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tHEORetically Speaking

Hosted by HealthEconomics.com · science · EN-US

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Insights, observations, and executive interviews that discuss data and evidence to guide value-based decisions in health care. For more, visit our blog: https://healtheconomics.com/theoretically-speaking/

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Who hosts tHEORetically Speaking?

tHEORetically Speaking is hosted by HealthEconomics.com. The show has published 87 episodes to date.

What has tHEORetically Speaking covered recently?

Recent episodes include "From Data Access to Evidence Usability: Connecting Payer Policy, Real-World Data, and Clinical Context to Close the Evidence Gap" (13 July 2026, 12 minutes), "Weekly News Roundup, Wegovy Pill’s Historic Debut, Lilly’s Manufacturing Expansion, and Robotic GI Breakthroughs" (8 May 2026, 4 minutes), and "Weekly News Roundup, Real-Time Clinical Trials, Canadian Breast Cancer Standards, and FDA Data Integrity Concerns" (1 May 2026, 5 minutes).

How often does tHEORetically Speaking publish?

tHEORetically Speaking publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 87 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on tHEORetically Speaking?

Booking probability for tHEORetically Speaking is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. tHEORetically Speaking requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. tHEORetically Speaking's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for tHEORetically Speaking are Health & Wellness Services. tHEORetically Speaking has a science audience.

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HealthEconomics.com hosts tHEORetically Speaking, a science podcast with 87 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #17

    From Data Access to Evidence Usability: Connecting Payer Policy, Real-World Data, and Clinical Context to Close the Evidence Gap

    Jul 13, 202612 minS5

    In this episode of tHEORetically Speaking, we sit down with Becky Hollenberg, MPH, Senior RWD Strategy Lead at Norstella, to explore why data access is no longer the ultimate differentiator. Instead, the true...

  • Episode #16

    Weekly News Roundup — Wegovy Pill’s Historic Debut, Lilly’s Manufacturing Expansion, and Robotic GI Breakthroughs

    May 8, 20264 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy pill shattering market expectations with $355 million in first-quarter sales, and Eli Lilly’s massive $4.5 billion investment to...

  • Episode #15

    Weekly News Roundup — Real-Time Clinical Trials, Canadian Breast Cancer Standards, and FDA Data Integrity Concerns

    May 1, 20265 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers the FDA’s new real-time clinical trial initiative utilizing AI for faster drug development, and Breast Cancer Canada’s new unified national recommendations to...

  • Episode #14

    INsights & OUTcomes with Mark Larkin

    Apr 20, 202629 minS5

    <p>On this episode of INsights & OUTcomes, we sit down with Mark Larkin, real-world evidence expert at Vitaccess, to explore why the "gold standard" of clinical trials often falls short the moment a treatment hits the...

  • Episode #13

    Weekly News Roundup — PhRMA Leadership Transition, The ICHRA Shift, and MDUFA VI Preliminary Deal

    Apr 10, 20264 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Steve Ubl’s planned departure from PhRMA after a decade of navigating the industry through landmark legislative shifts, and the growing momentum of ICHRAs as...

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  • Episode #13

    Weekly News Roundup — Medtech Mega Deals, EU Regulatory Delays, and Global Supply Chain Shock

    Mar 27, 20263 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Abbott’s $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences, signaling a major expansion in cancer diagnostics, and Boehringer Ingelheim’s concerns over Europe’s slowing...

  • Episode #12

    Weekly News Roundup — Medicaid Maternal Care Expansion, Breakthrough Diabetes Data, and SMA Market Shakeups

    Mar 20, 20263 minS5

    <p>This week’s <b>tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup</b> covers Nadia Care’s $12M raise to expand Medicaid-focused maternal care, Eli Lilly’s breakthrough Phase 3 results for its triple agonist retatrutide in type 2...

  • Episode #11

    Weekly News Roundup — Biosimilar Policy Changes, mRNA Leadership Shifts, and Rare Disease Market Growth

    Mar 13, 20264 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers the FDA’s new guidance aimed at streamlining biosimilar development and reducing drug costs, leadership changes at BioNTech as its founders step down to launch a...

