Medicare Episodes

Dec. 30, 2025

Medicare Advantage 2026: How Payers Are Choosing Partners

In this episode, Alex Yarijanian breaks down what’s actually showing up in payer conversations right now, long before final CMS rules are published. Drawing from real contracting, network, and delegation discussions, Alex explains why waiting for regulatory clarity is already costing providers and health tech companies leverage.

This episode also outlines who is most at risk heading into 2026, the three types of organizations positioned to win, and what provider and health tech leade…

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Sept. 30, 2025

Medicare 2026 Fee Schedule: 5 Big Opportunities for Providers & Startups

Medicare’s 2026 physician fee schedule is packed with change — but change means opportunity. In this episode of the VBCA Podcast, Alex Yarijanian breaks down the five biggest updates every provider and startup should know : S...

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Aug. 31, 2025

How to Win in Medicare Advantage 2026

Welcome back to the Value-Based Care Advisory podcast! In this episode, host Alex Yarijanian delves into the significant updates and strategies for 2026 in the Medicare Advantage space. He covers essential news and policy cha...

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