PwC's Next in Health
Episodes
Strategies for accessing funding and managing risk in rural health transformation
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With $50 billion flowing through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), healthcare leaders are questioning whether this marks short term stab...
2026 Healthcare Investment Trends
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the JPM Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Glenn Hunzinger, PwC’s Health Industries Leader, speaks with Jeremy Gelber, Partner at Vitruvia...
Where will growth emerge in health over the next 10 years?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the JPM Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Glenn Hunzinger brings together Sunil Patel of Merck and Sumit Khedekar of Citigroup for a conver...
Deals Outlook 2026: What’s ahead for medtech
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Glenn Hunzinger and James Woods as they discuss what to expect for medtech dealmaking in 2026, including why buyers are poised to return, how tec...
Deals Outlook 2026: What’s ahead for health services
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Glenn Hunzinger and Dan Farrell as they discuss why 2026 could mark a rebound year for health services dealmaking—driven by higher-quality asse...
Deals Outlook 2026: What’s ahead for pharma and life sciences
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Glenn Hunzinger and Roel van den Akker share their outlook for pharmaceutical and life sciences dealmaking in 2026. They discuss improving ...
Reinventing Healthcare - Seizing the $1 Trillion Breakthrough
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What will healthcare look like a decade from now? Host Glenn Hunzinger is joined by Greg Rotz, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Advisory Leader and Th...
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for the Future of U.S. Healthcare
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Glenn Hunzinger, PwC’s Health Industries Leader, sits down with Nichole Montgomery, Shannon O’Shea, and Phil Sclafani to unpack the swe...
Strategic Dealmaking in Health: Navigating Midyear Trends in 2025
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Glenn Hunzinger, PwC’s Health Industries Leader, connects with Nick Donkar, PwC’s U.S. Health Services Deals Leader, and Roel Van den A...
Taking a closer look at the Most Favored Nation Pricing Executive Order
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Glenn Hunzinger, PwC’s Health Industries Leader, and Phil Scalfani, PwC’s Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Consulting Leader, discuss t...
Navigating the FDA disruption: 4 key actions for pharma
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Glenn Hunzinger, PwC’s Health Industries Leader, connects with Matt Rich, PwC’s Pharma and Life Sciences R&D Leader, to unpack the ...
Strategic Shifts: Navigating China's Biotech Boom and Its Impact on US Pharma
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Glenn Hunzinger, PwC’s Health Industries Leader and Roel van den Akker, PwC’s Pharma and Life Sciences Deals Leader discuss the rapid r...
Navigating Healthcare’s Next Chapter Under the Trump Administration
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on April 11th, 2025, and reflects the information available at the time of recording. As we know, America is in ...
Next in Pharma: The 2025 Outlook—The Future is Now
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as PwC's Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Advisory Leader, Greg Rotz reflects on key market dynamics and explores how pharma leaders ca...
Next in Health: The 2025 Outlook for Health Services
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as PwC specialists discuss the 2025 healthcare outlook, reflecting on 2024’s significant events and exploring how payers and providers can n...
Health Industries: U.S. Deals Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to listen as PwC’s leaders Roel van den Akker and Nick Donkar provide insights into the 2024 deals landscape and offer a preview of what lie...
PwC’s 2024 US Healthcare Climate Survey
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as authors of PwC's U.S. Healthcare Climate Survey discuss key findings and provide insights into understanding healthcare organizations&...
PwC's U.S. Healthcare Consumer Insights and Engagement Survey
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as authors of PwC's U.S. Healthcare Consumer Insights and Engagement Survey discuss key findings and provide insights into understanding ...
Next in medtech: Unlocking future growth in 3 strategic steps
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can medtech companies drive growth in today's market? Tune in as PwC specialists return to share key insights and strategies to help medtech ...
Election Impact: What to expect for the Health Industry
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can the health industry expect from a second Trump administration? Tune in to hear what executives should watch over the next few months and year...
Boardroom essentials: Securing a seat on an emerging company board
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as PwC specialists discuss best practices for securing a seat on an emerging company board. Key topics include:Types of emerging companiesRes...
