The FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies brings you great healthcare news analysis and discussion each week from industry experts who know their way around politics, economics, and a doctor’s office. Questions about payor issues, Medicaid expansion, or the No Surprises Act? We’ve got you covered. New episodes drop every Wednesday morning.
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Consider a world where increasing survival rates in patients typically deemed dead on arrival could be the norm. Is dead actually dead? Is it an assumption or a fact? In Flatline to Lifeline we explore the very real potential for survival within the medical field of trauma and near-death experiences. During his 50-year career, Dr. Long and his team radically altered the approach to trauma care by applying simple principles in profound ways. We hope to educate the general public and inspire m ...
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The Flatline K9 Podcast is a unique show where the hosts discuss and breakdown various topics related to mental health and dog training.
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Flatline Fitness takes a science-based approach to training and nutrition. We dive into the latest research and discuss topics for all fitness levels. Join Hosts Garrett Augsburger MS, CSCS, and Austin Graybeal Ph.D., CSCS in their discussions on turning the science behind fitness into applicable practices for you to reach the best version of yourself.
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The Die Sober Podcast is hosted by Darren Hobbs and Zach Livingston, stars of A&E’s Emmy Award winning television show, “Intervention.” Join Darren and Zach as they dive headfirst into addiction, intervention, recovery and family support. Darren Hobbs is the founder of Nashville Recovery Center, teaching family’s healthy skills to fight and WIN against Addiction since 2012.
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Ep. 96 - SPECIAL EDITION: Remembering Dr. Dan Hurley
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and Ron Howrigon discuss the life of the late Dr. Dan Hurley with his wife Dr. Traci Hurley, his sister Christine, and his brother Tom. They shared memories of his life and why he fought so hard for transparency in our healthcare system. Matthew and Ron spoke to Dr. Hurley…
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Trapped in the Blizzard: Learning Ramifications of the Mount Hood Climbing Disaster
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Join us for a gripping recap of the 1986 Mount Hood disaster on Flatline to Lifeline. Listen as Dr. Bill Long takes us through the bone-chilling events, describing the blizzard that ensnared a group of high school students and faculty, turning an annual expedition into a catastrophe. Dr. Long recounts his experience from the initial awareness at th…
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Ep. 95 - Is the mainstream media finally seeing the physician shortage?
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On the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies this week, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley a recent PBS News report on the shortage of pediatric physicians. Is the mainstream media finally seeing what patients have been experiencing for years? How do we ensure that we will have enough doctors to take care of us in the future? --- Articles mentio…
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Balancing on the tightrope of life and death, we delve into the ethical quandaries of critical care. Listen to Dr. Long's and Dr. Hill’s insights into the moral complexities medical professionals face, especially when personal beliefs intersect with broader ethical standards. Through a case involving severe brain damage to a 19-year-old woman in a …
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Ep. 94 - What do Kamala Harris' healthcare policies look like?
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On the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies this week, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley discuss what sort of healthcare platforms Vice President Kamala Harris could advocate as the new Democratic nominee. They also discuss a recent interview Ron gave with New York Magazine on automatic insurance denials. -- Further reading: Where Kamala Harri…
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In this episode we share a case study of a young woman who survived a devastating car crash, thanks to Dr. Long’s use of cardiopulmonary bypass . We explore the differences between various types of burns and the extreme impacts of chemical and electrical injuries. This episode covers it all, offering a deep dive into the severity of third-degree bu…
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Shotgun Blast to the Chest: A Rural Trauma Survival Story
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Prepare to be inspired by the innovations of Dr. Bill Long and Dr. John Hill, the "Cardiac Cowboys," who have revolutionized trauma care. You'll gain deep insights into their use of the portable cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) machine, a game-changer in emergency medicine that has saved countless lives. Hear the gripping tale of a 34-year-old patient …
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Getting Sober in the Spotlight (ft. Braunwyn Windham)
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach sit down with Braunwyn Windham. The dynamic TV personality takes us through getting sober in the public eye of the Real Housewives of Orange County and how it directed her journey to sobriety. Now a recovery and sobriety coach, Braunwyn shares how important it is to help others and be the most au…
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Ep. 93 - What the Chevron ruling means for healthcare
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and CEO Ron Howrigon discuss how the Supreme Court overturning Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. could affect healthcare down the road. There is a possiblity that it could dictate how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services detirmine Me…
