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The Pulse of Healthcare

The Pulse of Healthcare

By: Dr. John McCormick
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Dr. John McCormick discusses the healthcare industry and his vision for providing affordable quality health care for all.


Video and podcast topics include: healthcare policy, healthcare costs, prescription costs, health insurance, Telehealth, Telemedicine, mental health, ERISA, patient out-of-pocket costs, patient deductibles, patient copays, self-funded health benefits, employee benefits, and more.

Dr. McCormick is CEO of Ovation Health. Ovation Health is a group health plan provider, offering $0 to low deductible plans and HD plans. Ovation Direct offers subscription health benefit plans for individuals.


For more information visit www.ovation.health and www.ovation-direct.com or call 866-549-4199.

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Episodes
  • One Year In: What Healthcare Really Looks Like from the Inside
    Mar 23 2026

    Dr. John sits down with Member Services specialist Nick Trapani to talk about his first year on the job and the eye-opening lessons he’s learned along the way.

    From navigating the complexities of the healthcare system to supporting members in real, meaningful ways, Nick shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make a difference. He also reflects on just how much there is still to learn—highlighting the ever-evolving nature of healthcare and the importance of staying curious, informed, and committed to helping others every step of the way.

    Learn more about Ovation Health at www.ovation.health

    We help employers save up to 35% on their healthcare costs. For a free consultation call 866-549-4199 or email dr.john@ovation-health.com

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    22 mins
  • The Healthcare Cartel: Why the System is Rigged and the Rebels Fighting to Fix It
    Mar 2 2026

    Ever feel like your healthcare is just one giant shell game? You’re not imagining it.

    This video pulls back the curtain on how the "Big Players" have basically bought every part of the game. They are big-box insurance conglomerates that own every link in the chain: the doctors, the pharmacies, the data platforms, and even the "middlemen" (Pharmacy Benefit Managers). This is called vertical integration, and it’s a fancy way of saying they’ve rigged the system to keep your money moving in one big, profitable circle. By controlling the entire ecosystem, these big players can funnel patients toward higher-priced services they own—regardless of whether you actually get better.

    The good news is, there’s a growing movement of doctors and small business owners who are fed up with the corruption and are leading the way with innovative healthcare solutions and slashing costs by 30-50% while providing better outcomes, proving that the solution isn't just a "software patch" for the old system, but a parallel infrastructure built on genuine care.

    Learn more about Ovation Health at www.ovation.health

    We help employers save up to 35% on their healthcare costs. For a free consultation call 866-549-4199 or email dr.john@ovation-health.com

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    13 mins
  • Trump Rx & PBM Transparency: What Employers & Consumers Need to Know
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode, we’re diving into the new Trump Rx initiatives and the latest rules focused on PBM price transparency. What do these changes actually mean for employers and plan members? We break down how greater visibility into prescription pricing could reduce hidden markups, improve accountability, and help control rising drug costs.

    If you’re looking to better understand what’s happening in the Rx space—and how it could impact your benefits strategy—this episode is for you.

    Learn more about Ovation Health at www.ovation.health

    We help employers save up to 35% on their healthcare costs. For a free consultation call 866-549-4199 or email dr.john@ovation-health.com

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    11 mins
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