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Zotec Answers - A Healthcare Podcast — 97 episodes
What's really happening behind the scenes of the No Surprises Act?
As AI use accelerates in healthcare, what does it mean for physicians, their practices, and policymakers?
How are payer policies affecting the practice and business of healthcare?
Why is Urgent Care's recognition in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule significant, and what comes next in policy and practice?
If AI is already embedded in healthcare workflows, how should physicians and policymakers respond?
What do payer incentives tell us about today's reimbursement and denial environment?
What's driving AI in healthcare, and what should physicians be paying attention to?
How can CMS's recently released IDR Public Use Files help physicians strengthen arbitration, negotiations, and financial planning?
What did Congress question health insurers about, and why does it matter for healthcare?
What changed at the end of 2025 for Transparency in Coverage rules and NSA fees?
How will Zotec and Microsoft's TODAZ solution change physician workflows?
What is the latest on a possible federal moratorium on state AI legislation?
What is Zotec unveiling with Microsoft at RSNA 2025?
How will the 2026 MPFS final rule impact patient access and physician practices?
Are the states outpacing Congress in regulating AI?
Why is payer price transparency impactful for physicians and physician practices?
How will AI shape the future of breast cancer screening and equity?
Will AI in healthcare be governed by a national framework or a state-by-state patchwork?
What are the potential "PAYGO" sequestration cuts & what do they mean for Medicare?
How are recent court decisions and new legislation shaping the No Surprises Act?
What should we expect when Congress returns in September?
What's in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule?
What is the significance of the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act?
What has the Advocacy Team been up to so far in 2025?
What do you need to know about the No Surprises Act (NSA) and TMA III litigation?
2025 a pivotal year for advocacy; how can radiologists and other physicians make their voices heard?
What is the latest intel from this week's EDPMA Washington D.C. Fly-in?
How does Budget Reconciliation work and why is it critical to patient access to care?
Where does breast cancer screening coverage stand today?
What will the RAND report mean for the future of emergency medicine?
What are the latest advocacy updates regarding the NSA?
What’s next for physicians and patients since the Medicare ‘Doc Fix’ was dropped from the Continuing Resolution?
What are the biggest reimbursement challenges anesthesia providers are facing in 2025?
What are the top advocacy priorities for radiology in 2025?
What is the latest update on Medicare reimbursement cuts and what Congress must do to fix them?
How can artificial intelligence and machine learning technology improve coding for emergency medicine?
What recent litigation and guidance was issued by CMS/CCIIO on the NSA?
How will removing medical debt from credit reports impact healthcare and physician reimbursement?
How did the 2024 election and policy updates set the stage for healthcare in 2025?
What is the latest No Surprises Act Update for TMA III?
Why is voting more important than ever for patients, physicians, and healthcare?
How does your vote impact physician reimbursement and patient access to care?
What is happening with the No Surprises Act in the last quarter of 2024?
What is the latest on the Find It Early Act?
What is California's Proposition 35 and why is it so important to physicians and hospitals?
How are bad payor policies and tactics impacting healthcare and revenue cycle management?
What are the latest developments in the litigation regarding the No Surprises Act (NSA)?
How are bad payor policies and tactics impacting emergency physicians in 2024?
Is there a doctor in the house?
What does the reversal of the Chevron deference doctrine mean for critical issues in healthcare?
What is the latest data on the NSA IDR Process and OON reimbursement?
What do you need to know before you cast your ballot this year?
What are the key points of the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) final rule on noncompete agreements?
What are the biggest concerns or advantages for women's health in light of the recent final USPSTF recommendations for breast cancer screenings?
What are the latest developments in the NSA rule making that could improve the overall IDR process?
What are the top healthcare advocacy challenges for 2024 and what topics are you most excited to discuss at RBMA's PaRADigm meeting in April?
What information was gleaned from a recent trip to Capitol Hill including the latest on the MPFS?
What are some of the current challenges that provider enrollment is facing in 2024?
What are the latest developments from CMS data on the No Surprises Act IDR process?
What is the latest on the looming government shutdown and fixing the Medicare physician payment issue?
Part II: Why are states and Medicaid managed care entities still trying to ignore the Prudent Layperson standard?
Part I: Why are states and Medicaid managed care entities still trying to ignore the Prudent Layperson standard?
What are the latest developments regarding the litigation over the No Surprises Act?
What are the key points from the CMS final rule on NSA administrative and IDRE fees issued on December 18, 2023?
What are the inflationary updates for the QPA for 2024 dates of service?
What are the latest proposed rules issued by the departments under the NSA regarding administrative and IDRE fees, and for IDR operations?
What are the unintentional repercussions of eliminating medical debt from consumer credit reports?
Why is Indiana's new Medicaid reimbursement model revolutionary?
What are the latest updates from the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the No Surprises Act held on Sept. 19, 2023?
What are the latest developments around the TMA litigation on the NSA and the TMA III decision on 8/24/23?
Why hasn’t the physician fee schedule kept up with inflation and what are the latest efforts to try to change that situation?
What are the latest developments regarding Texas Medical Association’s (TMA) litigation & the TMA IV decision regarding the No Surprises Act?
What does the future of provider enrollment look like with CMS (PECOS 2.0)?
What are the latest developments concerning CMS' approval of Virginia Medicaid's ED downcoding policy?
What are the key takeaways from the latest departmental reports on the No Surprises Act released on April 27th?
What can physicians do to help mitigate over 15 million Medicaid recipients from losing their benefits?
How do you determine if you are receiving IDR determinations based on ineligible grounds?
What is the new guidance issued by CMS to resume IDR Payment Determinations?
How should emergency medicine departments monitor their Work-RVUs and E&M acuity levels in order to preserve their revenue?
What are the known, unknowns of the No Surprises Act today?
Why do we need a paradigm shift in how physicians are compensated for HDHPs?
What are the best sources of data in support of the Independent Dispute Resolution Process?
What are the most common, non-compliance issues physician groups are experiencing with the NSA-IDR?
What is the latest government report on the No Surprises Act - Independent Dispute Resolution Act?
What is the latest update on the litigation regarding the No Surprises Act?
Why is Medicare reform needed, and how can it benefit physicians and address health equity?
Why did the Texas Medical Association file another No Surprises Act lawsuit?
What are specific ways healthcare organizations can enhance the patient experience while increasing payment recovery?
What Steps Can Healthcare Systems and Leaders Take to Focus on Wellness and Avoid Burnout?
How Can Healthcare Leaders Improve the Leadership Potential of Women in their Organization
What Can Radiology Practices Do to Collect More for Procedures Amid Current HDHP Trends?
When it comes to medical billing, why is meeting patients where they are more important than ever?
What is the importance of moving guarantor responsibility back to the insurance payor?
Why is it important for revenue cycle management companies to focus on healthcare advocacy?
What elements are key to optimizing cashflow when transitioning to a new RCM partner or system?
How can healthcare organizations use revenue cycle technology to address staffing shortages?
What should we expect in the Medicare Fee Schedule between now and 2023?