# Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 2: Show Me the Money (RVUs & DRGs)

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-knife-the-surgery-podcast-321171/healthcare-econ-101-ep-2-show-me-the-money-rvus-drgs
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-knife-the-surgery-podcast-321171/healthcare-econ-101-ep-2-show-me-the-money-rvus-drgs.md
Podcast: [Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-knife-the-surgery-podcast-321171)
Published: 2026-03-12T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8871398
Audio file: https://pdst.fm/e/arttrk.com/p/ABMA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8871398.mp3?modified=1773062039&sid=5046960&source=rss
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behind-the-knife-the-surgery-podcast-321171/episodes/healthcare-econ-101-ep-2-show-me-the-money-rvus-drgs
Duration seconds: 2915

## Resource

Ever wonder why a complex gallbladder surgery only nets the surgeon about $350, while the hospital collects thousands? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Childers and Dr. Nina Clark pull back the curtain on how the money actually flows in medicine. From the birth of the RVU to the "Two Midnight Rule," we’re breaking down the math behind your paycheck. Next Step: Ready to make sure you're actually getting credit for the work you do? Join us for Episode 3 , where we dive into the "Black Box" of Coding and Billing . ***Fellowship Application Link: https://forms.gle/QSUrR2GWHDZ1MmWC6 Sponsor Disclaimer: Visit goremedical.com/btkpod to learn more about GORE® SYNECOR Biomaterial, including supporting references and disclaimers for the presented content. Refer to Instructions for Use at eifu.goremedical.com for a complete description of all applicable indications, warnings, precautions and contraindications for the markets where this product is available. Rx only Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listen Behind the Knife Premium: General Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-review Trauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlas Dominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkship Dominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotation Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behi…

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behind-the-knife-the-surgery-podcast-321171/episodes/healthcare-econ-101-ep-2-show-me-the-money-rvus-drgs/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-knife-the-surgery-podcast-321171/healthcare-econ-101-ep-2-show-me-the-money-rvus-drgs.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.