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From the lower levelScrew ratings, if it's not being memed take it off the air! Why is the Real Housewives Flatlining?So apologising in advance for the fart & yo mama jokes, and questionable references in this episode, but it does get better. At the heart of this week's show is the question: why are housewives franchises flatlining??? Nice little yap about villains and texture and what we need, but we want to hear from you?? Is Housewives tanking?? How should it be revived?
2025-07-231h 08
Love Shack Live: Helping Couples Rescue Their Relationships#227: You Can’t Keep Going Like This: What to Do When You’re Emotionally FlatliningSend us a textHave you ever had that quiet, sinking feeling… the one in your gut that whispers something’s off? Nothing’s exploded. Nothing’s “wrong.”But deep down, you know, this version of your relationship, your life, even yourself? It doesn’t quite fit anymore. And you’re just dancing through the motions, hoping no one notices the smoke.You’re not alone. In this raw, behind-the-scenes episode of Love Shack Live, we’re turning the mic inward to talk about the moment before the moment, when something big needs to change, but you h...
2025-05-1747 min
Come Let Us Reason PodcastChristianity Flatlining or Fighting Back? The Results Are In!Christianity Flatlining or Fighting Back? The Results Are In!
The latest Pew survey drops a bombshell: Christianity in America isn't fading—it's holding steady. But what's next for faith in the U.S.? In this discussion, Lenny is joined by Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Jacob Daniel who help uncover the cultural shifts, demographic changes, and rising diversity of beliefs reshaping the spiritual landscape. We dig into how Christians can adapt, engage, and evangelize in this evolving world. What does it all mean for the church’s role in society? Is Christianity on life support or gearing up f...
2025-04-2800 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 96 - SPECIAL EDITION: Remembering Dr. Dan HurleyThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and Ron Howrigon discuss the life of the late Dr. Dan Hurley with his wife Dr. Traci Hurley, his sister Christine, and his brother Tom. They shared memories of his life and why he fought so hard for transparency in our healthcare system.Matthew and Ron spoke to Dr. Hurley last year on the FLATLINING Podcast after he was diagnosed with dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma and his insurance company had denied payment for radiology scans that would have aided his treatment.--Listen to the FLATLINING...
2024-08-071h 04
High Performance Real Estate Agent Podcast with Tina Beliveau33. Jump Starting Your Real Estate Business When It's FlatliningMaybe your real estate business isn't flatlining - but if it's slower than you'd like, feeling stagnant, or your pipeline is emptier than you'd prefer, this episode is for you!Laura Malec and I talk through some of my favorite tactics for jump-starting my business including:- How to find and capitalize on "right now" business (aka your low hanging fruit)- Shifting your focus to serving others and building relationships in a way that bears long-term fruit- Best practices to ask for referrals right now The headline for this...
2024-04-1537 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 56 - Big changes coming to North CarolinaThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss a few news items in North Carolina. First, the state budget has been held up by members of the state Senate effectively putting Medicaid expansion on hold. When can we see any changes and how many more Medicaid patients should providers expect to see? Then, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina got approval from the state legislature and the governor to act more like a for-profit insurance company. What does this mean for patients and providers? How will this change the healthcare landscape in North Carolina. Matthew and Ron break it...
2023-07-1931 min
Mooney on Irish PoliticsIs Sinn Fein flatlining due to its known knowns?In this episode I consider Sinn Féin's performance in the opinion polls over the past year and conclude that while it will be the biggest single party in the next Dáil, I believe the most likely outcome of that election will be another election. This podcast is based on this recent column: https://derekmooney.ie/2023/07/17/is-sinn-fein-flatlining-from-its-known-knowns/.
I also pay a small personnel tribute to two good friends I've recently lost: Peter Boylan and Ben Briscoe.
2023-07-1722 min
Learning at LargeTackling flatlining business productivity with future focused L&DWhile investment in L&D has steadily risen over the years, business productivity has been flatlining. Hear why Simon Gibson, Group Head of Learning & Development at Marks and Spencer, thinks L&D isn't having the right impact. Find out how understanding your business and getting future-focused will help you correct this situation and show your value. Ep. 52 Brought to you by Elucidat.
2023-07-0424 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 45 - How one Cigna medical director denied 60,000 claims in a monthLast week the investigative publication ProPublica released an article detailing Cigna’s ($CI ) use of a computer system that automatically denies claims that meet certain parameters. Our own president and CEO Ron Howirgon was interviewed for the article and participated in a ProPublica/The Capitol Forum webinar on the matter. He and Matthew discussed the contents of the article and what can be done to solve this problem in this week’s episode of the FLATLINING Podcast.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Au...
2023-04-0530 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 44 - California DreamingThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Ron and Matthew discuss several healthcare news items from California, including Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to sever the state’s ties with Walgreens ($WBA ), California branded generic insulin, the court cases surrounding the COVID-19 misinformation law, and Sutter Health’s full residency program.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible.Articles mentioned in this program:California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute - The Associated PressCalifornia picks generic dru...
2023-03-2933 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 43 - The hype behind WegovyThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss the new weight loss drug by Novo Nordisk ($NVO ) called Wegovy and how it and similar drugs could change America’s public health. Plus, they talk about why insurance companies aren’t covering it and how and when that could change.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible.Articles mentioned in this program:Ozempic Can Cause Major Weight Loss. What Happens if You Stop Taking It? - The New York Ti...
2023-03-2231 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 42 - CoN reform coming to NCThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron briefly discuss the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. What do the closures say about the rest of the economy?Then they talk about the deal reached in North Carolina to expand Medicaid and reform the Certificate of Need laws. How soon can a group open an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or operate and MRI machine? Will this help bring down costs for patients? Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible.
