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Best podcasts about prior authorization

Latest podcast episodes about prior authorization

AI Lawyer Talking Tech
July 24, 2025 - Legal AI: The New Frontier of Practice

AI Lawyer Talking Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 16:02


Welcome to 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech,' the podcast that explores the profound transformation occurring within the legal world. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept; it is actively reimagining legal services, from sophisticated tools capable of managing multi-step tasks to AI-powered law firms redefining efficiency for private market investors. While firms are quickly integrating AI into workflows for everything from drafting to internal inquiries and even merger support, the technology still faces significant challenges, including the crucial need for AI to automatically understand user context, the risk of AI 'hallucinations' fabricating information, and complex issues surrounding data privacy, bias, and legal liability. Regulatory bodies worldwide are also addressing these complexities, with new action plans and comprehensive laws shaping the responsible development and deployment of AI. Today, we delve into how legal professionals and policymakers are shaping the future of law in this rapidly evolving AI era.Context is king when it comes to AI24 Jul 2025City A.M.Pinsent Masons: Pinsent Masons and ContractPodAi forge strategic partnership to expand AI-powered legal services24 Jul 2025ContractPodAiInitial Reactions to the White House AI Action Plan: Five Things U.S. Businesses Should Know24 Jul 2025Debevoise Data BlogLexisNexis unveils Protégé AI assistant to boost UK legal work23 Jul 2025IT Brief UKContractPodAi Expands Global Team to Power Next Phase of Legal AI Growth23 Jul 2025Legal ReaderIs Your AI Scribe HIPAA-Compliant?23 Jul 2025Health LeadersPartner Who Wrote About AI Ethics, Fired For Citing Fake AI Cases23 Jul 2025Above The LawFrom Data to Decisions: Navigating Privacy and Litigation Risks in the AI Era23 Jul 2025JD SupraReflections on the CALL/ACBD Conference23 Jul 2025In Custodia LegisAI isn't just entering law offices—it's challenging the entire legal playbook23 Jul 2025Yahoo! NewsLitera introduces Lito: The next evolution of agentic AI in legal23 Jul 2025Legal FuturesQ&A with Jen Berrent, Founder and CEO of Covenant23 Jul 2025CityBiz.coNew LSNTAP tools help legal services organizations use data to achieve greater impact23 Jul 2025Florida Bar NewsWhen AI makes mistakes in the courtroom23 Jul 2025DNyuzGetty Images vs Stability AI: The UK court battle that could reshape AI and copyright law23 Jul 2025Tech MonitorDebevoise's AI Subscription Platform (STAAR), Which Helps Clients Fast-Track Their AI Adoption, Featured in Law36023 Jul 2025Debevoise Data BlogThe Attribution Problem: Navigating AI Liability Gaps in Autonomous Systems23 Jul 2025Legaltech on MediumOregon Strengthens Geolocation Data Privacy and Children's Personal Data Protections, Adding to Compliance for Data Brokers and Others23 Jul 2025ProskauerWISeR Model Will Test the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Prior Authorization in Medicare: Key Considerations for Health Care Providers and Suppliers23 Jul 2025Mintz LevinEU & UK AI Round-up – July 202523 Jul 2025King & SpaldingThink While You Are Using AI Coding23 Jul 2025Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PCTexas Joins Growing State-by-State AI Regulation in Enacting Comprehensive AI System Law23 Jul 2025BeneschPodcast - Tips for Maintaining FTC Compliance When Using AI23 Jul 2025Holland & KnightSweepstakes Casino Lawsuits Surge in Alabama22 Jul 2025Daily Caller

Revenue Cycle Optimized
Medicare Fee for Service Meets Prior Authorization

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 17:13


CMS is rolling out prior authorization for traditional Medicare. This Revenue Cycle Optimized panel breaks down what the WISeR model means for providers, how AI is involved, and what steps to take now—whether you're in a test state or watching for what's next.Brought to you by www.infinx.com

Revenue Cycle Optimized
RCM Insights - Preparing for Prior Authorization in Traditional Medicare

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 13:05


As CMS rolls out the WISeR model, prior authorization is expanding into traditional Medicare for the first time. In this internal Infinx discussion, we explore how providers are beginning to respond, where the opportunities lie, and why proactive preparation is key.