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Crushed by Construction: Hemorrhagic Shock and Pulmonary Failure
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What if the key to saving lives in critical moments lies in the blend of mechanical precision and human compassion? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of Dr. Bill Long and Dr. John Hill, two trailblazers in trauma care whose partnership began in the fast-paced world of Southern California. Discover how the evolution of cardiopulmonary …
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It Went From Fun To Survival feat.Jason Wahler
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach sit down with former reality tv star turned sobriety/mental health advocate Jason Wahler. The trio touch on many topics varying from what Jason has been working on in Nashville, to the difference in the landscape of the drug and acohol scene from when they were younger to now, as well as signs an…
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Ep. 92 - Let's think for a minute about Medicare for All (with Wendell Potter)
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and CEO Ron Howrigon have a conversation with universal healthcare advocate Wendell Potter. They discuss Wendell's decision to get out of the insurance business and become an advocate for affordable healthcare for all Americans. Wendell Potter was a VP level executive at C…
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Development of the Portable Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machine and Reapplication of Use for Trauma and Other Emergencies
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Join us on this enlightening episode of Flatline to Lifeline as Dr. Bill Long unpacks the complexities of fluid dynamics in medicine. We'll draw intriguing parallels between the cardiovascular system and electrical circuits, making sense of blood flow and pressure gradients. Understand how these fundamental principles are applied in surgical settin…
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The Addicted Brain is a Relief Seeking Missile ft. Lizzie Harrigan
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach sit down with long-time friend and colleague Lizzie Harrigan. The founder of Bright House Counseling, Lizzie is a clinical social worker and therapist with extensive background in behaviors and addiction. Listen in as Lizzie breaks down the importance of individual care, family history, and the c…
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NEXT WEEK: Wendell Potter makes his case for Medicare for All
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Next week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and Ron Howrigon talk to former Cigna executive Wendell Potter about the feasibility of universal healthcare in the United States. --- Listen to the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies wherever you listen to podcasts and have every episode delivered to your email by…
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Ep. 91 - What it takes to make healthcare reforms (with Gus Geraci, MD)
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and CEO Ron Howrigon have a conversation with Gus Geraci, MD about the challenges of reforming healthcare. Dr. Gaspere Geraci has more than thirty-five years of clinical, process, and quality improvement experience. He has worked as a physician, recruiting physicians and w…
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"I Flatlined for FIVE MINUTES..." (feat. Zach Livingston)
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, host Zach Livingston is in the hot seat. During this interview style podcast guided by Darren Hobbs and by producer, Erin Dugan, you get a real look inside where Zach came from, his dances with death, his realization of a life he never imagined possible. The interventionist leads with gratitude and humility, rem…
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Ep. 90 - PUSLECHECK: Insurance coverage of GLP-1s, Cyberstalking, and UnitedHealthcare's use of AI
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and CEO Ron Howrigon discuss several healthcare-related news items and how they affect patients and providers. They discuss for-profit HMO’s being banned from participating in Minnesota Medicaid products. They also discuss the economic impact and future of insurance covera…
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What happens to your brain on drugs? In this week's episode of Die Sober podcast, Darren Hobbs and Zach Livingston break down the short-term and long-term effects of drug use, the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that contribute to drug use and the best methods for fighting against the cyclical nature of addiction. Email us today at thediesober…
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Ep. 89 - Putting patients back at the center (with Lou Tharp)
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley sit down with Lou Tharp to discuss patient-centered healthcare and patient advocacy. Lou Tharp is the co-founder and executive director of the Global Healthy Living Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for tho…
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Burn The Boats: The Philosophy of Sobriety (feat. Jamie Vance)
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren is joined by Jamie Vance, the CEO of Mind Body Wellness. Follow along as these two explore their "Burn the Boats" philosophy in their personal sobriety, as well as how they deliver the same intensity to clients. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comments, questions and video …
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley take a look back at the last 20 years of Fulcrum Strategies. They discuss why Ron left his employment with the payers and began working with physicians and what has changed in the last twenty years. They also take a look at what might change in the future.…
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This week, Darren and Zach are joined by fellow cast member on A&E’s Intervention and owner of Next Level Recovery Associates, Amanda Marino. They cover the differences they see in the level of danger (specifically the growing level of fentanyl pressed drugs and synthetics being used today) in comparison to the danger they experienced during their …
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Ep. 87 - Mr. Witty goes to Washington: Analysis on the Change Healthcare cyber attack hearings
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley break down testimony from the Congressional hearings about the Change Healthcare cyber attack. On May 1, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty was in the hot seat as senators and representatives grilled him on the impact to patients and providers. Ron and Ma…
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Darren and Zach are joined by Skip Stokes, Recovery Coach and founder of Ten/28 film. Follow along as they discuss Skip's latest project, the Shame on Us Documentary, which covers shame, consequences, and the stigma surrounding Substance Use Disorder and its effect on recovery. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comment…
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We Recover in Community, with Patrick Custer
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Host Darren Hobbs is joined by long time friend and colleague Patrick Custer to talk about the importance of community in early sobriety. Addiction thrives in isolation. Follow along as Darren and Patrick remember their early sobriety, and how being accepted and welcomed were game changers in their lives. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.…
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Ep. 86 - The next big thing in multiple sclerosis treatment (with John Scagnelli, MD)
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On today’s episode of the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, President and CEO Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley talk to John Scagnelli, MD, about multiple sclerosis. This disease has no known cause and no known cure, but there have been some incredible advancements in treatment over the past few decades. Dr. Scagnelli specializes in Multip…
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Darren and Zach walk through their Intervention process. Families affected by addiction are often afraid of the unknown. Come along with our hosts as they explain what an intervention is, and how to prepare. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comments, questions and video submissions! NEW SEASON OF INTERVENTION ON A&E C…
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In this episode, Darren and Zach lead the audience through a self actualized journey. Is it possible that you or your loved one is drinking or using drugs to their detriment? Darren and Zach ask real questions to guide families with addicted loved ones towards healthy habits and navigate into sobriety. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com…
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Darren and Zach explain what Intervention is for families affected by substance abuse. There is a great deal of mystery around addiction and how Intervention actually works. Come join our hosts as they explain WHY Intervention is the ultimate act of love any family can offer their addicted loved one. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com w…
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NEXT WEEK: John Scagnelli, MD discusses treatment advances for multiple sclerosis
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Next week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, President and CEO Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley are joined by John Scagnelli, MD of Raleigh Neurology. They will be discussing multiple sclerosis, a devastating disease with no known cause and no known cure. But there is hope. Recent research has created new advancements in treatment. …
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On today’s episode of the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, President and CEO Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley discuss some of the most pressing topics affecting physicians and their patients. In this episode, they discuss: • UnitedHealth Group admits they paid the ransom for the Change Healthcare cyber attack • The Justice Department set…
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Ep. 84 - Economy watch: UHC loses $1.4 billion in Q1 and California introduces $25/hr minimum healthcare wage
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew and Ron discuss the news that UnitedHealth Group posted a $1.4 billion loss in quarter 1 of 2024 following the Change Healthcare cyber attack. They talk about whether or not providers should care about news such as this. Then, they discuss a new law going into effect in California…
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Meet your host Darren Hobbs as he tells his own personal story of addiction and recovery. Darren discusses how his family and personal journey deep into addiction led him to his career and passion for helping others. At his own rock bottom, Darren came to know that no matter what, he wanted to live today to its fullest, and one day Die Sober. Email…
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Fifty million Americans suffer from addiction, yet many of them suffer in silence. Hosts Darren and Zach take a deep dive look into the signs and symptoms of addiction for you to explore in your own lives. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comments, questions and video submissions! NEW SEASON OF INTERVENTION ON A&E COM…
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Ep. 83 - PULSECHECK: Medicare Changes, Supreme Court Appeals, and Kentucky Prior Authorizations
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Today on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley take a look at some of the latest healthcare news. First, they discuss changes to the Medicare Advantage rates published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they explain why insurers are saying out of pocket expenses will go up for seniors. Ron …
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Ep. 82 - Artificial Intelligence in Radiology (with Matthew Stephens, MD)
