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Clear all filters- Milken Institute58 min
The Long-Term Care Crisis: Exploring Innovative Financing and Delivery Strategies
Nora Super, Jeff Huber, Thomas McInerney, Robert Morse, Bob Morse, Tom McInerney
This session analyzes the critical gap between the aging population's long-term care needs and the current fragmented infrastructure, citing the collapse of the private insurance market and insufficient median assets for the "lost middle." Industry leaders and policymakers discuss pandemic-driven operational shifts, including the acceleration of telehealth and managed care models, alongside workforce initiatives to address staffing shortages. The discussion concludes with urgent recommendations for hybrid public-private financing, expanded social insurance programs, and tax incentives to stabilize the sector before the first baby boomers reach age 80.
- Milken Institute56 min
China’s Economic Outlook
Eugene Tang, Eric Chen, Jianguang Shen, Jane Jie Sun
At a panel featuring Trip.com CEO Jane Sun, SoftBank's Eric Chen, and JD Digits Chief Economist Dr. Shen, leaders analyzed the V-shaped trajectory of China's post-pandemic economy driven by $4 billion in relief funds and a strategic shift toward digital "new infrastructure." The discussion highlighted how government-issued consumer vouchers and mandatory bank lending to SMEs have accelerated a 4.5% rise in industrial production while leaving travel and leisure sectors to rebound more slowly alongside the entry of eight million graduates into the job market. Despite supply chain shifts toward risk mitigation, the consensus points to long-term growth anchored in 5G, AI, and the digital transformation of domestic consumption rather than traditional heavy infrastructure.
- Jane Street10 min
Real Numbers – Episode 12, Photographing the Chaotic Marching Band
The episode explores expected value and the linearity of expectation by first applying these concepts to a conditional probability problem involving a haunted forest monster. The instructors update monster type probabilities based on a 4-damage roll to calculate a resulting expected value of 5.5 for the second attack. The session concludes by introducing a problem of the week that contrasts independent choice scenarios with fixed pool distributions to determine the expected number of synchronized rows in a marching band.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
In Search for a Cure: Are We Nearing a Treatment for COVID-19?
Esther Kofa, Meg Terrell, Dr. Tony Fauci, Albert Bourla
The Milken Institute Summer Series concluded by analyzing the U.S. resurgence of COVID-19 infections and the global development of nearly 250 treatment compounds, featuring critical insights from Dr. Anthony Fauci and Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla. Dr. Fauci warned of severe fall surges driven by behavioral shifts while outlining a vaccine timeline with Phase III trials expected to begin in July, whereas Dr. Bourla detailed Pfizer's autonomous mRNA strategy aiming for safety and efficacy data by September. As the organization prepares its 23rd Global Conference for a likely online format in October, these discussions underscored the urgent need for robust public health protocols alongside rapid medical solutions.
- Milken Institute30 min
HealthTech Innovations: Building Tech-Infused Healthcare Systems for a Post COVID-19 World
Jeremy Lim, Jeff Chen, Jonathan Larsen, Yingrui Li, Laura D'Olesi
At the Milken Institute's 11th "The World Post-COVID-19" webinar, experts including representatives from Fullerton Health, Ping'an/Good Doctor, and iCarbonX discussed how the pandemic accelerated the integration of digital health technologies into global healthcare systems. The panel highlighted significant market shifts, such as the reimbursement of telemedicine by Chinese authorities and a permanent behavioral change in patient adoption driven by reduced wait times and advanced AI diagnostics. Ultimately, the discussion underscored the necessity for long-term, collaborative infrastructure strategies to transition from reactive treatment to proactive, technology-enabled health management.
- Milken Institute31 min
The Future of Currency and the Global Financial System - Conference Call Series
John Lee, Dr. Jianguang Shen, Dr. Michael Hasenstab, Dr. William Lee, Laura DeLacy
Milken Institute and global experts convened to analyze the pandemic's dual transformation of health innovation and macroeconomic policy, where central banks have shifted from resolving liquidity crises to addressing a solvency crisis driven by historic deficits and surging savings. The discussion highlighted divergent strategies in digital currency, with China mandating a state-controlled CBDC to dismantle private payment monopolies, while the United States and other nations grapple with private sector experiments like Libra against a backdrop of eroding central bank credibility. Ultimately, participants warned that the "double unknown" of implementing new monetary technologies during aggressive fiscal expansion poses significant leverage risks, particularly for emerging markets with fragile banking systems.
- Milken Institute57 min
Addressing Mental Health Challenges and Access During COVID-19 - Conference Call Series
Melissa Stevens, Jerome Bettis, Dr. Joshua Gordon, Nancy Lublin
Amid a pandemic that has exacerbated pre-existing mental health crises and disproportionately affected women, people of color, and economically vulnerable populations, experts like Dr. Joshua Gordon and Nancy Lublin highlight the "three-headed monster" of virus, quarantine, and economic collapse driving rising anxiety, isolation, and domestic violence rates. To address these surging needs, digital platforms like Crisis Text Line are scaling remote support models while initiatives such as "Embrace Pittsburgh" attempt to bridge the technology gap for underserved students and families. The collective response emphasizes a shift toward accessible, data-driven interventions that combine community mobilization with systemic changes in healthcare delivery to prevent acute reactions from becoming chronic long-term conditions.
- Jane Street8 min
Real Numbers – Episode 02, Always Take the Middle Taxi
This episode of "Real Numbers" reviews the solution to a dog-sitting probability problem, where presenters confirm via both state-transition tables and combinatorial enumeration that the likelihood of securing at least two full nights of sleep over five evenings is exactly 131/243. The series then transitions to a new weekly challenge asking viewers to calculate the probability of finding three consecutive yellow taxis among six cars at a traffic light. Participants are invited to submit their answers to this Metropolis traffic scenario for review in the subsequent broadcast.
