What if everything you thought about healthcare was only half the story?
In this eye-opening debut episode, host Michael Ipock uncorks the financial truth behind modern medicine. From the rent you never see to the CPT codes that determine your provider’s paycheck, we explore why every provider — from physicians to front desk staff — is part of a system built like a business.
We dive into the “eat what you kill” payment model, the real meaning of fee-for-service vs. PMPM, and why understanding your hourly burn rate might be the most important lesson you never learned in school.
Whether you’re a patient, student, doctor, nurse practitioner, PA, MA, or office manager — this episode will change the way you view the exam room.
In this episode:
Why providers are also entrepreneurs
The true cost of running a medical office
FFS vs. PMPM explained in plain English
How reimbursement really works — and why it’s unfair
What every provider needs to know to survive
🎧 Grab your favorite drink and get ready to challenge what you thought you knew about healthcare. It’s time to uncork the truth.