Innovation & Startups Episodes

A federal jury has convicted the founders of Done, one of the fastest-growing telehealth companies in the stimulant-prescribing space, for orchestrating one of the largest Adderall distribution and fraud schemes in U.S. history. More than 40 million stimulant pills, over $100 million in revenue, and a business model engineered around speed, volume, and automated prescribing — all built with no real clinical guardrails. In this episode, host Alex Yarijanian breaks down not only what happened, but...

Medicare’s 2026 physician fee schedule is packed with change — but change means opportunity. In this episode of the VBCA Podcast, Alex Yarijanian breaks down the five biggest updates every provider and startup should know : Shorter, billable windows for remote monitoring New behavioral health add-ons to primary care Incentives that reward value-based care Expanded reimbursement for digital therapeutics & telehealth A major shift from inpatient to outpatient procedures Whether you’re running a cl...

How Health Tech Startups Can Win at Managed Care Contracting: Insider Strategies for Scalable Payer Partnerships. This episode dives deep into the essentials of navigating managed care contracts as a health tech startup. Whether you're a founder, operator, or policy strategist, you'll walk away with a clear understanding of how to position your company for payer partnerships, structure risk-based contracts, and avoid common pitfalls in the healthcare financing space. We explore real-world exampl...