Pulse on Carolina Health
Pulse on Carolina Health is a podcast powered by Smith Anderson, delving into current health care trends, regulations and policies shaping the landscape in North Carolina. In each episode, our host pairs up with industry executives and leaders from across the state to discuss where their finger is on the pulse of timely health care topics and to broadcast issues of importance that affect their business most.
Tune in to stay informed about the latest developments in health care law, policy and industry trends and discover what’s driving change in North Carolina’s health care system.
Learn more about Smith Anderson, www.SmithLaw.com. For questions about this podcast, please contact Robert Shaw, 919.821.6779 or rshaw@smithlaw.com.
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Pulse on Carolina Health
#1 – Unpacking the Red Tape: How Prior Authorization Affects Patient Care
In our inaugural episode, host Robert Shaw sits down with Chip Baggett, CEO of the North Carolina Medical Society, to unpack the complexities of prior authorization for patients to get approval from a payer to receive insurance coverage for medical treatment—a pressing issue impacting patients, providers and payers today. Together, they discuss its challenges, its impact on patient care, and what it means for healthcare providers.
Host - Robert Shaw, Partner, Smith Anderson
Guest - Chip Baggett, CEO, North Carolina Medical Society
Smith Anderson is a full-service business and litigation law firm serving regional, national and global companies. Our team of experienced health care lawyers are committed to guiding medical professionals, hospitals, health care facilities and industry organizations through the attendant changes and evolving regulatory environment. We advise on health care policy, legislative advocacy, executive strategy, mergers and acquisitions, privacy and data security, litigation and the complex business requirements of organized medicine. We have been integrally involved in launching innovative health care delivery initiatives such as clinically integrated networks, joint ventures between health systems and practitioners, Community Care of North Carolina and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) nationwide.
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