Healthcare Nation

  • Mention of the proposed debate between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Peter Hotez on the Joe Rogan podcast regarding vaccines.
  • Host's view on the importance of debates and exploring the science behind such issues in detail.
  • Brief discussion on the role of big money in these debates and its potential donation to charity.
  • Emphasis on the importance of peer-reviewed studies in such debates, avoiding misinformation.
  • Discussion on the recent loss of trust in institutions such as the CDC and FDA.
  • The conversation turns to the role of social media in shaping people's views and how it's not currently designed for productive debates.
  • Guest Joe's perspective on the limitations of social media algorithms and their propensity to create echo chambers.
  • Debate on holding social media platforms accountable for misinformation or biased information due to their initial design for entertainment and not fact-checking.
  • Mention of the content curation and fact-checking behind the scenes for the podcast.
  • The importance of being a smart consumer of news and avoiding sourcing news from social media is emphasized by Joe.
  • Mina, the intern, shares her recent graduate experience on vaccines and how her peers rely heavily on social media for information.
  • Discussion on the generational gap and the ways of using social media.
  • Suggestions on spreading accurate vaccine information via social media, including collaboration between well-known influencers and scientific professionals.
  • Mina highlights the need for science communicators in today's social media age.
  • Rick proposes to have a future podcast on the vaccine debate.

Creators & Guests

Host
Rick Gannotta
Health sector executive clinician educator & researcher, RTs/links 🚫 not endorsements, TEDX; https://t.co/51mnBxpPqv @NYUWagner
Producer
Joe Woolworth
Owner of Podcast Cary, the Studio Cary, and Relevant Media Solutions in Cary, NC Your friendly neighborhood creative.

What is Healthcare Nation?

Welcome to Healthcare Nation, the podcast for enthusiasts passionate about the healthcare sector and eager to explore its current state and future trajectory. Join us as we delve into the heart of the healthcare, biotech, and MedTech industries with the help of top thought leaders.

I'm your host, Rick Gannotta, with over four decades of experience in healthcare, spanning from the hospital bedside to the boardroom, C-Suite roles in renowned health systems, advising game-changing startups and established companies, and educating the next generation of healthcare leaders.

In each episode, we'll bring you conversations with distinguished guests, including innovators, scholars, practitioners, and influencers shaping the healthcare landscape. Gain valuable insights from their perspectives and stay updated on the latest developments, trends, and noteworthy news.

Join us on this exciting journey and become a part of the Healthcare Nation community. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay in the loop.