Insurance Business Babes
Med Supp Shakeup: Part B Prior Authorization Pilot Program

Insurance Business Babes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 24:14


Understanding the New Medicare Preauthorization Pilot: What Agents Need to KnowIf you're an insurance agent, advisor, or just someone who loves to stay on top of Medicare changes, episode 85 of the Insurance Business Babes podcast is a must-listen. Hosts Joanna Wyckoff and Kathe Kline dive deep into Medicare's new pilot program for prior authorizations on certain Part B services—sparking lots of questions (and a bit of anxiety) among agents and clients alike. Here's a summary and further commentary on what you need to know.What's Changing and Where?This new prior authorization program doesn't signal an immediate, nationwide overhaul; for now, it's a six-year pilot launching in 2026, affecting just six states: New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Washington. Importantly, it targets only specific services, not everything under Part B. As Joanna reassured, “It's not a complete change across the board,” so there's no need to panic—yet".Which Services Are Included?There's a preliminary list of 17 service categories that will require prior authorization, including procedures like knee arthroscopy, spinal fusion, epidural steroid injections, implants for sleep apnea, and expensive wound care products. Many of these (like knee scopes and advanced wound care) have been flagged for possible overuse and abuse in the past.Kathe pointed out how this pilot likely aims to rein in unnecessary spending, similar to how the system already handles powered wheelchairs or certain prosthetics nationwide.Impacts for Agents and ClientsJoanna stressed the need for communication: If you have Med Supp clients in the affected states, you should proactively reach out to prepare them—before they hear from a competitor. It's crucial to clarify that Med Supp plans still can't require their own prior authorizations; the requirement comes from Medicare itself.For now, most “normal” Part B services won't require pre-auth, and providers demonstrating “clean requests” may even earn exemptions. AI programs will help process authorizations, but final decisions should still involve a human touch.Looking AheadThough limited for now, both hosts agreed agents should keep a close eye on this pilot. The landscape could shift significantly if results push Medicare to roll out prior authorizations nationwide. Stay informed, keep your clients prepared, and remember—clear, early communication keeps your relationships strong.This episode is sponsored by ⁠CertifiedMedicareAgents.com⁠. Use the coupon code BABES2024 for a free lifetime BRONZE membership.

Revenue Cycle Optimized
From Fax to Future in Radiology Prior Authorization Workflows

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 26:54


If your prior auths can't start until someone opens a fax, this episode is for you. Learn how automating document capture is streamlining radiology workflows and speeding up approvals from day one.Brought to you by www.infinx.com

Revenue Cycle Optimized
Prior Authorization Reform Pledge and What Comes Next

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 18:39


Major U.S. health insurers have pledged to reform prior authorization processes, aiming to reduce delays and administrative burdens. Join us as we explore the details of this announcement, its historical context, and what it means for providers and patients moving forward.Brought to you by www.infinx.com

Heartland Daily Podcast
Hot Topics—Prior Authorization Shakeup, Gig Worker Health, Heat Wave Dangers & Whole Milk Wins

Heartland Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 44:29


Welcome to another episode of the Heartland Daily Podcast, where Ann Marie Sheber and healthcare economist Devon Herrick unpack this week's biggest developments in health policy:

Health Care News Podcast
Hot Topics—Prior Authorization Shakeup, Gig Worker Health, Heat Wave Dangers & Whole Milk Wins

Health Care News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 44:29


Welcome to another episode of the Heartland Daily Podcast, where Ann Marie Sheber and healthcare economist Devon Herrick unpack this week's biggest developments in health policy:

Intelligent Medicine
Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 28, Part 1: Chili Peppers

Intelligent Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 42:24


“Delay, Deny . . .”— Feds take aim at prior authorizations that block patients' access to care, surgeries, drugs they need; Electrodiagnostic testing with computers—does it add up for diagnosis? Are there non-surgical options for goiters? Chili peppers confer heart, cancer, longevity benefits; Will stem cells deliver a cure for insulin-dependent diabetics? Vitamin C reprograms skin cells to reverse age-related thinning.

