Podcasts about health insurers

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First, a new California law is now requiring health insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations. Then, dozens rallied downtown outside of the federal courthouse. Next, we tell you what goes into a wildfire prevention inspection. Finally, Fil-Am Creator Con sees huge growth in year two.

Why don't more big payors in healthcare embrace plant-based eating?

Aug. 15, 2025- State lawmakers approved a handful of new health insurance mandates this year, including bills dealing with inhalers and speech therapy, but insurers say these well-intentioned efforts won't result in lower costs. New York Health Plan Association President & CEO Eric Linzer explains how insurers determine what they cover and argues that policymakers should focus on the underlying cost of treatments.

It's nearly impossible to discuss the private health insurance landscape in America without referencing the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December.The shooting unleashed a wave of antipathy directed at insurers and brought deep-seeded, longstanding grievances against these for-profit health entities to the fore.In the intervening months, UnitedHealth Group and the broader insurer class have suffered significant damage not only to their respective bottom lines, but also their corporate reputations.Given the current state of play, we wanted to hear how medical marketers are navigating this uniquely challenging situation.Reporter Heerea Rikhraj speaks with Shannon Langrand, CEO of her namesake agency, about how health insurers are being marketed in 2025 as well as what challenges are lingering in the payer space.For our Trends segment, we parse through the Sarepta Therapeutics saga and pull out some key takeaways. Step into the future of health media at the MM+M Media Summit on October 30th, 2025 live in NYC! Join top voices in pharma marketing for a full day of forward-thinking discussions on AI, streaming, retail media, and more. Explore the latest in omnichannel strategy, personalization, media trust, and data privacy—all under one roof. Don't wait—use promo code PODCAST for $100 off your individual ticket. Click here to register! AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket! Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.Music: “Deep Reflection” by DP and Triple Scoop Music.

Today, Scott discusses the increased political and economic tensions on the largest insurance companies in the U.S., including Elevance and UnitedHealth.

Today, Scott discusses the increased political and economic tensions on the largest insurance companies in the U.S., including Elevance and UnitedHealth.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports health insurers promise to improve coverage reviews that prompt delays and complaints.

May 14, 2025 - Lev Ginsburg, executive director of the New York State Conference of Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, makes the case for legislation promoting hospital cost transparency and increasing prescription drug purchasing options.

Insurers are cutting benefits on health plans as they hike the price of premiums, meaning that customers are now getting less value for their money.Meanwhile, the government's take from taxes on home energy and motor fuels has topped €4bn for the first time, with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD accusing the government of “cashing in” on the cost-of-living crisis.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent spoke to Matt on Wednesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Joseph Zazzera, director, and Jon Housel, senior financial analyst, both of AM Best, discuss a new Best's Market Segment Report that finds capitalization and liquidity remain strong, but the segment faces several earnings headwinds.

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Health insurance companies aren't in the business of keeping people healthy—they're in the business of making money. And that means they'll go to extreme lengths to deny valid healthcare claims, sometimes with devastating, even fatal, consequences for the people they insure. We all know the system is broken, but journalists T. Christian Miller and Patrick Rucker have uncovered just how deep the rot goes in their exposé Not Medically Necessary. This week, Adam sits down with Miller and Rucker to discuss their shocking findings and whether there's any hope of escaping the nightmare of for-profit healthcare.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John McDonough of the T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Paul Hattis of the Lown Institute interview Lora Pellegrini, president of the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, to discuss healthcare affordability, regulation, and legislative efforts in Massachusetts. They cover prescription drug pricing, hospital accountability, and the future of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting Massachusetts as a leader in healthcare reform.

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Some insurers are denying mental health treatment when they deem the patient has started to improve. A ProPublica investigation shows that the level of improvement is hard to measure, and the guidelines insurers are using to make these decisions do not always match mental health providers' standards of care. Reset gets the story from ProPublica reporter Duaa Eldeib. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with Nvidia in correction territory, down more than 10% from its 52-week high and flat over the past six months. When will the stock hit bottom? A different story for Tesla: Shares hit a fresh record high on an upgrade from Mizuho. The anchors reacted to President-elect Trump's comments about lowering drug prices and cutting out the "middleman," which weighed on shares of pharmacy benefit manager operators UnitedHealth, Cigna and CVS Health. Also in focus: Stocks under pressure ahead of Wednesday's Fed rate decision, Pfizer rises on 2025 forecast, Alphabet's quantum leap. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Dr. Bryan Ardis is a healthcare whistleblower and the author of the bestselling book "Moving Beyond the Covid-19 Lies: Restoring Health and Hope for Humanity”. Doctors say dealing with health insurers is only getting worse