2023-03-1531 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 41 - Breaking up hospital monopolies?In this episode of the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss two news items. First, they talk about new data that shows more physicians died during the COVID-19 pandemic than previously expected, fueling the already-created physician shortage. What happens if there aren’t enough physicians?Then, they discuss a new bill in the state of Indiana that claims to help regulate some of the state’s largest hospital systems. Ron explains why this proposal is a bad idea.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Googl...
2023-03-0830 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 40 - How to reform healthcare (Part 2)This week, Matthew and Ron continue their discussion on the different ideas for reforming healthcare. In this episode, they focus on some of Senator Bernie Sanders’ priorities as the new chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in the United States Senate and different proposals to save Medicare from becoming insolvent.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible.Articles mentioned in this program:‘We Ain’t Gonna Get It’: Why Bernie Sanders Says His ‘Medicare for A...
2023-03-0122 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 39 - How to reform healthcare (Part 1)On the FLATLINING Podcast this week, Matthew and Ron begin a short series explaining the different proposals floating around in this Congress to “fix” or reform healthcare. In this episode, they discuss some of the contents of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Commitment to America and why some states are attempting to pass a public option.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible.Articles mentioned in this program:The future of health care reform is now - Michael Bur...
2023-02-2233 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 38 - What the ruling on TMA 2 means for providersThis week, Judge Jeremy Kernodle ruled against the Department of Health and Human Services (again) in a lawsuit surrounding the No Surprises Act. The Texas Medical Association and others were plaintiffs in the case and had previously taken the Biden Administration to court over HHS’ creation of the Interim Final Rule. Last year, Judge Kernodle ruled that HHS had not followed proper procedure and effectively tried to re-write the No Surprises Act with their Interim Final Rule.In August 2022, HHS issued a new Final Rule that the Texas Medical Association alleged had the same intent and effect as...
2023-02-0826 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 38 - What the ruling on TMA 2 means for providersThis week, Judge Jeremy Kernodle ruled against the Department of Health and Human Services (again) in a lawsuit surrounding the No Surprises Act. The Texas Medical Association and others were plaintiffs in the case and had previously taken the Biden Administration to court over HHS’ creation of the Interim Final Rule. Last year, Judge Kernodle ruled that HHS had not followed proper procedure and effectively tried to re-write the No Surprises Act with their Interim Final Rule. In August 2022, HHS issued a new Final Rule that the Texas Medical Association alleged had the same intent and effect as the original In...
2023-02-0826 min
The FLATLINING PodcastFLATLINING Podcast Short: Biden's Healthcare PromisesOn this FLATLINING Podcast Short, Matthew takes a look back at an episode Ron did in 2020 about then-candidate Joe Biden’s healthcare platform. He focused his healthcare policy on a few things: lowering the Medicare age, adding a public option, drug reform, and surprise billing. Matthew takes a look at how well President Biden has stuck to those campaign platforms ahead of the State of the Union and at the halfway point of President Biden’s first term in office.Let Matthew and Ron know what you think about these policy platforms and how well you...
2023-02-0113 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesFLATLINING Podcast Short: Biden’s Healthcare PromisesOn this FLATLINING Podcast Short, Matthew takes a look back at an episode Ron did in 2020 about then-candidate Joe Biden’s healthcare platform. He focused his healthcare policy on a few things: lowering the Medicare age, adding a public option, drug reform, and surprise billing. Matthew takes a look at how well President Biden has stuck to those campaign platforms ahead of the State of the Union and at the halfway point of President Biden’s first term in office. Let Matthew and Ron know what you think about these policy platforms and how well you think President Biden has done...
2023-02-0113 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 37 - We've hit the debt ceiling. What's next?Last week, the US hit the debt ceiling and now Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers and arguing about what might happen next. The debt ceiling affects the US government’s ability to pay its bills; one of those big bills is Medicare. So, what happens next? Should providers expect to get paid for Medicare services? What about Medicare Advantage reimbursement? Matthew and Ron break it down for you.Plus: A look back at a ballot initiative mandating nurse proportions in Massachusetts, a bill to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, and American views on the healthcare sy...
2023-01-2550 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 36 - 2023 Medicare and PBMs make moneyHave these podcasts delivered to your email inbox each week by subscribing.This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Ron and Matthew discuss the 2023 Medicare fee schedule. Congress, in the omnibus spending bill last year, averted a 4.5% cut by giving providers a 2.4% increase thus bringing the total cut to 2.1%. (-4.5+2.4=2.1). Ron explains how the math is done and what Medicare looks like for 2024.In UnitedHealth Group’s 2022 financial report ($UNH ), it was disclosed that their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), Optum, earned more profit than their insurance division, UnitedHealthcare. Ron and Matthew discuss how PBMs ma...
2023-01-1852 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 35 - Dale Folwell and the NC State Health PlanThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Ron and Matthew spend the whole show breaking down the saga of Dale Folwell and the North Carolina State Health Plan. Since 2019, State Treasurer Folwell has sought to see and set the provider reimbursement rates for the self-funded health plan for state employees. The plan uses the BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina network. Last week, Treasurer Folwell announced the state health plan would be switching to Aetna.Ron and Matthew break down:* Where this battle began* Why Folwell has a bone to pick with BCBS NC
2023-01-1153 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 34 - How to reform the orphan drug marketThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron take on the money-related topics of medical debt and orphan drugs. Who does medical debt hurt more: patients or providers? Is Medicare for All or single payor healthcare the solution to medical debt?Drug companies make billions on orphan drugs, meant for a small number of people with very serious illnesses. Is this ethical? What was the purpose of the Orphan Drug Act? How can the drug market be reformed?Ron and Matthew take on all of these topics on this week’s episode of...
2023-01-0448 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 34 - How to reform the orphan drug marketThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron take on the money-related topics of medical debt and orphan drugs. Who does medical debt hurt more: patients or providers? Is Medicare for All or single payor healthcare the solution to medical debt? Drug companies make billions on orphan drugs, meant for a small number of people with very serious illnesses. Is this ethical? What was the purpose of the Orphan Drug Act? How can the drug market be reformed? Ron and Matthew take on all of these topics on this week’s episode of the FLATLINING Podcast. Happy new year ev...