  • Episode #10

    Weekly News Roundup — mRNA Vaccine Milestones, Obesity Drug Manufacturing, and Gene Therapy Regulatory Tensions

    Mar 6, 20264 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Moderna’s progress toward European approval of its combination COVID-19 and flu mRNA vaccine, Novo Nordisk’s $501 million investment to expand Wegovy pill...

  • Episode #9

    INsights & OUTcomes with Radek Wasiak

    Feb 27, 202626 minS5

    <p>This episode features <b>Radek Wasiak</b>, an expert in real world data generation, and real-world evidence. He has provided research services to the life sciences for more than two decades and is currently the...

  • Episode #8

    Integrated Evidence Delivery: Why HEOR belongs at the heart of the Modern CRO

    Feb 23, 202632 minS5

    <p>In this episode, we explore why the traditional 'clinical-first, value-later' model is becoming a strategic liability and why integrating HEOR into CRO operations is the new industry standard. Join us as Aaron Berger...

  • Episode #7

    Weekly News Roundup — RSV Breakthrough Data, Psychedelic Approvals on the Horizon, and Major FDA Policy Shifts

    Feb 20, 20265 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers new real-world data showing Sanofi’s Beyfortus delivering multi-season protection against RSV hospitalizations, Compass Pathways’ positive Phase 3 results for...

  • Episode #6

    Weekly News Roundup — AI Drug Discovery Deals, mRNA Regulatory Setbacks, and Global Investment Shifts

    Feb 13, 20264 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Takeda’s $1.7B AI-powered drug discovery partnership with Iambic, Moderna’s FDA setback for its mRNA flu vaccine, and AstraZeneca’s decision to keep UK...

  • Episode #5

    Weekly News Roundup — Regulatory RWE Battles, Capital Market Moves, and Cash-Pay Drug Pricing Disruption

    Feb 6, 20265 minS5

    <p>This week's tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Humana’s rollout of a Google Cloud–powered AI tool to streamline 80 million annual member calls, Amgen’s pushback against the FDA to keep Tavneos on the market...

  • Episode #4

    INsights & OUTcomes with Taylor Hirschberg

    Feb 2, 202628 minS5

    <p>This episode features Taylor Hirschberg, an award winning writer, activist, and academic. He is the CEO of Metli Consulting, an inclusive consultancy firm focused on helping to prepare for launch and providing a...

  • Episode #3

    Weekly News Roundup — Rare Disease Funding Risks, Medicare Advantage Reform, and Global Trade Shifts

    Jan 30, 20265 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers the looming funding crisis for rare disease biotechs as FDA priority review vouchers expire, CMS’s proposed crackdown on Medicare Advantage upcoding, and...

  • Episode #2

    Weekly News Roundup — Oral GLP-1 Momentum, Trade Tensions, EU Drug Security, and AI Risk Warnings

    Jan 23, 20263 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Novo Nordisk’s early momentum with oral Wegovy amid intensifying GLP-1 competition, rising geopolitical trade tensions threatening pharma market access, and...

  • Episode #1

    Weekly News Roundup — Neurodegeneration Deals, Generative AI, and Drug Pricing Politics

    Jan 16, 20264 minS5

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers Novartis’ $1.5B Alzheimer’s licensing deal, the FDA’s push to accelerate drug development through Bayesian trial methods, and Bayer’s move to scale generative AI...

  • Episode #28

    Weekly News Roundup — Oncology Shakeups, FDA Wellness Crackdown, and AI-Powered Drug Discovery

    Dec 12, 20253 minS4

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup covers GSK’s abrupt exit from its five-year synthetic lethality partnership with Ideaya, Whoop’s escalating regulatory clash with the FDA over its unapproved...

  • Episode #27

    Weekly News Roundup — Tariff-Free Pharma, Biologics Modernization, Duchenne Trial Success, and Maternal Health Advances

    Dec 5, 20254 minS4

    <p>This week’s tHEORetically Speaking News Roundup breaks down four major developments shaping policy and biopharma. We cover the new US–UK trade deal exempting pharma from tariffs and resetting NHS pricing, the FDA’s...

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Aaron Berger

CEO and Executive Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

B

Becky Hollenberg

Norstella

M

Mark Larkin

Vitaccess

R

Radek Wasiak

Adigens Health

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