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In this episode, Rhonda Randall, DO, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare, Commercial Business, Board member of the United Health Foundation, discusses findings from the America's Health Rankings 2026 Senior Report, highlighting encouraging gains in preventive care and physical activity alongside rising concerns around drug deaths, suicide, and food insecurity among older adults.
Few physicians ever experience healthcare from the perspective of a health plan, but Jacob Asher, MD, is an exception. A former ENT surgeon with Kaiser Permanente, Asher shifted gears in 2008 to pursue a career in commercial health plan management. Over the next 14 years, he served as California Commercial Market Medical Director for Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Today, he shares his expertise by mentoring students in Stanford University's Master's Program in Medical Informatics. In this conversation with host Michael Sacopulos, Asher pulls back the curtain on commercial insurance — from how contracts are structured, to who holds pricing power, why behavioral health has been siloed, and what AI might finally be able to fix in a system long defined by friction and misaligned incentives. Asher also shares how serving on Kaiser Permanente's Medical Group Board of Directors helped prompt his move from surgery into health plan leadership. He also discusses the role of AAPL (then ACPE) in preparing physicians for non-clinical career paths. Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership at www.physicianleaders.org.
Lester Holt reports on the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the investigation into accused shooter Luigi Mangione, revealing exclusive new details and insights. Andrea Canning and Lester Holt go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline' Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4fBVkxV Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pNeacNIyjg5BgJqCff5C3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"We try to take sustainability to every aspect of what we do, because when you build a company, you have impact." —Karen Behnke In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine sits down with Karen Behnke, a serial wellness entrepreneur and a true pioneer in the clean beauty movement long before it became mainstream. From co-launching Goop Beauty with Gwyneth Paltrow to being recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the most innovative entrepreneurs, Karen's journey is anything but ordinary. But this conversation goes deeper than accolades. Karen shares the moment everything shifted—when she realized that despite her background in wellness, she had never questioned what she was putting on her skin. That realization sparked a mission to challenge the beauty industry and rethink how products are made, sourced, and experienced. You'll hear how her work now blends organic farming, biotech innovation, and sustainability, including growing rare grapes on her own certified organic vineyard and developing plant-based exosome technology. It's a powerful look at how beauty, health, and the planet are more connected than most of us realize. This episode is for anyone curious about what's really in their skincare—and what it means to choose better. In this episode, we cover: • The turning point that changed Karen's view on the beauty industry • Why clean beauty is about more than just ingredients • The connection between farming, skincare, and environmental impact • How innovation is shaping the future of beauty • What consumers should start paying attention to today • If you've ever wondered what you're really putting on your skin, this conversation will shift the way you think.
The Authentic Edge: Human Creativity and the AI Frontier with Aaron RyanIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Aaron Ryan, the prolific author of the Dissonance, Talisman, and The End Sagas, to explore the critical role of human nuance in a business landscape increasingly dominated by automated systems. Aaron, a multimedia entrepreneur who has published nearly 50 books across multiple genres and serves as a premium voice actor for brands like UnitedHealthCare, shares his perspective on why synthetic generation cannot replicate authentic human connection. This conversation offers a strategic framework for creative entrepreneurs, corporate content directors, and brand strategists who want to future-proof their operations by anchoring their messaging in true, un-copyable individuality.The Architecture of Authenticity: Leveraging Human Nuance Against Automated SprawlRelying entirely on generative artificial intelligence for brand messaging, audiobooks, or corporate content creates a dangerous commoditization trap where an organization's voice sounds exactly like its competitors. Aaron Ryan explains that while algorithms are trained to predict the most statistically probable next word or note based on historical data, they lack the capacity for spontaneous subtext, emotional timing, and authentic lived experience. In high-stakes B2B multimedia and commercial