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Send a textKurt Hellmann from Energy Smart Eastside stops by to tell us all about often-misunderstood technological wonders known as heat pumps. We also learn how a Kirkland police investigation led to more than recovering a stolen bike, how to get your wellness on at PKCC, when spring and summer recreation registration starts, and what to watch out for when driving this weekend. Plus, we recap the latest council meeting and share exciting upcoming events like the Women in EMS & Fire Workshop, the Kirkland Shamrock Run, Wheels & Reels drive-in movies, and the Kirkland Pitch Competition.Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260305
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Electrification is accelerating across North America. Rebates are expanding. Regulations are tightening. And HVAC contractors are being asked to deliver higher efficiency, lower emissions, and better comfort all at the same time. So where does dual fuel fit in? In this episode of Service Business Mastery, recorded live at AHR Expo, Tersh Blissett sits down with Matt Schlegel and Charles Hurd to break down how dual fuel heat pumps are becoming a powerful solution for commercial and residential contractors. If you're trying to navigate electrification, cold climate performance, rebate programs, and evolving control requirements, this episode gives you clarity and strategy. What You Will Learn in This Episode • What dual fuel heat pumps are and how they operate • The difference between single heat operation and simultaneous heating • Why electrification incentives are driving commercial demand • How dual fuel helps avoid expensive electrical upgrades • Why gas can outperform electric strip heat in extreme cold • How adjustable changeover temperatures impact comfort and cost • How to calculate annual operating costs and emissions impact • How Controls Verification Protocol affects inverter systems • The growing push toward communicating equipment • What AHRI 1380 demand response compliance means for contractors • How manufacturers are using AI to improve troubleshooting and service Timestamps 00:00 Adjustable changeover temperature explained 05:23 What dual fuel solves in commercial applications 08:12 Gas vs electric strip heat in extreme cold 12:24 Utility cost and emissions comparison tool 16:02 How thermostats and changeover logic work 23:39 Brand loyalty after COVID shortages 28:24 Refrigerant transition challenges 33:01 CVP and communicating systems 35:31 Future of proprietary thermostats 40:49 AI in HVAC troubleshooting 44:09 Automation vs AI hype 48:15 How to become a dealer How to become a YORK dealer https://www.york.com/dealers/become-a-contractor Follow the Host and GuestTersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Josh Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Matt Schlegel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-schlegel/ Charles Hurd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesrhurd/ Bosch: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boschhomecomfortgroup/ Connect with Us• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/service-business-mastery • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@servicebusinessmastery • Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/servicebusinessmasterypodcast
Discover why Garden Grove homeowners are switching to tankless water heaters in 2026. We break down installation costs, SoCalGas utility rebates, hidden upgrade expenses, and whether tankless or heat pumps make sense for your home. Suburban Plumbing City: Midway City Address: 14933 Adams Street Website: https://suburbanplumbingoc.com/
Guest Dugan Bridges, writer and producer of new documentary "Blackwater Draw", joins to discuss the real history of Billy the Kid. Discussion of myth vs history, the life of the legendary cowboy, and speculation of his end of life rumors. Day 2 of Epstein hearings with Bill Clinton. Did he take a different approach to working with Congress than Hilary? Discussion of the constant plan to distract, deflect, and deny. Democrats push for a new lawsuit against Trump admin for "tariff rebates". Really?
Canada has changed tack on its climate efforts from a price on carbon and a philosophical view that fossil fuels might be phased out to a more pragmatic policy that embraces energy development while still aiming to meet climate targets. It's a tricky line to walk at any time, but especially while the economy faces a generational upheaval. Host Amanda Lang talks to Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie Dabrusin about industrial carbon pricing, pushing EVs and building out national urban parks.