The shocking shooting death of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive in Midtown Manhattan prompted a public outcry about the problems with the nation's health care system, as stories of delayed and denied care filled social media. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump continues to avoid providing specifics about his plans for the Affordable Care Act and other health issues.Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Francis Collins, who was the director of the National Institutes of Health and a science adviser to President Joe Biden. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: KFF's “Medicare Spending was 27% More for People Who Disenrolled From Medicare Advantage Than for Similar People in Traditional Medicare,” by Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Alex Cottrill, Nolan Sroczynski, and Tricia Neuman. Alice Miranda Ollstein: CNN's “Most Women in the US Aren't Accessing Family Planning Services, Even as Abortion Restrictions Grow,” by Deidre McPhillips. Sandhya Raman: Stat's “Spending Less, Living Longer: What the U.S. Can Learn From Portugal's Innovative Health System,” by Usha Lee McFarling. Rachel Cohrs Zhang: ProPublica's “‘Eat What You Kill,'” by J. David McSwane. Visit our website for a transcript of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO put a violent point on the frustration and rage some Americans feel toward health insurance companies. But insurers are just one piece of America's broken and expensive health care system.Guest:Aaron Carroll, CEO, Academy HealthLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

P.M. Edition for Dec. 10. The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed hostility online, and it is making health insurers worried. Wall Street Journal reporter Anna Wilde Mathews explains why people are angry and what executives are doing to protect themselves. And a judge blocks a $20 billion merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons. Plus, now that IPOs have lost their sheen, the heads of young companies are turning to tender offers as a way to reward early employees and investors, says WSJ U.S. capital markets reporter Corrie Driebusch. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shares of Alphabet surging as Google unveils a ‘breakthrough' quantum computing chip. What it means for the future of coding, and the areas of tech that could benefit. Plus A spotlight on the health insurance space, as the suspect in the UNH CEO murder investigation heads to his first court appearance. The latest details on his motives, and how it could all impact other players in the health insurance space.Fast Money Disclaimer

Have you ever had your insurance company deny payment for your claim?Have you ever had your insurance company stall or deny a pre-authorization?How long did it take to get the authorization for the medication you've been using to keep yourself alive for the past few years? Was it maddening?During the next edition of Monitor Mondays, physician and attorney Dr. John K. Hall will examine the frustration that modern health insurance has become – especially in the context of the recent fatal shooting of a prominent health insurance chief executive officer (CEO).Broadcast segments will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Legislative Update: Adam Brenman, senior healthcare legislative affairs analyst for Zelis, will report on current healthcare legislation.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.

New York authorities have been releasing updated security camera images of the suspected killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO earlier this week. While the shooter remains at large, social media posts in response are largely voicing frustration with health insurance companies. And now, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has rolled back a highly-criticized change in policy regarding anesthesia. Also on this morning’s show: What’s it like being a medical illustrator?

New York authorities have been releasing updated security camera images of the suspected killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO earlier this week. While the shooter remains at large, social media posts in response are largely voicing frustration with health insurance companies. And now, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has rolled back a highly-criticized change in policy regarding anesthesia. Also on this morning’s show: What’s it like being a medical illustrator?

VHI has announced it will increase the price of its health insurance plans for the second time this year. It follows a similar price increase announcement from Laya Healthcare.Dermot Goode, head of the Healthcare Division at Lockton Insurance Brokers, joins The Last Word to explain what's going on in the private health insurance market.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare, discusses the increasing trend of health insurers becoming providers of care services. Tune in to hear about key developments and what this shift means for the future of healthcare.

This time on Code WACK! How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the second of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.

This time on Code WACK! How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the first of two episodes with Stanich-Prince. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for more!  

This time on Code WACK! How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the second of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.

Broadcast of a PNHP hosted a webinar highlighting the many ways that health insurance corporations harm seniors in so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans—from limiting their choice of doctor, to demanding sky-high out-of-pocket payments, to outright denying care.

