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Apr 13, 2026

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9 min read

Join HTN live on The Grand Roundup today, 1p ET / 10a PT

Gabe Drapos of Pearl Health on inferred risk, Conor Green from Truehelm with a view from a healthcare-focused investor, Will Gordon from Manatt on CARA, Andrea Ippolito from SimpliFed on their oversubscribed Series A, and more

Martin Cech, Kevin O'Leary

Apr 12, 2026

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22 min read

Weekly Health Tech Reads 4/12/26

A musing on 2027 Final Notice, a payor / provider spat between Jefferson and Aetna, Teladoc's valuation issues, BCBS MN's financial issues, and more

Kevin O'Leary

Apr 7, 2026

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21 min read

Chris Klomp joins HTN to discuss the 2027 MA Final Notice

We discuss the implications of CMS finalizing an expected average change of 2.48%, a larger-than-expected jump from the previously proposed 0.09% rate increase

Kevin O'Leary

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Apr 6, 2026

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12 min read

Join HTN live in 30 min, 12p EST / 9a PST

We're discussing ACO LEAD and the tough choices facing state Medicaid directors and budget writers, and welcoming guests Neil Machhar, CEO of Greenbrook Medical, and John Haskell, CEO of Sage Health.

Weekly Health Policy Briefing 04/02/2026

Apr 2, 2026

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15 min read

Weekly Health Policy Briefing 04/02/2026

Inferred risk for ACOs and tough choices for state legislators and Medicaid agencies.

Martin Cech