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Premier Doug Ford announced that the Province of Ontario will be proposing a new rebate to fully remove the 8% provincial portion of the HST for first-time homebuyers on new homes up to $1 million, effective for agreements signed on or after May 27, 2025. When combined with the federal 5% GST rebate, this could save buyers up to $130,000. What does this all mean? How is it calculated? How does it differ from the previous HST rebate already in place for new homes? Who qualifies?Ema speaks for Matthew Patullo, Barrister and Solicitor to get all these answers.Matthew Patullo is a founding Partner at A.P. Romano Legal Professional Corporation. His practice focuses on all areas of real estate, wills and estates, and corporate law matters. Matthew was called to the Ontario Bar in 2015 and has worked with a great breadth of entrepreneurs, first-time home buyers, experienced home buyers, builders, realtors, and mortgage agents and their clients to deliver seamless transaction closings and client-centric service. Legislation being referred on the podcast can be found here: https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/45-1/c-4?view=progressAnd Matthew can be contact directly at mpatullo@aprlawyers.ca.
We break down whether professional sports bettors can truly advocate for responsible gambling, the controversy around cashing out Charlotte Hornets playoff futures, and real strategies for priming betting accounts. Isaac Rose-Berman joins the conversation to give insight into the responsible gaming debate, while Mike and Joey weigh in on whether sharps are sending the right message to everyday bettors. Expect sharp takes, insider tips, and a look at the ethics behind these moves. Hosted by Jacob Gramegna, Circle Back features Mike (Mr. PeanutBettor), Joey Knish, and responsible gaming advocate Isaac Rose-Berman. Together, they dig into the latest sports betting drama, answer listener questions, and provide perspective on controversies shaping the industry today.
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Elias Makos caps off the week with Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil. The federal government announced the return of purchase rebates for electric vehicles. Starting next week, the SAQ will sell a limited selection of U.S. wines and spirits online and at Dépôt stores, at a discount, to clear stock sitting in warehouses. The Winter Olympics are upon us, and there’s already a controversy over the performance enhancing measures some athletes are taking. The scandal is unfolding in ski jumping over so-called “crotch enhancements.”
What happens when you pair clean driving with clean energy? Julian Sale (Motorize EV) and Glenn Garry (Victoria EV Association) sit down to talk EV myths, shifting global trade news, and why charging your vehicle with sunshine might be the smartest move you can make. Solar and EVs aren’t just compatible—they’re unstoppable. Recorded before the EV news or Rebates from Feb 4th, 2026. Stay tuned perhaps we'll update how that is going in relation to solar adoption in a future episode! Powered by Shift & hosted by Chris Palliser, The Solar PVcast is a podcast exploring solar power and the role it plays in improving our lives and our planet. For all your solar, BIPV and energy Storage needs visit shift.caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plus: A former Prime Minster speaks out, Guthrie's plea for the return of her abducted mother, obstacles for Team Canada at the Winter Games, and are you saving enough for retirement. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Industry Minister Melanie Joly; Conservative Labour Critic Kyle Seeback; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Monte Solberg.
Prime Minister Carney is announcing new EV rebates. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says there are some difficult budget choices looming. Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he went to Washington DC to help Canada get a trade deal. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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If you've ever wondered why your deductible feels like a brick wall while insurers tout “savings,” this conversation goes straight to the source. Nathan Kaufman sits down with Mark Cuban to pull apart how PBMs and insurers shape drug prices, hide rebates, and use denials as financial float—while patients and providers pay the price. It's a rare, unfiltered tour through the pharmacy supply chain, medical loss ratio math, and the perverse incentives that keep care costly and complicated.We dig into the real-world fallout for physicians and hospitals: Medicare's stagnant updates, shadow-priced commercial contracts, and the administrative churn that drives independent practices into the arms of health systems or private equity. Mark challenges the industry to think like a startup—publish prices, strip out unnecessary vendors, and pay clinicians more with transparent, fixed margins. He shares why GPOs often inflate costs, how a virtual wholesaler model can save millions on injectables and specialty meds, and what happens when leadership manages silos instead of the whole enterprise.Then we get tactical. Imagine a standardized claim process across payers and a new financing model that replaces premium fights with unlimited HSAs plus government-backed medical loans pegged to Medicare rates. Pair that with direct contracts that pay providers quickly, no prior auth, no denials, and zero