Bending Over Backwards
What does it take to bend over backwards and change the game—whether in medicine, business, or life? Dr. James Adkins has spent over 27 years doing just that, breaking barriers in spine care and beyond. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain to bring you bold, no-holds-barred conversations with visionaries, risk-takers, and trailblazers from all walks of life. From life-changing breakthroughs to unfiltered stories of success and struggle, this podcast will leave you stretched, inspired, and standing taller than ever. Get ready to discover how bending over backwards can change everything.
Bending Over Backwards
Ep. 9 - Dirty Deeds In Healthcare: How AI And Insurance Are Failing Patients
What’s really happening behind the scenes with your health insurance? On this week’s episode of Bending Over Backwards, host James Adkins exposes the shocking tactics used by UnitedHealthcare to deny medically necessary care. From AI tools with error rates as high as 90% to clawback payments that leave doctors and patients in the lurch, we’re diving deep into the troubling intersection of technology and humanity in healthcare.
Discover why spine care patients are suing, how delays in authorizations lead to life-altering complications, and why many feel stuck in a broken system that favors profits over people. Packed with eye-opening personal stories and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the frustrating world of insurance claims. Tune in now and find out how to fight for your health—and your rights!
Contact Dr. James Adkins:
Website: Arizona Pain Treatment Centers
Website: Endoscopic Spine Treatment in Phoenix - Escape Spine Surgery
Phone Number: 602-265-8800
Instagram: @drjamesadkins
Instagram: @azptc
Instagram: @escapespinesurgery
YouTube: @Dr.JamesAdkins