2023-01-0448 minThe FLATLINING PodcastBest of 2022 - Part 2As we wrap up our best of 2022 programs, we want to thank you again for listening to the FLATLINING Podcast this year. Please remember to like and share it so that more people can find it and we can grow this podcast into something spectacular! If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, be sure to give us five stars!Our second most listened to segment of 2022 was our first episode where Ron and I discussed healthcare economics. Economics has an important role to play in how healthcare is done in the United States and ought to...
2022-12-2847 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesBest of 2022 - Part 2As we wrap up our best of 2022 programs, we want to thank you again for listening to the FLATLINING Podcast this year. Please remember to like and share it so that more people can find it and we can grow this podcast into something spectacular! If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, be sure to give us five stars! Our second most listened to segment of 2022 was our first episode where Ron and I discussed healthcare economics. Economics has an important role to play in how healthcare is done in the United States and ought to play an important role in...
2022-12-2847 minThe FLATLINING PodcastBest of 2022 - Part 1This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, we begin our retrospective on the most listened-to segments from the year. This episode features our bonus episode on Dr. Joseph Mercola and our discussion on healthcare being a “fact-free zone.”Thank you for your listenership throughout this first year of the FLATLINING Podcast. We are very excited for what Year Two will bring and we’ll have more details after the first of the year. Be sure to share this podcast with your friends and colleagues so they too can become interested in the things that matter most to phy...
2022-12-2138 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesBest of 2022 - Part 1This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, we begin our retrospective on the most listened-to segments from the year. This episode features our bonus episode on Dr. Joseph Mercola and our discussion on healthcare being a “fact-free zone.” Thank you for your listenership throughout this first year of the FLATLINING Podcast. We are very excited for what Year Two will bring and we’ll have more details after the first of the year. Be sure to share this podcast with your friends and colleagues so they too can become interested in the things that matter most to physicians and healthcare professionals. Let us...
2022-12-2138 min
Psych2Go On the GOEmotional Flatlining... What is it?What is emotional flatlining? We do these things because they’re enjoyable and we get pleasure out of them. However, what if you stopped feeling enjoyment out of normally fun activities? This is what’s known as anhedonia, otherwise recognized as emotional flatlining. The resulting numbness of this condition can be overwhelming and scary, however, it’s something that not everyone knows about. In this video, we’ll be discussing anhedonia and shed some light on the lesser-known details.
Disclaimer: This video is for informative purposes only. It is important to see a doctor or other...
2022-12-2004 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 33 - What will happen to Medicare in 2023?This week on the podcast, Ron and Matthew take an in-depth look at the proposed cuts to Medicare reimbursement in 2023. How will it affect physician practices? How will it affect patients? Can it be avoided? Is this the end of Medicare as we know it? All of that on this special episode of the FLATLINING Podcast.Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher...
2022-12-1442 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 33 - What will happen to Medicare in 2023?This week on the podcast, Ron and Matthew take an in-depth look at the proposed cuts to Medicare reimbursement in 2023. How will it affect physician practices? How will it affect patients? Can it be avoided? Is this the end of Medicare as we know it? All of that on this special episode of the FLATLINING Podcast. Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, and Audible. The FLATLINING Podcast is now avai...
2022-12-1442 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 32 - Questionable AnalysisOn this edition of the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss three analysis pieces about the future of healthcare. They take a look at whether the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) needs to be reformed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, if America is on a slippery slope towards socialized medicine, and whether the direct primary care model works.Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeart...
2022-12-0756 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 32 - Questionable AnalysisOn this edition of the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss three analysis pieces about the future of healthcare. They take a look at whether the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) needs to be reformed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, if America is on a slippery slope towards socialized medicine, and whether the direct primary care model works. Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. Th...
2022-12-0756 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 31 - Money MoneyThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss some healthcare money news. The State of New York now has a law that prohibits home liens and wage garnishing to recoup medical debt. What does that mean for providers and hospitals? And some conservatives are frustrated about $55 million being spent to reduce smoking. Ron thinks this is actually a good investment and will explain why.Matthew and Ron also take a look at some updates to previous stories they broke down on the FLATLINING Podcast including new numbers about cyber attacks in healthcare and more hospitals...
2022-11-3053 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 31 - Money MoneyThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss some healthcare money news. The State of New York now has a law that prohibits home liens and wage garnishing to recoup medical debt. What does that mean for providers and hospitals? And some conservatives are frustrated about $55 million being spent to reduce smoking. Ron thinks this is actually a good investment and will explain why. Matthew and Ron also take a look at some updates to previous stories they broke down on the FLATLINING Podcast including new numbers about cyber attacks in healthcare and more hospitals charging for MyChart...
2022-11-3053 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 30 - Medicare Advantage: scam or benefit?Former Cigna ($CI ) executive Wendell Potter and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL09) wrote in NEWSWEEK that Medicare Advantage plans scam seniors. Ron and Matthew discuss this and you may be surprised by the answer. Plus, what does a divided government mean for healthcare policy? Is there any bipartisan thing that can get done? Also, you won’t want to miss the discussion on the 340B program and how hospitals rake in profits.Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLAT...
2022-11-2359 minThe FLATLINING PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Dr. Mercola's strange vaccine theoriesIn this bonus episode, Matthew and Ron discuss the internet-famous Dr. Joseph Mercola and a recent article of his in the Epoch Times. In this article, he claims the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are covering up data about the COVID-19 vaccines. He’s cried wolf before about things as crazy as bed springs, so is there any veracity to his claims now?Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podc...
2022-11-1726 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesBONUS EPISODE: Dr. Mercola’s strange vaccine theoriesIn this bonus episode, Matthew and Ron discuss the internet-famous Dr. Joseph Mercola and a recent article of his in the Epoch Times. In this article, he claims the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are covering up data about the COVID-19 vaccines. He’s cried wolf before about things as crazy as bed springs, so is there any veracity to his claims now? Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHe...
