Healthcare Digest
Fulcrum Strategies' Healthcare Digest is the go-to podcast for busy physicians, practice managers, and healthcare professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. In under 20 minutes per episode, we break down the latest changes in healthcare policy, Medicare regulations, insurance and payer policies, and legislation affecting physician practices—all in plain language. Whether it’s a new CMS rule, a shift in payer reimbursement models, or state-level legislative updates, we cover what matters most to your practice, your patients, and your bottom line. Stay informed, stay compliant, and stay in control—without wasting your time. Hosted by former payer executive turned physician pratice consultant Ron Howrigon and Fulcrum Strategies' Matthew Handley. New episodes bi-weekly. Subscribe now and never miss critical healthcare news. Learn more about Fulcrum Strategies and their services at FSDOC.com.
Episodes
Further reading:
New Blue Cross CEO talks prospects of future sale, staying competitive - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
9 payers recently fined by states - ...
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Harris isn’t pushing Medicare for All anymore. Progressives say that’s OK. - Politico
Abortion rights and drug pricing program take spotlight at first night of DNC - STAT
Sally Pipes: H...
Matthew and Ron spoke to Dr. Hurley last year on the FLATLINING Podcast after he was diagnosed with dedifferentiated chon...
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Articles mentioned in this program:
The causes and consequences of a decline in doctors going into pe...
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Further reading:
Where Kamala Harris Stands on Key Healthcare Issues - Medpage Today
In Denial - New York Magazine
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Wendell Potter was a VP level executive at Cigna before he left in 2008. He now advocates for universal healthcare and is the le...
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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 working with insurance companies. You can find more about him on his website, drgerac...
They discuss for-profit HMO’s being banned from participating in Minnesota Medicaid products. They also discuss the economic impact and future of insurance coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound. Also on the program: Un...
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 those living with chronic diseases such as arthritis, psoriasis, IBS, cardiovascular di...
Listen to the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies wherever you listen to pod...
Dr. Scagnelli specializes in Multiple Sclerosis and Adult Neurology at Raleigh Neurology’s Durham and Raleigh offices. D...
In this episode, they discuss:
• UnitedHealth Group admits they paid the ransom for the Change Healthcare cyber attack
• The Justice Department sets up an online portal for people to report anti-competitive healthcare practices
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Then, they discuss a new law going into effect in California that ups the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 an hour. There could be som...
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