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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
  • Escaping the Big Box Cycle with Smarter Health Plans

    Escaping the Big Box Cycle with Smarter Health Plans
    Dec 3 2025

    In this episode, Dr. John and Peter unpack the growing dilemma employers face as healthcare costs continue to rise at an unsustainable pace. Despite mounting pressure on budgets, many brokers still funnel employers toward the same Big Box health insurance carriers—often overlooking newer, more innovative plan options from smaller, regional insurers that can deliver better value.

    We explore why this happens, what employers aren’t being told, and how forward-thinking companies (like our own) are breaking the cycle by embracing modern solutions that prioritize transparency, flexibility, and real cost savings. This conversation sheds light on the shifts happening in the industry and empowers employers to make smarter, more informed decisions about their benefits strategy.

    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
  • Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking the Big Health Plan Myth

    Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking the Big Health Plan Myth
    Nov 24 2025

    Do you believe that size equals stability? In this episode, Dr. John challenges the mindset that “bigger is better” to help employers and employees understand what truly matters when choosing a health plan—value, transparency, and the member experience.

    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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    17 mins
  • Broken Signals/ A Veteran’s Story of Miscommunication in Healthcare

    Broken Signals/ A Veteran’s Story of Miscommunication in Healthcare
    Oct 29 2025

    In this episode, Dr. John shares his journey from the military—where clear, precise communication can mean the difference between success and failure—to the complex world of healthcare, where miscommunication too often leads to confusion, mistakes, and missed opportunities for better care. Drawing from firsthand experiences on both sides of the system, this podcast explores how a lack of clarity, accountability, and structure in healthcare communication impacts patients, providers, and outcomes.

    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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    17 mins
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