narration, professional voice talent brings subtle breathing patterns and precise inflections that build instant psychological safety and brand credibility with listeners. Furthermore, human creators possess the unique ability to process live, real-time direction during recording sessions—collaborating dynamically to pivot tone, pacing, and emphasis on the fly to meet strict corporate objectives that rigid algorithmic models simply cannot match.Escaping the operational burnout that plagues high-volume content producers requires a disciplined framework of "creative offloading" and systemic workflow diversification. Many founders and authors find themselves trapped by creative blocks because they attempt to pigeonhole their production into a single aesthetic or industry vertical. True scalability is unlocked when an enterprise treats creative diversity as an asset-backed portfolio, mapping out various concepts and capturing raw ideas in a central depository before they are lost to operational noise. By allowing workflows to remain fluid and moving across different formats or genres, corporate creators preserve their cognitive agility and significantly expand their market reach, establishing a natural hedge against shifting algorithmic trends or regional audience fluctuations.Sustaining a premium brand footprint over multiple decades demands that leadership treat technology as an automated assistant rather than an executive replacement. When a business chooses short-term cost cutting by deploying synthetic voices or generic copy for customer-facing touchpoints, it risks long-term talent attrition, lower customer engagement, and a severe erosion of trust. Aaron emphasizes that true longevity belongs to organizations that build strict boundaries around their intellectual property and aggressively cultivate their proprietary points of view. By dedicating strategic downtime to personal development and authentic life experiences, leaders ensure their operational capacity remains charged. The future of market authority does not belong to those who output the highest volume of automated noise, but to those who methodically protect the unique, irreplaceable human element behind their enterprise.About Aaron RyanAaron Ryan is a highly successful independent author, voice actor, and multimedia professional known for his sweeping speculative fiction, including the Dissonance, Talisman, and The End Sagas. With nearly 50 published works spanning science fiction, thriller, poetry, and children's literature, Aaron has established himself as a versatile force in modern independent publishing. He is also an accomplished voiceover artist whose distinct, commanding delivery is featured by major corporate entities and national campaigns across the United States.About authoraaronryan.comauthoraaronryan.com is the central digital hub for Aaron Ryan's literary catalog, voice acting portfolios, and independent creative ventures. The platform provides readers, editors, and media production companies with direct access to his extensive collection of sci-fi sagas, dystopian thrillers, and commercial voice reels. Through his consulting resources and updates, authoraaronryan.com serves as an educational ecosystem for independent creators looking to master the business side of art, voice production, and multi-genre portfolio development.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeAaron Ryan Official Website: authoraaronryan.comKey Episode HighlightsThe Creative Offloading Framework: How to methodically download ideas from your mind to maintain high-yield content output and avoid professional burnout.The Irreplaceable Human Nuance: Why professional voice actors provide an emotional resonance and real-time adaptability that AI cannot replicate.The Commodity Trait Danger: Understanding the hidden risks of over-automating your company's copy, which leads to disengaged audiences and loss of market differentiation.The Multi-Genre Portfolio Model: Treating your creative output as a diversified asset class to expand market reach and withstand industry disruptions.The Voice Protection Mandate: Practical strategies for cultivating a unique corporate and personal viewpoint that stands out in a crowded digital marketplace.ConclusionThe conversation with Aaron Ryan reinforces that true corporate differentiation in an automated age is an exercise in protecting human individuality. By treating advanced tech tools as administrative infrastructure while keeping human emotional intelligence at the center of execution, brands can build deep, lasting trust that commands premium market authority.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
As the parent of both young kids and young adult kids, Holly's worried about their mental health. With the onslaught of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence, it's become increasingly difficult for young people to maintain their mental health. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Inside Sources takes a few minutes to discuss ways to improve young people's mental health with Dr. Deepak Rajpoot, Psychiatrist & Chief Medical Officer, Community & State, UnitedHealthcare of Nevada.
Today on America in the MorningMosque Attack In San Diego Three people were shot and killed during an attack on a mosque in San Diego on Monday morning in what police immediately described as a hate crime. Sue Aller reports the attackers, identified as a pair of teenagers, took their own lives blocks away. Primary Day For Massie Today is the busiest primary day so far in the 2026 election cycle, as voters in six states cast their ballots. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the most-watched race is in Kentucky, where an incumbent Republican member of Congress is fighting for his job. Trump Fund Established Following the agreement with the DOJ, the Trump administration is setting up a $1.7 billion dollar fund to pay people including Trump allies who claim the Biden Justice Department mistreated them. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Remembering Mark Fuhrman Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who played a central role in the 1995 OJ Simpson murder trial, has died at the age of 74. LIRR Strike Over New York Governor Kathy Hochel announced that the Long Island Railroad strike that paralyzed commuters traveling into Manhattan on Monday came to an end Monday night. Primary Day Today & Texas Next Week Today is primary day in six states including the Kentucky House race involving one-time Trump ally Thomas Massie. Next week will be high-stakes races in Texas, where early voting is open in two Republican runoff elections. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports President Trump has held off on an endorsement in the state's Senate race. Trump Backs Off Iran Attack President Trump announced Monday that he was holding off on a new bombing campaign against Iran, saying a group of Middle East nations including Saudi Arabia asked him to delay his plan. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports a drone strike Sunday at a United Arab Emirates nuclear plant is the latest blow to the Iran ceasefire. Rulings In Mangione Case There were two significant rulings in Luigi Mangione's upcoming state trial in the murder of United Healthcare's CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the evidence surrounds a gun and notebook found in the alleged shooter's backpack. ICE Officer Facing Charges An immigration officer, placed on leave for allegedly lying about a shooting incident in Minneapolis, is now facing serious criminal charges. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Tech News He's the richest man in the world, but that doesn't mean he's going to win at everything, including against artificial intelligence. Chuck Palm has this story in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy. Finally A newly discovered asteroid zoomed past the Earth on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a significant ruling in Luigi Mangione's upcoming state trial in the United Healthcare CEO murder.
Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United HealthCare Services, Inc. v. AmerisourceBergen Corporation
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On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty hosts a high-energy training call with his longtime friend and agency-building veteran Scott Heusser, who breaks down the four types of Medicare agents and shares the habits and strategies that helped him grow from a corporate career at United Healthcare to running an agency that wrote 7,000 applications in a single year. Scott opens up about his journey, from managing United Healthcare's broker division and scaling from 25 to 1,200 agents overnight, to nearly quitting 80 times during his first year running his own agency on the East Coast, before the mentorship of Ty Brady and others helped him push through. Before diving into the four agent types, Scott challenges every listener to write down their top three daily priorities, backed by the sobering stat that only 11% of Americans actually accomplish their top three priorities each day. He also makes the case for 50 contacts per week for full-time agents, showing that 2,500 annual contacts at just a 10% conversion rate equals 250 applications, simply from opening your mouth and telling people what you do. Scott then walks through all four types. The lead driven agent relies on sources like Our Marketing, Target Leads, Lead Heroes, RGI, Facebook, and the Integrity Lead Marketplace, with the real differentiator being how hard you work the lead, not what you paid for it. The Medicare seminar agent hosts dinner events to deliver Medicare 101 presentations, with one of Scott's North Carolina agents building a 300-client book doing nothing but seminars for two years. The Medicare kiosk agent works high-traffic locations like Walmart during AEP, county fairs, and even rural Dollar Generals, where Scott's team once wrote 25 brand new to Medicare applications in a single county fair weekend. Ty adds a key distinction every kiosk agent needs to know: the rules restrict approaching people, but engaging someone or asking a question is a different matter entirely. Scott's message is simple: success comes down to habits, hustle, and being willing to tell your story wherever you are. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram
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Democrats' number-one priority is to allow crime to run free in their cities. Instead of cracking down, socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's response to a 77-year-old man is to ban security cameras. The "Muslims only” water park looks like it could be shut down after I exposed it. Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) sent a letter to the city of Grand Prairie threatening to pull the city's public safety grant if the event wasn't scrapped. My H-1B work is making its way to President Donald Trump. Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Trump administration about H-1B fraud, and she joins me to discuss. A former UnitedHealthcare worker experiences FAFO after posting a video online about how upset she was that President Trump was not assassinated.► Watch my latest H-1B visa scam video:https://youtu.be/ICI8DyXo7ZQ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area.► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1Sponsors:► 'Animal Farm'See “Animal Farm” in theaters May 1. Tickets are available now at https://www.angel.com/AnimalFarm.► MDHearingGo to https://www.ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code SARA to get a pair of hearing aids.► Blaze TVHead over to https://www.BlazeTV.com/SARA and use promo code SARA to get $20 off your subscription.Timestamps: 00:00 - Democrats Love Crime 20:02 - Muslim Water Park Ultimatum 29:14 - Reaction to My H-1B Work 42:15 - Crying About Being Fired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
United Healthcare, the nation's biggest insurer, announced that it's cutting back on its requirements for prior authorization by 30%. Prior authorization is when your doctor orders a medical procedure, test, or drug, but you can't get it before the insurance company's approval. For insurers, it's a way to cut costs. For doctors and patients, it's a source of massive frustration. Plus, we check in on the state of Iran's wartime economy.
United Healthcare, the nation's biggest insurer, announced that it's cutting back on its requirements for prior authorization by 30%. Prior authorization is when your doctor orders a medical procedure, test, or drug, but you can't get it before the insurance company's approval. For insurers, it's a way to cut costs. For doctors and patients, it's a source of massive frustration. Plus, we check in on the state of Iran's wartime economy.
Ryan and Dana talk about UnitedHealthcare eliminating prior authorization for about 30% of services by the end of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan and Dana talk about UnitedHealthcare eliminating prior authorization for about 30% of services by the end of 2026.
Finding the right therapist for your child during a high-conflict divorce is one of the most important and misunderstood decisions you'll make.Most parents want immediate results. They want their child to sit down in session one and start processing everything that's been happening at home. But experienced art therapist Ahimsa Luciano has seen this expectation backfire again and again, and she has a more effective approach to share.In this conversation, Ahimsa breaks down what effective therapy for children in high-conflict situations actually looks like, why it takes longer than parents expect, and why that's not a bad thing. She explains how to match your child's personality to a therapeutic style, what to say when the other parent has told your child therapy means something is wrong with them, and exactly why the therapist can't be your source of custody intel, even when you desperately want updates.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:- Why AI will never replace a human therapist, and what the 7-38-55 communication rule reveals about what's really missing- What makes an experienced intake truly different and why this first step is the most important one- How to give a resistant child space to open up, even when their world feels like it's in chaos- Why it can take months (or longer) before a child talks, and why that's not failure- How to handle a child who's been told therapy means they're damaged - a trauma-informed response that actually works- The truth about "parentification" in high-conflict families and its long-term impact on relationships and boundaries- Why children tell each parent something different and why that doesn't mean anyone is lying- What 'your child is fine with both parents' in an evaluation actually means, and why it's not the betrayal it feels like- Why custody exchanges are a major anxiety trigger for children and the specific harm of using kids as tools at handoffs- Questions to ask when choosing a therapist for your child including how to match personality type to therapeutic style- Why your child's therapy space must be private and what the therapist will and won't share with youABOUT AHIMSA LUCIANO:Ahimsa Luciano is an art therapist licensed in New York State and the co-founder and co-owner of Pleasantville Wellness Group, a multidisciplinary therapy practice in Pleasantville, NY serving children through adults, couples, and families. She began her career at a domestic violence and sexual assault agency as the children's therapist — an experience that gave her deep roots in working with kids navigating high-conflict separations, divorce, and trauma. Pleasantville Wellness Group offers a broad range of therapeutic modalities including art therapy, play therapy, and individual and group services, and is currently in-network with NYSHIP, United Healthcare, and Oxford for New York State clients. Some therapists in the practice are also licensed in additional states. https://www.pleasantvillewellnessgroup.com/home#highconflictdivorce #childtherapy #parentalalienation #coparenting #arttherapy #custodybattle #parentification #divorceandkids #traumainformedparenting #beentheregotout #kidsanddivorce #therapyforchildren
In seinem neuen Podcast "This is America: Free Luigi" geht Host Khesrau Behroz der Frage nach, wie aus dem mutmaßlichen Mörder Luigi Mangione ein Held werden konnte. Und was das über die US-amerikanische Gesellschaft aussagt. Moderation: Michael Imhof Von WDR 5.
Hour 1 for 4/29/26 Drew and energy expert Phil Flynn discuss oil prices, the war in Iran (2:42), and U.A.E leaving OPEC (8:11). Then, Dr. Mark Regnerus discusses 'micro-looting' and stealing from big corporations (21:19), Pope Leo XIII (27:01), conscience (35:52), Catholic Social Thought (40:25), United Healthcare killing (42:01), and stealing story (48:43). Links: https://x.com/EnergyPhilFlynn https://www.pricegroup.com/ https://www.markregnerus.com/
Robot dogs with Elon's face, UAE leaves OPEC, United Healthcare social media chief upset Trump wasn't killed, and is Comey's seashell pic considered free speech?
