{"podcast":{"title":"Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast","slug":"value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193","podcast_index_feed_id":3987193,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/vbca/","website_url":"https://www.vbcapodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/bcf22388-437e-4105-a6a3-f925ec9e1e24/13451713-1622880631414-c3fc485e7ec91.jpg","author":"Carenodes","episode_count":25,"summary":"The VBCA Podcast is a solution-focused platform dedicated to advancing the transformation of healthcare through value-based care (VBC) models. Our mission is to break down complex healthcare topics into accessible, actionable insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, engaged consumers, and anyone passionate about meaningful change in healthcare. By challenging the healthcare industrial complex, we provide tools, strategies, and expert perspectives that empower our listeners to navigate and accelerate the shift toward better outcomes, lower costs, and improved patient experiences. Each episode delivers thought-provoking discussions and practical advice from industry experts, spotlighting innovative approaches to healthcare reform and highlighting voices that are often overlooked in traditional dialogues. Whether you're a healthcare executive, provider, payer, policy influencer, entrepreneur, or informed patient, we aim to inspire new ideas and support you in driving transformation in the healthcare space. Powered by Carenodes.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T00:17:09.210155+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193"},"episode":{"title":"2026 Medicare Fee Schedule: 5 Big Opportunities for Providers & Startups","slug":"2026-medicare-fee-schedule-5-big-opportunities-for-providers-startups","published_at":"2025-10-03T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/2026-medicare-fee-schedule-5-big-opportunities-for-providers-startups","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193","url":"https://vbcapod.com/episode/medicare-2026-fee-schedule-5-big-opportunities-for-providers-startups","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/46077617-5c69-440d-82b8-62721a3d57bd.mp3","summary":"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 : Shorter, billable windows for remote monitoring New behavioral health add-ons to primary care Incentives that reward value-based care Expanded reimbursement for digital therapeutics & telehealth A major shift from inpatient to outpatient procedures Whether you’re running a clinic or building the next health tech solution, this playbook will help you turn policy into profit and thrive in the future of care.","meta_description":"Medicare’s 2026 physician fee schedule is packed with change — but change means opportunity. In this episode of the VBCA Podcast, Alex Yarijanian breaks d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":489,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/episodes/2026-medicare-fee-schedule-5-big-opportunities-for-providers-startups/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/2026-medicare-fee-schedule-5-big-opportunities-for-providers-startups.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}