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Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens
Knock Knock Eye: Physicians and Unionization: Why We're Behind

Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 31:17


Two topics today. First, unionization, which is having a real moment in healthcare. Banner Health's hospitalists just formed the largest physician union in Arizona. The Brigham and Women's nurses recently held the largest one-day strike in Massachusetts history. I get into why physicians are so far behind on this, historically we've been independent, and you can't unionize as a practice owner or contractor, and why we're catching up now that companies like Apollo MD, Sound Physicians, SCP Health, and even Optum are employing us. After the break, another eye drop recall. This one is a big one. 2.5 million bottles of prednisolone from Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalled after a foreign substance was found. Prednisolone is one of the most commonly prescribed drops in ophthalmology and standard after cataract surgery, so this one is going to be felt. Takeaways: Physician unionization is accelerating: Banner Health's hospitalists just formed Arizona's largest physician union, and the Brigham and Women's nurses recently held the largest one-day strike in Massachusetts history Physicians have lagged nurses on unionization because they were historically independent, practice owners and contractors can't unionize, but as more doctors become W2 employees of health systems, private equity groups, and corporations like UnitedHealthcare (the country's largest employer of physicians), unions become both viable and appealing SCP Health's move to hire displaced Valley Health emergency physicians as 1099 contractors has multiple downstream effects, no benefits obligations for the company, and no legal path to unionization for those doctors Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2.5 million bottles of generic prednisolone eye drops after a foreign substance was found; prednisolone is one of the most commonly prescribed post-cataract drops in ophthalmology, so a shortage could disrupt post-op inflammation control Instead of intra-healthcare-worker infighting, Will's ask is radical transparency from hospitals, actual prices, actual reimbursement rates, actual margins, actual payer contracts, so everyone can see where the money is really going before accepting the argument that one group's raise costs another its own To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.  Head to http://www.cozyearth.com and use my code KNOCKKNOCK for an exclusive 20% off. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big 550 KTRS
7.15.26 - Dr. Ravi Johar - Chief Medical Officer with United Healthcare of Missouri and Illinois – What's the new stomach bug floating around, and how long do people have it?

The Big 550 KTRS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 15:01


7.15.26 - Dr. Ravi Johar - Chief Medical Officer with United Healthcare of Missouri and Illinois – What's the new stomach bug floating around, and how long do people have it? by

Trading Secrets
 314. Steve Cain: $5.5T Healthcare Industry, Insurance Margins & The Future of AI

Trading Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 66:21


This week, Jason is joined by UnitedHealthcare California CEO Steve Cain for a conversation about the $5.5 trillion healthcare industry, why healthcare costs have climbed to nearly $17,000 per person, the misconceptions surrounding health insurance, the future of AI in healthcare, and what it takes to lead at the highest level of corporate America. Steve breaks down where your health insurance premium actually goes, the role employers play in choosing benefit packages, and why rising hospital, provider, and pharmaceutical costs have created major challenges across the healthcare system. He also explains why greater transparency and better alignment across the industry could help lower costs and improve the member experience. Jason and Steve also dive into leadership, making decisions under pressure, and Steve's journey from sales to the CEO level. Plus, Steve reveals UnitedHealthcare's plans to invest more than $1.5 billion into AI and how technology could reshape the future of healthcare. From breaking down where your health insurance premium actually goes to revealing UnitedHealthcare's $1.5 billion AI investment, Steve reveals what it really takes to navigate one of America's most complex industries, lead under pressure, and rethink the future of healthcare. Steve reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Subscribe to the Trading Secrets podcast! Host: Jason Tartick
 Audio: John Gurney
 Video: Marc Colcer
 Guest: Steve Cain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bold Breakthroughs: Unstick Work & Life!
Bold Immersion, Pt. 1: A Direct Encounter with Client Needs—A Core Act of an Exceptional Career, A Table Turners Series: Guest Host Angela Finlay

Bold Breakthroughs: Unstick Work & Life!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 14:55