2022-11-1726 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 29 - Our postmortem on the 2022 midtermsThis week, Matthew and Ron talk share their analysis on the 2022 midterms and what it means for healthcare. Will Medicare reimbursement be cut in 2023? Then they discuss Amazon.com’s ($AMZN ) new Amazon Clinic; it is their answer to telehealth. Plus, the Cleveland Clinic is going to start charging for MyChart messages. Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible.The FLATLININ...
2022-11-1646 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 29 - Our postmortem on the 2022 midtermsThis week, Matthew and Ron talk share their analysis on the 2022 midterms and what it means for healthcare. Will Medicare reimbursement be cut in 2023? Then they discuss Amazon.com’s ($AMZN ) new Amazon Clinic; it is their answer to telehealth. Plus, the Cleveland Clinic is going to start charging for MyChart messages. Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. The FLATLINING Podcast is now available on Stitcher and Pandora! Foll...
2022-11-1646 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 28 - This is not an election episodeThis week’s episode focuses on cybersecurity, healthcare business headlines, and hot takes on daylight savings time. Are hospitals doing everything they can to protect our personal health information? Should HIPPA be reformed? What does Walgreens Boots Alliance’s purchase of VillageMD mean for quality, access, and affordability? And are there health effects from Christmas music and daylight savings time?Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music...
2022-11-0947 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 27 - COVID-19 information amnesty?This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron take a look at what open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act plans looks like for 2022. Should providers and patients be aware of any changes?Then, virtually all states saw their Medicaid enrollment numbers jump during the COVID-19 pandemic but also saw it drop in 2022. What does 2023 have in store for Medicaid?Plus, should we declare amnesty for COVID-19 mistakes? Should we forgive and forget or should we prosecute (literally or at the ballot box) those who shared bad information (unintentionally) or those in leadership who...
2022-11-021h 01
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 27 - COVID-19 information amnesty?This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron take a look at what open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act plans looks like for 2022. Should providers and patients be aware of any changes? Then, virtually all states saw their Medicaid enrollment numbers jump during the COVID-19 pandemic but also saw it drop in 2022. What does 2023 have in store for Medicaid? Plus, should we declare amnesty for COVID-19 mistakes? Should we forgive and forget or should we prosecute (literally or at the ballot box) those who shared bad information (unintentionally) or those in leadership who made bad decisions (unintentionally)? Finally...
2022-11-021h 01
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 26 - The rising costs of health insuranceThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss why health insurance premiums are going up. One study from the Willis Towers Watson organization, which surveyed health insurers, claims that costs are going up because of patients’ bad habits and providers recommending too many services. Matthew and Ron break down that claim and discuss the true reason behind premium hikes.Plus, HHS is looking into new ways to crack down on poor-performing nursing homes, including pulling Medicare and Medicaid contracts. Is this the right approach and how much will that hurt a skilled nursing fa...
2022-10-261h 03
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 26 - The rising costs of health insuranceThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss why health insurance premiums are going up. One study from the Willis Towers Watson organization, which surveyed health insurers, claims that costs are going up because of patients’ bad habits and providers recommending too many services. Matthew and Ron break down that claim and discuss the true reason behind premium hikes. Plus, HHS is looking into new ways to crack down on poor-performing nursing homes, including pulling Medicare and Medicaid contracts. Is this the right approach and how much will that hurt a skilled nursing facility? And the CDC has re...
2022-10-261h 03
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 25 - The Decline and Fall of Bright Health Group (plus OTC hearing aids and legal psychedelics)This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss the recent news that Bright Health Group ($BHG) is pulling out of their exchange plans in most states, except for Florida and California. What does this mean for Bright Health patients? What about providers who are contracted with Bright Health or its products? Is this a referendum on private equity money in healthcare?Plus, over-the-counter hearing aids are now available for as little as $199 at Walmart. Is this a good innovation for patients? Will it hurt audiologists and ENT practices? Ron’s answer might surprise you....
2022-10-1953 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 24 - No, HHS’ purchase of Nplates is not for COVID-19 vaccinesThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Ron and Matthew venture down the COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theory rabbit hole. When Matthew reported about the Department of Health and Human Services’ purchase of an acute radiation sickness drug last week, some jumped to say that “really the Nplate drug is used to treat thrombotic thrombocytopenia syndrome caused by COVID-19 vaccines.” Ron and Matthew dive into what thrombotic thrombocytopenia syndrome is and why the claim is bogus.Tech is having a greater and greater influence in the world and healthcare is no exception. Matthew and Ron discuss some of the latest...
2022-10-1258 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 23 - DrugsThis week, Ron and Matthew discuss new results from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor. This time, some people aren’t sure about booster shots. Then they discuss why the FDA is approving drugs like Aduhelm and Relyvrio. These new drugs are very expensive but not very effective. What is the point of approving drugs that don’t do much?* Where can I find more information on the COVID-19 booster shots?* How many people have been boosted for COVID-19?* Why are drugs so expensive?* Why won’t...
2022-10-0557 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 22 - Healthcare 101: The Independence of PhysiciansGreetings to all of you who met us in Portland, Oregon at the ASCENT 2022 conference last week and welcome to the FLATLINING Podcast.This week Ron and Matthew discuss one of the foundational principles of American medicine: physician independence. Plus, they’ll look at why it is so difficult to do political polling in 2022 and big news about America’s neighbor to the north.They’ll take a look at these questions and more:* Do physicians make their own decisions?* Who influences physicians when making medical decisions?* Should there be mor...
2022-09-2854 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 21 - Biden: "The pandemic is over"This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron take a look at some new COVID-19 predictions from the Mayo Clinic and President Joe Biden’s 60 Minutes interview from Sunday night. Plus, they discuss why some doctors accused of over-prescribing opioids are relying on the Supreme Court.They’ll take a look at these questions:* Is the COVID-19 pandemic over?* What will happen with COVID-19 in the next few weeks?* Will hospitalizations and deaths go up or down?* Why is polio making a comeback?* What has the Supr...
