
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Category | Science | ||||

In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with Michael Penn, US Head of Reimbursement and Public Policy at Sanofi, to discuss how pricing policy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), small-molecule incentives, orphan dru... more
Across Europe and around the world, demographic change is reshaping our societies. Longer life expectancy, aging populations, and evolving workforce dynamics are creating both new opportunities and growing pressure on healthcare systems, economies, a... more
In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with Bill Smith (Senior Fellow and Director, Life Sciences Initiative at The Pioneer Institute) to discuss how the 340B program has evolved from a safety net drug discount prog... more
In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess speaks with Steve Potts, CEO of Breakthru Medicine, to discuss how biotech financing, drug pricing policy, scientific infrastructure, and public trust are reshaping oncology innovatio... more
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This program consistently centers on health policy, drug pricing, and biopharma innovation, with frequent forays into how legislation (like pricing reforms and incentives) shapes R&D, patient access, and market dynamics. Episodes also explore aging, vaccines, HTA, and supply chain issues, often featuring policy experts, industry leaders, and advocates who translate complex regulations into practical implications for hospitals, payers, and patients. A standout aspect is the blend of data-driven analysis with real-world anecdotes and strategic takes on how policy shifts ripple through development, pricing, and access across oncology, vaccines, and rare diseases.
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Recent guests on Vital Health Podcast include:
1. Michael Penn
2. Francesca Colombo
3. Michael W. Hodin
4. William Smith
5. Patrick Kelly
6. Christopher Locher
7. Melanie Whittington
8. Tim Scott
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