AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights Podcast

Our podcast series features AGG’s Healthcare attorneys delving into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the healthcare industry. From regulatory updates to cutting-edge technologies, we bring you insightful guidance and thought-provoking discussions to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. While we do not provide care, we nevertheless consider ourselves part of the healthcare community. We enjoy sharing what we have learned after working with clients throughout the country, as well as giving our thoughts on new opportunities and challenges facing the industry, whether regulatory, reimbursement, compliance, or otherwise.

Episode 5: What the End of Agency Deference Means for the Healthcare Industry

In this episode, AGG Healthcare Litigation co-chair Jason Bring continues his discussion on agency deference with AGG Healthcare Litigation partner Brian Stimson in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo, which overruled Chevron deference. Jason and Brian address how this ruling will affect healthcare litigation and impact agency behavior going forward, as well as how the Supreme Court seems to be signaling the return of authority from the Executive Branch to the courts and the Legislature.

Episode 4: What to Do When Insurance Companies Deny Behavioral Health Claims

In this episode, AGG Healthcare Litigation co-chair Jason Bring is joined by AGG Healthcare Litigation partners Rich Collins and Damon Eisenbrey to discuss what you can do when insurance companies deny behavioral health claims. Jason, Rich, and Damon delve into how insurers avoid paying what they owe and specific laws relating to behavioral health. They also offer guidance for providers, individuals, and families who are facing ever-increasing behavioral health claim denials.

Episode 3: The Future of Agency Deference in Healthcare Regulation

In this episode, AGG Healthcare Litigation co-chair Jason Bring discusses the evolving landscape of agency deference with AGG Healthcare Litigation partner Brian Stimson. Brian explains the types of agency deference — including Chevron deference to agency interpretations of statutes — and shares his perspective on the impact that the Supreme Court’s anticipated decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises and Relentless may have on the healthcare industry.

Episode 2: Substance Use Disorder Litigation

In this episode AGG Healthcare Litigation co-chair Jason Bring is joined by AGG Healthcare Litigation partners Rich Collins and Damon Eisenbrey to discuss substance use disorder (“SUD”) litigation. The attorneys dive into what SUD cases entail, as well as some of the specific cases Rich and Damon are handling against some of the largest insurers in the U.S.

Episode 1: A Primer for Providers When Insurance Companies Refuse to Pay

In this episode AGG Healthcare Litigation co-chair Jason Bring is joined by AGG Healthcare Litigation partners Rich Collins and Damon Eisenbrey to discuss commercial payor litigation. Jason, Rich, and Damon offer a primer for healthcare providers on what to do when insurance companies refuse to pay what they rightfully owe. They cover how providers can level the playing field against insurance bureaucracies, which segments of the healthcare industry are more likely to see denials from insurance companies, what providers can do to help avoid denials, and more.