
I ask whether Theranos could be contracted by health plans today, and I argue that our current gates often check paperwork rather than test performance. I walk through four gates: CLIA certification, state and FDA...


The VBCA Podcast is a solution-focused platform dedicated to advancing the transformation of healthcare through value-based care (VBC) models. Our mission is to break down complex healthcare topics into accessible, actionable insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, engaged consumers, and anyone passionate about meaningful change in healthcare. By challenging the healthcare industrial complex, we provide tools, strategies, and expert perspectives that empower our listeners to navigate and accelerate the shift toward better outcomes, lower costs, and improved patient experiences.Each episode delivers thought-provoking discussions and practical advice from industry experts, spotlighting innovative approaches to healthcare reform and highlighting voices that are often overlooked in traditional dialogues. Whether you're a healthcare executive, provider, payer, policy influencer, entrepreneur, or informed patient, we aim to inspire new ideas and support you in driving transformation in the hea
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Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast is hosted by Carenodes. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "I Ask: Could Theranos Get a Health Plan Contract Today?" (23 October 2026, 9 minutes), "Bonus: 5 Contract Clauses Killing Your Reimbursement" (31 August 2026, 20 minutes), and "Lindsay Clancy: Examining the Healthcare System's Failures" (25 August 2026, 32 minutes).
Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 29 episodes.
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Carenodes hosts Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast, a news podcast with 29 episodes published.
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I ask whether Theranos could be contracted by health plans today, and I argue that our current gates often check paperwork rather than test performance. I walk through four gates: CLIA certification, state and FDA...

This bonus episode is the full recording of Alex Yarijanian's HBMA continuing-education webinar. It runs longer than a standard VBCA episode — treat it as a resource, not a highlight reel. Most revenue cycle teams treat...

17 minutes. That's how long Lindsay Clancy's last psychiatric visit lasted — the day before her three children died. Nine prescribers. Two hospitals. A suicide hotline called twice. And allegedly, not one person...

Episode Summary A pediatric patient in a New Jersey hospital is medically ready for discharge — equipment arranged, family ready, nursing hours authorized by the health plan. The only missing piece: an actual nurse...

You've built the operation — clinicians credentialed, tech stack running, compliance buttoned up. Then a regional Medicaid managed care plan wants to talk about contracting. Your first instinct: great, let's do it. Then...

CMS has posted the LEAD (Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design) model application materials. Preliminary scoring is due April 27, 2026. Full applications are due May 17, 2026. LEAD replaces ACO REACH in 2027 and runs as a...

Rate sheets don't tell the whole story. In this episode, Alex Yarijanian breaks down the 8-indicator playbook he uses to evaluate any tele-behavioral health market before committing capital — and names the specific...

In this episode of the VBCA Podcast, Alex Yarijanian sits down with Dr. Kumar Dharmarajan — co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of World Class Health and former Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at Clover Health —...

CMS is moving tens of billions of dollars into every state to stabilize rural healthcare heading into 2026—not through across-the-board rate increases, but through targeted investments in workforce, technology, care...

While most providers are waiting on CMS, payers are already narrowing networks and rewriting delegation terms. Payers are quietly narrowing networks and rewriting delegation expectations. This playbook explains how to...

A federal jury has convicted the founders of Done, one of the fastest-growing telehealth companies in the stimulant-prescribing space, for orchestrating one of the largest Adderall distribution and fraud schemes in U.S...

Medicare’s 2026 physician fee schedule is packed with change — but change means opportunity. In this episode of the VBCA Podcast, Alex Yarijanian breaks down the five biggest updates every provider and startup should...

Episode #16
Welcome back to the Value-Based Care Advisory podcast! In this episode, host Alex Yarijanian delves into the significant updates and strategies for 2026 in the Medicare Advantage space. He covers essential news and...

In this episode of the VBCA podcast, host Alex Yarijanian delves into the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of leadership: emotional labor. Discover how managing emotions plays a pivotal role in negotiations and...

This podcast episode delves into the intricate relationship between mindfulness meditation and its profound implications for healthcare leadership. We explore how mindfulness practices not only enhance emotional...

How Health Tech Startups Can Win at Managed Care Contracting: Insider Strategies for Scalable Payer Partnerships. This episode dives deep into the essentials of navigating managed care contracts as a health tech...

This conversation explores the historical context of childbirth, the current state of maternal mortality in the U.S., and the emerging role of doulas in modern maternity care. It highlights the paradox of high maternal...

The podcast delves into the complexities and challenges of the American healthcare system, arguing that it often prioritizes profit over patient care. Through the lens of investigative journalism from More Perfect...

What Every Provider and Innovator Must Know Going into 2025: The health insurance industry is facing a perfect storm characterized by rising healthcare costs, increased patient demand, and intense scrutiny from...

Welcome to this eye-opening episode of the VBCA Podcast, where we tackle one of the most pressing yet underreported issues in healthcare: hidden fees, surprise bills, and the alleged cartel controlling out-of-network...
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