
Meidas Health, Episode 12: Changemakers Take on Goliath (i.e., the American Health Insurance Industry)
The MeidasTouch Podcast
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Navigating Healthcare's Insurance Maze
This chapter explores the challenges and realities patients face within the American health insurance system, particularly regarding denied claims for essential medical treatments. The conversation highlights the urgent need for reform, emphasizing systemic issues and personal stories that reveal the disconnect between insurance policies and patient care. Suggestions for alternative care models, including direct contracting between physicians and employers, are discussed as potential solutions to improve healthcare access and affordability.
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