out-of-pocket for employees using posted agreements. Add agentic AI to audit thousands of contracts, verify invoices, and stop leakage dimes at a time—and a clearer path emerges: fewer middlemen, faster pay, better outcomes. Along the way, we confront uncomfortable truths about facility fees, subprime patient financing, and why breaking up insurance conglomerates or forcing divestiture of non-insurance assets could restore real competition.If you care about practical reform—transparent pricing, direct contracting, real outcomes data, and technology that kills waste—this is your playbook. Listen, share with a colleague who manages benefits or a hospital P&L, and tell us: where should transparency and direct contracts start in your market? Subscribe for more unscripted conversations that push healthcare toward simpler, fairer, and smarter.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
What happens when someone who's spent decades inside the lighting industry's machinery gets straight to it?In this episode of LytePOD, host Sam Koerbel sits down with Geoff Marlow, a veteran consultant and industry strategist who has witnessed firsthand the seismic shifts reshaping architectural lighting—from the rise of LED technology to the relentless wave of consolidation, private equity takeovers, and the erosion of relationships that once held this industry together.Geoff walks through what he calls TTO—the convergence of talent scarcity, technical complexity, and the shift from products to outcomes—and explains why the industry's failure to address these forces is creating chaos across every layer of the supply chain. He reveals why manufacturers, reps, distributors, and designers are all pointing fingers at each other's margins while missing the bigger picture: the process itself is broken. Projects are treated as linear when they're actually iterative. Relationships are treated as poetry when they need to be built on definitive, measurable trust. And consolidation—whether it's reps buying reps, manufacturers buying manufacturers, or private equity rolling up portfolios—keeps failing because purpose is missing.But this isn't just a diagnosis. It's a call to action. Geoff argues that the industry needs to move from inductive chaos to deductive clarity—starting with outcomes, not guesswork. Those margin dollars aren't owed, they're earned. That partnership isn't owed, it's earned. That enthusiasm isn't owed, it's earned. And that if the industry can't create a shared language, a shared purpose, and a shared commitment to solving problems together, it will continue to eat itself from the inside out.
340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.January was set to be the first month of a new 340B rebate pilot program, marking a seismic shift in how the drug discount program functions. But a flurry of court activity just before and after the new year put a sudden pause on the rebate program and left the future of the rebate pilot in question. Amanda Nagrotsky, vice president of legal and policy with 340B Health, joins the show to fill us in on the latest.HRSA Pauses Rebate Implementation After Court RulingIn late December, a federal court in Maine issued a ruling that temporarily blocks the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) from moving forward with the 340B rebate pilot. HRSA then announced it was pausing the pilot and instructed drug companies to continue providing 340B pricing through the traditional upfront discount model. Nagrotsky says the judge found that hospitals had demonstrated a high likelihood of irreversible harm if rebates went forward.Government Appeals, Then ReconsidersImmediately after the ruling, HRSA unsuccessfully argued to the Maine court and an appeals court that the agency still should be able to implement the 340B rebate pilot program while it appealed the initial ruling. After the courts denied that request, the government agreed to voluntarily dismiss its appeal and said it would reconsider its rebate program approvals. Nagrotsky stresses that it is unclear what this means. It could mean the government might overhaul or scrap the rebate program, or it might issue revised approval notices to better explain the rebates' purpose and address concerns of potential harm to 340B hospitals.Medicare Maximum Fair Price Provisions Still Take EffectDespite the legal questions surrounding the 340B rebate pilot program, new Medicare maximum fair price (MFP) provisions did take effect at the beginning of January for the drugs that would have been subject to the rebates. Nagrotsky says that while 340B still can be used for these drugs, covered entities are not entitled to MFP refunds from drug companies in those scenarios. She recommends hospitals closely track expected MFP rebates to identify any missing refunds for claims that did not use 340B drugs.ResourcesDismissal of Appeal Sets Stage for HRSA Reconsideration of 340B Rebates
Prime Minister Mark Carney framed five years and an estimated $11-12 billion in GST rebate hikes as a 'bridge' to help Canadians in the near-term, as they wait for his policies to transform the broader Canadian economy to pay off. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends the spend, and Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer explains why his party won't 'stand in the way' of the measure — but lays out the limitations on his party's broader pledge for co-operation. Then, Minneapolis Coun. Aurin Chowdhury calls the second killing by federal agents in her city in a month a 'public execution.'