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast
Ep. 826 - Declaring war on Prior Authorization rules in Medicare Advantage! To arms...

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 31:05


In the Medicare Advantage Minute we learn how MA plans use prior authorization requirements to help balance the books. This at the expense of patients who are in need of medical treatment for the best opportunity to regain health! Nebraska is taking the lead in the war to make MA plans better for their members. In the Your Medicare Benefits segment we learn how Medicare is likely to cover lymphedema compression treatment items. Do you like to get stabbed? We cover a list of vaccinations recommended for adults. Finally, an advisor known only as "Rusty" takes a question from a couple who are shocked to have been caught by the "Success Penalty" known as IRMAA. IRMAA casts a wide net but there is an appeal process that has shown success in the past. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to  help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

McDermott+Consulting
Prior Authorization Announcement

McDermott+Consulting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 8:57


This week in the Breakroom, Lynn Nonnemaker joins Maddie News to discuss the recent announcement by health insurers to streamline the prior authorization process. Read more in our Regs and Eggs blog post.

Mo News
NYC Mayor Surprise; Iran-Israel-What Comes Next?; Buy Now Pay Later Change; Health Insurance “Prior Authorization” Reform

Mo News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 51:35


Headlines:  – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – NYC Election Results (04:00) – Cease-Fire Takes Hold After Trump Rebukes Israel and Iran (10:00) – Debate Over How Much Strike Set Back Iran's Nuclear Program (14:00) – Kennedy Says Health Insurers Promise to Change Prior Authorization Process (34:30) – Kennedy Denies Lying to Sen. Bill Cassidy About Vaccine Panel (38:20) – Choosing ‘Buy Now, Pay Later' at Checkout Will Now Factor Into Your Credit Score (42:00) – Amazon Bringing Faster Delivery to Thousands of Small Towns and Cities (44:00) – On This Day In History (41:20) Thanks To Our Sponsors: – ZocDoc - Book Top-Rated Doctors  – LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase – Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off day pass – Athletic Greens – AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Saily - 15% off any data plan | Promo Code: MONEWS

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Inside Healthcare's Hottest Topics: Prior Authorization Reform and Smart Tech Innovation with Alan Condon & Laura Dyrda

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 22:33


This episode features Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, and Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare. The conversation covers the latest reforms in prior authorization, hospital financial pressures, rural healthcare challenges, and how smart technologies like AI and ambient listening are shaping the future of patient access and operational efficiency.

The Marc Cox Morning Show
Trump Admin announces insurance prior authorization reform

The Marc Cox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:21


Genevieve Wood, Senior Advisor at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about President Trump and Iran

CCO Medical Specialties Podcast
Quality Improvement in Obesity Care: How to Manage Prior Authorizations for Antiobesity Medications

CCO Medical Specialties Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 27:06


Listen in as Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA; Manish Shah, MD; Martha Grugel, MA, discuss how they manage the prior authorization process for antiobesity agents to improve the quality of their care delivery, including:The information to collect during patient visitsThe available resources to help you submit prior authorizationsThe supporting documents that are often necessary to accompany prior authorizationsHow to address denials and appealsWhen to access manufacturer-based or foundation-based financial assistancePresentersJoseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBAPresidentQ Synthesis, LLCNewtown, PennsylvaniaManish Shah, MDClinical Associate Faculty MS1 PreceptorUniversity of Florida College of MedicineGainesville, FloridaMartha Grugel, MAMedical AssistantWesley Chapel, FloridaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/45P0v8z

The Big Unlock
Transforming Prior Authorization with AI

The Big Unlock

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 24:58


The Big Unlock Podcast · Transforming Prior Authorization with AI – Podcast with Siva Namasivayam He shares how AI is being applied to reduce administrative delays, including the use of generative AI to summarize clinical data and intelligent agents to assist with scheduling and information retrieval processes. The conversation also touches on enabling real-time approvals for a majority of cases, designing algorithms informed by physician input, and navigating the shift to remote work. The discussion offers insight into how technology can address systemic inefficiencies while maintaining clinical oversight. Take a listen.