Explore places of people with needs to find more meaning, money, and momentum:“Leaders leave thinking they're on the same page.”“You can't pull out the nuances over the phone.”“Get out there, see the reality.”The table, cat, kitchen, route, and agent may know what AI misses...See BoldEncounters.TVTable Turners SeriesIn Table Turners, Mark invites former guests to reverse roles and interview him on subjects he has spent a career studying, testing, and teaching. In this series, Angela Finlay presses Mark on Bold Immersion: getting close enough to clients, users, employees, patients, workflows, and actual places to see what meetings, reports, AI, dashboards, and assumptions often miss.Opening SummaryFormer guest Angela Finlay reverses roles and interviews Mark about Bold Immersion, the practice he names as the strongest predictor of better client outcomes, stronger financial impact, and deeper passion at work. Angela begins with Harvard Business Review's “false alignment” problem: leaders meet, discuss Artificial Intelligence, strategy, and customer needs, then leave seeing different parts of the elephant.Core ValueBold Immersion means entering the real world of the person you serve before you decide what to build, sell, fix, lead, or automate. Mark connects it to customer journey mapping, in-home observation, ride-alongs, product ethnography, contextual inquiry, Voice of the Customer, workflow observation, Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Lean improvement, product development, field marketing, and customer experience. The deeper move is simple: replace secondhand confidence with firsthand reality.Inside This Episode• Why false alignment can be more dangerous than visible disagreement.• How Chad Wells used Medicare customer journey mapping and ride-alongs at UnitedHealth Group.• Why camera crews, kitchens, old books, artifacts, and a cat revealed hidden customer context.• How Queens and Bronx sales-agent ride-alongs changed what marketing needed to build.• Why Bold Immersion belongs in ordinary workflows, not only innovation, UX, Lean, or product roles.Go Deeper — Premium Action PlanThis four-part Table Turners series culminates in Mark's Premium Action Plan. Begin this week by selecting one customer, employee, user, patient, beneficiary, prospect, agent, partner, or internal customer whose reality you have only experienced secondhand. Decide whether your next move requires a ride-along, contextual interview, workflow observation, site visit, customer journey review, or field conversation before your next important decision.Listen + Connecthttps://www.BoldEncounters.TVAngela Finlayhttps://www.windwardhcm.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ablumfinlay/Chad Wellshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-j-wells/Mark S. Cookhttps://www.WindfallPartners.comMoments To Revisit• Angela's elephant-vantage warning about AI, meetings, and false alignment.• Chad Wells describing hundreds, maybe thousands, of in-home Medicare appointments.• The dining-room customer who could not be understood through a phone call.• The female sales agent entering places that changed the marketer following her.• The UnitedHealthcare sales kit born from seeing agents and customers in motion.What Now?Watch Part 1, then continue the Table Turners Bold Immersion series at:https://www.BoldEncounters.TVThank YouChad Wells, customer journey mapping and ride-alongs at UnitedHealth GroupCalvin Cook—Caljo, original music, @Caljo MusicSach Arias, Post Production, aliyahmpena@gmail.comAliyah Peña, Post Production, aliyahmpena@gmail.comSkyler Maudsley, Video Editing, skylermaudsley@gmail.comRosalie McGinn, Social Media, rosalie.mcginn1@gmail.com

Catching the Long Island Serial Killer
Heuermann's Treating Therapist Was Never Licensed

Catching the Long Island Serial Killer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 18:28


For nearly three years, Allison Winter sat across from Rex Heuermann inside the Suffolk County Jail, week after week, counseling him and his family through some of the most consequential moments of his case. She was there around the time he privately confessed to his son and wife. What she wasn't, according to prosecutors, was a licensed clinical social worker.Winter now faces eighteen felony charges, including grand larceny, scheme to defraud, and unauthorized practice of a profession, for allegedly billing Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare for more than sixty thousand dollars while treating Heuermann without the credentials New York requires. She appeared prominently in the Peacock documentary covering the case, present for some of the family's rawest moments on camera.We focus specifically on what this means for Heuermann himself. Legal analyst Eric Faddis explains whether an unlicensed therapist sitting in on private sessions could give Heuermann's defense any traction, and why his guilty plea makes that path far harder than if the case had gone to trial. We also examine whether therapist-patient privilege still applies when the "therapist" wasn't legitimately licensed in the first place, and what that could mean for anything said in those sessions.This is a deep look at the access Winter had, the money she allegedly took, and the question that hangs over the entire arrangement: how did someone without proper credentials get that close, for that long, to one of the most closely watched inmates in the country. We break down the charges and what comes next.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.#RexHeuermann #AllisonWinter #HeuermannCase #TrueCrime #GilgoBeach #SuffolkCounty #JailhouseAccess #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalJustice #InsuranceFraud

Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens
Knock Knock Eye: Life Advice for Residents Starting Their First Month

Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 35:32


Today's main event: how a physician-owned practice negotiates with UnitedHealthcare. UHC is notorious for raising premiums 20 to 30% while offering physician reimbursement bumps of about 1%. I walk through exactly how we push back at Eye Health Northwest, phone messages that spell out the math, letters to patients, and yes, taking the contract to the brink when we have to. This works because we're large and physician-owned, which is why I make the case for other independents to consider joining forces locally instead of selling to private equity or chasing the Sound Physicians model. After the break, a quick "don't do that" tip, and some actual advice for the residents and interns who just started on July 1. Takeaways: UnitedHealthcare consistently reimburses below other commercial payers, often raising premiums 20 to 30% while offering physician reimbursement increases as low as 1%, the ability to push back depends heavily on practice size and market share Eye Health Northwest formed 40 years ago when three independent practices merged, creating the scale needed to stay physician-owned, avoid private equity, and negotiate meaningfully with big insurers, a model Will recommends for other independents willing to stay local The most effective renegotiation tactic is patient transparency: phone messages, letters, and clear math about premium hikes versus reimbursement stagnation motivate patients to pressure the payer directly, which is what ultimately gets big insurers to blink Covering an entire long-weekend call solo across all practice sites is a very different animal than typical private-practice call, Will openly acknowledges that private-practice ophthalmologists have lost perspective compared to residency call at a level one trauma center Advice for new residents: check vision before consulting ophthalmology, stay humble, listen to patients before the system beats it out of you, protect a few minutes a week for something completely outside medicine, and invest heavily in your co-residents — no one else will fully understand what you're going through To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.  Head to http://www.cozyearth.com and use my code KNOCKKNOCK for an exclusive 20% off. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Local News – WFHB
WFHB Local News – July 9th, 2026

Daily Local News – WFHB

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 36:00


This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, July 9th, 2026. In today's newscast, Gloria Bent joins us on Prescription for Healthcare to discuss denial from United Healthcare's Medicare Advantage coverage while trying to save her husband's life. That's coming up in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Correspondent Elena …

Agent Survival Guide Podcast
Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents

Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 10:39


Have you ever had a client mistake Medicare and Medicaid (or have you mixed the two up)? In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast, we're comparing, contrasting, and clarifying how these two government-funded programs differ and how they work together!   Read the text version   Get Connected:

Special Chronicles Show Podcast
Live From 2026USAGames Ep.5: Healthy Athletes [Audio Updated]

Special Chronicles Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 31:35


On this episode of LIVE From Special Olympics 2026 USA Games: A Special Chronicles Podcast Series, host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting location at the University of Minnesota for the official Healthy Athletes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  Tune in as Daniel co‑emcees this event alongside fellow Health Messenger Kayte Barton, as they welcome leaders from the University of Minnesota, United Healthcare, and Special Olympics International — including Dr. Brian Sick, Vice Provost for Academic Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota abd Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics; Spencer Merchant, Senior Product Director at United Healthcare; and Dr. Dimitri Christakis, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer; and Maria Shriver, whose mom founded Special Olympics — to celebrate the world's largest health program for people with intellectual disabilities. Kayte shares her powerful journey as a mental health advocate and her role in shaping Strong Minds, while Daniel reflects on how Healthy Athletes has supported him personally — from Opening Eyes providing sports goggles and glasses to Healthy Hearing fitting him with hearing aids just last week. Together, Daniel and Kayte lead Unified tours through Healthy Athletes, showing how inclusive health isn't just a service — it's a promise. A promise of dignity, access, and quality care for every athlete. This is what inclusion looks like. This is Healthy Athletes. Episode 850 ShowNotes & Links

Police Off The Cuff
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect's Face Revealed in Hostel Footage.

Police Off The Cuff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 16:40


New photos of the NYC shooting suspect have been released. See the clearest unmasked image yet in the UnitedHealthcare CEO manhunt. Authorities have released new surveillance footage featuring an unmasked suspect in the recent New York shooting. These images, captured at a hostel front desk, are currently the best available visual evidence for the public to assist in identification. This update is critical for anyone following the ongoing search efforts. This breakdown covers the latest developments in the manhunt for the individual suspected of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO. We examine why officials believe this specific photograph is the most significant lead in the case so far and what it means for the active investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hawaii News Now
This is Now (June 26, 2026)

Hawaii News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 22:57


Two westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway were closed after an excavator on a flatbed truck hit the Aala Street overpass, causing concrete to fall on the road. Talks appear to have stalled in the case against former Oahu resident Luigi Mangione in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. The Hawaii State Department of Health has ordered a junkyard next to Waiawa stream to shut down after multiple city violations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: True Crime Weekly
Luigi Mangione's shifting defense strategy. A victim's lover takes the stand. Plus, Keith Morrison's new podcast.

