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Vital Health Podcast

Vital Health Podcast
Clinical Trials
Inflation Reduction Act
Drug Pricing
Real World Evidence
Nashville Biosciences
Healthcare Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Medicare Advantage
Healthcare Reform
Innovative Health Initiative
California Biotech
Patient Consent
Cardiovascular Disease
Genomic Data
Oncology
Prescription Drug Benefits
Market Competition
Investment In R&D
Pharmaceutical Innovation
Healthcare Research

Duane Schulthess is the CEO of Vital Transformation, host and producer of Vital Health Podcast. Vital Transformation understands the implications of new medical procedures, technologies and regulations. We measure their impact upon treatment pathways and the biopharma innovation ecosystem in collaboration with health care professionals, researchers, and regulators. Through our web platform and cli... more

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In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with two experts on evidence standards for early oncology access at ISPOR Europe 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland:

• Oriana Ciani: Associate Professor of Practice at SDA Bocconi S... more

In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with two experts on reimbursement-facing evidence questions for accelerated oncology approvals at ISPOR Europe 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland:

• Anja Schiel: Senior Advisor, Nor... more

In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with three experts on accelerated patient access to cancer medicines at ISPOR Europe 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland:

• Martina Garau: Director at Office of Health Economics

• Be... more

In this special 2025 U.S. Policy Highlights edition of the Vital Health Podcast, we look back at our most important discussions on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its ripple effects across drug development, Medicare, and patient access. Over th... more

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Recent Guests

Rafael Fonseca
Chief Innovation Officer at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Mayo Clinic
Episode: 2025 US Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 2
Barbara McAneny
Past president of the American Medical Association and CEO of New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants
Episode: 2025 US Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 2
Steve Potts
Chair of the Drug Development Council at the International Cancer Advocacy Network
ICANN
Episode: 2025 US Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 2
Kirsten Axelsen
Fellow at the Aspen Institute and visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute
Aspen Institute
Episode: 2025 US Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 2
Doug Holtz-Eakin
President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office
American Action Forum
Episode: 2025 U.S. Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 1
Steve Usdin
Senior Washington Editor at Biocentry Publications
Biocentry Publications
Episode: 2025 U.S. Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 1
Harry Bowen
Consulting Economist at Vital Transformation
Vital Transformation
Episode: 2025 U.S. Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 1
Joe Hamming
US Business Director at Vital Transformation
Vital Transformation
Episode: 2025 U.S. Policy Highlights - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Part 1
Malina Müller
Head of Health Economics at the WifOR Institute
WifOR Institute
Episode: Malina Müller: Rethinking Accelerated Approvals in Europe

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Duane Schulthess
CEO of Vital Transformation and host of the Vital Health Podcast, Duane Schulthess brings insights into healthcare policies, biopharmaceutical innovations, and the impact of new medical technologies on treatment pathways.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Vital Health

    Excellent podcast series. Always topical as well as providing clarity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DAGregoryBRU
    Belgium4 years ago

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John Murphy: Generics, Biosimilars, and U.S. Policy
Q: Why are insurers starting to produce their own proprietary biosimilars?
Insurers see a market opportunity to squeeze more value from their dominance in the supply chain by contract manufacturing biosimilars under their own brand.
John Murphy: Generics, Biosimilars, and U.S. Policy
Q: What are the broader implications for Most Favored Nations given the statute of the agreement?
Murphy emphasizes that a competitive market is a better solution for lowering costs than government price controls.
Lieven Annemans & Andreas Charalambous: Moving the Needle in EU Cancer Care
Q: What would you like to see implemented in the next six months?
Andreas suggests a much more data-driven policy across the EU and increased funding for prevention efforts in cancer care.
Steve Usdin: Tariffs, Price Controls, & Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Q: What do you think of the assessment that there would be virtually no impact on drug discovery due to the IRA?
Usdin argues that reducing the exclusivity period for small molecule drugs to nine years will inevitably impact drug development, pushing companies towards large molecule drugs instead.
Henry Skinner: Fixing the Antibiotics Market & Confronting AMR
Q: Where is that gap emerging?
The number of companies involved in antibiotic research is greatly diminished with a brain drain from antibiotic development.

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What is Vital Health Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This engaging series explores the intersection of healthcare policies, biopharmaceutical innovations, and the vital implications of new medical technologies and procedures. Featuring discussions with industry leaders, the content delves into pressing topics such as drug pricing, market access, the complexities of healthcare systems, and how policies affect patient care. Original insights from expert guests provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the current landscape in health economics and the various components influencing the biopharma ecosystem. With its focus on practical implications and collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, this series serves as a critical resource for those interested ... more

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2. Barbara McAneny
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