Episodes 204
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (34)
Since May 2018
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Health Care Rounds is a weekly podcast developed for health care leaders who are at the forefront of health care delivery and payment reform. Join Darwin Research Group founder and CEO John Marchica as he discusses the latest advancements in health care business news and policy developments, including interviews with dynamic leaders in health care. John is a veteran health care strategist and is leading ongoing research initiatives on health care delivery systems and value-based care. Tags: health care, value-based care, healthcare business, healthcare management, accountable care organization, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, hospital, health system, telehealth, telemedicine, behavioral health, Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, market access, managed care, organized customer

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

Rebuilding Pediatric Care From the Ground Up w/ Danish Qureshi, Founder & CEO, Zarminali Pediatrics

Apr 03, 2026 37m

Pediatric care is one of the most fragmented and underfunded corners of the American health system. Parents are left as de facto care coordinators, specialists work in silos, and children with…

Lessons From Leading a Safety Net Hospital w/ Tesa Anewishki, President & CEO, Loretto Hospital

Mar 20, 2026 37m

On Chicago's West Side, a 100-year-old safety net hospital serves a community where the average life expectancy is 20 years shorter than it is just seven minutes away. Loretto Hospital collects 32…

How the VA Proved The Pharma Model Wrong w/ Dr. Eric Scott, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs

Mar 06, 2026 32m

The VA is one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, but it operates unlike anything in the private sector. What can pharmacy leaders and health system executives learn from an…

How Health Systems Build Elite Clinical Leaders w/ Dr. Jonathan Stallkamp, CMO, Main Line Health

Feb 20, 2026 34m

Physician leadership can make or break a health system. What does it really take to earn doctors’ trust and move an organization forward?  Dr. Jonathan Stallkamp, Chief Medical Officer of Main Line…

A New Blueprint for Rural Health Care w/ Natalie L. Baggio, President, Corewell Health South

Feb 06, 2026 34m

Regional health leaders are being asked to do the impossible right now: deliver on systemwide strategy while staying deeply responsive to the realities on the ground. In rural markets especially, the…

Standing Strong as an Independent Health System w/ Dr. Allen Smith & Dr. Sam Ash, South Shore Health

Jan 23, 2026 52m

Independent community health systems are under increasing pressure as health care continues to consolidate. What does it really take to remain independent while continuing to deliver high-quality…

Making Health Care Costs Simple and Transparent w/ Mark Cuban, Co-Founder, Cost Plus Drugs

Jan 09, 2026 43m

We’re ringing in 2026 with Mark Cuban!  Prescription pricing remains one of the most opaque and frustrating parts of the health care system, leaving employers, providers, and patients struggling to…

Physician Leadership in a New Era of Health Care w/ Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, Baycare

Dec 19, 2025 48m

Health systems are facing unprecedented pressure as physician burnout, workforce shortages, population growth, and rapid technology adoption collide. Leaders are being asked to improve care quality,…

Why Primary Care Is Under Strain w/ Dr. Greg Whisman, Chief Medical Officer, CareMore Health

Dec 12, 2025 49m

Primary care sits at the center of American health care, yet clinicians face mounting burnout, shrinking margins, and a system that often rewards procedures over prevention. With physician shortages…

Why Health Care Reform Keeps Failing w/ Dr. David Shulkin

Nov 28, 2025 48m

Behind every headline about rising premiums is a deeper truth: our health care system is structurally unsustainable. In this episode of Health Care Rounds Podcast, former US Secretary of Veteran…

The New Model for Specialty Pharmacy w/ Jigar Thakkar, PharmD

Nov 14, 2025 45m

Specialty pharmacy plays a critical role in patient outcomes, but health systems often struggle to manage operations effectively while maintaining continuity of care. In this episode of Health Care…

Making Value-Based Care Work at Scale w/ David Carmouche, MD

Oct 31, 2025 53m

Across the country, health systems are chasing the promise of value-based care, but few have figured out how to make it work. David Carmouche, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical…

Curing Nursing Burnout Through Education w/ Dr. Adele Webb

Oct 17, 2025 28m

Burnout among health care workers remains a critical issue years after the height of COVID-19. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, Dr. Adele Webb, Executive Dean of Healthcare Initiatives at…

The New Rules of Health System Leadership w/ John D’Angelo, MD, FACEP

Oct 03, 2025 28m

What does it take to lead 100,000 health care workers through constant disruption? In this episode of Health Care Rounds, host John Marchica sits down with John D’Angelo, MD, FACEP, President &…

Fighting Back Against Insurance Denials w/ Neal Shah

Sep 19, 2025 38m

Insurance denials are exploding, and they’re costing lives. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, host John Marchica sits down with Neal Shah, CEO of CareYaya and Counterforce Health, to unpack the…

Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Problem w/ Dr. Geeta Nayyar

Sep 05, 2025 34m

Why do people trust Google and TikTok more than their doctors?Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, the author of Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Illness, joins the show to break…

The Truth About PBMs and Drug Pricing w/ Dr. Alan Pannier

Aug 22, 2025 41m

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a pivotal role in drug pricing, yet their practices often remain shrouded in a black box of rebates, spread pricing, and misaligned incentives. In this…

How Health Systems Win in Specialty Pharmacy w/ Dr. Tim Affeldt

Jul 24, 2025 35m

Specialty pharmacy is big business. And while PBMs and big pharma dominate the spotlight, health systems are quietly carving out their own advantage. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, host, John…

Better Health Policy Starts with Better Data w/ David C. Radley, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Jun 05, 2025 56m

What happens when state health policymakers lose access to the very data they rely on?In this episode of Health Care Rounds, John Marchica talks with David C. Radley, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director of Data…

Building Sustainable Primary Care for Seniors w/ Tom Yackel, MD, MPH, MS, MBA

May 08, 2025 41m

Value-based care isn’t a new idea—but making it work in today’s fragmented system is anything but simple. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, John Marchica talks with Dr. Tom Yackel, Chief…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Health Care Rounds have?

Health Care Rounds has published 204 episodes since May 2018, covering topics in Business, Health & Fitness.

Is Health Care Rounds still active?

Health Care Rounds is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.

How do I contact Health Care Rounds for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Health Care Rounds, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts