Neurosurgeon running for United States Congress to Fix Healthcare | Dr. John Cowan on Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Alrashid

Send us Fan Mail Why does American healthcare cost so much and what would it take to improve it for patients and physicians? In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Mamun Alrashid sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. John Cowan to discuss his decision to run for Congress and his approach to healthcare reform. Dr. Cowan explains his “Five P’s” framework, Purpose, Public, Payer, Providers, and Patients and shares his views on prior authorization, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare Advantage, physician reimbursement, and rural healthcare. The conversation also explores AI in insurance decisions, hospital consolidation, and the role physicians can play in shaping health policy. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Meet Dr. John Cowan 01:34 From neurosurgery to running for Congress 03:41 Why physicians should enter public service 05:14 What doctors bring to healthcare policy 06:49 Diagnosing America’s healthcare system 10:21 Why healthcare spending isn’t delivering more 12:02 The Five P’s of healthcare reform 17:14 Dr. Cowan’s perspective on the Affordable Care Act 20:41 Pre-existing conditions and insurance reform 26:03 Prior authorization and delayed patient care 30:42 AI and insurance denials 32:23 Medicare Advantage and access to care 35:25 Physician payments and sustainable reimbursement 37:53 Hospital consolidation and physician independence 41:06 Rural healthcare and physician ownership 43:10 Finding common ground across party lines 45:00 Priorities for the House Energy and Commerce Committee 46:18 Rapid fire: Healthcare policy questions 47:56 Closing thoughts: “Slogans are not solutions” Which healthcare issue deserves the most attention? Share your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share for more conversations with world-renowned physicians, innovators, and healthcare leaders on Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Mamun AlRashid, or its affiliated organizations. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Follow us: Official Website: https://palmbeachregenerativeorthopedics.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheScalpel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the_scalpel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyond.The_Scalpel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-scalpel-with-dr-alrashid/ X: https://x.com/BeyondTheScalpe Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beyond.the_scalpel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the_scalpel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BeyondTheScalpel1/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033Aj8vvEr7Pz9Se02Yo1F?si=7ac5299e36ce4f5f Beyond the Scalpel is produced by Palm Beach Media Productions.