Ep. 14 - The Colorado Option

This week on the FLATLINING Podcast, Matthew and Ron discuss the recent proposal for the 2023 Medicare fee schedule. Analysis of that proposal shows a 4.4% cut across the board for doctors in all specialties, but there is a good reason not to worry. Plus, with the “public option” going nowhere in Washington, some states have taken matters into their own hands. One of those states is Colorado and they created a mechanism that will force premiums down. Sneak peek: It is not good for providers and hospitals. Finally, a new report exposed flaws in the Christian healthshare ministry, Solidarity Healthshare. Ron and Matthew discuss the benefits and consequences of healthshares and what may need to be done to keep them in play in the United States’ complex healthcare system. Let us know what you think in the comments below, email us at flatlining@substack.com, or tweet Matthew or Ron. Subscribe to the FLATLINING Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Audible. Follow Matthew (@radioHandley) and Ron (@RonHowrigon) on Twitter. Articles mentioned in this program: The Public Option Debate Moves to Colorado - The DispatchColorado’s Public Health Care Option Moves Ahead After Hospital Negotiations Break Down - Colorado Public RadioSolidarity HealthShare under fire for unpaid bills, unmet regulations - The Pillar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net