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

Roundtable Discussion 11.11.2016

Roundtable Discussion by America's Healthcare Challenge

Breaking down the ACA and electoral impact 11.11.2016

Breaking down the ACA and electoral impact by America's Healthcare Challenge

Post-Election Analysis 11.11.2016

Post-Election Analysis by America's Healthcare Challenge

2016 Election Recap and the ACA 11.11.2016

2016 Election Recap and the ACA by America's Healthcare Challenge

Blake Martin on the advantages of franchising 10.11.2016

Blake Martin on the advantages of franchising by America's Healthcare Challenge

Even good insurance comes with hidden surprise hospital bills 04.11.2016

Deductibles, copays and coinsurance make a big impact in how much you pay. We explain some of the dynamics and causes for medical errors in this segment.

What's the best health plan for you? HMO, POS, EPO, or PPO? 04.11.2016

Insurance companies offer different types of policies. There are important things to pay attention to before making any changes. We explore all of this in this segment.

Marketplace Dynamics, What's Going On? 04.11.2016

Insurance offerings are dwindling while prices are going up. This segment identifies some of the key issues facing healthcare consumers.

Patients paying a higher share of inpatient hospitalization costs 03.11.2016

Out-of-pocket costs for patients have risen faster than premiums. As patients pay a higher share of inpatient hospitalization costs and overall hospital bills, what can be done to prevent over-billings. We explore in this segment.

In Network vs. Out of Network, Surprise Medical Charges, and what can be done. 03.11.2016

As middle-class families continue to pay more for healthcare, consumers are really starting to feel the pain. We look at these issues and in particular . Marketplace dynamics. As patients pay a higher share of inpatient hospitalization costs and overall hospital bills have risen by 77%.

Round Table Discussion on Collectively Managing Risks 28.10.2016

Greg Donsbach, Howard Shandell and Sean McGuire discuss the importance of collaboration between risk managers to improve business efficiency and reduce costs.

How Method Insurance Improves Workers Compensation Programs 28.10.2016

The connection between healthcare and workers compensation is great and this segment we were joined by Greg Donsbach, President of Method Insurance, to talk about some strategies employers can implement to manage risk and control costs. Read more on how they help at http://methodinsurance.com/

Additional statistics on care coordination 28.10.2016

Additional statistics on care coordination by America's Healthcare Challenge

The Advantages of Care Coordination 28.10.2016

The healthcare system is incredibly complex. In this segment, Howard Shandell, President of Midwest Benefit Advisors shares the advantages of care coordination on a self-insured healthcare plan.

AHC: Addressing Employer Healthcare and Workers Comp Costs 28.10.2016

A great episode this week as we were joined by two experts in the areas challenging employers the most. Rising Healthcare costs remain difficult and workers compensation management is always an issue. Check out strategies for your organization by listening now.

Why do MediGap premium rates vary? 21.10.2016

Medicare coverage considerations are covered in this segment.

Understanding Safety Ratings in Medicare Advantage 21.10.2016

The ratings are important as a result of healthcare reform. How safe is the carrier you are considering for a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan? We explain what you need to look at.

Should you seek more medical coverage beyond Medicare? 21.10.2016

Are there penalties for not enrolling in Medicare Part-D? We answer it in this segment and explain some of the main questions people should be asking when considering Medicare supplement programs.

Explaining Medicare Parts A and B 21.10.2016

Medicare part A covers hospital costs and skilled nursing facilities. The deductible is $1,288 for first 60 days.... listen to learn more.

Electoral Predictions 14.10.2016

Electoral Predictions by America's Healthcare Challenge

Discussing AI and Healthcare 14.10.2016

Explaining some practical uses for Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.

State Driven Healthcare Solutions 14.10.2016

Sean and Allen discuss solutions that exist at the state level.

The Candidates on Healthcare 14.10.2016

In this segment we break down the candidates and their responses on healthcare reform.

Trouble on the horizon for Minnesota Insureds 14.10.2016

Trouble on the horizon for Minnesota Insureds by America's Healthcare Challenge

The ACA and 2016 Election 14.10.2016

The ACA and 2016 Election by America's Healthcare Challenge

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