 - Deepfakes Are Tricking Companies | Here’s Why Healthcare Should Care

154 - Deepfakes Are Tricking Companies | Here’s Why Healthcare Should Care

Vic hosts solo as Marcus steps away after losing a pet, then runs a tight roundup: stronger corporate earnings and Fed minutes ahead of Jackson Hole; likely September rate‑cut odds; venture moves inc…

00:28:10  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
153 - Inside “Cassie” The AI Concierge Transforming Clinics w/ Carlos A. Rodriguez

153 - Inside “Cassie” The AI Concierge Transforming Clinics w/ Carlos A. Rodriguez

Vic and Marcus talk with Carlos A. Rodriguez, MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of Humanate Inc., about his career from Bain and health system leadership to building a $40M SaaS startup and now launching Human…

00:55:22  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
152 - How Nvidia “Bought” Its Way Back Into China & What It Means for U.S. Power

152 - How Nvidia “Bought” Its Way Back Into China & What It Means for U.S. Power

Vic and Marcus recap Marcus’s keynote covering two years of show themes, then dig into Trump’s pace of change, Newsom’s X strategy, July inflation and market reactions, major healthcare deals, Nvidia…

01:19:02  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
151 - The Alarming Rise of Long-Term Unemployment & What It Signals for the Economy

151 - The Alarming Rise of Long-Term Unemployment & What It Signals for the Economy

In this episode of Health Further, Vic is joined by guest host Emily Evans to cover the rise in long-term unemployment, Trump’s criticism of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the struggles of worki…

01:36:02  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
150 - AI Thats Quietly Taking Over Your Doctors Office (It’s Not What You Think) w/ Dr. Eric Stecker

150 - AI Thats Quietly Taking Over Your Doctors Office (It’s Not What You Think) w/ Dr. Eric Stecker

Vic and Marcus are joined by Dr. Eric Stecker, cardiologist, professor of medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Insight Health. They explore th…

00:32:52  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
149 - The Trump Health Tech Takeover: AI Scribes, Patient Data, and the Future of Hospitals

149 - The Trump Health Tech Takeover: AI Scribes, Patient Data, and the Future of Hospitals

In this episode, Vic and Marcus unpack a week of major policy and economic shifts, focusing on Trump’s healthcare tech and crypto rollouts. They discuss his revamped cabinet strategy, GDP swings, tar…

01:36:45  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
148 - How Trump's Healthcare Agenda and AI Will Reshape Primary Care Forever

148 - How Trump's Healthcare Agenda and AI Will Reshape Primary Care Forever

Vic and Marcus open with updates on their personal healthcare experiences and transition into breaking news on Trump’s 15% tariff deals with Japan and likely Europe. They analyze economic indicators …

01:30:00  |   Sat 26 Jul 2025
147 - Is This the End of Hospitals As We Know Them? The Shocking CMS Move No One Saw Coming

147 - Is This the End of Hospitals As We Know Them? The Shocking CMS Move No One Saw Coming

In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a wide range of developments shaping the healthcare, economic, and tech landscapes. They begin with inflation concerns, interest rate policies, and Powell’s posi…

01:17:25  |   Sat 19 Jul 2025
146 - Inside the Devastating Medicaid Cuts Hidden in the New Law

146 - Inside the Devastating Medicaid Cuts Hidden in the New Law

Vic and Marcus return to break down the implications of the massive bill just passed by the Trump administration. They examine its sweeping impact on Medicaid, hospitals, and insurers, discuss how th…

01:29:28  |   Sat 12 Jul 2025
145 - From Wearables to Wall Street: How Tech, AI & Policy Are Reshaping U.S. Healthcare

145 - From Wearables to Wall Street: How Tech, AI & Policy Are Reshaping U.S. Healthcare

In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a packed week of developments across AI, healthcare, finance, and policy. They break down Eric Cass’s keynote at HFMA on AI risks and optimism, discuss GenAI’s r…

01:20:47  |   Sat 28 Jun 2025
144 - Why Startups Need Half the Capital And Who’s Getting Cut First

144 - Why Startups Need Half the Capital And Who’s Getting Cut First

In this episode, Marcus and Vic break down the Federal Reserve’s indecision on rate cuts, mass tech layoffs accelerated by AI, and why startups no longer need as much capital. They discuss major VC m…

00:58:19  |   Sat 21 Jun 2025
143 - The Case for AI as Standard of Care in Medicine w/ Tarun Kapoor

143 - The Case for AI as Standard of Care in Medicine w/ Tarun Kapoor

In this episode, Vic and Marcus welcome back Tarun Kapoor to discuss the evolution and real-world implementation of AI in healthcare. They explore the lessons learned from Wobo, a digital therapeutic…

00:50:11  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
142 - Why RFK Jr. Dismantled the Vaccine Committee & What Happens Next

142 - Why RFK Jr. Dismantled the Vaccine Committee & What Happens Next

In this episode, Vic and Marcus discuss their recent selection committee experience, shifting political dynamics affecting tech companies like Uber and Tesla, and the implications of increasing polit…

01:21:03  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
141 - The Trump-Elon Split: GOP Tensions, Debt Ceiling Risks, and Healthcare Fallout

141 - The Trump-Elon Split: GOP Tensions, Debt Ceiling Risks, and Healthcare Fallout

Vic and Marcus break down the public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, its impact on politics, social media power dynamics, and the fracture between tech elites and MAGA conservatives. They an…

01:14:32  |   Sat 07 Jun 2025
140 - How

140 - How "Make America Healthy Again" Could Completely Change U.S. Healthcare

Marcus is joined by Emily Evans to break down the sweeping changes proposed under the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative and the "One Big Beautiful Bill." They discuss the healthcare system’s sh…

01:24:35  |   Sat 31 May 2025
139 - Why America's Top Hospitals Are Sounding the Alarm

139 - Why America's Top Hospitals Are Sounding the Alarm

In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a wide-ranging set of topics shaping today’s healthcare and economic landscape. They discuss Vic’s personal milestone of becoming an empty nester before diving i…

01:48:20  |   Sat 24 May 2025
138 - The Future of Neuropathy Treatment | Stem Cells, Biologics, and Real Recovery Stories

138 - The Future of Neuropathy Treatment | Stem Cells, Biologics, and Real Recovery Stories

In this episode, Vic speaks with Mark Durante, founder of RiseUP Medical, about the cutting-edge world of biologics and regenerative medicine. They explore how biologics like PRP, PRF, stem cells, an…

00:42:39  |   Wed 21 May 2025
137 - Inside the UnitedHealth Crisis & What It Means for Healthcare’s Future

137 - Inside the UnitedHealth Crisis & What It Means for Healthcare’s Future

In this episode, Vic and Marcus cover a sweeping range of major developments in healthcare, policy, and the economy. They dive deep into the UnitedHealth Group crisis, discussing the CEO resignation,…

01:12:11  |   Sat 17 May 2025
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