Episode 6: The Broken Healthcare System: Insurance Battles, Physician Burnout & What Patients Can Do

In this episode of Out of Network, Dr. Ryon Parker and Dr. Rishi Seth pull back the curtain on America's broken healthcare system. From insurance denials that put profits over patients to the bureaucratic maze that's burning out physicians, this conversation exposes the harsh realities of modern medicine. With real stories from the front lines, they explore defensive medicine, the inequities plaguing our system, and most importantly—what patients can do to take back control of their healthcare.What You'll Learn How insurance companies deny legitimate medical claims and force hospitals to fight for paymentWhy physicians are ordering unnecessary tests and practicing "defensive medicine"The real reasons behind physician burnout and why doctors are leaving traditional medicineHow patients can navigate the complex healthcare system and advocate for themselvesApproximater Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: The reality of healthcare denials03:15 – Insurance company tactics: Denying sepsis and respiratory failure claims09:30 – The cost of fighting insurance denials on hospitals and patients15:00 – Defensive medicine: Why doctors order unnecessary tests28:00 – Physician burnout: The human cost of a broken system35:00 – Canada vs. US healthcare: A physician's perspective45:00 – Taking healthcare into your own hands: Patient advocacy52:30 – Closing thoughts: The future of healthcareConnect with Out of NetworkWebsite: https://www.outofnetworkpod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outofnetworkpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutofNetworkPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outofnetworkpodcastConnect with the HostsParker Medical - Las Vegas, NV → https://parkermedical.org/ Dr. Ryon Parker → https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryonparker/Seth Premiere Medical - Tampa, FL → https://sethmedical.com/Dr. Rishi Seth → https://www.instagram.com/drrishiseth/Enjoyed the Episode?If you liked this conversation, please subscribe, leave us a review, and share this podcast with a friend—it helps more people discover a new vision for healthcare.