Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
11%
Hosting
feeds.castos.com

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About This Podcast

From Proactive MD and Mako Rx comes Healthcare Explained, a podcast in which two self-professed healthcare nerds discuss recent healthcare news, tackle confusing healthcare topics, interview experts, and provide employers and benefits consultants with strategies to navigate the complex world of healthcare.

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Recent Episodes

February 17, 2026 - AI in Healthcare

Feb 17, 2026 37m

This week, Vinay and Jeremy pay tribute to their robot overlords and dive into recent announcements from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others as they discuss and debate the future of AI in healthcare.

February 11, 2026 - A year in GLP-1s

Feb 11, 2026 31m

Jeremy and Vinay look back at the rapid evolution of GLP-1s over the past year, including updates on the latest science, new drugs in development, and purchasing options for consumers and employer…

December 8, 2025 - The OBBBA and DPC memberships

Dec 08, 2025 27m

Jeremy and Vinay tackle how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the landscape of paying for DPC memberships either as an individual or an employer.

November 24, 2025 - TrumpRx.gov

Nov 24, 2025 16m

After a summer break, Vinay and Jeremy jump back into the world of healthcare policy to discuss the upcoming TrumpRx.gov website and service recently announced by the White House. Also: more escaped…

Jun 3, 2025 - Sally Pace

Jun 03, 2025 26m

Guest Sally Pace, CEO of the Connect Healthcare Collaboration (CHC) and creator of the Granite List, joins us for a conversation on her background, helping employees understand healthcare benefits,…

March 14, 2025 - Medicare Advantage

Mar 14, 2025 42m

This episode's explainer: What is Medicare Advantage? A timely topic given that United Health Group is being investigated by the DOJ for potential MA fraud, according to a recent WSJ report. Also on…

February 27, 2025

Feb 27, 2025 28m

Vinay and Jeremy discuss Aetna suing pharmaceutical companies, updates on avian flu and CDC communications, and healthcare predictions for 2025. Plus -- an all-important update on the escaped lab…

February 3, 2025 - Phil Harrison

Feb 03, 2025 38m

In this episode, Vinay and Jeremy talk to benefits and risk consultant Phil Harrison of Healthcare Reporting about the evolution of health plans and consumerism, transparency in benefits consulting,…

January 3, 2025 - Kartikay Kaushik

Jan 03, 2025 34m

In the first episode of 2025, Jeremy and Vinay interview Kartikay Kaushik, Business Analytics Manager with Planned Administrators, Inc. (PAI), a third-party administrator. Kartikay discusses his…

December 5, 2024

Dec 05, 2024 36m

This episode, Vinay and Jeremy discuss underinsurance, the closure of rural hospitals, and health plan coverage of GLP-1s. This week's explainer: what is a compounding pharmacy? Hosted on Acast. See…

S1E2 Pilot, Part 2

Nov 20, 2024 16m

In Part 2 of our pilot episode, Jeremy and Vinay talk about the role of non-traditional healthcare providers like community health workers, patient advocates, and others in addressing social…

S1E1 Pilot, Part 1

Nov 20, 2024 29m

On part 1 of our very first *aired* episode, Vinay and Jeremy discuss lawsuits against GoodRx, clinical trials of a new combination Covid and flu vaccine, and soaring healthcare costs in Vermont.…

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How many episodes does Healthcare Explained have?

Healthcare Explained has published 12 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Business, Business News.

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Healthcare Explained is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 30m.

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