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Healthcare Explained

Healthcare Explained

By: Proactive MD
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 From Proactive MD and Mako Rx comes Healthcare Explained, a podcast in which two self-professed healthcare nerds discuss recent healthcare news, tackle confusing healthcare topics, interview experts, and provide employers and benefits consultants with strategies to navigate the complex world of healthcare.Proactive MD Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease Politics & Government
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  • March 14, 2025 - Medicare Advantage

    March 14, 2025 - Medicare Advantage
    Mar 14 2025

    This episode's explainer: What is Medicare Advantage? A timely topic given that United Health Group is being investigated by the DOJ for potential MA fraud, according to a recent WSJ report. Also on this episode: the measles outbreak in Texas.
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    42 mins
  • February 27, 2025

    February 27, 2025
    Feb 27 2025

    Vinay and Jeremy discuss Aetna suing pharmaceutical companies, updates on avian flu and CDC communications, and healthcare predictions for 2025. Plus -- an all-important update on the escaped lab monkeys.

    Please note that this episode includes information around CDC communication and avian flu that was accurate at the time of recording, but has since changed by the time of episode publication. We will address these inaccuracies openly in our next episode.
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    28 mins
  • February 3, 2025 - Phil Harrison

    February 3, 2025 - Phil Harrison
    Feb 3 2025

    In this episode, Vinay and Jeremy talk to benefits and risk consultant Phil Harrison of Healthcare Reporting about the evolution of health plans and consumerism, transparency in benefits consulting, and the fiduciary responsibility of health plan consultants and sponsors. It's a fascinating discussion on the changing industry from the viewpoint of an experienced consultant and fiduciary; don't miss it!
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    39 mins
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