Moving Medicine
How are states taking up key health care issues? Part I

Moving Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 24:56


Months into the 2025 state legislative sessions, how are the key issues of prior authorization, scope of practice, and physician wellness playing out? What themes are emerging and how are they different than those of previous years?  Led by AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, this panel of AMA Advocacy Resource Center attorneys talks about how the AMA is working with national, state and specialty medical societies to address these key legislative priorities.     ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast
Ep. 819 - What is 6% of 50 million? Recent Medicare Advantage prior authorization refusals!

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 36:06


The Medicare Advantage Minute segment once again illustrates the fact that very few appeals were filed by MA victims of prior authorization refusals. However, the majority of those appeals resulted in reversals of the denials! In "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" we learn how Medicare covers insulin, including the newly created $35 monthly out-of-pocket limit! Moments before recording time a plea for assistance arrived from a victim of the barrage of MA plan brutality that happens to everyone who turns age 65. After hearing a radio interview he decided to emerge from hiding and take a chance on Medicare for the Lazy Man. Finally, How can one appeal a Part D lifetime late enrollment penalty? Just listen to find out! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

AMA COVID-19 Update
AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 12:33


What policies does the American Medical Association support? What does the American Medical Association fight for? What are the biggest struggles doctors face today? American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA COVID-19 Update
How docs help develop medical technology that's speeding up electronic prior authorization

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 18:20


How do you know if something needs prior authorization? Why does prior authorization take so long? What is electronic prior authorization? Discussing how to speed up prior authorization process using informatics in health care, HL7 and FHIR, computerized physician order entry, and more with Viet Nguyen, MD, chief standards implementation officer for HL7 International. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Revenue Cycle Optimized
RCM Insights - Inside Glidian's Push to Modernize Prior Authorization

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 11:30


Glidian, now part of the Infinx family, brings cutting-edge automation to the prior authorization process, helping providers significantly reduce denials and improve cash flow. In this episode, co-founder Ashish Dua shares how Glidian's technology simplifies payer interactions, boosts staff efficiency, and expands patient access across labs, radiology, and emerging care verticals.

Breaking Health
Episode: 172 - Solving Prior Authorization from Both Sides with Jeremy Friese

Breaking Health

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 43:57


In this episode of Breaking Health, guest host Payal Agrawal Divakaran, partner at .406 Ventures, speaks with Jeremy Friese, CEO of Humata Health, about prior authorization and how Humata is helping from “both sides of the fax machine.” Friese also discusses his thoughts on the future of AI adoption, how the regulatory landscape looks, and more. He also shares what the transition between physician to entrepreneur was like, what it's like to found and grow companies, and how to select the right VC partners. Links from this episode:  HealthEdge  .406 Ventures Humata Health  

AMA COVID-19 Update
Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 17:46


Why is relating to patients important? How do you treat brain cancer? What is brain cancer treatment like? What are the benefits of understanding patient experience? AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, shares his personal journey from brain tumor diagnosis through recovery. Dr. Mukkamala discusses how being a patient reshaped his views on health care, the challenges of understanding a cancer diagnosis, the importance of family support—and how these experiences align with AMA priorities like prior authorization reform and addressing physician shortages. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Vanguards of Health Care by Bloomberg Intelligence
Humata Health Plans to Make Prior Authorization a Thing of the Past

Vanguards of Health Care by Bloomberg Intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 43:07 Transcription Available


