The Pulse of Healthcare

The holidays can be a stressful and anxiety provoking time for many people. Tune into this episode as Peter and Dr. John discuss improved access to mental health services through telemedicine via phone and video chat, and how we can support one another during this holiday season.

In this episode, Dr. John interviews his father Don McCormick who shares the history and evolution of health insurance as we know it today... and the lessons learned from his experience in the healthcare industry. 

Are you expecting a rate increase again? You can't control the rising costs of healthcare but you can choose who you partner with. With tailored benefit plans and active cost containment efforts, Ovation Health has groups that have not seen a rate increase since 2018. Dr. John and Peter discuss the many areas where savings are possible and encourage employers to be proactive. Reach out for a quote today by calling 866-549-4199. 

In this episode, Dr. John shares the history of the first network and the evolution of networks in the healthcare industry. He explains the issues with networks and price transparency, and how they have nothing to do with access to health care or quality of care. 

In this episode, Dr. John and Peter discuss the issues of price transparency and why the pricing for a medical procedure or service is so greatly varied, depending on where you go to get your care and how it is being paid for. Find out how true Patient Advocacy can mitigate overpaying for medical costs without sacrificing quality of care.

In this episode Dr. John and Virginia, (Claims Administrator with Ovation Health), discuss the use of age stratification by legacy carriers in determining health plan rates and the surprising statistics from claims data.

In this episode, Dr. John and Peter discuss the advantages of integrating Direct Primary Care (DPC) into health care. This model improves the patient experience, lowers healthcare costs, and enhances health outcomes. 

Dr. John introduces Hannah, the newest member of the team. They discuss her role in the Care Team, the healthcare industry and work culture, and how this relates to Member Services and positive member experiences.

Dr. McCormick interviewed an expert in veteran benefits who offers a free service to help vets and their spouses access in home care through the Aid and Attendance program.

In this episode, Dr. John and Peter discuss prescriptions as they relate to coordination of care for better outcomes, costs, side effects, low adherence rates and how to be more proactive in your healthcare.