Garrett Melson reacts to President Trump's announcement that he will not impose tariffs on the EU that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1 as he continues to attempt to take over Greenland. Looking over the economy, he thinks the boost in growth from the tax bill will be limited as it favors higher income earners that are more likely to save or invest money than spend. Markets may be “overly sanguine” on the growth backdrop, he argues. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Alabama homeowners are switching to heat pumps in record numbers, but myths about cold-weather performance and noise persist. We talk about the truth behind these misconceptions and examine rebates available in 2026. Learn more at https://engleservicesheatingandair.com/blog/hvac/dispelling-myths-about-heat-pumps Engle Services City: Sylacauga Address: 40300 U.S. 280 Website: https://engleservicesheatingandair.com/
MEET WITH CORPAY SALES DIRECTORS AT NADA SHOW 2026 IN BOOTH 3913W TO LEARN HOW ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES GET CASH REBATES, REDUCE COSTS, SAVE TIME, CONTROL PAYMENTS, AUTOMATE PROCESSES, AND INTEGRATE TO SCALE WITH ANY DMS. This is Automotive Ecosystem on ATI
On this week's live version of Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam examine Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's last budget. Kemp laid it all out in his final 'State of the State' address last week, where he also set his priorities at the start of the legislative session. His budget includes a billion in tax rebates for Georgians, a 20-point reduction of the state income tax, a two thousand dollar check for teachers and other state employees and a new need-based scholarship for those attending Georgia colleges and universities. It also includes nearly 2 billion for new toll lanes on I-75 south of Atlanta, to unclog the interstate, and more money for money for new interchanges on Georgia 316 and local road projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this first episode of Mastering the Hidden Margin, a special series on Build Better Work, host Tony Pericle pulls back the curtain on SPAs—special pricing authorizations and agreements, also known as deviations, chargebacks, ship-and-debit, and invoice verification. He's joined by industry veterans Scott Sinning and Cara DeGraff, who bring decades of experience across electrical distribution, medical supply, high tech, and enterprise rebate/pricing solutions. Together, they trace how SPA programs emerged from messy manual workarounds into one of the most important—and misunderstood—margin levers in distribution.Tony, Scott, and Cara also share their experience to describe what “good” SPA management actually looks like. They explore how digitization, data synchronization, and better analytics can reduce leakage, shrink reconciliation backlogs, and free sales teams from spreadsheet purgatory. If you're responsible for pricing, margin, or channel strategy in a distributor or manufacturer, this episode will give you the language, stories, and mental models you need to start mastering your hidden margin.Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro2:25 - Guests and SPA Highlights10:49 - Problems SPAs Solve16:24 - What is Invoice Verification17:05 - SPAs = Competitive Advantage18:33 - Magnitude of SPAs20:30 - SPAs as a Manufacturer24:31 - Bring Data to the Conversation26:21 - Charge Backs and Price Masking29:23 - Synchronized Data35:50 - ClosingGuests:Tony | tony@profitoptics.com: Tony Pericle is the founder of ProfitOptics and one of the most innovative minds in the distribution industry. With over 30 years of experience—from frontline sales to leading AI-powered transformations—he's helped major distributors unlock hidden margin, optimize operations, and scale pricing strategies. Cara | linkedin.com/in/caradegraff: Cara DeGraff is a VP of Production Management at Vistex and leads a global team that manages all aspects of product management and product education. Since joining Vistex in 2007, Cara welcomes the challenge of solving companies' problems and optimizing their processes through Vistex solutions. Prior to Vistex, Cara worked for both manufacturers and distributors with SAP as their ERP, and across a variety of industries managing and implementing a myriad of business processes.Scott | scott@pricingfordistributors.com: Scott Sinning founded Pricing For Distributors in 2022 after a 30-year career in wholesale distribution with Graybar Electric. As former VP of Pricing Strategy, he knows about the margin challenges and opportunities faced by distributors. His career also included lead roles on ERP and pricing software projects where he learned how to drive successful change at scale.ABOUT BUILD BETTER WORK PODCAST Build Better Work by ProfitOptics is a podcast about the power of technology to transform work and lives with our host Greg Stivers. The show is produced by ProfitOptics, a technology consulting firm that builds software and engineers data solutions to drive business performance for mid-size and enterprise companies. CONNECT WITH PROFITOPTICS ProfitOptics.com Follow us on LinkedIn
