In this episode, Dr. Gavin Setzen of Albany ENT & Allergy Services addresses the current landscape of insurance reimbursement with host Dr. Ashley Agan.

The episode opens by reviewing the current state of healthcare financing, where climbing costs, declining reimbursement, and continued consolidation of medical groups confront physician-owned private practices. Mindful of this context, Dr. Setzen describes his experiences tackling reimbursement challenges. Recounting his successes, Dr. Setzen encourages physicians to base their claims in evidence-based medicine, enlist allies (such as patient unions), and develop relationships with insurers. He then provides strategies to efficiently manage Prior Authorizations, including Peer-to-Peer conversations. Finally, Dr. Setzen shares how coordinating one’s reimbursement strategy with colleagues and advocacy groups helps increase odds of success.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

01:55 - Dr. Gavin Setzen’s Journey and Practice Insights

05:30 - The Challenges of Healthcare Landscape and Insurance

10:06 - Innovations in ENT: Navigating New Technologies & Reimbursement Challenges

20:23 - Strategies for Overcoming Insurance Denials

52:30 - The Importance of Data and Collaboration in Patient Advocacy

55:19 - Closing Thoughts

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RESOURCES

Dr. Setzen’s Albany ENT & Allergy Services Profile:

https://albanyentandallergy.com/bio/gavin-setzen/