This podcast will cover these unique individuals – dual eligibles – who enroll in both Medicare and Medicaid and how their financial obligations in Medicare are paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program. These members face socio-economic barriers to healthcare. We will also look at some innovative programs that are better coordinating the financing and care of these individuals.

In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution, MHK President, Marc Ryan and SVP of Product and Innovation, Natalie Dougherty discuss the latest healthcare policy and technology trends and what health plans need to do to excel in the emerging value-based world.

In part one of this series, we broke down all the elements of Medicare, including Part A through D, as well as how to become eligible, the benefits you can receive, and the cost-sharing obligations. Now, listen to part two - We will dive into the Medicare Advantage program and explore how it benefits seniors, especially those of low income.

In this first of a two-part series, we break down all the elements of Medicare, including Part A through D, as well as how you become eligible, the benefits you can receive, and the cost-sharing obligations. Part two will dive into the Medicare Advantage program and explore how it benefits seniors, especially those of low income.

It is critical that the American healthcare system make the leap from utilization management to care management and population health. MHK President Marc S. Ryan and MHK Vice President Joan Gammercone, a clinician by trade, discuss various trends in utilization management, care management, and population health. Listen in and find out what health plans can do to take the leap and ensure success in value-based care. 

Why Do I Need Health Insurance Anyway? We are in the middle of open enrollment for a number of lines of business, so this podcast is timely. Learn about the economic and altruistic reasons you always need to have health insurance. Younger generations who have that Superman Complex should especially listen to this one.

With Joe Biden to possibly become the 46th President, what will healthcare policy look like under his administration? Learn about what a closely divided Congress will mean to Biden’s premier coverage proposals, what might be accomplished by the new president regulatorily, and what nagging issues could gain bipartisan support.

Have you ever wondered how employer-based healthcare emerged in the United States? Listen to The Healthcare Revolution podcast to learn about the origins of social welfare programs. We will also cover the evolution of healthcare in America and discuss some of the presidents who have played a major role in shaping healthcare policy.

Election Day is a little more than a week away. Where do the presidential candidates stand on the Affordable Care Act? Hear both sides on this new edition of The Healthcare Revolution Podcast. Marc S. Ryan, MHK president, reviews President Trump’s recent executive order on healthcare and covers a refresh from an earlier podcast on Joe Biden’s positions.

Drug pricing is dominating the healthcare debate. The two political parties have differing views on approaches to control costs. Learn about how our drug prices compare with other developed nations and what we can do to reduce overall drug costs.