In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Libs Lament That Trump is Alive: Libs of Tik Tok reposts on X several posts of deranged leftists, including a United Health Care worker and some teachers, lamenting that Trump wasn’t assassinated on Saturday night. WHCD Shooter Charged: Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting charged with assassination attempt. Ilhan Omar “World War 11”: During a press conference, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar misreads her notes, calling World War II “World War 11.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last week, The Daily reported on how Northwestern's transition to UnitedHealthcare is affecting faculty and staff, Evanston City Council considering the future of the city's newest TIF district and an NU alum speaking about their culinary journey and appearance on MasterChef.
In this episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita breaks down President Trump's "master squeeze play" to economically choke out Iran while refusing to give the hostile press a rigid timeline for the conflict. She also takes aim at left-wing YouTuber Hasan Piker and progressive politicians for their controversial attempts to justify the murder of United Healthcare's CEO by Luigi Mangione. Later in the hour, Rita contrasts a bloated $321 million Biden-era reflecting pool project with Trump's $1 million fix, discusses Citadel CEO Ken Griffin pulling out of a major New York project due to local political harassment, and honors Michigan police officers in a life-saving "Back the Blue" segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Meyer v. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare eliminates a majority of prior authorizations for rural providers, the White House taps a new CDC director, and Michigan lowers the measles vaccine age in some counties, coming up on today's episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City. Luigi Mangione stands accused of this crime. In a March 2, 2026 filing, Assistant District Attorney Joel Seidemann broke down the timeline of what occurred during Mangione's arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Raul Shah talks about UnitedHealthcare (UNH) earnings. He says the healthcare giant managed some of the higher costs they faced, but it's still an ongoing risk as they move away from growth. Christine Short further added onto Raul's comments by saying UnitedHealthcare was expected to have bright results, though the report still showed a mixed picture. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
Host Anca Platon Trifan interviews Wendy Porter, founder and chief event strategist at Wendy Porter Events, about designing live events that deliver measurable business outcomes. Porter shares her path from marketing at UnitedHealthcare, starting with an unexpected trade show assignment that grew into major sponsorships and leadership conferences, to launching her firm after a corporate downsizing, now approaching 10 years. She explains her CEO approach of supporting a subcontractor-based team and building thought leadership, and outlines her Ruby Ribbon Experience Strategy and the THREAD Framework (Touchpoints, Human-centric design, ROI, Experience, Audience, Data) to create intentional, connected, data-captured event journeys. They discuss fractional “head of events” leadership, shifting organizational mindset from events as expense to investment, and her advocacy through the Live Events Coalition, including congressional outreach, NAICS code reform, job classification work, talent pipeline curriculum, and tariff concerns.
In this episode, Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying the healthcare experience and better supporting members. She shares how innovation is improving workload efficiency, along with new investment opportunities and areas for organizational growth across the healthcare landscape.
In this episode, Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare, joins the podcast to discuss simplifying the healthcare experience and better supporting members. She shares how innovation is improving workload efficiency, along with new investment opportunities and areas for organizational growth across the healthcare landscape.
What if the healthcare system your loved one relies on doesn't even know they need help until it's too late — and what would it look like if it did? In this Q1 2026 episode, Jamie Preston sits down with Matt Staub, CEO of Your Health, for a candid and wide-ranging look at how one of the country's largest home-based care providers is navigating the evolving landscape of value-based care, population health, and the human experience at the center of it all. Matt brings his characteristic clarity and heart to a conversation that is equal parts strategy, story, and honest reckoning with what the system still gets wrong. Key topics covered: Why 11% of patients account for 67% of all healthcare spending — and why most of them don't know they're in an ACO The evolution of value-based care: from quality-over-cost to outcomes + patient experience over total costs How Your Health is becoming proactive — not reactive — about falls, readmissions, and high-needs patients The quiet crisis of patient trust: down from 71% in 2020 to just 33% today, and what the correlation means for hospitalizations Real stories: a 79-year-old patient who went from barely existing to living fully — and Matt's own mom, who hasn't fallen since leaving the hospital after her stroke If you work in healthcare, advocate for someone in the system, or simply believe that better is possible — this episode will change the way you see what care can be.
