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In this episode, Scott Becker explores the growing strain on the primary care system, arguing that the traditional model led by physicians is being replaced by a triaged approach centered on nurse practitioners and PAs due to workforce shortages and overwhelming patient demand.

Oscar Health, United & Centene: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 7-14-25

In this episode, Scott Becker analyzes the performance of key managed care companies, highlighting Oscar Health’s resilience, UnitedHealthcare’s challenges, and Centene’s steep decline as rising patient acuity strains the industry.

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Sports

The Cubs are ahead of the Brewers and the Cardinals in the NL Central. The Packers are winless.

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Social Commentary & Lifestyle

I follow X/Twitter and everyone is apparently in perfect shape and a perfect entrepreneur. All I can tell you is I had a horrible day of eating yesterday and today better be a rebound day. I go to some vacation

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Polling & Public Opinion

We did a Twitter poll and it showed that more than 70% of people who responded didn’t think the Big Beautiful Bill would be good for America. Given how right to center right and MAGA X tends to lean, I

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Healthcare Industry & Policy

I’m looking forward to the McGuireWoods LLP Charlotte HealthCare Growth and Operations Conf in Sept. This is a great operation every year and I’m excited to bring the Becker’s Healthcare and Becker Business Podcast + Becker Private Equity Podcast team

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Tech & AI

NVIDIA has stabilized for the moment above $4 trillion. We also did this poll. Is it too late to invest in Nvidia. 34% said yes. 40% said no. 26% said I don’t know.

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Markets & Economy

The markets slip lower as the President rattles the tariff sword. I think the President may have one bit of ADHD. AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”) (NYSE: AB) announced that preliminary assets under management increased to $829 billion during June

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Personal Notes and Acknowledgments

Happy birthday to ace investment banker and scratch golfer Jeff Golman Mesirow Capital Markets & Investment Banking. Also Thank you to Todd Lippman CBRE and the work you do to support Providence St Mel.

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