The EV market has cooled as incentives like federal tax credits have expired but California governor Gavin Newsom's new budget aims to bring back the state's EV rebate program. To tell us more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
For 25 years, Focus on Energy has helped farmers choose energy-saving equipment that lowers costs and delivers long‑term value. This year, continue improving your farm with solutions backed by decades of savings. Increased Rebates in 2026Focus on Energy is continuing to offer greater rewards for improving the efficiency of your facilities. Take advantage of 25%-30% higher rebates when you upgrade your lighting, heating, or cooling equipment.Contact your Energy Advisor today to confirm which equipment is eligible and start planning your projects. Visit focusonenergy.com/EA-map.NEW Farmer to Friend BonusWhen you tell another farmer about Focus on Energy and encourage them to schedule an on-site energy assessment, you will receive a $100 rebate. If your fellow farmer completes an energy-saving project after their assessment, they will receive a $500 bonus plus any other rebates.Eligibility Requirements:• Available to all agribusiness customers.• Tune-ups and no-cost improvements are not eligible for the Farmer to Friend Bonus.Contact your Energy Advisor with any additional questions or to get started. To find energy advisors like Jessica Mlsna, and learn more about available rebates and programs just go to: focusonenergy.com/agribusiness or call 800.762.7077.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Greg and Rob share some initial reactions around the recent judicial activity affecting HRSA's 340B rebate model. They'll discuss thoughts on the federal court ruling that halted the rebate model from going into effect, and also debate what the fallout could be for manufacturers and covered entities given the lack of a regulated deduplication process for MFP and 340B prices. They'll also discuss some of the preliminary steps hospitals might need to take in response to the CMS OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey. Email us at 340BUnscripted@spendmend.com if you have questions or topics for us to cover!
340B Insight wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our listener survey, and we will enter you in a drawing to win a $100 gift card! To participate, please go to 340bpodcast.org/survey.With monumental movement on 340B rebates, changes in Medicare and Medicaid payments, and evolving audit priorities, 2025 has been a transformative year in the world of 340B. We sit down with 340B Health Senior Manager of Policy and Compliance Rebecca Swartz to chronicle some of the biggest developments of such an eventful year and forecast what to expect in 2026.Rebates Take ShapeSwartz says 2025 will go down as the year that a rebate model shifted from a hypothetical approach pushed by drugmakers into a fully developed model with implementation criteria. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) approved plans for 340B rebate models set to take effect in January for nine of 10 drugs subject to the 2026 Medicare maximum fair prices. Rebates for the remaining drug on that list will kick in April 1. Swartz discusses how hospitals should prepare for this pilot program, which is set to upend decades of established 340B operations and impose intense financial and logistical burdens on safety-net hospitals nationwide.Medicaid, IRA Changes Set To Impact 340B HospitalsThis year also saw massive changes to Medicaid funding as well as Medicare pay changes under the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Swartz says these developments are projected to shrink safety-net hospital margins even further. Renewed congressional focus is putting 340B in a high-profile spot, with potentially significant implications for the program and hospitals in the coming months.2026 Tips for HospitalsSwartz says she's identified two areas as more of a focus for HRSA audits this year: expanded scrutiny of offsite and on-site trial balances and the ways covered entities list shipping addresses. To prepare for possible shakeups in 2026, she recommends that covered entities begin and maintain cross-functional planning across departments and closely monitor denials, delays, and other costs from new rebate programs in addition to monitoring wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) changes and contract pharmacy developments.Resources340B Health Year-in-Review Webinar: 2025 Highlights and What's on the Horizon