2022-09-211h 03
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 20 - Oh so long COVID and new religious objections to ObamacareThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Ron and Matthew discuss long COVID and its potential effect on the US labor force and a new ruling on the Affordable Care Act. They answer these questions:* Will long COVID have an effect on the US workforce?* Should long COVID be classified as a disability?* Why is some preventative care free and who decides?* Can religious employers object to preventative care mandated under the Affordable Care Act?* How does the new ACA ruling affect other areas of healthcare?* Will the...
2022-09-1449 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 19 - You are entering the "fact-free zone" (and other headlines)As Paul Keckley, Ph.D. explains in his newsletter, healthcare is a “fact-free zone” politics. Listen on to learn more.This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss a number of healthcare-related headlines, including:* The FTC probes Amazon.com’s ($AMZN ) bid to buy One Medical ($ONEM ) * North Carolina debates Medicaid expansion* Where do Democrats and Republicans stand on healthcare going into the midterms?* Paul Keckley, Ph.D.: “Healthcare is increasingly a fact-free zone for politicians seeking votes. The reasons are simple.”Plus, a city in Ohio is...
2022-09-071h 00
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 18 - Pulse Check on the Economy: Rising CostsThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss and answer the following questions:* Should medical debt be forgiven instead of student debt?* Why can’t healthcare respond quickly to inflation and other rising costs?* How can hospitals prepare for economic downturns in the future?* What is the state of US healthcare in the current economy?Plus hear about robot delivery system in a hospital in Michigan.Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tw...
2022-08-3146 minThe FLATLINING PodcastFLATLINING Podcast Short: Don't hate the player, hate the gameOn this week’s FLATLINING Podcast Short, Ron explains why we shouldn’t demonize the insurance companies, despite the fact they make record profits. Right or wrong, this is the way our healthcare system is set up and the insurance companies are doing what is best for them. Though this is not an apology for insurance companies, Ron explains why we shouldn’t hate the player, but instead, hate the game.Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the...
2022-08-2415 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesFLATLINING Podcast Short: Don’t hate the player, hate the gameOn this week’s FLATLINING Podcast Short, Ron explains why we shouldn’t demonize the insurance companies, despite the fact they make record profits. Right or wrong, this is the way our healthcare system is set up and the insurance companies are doing what is best for them. Though this is not an apology for insurance companies, Ron explains why we shouldn’t hate the player, but instead, hate the game. Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, th...
2022-08-2415 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 17 - Would you see an Amazon.com doc?As most of the nation’s primary elections draw to a close, Ron and Matthew take a look at what issues are on voters’ minds as to they go to cast their ballot. It is no surprise that healthcare costs are near the top of that list. As the Democrats continue their marketing campaign based on the Inflation Reduction Act, Republicans seem to be scrambling to be unified. Unlike in 2010 when Republicans unilaterally opposed the Affordable Care Act in that midterm, there is no clear message telling you why you should vote for a Republican. Also, Matthew feels vindicated abou...
2022-08-1756 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 16 - BCBS Mississippi Sues for Defamation (and other payor headlines)This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss recent payor headlines. First, we all know the insurance companies make a lot of money and now that their 2022 Quarter 2 earnings reports are out, we take a look at how it affects providers and patients and what is says about the economy. In this episode we discuss Elevance (formerly Anthem) ($ELV ), UnitedHealthcare ($UNH ), Cigna ($CI ), Centene ($CNC ), and Kaiser Permenante. We excluded Aetna because it is difficult to extrapolate their earnings because it falls under the retail giant CVS Health ($CVS ).Then, Matthew and Ron...
2022-08-1056 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 15 - "Definitely not:" COVID-19 vaccination and drug price negotiationOn the FLATLINING Podcast this week, Matthew and Ron take a look at the newest data on opinions about COVID-19 vaccination for young children. More than four in ten parents say they will “definitely not” vaccinate their young child and nearly three in ten say they won’t be able to get the vaccine for their child from a place they trust. We break down the numbers.Medicare drug price negotiation continues to be pushed through Congress, this time making its way into a reconciliation bill. It eliminates some co-insurance and caps some out-of-pocket spending. It also allows...
2022-08-0355 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 14 - The Colorado OptionThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss the recent proposal for the 2023 Medicare fee schedule. Analysis of that proposal shows a 4.4% cut across the board for doctors in all specialties, but there is a good reason not to worry.Plus, with the “public option” going nowhere in Washington, some states have taken matters into their own hands. One of those states is Colorado and they created a mechanism that will force premiums down. Sneak peek: It is not good for providers and hospitals.Finally, a new report exposed flaws in the...
2022-07-2756 minThe FLATLINING PodcastFLATLINING Podcast Short: Healthcare's Role in the 2022 MidtermsIn this FLATLINING Podcast short, Matthew discusses what healthcare topics will be the main drivers in the 2022 midterms. As Republicans plan to talk about COVID-19 restrictions (still), Democrats seem ready to move on and talk about proposals to fix rising healthcare costs for millions of Americans.Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible.Follow Matthew (@radioHandley) and Ron (@RonHowrigon) on Twitter...
2022-07-2007 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesFLATLINING Podcast Short: Healthcare’s Role in the 2022 MidtermsIn this FLATLINING Podcast short, Matthew discusses what healthcare topics will be the main drivers in the 2022 midterms. As Republicans plan to talk about COVID-19 restrictions (still), Democrats seem ready to move on and talk about proposals to fix rising healthcare costs for millions of Americans. Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. Follow Matthew (@radioHandley) and Ron (@RonHowrigon) on Twitter. Articles mentioned in this program: Did America fall victim...