“We exist to solve prior authorization so patients can get the care they deserve,” says Dr. Jeremy Friese, founder and CEO of Humata Health. Friese joins Bloomberg Intelligence health-care analyst Jonathan Palmer to discuss how Humata’s AI-driven technology is transforming one of health care’s most notorious administrative headaches. They cover how Humata connects deeply into medical records, helps both providers and payers streamline approvals and is expanding into specialty pharmacy. Friese also shares his journey from Mayo Clinic radiologist to serial entrepreneur — and why he believes solving back-office burdens can unlock better patient care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AMA COVID-19 Update
AI in health insurance claims, why prior authorization is so difficult and how AMA fights to fix it

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 12:30


What are the outcomes of prior authorization patients? How do insurance companies use AI? How does prior authorization work? Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, shares key takeaways from the AMA's recent prior auth survey, discusses physicians' concerns about prior authorization in healthcare, how prior authorization negatively impacts employers by reducing employee health and productivity. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Health Innovation Matters
Improving Prior Authorization Workflows and Interoperability with Colin Banas, M.D., M.H.A.

Health Innovation Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 22:50


Michael chats with Dr. Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst. Together, they discuss automating and modernizing prior authorization workflows to speed access to critical drugs; challenges and opportunities in how providers, payers, and pharmacies share medication data and orchestrate prescription workflows across different systems; and advances in AI that can make a real difference for clinicians in practical, measurable ways.

Revenue Cycle Optimized
RCM Insights - Prior Authorization Workflows Still Stuck? How Automation Can Fill the Gaps

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 15:44


Despite advancements in healthcare technology, prior authorization still relies on fax machines, phone calls, and manual data entry. In this episode, Jennifer Glockzin breaks down the daily challenges providers face with TPAs, intent-to-deny notices, and unaffiliated provider referrals—revealing where automation can finally bridge the gaps in patient access and revenue cycle management.

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Solving Prior Authorization with AI: A Conversation with Jeremy Friese, MD

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 7:59


In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Friese, Founder and CEO of Humata Health, joins the podcast to discuss how his company is tackling the complex challenges of prior authorization through AI-driven solutions. He shares insights on the evolving healthcare landscape, the role of technology in reducing administrative burdens, and his advice for entrepreneurs looking to drive meaningful change in the industry.

Montana Public Radio News
Lawmakers consider limits on health insurance prior authorization

Montana Public Radio News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 1:33


Montanans could face fewer hurdles getting their insurance to cover medications and treatments.

Revenue Cycle Optimized
Enhancing Prior Authorization Workflows in Orthopedic Imaging with AI and Automation

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 15:49


Discover how AI and automation are transforming workflow optimization for orthopedic imaging centers. In this episode, Samantha Towler, Ancillary Patient Services Manager from Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance shares insights on leveraging technology to streamline prior authorization, reduce administrative burden, and improve operational efficiency in imaging workflows.

WFYI News Now
Effort to Save Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, Street Camping Bill Dies at Statehouse, Stripped Down Bill to Change Prior Authorization, Braun Threatens to Veto Property Tax Reform

WFYI News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 5:27


Governor Mike Braun is tasking his wife, First Lady Maureen Braun, with keeping Indiana's Dolly Parton Imagination Library program alive. A bill that would have made street camping illegal died in the Indiana House. The Indiana Senate approved a stripped down version of a prior authorization reform bill Thursday. Governor Mike Braun says he'll veto major property tax reform legislation if it doesn't "improve" as the session continues. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Revenue Cycle Optimized
GenAI and Automation in Prior Authorization Strategies for 2025

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 30:47


In this episode of RCM Insights, we explore how GenAI Agents and automation are transforming prior authorization. Jason Adams, President of Ni2, and Navaneeth Nair, Chief Product Officer at Infinx, reveal how providers can use technology to stay ahead as payers scale AI-driven processes.