In the final session of The Profit Playbook: Ending 2025 Like a Badass, Heather Haro is joined by Julie Crozier, RPh and Amanda Gaddy, RPh of Secure 340B to break down critical changes coming to 340B rebates and Medicare Fair Pricing (MFP) rebates in 2026. This session explains how overlapping rebates work, what changes on January 1, and what independent pharmacies must do now to protect cash flow, margins, and patient access. **Show Notes:** 1. **Introduction** [0:00] 2. **Introduction of Secure 340B Experts** [3:27] 3. **Overview of 340B and MFP Rebates** [7:01] 4. **Detailed Explanation of Rebate Processes* [41:07] 5. **Impact of Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) Decreases* [41:29] 6. **Q&A Session and Additional Clarifications* [43:48] 7. **Final Remarks and Contact Information* [46:11] ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be Apart of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**
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Richmond is scrambling to correct more than eight thousand erroneous tax rebate checks after an audit exposed major oversight failures that now threaten city finances and public trust.—Ready to kill the rat race?Listen, if you're sick of watching other people get rich while you keep grinding for scraps, this is your wake-up call.Right now, everyday people, not Wall Street, not billionaires, not trust-fund babies, are buying property, collecting rent, and stacking cash while you're stuck refreshing your bank app.You can keep working for money, or you can make money work for you.This free "Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing in 2025" will show you exactly how to start, even if you're broke, busy, or scared to death of losing a dime.It's short. It's simple. It's real.Go grab your copy right now before you talk yourself out of it. Start learning how real Americans are building wealth while everyone else keeps punching the clock.Download now: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/freeguide/—Helping you learn how to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/
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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ huge call to axe energy rebates in a new blow to struggling families. Plus, Barnaby and Pauline Hanson finally make it official.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Send us a textCarmine Dalziel, Executive Director of the Kirkland Community Foundation, explains how this month's Ignite Kirkland campaign is one-stop shopping for supporting local nonprofit organizations. We'll also reflect on the new outdoor sculpture exhibit, get to the root of “treebates,” and get hot tips on what to do with used cooking oil. Plus, we'll get a preview of the upcoming Council meeting and hear about upcoming events like the Turkey Trot, Winterfest and the 2026 Pitch Competition.Show notes: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20251113
Dr. Robert Popovian is a pharmacist, and economist with a deep background in research and public policy. In this episode we have a nuanced discussion on policy impacting pharmacy including PBMs, President Trumps Most Favored Nation Executive Order, Rebates, and insurance premiums. Links to resources referenced in discussion: • Pioneer Institute, 340B tool: https://pioneerinstitute.org/340babuse/ • Pioneer Institute, IRA tool: https://pioneerinstitute.org/the-inflation-reduction-act-ira-overview/ • Editorial regarding TrumpRX: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/promise-trumprx-robert-popovian-vskne/?trackingId=dtiG1P%2B%2BSDq6adLfFeEbeg%3D%3D • Pioneer Institute, IRA report: https://pioneerinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Prescription-Drug-Price-Controls-06252025.pdf • GHLF tool, Impact of Accumulators and Maximizers on Premiums: https://cutt.ly/Rr9Di7Vf • Conquest Advisors website: https://conquestadvisors.godaddysites.com/
In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, host KJ interviews Mark Mincy, Chief Commercial Officer at US RX Care, about the hidden complexities and conflicts of interest in the pharmacy benefits industry. Mark shares how his company is disrupting the status quo by demanding transparency, eliminating conflicts, and helping employers reclaim millions in savings. The conversation uncovers the tangled web of PBMs, rebates, and the urgent need for legislative and technological change. Key Takeaways: The PBM System is Riddled with Conflicts of Interest [2:34]Mark explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and consultants often act in their own financial interest, not the employer’s or patient’s, leading to inflated drug costs. Rebates and Purchasing Contributions Inflate Drug Prices [8:59]The system of rebates and retrospective payments to PBMs can account for up to 80% of a drug’s cost, forcing manufacturers to raise prices and employers to pay more. Transparency and Fiduciary Duty are Essential for Reform [21:37]Mark’s company, US RX Care, operates with complete transparency, passes back all rebates, and offers per-member-per-month guarantees to eliminate guesswork and conflicts. Employers and Consumers Can Take Action [33:34]Mark recommends joining healthcare purchaser coalitions, hiring ERISA attorneys, and demanding non-conflicted consultants to protect interests and drive industry change. Quote of the Show [31:27]:"Everything's intertwined. You want to move and do the right thing. These employers are between a rock and a hard place, so I do think some legislative action needs to occur." – Mark Mincy Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Mark Mincy: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mincy-a185497 Company Website: https://us-rxcare.