VBCA Podcast
The Value Based Care Advisory (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.
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LEAD Model: The ACO Test Most Organizations Will Fail — Before They Apply
CMS has posted the LEAD (Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design) model application materials. Most ACO applications fail before they're submitted — not because organizations are ineligible, but because they were never really built for risk.
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May 6, 2026
The Cost vs. Control Trade-Off Your Insurance Won't Explain #healthinsurance #money
The video explains that managed care is essentially a method for controlling costs within the healthcare system. Understanding the dimensions of cost control and its impact is key to comprehending managed care and its broader implications for health insurance. This approach is a core component of m…
May 6, 2026
HMO, PPO: Are They Products or Business Lines?
Multiplan’s pricing tactics are raising serious questions across the healthcare industry. Many physicians say these practices are squeezing providers while boosting insurer profits.What’s really going on behind the scenes—and who pays the price?#healthcare #insurance #doctors #multiplan #health…
May 5, 2026
Lower Premiums? Embrace Health Plan Controls!
We explore how greater controls in health insurance lead to lower premiums, with the insurance company determining benefit access. The HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plan, a key part of the broader healthcare system, is highlighted as the most restrictive yet least costly option, impacting o…
May 4, 2026
Before You Enter a Market, Run These 4 Tests #healthcare #planning
Are you planning to enter a new market in the healthcare industry? Before you take the leap, it's crucial to conduct thorough tests to ensure your success. In this video, we'll walk you through the 4 essential tests you must run before entering a market. These tests will help you assess the market'…
May 4, 2026
How Multiplan Made Billions Crushing Doctors #healthcare #insurance #exposed
Multiplan’s pricing tactics are raising serious questions across the healthcare industry. Many physicians say these practices are squeezing providers while boosting insurer profits.What’s really going on behind the scenes—and who pays the price?#healthcare #insurance #doctors #multiplan #health…
April 30, 2026
LEAD Model: The ACO Test Most Organizations Will Fail — Before They Apply
CMS has posted the LEAD (Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design) model application materials. Most ACO applications fail before they're submitted — not because organizations are ineligible, but because they were never really built for risk.
April 7, 2026
Why Most Behavioral Health Operators Pick the WRONG Market
This video offers a comprehensive playbook for selecting a winning behavioral health market. We analyze market fundamentals, existing infrastructure, and competitive landscapes to pinpoint "sweet spot" markets for mental health treatment. Discover how to evaluate and choose the most promising locat…
March 31, 2026
The Definitive Playbook for Choosing Behavioral Health Markets
Before you deploy capital into a tele-behavioral health market — run this checklist.Rate sheets alone will mislead you. I've seen operators get into markets with strong Medicaid rates, only to get squeezed by high clinical labor costs, concentrated MCO power, or zero licensure compact coverage.
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Dec. 26, 2024
MultiPlan Lawsuit: Allegations of a Healthcare Price-Fixing Cartel
The case 1:24-cv-10959 filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois involves the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) as plaintiffs, suing MultiPlan, Inc. for alleged ant…
About the Host
Alex Yarijanian
Welcome to the Value-Based Care Advisory Podcast (VBCA Podcast), where host Alex Yarijanian takes you behind the scenes of healthcare's most pressing challenges and transformative breakthroughs. A recognized thought leader with over 15 years of experience, Alex has revolutionized payer-provider relations, shaped the future of value-based care, and led digital health innovations that have impacted millions of lives nationwide.
As the CEO and founder of Carenodes, Alex is a trailblazer in creating healthcare systems that are not only innovative but also equitable and impactful. From negotiating groundbreaking contracts that saved Medicaid plans $58 million to expanding access to maternal and youth mental health care across 43 states, his work embodies the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
Alex's career is a blend of bold strategy and heartfelt advocacy. He's the driving force behind operational overhauls in behavioral health, an architect of cutting-edge digital health solutions, and a trusted advisor to national healthcare boards. Fluent in English, Persian, and Armenian, Alex brings a global lens to healthcare innovation, connecting the dots between policy, technology, and the human experience.
Tune in as Alex combines sharp insights, captivating storytelling, and industry expertise to spotlight the innovators and disruptors redefining healthcare. Whether you're a policymaker, a clinician, or simply a curious mind, the VBCA Podcast promises to inspire, inform, and ignite your passion for building a healthier future.