PCS Advisers

06/27/2023

Network discounts have become a pressing concern, as it reveals conflicts of interest and an unfavorable link between drugs and insurance. To address this problem, we must restore the true essence of insurance, shifting away from its role solely as a means of financing consumption. Adopting a cost-plus model can eliminate networks and dismantle the problematic alliance between insurers and pharmacy benefit managers. It is illogical that we have combined these two entities, resulting in excessive costs—8-10 times higher than what other countries pay—for drugs that we develop and bear the burden of for longer durations than they do.

The question remains: How can we rectify this situation?

Watch and learn from Paul Seegert's Speaker Session here: https://smpl.is/71obn

06/20/2023

"Creating a free market in healthcare is the solution." -Paul Seegert

A free market in healthcare holds significant importance for several reasons.

1. It promotes competition among healthcare providers, leading to improved quality, efficiency, and innovation in delivering medical services.

2. It empowers the consumers with greater choice and control over their healthcare decisions, fostering a patient-centric approach.

3. A free market encourages cost transparency and price competition, potentially driving down healthcare expenses.

Achieving a free market in healthcare requires a multi-faceted approach. Key steps include reducing government intervention and regulations that stifle market competition, promoting price transparency to empower patients to make informed decisions, fostering a competitive insurance marketplace, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship within the healthcare industry.

06/13/2023

In a Speaker Session, Paul Seegert highlights three core principles to address major healthcare issues in the United States: transparency, consumer empowerment, and regulation.

Transparency: Seegert emphasizes the importance of transparency in healthcare, noting that only 0.5% of hospitals in the largest chains comply with existing transparency rules. Improved compliance would enable patients to make informed decisions, understand costs, and compare providers for better outcomes.

Consumer Empowerment: Seegert stresses the need for patients to have control over their healthcare decisions and be active participants in their own care. Promoting health literacy, shared decision-making, and providing resources can empower individuals to advocate for their own health.

Regulation: Seegert acknowledges the role of regulation in ensuring a functional healthcare market. He suggests that some form of oversight is necessary to prevent unfair practices, promote competition, and protect consumer interests, while striking a balance with market dynamics.

Implementing these principles could lead to a more patient-centric, efficient, and equitable healthcare system.

06/06/2023

Creating a free market in healthcare is the solution to our broken payment model.

By watching the video, you can gain insights into Seegert's viewpoints and proposed solutions.

Watch here: https://smpl.is/71obj

05/25/2023

Paul joins KMOX in St. Louis to discuss how healthcare conglomerates are increasing the cost of healthcare for American consumers without any real checks in place by the government


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05/24/2023

Paul joins Russell Mills in OKC to discuss the growing use and approval of diabetes drugs for weight loss


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05/23/2023

Paul joins Dr. Randy Tobler to discuss how the debt ceiling talks in congress could impact care for veterans who use the VA Health System


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05/22/2023

Paul joins Andy Caldwell to discuss how the impasse over the debt ceiling could force more struggling healthcare facilities into closure if the government does not pay timely for medicare and medicaid patients' services


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05/15/2023

Paul joins Steve Gruber on America's Voice to discuss the growing crisis of rural hospital closures

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05/13/2023

Paul joins Scott Sloan in Cincinnati to discuss the new class of weight loss drugs that are coming to the market and how it will impact the healthcare system


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05/13/2023

Paul joins Russell Mills to discuss the potential for health plans to take on $100 billion in new cost to cover drugs like Ozempic for weight loss

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04/23/2023

Paul joins The National Desk to discuss the fact that healthcare costs are now the top financial concern for Americans
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