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Today on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and Ron Howrigon have a conversation with Matthew Stephens, MD, a board certified radiologists at Radiology of Indiana. Dr. Stevens, Matthew, and Ron discuss the exciting topic of artificial intelligence in healthcare, particularly AI's influence in radiology. They discuss wha…
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On this week’s episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach want to change the public’s view of rock bottom, and when recovery can take place. “They need to hit rock bottom before they seek help”, is a false common trope amongst recovery specialists. However, Darren and Zach contend that letting someone slip to rock bottom is gambling with human life and …
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Ep. 81 - Congress acts on Medicare cuts & Aledade allegedly commits Medicare fraud
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In this episode of the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley discuss Congress’ late fix to eliminate part of the cut to Medicare physician fee schedule. They also discuss a recent report about a whistleblower case that alleges major accountable care organization Aledade engaged in serious Medicare fraud. -- Fo…
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, join hosts Darren and Zach as they highlight the reasons they love their work helping families fight addiction and begin the healing process. Both have used their personal and family experiences as launchpads into the career of their dreams. In this episode, Darren and Zach colorfully discuss previous experience…
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Welcome to the Die Sober Podcast! In this episode you will meet your hosts Darren Hobbs and Zach Livingston, stars of A&E’s Emmy Award winning television show “Intervention.” Join Darren and Zach as they dive headfirst into addiction, recovery, and family support. WATCH THE NEW SEASON OF INTERVENTION!!! -- COMING MAY 27, 2024 ON A&E! Email us today…
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Ep. 79 - Medicare Advantage payers tell CMS they need more money
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Medicare Advantage continues to be one of the most profitable sectors of the health insurance industry, yet a lobby group backed by the nation's largest payers has claimed the federal government isn't paying them enough. Fulcrum Strategies President and CEO Ron Howirgon and Matthew Handley discuss this. Plus, Elevance-owned Anthem BlueCross BlueShi…
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Ep. 78 - Lawmakers look to remove site of service differences
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley discuss a proposal in Washington to remove the site of service differential. Removing that change would pay doctors the same regardless if a procedure is performed at a hospital or an office. Ron and Matthew also discuss if the Medicare fee schedule is goi…
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Ep. 77 - Will a SCOTUS decision on COVID-19 misinformation affect the ability to practice medcine?
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On today's episode of the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley discuss a current US Supreme Court case that is looking at COVID-19 misinformation and free speech. Namely, the justices are evaluating if misinformation is protected speech. Matthew and Ron discuss what this could mean for physicians who think th…
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Ep. 76 - In NJ only like specialty doctors can now deny your prior authorization requests
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In our continuing series on prior authorization, Ron Howirgon and Matthew Handley discuss a press release from Cigna detailing all the "good" reasons big insurers like it use prior authorizations. They claim it is to save patients money but ultimately, it saves patients' lives. But a new law in New Jersey seems to fly in the face of that saying in …
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Ep. 75 - CMS goes after lengthy prior authorizations
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron talk about a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that requires insurance companies to respond to prior authorization requests for certain products within seventy-two hours. Those products include Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Obamacare plans. Unfortunately, commercially insured pa…
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Ep. 74 - Some PA residents can appeal denied claims to the state
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcas from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew and Ron discuss the current situation with the Medicare fee schedule. Unfortunately, a cut was not removed by Congress and doctors are now being paid (on average) 3% less to see Medicare patients. Ron shares his insights into what he thinks will change in the next few weeks. Then, …
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Ep. 73 - Updates on Cigna’s failed merger and selling its Medicare Advantage
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and Ron Howirgon discuss the failed Cigna / Humana merger and why Wall Street analysts thought it was a bad idea from the start. They also talk about the potential buyer for Cigna's Medicare Advantage business and why it doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of Medicar…
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Our most listened to episode of 2023: In 2023, the nation’s largest health insurers saw several lawsuits brought against them for refusing to cover care under the guise that it was not medically necessary or that physicians did not comply with prior authorizations. This happened to otolayrngologist Dan Hurley and Matthew had the opportunity to inte…
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We are continuing the Best of 2023 series on FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies. Weight loss drugs got a lot of hype this year as more were approved by the FDA with very promising results. But, as has been noted by several lawmakers and activists, insurance companies are still refusing to cover the drugs. Ron and Matthew discussed the new d…
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