From Proactive MD and Mako Rx comes Healthcare Explained, a podcast in which two self-professed healthcare nerds discuss recent healthcare news, tackle confusing healthcare topics, interview experts, and provide employers and benefits consultants with strategies to navigate the complex world of healthcare.
In Part 2 of our series on elder care, Vinay and Jeremy talk to elder care expert Chris Pagliaro, VP of Health and Wellness Services at The Woodlands at Furman about end-of-life planning and financing and selecting retirement and care facilities that will be the right fit for each individual.
Additional Resources mentioned in this episode:
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
Five Wishes Living Will service
20 May 2026
May 20, 2026 - Elder Care (Part 1)
In the first of a two-part series about elder care and financing long term care, Jeremy talks to Vinay about his own experience as a care partner for his father during his journey with Alzheimer's and stroke.In part two, coming soon, Vinay and Jeremy discuss long term care and end-of-life planning with an expert in elder care.
17 Feb 2026
February 17, 2026 - AI in Healthcare
This week, Vinay and Jeremy pay tribute to their robot overlords and dive into recent announcements from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others as they discuss and debate the future of AI in healthcare.
11 Feb 2026
February 11, 2026 - A year in GLP-1s
Hosts Jeremy and Vinay review the past year's advancements in GLP-1 drugs, covering scientific updates, emerging medications, and consumer purchasing strategies.
8 Dec 2025
December 8, 2025 - The OBBBA and DPC memberships
Hosts Jeremy and Vinay discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impact on paying for Direct Primary Care memberships, exploring changes for individuals and employers.
24 Nov 2025
November 24, 2025 - TrumpRx.gov
Hosts Vinay and Jeremy analyze the implications of the newly announced TrumpRx.gov website and service for healthcare policy, also touching on the topic of escaped lab monkeys.
3 Jun 2025
Jun 3, 2025 - Sally Pace
Sally Pace, CEO of Connect Healthcare Collaboration, discusses her background and strategies for helping employees navigate and understand their healthcare benefits in this interview.
14 Mar 2025
March 14, 2025 - Medicare Advantage
This episode's explainer: What is Medicare Advantage? A timely topic given that United Health Group is being investigated by the DOJ for potential MA fraud, according to a recent WSJ report. Also on this episode: the measles outbreak in Texas.
27 Feb 2025
February 27, 2025
Vinay and Jeremy discuss Aetna suing pharmaceutical companies, updates on avian flu and CDC communications, and healthcare predictions for 2025. Plus -- an all-important update on the escaped lab monkeys.
Please note that this episode includes information around CDC communication and avian flu that was accurate at the time of recording, but has since changed by the time of episode publication. We will address these inaccuracies openly in our next episode.
3 Feb 2025
February 3, 2025 - Phil Harrison
In this episode, Vinay and Jeremy talk to benefits and risk consultant Phil Harrison of Healthcare Reporting about the evolution of health plans and consumerism, transparency in benefits consulting, and the fiduciary responsibility of health plan consultants and sponsors. It's a fascinating discussion on the changing industry from the viewpoint of an experienced consultant and fiduciary; don't miss it!
3 Jan 2025
January 3, 2025 - Kartikay Kaushik
In the first episode of 2025, Jeremy and Vinay interview Kartikay Kaushik, Business Analytics Manager with Planned Administrators, Inc. (PAI), a third-party administrator. Kartikay discusses his journey from dentistry to healthcare analytics, the importance of data transparency, and the insights analytics can bring to employers and other plan sponsors.
5 Dec 2024
December 5, 2024
This episode, Vinay and Jeremy discuss underinsurance, the closure of rural hospitals, and health plan coverage of GLP-1s. This week's explainer: what is a compounding pharmacy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Nov 2024
Pilot, Part 2
In Part 2 of our pilot episode, Jeremy and Vinay talk about the role of non-traditional healthcare providers like community health workers, patient advocates, and others in addressing social determinants of health, as well as national and state policies that are enabling reimbursement for these roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Nov 2024
Pilot, Part 1
On part 1 of our very first *aired* episode, Vinay and Jeremy discuss lawsuits against GoodRx, clinical trials of a new combination Covid and flu vaccine, and soaring healthcare costs in Vermont. Also--escaped rhesus monkeys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
2,783,420
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
45
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
32
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Who hosts Healthcare Explained?
Jeremy and Vinay host the show. Published by Proactive MD.
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