Bob Kocher

Venrock, USC Schaeffer Center, and Stanford working to make healthcare better faster!

[Zeke Emanuel @ZekeEmanuel]

After all the research I did for my new book, I changed two things in my own wellness routine:

➡️ I put more emphasis on strength training (in addition to biking)
➡️ I started reading paper books before bed (decreasing my screentime)

For more from "Eat Your Ice Cream," listen to my conversation with my old White House colleague and friend, @bobkocher on the @Venrock podcast, Running Through Walls.

[NEJM @NEJM]

Robert Kocher, MD (@bobkocher), discusses strategies for improving blood-pressure control in the United States. Listen to the full interview with NEJM Executive Managing Editor Stephen Morrissey (@srm128): https://t.co/XvHr3sN2fP

[NEJM @NEJM]

Perspective by Sandeep P. Kishore, MD, PhD (@sandeep_kishore), and Robert Kocher, MD (@bobkocher): The Hypertension Control Paradox — Why Is America Stuck? https://t.co/ZK9wRN8NCi

#HealthPolicy #PublicHealth

[Venrock @Venrock]

🎙We’ve known how to control blood pressure for decades, yet the U.S. has barely moved the needle. @bobkocher turned to two experts – @Farzad_MD and Sunny Kishore – to break down prevention, incentives, and where AI really fits in healthcare: https://t.co/EeDLiEv9EI

[Kathryn A Phillips PhD @KathrynP_phd]

Publication in @health_affairs Scholar - 2 giants in the field @bobkocher @Bob_Wachter "impact of AI may be enabling an entirely new class of clinicians organized around disease biology and patient needs" https://t.co/RjVkAMIEw9

[Bob Kocher @bobkocher]

Excited to share the results from our 9th annual #HealthcarePrognosis! This year we heard interesting opinions on tariffs, RFK’s most likely actions, Medicare Advantage growth expectations, and more. Check it out. https://t.co/fez1b6QJ33

[Venrock @Venrock]

🎙We’re back with an AI-focused episode of #RunningThroughWalls! @bobkocher and @punitsoni of @SukiHQ discuss how #AI in healthcare is solving significant issues and accelerating the adoption of new technology in a notoriously slow industry. Listen here: https://t.co/hvhj8MW6Md

[Lawrence H. Summers @LHSummers]

Economists are famous for disagreeing on things, but I think there is no proposition that would command more universal agreement across the economics profession than the idea that the sustained application of broad-based tariffs, apart from a particular purpose, is not likely to be economically positive. @wef

[Bob Kocher @bobkocher]

Here are our 2025 @Venrock Healthcare Predictions and @BRobertsVC and my grade for 2024:

https://t.co/qxpgmV2c3v

[Bob Kocher @bobkocher]

@AledadeACO saved $801 million in 2023 — and was #1 across many patient satisfaction metrics. They are really delivering on the public benefit and mission to do more good! Nice work, again!

https://t.co/CIbsKXNeRB

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

.@KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz believe in an America where "We the People" includes everyone. Because that's the only way this American experiment works. And despite what our politics might suggest, I think most Americans understand that.

[Pod Save America @PodSaveAmerica]

Night, night.
#PodSaveAmerica #CrookedMedia #dnc #stevekerr

[AMIA @AMIAinformatics]

We are thrilled to announce that Atul Butte, MD, PhD (@atulbutte) has received the 2024 Morris F. Collen Award of Excellence. https://t.co/opgkGzjhTW

[Farzad Mostashari @Farzad_MD]

6/ I will also note that at times he has stood against what he believes to be incorrect political or scientific dogma

He does not have to worry about his job if his views are unpopular within his organization, or if his medical opinions run counter to consensus

he's independent

[Farzad Mostashari @Farzad_MD]

@AledadeACO @lsturdy1 5/ Dr Hansen may seem like a throwback to an earlier time

(the black bag on top of his bookshelf belonged to the old-school doc on a neighboring ranch who inspired him as a child)

but he could also represent the future of primary care.

It's up to us

[Farzad Mostashari @Farzad_MD]

1/ Friends, after 2,600 miles we pulled into the parking lot of Dr Eric Hansen

He bought the land and designed the office. He's going to do some branch cutting on the trees after we leave

His 3 longtime staff and his wife support him

it's *his practice* in every way possible

[Bob Kocher @bobkocher]

Prediction #3: “CMS completes drug price negotiations on 10 drugs by the 9/1/24 deadline” just came true after the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has reached agreements for new, lower prices for all 10 drugs.

https://t.co/OTXIkzZUTy

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[Bob Kocher @bobkocher]

Super proud that the best mental health care is also the most cost effective! Nice job @LyraHealth

[Lyra @LyraHealth]

From day one, the Lyra team set out to create and deliver the best mental health care possible.

Today, unparalleled 3:1 ROI results, validated by @Aon_plc, prove that better clinical outcomes translate directly into exceptional cost-effectiveness. 💰❤️‍🩹 https://t.co/PNuOt5ApcK

[Bob Kocher @bobkocher]

David Stark is a fascinating person and one of the smartest thinkers on population health, how to design smart employer benefits, and a force for good. I loved our conversation -- I hope you enjoy it too!

[Venrock @Venrock]

🎙On a new #RunningThroughWalls episode, @bobkocher speaks with @MorganStanley Chief Medical Officer David Stark about his role, advice for other doctors who want to transition out of practicing medicine, what he’s proudest of and more. Check it out: https://t.co/hq6DjW1C3R

[Lyra @LyraHealth]

Creating an inclusive workplace means supporting diverse employees' mental health. Register for our June 27th webinar: https://t.co/UI0RgTU20P.

Learn how to implement:
🧠 Culturally responsive care
📋 Inclusive benefits and policies
🤝 Effective ERGs and initiatives