Podcasts about fulcrum strategies

In this episode, we're joined by Ron Howrigon, President of Fulcrum Strategies, who specializes in guiding doctors through the complexities of insurance policies. Ron shares his unique journey from working on the insurance side to advocating for physicians and patients against unfair industry practices. We dive into the challenges of prior authorization, insurance denials, and their impact on physician burnout. Ron sheds light on the incentives driving insurance companies and the reasons behind coverage battles, while offering thoughtful solutions to improve the system for patients and health care providers alike. Among the highlights in this episode: 01:17: Ron explains his career shift from working for major insurance companies to founding Fulcrum Strategies, motivated by his personal experience during his child's birth 03:15: Ron describes the main focus of his work: helping physicians negotiate fair reimbursement terms with insurance companies and address issues like prior authorization 06:04: Ron highlights common problems physicians face, including retroactive denials and patients being unable to afford out-of-pocket costs despite having insurance 08:14: Ron discusses the motivation behind insurance companies' tactics, explaining the profit-driven nature of the industry and how it conflicts with patient care needs 09:49: The conversation shifts to the challenges of managing chronic disease within the insurance system, with Ron explaining the adverse selection and cost issues insurers face 11:01: Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF, shares her personal experience with biologic medication costs, highlighting the financial burden on chronically ill patients 13:46: Ron offers his perspective on potential solutions, including the possibility of universal health care and reforming the insurance industry's approach to prior authorization 15:29: The discussion addresses the need for accountability in the insurance industry, with Ron suggesting that medical directors be held to the same standards as prescribing doctors 18:49: Ron offers a message of resilience and hope, encouraging patients and physicians to continue advocating for policy change and better care 19:57: What our hosts learned from this episode Contact Our Hosts Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org Zoe Rothblatt, Director of Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it actually cost to implement Medicare for All? Several candidates are championing the idea, but is it feasible? What would it do to the economy if we attempted it? What would happen to the demand for care and how would physicians and hospitals respond to such a program? Ron Howrigon of Fulcrum Strategies discusses his take on these questions in this episode.

This week, President Donald Trump became the third president to be impeached by the US House of Representives. Matthew takes a look at what NC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D) and Mark Meadows (R) said during formal debate. Then, papal historians say the new film, The Two Popes, from Netflix does not accurately represent Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Final thought: Was Jesus granted more liberties in his trial than Pres. Trump during the impeachment hearings? One Georgia Congressman thinks so. Last Week with Matthew Handley is sponsored by Fulcrum Strategies. FSDOC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lastweek/message

Happy Thanksgiving and we hope you are having a blessed start to Advent. We are now in Year A in the Catholic Church. In the first segment, Matthew looks back on a fourth of July segment about religious freedom and our liberties here in the US; we should not take them for granted. Then, thanks to the Diocese of Raleigh, Matthew looks at how we should approach advent. This podcast is sponsored by Fulcrum Strategies: 15 Years of superior provider advocates. Call 919 436 3377 or visit fsdoc.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lastweek/message

A California Lawmaker has written a bill to create a government-appointed commission to price-fix physician fees with the intent to control California healthcare costs, improve quality, and increase equity in California’s healthcare system. All objective evidence and experience suggests that government price-fixing of physician fees will accomplish none of those things. Today, I have healthcare economist and President of Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon, in the studio to analyze this bill and the unintended, and potentially disastrous, consequences to California’s patients, physicians, and hospitals.

This is the first installment in a series of podcasts from Fulcrum Strategies president Ron Howrigon devoted to his book, Flatlining: How Health Care Could Kill the US Economy.

On May 4th, the “new and improved” American Health Care Act, aka “TrumpCare 2.0,” was passed in the House of Representatives, and is set to replace Obamacare. Ron Howrigon, the CEO of Fulcrum Strategies and author of Flatlining: How Healthcare Could Kill the U.S. Economy, is back in the virtual studio to discuss “TrumpCare 2: The Resurrection of RyanCare” and how it could affect us all.

Healthcare economist and President of Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon, is back in the virtual studio to discuss the status of Obamacare, and to answer the four-trillion dollar question: Is Obamacare Terminal?

In Part I of this series, healthcare expert, Ron Howrigon of Fulcrum Strategies, explains the broken U.S. health insurance system and why it cannot last.