PAC & Forth
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>PAC & Forth</b><b> is a podcast about the forces shaping health care in California and the people working to change it.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Produced by the Physician Association of California and hosted by PAC CEO, Matthew Robinson, </b><b>PAC & Forth</b><b> brings together physicians, policy insiders, advocates, and industry leaders for candid conversations about independent medicine, health care policy, and the real-world impact of decisions made in Sacramento.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>A practical, grounded discussion from people on the front lines, in exam rooms, boardrooms, and the Capitol.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Whether you’re a physician, policymaker, health care professional, or someone who simply cares about the future of patient-centered care, </b><b>PAC & Forth</b><b> offers insight, perspective, and a seat at the table.</b></p><p><br></p>
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Publishing Since
2/2/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
PAC & Forth - Ep.10 - Featuring Vincent Catalano - "Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year?"
Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Vincent Catalano, Founder and CEO of Clear Healthcare Solutions. Vincent brings decades of experience in employee benefits and insurance brokerage and now helps organizations manage cost and strategy across health care. We unpack: How brokers actually get paid, and why flat percentage commissions give them a raise when premiums rise.Why small practices under 20 employees have almost ...
May 26, 2026
PAC & Forth - Ep.9 - Featuring Dr. Todd Otten - "What does it take for a physician to finally say enough?"
What does it take for a physician to finally say enough? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr. Todd Otten, board-certified family physician, former U.S. Navy flight surgeon, co-author of Ripple of Change, and executive producer of the documentary Suck It Up, Buttercup. After two decades in practice and his own experience with burnout, Dr. Otten is one of the most candid voices on what is breaking the people who deliver care. Dr. Otten shares: The moment he walked away from ...
May 12, 2026
PAC & Forth – Ep. 8 – Featuring Tyler Tracewski – "What if staying independent in primary care didn't have to mean doing it alone?"
What if staying independent didn't have to mean going it alone? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Tyler Tracewski, President of Astrana Care Partners, to unpack PAC's new collaboration with Astrana and what it means for independent primary care physicians navigating Medicare's shift to value-based care. This episode dives into: What an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is, how shared savings work in traditional Medicare, and why Astrana's model carries no downside risk ...
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- What is PAC & Forth?
<p><b>PAC & Forth</b><b> is a podcast about the forces shaping health care in California and the people working to change it.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Produced by the Physician Association of California and hosted by PAC CEO, Matthew Robinson, </b><b>PAC & Forth</b><b> brings together physicians, policy insiders, advocates, and industry leaders for candid conversations about independent medicine, health care policy, and the real-world impact of decisions made in Sacramento.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>A practical, grounded discussion from people on the front lines, in exam rooms, boardrooms, and the Capitol.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Whether you’re a physician, policymaker, health care professional, or someone who simply cares about the future of patient-centered care, </b><b>PAC & Forth</b><b> offers insight, perspective, and a seat at the table.</b></p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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