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Health systems are constantly struggling with capacity constraints.

But what if they already had all the capacity they needed and just needed to tap into it?

In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Derek Streat, Co-Founder and CEO of DexCare, shares how health leaders can unlock hidden capacity by using data from patients, providers, and health systems to deliver care more efficiently.

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🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT DEREK STREAT
Derek Streat is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of DexCare, a venture-backed Platform-as-a-Service company that intelligently orchestrates health system capacity and digital demand across all care lines. A seasoned healthcare technology entrepreneur, Derek has co-founded and led six venture-backed companies, including C-SATS (acquired by Johnson & Johnson), where he later served as Vice President of Digital Solutions. In that role, he transformed surgeon training into a digital program that improved patient outcomes and provider efficiency worldwide. Prior to commercializing DexCare as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Providence, Derek co-founded and served on the boards of national healthcare data transparency organizations like PEDSnet and IROC, advancing efforts to improve patient care through data sharing.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT DEXCARE
DexCare is a leading care orchestration platform that simplifies digital care logistics, enabling healthcare systems to manage care delivery more efficiently. By unifying complex datasets, DexCare enhances patient access, optimizes resource utilization, and forecasts demand to reduce operational costs. Since its spin-out from Providence in 2021, DexCare has partnered with top U.S. health systems, reaching over 57 million patients and significantly boosting new patient bookings and downstream revenue. Supported by $146 million in funding, including a $75 million Series C investment led by ICONIQ Growth, DexCare continues to transform healthcare access through innovative solutions like digital discovery, care navigation, and smart scheduling.

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2024 shook up the healthcare world, and 2025 is gearing up to be just as transformative.

With big changes coming from the new Administration, the AI boom taking healthcare by storm, and the rapid rise of GLP-1s, next year is shaping up to be a wild ride.

Join David E. Williams and John Driscoll on CareTalk as they dust off their crystal ball and explore what’s in store for healthcare in 2025!

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TOPICS
(0:30) Sponsorship
(1:50) Thank You to Our Audience
(2:47) Predictions for GLP-1s
(8:28) The Rise of AI in Healthcare
(12:12) How the New Administration Will Affect Public Health
(15:05) Healthcare on the Defense
(18:54) Boosting Primary and Value-Based Care
(22:06) The Growth of the Healthcare Market

🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.

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Speech is something many of us take for granted, but for millions in the disability community, it can be a daily source of struggle and frustration.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, such as sign language, are essential for those with speech disabilities to communicate.

What if technology could help give a voice to those in need?

In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Dougal Hawes, CEO of Smartbox Assistive Technology, explores how their AAC technology is empowering individuals with speech difficulties to communicate and live more independently.

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.

As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALK
CareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT DOUGAL HAWES
Dougal Hawes brings extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships across multiple roles and organizations. He began his career in 2007 as a Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive at Prostate Cancer UK before joining Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity in 2009 as an Account Manager for Corporate Partnerships, where he successfully raised over £1 million for key initiatives. Since 2010, Dougal has been with Smartbox Assistive Technology, starting as Managing Director and now serving as Group CEO. In his current role, he leads business growth by driving marketing strategies, launching products, and expanding partnerships with resellers worldwide. His proven track record highlights a strong ability to deliver impactful results and foster strategic growth.

🎙️⚕️ABOUT SMARTBOX
Smartbox Assistive Technology is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that empower people with disabilities to communicate and live more independently. With a focus on developing accessible software, hardware, and tools, Smartbox provides life-changing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology to individuals around the world. Committed to improving lives, the Smartbox team works closely with users, families, and professionals to deliver personalized, high-quality products that help people express themselves and connect with others.

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