Vic and Marcus discuss the slow news week following the holidays, covering topics like the stock market's strong performance over the past two years compared to healthcare's stagnation, the impact of Medicare Advantage and pharmacy costs, and cyber security concerns in healthcare. They delve into longevity and wealth disparities, explore General Catalyst’s acquisitions targeting Epic, and evaluate emerging diagnostic tools like AI-based facial analysis. The episode also previews potential healthcare changes under the new administration and challenges for hospitals in 2025.

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2:34 - Stocks Cap Best Two Years in a Quarter-Century WSJ

8:59 - Trump’s Return Sparks Hope for 2025 Deals Revival WSJ

16:11 - Scripta Insights Raises $17M in Series B Funding FINSMES

17:05 - Healthcare Providers Face Stiffer Cyber Rules Even as They Cry for Help WSJ

21:59 - Drug Middlemen Spared by Trump and Musk, for Now WSJ

24:36 - 2025 Outlook: Hospital finances show signs of stability, but rising costs will be a major headwind Fierce Healthcare

27:05 - Money Can Buy a Longer Life—to a Point WSJ

31:48 - Commure acquires patient navigation platform Memora Health Fierce Healthcare

37:19 - What Your ‘Face Age’ Can Tell Doctors About Your Health WSJ

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