Dateline: True Crime Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 32:31


In Manhattan, Luigi Mangione's defense prepares to use a psychiatric defense, then reverses course. In San Diego County, Maya Millete's lover, Jamey Laird, takes the stand in the trial of her husband, who is accused of killing her. In Dateline Roundup, former Bardstown, Kentucky, police officer Nick Houck enters a plea on a perjury charge; his brother was convicted last year of killing Crystal Rogers. Plus, the Supreme Court makes a stunning ruling in the case of Etan Patz, the 6-year-old who disappeared in 1979 in New York City. And Keith Morrison previews his new podcast, "Five Miles From Home.”                                                                                                                                                 Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sound of Ideas
As average life expectancy rises, what does it take to age well?

The Sound of Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 51:14


As a country, we're living longer than ever before. The average life expectancy in the United States is now 79 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But how are we doing when we get to our golden years? In Ohio, the answer is not necessarily the best, according to the latest America's Health Rankings Senior Report. This study from The United Health Foundation ranked Ohio 36th in the country in overall health for seniors. Some major concerns include suicide rates, drug related deaths, poverty and food insecurity concerns and levels of physical activity. When you add in concerns about mental function and emotional wellbeing, there's a lot to think about as we age. On Tuesday's edition of the "Sound of Ideas," we're looking at what we can do in our younger years to try to maintain our mental, emotional and physical health for as long as our bodies will let us. Guests: - Gary Grosel, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Ohio - Lester Carney, age 92, Olympic athlete who won a silver medal in the 200-meter dash at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy - Robert Bermel, M.D., Staff Neurologist, Neurological Institute's Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Cleveland Clinic - Roopa Anmolsingh, M.D., Lead Geriatrician for Community Programs, Cleveland Clinic

All Horror Radio
The Show Above. The Damage Below: How the UFC Cage Hid the Crime Scene

All Horror Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 77:22 Transcription Available


In **The Show Above. The Damage Below: How the Cage Hid the Crime Scene**, **We Saw the Devil** looks at what was happening underneath the spectacle of Trump's White House cage-fight event.The fight night was sold as patriotic entertainment, but the real story was never just the cage. This episode tracks how political spectacle works: keep the audience focused on the lights, the microphones, the slogans, and the outrage while the machinery underneath keeps moving.Robin breaks down the White House UFC-style event, the racist and transphobic attack on Michelle Obama, the silence from the Trump administration, Bud Light's corporate cowardice, and the broader pattern of cruelty being treated as entertainment.From there, the episode follows the damage below: the secretive Iran ceasefire deal, Congress being kept out of the loop, the weaponized Department of Justice, charges against Minnesota protesters, federal agents escaping accountability, attacks on civil rights protections, DHS election concerns, healthcare denial, medical debt, and the public rage surrounding UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, and Luigi Mangione.This is an episode about authoritarian spectacle, Trumpism, political distraction, corporate silence, healthcare profiteering, voter control, civil rights, protest repression, and the systems people are encouraged not to notice.**Topics include:** Trump, White House UFC event, Freedom 250, The Show Above. The Damage Below, How the Cage Hid the Crime Scene, Michelle Obama, Bud Light, Dana White, Joe Rogan, Josh Hokit, Iran ceasefire deal, war powers, Department of Justice, DOJ retaliation, James Comey, Letitia James, Gavin Newsom, Minnesota protests, ICE raids, Department of Education, disabled students, civil rights protections, DHS, election security, UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, healthcare denial, medical debt, authoritarianism, American politics, propaganda, and political spectacle.**We Saw the Devil** covers power, propaganda, corruption, authoritarianism, extremism, media spectacle, and American politics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

Noticiero Univision
Los puntos claves en el preacuerdo de paz entre Irán y EEUU

Noticiero Univision

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 17:44


Arthur se degradó a ciclón post tropical pero sigue siendo una amenaza para Texas con fuertes vientos e intensas lluvias.  El hombre conocido como el asesino serial de la playa de Gilgo fue sentenciado a 3 cadenas perpetuas. La defensa de Luigi Mangione planean presentar una defensa psiquiátrica argumentando que sufría una perturbación emocional extrema cuando asesino al CEO de United Healthcare.  

Laughing With Letta
Will your insurance pay for a Doula?