2022-07-2007 minThe FLATLINING PodcastFLATLINING Podcast Short: What happens when everyone is paid at Medicare rates?This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released their initial changes to the Medicare fee schedule for 2023. Analysis shows that this change could cut revenue from Medicare patients by 4.4%. For some specialties and hospitals, that is hundreds of thousands of dollars. Truth be told, however, by the time 2023 comes around the cut will probably not be that steep; no member of Congress wants to be the person who cut pay to doctors during a midterm election year.The Kaiser Family Foundation did a study a few years ago that determined the average family would save...
2022-07-1308 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesFLATLINING Podcast Short: What happens when everyone is paid at Medicare rates?This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released their initial changes to the Medicare fee schedule for 2023. Analysis shows that this change could cut revenue from Medicare patients by 4.4%. For some specialties and hospitals, that is hundreds of thousands of dollars. Truth be told, however, by the time 2023 comes around the cut will probably not be that steep; no member of Congress wants to be the person who cut pay to doctors during a midterm election year. The Kaiser Family Foundation did a study a few years ago that determined the average family would save about $2000 a year...
2022-07-1308 min
The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 13 - An Unusual Alliance (and other headlines)This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron dive into some of the top healthcare headlines for this week. First, a new report shows that as many as 85% of hospitals are non-compliant with an Affordable Care Act rule that requires them to make their prices public. Then, a new analysis of Health Savings Accounts shows that they are becoming less and less effective. Is there a way to still make them work? And the strangest: Senators Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders agree on something healthcare-related and Matthew and Ron discuss the implications of buying drugs from other countries.
2022-06-221h 04
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 13 - An Unusual Alliance (and other headlines)This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron dive into some of the top healthcare headlines for this week. First, a new report shows that as many as 85% of hospitals are non-compliant with an Affordable Care Act rule that requires them to make their prices public. Then, a new analysis of Health Savings Accounts shows that they are becoming less and less effective. Is there a way to still make them work? And the strangest: Senators Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders agree on something healthcare-related and Matthew and Ron discuss the implications of buying drugs from other countries. Let...
2022-06-221h 04The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 12 - Pulse Check on the Economy: COVID-19's annoying hangoverThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron take a look at the current state of the economy. If you thought that just because COVID-19 cases might be winding down that we are out of this thing, think again. The economic problems we are facing now are bigger than one president or election and can be traced back to problems caused by the virus. Matthew and Ron also take a look at the question of how a recession might affect American healthcare? Unfortunately, things aren’t looking too good.Let us know what you think in th...
2022-06-1542 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 11 - Medicare for All is BackEarlier this year, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced the Medicare for All Act of 2022. It is obvious that this bill is not going to get passed this year, however, that didn’t stop Ron and Matthew from taking a look at what some of the outcomes of the bill might be. Medicare for All is popular among young progressives and even among some physician and nurses’ groups. 'How would the Medicare for All Act of 2022 affect immigration, the supply of doctors, the quality of hospital care, and how much power would it give the Secretary of Heal...
2022-06-081h 01The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 10 - The (for-profit?) Future of American HealthcareThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Ron and Matthew discuss private equity money becoming more and more involved in American healthcare. On one hand, it’s a way for struggling practices to “bailout” without selling their practice to a hospital, but on the other, it may turn healthcare’s focus away from patients and more towards money. Are their private equity benefits for doctors? What about benefits for patients?Plus: More and more students in residency are unionizing and preparing to strike for higher pay. How does this affect patient care?Ron and Matthew discuss this and...
2022-06-0153 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 10 - The (for-profit?) Future of American HealthcareThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Ron and Matthew discuss private equity money becoming more and more involved in American healthcare. On one hand, it’s a way for struggling practices to “bailout” without selling their practice to a hospital, but on the other, it may turn healthcare’s focus away from patients and more towards money. Are their private equity benefits for doctors? What about benefits for patients? Plus: More and more students in residency are unionizing and preparing to strike for higher pay. How does this affect patient care? Ron and Matthew discuss this and more on this week’s F...
2022-06-0153 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 9 - O Canada: A look at Ontario's healthcareProgressive American politicians frequently point to Canada’s Medicare system as a wonderful alternative to what we have in the United States. In that system, the federal government allots an amount of money to each province for them to handle healthcare individually. How Ontario handles that task was a hot topic at the premier debate a few weeks ago. In this episode of the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron dive deep into the functionality of the Canadian healthcare system and the ideas (or lack thereof) of Premier Doug Ford (Progressive Conservative Party) and party leaders Andrea Horwarth (Ontario New De...
2022-05-2558 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 8 - Healthcare 101: The Basics of InsuranceHealth insurance, at least in the United States, is one of the most difficult products to make an informed investment in and many Americans do not know what it is they are buying. Many don’t understand the deductible, the out-of-pocket maximum, and what is co-insurance anyway? Ron and Matthew break all of that down this week in this remedial discussion on the basics of US health insurance.Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple...
2022-05-1853 minThe FLATLINING PodcastFLATLINING Podcast Short: Medicare at 50This week, we present another FLATLINING Podcast Short. In this short, Ron discusses the implications of another potential policy proposal coming up in this year’s midterms and the 2024 presidential election: Medicare at 50. In principle, the concept seems to make sense; it is a form of the public option. Can providers and healthcare delivery systems handle and, more importantly, afford this change? Ron breaks it down.Let us know in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweeting Matthew or Ron.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHe...
2022-05-1109 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesFLATLINING Podcast Short: Medicare at 50This week, we present another FLATLINING Podcast Short. In this short, Ron discusses the implications of another potential policy proposal coming up in this year’s midterms and the 2024 presidential election: Medicare at 50. In principle, the concept seems to make sense; it is a form of the public option. Can providers and healthcare delivery systems handle and, more importantly, afford this change? Ron breaks it down. Let us know in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweeting Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible...