PwC's 2025 Medical cost trend report reveals rising healthcare costs
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as authors of PwC's 2025 Medical Cost Trend Report: Behind the Numbers, discuss key findings and provide what employers should consider t...
The importance of physician enablement to our health ecosystem
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into this episode of PwC's Next in Health to hear Strategy& Principal, Igor Belokrinitsky, in discussion with PwC Strategy& Director...
How emerging companies are navigating growth in the health industry
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as PwC specialists discuss how emerging companies (private, pre-IPO) are navigating growth in the health industry. Key topics include:The jou...
2024 Outlook: Healthcare's big squeeze and the way out
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as PwC specialists discuss the 2024 outlook for healthcare and how the sector can grow and innovate amid economic challenges and uncertainty. ...
Reinventing for returns: what's next in pharma?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss strategies to reinvent the pharma business model and drive growth in the pharmaceutical industry. Key topics ...
The year in Deals: Preparing for 2024
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC Deals leaders discuss preparing for deals in 2024, exploring the current state of the deals market and sharing valuable insights f...
Transforming healthcare collaboration through the power of health ecospheres
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how health ecospheres can provide a transformative model for organizations to collaborate and address large-sc...
Harnessing data insights: Revolutionizing healthcare and costs for patients with complex chronic conditions
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as health leader, author and entrepreneur, Stephen Pollak, PhD, shares how the outcomes of his research in hemodialysis populations and beyond...
The secret to attracting and retaining healthcare consumers
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss re-engineering the healthcare ecosystem by engaging healthcare consumers. Topics include:Â Evaluating the cons...
Transforming Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure for a sustainable future
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Barrett Baker of Project Horizon from the Sunflower Network, and Dan Solchanyk from Razom, discuss how to strengthen Ukraine’s healt...
Future-proofing behavioral health care: Innovations to ensure no one is left behind
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Chris Barnett, Chris Barnett, CEO of ABA Centers of America, discuss his approach to a comprehensive healthcare system, with a specifi...
Key strategies for global pharma companies to reduce risk and drive growth in the China market
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss their recently published article: How a local-first strategy in China can help global pharma and life sciences...
How technology is helping to transform behavioral and mental health care across the globe
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People across the world are suffering from behavioral and mental health challenges. Tune in to hear Eric Hren, Chief Growth Officer at Innowell, discu...
The potential of GenAI in health care
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss the functionality and benefits of using GenAI in health care. Topics include:How GenAI is being used todayGenA...
What to know about using GenAI in the pharma and life sciences industry
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss using GenAI in the pharma and life sciences industry. Topics include:Key considerations for new technology and...
The SCAN Group reinvents coverage and care for the seniors
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear how the SCAN Group is expanding their Medicare Advantage plan by launching new care entities that aim to address problems of older adu...
Transforming consumer and patient engagement in life sciences
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how life sciences companies are engaging better with consumers and patients and rethinking engagement, the cha...
Key findings from PwC's medical trend cost report, Behind the Numbers 2024
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists share key findings from their medical cost trend report, discussing healthcare affordability and its implications for ...
The year in Deals 2023 and beyond
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to listen as PwC’s leaders Roel van den Akker and Nick Donkar provide insights into the deals landscape 2023 and offer a preview of what lie...
Innovations in oncology
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear how innovations in science, technology, reimbursement, and organizational collaboration are reshaping the oncology landscape. Topics i...
Better Care for the Elderly
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Robbie Pottharst, CEO of myPlace Health, discuss their mission for building a health care startup to integrate better care for the eld...
How the finance function is helping to build the future of healthcare
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear how the functional role of finance can influence companies’ strategies for growth in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. ...
Revolutionizing healthcare experiences through immersive technology
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear how incorporating immersive technology in healthcare opens new frontiers; enabling patients to embark on transformative virtual health...
What pharma stakeholders need to know about the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear what pharma stakeholders should know about the implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Topics include:The objective of t...
