In this episode of Out of Network, Dr. Ryon Parker and Dr. Rishi Seth pull back the curtain on America's broken healthcare system. From insurance denials that put profits over patients to the bureaucratic maze that's burning out physicians, this conversation exposes the harsh realities of modern medicine. With real stories from the front lines, they explore defensive medicine, the inequities plaguing our system, and most importantly—what patients can do to take back control of their healthcare.

What You'll Learn

• How insurance companies deny legitimate medical claims and force hospitals to fight for payment
• Why physicians are ordering unnecessary tests and practicing "defensive medicine"
• The real reasons behind physician burnout and why doctors are leaving traditional medicine
• How patients can navigate the complex healthcare system and advocate for themselves

Approximater Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: The reality of healthcare denials
03:15 – Insurance company tactics: Denying sepsis and respiratory failure claims
09:30 – The cost of fighting insurance denials on hospitals and patients
15:00 – Defensive medicine: Why doctors order unnecessary tests
28:00 – Physician burnout: The human cost of a broken system
35:00 – Canada vs. US healthcare: A physician's perspective
45:00 – Taking healthcare into your own hands: Patient advocacy
52:30 – Closing thoughts: The future of healthcare

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Connect with the Hosts

• Parker Medical - Las Vegas, NV → https://parkermedical.org/
• Dr. Ryon Parker → https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryonparker/
• Seth Premiere Medical - Tampa, FL → https://sethmedical.com/
• Dr. Rishi Seth → https://www.instagram.com/drrishiseth/

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