There's something deeply wrong when a country full of compassionate people hears about a man being killed and the dominant response isn't grief — it's recognition. Not approval. Not celebration. Just a grim, exhausted acknowledgment that the system finally produced the kind of consequence it had been building toward for decades.Brian Thompson was a real person. A father who coached his sons in lacrosse. A husband married to a physical therapist. A guy from small-town Iowa who spent over twenty years building a career. He wasn't a cartoon villain. He was a human being. And his death was met with protest signs, fundraising campaigns, and polling numbers that should make every policymaker in this country lose sleep. Nearly one in four Americans expressed sympathy for the man accused of his killing. Roughly thirty percent of registered voters said they understood the anger. Seven in ten believed insurance industry practices contributed to the conditions behind what happened.People didn't arrive at that numbness overnight. They got there through years of denied claims, coverage gaps that bankrupted families, medications they couldn't afford, and an appeals process designed to make them give up. UnitedHealthcare reportedly denied close to a third of in-network claims. Fewer than one percent of consumers even file a formal appeal when they're denied. The system isn't just failing people — it's conditioning them to stop expecting it to work.The support for Luigi Mangione is misdirected pain looking for a target. It's what happens when every legitimate outlet for frustration — every call, every letter, every appeal — gets met with the same answer: denied. People don't want what happened on that sidewalk. They want to be heard. They want the system to work. And the fact that it doesn't — the fact that it hasn't for years — is the real story behind every protest sign, every donation, and every person who heard the news and felt nothing at all.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LuigiMangione #BrianThompson #UnitedHealthcare #HealthcareCrisis #TrueCrimeToday #InsuranceDenials #HealthcareReform #ClaimDenied #TrueCrimePodcast #TonyBrueski
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Today on America in the MorningTrump's Address To The Nation President Trump addressed the nation from the White House in a rare prime time speech to discuss the ongoing war in Iran and the effect it's had on rising gas prices in America. John Stolnis has more from Washington. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's effort to ban birthright citizenship, but some of the justice's questions showed skepticism over the administration's case. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Artemis II Heads To Space NASA's Artemis Two lifted off in a blaze of glory on a 10-day journey into orbit. The four astronauts will break out of low-Earth orbit, circle the moon and then come back to Earth. Joan Jones has the details of the first moon-bound mission with astronauts since 1972. Librarian Fired A Tennessee library board has fired the county's top librarian for refusing to comply with its vote to move more than 100 LGBTQ books from the children's to the adult section over its claims that they promote "gender confusion.” Preparing For Tariff Refunds We're learning more about refund payments surrounding tariffs ordered by President Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Judge Delays Mangione Case A judge has postponed Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Recap Of Trump Address President Trump addressed the nation last night, saying the war with Iran is nearly over, but vows extremely hard hits in the coming weeks, saying the US will finish the job, and finish it fast. John Stolnis has a recap from Washington. Skepticism Over Birthright Case The U-S Supreme Court is considering President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship after oral arguments were given in front of the high court Wednesday, with the president in attendance – a historic first. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Cold Case Closed It was an unsolved murder case in Utah that has been opened for over 50 years, but thanks to new DNA evidence, that teenager's death has been solved. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the murder has been definitively linked to notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. GOP Setting Funding Path Capitol Hill still has unfinished business when it gets back from its 2 week vacation. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that the House and Senate's top Republican leaders are pitching a path toward ending the Homeland Security partial government shutdown. Lawsuits Over Mail In Executive Order Democrat Party leaders filed suit Wednesday to block President Trump's attempt to limit voting by mail ahead of the midterm elections. Not The Best Retail Sales Report The latest report on retail sales is showing an increase, thanks to higher costs at the grocery store and at the gas pump that is sparking inflation concerns. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This time on CodeWACK! Today, most people on Medicaid get their care through private insurers called Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs—like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. Critics say these companies add layers of bureaucracy that make it harder for patients—most of them low-income—to get care. They discourage physicians from accepting Medicaid patients by making them jump through hoops to get treatment pre-authorizations, or even to get paid. Are Managed Care companies making health care more expensive, not less? How are some states reacting? Are legislators starting to wake up and see through the hype? Some are. All this and more is discussed in a recent report from Physicians for a National Health Program, Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid. To unpack it, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson—a public health physician and PNHP board member who advocates for a single-payer healthcare system. This is the 2nd of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Luigi Mangione's federal trial is delayed until October in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