2022-05-1109 min
What She Said!Identifying Self-Sabotage, Miami Nice, Emotional Flatlining and Green PavementI’m joined by Denise Chand from The Sacred Space Coaching who is here for the fifth in a 12 part series on getting out of a rut and living the life you want. Today Denise walks through some of the things that hold us back in life, how to stop undermining our own success, and how to identify self-sabotage so we can stop it in its tracks.
Anne Brodie is in for a twofer again this week. First we take a look at what’s new in entertainment which includes a look at Petite Maman, a darling from TIFF this year...
2022-05-0757 min
Crypto TodayMay 4: Markets nervous, MicroStrategy's grim results, NFT sales 'flatlining,' Elon Musk 'steals' Bored Ape pictureOn today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, the markets nervously await news as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares for the fastest interest rate hike in decades — and MicroStrategy suffers a painful impairment loss on its Bitcoin investment in the first quarter of 2022. Also today, The Wall Street Journal says NFT sales are "flatlining" — but is this completely true? Plus, Elon Musk causes a stir after criticizing NFTs, stealing a Bored Ape picture, and suggesting some users may have to start paying for Twitter. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.
2022-05-0409 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 7 - Question Your Doctor (and other headlines)This week on the podcast, Matthew and Ron dive into some of the healthcare headlines over the past few weeks. They discuss quality and access to care for a closing/downsizing Chicagoland hospital, they take a look at where Anthem gets its money from, they wonder why the IG report on Medicare Advantage plans denying medically necessary care wasn’t a bigger news story, and they pick apart an opinion piece encouraging you to, well, be your own doctor.What do you think of these news stories and what is your response to them? Let us know in...
2022-05-0458 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 6 - Big InsuranceThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss the nature of Big Insurance. You hear about Big Tech, Big Pharma, and, especially if it is an election year, you probably hear about Big Insurance. How did BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna get to be as big as they are today? Are their sizes and profit margins driving the costs of healthcare up? What if we redistribute those profits? Listen to this episode of the FLATLINING Podcast to find out.Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Pod...
2022-04-271h 01The FLATLINING PodcastFLATLINING Podcast Short: Surprise BillingIn this FLATLINING Podcast Short, Ron discusses how, prior to the No Surprises Act, Congress was treating doctors unfairly when it came to legislating surprise billing.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net
2022-04-2007 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesFLATLINING Podcast Short: Surprise BillingIn this FLATLINING Podcast Short, Ron discusses how, prior to the No Surprises Act, Congress was treating doctors unfairly when it came to legislating surprise billing. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net
2022-04-2007 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 5 - The Healthcare Equation: Affordability and QualityThis week on the podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss the two other pieces of the healthcare equation; that is affordability and quality. The New York Times said two years ago (prior to the COVID-19 pandemic) that the United States had the least effective and most expensive healthcare system in the world. Is that really true? Take a listen to hear what Ron and Matthew have to say about American healthcare quality, innovation, and affordability for the average patient. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. This is a public e...
2022-04-1356 min
The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)#148: Market Update March 22 - How long it takes each capital city to double in value, which cities are flatlining vs flying, rental growthGot a question for the trio? - https://zfrmz.com/uLtjhyBskV96PY6eJfaI https://propertyplanning.com.au/propertyplannerbuyerprofessor/ In this week's episode Dave, Cate and Pete take you through: 1. SA council takes matters into its own hands Pete shares the measures that the Karoonda East Murray Council in SA are trialing to grow their population. Kudos to them! Rather than waiting for the federal or state governments to come to the party, they are implementing some great initiatives themselves. 2. How long does it take each capital city to double in value? Pete shares with our listeners his research for each...
2022-04-1141 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 4 - The Healthcare Equation: AccessThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron continue their discussion on the problems with the American healthcare system. Last episode, they identified three parts of the healthcare equation: access (or universality), quality, and affordability. Matthew and Ron discuss access in this week’s episode. What does it mean for the US to have universal access or universal coverage? How has the access problem worked in the United Kingdom or Canada? Where does “health equity” come into all this? Check out the podcast to find out.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcast...
2022-04-0659 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 3 - How healthcare is killing the US economyThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron begin to discuss the subject of Ron’s book, Flatlining: How Healthcare is Killing the US Economy. This isn’t to say that people haven’t proposed good or creative solutions (look at Medicare for All or the Affordable Care Act), but that as it stands now, healthcare puts a huge strain on the federal budget and the budgets of millions of Americans.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible.Articles mentioned in this show:The gaping...
2022-03-3052 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesEp. 3 - How healthcare is killing the US economyThis week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron begin to discuss the subject of Ron’s book, Flatlining: How Healthcare is Killing the US Economy. This isn’t to say that people haven’t proposed good or creative solutions (look at Medicare for All or the Affordable Care Act), but that as it stands now, healthcare puts a huge strain on the federal budget and the budgets of millions of Americans. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. Articles mentioned in this show: The gaping hole in the Republican response - FLATLINING.net Healthcare a...
2022-03-3052 min
MrCreepyPasta's StorytimeMy Friend Has Been Flatlining Herself to Talk to the Soul of Her Dead Sister by 10MinuteHorrorCliff JumpingThe Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/10MinuteHorror/Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF5PS6OmelwRead along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/thil4a/my_friend_has_been_flatlining_herself_to_talk_to/Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends!💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ💀 Volume 2: http://a.co/i0O9zks💀 Comic Book: http://a.co/2POGdNW🧊 Chill with the Community!: https://www.thechillingapp.com/Visit the st...
2022-03-2422 minThe FLATLINING PodcastEp. 2 - The End of the Beginning: Two Years of COVID-19This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss COVID-19. Last week, the United States ticked over the two-year anniversary of COVID-19 restrictions. Matthew and Ron discuss what is the coronavirus, the strengths and weaknesses of telemedicine, who you should trust to give you information on COVID-19, and what the US will look like going forward. You can find the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible.Here are some articles mentioned in this program:The End of the Beginning - FLATLINING.n...
