The episode begins with a discussion on the transition from a live radio show to a podcast and the benefits of being able to discuss topics as they happen. The main topic of the episode is the recent court ruling that struck down part of the Affordable Care Act related to mandatory preventative services. Harlon Pickett explains that the ruling was not an attempt to take away preventative care, but rather a result of technicalities in the law. The ruling affected all preventative services because of a lawsuit filed by a group of Christian businesses and individuals against being required to pay for certain medications that went against their religious views. However, Harlon Pickett believes that there will not be any immediate changes to plans as the ruling is likely to go to the Supreme Court.
The podcast hosts, Harlon Pickett and Shankar Poncelet , also discuss the philosophy behind healthcare in the United States and the recent court ruling. They both agree that accessibility is a crucial aspect of healthcare, and that it is a significant problem in rural parts of the country. They also believe that a free market approach is the answer to many of the issues in the healthcare industry, particularly access to healthcare. They mention direct primary care and level funding direct contracting as some of the solutions that individuals and business owners can implement to improve their access to healthcare.
Another topic discussed in the episode is a controversial practice by Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare, which is offering a payday loan business targeting medical practices. The hosts criticize the practice and call for insurance companies and the government to process claims and pay doctors in a more timely manner, rather than offering payday loans. They also discuss the administrative burden on doctors and the burnout they experience as a result.
Shankar Poncelet also discusses his two businesses, a marketing and public relations agency specializing in promoting healthcare businesses, particularly in the free market medicine segment. He also focuses on intelligence and business automations to make businesses more efficient and teaches people how to utilize new technologies to be more creative and gain back time to focus on their strengths. He emphasizes the importance of learning the art of prompting as a valuable skill in the future and predicts that there will be a profession called AI prompter.
To wrap everything up, Harlon Pickett leaves us with this quote from Shankar Poncelet: “The healthcare debate in the US is a catalyst for conversation worldwide because of the open way the country chooses to show what’s going on.” It’s important to stay informed and engaged in these conversations, and we hope you’ll join us for future episodes of The Health & Wealth Power Hour podcast.
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