HACKED: How to Stay Alive During the Change Healthcare Crises | Christine Meyer, MD

In this episode of the Healthcare Trailblazers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Christine Meyer, a renowned internist with over two decades of experience running an independently owned practice. Dr. Meyer has become an influential voice on LinkedIn during the recent Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth debacle, highlighting the challenges and disruptions faced by independent practitioners. Join us as Dr. Meyer shares her firsthand experiences, the impacts on her practice, and the broader implications for the healthcare industry.

Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the Crisis: Gain insights into the recent outage at Change Healthcare and how it has severely impacted practices nationwide, including delayed claim submissions and financial losses.
- Leadership and Advocacy: Learn about Dr. Meyer’s role as a vocal advocate for addressing the issues with major healthcare and insurance entities, and how she has navigated these challenges.
- Impacts on Independent Practices: Discover the specific challenges faced by independent practices like Dr. Meyer’s, from operational disruptions to financial strain.
- The Path Forward: Dr. Meyer discusses the steps her practice has taken to mitigate the impacts, including adopting new technologies and workflows.
-  Advocacy for Better Systems: Understand the importance of vocal advocacy in healthcare to prompt better support systems and quicker resolutions from large healthcare entities.