2022-03-231h 03The FLATLINING PodcastEp. 1 - Economics drives healthcareIn the first full episode of the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss why economics plays such an important factor in healthcare, why you need to hear about doctors and the good that they do, and a man who wanted to “save the COVID patients.”Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on these platforms:The FLATLINING Podcast will be available soon on Google Podcasts.Articles mentioned in this episode: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...
2022-03-1657 minThe FLATLINING PodcastThe FLATLINING PodcastWelcome to the new FLATLINING Podcast, the podcast that will be bringing you great healthcare analysis and discussion each week. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and to signup for our FLATLINING newsletters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net
2022-03-1401 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesThe FLATLINING PodcastWelcome to the new FLATLINING Podcast, the podcast that will be bringing you great healthcare analysis and discussion each week. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and to signup for our FLATLINING newsletters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net
2022-03-1401 min
The FLATLINING PodcastHere's what you're missing on the FLATLINING PodcastOn the FLATLINING Podcast, Fulcrum Strategies President and CEO Ron Howrigon and writer Matthew Handley discuss the most pressing issues facing doctors and healthcare providers across the United States. Their in-depth knowledge aids their analysis on:* The No Surprises Act* Medicare for All* Political healthcare rhetoric* American attitudes towards healthcareSubscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...
2022-01-0101 min
Inside Healthcare from Fulcrum StrategiesHere’s what you’re missing on the FLATLINING PodcastOn the FLATLINING Podcast, Fulcrum Strategies President and CEO Ron Howrigon and writer Matthew Handley discuss the most pressing issues facing doctors and healthcare providers across the United States. Their in-depth knowledge aids their analysis on: * The No Surprises Act * Medicare for All * Political healthcare rhetoric * American attitudes towards healthcare Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, TuneIn, and Audible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net This is a public ep...
2022-01-0101 min
The Health Disparities PodcastFlatlining revisited: The extra burden of equity work in the intra-COVID era.In her book Flatling, released in 2019, Dr. Adia Wingfield articulated how the burden of equity initiatives furthering diversity and inclusion in healthcare is being disproportionately shouldered by the very populations these initiatives intend to support. Today our panel revisits Flatlining and explores the additional implications of the pandemic for equity work during this “new-new economy,” and discuss some of the challenges and solutions in leading organizational change towards culturally sensitive care and minority representation.
2021-08-1246 minThe Health Disparities PodcastFlatlining revisited: The extra burden of equity work in the intra-COVID era.In her book Flatling, released in 2019, Dr. Adia Wingfield articulated how the burden of equity initiatives furthering diversity and inclusion in healthcare is being disproportionately shouldered by the very populations these initiatives intend to support. Today our panel revisits Flatlining and explores the additional implications of the pandemic for equity work during this “new-new economy,” and discuss some of the challenges and solutions in leading organizational change towards culturally sensitive care and minority representation.
2021-08-1246 min
AGEISTWhat Flatlining Taught Me: Will Henshall, Founder of LondonbeatThis week on the SuperAge podcast, we are joined by the inspiring Will Henshall. When Will flatlined in 2018, he had a 2% chance of living, and a 1% chance of surviving without any cognitive impairment. He defied the odds and is here to share his story of how he sees the world differently now.Songwriter, entrepreneur, inventor, photographer, audio engineer, and curious human, Will knows reinvention well. In this episode, he shares his fascinating story of working in the music industry in London where he was the founder of Londonbeat with 5 huge hits, leading a tech...
2021-07-211h 05
The Work From Home ShowS1Ep18: Flatlining: Race, Work, and Health Care in the New Economy with Dr. Adia Harvey WingfieldDiversity in the work place is something society has been trying to achieve for a long time now. Now that Covid sent workers home and changed the landscape of work, what does that mean for diversity? Professor Dr. Harvey Wingfield is Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, President of Sociologists for Women in Society, a national organization that encourages feminist research, and author of No More Invisible Man: Race and Gender in Men's Work, and the new bestselling book Flatlining: Race, Work, and Health Care in the New Economy. She joins Adam and Naresh...
2021-05-0624 min
Melissa's CornerMedical Myth - Flatlining Parents Can Be Shocked Back To LifeMedical Myth - Flatlining Parents Can Be Shocked Back To Life in 2 segments
2020-11-1106 min
Okay, Now What? - With Kate GladdinLife - Are You Flatlining it?What kind of life do you want to live? You get one chance at being human - what kind of experience do you want it to be? It's a deep question but also an essential one to ask ourselves as we step into ''adult'' world - or before you know it, you could be flatlining your life. What do I mean by this? Tune in to find out. After such a rollercoaster of a year, get ready to feel deep with me in this episode. Give the gift of giving this Christmas. Visit Mission In Action to...
2019-12-0929 min
Sunday Morning MagazineDr. Adia Wingfield Author of "Flatlining: Race, Work, & Health Care in the New Economy"Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield is a Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. She is also a writer, and author of two important books in the health care field, the latest: Flatlining--Race, Work, and Healthcare in the New Economy. Very readable, it's important information for anyone who cares about people, about equity, about social justice. With a lens here on the health care field, Dr. Harvey-Wingfield brings to light the backward slide that has taken place, and thus provides the direction in which we need to move.
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2019-08-0430 min
Fulcrum Strategies, analyzing changes in health care and how they affect youFlatlining Series - IntroThis is the first installment in a series of podcasts from Fulcrum Strategies president Ron Howrigon devoted to his book, Flatlining: How Health Care Could Kill the US Economy.
2017-09-1110 min
Straight Talk MDFlatlining: How Healthcare could Kill the U.S. Economy with Ron HowrigonRon Howrigon talks about his new book, "Flatlining: How Healthcare could Kill the U.S. Economy." He discusses the looming economic crisis in healthcare that could be far bigger and more widespread than the auto industry and the housing market crashes combined.
2017-01-021h 07