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week, we dive into a scandal surrounding a campground that revoked lifetime memberships, sparking questions about the reliability of such offers. We also discuss the current state of Thanksgiving travel amid airline issues and potential impacts on road traffic. Plus, we take a look at the National Weather Service's seasonal outlook for the winter and how it might affect camping plans. *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors: * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com *Visit https://www.lectricebikes.com to get holiday deals on the new Lectric XP4! *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Introduction 06:33 Thanksgiving Travel and FAA Issues 14:22 National Weather Service Winter Outlook 18:58 Lifetime Membership Scandal at Roaring Run RV Resort 42:11 NorCold Bankruptcy and Industry Trends 47:41 Rebates from Grand Design and Alliance 50:40 Groundbreaking Frustration 56:51 Celebrating a Special Birthday 59:09 Conclusion and Farewell
On this episode of Right On Radio, your host dives into a mix of breaking political news, media critique, and spiritual reflection. Opening with the show's signature Word on Word segment, the host contrasts Psalm 139:23 with Isaiah 1:18 and invites listeners to choose which scripture resonates most. The episode moves quickly into current events: a report that former President Trump plans to rebate at least $2,000 per American from tariff revenue and his proposal for 50-year mortgages — with discussion on what those moves could mean for everyday Americans, debt, and the future of the Federal Reserve. The host then turns to the noise in mainstream and alternative media, calling out what he calls a “soap opera” among high-profile conservative voices — including Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, and Nick Fuentes. He assesses each figure's faith, motives, and authenticity, offers personal takes on their influence and tactics, and cautions listeners to avoid getting lost in gossip and scandal-driven content. The conversation touches on antisemitism, online propaganda, and the personal costs of speaking out. Throughout the episode, the host reflects on spiritual themes: wisdom, repentance, and what true faith looks like in public life. He encourages listeners to seek scripture, to be discerning, and to prioritize time with the Lord over following media drama. The episode closes on a hopeful note — mentioning a popular secular song's message about grace and light — and a reminder that, according to the host, a tariff rebate could mean at least $2,000 per person on the way for Americans. Be loved, be blessed, and be like the Bereans: test and believe. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically? Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com and click learn more. Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres speaks with Paul Cecil, VP of Strategy at reAlpha (NASDAQ: AIRE), about an AI-powered, end-to-end homebuying platform that unifies brokerage, mortgage, and title. Cecil explains how reAlpha's model drives efficiency and shares savings back to buyers—resonating especially with veteran and repeat buyers—and outlines plans for multi-state expansion and a seamless “one-person” Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres speaks with Paul Cecil, VP of Strategy at reAlpha (NASDAQ: AIRE), about an AI-powered, end-to-end homebuying platform that unifies brokerage, mortgage, and title. Cecil explains how reAlpha's model drives efficiency and shares savings back to buyers—resonating especially with veteran and repeat buyers—and outlines plans for multi-state expansion and a seamless “one-person” Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Between new developments on a rebate pilot program, discussions of possible cuts to Medicare payment for 340B drugs, and new action in states nationwide, this fall has been a jam-packed season for 340B. We sit down with 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni to break down the latest.Questions Remain About January's 340B Rebate Pilot After the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) released 340B rebate pilot program guidance over the summer, all nine manufacturers of the 10 drugs subject to Medicare price caps applied to HRSA to implement rebates for the