PAC & Forth

Physician Association of California

PAC & Forth is a podcast about the forces shaping health care in California and the people working to change it.Produced by the Physician Association of California and hosted by PAC CEO, Matthew Robinson, PAC & Forth brings together physicians, policy insiders, advocates, and industry leaders for candid conversations about independent medicine, health care policy, and the real-world impact of decisions made in Sacramento.A practical, grounded discussion from people on the front lines, in exam rooms, boardrooms, and the Capitol.Whether you’re a physician, policymaker, health care professional, or someone who simply cares about the future of patient-centered care, PA...

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PAC & Forth

Episodes (11)

Tuesday PAC & Forth - Ep.10 - Featuring Vincent Catalano - "Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year?"
May 26th PAC & Forth - Ep.9 - Featuring Dr. Todd Otten - "What does it take for a physician to finally say enough?"
May 12th PAC & Forth – Ep. 8 – Featuring Tyler Tracewski – "What if staying independent in primary care didn't have to mean doing it alone?"

PAC & Forth

Jun 9, 2026
26 minutes
18 MB

Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Vincent Catalano, Founder and CEO of Clear Healthcare Solutions. Vincent brings decades of experience in employee benefits and insurance brokerage and now helps organizations manage cost and strategy across health care. We unpack: How brokers actually get paid, and why flat percentage commissions give them a raise when premiums rise.Why small practices under 20 employees have almost no negotiating power in the ACA risk pool.PEOs, level-funded plans, and the tools small practices...

PAC & Forth

PAC & Forth - Ep.10 - Featuring Vincent Catalano - "Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year?"

Physician Association of California

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