This time on CodeWACK! Today, most people on Medicaid get their care through private insurers called Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs—like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. Critics say these companies add layers of bureaucracy that make it harder for patients—most of them low-income—to get care. They discourage physicians from accepting Medicaid patients by making them jump through hoops to get treatment pre-authorizations, or even to get paid. Are Managed Care companies making health care more expensive, not less? How are some states reacting? Are legislators starting to wake up and see through the hype? Some are. All this and more is discussed in a recent report from Physicians for a National Health Program, Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid. To unpack it, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson—a public health physician and PNHP board member who advocates for a single-payer healthcare system. This is the 2nd of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
This time on CodeWACK! Today, most people on Medicaid get their care through private insurers called Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs—like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. Critics say these companies add layers of bureaucracy that make it harder for patients—most of them low-income—to get care. They discourage physicians from accepting Medicaid patients by making them jump through hoops to get treatment pre-authorizations, or even to get paid. Are Managed Care companies making health care more expensive, not less? How are some states reacting? Are legislators starting to wake up and see through the hype? Some are. All this and more is discussed in a recent report from Physicians for a National Health Program, Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid. To unpack it, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson, a public health physician and PNHP board member who advocates for a single-payer healthcare system. This is the 2nd of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.
March 27, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. John Lin dive into the challenges of navigating Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans—what happens when you're out of network, why reimbursement can feel like a “surgical lottery,” and how to decide whether to participate at all. Prompted by a real-world scenario involving UnitedHealthcare narrowing its network, the discussion explores out-of-network billing strategies, patient responsibility, contract pitfalls, and the risks of unpredictable payments. The team also breaks down the key differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, highlighting how payer incentives, network restrictions, and administrative burden impact both practices and patients. The takeaway: know your numbers, know your leverage, and be intentional about the payers you choose to work with. PRS Coding and Reimbursement HubAccess the HubBotox LCD AlertDownload the AlertFree In-Office Prostate Biopsy Calculator (Suppoted by UC-Care)Download NowPRS Coding CoursesFor UrologistFor APPsFor Coders, Billers, and Admins Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer GroupEmpowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner. https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptpClick Here to Start Your Free Trial of AUACodingToday.com The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/
March 20, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter break down a new UnitedHealthcare policy that could impact payment for professional components of diagnostic services—including urodynamics and other PCTC-coded procedures—and what practices must document to avoid denials. The discussion outlines the need for clearly separated diagnostic reports with findings and impressions, as payers increase prepayment scrutiny. The key takeaway: as payer oversight intensifies, precise, structured documentation—and understanding how rules are applied—is essential to getting paid. PRS Coding and Reimbursement HubAccess the HubBotox LCD AlertDownload the AlertFree In-Office Prostate Biopsy Calculator (Suppoted by UC-Care)Download NowPRS Coding CoursesFor UrologistFor APPsFor Coders, Billers, and Admins Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer GroupEmpowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner. https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptpClick Here to Start Your Free Trial of AUACodingToday.com The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/
Building a successful career in the corporate world and reaching the pinnacle isn't easy. Walking away from that success, with four kids and looming college bills, to bet on yourself is even harder. Most people never make that leap. Fewer still build companies that exit for eight or nine figures while pursuing a life of freedom, faith, and long-term impact. That's exactly what today's guest did.After two decades at UnitedHealthcare, Scott Lingle made a pivot into entrepreneurship later in life, launched multiple healthcare tech companies, and had two exits — including one for nine figures in 2024. But what makes Scott's story compelling isn't just the financial outcome. It's how he built businesses that didn't depend on him, positioning him to shift from wealth creation to legacy and impact.In our conversation, we dive into his pivot toward impact, from launching High School Hustle to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, and how his faith was a compass that shaped his decisions along the way.In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The leadership decision that allowed him to scale without sacrificing his time and sanity.✅ How finding a way to replace yourself as the top salesperson leads to exponential business growth and unlocks financial freedom.✅ Why Scott believes that using the 3% rule to invest in your personal development is the best money you'll ever spend.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/282Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay his state and federal trials in the killing of United Healthcare's CEO.
