The Real Eisman Playbook The Broken US Healthcare System is Failing Millions of Americans with Warris Bokhari | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 41
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Jan 12, 2026 Warris Bokhari, physician and founder of Claimable, dives into the U.S. healthcare crisis, spotlighting the staggering rates of insurance denials and the detrimental impact on patients. He discusses how his company leverages AI to assist with appeals, revealing that under 1% of patients challenge their denials. Warris also shares poignant stories of individuals harmed by delayed care and explores potential solutions, including breaking up monopolies and embracing transparent pricing models.
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Transplant Patient Priced Out
- A 25-year-old heart transplant patient was repriced off her anti-rejection medication after 11 years of stability.
- The repricing left her unable to afford the drug and at risk of losing the transplant outcome.
Cancer Surgery Initially Denied, Later Overturned
- A stage-four patient was denied curative lung surgery as "inappropriate," but the denial was overturned and the patient is now cancer-free.
- The insurer had used a bariatric surgeon to deny a cancer surgery, showing poor reviewer selection.
Patient Died Waiting For Network Acceptance
- A Medicare Advantage patient waited 10 days for a transfer because no network would accept the plan, and died while waiting.
- Similar delays have led to multiple deaths tied to network and approval failures.
