In this episode, Larry O’Toole frames the growing financial crisis in healthcare, spotlighting alarming headlines from Healthcare on bad debt, layoffs, and Medicaid cuts. He is joined by Beth Barksdale, CEO of Encore Exchange, and Deepak Mittal, CEO of NextGen Invent, to unpack the regulatory shifts driving medical debt and the urgent need for innovation. Together, they explore how data, technology, and new care models can help providers navigate uncertainty while still focusing on patient well-being. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive deeper into actionable strategies and solutions shaping the future of healthcare finance.