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Taking the Pulse: a Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast

11/12/2025

⚕️ This episode, hosts Heather and Matthew sit down with Nicole Murphy, Executive Vice President and Head of Pharmaceutical Operations and Technology at Biogen.

💊Nicole shares why Biogen is growing in North Carolina with a $2 billion investment in Research Triangle Park, how the region’s talent and infrastructure have fueled decades of innovation, and what’s next for the company’s late-stage clinical pipeline.

🔊We also explore how Biogen is using AI to accelerate drug development, the impact of federal price control policies, and why workforce development partnerships are key to the company’s future. Tune in now www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

11/04/2025

⚕️ This week on Taking The Pulse, Heather and Seth record at the NCLifeSci 2025 Annual Meeting with Sophia McLeod, Advocacy Advisor at ACRO, or the Association of Clinical Research Organizations.

💊 Sophia shares how ACRO is working with Congress and the FDA to shape the future of clinical trials, advocating for safe, ethical, and high-quality research so patients can benefit from new treatment and therapies.

🔊We explore the challenges of regulatory uncertainty, the importance of trust and transparency in AI adoption, and how ACRO’s member organizations are already using AI to accelerate patient recruitment and improve trial outcomes. Listen now at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

11/03/2025

⚖️ “Every time you sell equity to anyone, you are selling a security under federal and state securities laws.” -Maynard Nexsen Attorney James Childs

🎙️ This week on Taking The Pulse, James offers comprehensive insights on legal compliance for startups, including how fundraising triggers securities laws and how to navigate key legal issues to set your company up for long-term success.

🔊 Listen now at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

10/30/2025

💼 “Most life science companies assume they will raise venture capital, but the odds of that are frankly lower than people want to admit.” — James Childs, Maynard Nexsen Attorney

🎙️ This episode, James breaks down the legal and logistical realities life sciences founders often face, like how fundraising triggers securities compliance and why early legal decisions can make or break future investment opportunities.

🔊 Listen now at www.thepulsehealthcast.com

10/28/2025

⚕️ This week, Matthew and Lindsay welcome Maynard Nexsen attorney James Childs, who leads the firm’s private markets and private equity practice as well as the venture capital and emerging growth practice.

🧪In one of our most content-rich episodes to date, James offers a comprehensive look at the legal foundations every life sciences startup needs to understand, from formation to funding.

💊 With decades of firsthand experience, James breaks down critical topics including entity structure, intellectual property protection, securities law compliance, investor negotiations, and university licensing.

🔊Whether you're launching a biotech startup or preparing for a capital raise, this episode is packed with insights for long-term success. Listen at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

10/28/2025

⚕️ This week, Matthew and Lindsay welcome Maynard Nexsen attorney James Childs, who leads the firm’s private markets and private equity practice as well as the venture capital and emerging growth practice. In one of our most content-rich episodes to date, James offers a comprehensive look at the legal foundations every life sciences startup needs to understand, from formation to funding.

💊 With decades of firsthand experience, James breaks down critical topics including entity structure, intellectual property protection, securities law compliance, investor negotiations, and university licensing.

🔊Whether you're launching a biotech startup or preparing for a capital raise, this episode is packed with insights for long-term success. Listen at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

10/22/2025

⚕️ This week on Taking The Pulse, Heather and Lauren record at the NCLifeSci 2025 Annual Meeting with Dr. Justin Collier, Chief Technology Officer for Healthcare at Lenovo North America.

🩺A practicing physician turned tech leader, Dr. Collier shares how AI is transforming the health care industry, from medical imaging and ambient documentation to administrative workflows and clinical efficiency.

🔊We explore the importance of governance, education, and ethical deployment of AI, and how health systems can start small to build trust and drive measurable results. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of healthcare at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

10/13/2025

🏥 “ASCs reduced Medicare costs by $28.7 billion from 2011 to 2018, and are projected to save another $73.4 billion by 2028.” — Mark Wainner, President of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

🎙️ Mark joins us to discuss how ambulatory surgery centers are delivering high-quality care, expanding access, and driving major cost savings across the health care system.

🔊 Tune in to the full episode at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

10/09/2025

⚕️ This week, hosts Heather and Matthew are joined by Mark Wainner, President of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), to explore how ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are transforming the health care landscape.

🩺With over 6,400 Medicare-certified ASCs nationwide, these facilities are delivering high-quality, cost-effective care while saving Medicare billions. Mark shares insights on the latest regulatory changes, quality reporting, and overall industry growth. We also dive into the challenges ahead, including anesthesia shortages and physician employment trends

🔊Tune in for a look at the future of outpatient surgical care at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

10/01/2025

⚕️This week on Taking The Pulse, Heather and Seth record at the NCLifeSci 2025 Annual Meeting with Bobby Patrick, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at AdvaMed.

🩺Bobby shares how the world’s largest medical technology association is advocating for expanded Medicare coverage of breakthrough devices, navigating the evolving role of AI in diagnostics, and addressing supply chain and tariff challenges. We also explore how AI is enhancing physician decision-making and how patient trust and data security remain central to innovation.

🔊 Tune in now for a timely look at the policy and technology shaping the future of medtech at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

09/25/2025

⚕️“Public health is involved with every aspect of our lives from seat belts… to helping people design communities so they’re walkable, bikeable, and green.” — Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association

🎙️ Dr. Benjamin joins Taking The Pulse to discuss Medicaid access, vaccine skepticism, and how the APHA is working to make public health a national priority.

🔊 Listen now at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

09/24/2025

⚕️This week on Taking The Pulse, Heather and Matthew are joined by one of the nation's leading voices in public health: Dr. Georges C. Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association (APHA).

🩺With over two decades of leadership at the APHA, Dr. Benjamin shares how the organization is advocating for Medicaid access, preparing for future health emergencies, and working to rebuild public trust in the wake of COVID-19

🔊 We dive into the impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the challenges of vaccine skepticism, and how the APHA is mobilizing thousands of public health professionals to make public health a top national priority. Tune in now at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

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