Premed Productivity Podcast with Dr. Andre Pinesett

Health Insurance Explained: How Insurers Profit, Patients Lose, & Doctors Struggle!


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This episode delves into the complexities of health insurance, breaking down key terms and concepts that affect both patients and healthcare providers. We explore how the system's financial structure underpins the challenges faced in accessing quality care while maintaining profitability for insurance companies. Part 1 of a multi-part series, in this episode:

- Explanation of how health insurance premiums have risen significantly over the past decade
- Breakdown of key insurance terms like premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance
- Discussion on the profit-driven nature of health insurance companies and their impact on healthcare
- Examination of high deductible plans and the prevalence of underinsurance among Americans
- Insight into how insurance companies maximize profits at the expense of patient care
- Role of insurance companies in denying claims and restricting access to necessary healthcare services
- Reflections on the broader implications of insurance dynamics for physicians and patients alike

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