- Milken Institute43 min
Philanthropic Responses to COVID-19 in Asia-Pacific - Conference Call Series
Richard Ditizio, Laurence Lien, Binod Chaudhary, Andrew Forrest, Cherie Nursalim, Rich D'Attizio
The Milken Institute convened a global panel of philanthropic leaders and experts to analyze the $8 billion surge in pandemic funding and the accelerating pace of medical research, which now includes 335 tracked treatments and vaccines. Participants examined divergent national strategies from the US to Asia, highlighting specific interventions such as Australia's massive infrastructure investment and Indonesia's triple-pillar approach to economic resilience. The discussion concluded with a unified call to transition from immediate relief to long-term institutional rebuilding through blended finance and collaborative dashboards designed to protect essential supply chains and prevent mass poverty.
- Milken Institute57 min
Life in Isolation post COVID May 27 update
Nora Super, Arianna Huffington, Scott Kaiser, Lisa Marsh Ryerson
Moderated by Nora Super of the Milken Institute, a panel led by Arianna Huffington and Lisa Marsh-Ryerson outlines how social isolation drives chronic disease and mortality while proposing structural reforms to embed social connection into healthcare systems. The discussion highlights scalable interventions ranging from volunteer call networks and intergenerational programs to telehealth expansion, specifically targeting vulnerable demographics like low-income seniors and marginalized adults. Ultimately, the event advocates for a cultural shift that redefines aging as a source of wisdom and demands policy funding to close the gap between isolated individuals and essential community support.
- Milken Institute31 min
North Korea: The Knowns and Unknowns Inside the Hermit Kingdom - Conference Call Series
Laura Deal Lacey, James Crabtree, Anna Fifield, Prof. Robert Kelly, Yasuhide Nakayama, Dr. John Park, Bob Kelly
A specialized panel assessed the fragility of North Korean stability following Kim Jong-un's unexplained absence, citing his deteriorating health and lack of an established successor as critical succession risks. Experts highlighted that while the regime has sealed its borders to prevent a catastrophic health crisis, its economy relies on eroding smuggling networks and a corrupt elite class that prioritizes Kim's survival amidst rising international sanctions. Geopolitically, the analysis suggests Kim is shifting toward unconventional behavior and developing new strategic weapons to maintain leverage, potentially positioning himself to capitalize on a favorable U.S. political environment while China seeks regional stability.
- Milken Institute35 min
How COVID-19 Tests Will Help Reopen America - Conference Call Series
Esther Krofah, Gina Raimondo, Adam Schechter
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo outlined a strategic "SOS" testing framework and a phased economic reopening plan designed to expand daily testing capacity from 3,000 to 20,000 while prioritizing equity for vulnerable populations. LabCorp CEO Adam Schechter detailed the company's rapid scaling of PCR and antibody testing capabilities to 150,000 and 300,000 daily tests respectively, emphasizing high accuracy rates while noting that antibody presence does not yet guarantee immunity. Together, the state officials and industry leaders highlighted the critical role of contact tracing and continued safety protocols in preventing a combined flu and coronavirus surge in the fall.
- Milken Institute46 min
China Opportunities: Insights from Business Leaders - Conference Call Series
Petra Freddi, Donald Lacey, Kai-Fu Lee, Cindy Mi, Don Lacey
The Milken Institute Asia Center hosted the seventh episode of "The World Post-COVID-19" series, moderated by Don Lacey and featuring Kai-Fu Lee and Cindy Mee to analyze the digital transformation in China's education and healthcare sectors. The discussion highlighted how pandemic-driven data surges have accelerated AI adoption, enabling rural learning via virtual tutors and healthcare leapfrogging through diagnostic tools, while noting a strategic investment shift from user-growth models to profitable AI integration in traditional industries. Furthermore, the panelists addressed geopolitical implications, observing that despite intensified US-China competition, China maintains AI self-sufficiency and is prioritizing global expansion in developing markets while advocating for technological over legislative solutions to digital risks.
- Milken Institute33 min
The World Post COVID-19: Silver Linings for Business - Conference Call Series
Laura Deal Lacey, Oriel Morrison, Raj Ganguly, Magnus Grimeland, Chatri Sityodtong, Laura DeLacy
The Milken Institute convened a global webinar series featuring leaders from B Capital, Antler, and ONE Championship to analyze the unprecedented economic and societal shifts driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. These experts detailed how the crisis has halted traditional sectors while accelerating growth in digital health and education technology, prompting entrepreneurs to adopt a "warrior mentality" to secure supply chains and generate employment. The discussion further emphasized that while immediate survival strategies focus on short-term profitability, the long-term outlook predicts permanent structural changes in global governance and supply chain management.
- Milken Institute44 min
The Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Investment - Conference Call Series
Peggy Sito, Hugh Andrew, Stuart Crow, Kenneth Gaw, Abhinav Ram Reddy, Laura DeLacy, Kenny Goh, Abhinav Reddy
This analysis details the severe contraction in Asia-Pacific real estate activity during early 2020, where transaction volumes fell 30% and specific sectors like hospitality and construction faced operational collapses due to pandemic restrictions. Despite current distress, investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic with significant capital reserves poised to deploy once clarity emerges, while institutional players shift focus toward defensive assets like logistics, data centers, and medical facilities. Forecasts suggest a recovery timeline two to three times the duration of the lockdown, with markets possessing strong domestic fundamentals expected to rebound faster than those reliant on tourism and external trade.