Trend Watch with James Gardner

James Gardner, our regular contributor, sits down with Jared to connect the dots between timely news stories including Roz Brewer’s departure at Walgreens, Blue Shield of California's PBM power play, unionizing doctors, and more.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Walmart’s reported interest in acquiring ChenMed. As new details emerge about this potentially game-changing acquisition, are the headlines leading us to ignore some of the most important questions?  This show is produced by Shift Forward Health, the consumer advisory firm and community that's writing the playbook for consumer-first health. (#286)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Healthcare Rap is the leading podcast about consumer-centered care, a.k.a. how the frontiers of digital, retail, and traditional care can work together to make healthcare easier for everyday people. It ranks in the top 5% of all podcasts globally, has been named a Top 20 Healthcare Podcast, and is one of the longest-lasting shows in the industry, with more than 300 episodes and 6 years on the air.  Join provocative thinkers Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail as they profile disruptors and trends that are impacting the consumer experience of healthcare.