Adventist HealthCare & You - Charting with Dr. McNeil: The Truth Behind the Cost of Healthcare

On this episode, Dr. Patsy McNeil, system chief medical officer and executive vice president of Adventist HealthCare, welcomes Kevin Cargill, CPA, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Katie Eckert, Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations, for a candid discussion about the cost of healthcare.The conversation explores why healthcare expenses continue to rise, the difference between hospital charges and what hospitals actually receive in payment and the many resources required to deliver quality patient care. Kevin and Katie explain the role of insurance companies, negotiated reimbursement rates and the hidden costs that contribute to healthcare spending.The group also takes a closer look at Maryland's unique healthcare payment model, the financial challenges facing hospitals nationwide and how healthcare organizations balance their Mission to provide essential services while remaining financially sustainable.Producers: Meghan Loveless, Allisson Sambataro, Cooper Hoffman