Patriot's Healthcare Podcast
Podcast conversations and expert guidance from Patriot Group on healthcare law, payer disputes, compliance, and revenue protection.
All Episodes
How To Defend Insurer Demands & Refund Requests
Thomas J. Force, Esq. breaks down what healthcare providers should do the moment they receive a refund demand or recoupment letter from an insurer. Learn your legal rights, what documentation to preserve, how to evaluate the validity of the demand, and the strategy for mounting an effective defense before statutory deadlines pass.
Insurance Denials
A deep dive into strategies providers can use to fight back against improper insurance claim denials. Thomas Force discusses the most common denial reasons, how to identify patterns of bad-faith denial behavior, and the legal tools available to providers when payers act improperly or in violation of their plan obligations.
Navigating the No Surprises Act & IDR Process
The No Surprises Act fundamentally changed how out-of-network billing disputes are resolved. Thomas Force explains the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process, who qualifies, how to build a winning submission, and why attorney-led representation consistently outperforms self-represented providers in federal arbitration.
Dangers of Waiving Patient Balances: What every Physician should know
Routinely waiving co-pays and deductibles may feel like good customer service — but it carries severe compliance and legal risk that can result in civil monetary penalties, exclusion from federal programs, and even criminal exposure. Thomas J. Force explains what every physician needs to know about fee forgiveness and how to protect your practice.
About the Podcast
Patriot's Healthcare Podcast is hosted by Thomas J. Force, Esq., Founder and President of Patriot Group. Each episode covers critical topics for healthcare providers — from payer disputes and audit defense to compliance strategy and revenue cycle management. New episodes are posted to YouTube.