drugs starting in January. Testoni says we expect to find out which plans are approved in early November, as drugmakers need to give eight weeks of notice so covered entities can prepare for the change. Testoni says questions remain about the rebate pilot, but information that the drugmakers' rebate vendor has released so far provides enough detail for hospitals to start preparing for both rebates and price caps.Potential Medicare Cuts Expected To Target 340B HospitalsEarlier this year, the Trump administration released an executive order directing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to survey hospitals on drug acquisition costs with the goal of using the results to set payment rates for Medicare Part B drugs starting in 2027. Testoni says she is concerned the proposed survey will lead to CMS targeting only 340B drugs for cuts that could bring payment rates down to actual acquisition costs, which would be a steeper cut than what the agency imposed during the first Trump administration.States Keep Moving on Contract Pharmacy Protections, 340B MandatesNearly 20 states have contract pharmacy protection laws in place and a small number of drugmakers have sued to block all these statutes. But Testoni says so far, courts have denied those requests and the laws have stayed in effect despite significant opposition advocacy by drugmakers. An increasing number of states also have enacted laws requiring 340B hospitals to report substantial data on their 340B costs and savings, and some are looking to limit how hospitals can use those savings.Resources:Senate Hearing Features Both Bipartisan Support for 340B and Calls for ReformsRead Our Comments on CBO's 340B Growth ReportReview Our 340B Rebate Pilot and IRA ResourcesBeacon Shares New Details on 340B Rebate Pilot Implementation
In this insightful conversation, Luke Gunderson and Stephanie Zimmerman share how pharmacy owners can use the 80/20 rule to simplify patient care, reclaim their time, and grow profits — without burning out. Drawing from real pharmacy experiences, they reveal how focusing on the vital 20% of patients and opportunities delivers 80% of the results. Luke and Stephanie discuss how flexible dosing becomes a practical tool in that strategy — improving adherence, creating better outcomes, and turning patient care into a powerful profit lever. **Show Notes:** 1. **Introduction** [0:00] 2. **Introduction of Guests and Initial Questions** [4:00] 3. **Overview of Real Value RX** [8:01] 4. **Explanation of Flexible Dosing* [9:47] 5. **Addressing Concerns About Audits and Rebates** [13:06] 6. **Strategies for Implementing Flexible Dosing** [23:07] 7. **Practical Examples and Next Steps** [29:21] 8. **Conclusion and Final Remarks** [34:19] ----- #### **Becoming a Badass Pharmacy Owner Podcast is a Proud to be Apart of the Pharmacy Podcast Network**
Scammers offering inflation rebates could end up deflating your savings account. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau has more on Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® for WBBM Newsradio.
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Send us a textJohannes Bonin, Executive Chef at L'Experience Paris, shares tales spanning from a London Michelin-star kitchen to Dubai's pastry scene, and why he chose Kirkland for his latest culinary adventure. Plus, Houghton Beach reopens, Harvest Festival fun, Fringe Festival kicks off, and a new tool called Rep'd makes it easier to get answers from your City. Learn how to snag a $500 tree rebate, what's coming up at Council, free CPR training, fire safety tips, and fall events you won't want to miss! Show note links: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20251002
Paul Cecil of ReAlpha shares how AI, commission rebates, and acquisitions are disrupting home buying—and what it means for buyers and investors.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Paul Cecil, President of ReAlpha (NASDAQ: AIRE), to discuss how his company is transforming real estate through AI and innovative business models.Paul explains how ReAlpha offers up to 80% of the buy-side commission back to buyers, why technology can make homes more affordable, and how acquisitions are helping them build an end-to-end home buying platform.Here's what you'll learn in this conversation:How AI assistant “Claire” helps homebuyers search, ask questions & compare propertiesWhy ReAlpha passes up to 80% of commissions back to buyersHow commission rebates can lower interest rates, fund closing costs, or even buy furnitureThe impact of the NAR lawsuit on real estate commissionsWhy 86% of renters can afford to buy (and how ReAlpha helps them get there)Current market challenges: record-high prices, aging buyers, and affordability crisisHow acquisitions in mortgage, title & tech build a seamless buyer experienceLessons from going public on NASDAQ and pivoting business modelsWhy investors should embrace tech instead of ignoring it