When Health Freezes Over

Welcome to When Health Freezes.In the world of healthcare, we’ve been told for decades that "innovation" and "vertical integration" would save the system. But in 2026, the gears are grinding to a halt. We're seeing giants miss their targets, capital markets turn cold, and the tension between payers and providers reach a breaking point.This podcast is a deep-dive into the engine room of healthcare. Hosted by Omar Haq, founder of Mushin Consulting Group, we bring 30 years of actuarial science and enterprise strategy to the front lines.Inspired by the philosophy of Extreme Ownership and the martial arts state of Mushin—moving with clarity and without ego—we sit down with the "Men and Women in the Arena." Together, we strip away the jargon to examine the valuation chill, the medical trend misses, and the truth behind the data. When the system freezes, the real leaders start digging.