Podcast Episodes

Hidden Fees, Hidden Prices: Exposing the Truth About Hospital Billing

In this episode of The Pulse of Healthcare Podcast, Dr. John, CEO of Ovation Health, and Nick from Member Services examine the growing problem of hea…

13 hours ago

The Hidden Costs of Healthcare—Reference Based Pricing, Cash Pay & Hospital Transparency

In this episode, Dr. John and Nick explore the challenges surrounding healthcare pricing and why understanding the true cost of care has become incre…

2 weeks, 3 days ago

The Hidden Costs of Narrow Networks—and a Better Way Forward

In this episode, Dr. John and Patient Advocate Kia Baker discuss the often-overlooked drawbacks of traditional healthcare networks—limited provider a…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

One Year In: What Healthcare Really Looks Like from the Inside

Dr. John sits down with Member Services specialist Nick Trapani to talk about his first year on the job and the eye-opening lessons he’s learned alon…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Healthcare Cartel: Why the System is Rigged and the Rebels Fighting to Fix It

Ever feel like your healthcare is just one giant shell game? You’re not imagining it. 

This video pulls back the curtain on how the "Big Players" have…

3 months ago

Trump Rx & PBM Transparency: What Employers & Consumers Need to Know

In this episode, we’re diving into the new Trump Rx initiatives and the latest rules focused on PBM price transparency. What do these changes actuall…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

HSAs Explained - A Powerful Savings Tool Limited by Policy

In this episode, Dr. John and guest Virginia Groce (Claims Administrator for Ovation Health) explore how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) empower indiv…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Escaping the Big Box Cycle with Smarter Health Plans

In this episode, Dr. John and Peter unpack the growing dilemma employers face as healthcare costs continue to rise at an unsustainable pace. Despite …

6 months ago

Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking the Big Health Plan Myth

Do you believe that size equals stability?  In this episode, Dr. John challenges the mindset that “bigger is better” to help employers and employees …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Broken Signals/ A Veteran’s Story of Miscommunication in Healthcare

In this episode, Dr. John shares his journey from the military—where clear, precise communication can mean the difference between success and failure…

7 months, 1 week ago