AMA COVID-19 Update
Physicians and pharmacists work together to improve the prior authorization process

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 12:06


Who is responsible for getting pre authorization? How can pharmacists help doctors? What can the technician do to help expedite prior authorization? Our guests from Geisinger Health System are Kristen Kruszewski, director of pharmacy strategy, Seth Gazes, associate vice president of pharmacy strategy and planning, and Jerry Greskovic, vice president of ambulatory pharmacy services. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Healthcare Americana
Public Shaming Is My Prior Authorization: Julie Baak's Viral Fight for Patients

Healthcare Americana

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 29:09


In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig speaks with Julie Baak, a practice manager at the Arthritis Center in St. Louis, about the challenges of patient access to infusion therapy and the manipulative practices of insurance companies. Julie shares her experiences managing a large number of infusion patients and the burdens imposed by insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers. She discusses the role of social media in advocating for patients and how independent clinics can take back control of healthcare. The conversation highlights the need for reform in the healthcare system and the importance of patient-centered care.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDocSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Julie Baak & STL Arthritis CenterFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN

Bio Eats World
Voice AI: Solving Healthcare's Workforce Challenges with Ankit Jain

Bio Eats World

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 30:03


Ankit Jain, CEO and cofounder of Infinitus Systems, Inc, joins Julie Yoo, a16z Bio + Health general partner, to discuss Infinitus's work in solving one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: workforce shortages. Leveraging LLMs and AI voice agents, Infinitus automates repetitive tasks, such as benefits verification and prior authorization, freeing up human talent for higher-value roles. Ankit reflects on the company's journey—from early proof-of-concept calls to scaling over five million patient-centric interactions—and shares their approach to mitigating the risks of AI errors through layered guardrails. More in "The Opportunity for Healthcare in a Post-LLM World":Super Staffing in Healthcare with Munjal ShahTransforming Clinical Trials with Alexander Saint-AmandPlus:Learn more about a16z Bio+HealthLearn more about & Subscribe to Raising HealthFind a16z Bio+Health on LinkedInFind a16z Bio+Health on X

AMA COVID-19 Update
2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 13:23


What does the American Medical Association do? Are private practices closing? When do Joy In Medicine applications open? What's the new CMS rule on prior authorization? AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, joins to discuss the pressing issues facing physicians like Medicare payment reform, scope creep, prior authorization hassles, and the ongoing crisis of physician burnout. He highlights American Medical Association successes over the past year and how the AMA will fight for physicians and help patients in 2025. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts. 

Medical Rehab Matters
AMRPA Looks Ahead to 2025

Medical Rehab Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 29:09


In our final episode of season 4, we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, with AMRPA's policy team. Our guests are Kate Beller, President of Government Relations and Policy, Troy Hillman, Director of Quality and Health Policy, and Joe Nahra, Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Policy. Read more about AMRPA's Policy Priorities on our website. This episode is hosted by Patricia Sullivan, AMRPA Director of Content & Marketing.

AMA COVID-19 Update
AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 11:05


What does the AMA advocate for? What does the AMA do? Is Medicare reducing payments to doctors? Are there telehealth exemptions in 2025? Todd Askew, senior vice president of advocacy at the American Medical Association, joins from the AMA State Advocacy Summit to outline the AMA's top priorities for 2025. This includes reversing Medicare payment cuts, extending telehealth policies, fixing prior authorization issues to reduce administrative burdens for doctors, as well as continuing grassroots and physician engagement with elected officials to support key healthcare policies. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Speak Up For Your Health
A Insider's Recipe To Navigating Your Prior Authorization

