Taking Back Medicine: Who Should Be In the Exam Room? | Elisabeth Potter, MD

Dr. Pamela Mehta is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Potter, a reconstructive plastic surgeon and patient advocate, who shares the struggles of physicians fighting insurance companies' interference in patient care. Through viral social media moments and passionate advocacy, she exposes the broken healthcare system and offers hope for transformative change. Key Topics: 1. Insurance Intrusion in the Operating Room - Receiving insurance calls during active surgeries - Daily interruptions and patient care disruptions - Systemic challenges of insurance company interference 2. The Real Cost of Healthcare - Decreasing physician reimbursement rates - Transparency issues in medical billing - Hidden economic pressures on medical practices 3. Patient Advocacy and Empowerment - Understanding insurance as a "coupon" not protection - Importance of appealing insurance denials - Social media as a tool for healthcare transparency 4. Future of Healthcare Delivery - Exploring direct patient care models - Employer-driven healthcare solutions - Mentoring next-generation physicians to challenge the system Follow Dr. Elisabeth Potter Instagram @drelisabethpotter TikTok @drelisabethpotter X @EPotterMD If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Thursday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @dr.pamelamehta,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Dr. Mehta’s YouTube channel, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Resilience Orthopedics. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices