Healthcare providers are experiencing a massive financial strain brought on by big health insurers.
That’s why we are embarking on a journey to unravel the complexities, challenge the status quo, and find solutions to the economic challenges that have been plaguing physicians, hospitals, and others for far too long.
The Strain is a video podcast hosted by Eliot Listman, CEO of Allia Group and pioneer of a healthcare litigation finance model that challenges insurer underpayments, and Jim Blakeman, an industry leader and passionate advocate for appropriate reimbursement for healthcare providers for over 40 years. The Strain also features influential voices in healthcare and finance.
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This episode of “The Strain: Winning the Battle with Big Health Insurance” features guest Patrick Velliky. Patrick is the VP of Government Affairs for Envision Healthcare, one of the largest hospital-based physician groups in the country.
In this episode, Patrick shares his insights on the impact of the No Surprises Act through the lens of policy, a space in which every problem that exists is the product of an incentive or motivation. Learn how physicians can make a difference by reaching out to their representatives – because every small action cumulatively adds up to equal real change. Discover the challenges physicians face in IDR due to a lack of enforcement mechanisms and payer loopholes, the misalignment of incentives in the industry, and potential solutions to enhance the process of resolving these claims.
Join us for this deep dive into the complexities of out-of-network claim processing and the challenges faced by healthcare providers in the post-NSA world!
This episode of “The Strain: Winning the Battle with Big Health Insurance” features guest Ron Howrigon. Ron is the president and CEO of Fulcrum Strategies, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in payer contract negotiations for physician groups.
In this episode, Ron shares his surprising journey from working for a major insurer to starting a consulting company to help physicians after an eye-opening moment during his son’s birth you won’t want to miss. Ron discusses the challenges facing emergency physicians, including contract terminations and reimbursement cuts, exacerbated by the No Surprises Act. He emphasizes the need for physician involvement in healthcare reform and highlights the perverse incentives in the insurance industry that prioritize profits over patient care.
Discussion of Ron’s books, “Flatlining” and “Clear: Reforming Healthcare to Save the US Economy,” provides further insights into the complex issues plaguing the healthcare system and offers suggestions for reform. The podcast offers a deep dive into the economic challenges facing healthcare and the critical role of emergency physicians in shaping its future.
Join hosts Eliot Listman and Jim Blakeman as they delve into the complex world of emergency medicine economics with Dr. Bob McNamara, chairman of Emergency Medicine at Temple University and a founding member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.
With over 30 years of experience advocating for the rights of emergency physicians, Dr. McNamara provides unique insights into the evolution of emergency medicine, from the early days of physician exploitation to the current challenges posed by insurance companies and private equity.
Through candid conversations and personal anecdotes, this podcast explores the economic pressures facing emergency physicians and efforts we can take to ensure fair compensation for providers and ethical patient care.
Do you have insights into the challenges facing physicians and patients in today’s healthcare landscape? We want to hear from you!
Our video podcast is seeking knowledgeable and engaging guests to join us for in-depth conversations about healthcare economics, with a focus on emergency medicine. Whether you’re an experienced physician, a healthcare economist, a policy expert, or an advocate for healthcare reform, we welcome diverse perspectives and voices to contribute to our discussions.
Join us in shaping the conversation around healthcare economics and advocating for fair and sustainable practices in emergency medicine. Together, we can make a difference! Email elistman@allia.group to get in touch with The Strain Vidcast team.