Speak Up For Your Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 43:51


The death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has reignited backlash against health insurance practices, particularly prior authorization rules. This episode explores the parallels between today's outrage and the late 1990s backlash. Archelle sits down with Dr. Lee Newcomer, a fellow former Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealthcare during that era, to share their unique insights. Together, they examine the pros and cons of prior authorization policies and discuss the urgent need for reforms to enhance access to medical care and restore public trust in the healthcare system. Key Takeaways: A Recipe for Navigating Your Prior Authorization Step 1: Have 5-7 days of patience. Step 2: After 5-7 days, call your doctor's and verify that the prior authorization was submitted. Make sure all the info is correct. Step 3: Call customer service and ask for the status of the request. If they don't have an answer, get a commitment on when they will follow up. Mention your intention to contact the Attorney General's Office Step 4: Escalate if there is no follow up within the time promised. Options (you can do all 3) ·     Call the Health Insurance Company CEO and request a referral to the Expedited Appeal Unit ·     Contact the Human Resources Department of your employer ·     Submit a complaint to the Attorney General's office in your state. Here's a link for the AG in each state: https://projects.propublica.org/claimfile/   Don't Forget: Keep your calm and be rationale. You'll get more accomplished that way. If your doctor believes that the medical test or procedure you need is urgent or emergent….don't wait for the prior authorization. Get the medical care you need and if its denied, you can appeal it later. Links: Attorney General Offices in each state State: https://projects.propublica.org/claimfile/ Connect with Archelle ArcHealth Newsletter: https://www.archellemd.com/newsletter Email: SpeakUpForYourHealth@gmail.com Instagram:  https://instagram.com/speakupforyourhealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakupforyourhealth

Revenue Cycle Optimized
Streamlining Insurance Verification and Prior Authorization in PT/OT Practices

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 19:35


In this pre-recorded session, Infinx experts Lora Pada, Prachi Sharma, and Nishant Kakkar discuss the operational challenges PT/OT and orthopedic practices face with insurance verification and prior authorization. Learn how automation and AI are transforming workflows to drive efficiencies and improve practice performance.

An Honorable Profession
Best of 2024: Representative Megan Srinivas Shares Why Government Needs a Doctor

An Honorable Profession

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 35:42


This week, we want to take the opportunity to revisit our conversation with Iowa State Representative Megan Srinivas. She and co-host Ryan Coonerty talk about her journey as the child of immigrants in a small Iowa town, to a life changing visit to Kenya, to Harvard, and back to Iowa to represent disadvantaged communities. They discuss her storytelling strategies to create a middle ground on key issues like abortion and why medical professionals are well-positioned to run for office. Srinivas also explains how she embraces the diverse experiences of Iowans to align her messaging on key policy issues with people's needs. Tune in to learn about her big policy ideas rooted in her unique background and how she balances her medical and legislative duties. Enjoying An Honorable Profession? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content! https://www.youtube.com/@NewdealleadersOrg/ • [01:06] An introduction to Iowa Representative Dr. Megan Srinivas and what motivates her to work in the legislature while practicing medicine. • [05:30] Her work to improve the Prior Authorization policy in the form of a bipartisan bill. • [07:42] A trip to rural Kenya that transformed how she relates to others. • [09:17] Formative experiences that sparked Dr. Srivas's interest in global health and policy. • [13:02] Applying global practices to rural Iowa by adopting a broader interpretation of healthcare. • [16:42] Reframing key policies in order to create a middle ground with those who disagree. • [19:38] Iowa's identity as a Purple State and what it takes to connect with Iowans. • [22:35] Predictions for 2024 and the messaging necessary to move the needle. • [24:45] Advice for healthcare practitioners who might want to run for office. • [26:01] How being a medical professional has helped Dr. Srinivas to build relationships. • [29:23] The dearth of mental health support and facilities in Iowa and what needs to change. • [31:46] Why there is an education crisis in Iowa and how this could be solved. • [33:22] How Dr. Srinivas chooses to focus her energy in order to enact change.

AMA COVID-19 Update
How the AMA fought for docs in 2024 to fix prior authorization, reduce physician burnout and more

AMA COVID-19 Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 4:01


In the final AMA Update episode of 2024, American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger looks back on another year of stories about the work that physicians are doing across the country and how the AMA is fighting to support them.

