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Lifers with Christina Farr

Christina Farr
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Veteran journalist, investor, and Second Opinion Media founder Chrissy Farr talks with the CEOs and founders who've been in the trenches long enough to know that healthcare doesn't move at startup speed. These aren't the entrepreneurs chasing quick exits—they're the "lifers" who understand that building in healthcare requires endless pivots, regulatory navigation, and decade-long timelines. No hyp... more

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In this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr sits down with Heather Fernandez, CEO of Solv and former Trulia executive, to dig into the question that has stumped healthcare for decades: why don't patients know what their doctor visit will cost? They dis... more

In this special episode of Lifers, Christina Farr sits down with Dr. Rian Kabir, a psychiatrist and medical AI expert, to discuss the mental health implications of Kalshi's $22 billion valuation. They explore whether prediction markets constitute gam... more

In this episode of Lifers, Maven Clinic founder and CEO Kate Ryder joins host Christina Farr to discuss her journey building the first unicorn in the women's health category. Kate reflects on the "wartime" mentality of the early years, the challenges... more

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This week on Lifers, Christina Farr interviews Dr. Oliver Kharraz, the CEO of Zocdoc. They discuss the complexities of navigating the healthcare industry and the "culture shock" of modernizing medical scheduling. They explore Zocdoc’s evolution from ... more

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Recent Guests

Rian Kabir
Psychiatrist by training, works in medical AI and addiction medicine
Independent clinical practice; AI/medical ethics advisor
Episode: Behind Kalshi’s $22B rise: Betting on addiction with Dr. Rian Kabir
Kate Ryder
CEO of Maven Clinic, health care entrepreneur and operator
Maven Clinic
Episode: Building Maven Clinic when no one believed with CEO Kate Ryder
Oliver Kharraz
CEO of Zocdoc
Zocdoc
Episode: Dr. Oliver Kharraz on the decades-long journey to make scheduling a doctor's appointment easier
Farzad Mostashari
CEO of Aledade, physician, former national coordinator for health IT
Aledade
Episode: Dr. Farzad Mostashari, Aledade CEO, on why more doctors are going independent
Jon Slotkin
Co-founder and GP of Scrub Capital; neurosurgeon
Scrub Capital
Episode: [Emergency Pod] Peptides - Part 2 with Dr. Jonathan Slotkin of Scrub Capital
Sunita Mohanty
CEO and co-founder of Ultralight
Ultralight
Episode: [Emergency Pod] Peptides - Part 1 with Sunita Mohanty of Ultralight
Blake Porter
Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Access TeleCare
Access TeleCare
Episode: The case for a virtual-first healthcare system with Dr. Chris Gallagher, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer and Dr. Blake Porter, Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Access TeleCare
Chris Gallagher
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Access TeleCare
Access TeleCare
Episode: The case for a virtual-first healthcare system with Dr. Chris Gallagher, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer and Dr. Blake Porter, Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Access TeleCare
Josh Tauber
COO and founder of CareAway
CareAway
Episode: Anyone can build a clinic now. Should they? | Josh Tauber and Keaton Bedell

Host

Christina Farr
Veteran journalist and founder of Second Opinion Media, Christina Farr engages with experts in healthcare to discuss innovation and the necessary pivots within healthcare.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
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    5
    RedSaawwxx
    United States8 months ago
  • Great insights on important themes

    Christina gets to the hard questions with top health care founders and operators, what they’ve learned and what we have to change. Guests are consistently top quality and she gets beyond the anodyne in her questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wilmett5919
    United States8 months ago
  • Women in health leadership win but needs focus on substance

    This is a nice balance to the male-dominated content out there and many interesting and valuable takes, but it’s buried. I’d like to hear more time spent on content and source of opinions and less time spent on ego and promotion of self/hosts and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Adrienne1234456789
    United States2 years ago
  • Fast follower of these strong voices (and yes they’re women!)

    Loved the conversations and how this trio interviewing Carine brought so many important topics to light. We need to be talking about these important issues more often! #beseen.care #self-advocacy #powerwomen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoOnTheGo777
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the expertise and insights provided by high-caliber guests within the healthcare industry.
The podcast is praised for addressing difficult questions and fostering deep discussions on pressing healthcare topics.
Feedback suggests that while topics are often relevant and impactful, there is a desire for more focus on substantive content and less promotional dialogue.

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Behind Kalshi’s $22B rise: Betting on addiction with Dr. Rian Kabir
Q: What role should regulators and society play in mitigating harm without stifling innovation?
Society should set guardrails and regulatory standards to limit access and minimize harm, while recognizing that venture capital tends to follow where regulation allows; media should also highlight societal costs.
Behind Kalshi’s $22B rise: Betting on addiction with Dr. Rian Kabir
Q: What have you observed clinically about patients using these platforms?
Patients can experience severe consequences, including suicidality and broken relationships, driven by money loss, shame, and relentless chasing of losses.
Behind Kalshi’s $22B rise: Betting on addiction with Dr. Rian Kabir
Q: Is Kalshi inherently better or worse than traditional gambling in regulated venues?
From a clinical perspective, it is not better; gambling in any form carries addiction risks, and Kalshi's online access exacerbates those risks due to frictionless engagement.
Dr. Farzad Mostashari, Aledade CEO, on why more doctors are going independent
Q: How does AI fit into your model and the future of care delivery?
AI is used to surface insights across multiple EHRs, support population health, and potentially enhance physician workflows, with the business model anchored in reducing strokes and improving outcomes.
Dr. Farzad Mostashari, Aledade CEO, on why more doctors are going independent
Q: What is Aledade and how do you work with primary care practices?
Aledade partners with primary care practices, provides contracts, tools, coaching, and shares risk for total cost of care, enabling value-based care at scale.

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Engaging in candid dialogues with seasoned professionals, this podcast offers a deep dive into the complexities of the healthcare sector. It focuses on the insights of CEOs and founders who have substantial experience navigating the intricate landscape of healthcare innovation, with topics frequently exploring the challenges of regulatory environments, the intricacies of medical technology, and the realities of startup strategies. Episodes often underscore the slow evolution of healthcare systems, contrasting it with the faster-paced nature of typical startups, and providing authentic narratives about the essential adaptations needed for success in this field.

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Lifers launched 2 years ago and published 62 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Lifers include:

1. Rian Kabir
2. Kate Ryder
3. Oliver Kharraz
4. Farzad Mostashari
5. Jon Slotkin
6. Sunita Mohanty
7. Blake Porter
8. Chris Gallagher

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