Healthcare Explained

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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.

Episodes

  1. 12/08/2025

    December 8, 2025 - The OBBBA and DPC memberships

    Jeremy and Vinay tackle how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the landscape of paying for DPC memberships either as an individual or an employer.

    27 min

  2. 11/24/2025

    November 24, 2025 - TrumpRx.gov

    After a summer break, Vinay and Jeremy jump back into the world of healthcare policy to discuss the upcoming TrumpRx.gov website and service recently announced by the White House. Also: more escaped lab monkeys!

    16 min

  3. 06/03/2025

    Jun 3, 2025 - Sally Pace

    Guest Sally Pace, CEO of the Connect Healthcare Collaboration (CHC) and creator of the Granite List, joins us for a conversation on her background, helping employees understand healthcare benefits, and the superiority of Memphis musicians.

    26 min

  4. 03/14/2025

    March 14, 2025 - Medicare Advantage

    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.

    42 min

  5. 02/27/2025

    February 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.

    28 min

  6. 02/03/2025

    February 3, 2025 - Phil Harrison

    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!

    39 min

  7. 01/03/2025

    January 3, 2025 - Kartikay Kaushik

    In the first episode of 2025, Jeremy and Vinay interview Kartikay Kaushik, Business Analytics Manager with Planned Administrators, Inc. (PAI), a third-party administrator. Kartikay discusses his journey from dentistry to healthcare analytics, the importance of data transparency, and the insights analytics can bring to employers and other plan sponsors.

    35 min
  8. December 5, 2024

    12/05/2024

    December 5, 2024

    This episode, Vinay and Jeremy discuss underinsurance, the closure of rural hospitals, and health plan coverage of GLP-1s. This week's explainer: what is a compounding pharmacy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  9. Pilot, Part 2

    11/20/2024

    Pilot, Part 2

    In Part 2 of our pilot episode, Jeremy and Vinay talk about the role of non-traditional healthcare providers like community health workers, patient advocates, and others in addressing social determinants of health, as well as national and state policies that are enabling reimbursement for these roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  10. Pilot, Part 1

    11/20/2024

    Pilot, Part 1

    On part 1 of our very first *aired* episode, Vinay and Jeremy discuss lawsuits against GoodRx, clinical trials of a new combination Covid and flu vaccine, and soaring healthcare costs in Vermont. Also--escaped rhesus monkeys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Proactive MD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Proactive MD
  • Show Website
    Healthcare Explained