Taking Advantage How Corporate Health Insurers Harm America's Seniors 2024 - 06 - 24 by Forward Radio

When 29-year-old Deepa delivered a healthy baby boy six months ago, she thought her health insurance would cover her hospital expenses. But unfortunately, it barely covered 1/3rd of the Rs 1 lakh bill. So she ended up using her corporate health insurance that offered a higher limit. And this isn't a one off. The Ken spoke to 13 women from six different cities who delivered babies in the last couple of years. Most of them had experiences just like Deepa. Seven of them said they got their maternity expenses covered by corporate health insurance, either their own or their spouses. And that's despite having their own personal health cover in place. Luckily for Deepa and the seven women we spoke to, they had some form of corporate health insurance in place. But in a country like ours, that's a luxury. Only about 200 million out of the 1.4 billion citizens of this country have access to it. That's pretty abysmal. In this episode, we delve into what health insurers have against pregnancies. Tune In. 

Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation that allows primary care physicians to order tests and certain medications without seeking prior authorization from a health insurance company — a process many doctors say can delay treatments. Insurers said the bill would lead to rate increases.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked health insurance companies to offer their products to everyone, regardless of their age. Until now, health insurance was readily available for anyone up to the age of 65, with companies under no obligation to cover those older. But now IRDAI has said insurance firms can extend their health coverage to everyone regardless of their pre-existing medical conditions. Both these changes are part of a wider set of reforms under the long term goal of “Insurance for All by 2047”, and they have mostly been welcomed as a positive development. But there is always the fine print, and questions remain about how these measures will pan out in real life. Health coverage tends to get more expensive with age. Will senior citizens be able to afford the packages designed by private insurers? What do the norms say regarding the ‘waiting period' for pre-existing conditions? And will these measures be enough to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenditure, which is one of the highest in the world in India? Guest: Professor T Sundararaman, a public health expert, who has served as Executive Director of National Health Systems Resource Centre and as Dean and Professor at the School of Health Systems Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu. Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.

The IRDAI has reduced the moratorium period that makes claims incontestable on the grounds of failure to disclose pre-existing diseases from eight years to five years, effective April 1. Likewise, shorter waiting period for pre-existing illnesses means that policyholders will have to wait for three, instead of four, years for their declared pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or hypertension to be covered, says Bhabatosh Mishra, Director, Claims, Underwriting and Product Niva Bupa Health Insurance. Tune in to Simply Save for details.

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AM Best Senior Director Sally Rosen and Director Joseph Zazzera review a new Best's Market Segment Report that finds the U.S. health segment is likely to thrive in 2024, despite several headwinds.

Jason Hopper, associate director, AM Best, discusses a new Best's Special Report that finds that insurers continue to appreciate the cost/benefit improvements from outsourcing investment management.

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In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar, talks to Jennifer Ahrens Cawley, first female president and CEO of the Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers (TALHI). Want more information on a career in the insurance industry and their upcoming foundation? Visit https://talhi.memberclicks.net/home

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Let's examine health insurance, coverage gaps, and the role of Medicare Advantage in the future of healthcare. In this episode, Sachin Jain talks about the state of healthcare, insurance, and the Medicare Advantage program. He explores SCAN's journey to Medicare Advantage, highlighting benefits and concerns while emphasizing the need for improved regulation, ethical leadership, and addressing healthcare professionals' burnout, expressing optimism for positive change. Tune in to learn more about the complexities of balancing costs and quality in healthcare! Learn more about the Institute of Healthcare Improvement on its website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New policies and heightened competition are making payers re-consider their identities and roles in the health care industry. In this episode, Rachel (Rae) Woods invites health plan experts Mallory Kirby and Sally Kim to talk about why payers are positioning themselves as health solutions companies, the strategic moves in play, and why diversification may be necessary for survival. Radio Advisory is produced by Advisory Board, a division of Optum, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. Links: [Webinar] Understanding the evolving health plan identity [Webinar recording] How health plan identity is evolving

Why don't more big payors in health care embrace plant-based eating?

The Supreme Court's ruling on the EPA alters the Biden Administration's climate strategy. Health insurers must now publicize the prices they pay hospitals and doctors' offices for services. And, the trial in Russia that will decide Brittney Griner's fate is underway. The WNBA star has been detained for more than four months.