Laughing With Letta

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 26:32


Sheletta chats with  Lisa L. Saul, MD, MBA, a maternal-fetal medicine physician executive, about the benefits of having a dula during your delivery and how it's now one of the new perks for patients who have UnitedHealthcare insurance.

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings, victims' families express anger... Luigi Mangione to pursue psychiatric defense in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson...NYC gets new area code

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 6:58


AP Audio Stories
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 0:41


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense in his murder case in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing.

AP Audio Stories
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 0:54


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer gets life in prison as victim's' families address him in court

Money Tales
When Financial Curveballs Keep Coming, with Bobbie LaPorte

Money Tales

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 32:30 Transcription Available


Sometimes the moments that challenge your identity the most end up reshaping your entire relationship with money. In this episode of Money Tales, Bobbie LaPorte shares what it looks like to navigate financial highs and lows with humility and resourcefulness. After years of corporate success, Bobbie found herself asking a very different question. What do you do when the path you expected disappears and you still need to move forward? Bobbie's story is candid and full of hard-earned perspective and thoughtful generosity. Bobbie is a leadership advisor, executive coach, Founder and CEO of Bobbie LaPorte & Associates, where she helps leaders navigate volatility, complexity, and constant change. She works with Fortune 500 companies, global organizations, and high growth start-ups to build confident leaders who can think and perform at their best when the ground is shifting. Bobbie brings rare credibility to the conversation, having served as a CEO, COO and CMO in multiple Fortune 50 companies, including IBM, GE, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as leading two healthcare technology start ups. Bobbie is the and author of When the Curveballs Keep Coming. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master's in Positive Leadership and Strategy from IE University in Madrid. Known for blending real world executive experience with science-based insight, Bobbie helps leaders strengthen personal agency, confidence and decision making under pressure. Her work spans keynote talks, leadership workshops, enterprise learning programs and one on one executive coaching. When she's not working with leaders, Bobbie is training for her seventh Ironman triathlon—often alongside her two Golden Retrievers on Bay Area trails. Here are three money conversations this episode will help you navigate: 1. How your relationship with money is shaped early and evolves over time. Growing up between abundance and scarcity, Bobbie learned to be self-sufficient and still carries that lens into how she saves, spends and supports others today. 2. What it really takes to get through financial uncertainty. Bobbie shares the reality of starting over, including the humbling decision to take any job available while building something new, and how that shaped her confidence and independence. 3. How to define “enough” when success keeps raising the bar. Through her work with high-earning clients, Bobbie brings a grounded lens on balancing ambition and wealth with the relationships, health, time and everyday experiences that often get pushed aside in the pursuit of more. Follow Money Tales on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube Music for more real stories that inspire thoughtful, intentional decisions about money.

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
America's Health Rankings Senior Report: Key Trends in Healthy Aging with Rhonda Randall, DO

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 21:56 Transcription Available


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.

SoundPractice
The Circle of Money: What Physicians Need to Know About Health Plan Contracting with Dr. Jacob Asher

SoundPractice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 40:50


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.

Dateline NBC
A Killing in Midtown

Dateline NBC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 41:17


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.

Essential Ingredients Podcast
104: Beauty Crush with Karen Behnke

Essential Ingredients Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 35:42


"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 Source
Survey finds mental health concerns remain widespread among young adults

The Source

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 25:54


New data underscores the sustained and complex challenges facing college students and young adults today. According to UnitedHealthcare's fourth annual Young Adult and College Student Behavioral Health Report, over 60% of young adults reported experiencing a mental or behavioral health concern in the past year. A Bexar County study found similar results.

Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast
America's Health Rankings Senior Report: Key Trends in Healthy Aging with Rhonda Randall, DO

Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 21:56 Transcription Available


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.

MPR News Update
The attorney general of Massachusetts alleges Twin Cities-based UnitedHealthcare defrauded state's Medicaid program

MPR News Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 5:02


Dateline: True Crime Weekly
Lester Holt on Luigi Mangione. Divorce attorney on trial for client's murder. Plus, ankle monitors.

Dateline: True Crime Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 33:39


Dateline anchor Lester Holt shares his new reporting on the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In Cleveland, 13 years after a mother was stabbed to death, her divorce attorney is on trial for her murder. In Dateline Round Up, updates from the trial of Larry Millete, a San Diego man accused of buying magic spells, then murdering his wife. Plus, an expert on ankle monitors answers the question: How useful are they, really? Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
2434 - A Voice Actor's Take on AI and the Future of Voice Work with Aaron Ryan

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 17:37


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

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson
Mental health struggles among young people

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 10:49


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.

