I liked Sarah Tavel's latest newsletter. TLDR: The AI race is a high-stakes poker game where tech giants are all in. With over $600 billion invested and trillions at stake, it's a battle of deep pockets and nerves. The winner takes all, but the real jackpot? Unprecedented

The results so far are telling. Far more VCs would run lifestyle businesses than run a VC-backed startup. My hunch as to why? To retain ownership. 👇

1/ Consumers are a new class of payor: we drive ~$500B of annual out-of-pocket spend, and are being granted more control over healthcare spending budgets through defined contribution and directed spend benefits. Here, we highlight a few company building opportunities for these

In this episode of Second Opinion, hosts Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, MD, and Luba Greenwood sit down with Owen Tripp, the CEO of Included Health. They discuss the challenges of selling digital health solutions to employers, the importance of clear communication, and how to actually

Anyone got advice on how to get my 3 year old to sleep in his own bed? Versus his parents’ bed? We have tried everything including turning his bed into a sweet fort! — Signed very tired mama who’s getting kicked in the head all night

I am so excited to share the news that I'm joining the The New York Times as a health reporter covering chronic diseases: nytco.com/press/nina-agr…

Opportunities and pitfalls for #fintech in #UShealthcare. - by @Chrissyfarr tinyurl.com/2aczvj8x #healthcare #healthtech

Hot off the Press: A new issue of Good Medicine. Our latest interview is with Alice Chen MD , who spoke with me about the importance of the physician advocate. We have more of a voice than we think; we just need to find the right ways to harness it. open.substack.com/pub/rohanramak…

A survey I'd be fascinated to see if someone did it: What percentage of practicing clinicians could explain what a PBM is in detail if asked (without being able to look it up). Thoughts on what the % would be?

Are any good heads of comms folks with health experience looking for roles? Know of at least 3 companies looking.

One interesting trend: I'm seeing a lot of good heads of comms take over marketing, as comms/marketing are increasingly blending together. Owned and earned (press, SEO, high-quality content, authentic influencer strategies) are becoming more important than paid ads.

Let’s be honest: “Founder mode” doesn’t exist for female founders.

Mom Mode.

My love language is people who write down specific questions they want answers to rather than requesting calls.

Another huge co-sign Most calls are a waste of time Could have been an email with 2 q’s

In this episode of Second Opinion, Leslie Schrock (Leslie Schrock), author of Bumpin' and Fertility Rules, joins Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, MD, and Luba Greenwood to discuss women's health, men's health, and fertility. They dive into why men need to be more involved in fertility and

I have been briefed on the situation at the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. The MTA is actively pumping water out and two-way traffic has resumed at the north tube. The south tube is still being assessed. Please exercise caution if you're in the area and plan alternate travel routes.

One of the reasons I continue to be so intrigued by ICHRA is the potential to dislodge health insurance from employment. That's a big idea; and frankly I'm done with incrementalism. axios.com/pro/health-tec…

Here is my best tip for writing. Stop it with the outlines. Just write.