Episode 2: Ron Howrigon

Episode Description:This episode of "The Strain: Winning the Battle with Big Health Insurance" features Ron Howrigon. Ron is the president and CEO of Fulcrum Strategies, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in payer contract negotiations for physician groups. In this episode, Ron shares his surprising journey from working for a major insurer to starting a consulting company to help physicians after an eye-opening moment during his son's birth you won’t want to miss. Ron discusses the challenges facing emergency physicians, including contract terminations and reimbursement cuts, exacerbated by the No Surprises Act. He emphasizes the need for physician involvement in healthcare reform and highlights the perverse incentives in the insurance industry that prioritize profits over patient care. Discussion of Ron's books, "Flatlining" and "Clear: Reforming Healthcare to Save the US Economy," provides further insights into the complex issues plaguing the healthcare system and offers suggestions for reform.About the StrainHealthcare providers are experiencing a massive financial strain brought on by big health insurers.That’s why we are embarking on a journey to unravel the complexities, challenge the status quo, and find solutions to the economic challenges that have been plaguing physicians, hospitals, and others for far too long.The Strain is hosted by Eliot Listman, CEO of Allia Group and pioneer of a healthcare litigation finance model that challenges insurer underpayments, and Jim Blakeman, an industry leader and passionate advocate for appropriate reimbursement for healthcare providers for over 40 years.The Strain also features influential voices in healthcare and finance.The Strain is sponsored by Allia Group: Financing Healthcare LitigationConnect with Us!Connect with EliotConnect with JimConnect with Ron HowrigonFollow Allia Group on LinkedInVisit Allia GroupInterested in Appearing on The Strain?Do you have insights into the challenges facing physicians and patients in today's healthcare landscape? We want to hear from you!Join us in shaping the conversation around healthcare economics and advocating for fair and sustainable practices in medicine. Email [email protected] to get in touch with The Strain Vidcast team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.