Working Healthcare

Meredith Hirsh moderates a physician panel at the National Organization of Rheumatology Management (NORM) annual conference. Drs. Rebecca Callis, Kyle Harner and Craig Carson each own their independent medical practice and share their unique pathway getting there. Meredith asks candid questions and the physicians respond with different perspectives including why independent practice is more challenging than ever and how this new era of practicing medicine has changed the type of top-level managers they hire. Discover how they juggle patient care and management responsibilities while striving to gain the mutual trust of their leadership team. Rheumatologists from different generations, genders and backgrounds, hear how they navigate our American Healthcare system complexities. For those wanting an inside view, sit back and listen to this engaging panel. Enjoy!

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Canadian healthcare leader Loreen Wales visits Meredith Hirsh in her Florida studio for a sit-down interview to discuss their two countries’ healthcare systems. Loreen provides insight into Canada’s universal public and private healthcare offerings. These two CEOs compare their countries’ healthcare options and examine if one is better than the other. Loreen divulges improvements needed within the Canadian healthcare sector and shares personal stories. They reveal shocking statistics of Canada’s medically assisted death rate and the cost of prescription drugs for Canadians. After this episode, you can decide if the Canadian Healthcare system is a model for the United States.

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Meredith Hirsh interviews healthcare business expert and top health insurance negotiator David Zetter who shares how he found his way working in this $4.5 trillion a year sector. He divulges the possibility of negotiating with health insurers and which items are up for grabs. David then offers advice on how healthcare entities can get started in the negotiation process and if it’s possible to still hang a shingle. We wrap up discussing the politics of medicine and what change is needed in our healthcare system.

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Meredith Hirsh begins by asking Wendell Potter to describe the executive-level positions he held at Humana and Cigna. Whistleblower, activist and best-selling author, Wendell sheds light on the insurance industry’s manipulative tactics. He then describes the grandiosity in which health insurance executives live and travel before he exposes strategies by these companies to increase profits at the expense of patients. Finally, Wendell reveals what prompted him to leave his high-paying PR job in health insurance to testify against these same characters in front of Congress.

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In this episode, Meredith Hirsh takes a deep dive into regulatory changes within Medicare and our healthcare system. She interviews Emily Graham who works with a diverse range of medical organizations on complex challenges that impact the quality and delivery of healthcare. Emily clarifies the differences between regulatory and legislative issues. She shares how she worked with CMS to combat the complex administration down-coding issue affecting providers nationwide and how we can fix the physician fee schedule. Enjoy! (Opinions expressed are solely those of Emily Graham and do not express the views or opinions of Hart Health Strategies Inc. or its clients.)

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Meredith Hirsh sits down with past president and one of NORM’s first attendees, Ethel Owen. Ethel provides insight into how CSRO and NORM were formed and the importance of joining similar types of healthcare advocacy organizations. She then shares data on NORM’s growth and its efforts to provide educational resources. Meredith and Ethel get honest about why 2024 has been the toughest year in their careers and talk about the need to collaborate to eliminate burnout. Enjoy!

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Join Meredith Hirsh in the studio for a sit-down interview with Matt Gracey. Originally planning a career in law, Matt changed course and joined his family’s boutique insurance company. He delves into the nuances of medical malpractice and Florida’s unique structure. Learn from an insurance expert on required business insurances and best practices. Finally, Matt provides insight into purchasing alliances and how they can help physicians. Enjoy!

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Join Meredith Hirsh in the studio for an in-depth interview with Jeremy Cohen. Jeremy shares his industry knowledge of health, life and cyber insurance. With the average cost of health insurance increasing, learn what options are best. Jeremy reveals the employer’s responsibility if providing health insurance and provides insight into how employers are creating enticing benefit packages. Discover why key person life insurance is best practice and why cyber security insurance is necessary. Enjoy!

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Join Meredith Hirsh as she sits down for a candid interview with Stacey Busch to dissect health insurance options. Discover the differences between Traditional Medicare and any Medicare Advantage plan. Stacey explains the difference between name brand, generic and biosimilar drugs so you can make an educated decision. Learn from a healthcare veteran on how to navigate the health insurance maze. Whether you are in the healthcare sector or want to learn more about health insurance, this is a deep dive into the many intricacies of medicine.

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Join Meredith Hirsh in this episode of Working Healthcare as she dives deep with Dr. Joshua Lenchus, a pharmacist turned physician and now Medical Director at Aetna. Discover how his unique path—from community college to leading health systems—has shaped his approach to healthcare. Dr. Lenchus shares candid insights on the evolving roles in medicine, the importance of getting involved, and why understanding the full spectrum of healthcare is crucial for driving meaningful change. Plus, hear his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities in today's healthcare landscape.

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