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast
Ep.+746 - Prior Authorization Denials: Medical care vs. financial accounting

Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 33:42


Have you ever eaten at Bud Harkert's in Omaha? Let us know! The numbers are growing: more participants are being lured and/or forced into Medicare Advantage plans and more participants are falling victim to "care rationing". Forty-six million episodes of denial in 2022 alone! The pervasive effects of our current inflationary trends are illustrated in a review of the Medicare supplement rate increases imposed on participants during recent months. A soon-to-be client refers to me as a "very busy national figure" who may not have time to attend to his concerns in the future. I reassured him that: After he buys the best available insurance from me, like General Eisenhower on D-Day, I would soon become the least important man in his life. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: .https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Revenue Cycle Optimized
How Infinx Uses AI and Automation to Streamline Prior Authorization Workflows

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 16:49


In this pre-recorded session, Yagna Velu dives into how Infinx leverages AI and automation to streamline prior authorization workflows. Learn about the role of system, user-defined, and audit work queues in enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention for processing cases. This is just the first part of his Buyer Enablement session.  We can get another episode of that session in the coming weeks. Brought to you by www.infinx.com

Revenue Cycle Optimized
RCM Breakthroughs with Automation in Prior Authorization

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 14:53


This episode of the RCM Insights series dives deep into the role of automation in streamlining prior authorization processes. Explore how advanced technologies like APIs, RPA, and machine learning transform efficiency, reduce errors, and improve turnaround times, with insights on real-world applications and future innovations in revenue cycle management. Brought to you by www.infinx.com

Code WACK!
Coverage denied: A doctor's fight to save her own baby

Code WACK!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 18:01


This time on Code WACK! Imagine learning that your baby girl has a brain tumor that's causing seizures and disrupting her development, and your health insurance company is denying coverage for the treatment her pediatric oncologist says she needs to survive and thrive? What would you do? Where did one mother turn when repeated health insurance denials delayed time-sensitive treatment to shrink her baby's tumor?  To find out, we spoke to Dr. Eunice Stallman, a psychiatrist in Idaho and clinical faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the University of Washington Boise Psychiatry Residency Program. Her daughter Zoey is two years old now and still undergoing medical treatment. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!  

Revenue Cycle Optimized
Advance Prior Authorization and Eligibility Automation with Intelligent Payor Mapping

Revenue Cycle Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 11:34


In this episode of Revenue Cycle Optimized, Aakarsh Sethi, Senior Product Manager at Infinx, delves into the game-changing advances in Intelligent Payor Mapping automation. Learn how this innovation reduces onboarding times, enhances accuracy, and expands automation capabilities, ultimately transforming the way prior authorizations are processed. Tune in for a glimpse into the future of healthcare automation and efficiency. Brought to you by www.infinx.com

I AM BIO
The Faceless Middleman Between You and Your Doctor

I AM BIO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 26:43


A troubling disconnect between medical expertise and insurance mandates is putting patients' health at risk. Policies like step therapy and prior authorization are forcing individuals into treatments not recommended by their doctors—often with devastating consequences. In this episode, we hear from a patient who endured months of suffering due to her insurer's 'fail-first' requirements. We also talk with a doctor navigating this impossible system and a biotech leader fighting to ensure innovative treatments reach the patients who need them most. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Visit us at https://www.bio.org/

Speak Up For Your Health
Prior Authorization Denied? Get This Key Document

Speak Up For Your Health

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 26:49


Insurance barriers can delay access to necessary medications. In this conversation, David shares his personal journey with osteoporosis, a condition often perceived as a women's disease, and the challenges he is encountering to get the medication he needs. Key Takeaways Men are risk for osteoporosis. It is not just a women's disease. Be proactive: Routine screening for osteoporosis is not recommended for men. So, men with a family history of osteoporosis and/or fractures after minor trauma should proactively request a bone density text, call a DEXA scan Always (always) request a copy of a healthcare denial letter. Don't just accept a verbal communication. Insurance companies are required to put every denial in writing and include the contractual reason for the denial. Share your story with Archelle Newsletter: https://www.archellemd.com/newsletter Email: SpeakUpForYourHealth@gmail.com Instagram:  https://instagram.com/speakupforyourhealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakupforyourhealth