Are we facing another battle to contain the variants that are beginning to plague Europe? There have already been some indications that this will be making its way here as California recently showed some confirmed cases as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a warning. We cover this in today's show. America's Healthcare Challenge podcasts provide up-to-date, vital information on the constantly adapting healthcare industry worldwide. Over the past month, healthcare in the U.S. has seen some dramatic changes which are detailed in the American Healthcare challenge podcasts. Sean McGuire discusses the American Rescue plan released by the Biden administration becoming law, price transparency efforts, vaccine rollouts, stimulus checks, the ACA, Medicare, Medicaid and much more. Even insight from former republican senator Alan Simpson is included as well as interviews and statements from the Irish prime minister and European officials on information about the COVID variants. Find more episodes here: https://bit.ly/2ORR5o1 Here are the stories we referenced: https://bit.ly/31ckV8Z https://cnn.it/3vQKj2g https://bit.ly/3sdQsU8 https://bit.ly/3lJ5wGX https://bit.ly/3f3V37z

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COVID Variants Shutting Down Europe and Threatening U.S., Can Technology Advancements Help?

Some big news related the COVID-19 battle as Astrazeneca is on defense due to their vaccine being suspended by several European Countries over blood clots in some patients. In this episode, we look into this issue and replay an interview from the Irish Prime Minister.

Astrazeneca Vaccine Suspension

After a partisan battle in Congress the American Rescue Plan became law this week with a $1.9 Trillion price tag. We look at this and the other stories that caught our attention this week. Full legislative text here: https://bit.ly/3qITIVK Stories referenced; https://bit.ly/2Oq3gbg https://bit.ly/3rIYPqt https://bit.ly/2ONGmKG https://bit.ly/2NbHWFJ Follow us on facebook: facebook.com/americashealthcarechallenge

American Rescue Plan Becomes Law

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Could it be a game changer like a industry experts have suggested? We look closer and discuss the differences between this option and the other two in the market. Plus, what is the latest with the COVID-19 relief package that just passed the House of Representatives? We break it down and share some analysis. Here are some links to the stories we discuss: https://nyti.ms/3bMlqvi https://cnb.cx/3q97d0H

Positive News In Covid-19 Battle and Looking at the American Rescue Act

In this episode we cover the fact athat the Biden Administration recently opened the enrollment period for individual health insurance plans through Healthcare.gov. Plus one of the important things to consider if you are purchasing a plan or making a change in the health insurance network. Is it an HMO, POS, EPO or PPO? One resource you are going to need is a solid Primary Care Physician. Having a Primary Care Physician is critical and there are a lot of different avenues for you to gather information and make your choice on your preferred primary care physician. We’ll walk you through all of those avenues, including what you should do and what information you should look for. Don’t worry – there’s no copay required! Stories we covered: https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/revenue-cycle/hospital-price-regulation-has-huge-cost-saving-potential https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/revenue-cycle/aha-pushes-back-rands-recent-hospital-pricing-report https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/mayo-clinic-and-google-take-relationship-next-level-google-opens-rochester-office

Biden Reopens Healthcare.gov and How to Find a Primary Care Physician

Listen to learn exactly how President Joe Biden intends to improve or reform American healthcare and how this will affect the everyday citizen. This is a broad topic, so that we will cover some of the most prominent issues, such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid, the industry of prescription drugs, and the highly influential global pandemic, COVID-19.

What to Watch For in Healthcare Under the Biden Administration

The show includes Sean McGuire's reaction to the craziest week he can remember since September 11, 2001. Allen Hager sounds off with the latest from Omaha, Nebraska. Are we just beginning to see the impact? In addition this week, the NBA, NHL, MLB, PGA have postponed operations and John Rathouz aka John the Caddy joins with intelligence just out of the #PlayersChampionship. March Madness is canceled along with the College World Series, we discuss the #CoronaVirus impact on sports. Make sure to check out our #CoronaVirus video here: https://bit.ly/2Wos7xE Follow America's Healthcare Challenge for the latest news on healthcare. You can listen to over 500 segments from our previous episodes on iTunes and SoundCloud #AmericasHealthcareChallenge

AHC Coronavirus Special Part 1

On America's Healthcare Challenge COVID-19 Special: 1) Dr. Drew Lederman discusses the latest developments and offers his observations. 2) How are many of us coping with the changes? John Rathouz joins with his take. 3) Finally, with restaurants all over the country forced to close their doors, how are they handling it? An executive chef from a top Nebraska steak house, Curtis Norton, shares how their restaurant is trying to make lemonade out of lemons in this difficult time. You can see our part one of our special on the COVID-19 Pandemic here: https://bit.ly/3adzD2B

COVID-19 Special Report Part 2

The coronavirus has spread quickly since it was first discovered in China a few weeks ago. But what has spread just as quickly is the rampant misinformation surrounding the illness. Between plague memes and quarantine border shutdowns, people are getting a little anxious about all of the facts (or pseudofacts) going around about this deadly illness. So how much do we actually know about the coronavirus? We know that the coronavirus is a fast-spreading virus similar to SARS and common influenza that was first identified in China and has since spread to several other countries. This respiratory virus is spread through person-to-person contact, primarily via respiratory excretions (coughing and sneezing) and, similar to influenza, has the potential for deadly complications in children, the elderly, and immune-suppressed populations. It’s easy to be more afraid of coronavirus than is warranted if you are only catching the buzzwords surrounding it along with accompanying paranoia and speculation. The truth is a lot less exciting. Unless you’re living in the Chinese quarantine zones, you’re currently a lot more likely to be killed by the common flu than you are by the coronavirus, but long-term predictions for the epidemic aren’t good. Listen to this episode of America's Healthcare Challenge to find out more about this new illness and what it could mean for your health and safety. More here: http://edbellisinc.com Do you think the media is over-hyping the Corona Virus or is this a major concern? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. You can also subscribe to E.D. Bellis on: Facebook Twitter @AmericasCanary Instagram@AmericasCanary About E.D. Bellis: The mission of E.D. Bellis and our network of consultants is to raise awareness about problems in healthcare and actively solve them. America’s Healthcare Challenge is dedicated to educating listeners and offering peace of mind. Please enjoy your time with us and reach out to us to learn more about optimizing your healthcare experience. E.D. Bellis: Healthcare Consultants Helping Solve Problems In Healthcare www.HealthReformExplained.com Copyright © 2020 E.D. Bellis, Inc. All rights reserved

What Do We Really Know About the Corona Virus?

In this episode we look at artificial intelligence in healthcare and whether or not the healthcare industry is truly a free market. Advancements in technology and innovation have created a lot to excite us in healthcare. Critics would say that it has also created new costs and inefficiencies in the healthcare system. Technology grows rapidly and it almost doubles in how fast, for example, your computer can go every two years. This is according to Moore’s law. The healthcare industry is one of the slowest to adopt new technologies, however, this has changed since the passage of federal healthcare laws. More here: http://edbellisinc.com/2020/01/17/surprises-healthcare-impact-technology-last-decade/ Do you think healthcare is a free market right now? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. You can also subscribe to E.D. Bellis on: Facebook Twitter @AmericasCanary Instagram@AmericasCanary About E.D. Bellis: The mission of E.D. Bellis and our network of consultants is to raise awareness about problems in healthcare and actively solve them. America’s Healthcare Challenge is dedicated to educating listeners and offering peace of mind. Please enjoy your time with us and reach out to us to learn more about optimizing your healthcare experience. E.D. Bellis: Healthcare Consultants Helping Solve Problems In Healthcare www.HealthReformExplained.com Copyright © 2020 E.D. Bellis, Inc. All rights reserved

?Trends, Explaining Artificial Intelligence, Why Healthcare is Not a Free Market.

In this episode of America's Healthcare Challenge: Potential Course of Pricing for the Individual market in 2018. in this episode, you will learn about the Employer Marketplace and it's importance along, how individual market stabilization efforts are going and how much healthcare for family of four costs in 2017. For more go to edbellisinc.com.

A First Look at Health Care Pricing for 2018

We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.

Medicaid and the AHCA

Is it a myth that Medicaid is broken?

Public reaction amidst potential loss of a new Entitlement Program

The Senate takes the next crack at Health Care Reform

America's Healthcare Challenge w/ Sean McGuire is a talk show and podcast covering healthcare policy and how it affects insurance, Medicare and employee benefits. Previous guests include US Senators, Members of Congress, Public Policy architects, Washington reporters, industry experts and live calls.

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