Carenodes

09/07/2026

overview and analysis video coming soon

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

what volume do you expect to have some negotiation power?

09/01/2026

Would 500 patients be enough to walk into a payer negotiation and actually win?

For primary care, yes. For specialty groups, you need closer to 1,500.

Most providers never calculate this number — which is exactly why health plans hold all the leverage in rate discussions.

Here's the threshold that flips the power dynamic:

📍 Primary care: 500+ patients per provider
📍 Specialty groups: 1,500+ patients per provider

Hit that volume and you're no longer asking for a better rate — you're part of the volume health plans need to sell their own products to employers and members. That's leverage, not a favor.

Individual provider or group contract, the math doesn't change. Know your number before your next negotiation.

🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vQCOkcSEtug

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08/27/2026

4 in every 2,000 women experience postpartum hemorrhage.

So why isn't postpartum care reimbursed the way procedures are?

We break down the incentive problem behind maternal health outcomes — and why it's a systems issue, not an individual one.

Full episode on YouTube — link in bio ⬆️

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08/27/2026

Can a screen really capture the full weight of depression?

We explore the clinical reality of telemedicine and why remote appointments often miss the non-verbal cues that matter most. If you've felt isolated during virtual therapy sessions, this breakdown explains why those missing physical connections impact your mental health recovery.

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08/27/2026

Administrative healthcare burden — how sustainable is it?

08/19/2026

What gives you market power in healthcare? It’s not being the biggest — it’s having enough volume that people need you.

If you’re in healthcare, save this. If you know a provider who’s negotiating contracts blind, send this to them.

Alex breaks it down simply:
Health plans think in bulk.
Too few patients = less leverage.
Enough volume = real negotiating power.
For primary care, 500+ patients can already change the conversation.
For specialty groups, it’s around 1,500+ patients a year per provider.
The takeaway is bigger than healthcare: power follows volume, and volume changes how people treat you.
What’s the first time you realized leverage matters more than size?

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08/17/2026

Dr. Potter exposes how insurers manipulate medical claims to prioritize profits over patient health. This breakdown reveals the systemic tactics impacting both providers and patients. Have you dealt with denied medical claims? Vote in the poll above and share your experience in the comments.

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06/02/2026

Deciding to contract with a payor? Think beyond just the fee schedule. In this episode, Alex discusses the true nature of payer contracting as a market entry decision, emphasizing six key factors every health operator should consider. Key takeaways include the importance of operational alignment, the impact of high-concentration markets, leveraging your value proposition, and the necessity of experienced legal counsel for complex agreements. What are your thoughts on payer contracting? Share in the comments! https://www.vbcapodcast.com/deciding-to-contract-with-a-payor-joining-the-network/