Slice of Healthcare

Kenvue Opens New Global Headquarters in Summit, NJ Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gcEZjZWE “There is no better place to unlock the full potential of our iconic brands than in the state many of our brands have proudly called home for more than 135 years.” — Thibaut Mongon, Chief Executive Officer at Kenvue “This new headquarters exemplifies my Administration’s commitment to making New Jersey a destination for world-class companies that are driving innovation.” — Governor Phil Murphy at State of New Jersey “Today marks a significant milestone for Summit as we celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Kenvue’s global headquarters.” — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD at Summit “New Jersey’s reputation as a leader in innovation continues to grow with Kenvue’s presence in Summit.” — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean #SoHCNews

In this segment of Walk & Talk at ViVE 2025, I spoke with Deirdre Saulet, VP of Cancer Care at Carrum Health — and wow, she brought the heat. We covered: ? The real problem with rising cancer care costs (spoiler: it's not slowing down) ?? ? Why precision medicine is finally having its moment ?? ? A concerning rise in cancer among people under 50 ?? ? How tech and AI could help — if we stop chasing hype and focus on real problems ?? ? And something we don’t talk about enough: how we care for people after treatment, or at the end of life If you care about the future of healthcare, this is 5 minutes well spent. #ViVE2025 #CancerCare #SoTInsights

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?? A walk through downtown St. Pete… and a deep dive into the future of pharmacy benefits. I caught up with Jordan Counts, Director of Pharmacy Services at Quantum Health, to talk GLP-1s, specialty drugs, and how employers can navigate the rising tide of cost and complexity. We covered: ? Why GLP-1s are driving up costs — fast ? The biggest challenges employers face right now ? How navigation platforms fit into the evolving PBM landscape ? What makes Quantum’s weight management approach stand out Jordan broke it down with clarity and zero fluff in 90 seconds. If you care about pharmacy strategy, cost containment, or member outcomes, you’ll want to hear this. Watch our walk & talk — quick clips, big insights. ?? What’s your take: ?????? ??????-???? ?? ????????????????????????—???? ?? ???????????? ??????????????? (?????????????? ??????????) #GLP1 #PharmacyStrategy #SoHCInsights

OVERJET Launches Dental Clarity Network to Improve Patient Experience Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gPNCUEKA “We’re thrilled to partner with innovators who want to move the dental industry forward on insurance reimbursement and eliminate a key pain point for everyone. Cross-industry problems require cross-industry solutions.” — Wardah Inam, CEO at Overjet “We’re focused on ensuring patients have access to the dental care needed to support their well-being, without the concern of receiving a surprise bill.” — Peter Fuentes, DMD, Chief Dental Officer at MetLife “Patients deserve to have confidence in their insurance benefits coverage when they move forward with dental care. Ultimately, ReviewPASS will allow us to give patients clarity on their costs upfront.” — Andrew Mintz, CEO at The Smilist Management #SoHCNews

DispatchHealth and Medically Home Announce Merger to Expand High-Acuity Home Care Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/dNFhqUMK “This merger unlocks a future where high-acuity care at home is the new standard.” — Mark Prather MD, MBA, Co-founder & Executive Chair at DispatchHealth “This merger brings together two complementary pioneers in hospital-level care at home, accelerating our ability to expand access, lower costs, and improve capacity for health systems.” — Jennifer Webster, CEO at DispatchHealth “For many patients, the best hospital bed is the one at home.” — Graham Barnes, CEO at Medically Home #SoHCNews

Pramana and ARUP Laboratories Partner to Advance AI in Hematopathology Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gJyv5htN “Hematopathology involves highly complex and difficult-to-scan specimens, where traditional methods often fall short in delivering consistent and reproducible results. By combining our deep clinical expertise with Pramana’s large-scale digitization and AI-driven analysis, we have the ability to develop and clinically validate new AI algorithms that will improve diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency.” — David Ng, MD, FCAP, Medical Director, Hematologic Flow Cytometry and Applied AI at ARUP Laboratories “This collaboration with ARUP Laboratories showcases how AI-driven pathology can redefine industry standards, making diagnostics more scalable, efficient, and interoperable. By leveraging edge computing, we’re accelerating the adoption of advanced diagnostic algorithms, including those for complex hematopathology cases.” — Prasanth Perugupalli, Chief Product Officer at Pramana #SoHCNews

Strive Health & Zing Health Expand Kidney Care Partnership Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/g5xKvZpD “Our collaboration with Zing has strengthened our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, coordinated care to individuals living with kidney disease. Together, Strive’s value-based care model and Zing’s benefit plans proactively address the clinical challenges and social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes and create a more unified care experience.” — Chris Riopelle, Co-Founder & CEO at Strive Health “Our collaboration with Strive represents the future of Medicare Advantage, where members receive holistic, coordinated care from providers who understand their unique health needs. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to improving outcomes for those managing kidney disease.” — Andrew Clifton, CEO at Zing Health #SoHCNews

Greenspace Health Secures Series B Investment from ABS Capital Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/g_6fC4Da “Measurement-Based Care is no longer optional—it is essential to ensure individuals have access to care that leads to meaningful improvement. With ABS Capital’s investment, we are advancing the next generation of MBC technology to support providers in delivering the highest standard of care.” — Jeremy Weisz, CEO & Co-Founder at Greenspace Health “The need for real-time data and insights has never been greater. Greenspace is uniquely positioned to transform care delivery, improve clinical outcomes, and enable value-based models. We’re excited to support their continued growth and impact.” — Cal Wheaton, Partner at ABS Capital “The behavioral health industry has historically lacked the data needed for continuous innovation. As value-based care becomes a standard, Measurement-Based Care is the foundation for improving quality, demonstrating impact, and accessing new care models.” — Simon Weisz, President & Co-Founder at Greenspace Health #SoHCNews

Flagship Pioneering Unveils Lila Sciences to Pioneer Scientific Superintelligence Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gBBs_eqM “Lila’s mission to responsibly achieve Scientific Superintelligence is born out of the belief that this is the most important opportunity of our time.” — Geoffrey von Maltzahn, Ph.D., Co-Founder & CEO at Lila Sciences “Lila represents an ambitious undertaking that we believe will accelerate science with enormous benefit to society.” — Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., Founder & CEO at Flagship Pioneering “The next frontier in scientific discovery will come from enabling AI to design and run experiments at unprecedented scale.” — Molly Gibson, Ph.D., Co-Founder & President, Future Science at Lila Sciences #SoHCNews