MedPod Today: the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories. This week, MedPage Today reporters discuss the revolving door leadership at NIH's Institutes and Centers, UnitedHealthcare's controversial new Medicare Advantage policy, and a bill that would erase two decades worth of certain types of state nursing board discipline. Episode produced and hosted by Rachael Robertson. Sound engineering by
Are you finding that the administrative burden of PPO participation is costing you more than it's earning? This episode features Lisa Weber, a PPO expert, shedding light on the hidden and often overlooked administrative cost associated with PPO participation. She tells the real story of a dentist facing a tough decision about whether to hire a full-time employee to manage UnitedHealthcare or terminate the network altogether. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to view an insurance network burden relative to its value, helping you make strategic decisions that could directly impact your profit margin. If you're wrestling with insurance networks, this episode is an eye-opener you can't afford to miss!Listen to Lisa's Other Episodes Here:75: Lisa Weber | Unlock The PPO, Teams, Numbers, and all about dental insurance – The Dental Marketer PodcastMMM [Insurance] Here's Why You Should Treat Your PPO Insurance Carriers Like Every Other Marketing Strategy – The Dental Marketer PodcastThe Making of SMILE & CO. - Episode FOUR – The Dental Marketer PodcastHost: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer SocietyLove the Podcast? Subscribe on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod
**Quick update: Since the time of this recording, Savannah Guthrie has spoken out. She and her siblings posted a video to Instagram directly addressing the alleged abductor, asking for proof of life, saying they are willing to talk, and pleading with their mom to hold on and know how deeply she is loved. We'll continue to keep you updated as this story develops.This week on Headline Highlights: new updates in the Idaho 4 case emerge as allegations surface that Bryan Kohberger staged the scene. The UnitedHealthcare murder suspect, Luigi Mangioni, has had the death penalty taken off the table. In Illinois, a pregnant woman was killed after a Facebook Marketplace sale turned deadly. A 19-year-old man killed his girlfriend, and law enforcement found her dismembered body in a bag shoved under their bed. Major updates in the Hailey Buzbee case come to light as investigators have named her deceased. And, The Today Show host Savannah Guthrie's mother has gone missing..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .
Hello from Team Simon! We'll be back next week—January 27, 2026—with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism. We're excited to bring you new guests, conversations, and opportunities to learn.Until then, we're diving back into the archives to revisit one of our favorite episodes from 2024, when comedian Trevor Noah joined the show… to get as serious as possible.Most Americans know Trevor as the former host of The Daily Show, a bestselling author, and a stand-up comedian. But his brand of humor isn't just a barrel of laughs— it's raw, witty, thought-provoking, and often makes you see the world in a whole new way.In this conversation, Simon and Trevor ditched the small talk (mostly) and went deep into the paradox of choice, the public's response to the murder of United HealthCare's CEO, and why the human experience might be defined by constraint.It will make you chuckle, think, and probably question everything all at once.This… is A Bit of Optimism.---------------------------For more on Trevor and his work, check out: https://www.trevornoah.com/
When Luigi Mangione was charged as the UnitedHealthcare shooter – it changed everything. The public knew this was a political act, but Luigi was not the crackpot vigilante many had pictured. He had no clear personal link to UnitedHealthcare (or CEO Brian Thompson) – and he had everything to lose. To many, he became a certified, revolutionary, anti-capitalist heartthrob.But there's also a lot more to Mangione than the selfless martyr with chiselled abs. In our concluding part, we take a deeper look at Mangione's life: his privileged upbringing, world travels, and the innermost thoughts shared in his notebook – which reveal how a charming, idealistic tech bro with the world at his feet, turned his thoughts to murder.Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNXJAQTDEVU--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com
Federal agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection shot two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. ABC News has the latest. Meanwhile, Minnesota officials say they were shut out of the investigation into the killing of a woman by ICE. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller usually sticks to domestic policy issues. In this week’s Apple News In Conversation, Jonathan Blitzer of the New Yorker discusses why Miller is wading into Trump’s plans in Venezuela. In the aftermath of the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, corporations have changed how they think about security. The Wall Street Journal’s Chip Cutter joins to discuss what companies are doing to better protect executives. Plus, lawmakers passed an extension of ACA subsidies, NASA says astronauts are coming home from the ISS early, and the NFL playoffs kick off with some fresh faces at quarterback. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.