Can a new generation of health plans actually bend the cost curve—and did AI-assisted coding just add nearly $1 billion to healthcare spending?

This week, Oura walks away from a hot IPO despite massive demand, Julie Yoo and Tim Wike debate whether employers are finally ready to abandon the traditional health plan, and Caroline Zhang joins us fresh off Knowtex being named a prime awardee on the VA’s massive new ambient AI contract.

00:00 — Intro & Bookmarks
What’s on the docket this week.

13:20 — Oura Ring Postpones IPO
Oura delays its IPO despite profitability, 90% growth and a reportedly 4× oversubscribed offering.

19:15 — Julie Yoo & Tim Wike
Are employers finally ready to switch to alternative health plans—and can those plans actually lower costs?

40:41 — Did AI Add $1B to Healthcare?
Blue Cross says AI-assisted coding may have contributed to nearly $1 billion in additional healthcare spending without more care being delivered.

46:27 — Caroline Zhang / Knowtex
Knowtex CEO Caroline Zhang joins us to unpack its massive VA win and what it takes to deploy clinical AI at government scale.

58:14 — Wrap Up
We recap the biggest takeaways from the week.

58:42 — Final Thoughts / Close
Final thoughts to close the show.