America's Healthcare Challenge

America's Healthcare Challenge

America's Healthcare Challenge w/ Sean McGuire is a talk show and podcast covering healthcare policy and how it affects insurance, Medicare and employee benefits. Previous guests include US Senators, Members of Congress, Public Policy architects, Washington reporters, industry experts and live calls.

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Oct 4, 2025

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Episodes

American Rescue Plan Becomes Law 12.03.2021

After a partisan battle in Congress the American Rescue Plan became law this week with a $1.9 Trillion price tag. We look at this and the other stories that caught our attention this week. Full legislative text here: https://bit.ly/3qITIVK Stories referenced; https://bit.ly/2Oq3gbg https://bit.ly/3rIYPqt https://bit.ly/2ONGmKG https://bit.ly/2NbHWFJ Follow us on facebook: facebook.com/americasheal...

Positive News In Covid-19 Battle and Looking at the American Rescue Act 02.03.2021

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Could it be a game changer like a industry experts have suggested? We look closer and discuss the differences between this option and the other two in the market. Plus, what is the latest with the COVID-19 relief package that just passed the House of Representatives? We break it down and share some analysis. Here are some lin...

Biden Reopens Healthcare.gov and How to Find a Primary Care Physician 22.02.2021

In this episode we cover the fact athat the Biden Administration recently opened the enrollment period for individual health insurance plans through Healthcare.gov. Plus one of the important things to consider if you are purchasing a plan or making a change in the health insurance network. Is it an HMO, POS, EPO or PPO? One resource you are going to need is a solid Primary Care Physician. Having a...

What to Watch For in Healthcare Under the Biden Administration 16.02.2021

Listen to learn exactly how President Joe Biden intends to improve or reform American healthcare and how this will affect the everyday citizen. This is a broad topic, so that we will cover some of the most prominent issues, such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid, the industry of prescription drugs, and the highly influential global pandemic, COVID-19.

AHC Coronavirus Special Part 1 23.03.2020

The show includes Sean McGuire's reaction to the craziest week he can remember since September 11, 2001. Allen Hager sounds off with the latest from Omaha, Nebraska. Are we just beginning to see the impact? In addition this week, the NBA, NHL, MLB, PGA have postponed operations and John Rathouz aka John the Caddy joins with intelligence just out of the #PlayersChampionship. March Madness is cancel...

COVID-19 Special Report Part 2 23.03.2020

On America's Healthcare Challenge COVID-19 Special: 1) Dr. Drew Lederman discusses the latest developments and offers his observations. 2) How are many of us coping with the changes? John Rathouz joins with his take. 3) Finally, with restaurants all over the country forced to close their doors, how are they handling it? An executive chef from a top Nebraska steak house, Curtis Norton, shares how t...

What Do We Really Know About the Corona Virus? 18.02.2020

The coronavirus has spread quickly since it was first discovered in China a few weeks ago. But what has spread just as quickly is the rampant misinformation surrounding the illness. Between plague memes and quarantine border shutdowns, people are getting a little anxious about all of the facts (or pseudofacts) going around about this deadly illness. So how much do we actually know about the corona...

🔥Trends, Explaining Artificial Intelligence, Why Healthcare is Not a Free Market. 23.01.2020

In this episode we look at artificial intelligence in healthcare and whether or not the healthcare industry is truly a free market. Advancements in technology and innovation have created a lot to excite us in healthcare. Critics would say that it has also created new costs and inefficiencies in the healthcare system. Technology grows rapidly and it almost doubles in how fast, for example, your com...

A First Look at Health Care Pricing for 2018 14.06.2017

In this episode of America's Healthcare Challenge: Potential Course of Pricing for the Individual market in 2018. in this episode, you will learn about the Employer Marketplace and it's importance along, how individual market stabilization efforts are going and how much healthcare for family of four costs in 2017. For more go to edbellisinc.com.

Medicaid and the AHCA 01.06.2017

We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.

Is it a myth that Medicaid is broken? 01.06.2017

We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.

Public reaction amidst potential loss of a new Entitlement Program 01.06.2017

We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.

The Senate takes the next crack at Health Care Reform 01.06.2017

We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.

The ACA at present - facing an uncertain 2018 Health Care marketplace. 01.06.2017

We are getting to the next steps after the passage of the House's AHCA Bill and the focus of this week's episode of America's Healthcare Challenge is Medicaid. To learn more about these issues and to stay on top of the latest changes in healthcare visit edbellisinc.com.

Dr. Ken Cowan on Buffett Cancer Center Opening 22.05.2017

On June 1, 2017 the world renowned Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will begin seeing patients and the director of the Center, Dr. Ken Cowan, joined Sean for a terrific conversation about the future of Cancer research and treatment. Follow @AmericasCanary on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube for more healthcare news. More here: http://edbellisinc.com #Healthcare #CancerResearch #HealthReformExpla...

Introducing the Buffet Cancer Center 22.05.2017

Introducing the Buffet Cancer Center by America's Healthcare Challenge

The AHCA and looking ahead to the Big Picture Issues 22.05.2017

Some of the issues covered in this episode include: The Health Insurer Carrier exist continues - what are the implications for coverage? The deteriorating Individual marketplace - WHY? Medicaid & Pre - Existing conditions - the two BIG issues affecting ANY Final Legislation! Health Care Repeal threatens the U.S. Job market. How can this be avoided? ObamaCare - cutting taxes or preserving coverage...

The AHCA Advances to the U.S. Senate 22.05.2017

The American Health Care Act (AHCA) passed the House of Representatives by a thin margin and now advances to the Senate. Analysis from the vote and the likelihood of this becoming law is examined in this episode of America's Healthcare Challenge.

What are People Doing to Control Diabetes? 04.05.2017

#AmericasHealthcareChallenge listener question: "We see so much written about Diabetes, Heart attack, and Stroke. I am 46, a recently diagnosed diabetic, working, and trying hard to not have to go on insulin. What are other people doing to control this condition?"

Healthcare and the First 100 Days 01.05.2017

Healthcare has been front and center of the first 100 days of the Trump Administration and this episode breaks down the progress and the shortcomings of the health reform 2.0 efforts.

Are More Baby Boomers Serving As Caregivers to Parents? 28.04.2017

Question from an #AmericasHealthcareChallenge Listener: " I am 68 and am a Caregiver to my aging mother who is 91. When my husband & I retired, we thought we would have greater freedom. We don't have a life because we are caring for my aging mother. Are we alone in this, or are we part of a much larger problem?" Answers at http://edbellisinc.com

Employer Wellness And Behavoral Changes 27.04.2017

Listener question: "In the last two years, my employer has provided us with group plans that have a heavy emphasis on Wellness & behavioral change. Some of these tools are very good, but others are hard for me to comply with. Is this trend going to continue and get tougher in future years?" More answers on edbellisinc.com.

Explaining the Future of Medicare Plan F 27.04.2017

Question: "I am 67 years old. I have a Medicare Plan F program. I heard that in 2020, Medicare is eliminating Plan F and High Deductible Plan F How ill this affect people like me and what will I have to do to replace that Plan?" More on edbellisinc.com

How ACA Repeal & Replace Affects Individual Marketplace 27.04.2017

Listener question: "I've been hearing a great about the Repeal & Replacement of the ACA law. I'm concerned about how those negotiations are going and if there will be an ACA marketplace for the 2018 Open enrollment period?" To submit your question to be answered on America's Healthcare Challenge email visit http://edbellisinc.com

Questions from employees of large companies, concerned retirees 25.04.2017

America's Healthcare Challenge radio show has been informing national listeners of how changing laws are affecting them financially. This week we provide answers to your questions in this incredibly informative episode produced by E.D. Bellis.

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