America In The Morning
Mosque Attack In San Diego, Primary Day For Massie, Trump Case Settlement Official, Trump Holds Off Iran Attack

America In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 39:32


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 Audio Stories
Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione's trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 0:55


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

Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 21:21


United HealthCare Services, Inc. v. AmerisourceBergen Corporation

Everybody Loves Communism
Rest In Power, Ben Morea w/ Tony Boswell

Everybody Loves Communism

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 69:13


Jamie and guest cohost Tony Boswell look back on the life of Ben Morea, a towering yet humble figure on the anarchist left. From his days of causing trouble with Black Mask and Up Against The Wall Motherfucker in the late 1960s, to decades spent living underground in the American southwest, to his return to New York in the post-2000 era, his contributions will not soon be forgotten. The second half is a classic Tony and Jamie messaround, with such important news items as: Luigi Mangione legal fund hits $1.5 million, United Healthcare drops pre-authorization requirements by 30%, Chris Smalls gets arrested for protesting at the Met Gala, and a secret service agent gets arrested for jerking off in a hotel hallway. Check out Tony's new podcast, WordIsBondTV: WordIsBondTV.com Buy Ben Morea's recent book, 'Full Circle: A Life In Rebellion': https://detritusbooks.com/products/full-circle-a-life-in-rebellion-ben-morea Check out these very cool interviews with Ben Morea: https://illwill.com/the-ultimate-dilemma https://illwill.com/pancho-villa-syndrome SIGN UP NOW at https://patreon.com/partygirls to get all of our bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod! Follow us on ALL the Socials: Instagram: @party.girls.pod TikTok: @party.girls.pod Twitter: @partygirlspod BlueSky: @partygirls.bsky.social Leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you feel so inclined: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/party-girls/id1577239978 https://open.spotify.com/show/71ESqg33NRlEPmDxjbg4rO Executive Producer: Andrew Callaway Producers: Ryan M., Jon B

The Ty Brady Way
From Quitting 80 Times to 7,000 Apps: Scott Heusser's Blueprint for Medicare Success

The Ty Brady Way

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 21:29


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

The News & Why It Matters
Democrats Want to BAN Security Cameras … Seriously | 05/06/26

The News & Why It Matters

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 50:51


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

Marketplace All-in-One
Insurers ease up on prior authorization

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 6:30


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.

Marketplace Morning Report
Insurers ease up on prior authorization

Marketplace Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 6:30


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.

The Ryan Gorman Show
UnitedHealthcare Cuts Prior Authorization for Many Services

The Ryan Gorman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 2:48


Ryan and Dana talk about UnitedHealthcare eliminating prior authorization for about 30% of services by the end of 2026.

The Ryan Gorman Show
UnitedHealthcare Cuts Prior Authorization for Many Services

The Ryan Gorman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 2:37 Transcription Available


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.

The Drew Mariani Show
Is Stealing from Big Corporations OK? & Oil Prices Update

The Drew Mariani Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 51:15


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/

O'Connor & Company
Libs Lament That Trump is Alive, WHCD Shooter Charged, Ilhan Omar “World War 11”

O'Connor & Company

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 25:49


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.

The Daily Northwestern Podcasts
The Weekly: Faculty and staff react to UnitedHealthcare switch, NU alum on MasterChef and Evanston's newest TIF district

The Daily Northwestern Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 13:51


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.

Gist Healthcare Daily
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Gist Healthcare Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 8:17


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.

Murder Sheet
The Murder of Brian Thompson: The Case of Luigi Mangione: The Altoona, Pennsylvania Timeline

Murder Sheet

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 79:19


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.

TD Ameritrade Network
Financial Improvements v. Risks Ahead: Key Takeaways in UNH Earnings

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 6:30


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

(in-person, virtual & hybrid) Events: demystified
213: Measurable Events: ROI-Driven Strategy, and Industry Advocacy ft Wendy Porter

(in-person, virtual & hybrid) Events: demystified

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 50:47


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.

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Amy Jordan, Vice President of Consumer Experience at UnitedHealthcare

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 14:02


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.

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
Why Millions Went Numb Over Brian Thompson's Death

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 26:52


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

The Lifestyle Investor - investing, passive income, wealth
282: From a 9-Figure Exit to Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs with Scott Lingle

The Lifestyle Investor - investing, passive income, wealth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 36:15


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.