Enabling chat platforms to connect the the prescribing physicians to the manufacturers of the medications
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear how pharmaceutical and life sciences companies are shifting their interactions with healthcare providers to be more helpful and inform...
How employers and employees can get the most out of health benefits
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Dr. Ari Hoffman, Chief Clinical Officer at Collective Health, discuss how they are changing the way people experience their health ben...
How healthcare organizations can be more resilient and prepared for the next pandemic
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear perspectives on how healthcare organizations can be more resilient and prepared for the next pandemic. Topics include:•    W...
The future of vaccines
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Charles Jones, Vaccine Industry Leader at Pfizer, discuss the future of vaccines in the marketplace. Topics include:Â Changes seen in ...
How payers are mastering advanced analytics to enhance patient outcomes
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how advanced analytics are helping health payers use new tools to forecast and improve outcomes, experience an...
Cardinal Health’s vision for precision healthcare in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Cardinal Health’s President of Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions, Mike Pintek, discuss the potential of nuclear medicine and th...
Leveraging digital technology to improve staffing and scheduling in healthcare organizations
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear TeamBuilder’s David Howard and Mea Parikh discuss how healthcare organizations can leverage digital technology to improve staffing a...
The value of integrating ESG strategy into business strategy for health organizations
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how focusing on ESG strategies can help enhance business growth, value, and harness workforce innovation. Topi...
How pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations can create an "innovation engine" to drive value in the market
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how life sciences organizations can innovate better despite margin pressure and uncertainty. Topics include:•...
What drives and reduces disparities in health care
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Alan Weil, Editor-in-Chief at Health Affairs, discuss what drives and improves disparities in health care. Topics include: Â Defining ...
The journey to a next generation data-enabled healthcare delivery model
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a discussion with Minal Patel, founder and CEO of Abacus Insights, on the challenges and promises of cloud transformation in healthcare. T...
How PwC's digital products are helping to improve quality, equity, and affordability in health care
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how PwC's digital products are helping to solve critical challenges across the health care industry. Topi...
New technology helping to redesign health care for both caregivers and patients
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear PwC specialists discuss how new technology and sharing frontline experiences of nurses are helping to overcome challenges across healt...
PwC and Exponential AI are using new technology to help identify and solve revenue leakage across health industries
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to PwC’s Next in Health to hear Denver Wallbrown, Exponential AI’s Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Delivery, and PwC special...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is helping make healthcare more affordable with value-based care
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to PwC’s Next in Health to hear Troy Smith, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's Cost of Care VP, discuss the importance of m...
Find out what’s next in health in 2023
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to PwC’s Next in Health to hear PwC specialists discuss key topics for improving health organizations’ performance and transformation in 2...
How can your pharma company thrive in 2023?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our Next in Health podcast, PwC specialists dive into four areas the pharma c-suite should focus on to thrive in 2023. Topics include: Â Impacts an...
Tackling workforce strategy and transformation in healthcare
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our Next in Health podcast, PwC specialists share their perspectives on healthcare staffing shortages, ways to address them, and lessons learned. T...
Risks, considerations, and success strategies for pharma companies to best operate in the China market
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, PwC specialists discuss the risks, considerations, and success strategies for pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to best oper...
Raising the priority of health equity is a game changer for the health industry
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, PwC specialists discuss adding health equity to the quintuple aim and how it can improve health outcomes for all communities, while s...
The history and future of the revenue cycle in healthcare
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into PwC's Next in Health for an overview of the history of the revenue cycle and what’s ahead. Topics include: The history of the revenu...
Health Industries: Deals Recap and 2023 Outlook
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into PwC's Next in health for a discussion of lessons learned from deals in 2022 and what we can expect in 2023 and beyond. Topics include:Â ...
The evolution towards hospitals and health systems of the future
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into PwC’s 100th podcast episode of Next in Health to hear about the experiences leading us towards the evolution of hospitals and health syste...
Physician leadership development
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into this episode of PwC's Next in Health to hear PwC Health Research Institute's Trine Tsouderos, and Strategy& Principal, Igor Be...