In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Elisabeth Potter, MD, about physicians pushing back against insurance companies, bringing physicians back into positions of autonomy and more. • Welcome to another exciting episode of Oncology Overdrive 1:34 • About Potter 1:41 • The interview 2:04 • How did you decide to become a plastic surgeon? What was your path? 2:26 • How many years do you have to train for plastic surgery? 3:36 • What kind of physician is your father? […] Did you ever think you wanted to practice in the same field as him? 4:10 • Can you tell us about what happened that led you to post your recent viral video? 6:11 • Have you noticed an increase in insurance obstacles lately, or has it always been this way? 8:45 • When you talk to insurance companies, do you feel like you speak with someone who is qualified to understand these claims? 10:06 • Other than hiring people to deal with insurance claims, how can we work towards actually driving change in this space? 12:11 • Jain and Potter on the value of physicians knowing their worth and the cost of their care/procedures. 16:03 • Jain and Potter on the importance of physician autonomy. 23:21 • Potter and Jain on the changing national dialogue. 28:48 • When it comes to direct care models, how would patients be able to get second opinions? 33:53 • Are you optimistic that we will be able to realistically drive change? 35:37 • What do you suggest physicians, patients and advocates do to raise their voices and be heard? 35:56 • If someone could only listen to the last minute of this episode, what would you want listeners to take away? 40:14 • How to contact Potter 40:41 • Thanks for listening 41:38 Elisabeth Potter, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon offering a variety of plastic surgery, ranging from breast reconstruction to breast and body cosmetic procedures.

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Disclosures: Jain and Potter report no relevant financial disclosures.