The No Normal Show by BPD

Ageism in healthcare, a tech "supercycle", and Biden's plan to lower healthcare prices

Episode Summary

On this Newsflash x No Normal episode, we review three of the hottest headlines this week. Does healthcare discriminate against older adults? What's a tech supercycle—and how is AI converging with biotech? How does the White House plan to reduce healthcare pricing? Join us as we dig into the news this week.

Episode Notes

Three articles to read:

• Ageism in healthcare: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/07/1236371376/bias-ageism-older-adults-geriatrics
• Amy Webb's 2024 Emerging Tech Trend Report @ SXSW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uLSDbh6M_U
• President Biden Takes New Steps to Lower Prescription Drug and Health Care Costs, Expand Access to Health Care, and Protect Consumers: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/06/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-new-steps-to-lower-prescription-drug-and-health-care-costs-expand-access-to-health-care-and-protect-consumers/