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In Episode 472, Stacey Richter speaks with Dr. Eric Bricker about the impactful strategies hospital systems use to maximize revenue from high-cost patients. They explore the financial complexities and contracting tactics that enable hospitals to profit significantly from a small percentage of high-cost claimants. Key points include the negotiation of provider stop-loss contract provisions, strategic adjustment of charge masters, and the intentional steerage of patients to high-revenue service lines. This episode highlights the intricacies of hospital finance and the hidden mechanisms that drive healthcare costs for self-insured employers and other plan sponsors. We could have 0.5% to 1% of total plan members costing upwards of 40% of total plan dollars. And I bring this up just to highlight the magnitude of the money here. In that show from last week, we take the issue of high-cost claimants from the standpoint of the plan sponsor. Today, however, we're gonna be looking at this from the standpoint of the hospital system. If we were to come up with a motto for the show today with Dr. Eric Bricker, it's that all costs are somebody else's revenue. And when it's revenue and profit of the magnitude that we're talking about with many high-cost claimants, it starts to be less of an accidental “Oh, wow! How did that CABG patient wind up in our clinic? What are the odds?” and more of a “Whoever is not steering patients is letting someone else with a big profit incentive lock down that steerage in deeply embedded ways.” === LINKS ===
Eric has been a longstanding community advocate in the mental health and substance abuse space for quite some time here in South Florida. While I've only gotten to know him over the last 2 years from working in the industry, he has a sterling reputation and shining references from his work. Eric is an accomplished South Florida psychotherapist and behavioral health consultant, currently in private practice since 2007 and specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, grief and loss, anger management and related traumas. He began working as a therapist in 1995 and has worked in a diverse range of clinical capacities including community mental health, residential addictions treatment, Native American behavioral healthcare administration and private practice. Eric also provides behavioral health program consultation and counselor training. He has instructed at the graduate school level and provides specialty clinical training to psychotherapists. We dove into his journey of starting out many years ago and what led him to today. He shared overcoming some personal struggles and that vulnerability is the antidote for shame. He has an amazing way of sharing his life and putting into relatable and easy going way. Eric is also the host of The Good Counsel Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. You can contact him at www.ericbrickerlmhc.com or on social media- linked in and instagram @ericbricker.lmhc. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for tuning in.
Episode 245Special Guest:Bryan Bricker@builtbybricker https://www.youtube.com/@builtbybricker/videos https://www.instagram.com/builtbybricker/ Sponsors:WTB WoodworkingCheck out WTBwoodworking.com for all your woodworking needs! In store specials, Giveaways, custom wood milling, and more!Huntingdon Valley PA Store now open!Enter the giveaway by going to:https://www.wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway Sign up for Patreon for Early access, and special Patreon-only content:https://www.patreon.com/anotherwoodshoppodcastJoin us for the AWP Mid-West MAYker Meetup - May 17 2025RSVP: http://midwestmaykermeetup.com PATREON GIVEAWAY!Donate to Maker's For St. JudeEvery $5 earns you an extra entry in the January Patreon Giveaway (Paid Patrons Only)http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/anotherwoodshoppodcast This week in Maker News
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Today's guest empowers authors to transform their ideas into beautifully crafted, market-ready books that captivate readers and elevate their messages. He is a master storyteller and book design expert who creates visually stunning books. With a background in graphic design and over 14 of his own published books, he understands both the art and science of storytelling—from what to say, to how to say it, to why they'll buy it. As the founder of a high-end book design studio, he has produced over 60 books for authors spanning memoirs, novels, and business books. Combining a deep understanding of typography, design, and publishing technicalities, he helps authors avoid "comfortable clichés" and achieve their publishing goals with style and precision. Drawing on his own adventurous experiences sailing across the Atlantic and exploring the Bahamas, he brings a unique perspective to his work. His personal storytelling journey shapes his approach, helping authors craft messages that resonate deeply with readers while aligning with their overall publishing success strategies. Whether designing books, coaching authors, or training professionals in the art of business storytelling, he is passionate about transforming ideas into impactful stories that inspire action. Please join me in welcoming Dave Bricker. In this episode, we discuss the following:
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On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about Communication with brand storyteller Dave Bricker, Speakipedia; media consultant Paula Rizzo, Listful Living, and connector Michael Roderick of Small Pond Enterprises. The panel, which appeared together on an episode on Pitching last June, are all featured in Debra's new book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting." Communication is the goal of every interaction. Dave, Paula, and Mike talk about the value of communication, what makes a good vs a bad communicator, and more. What is Communication? - Dave: Assurance that someone else gets us - Mike: It's the first thing we learn but something we never master, we are a constant student - Paula: Give and take. It's listening as much as it is talking Goals - Mike: Reach out to someone you admire and show that you have done your research without expectation of response - Dave: Think about what you can do in terms of producing an outcome for another person that will make you both happy - Paula: Make a to-become list, based on characteristic you admire in others Learn More About Dave Bricker: Speakipedia Paula Rizzo: PaulaRizzo.com/lists Michael Roderick: SmallPondEnterprises.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes Caitlin Bricker, editor at Startup CPG, to dive into her journey from food service to retail buying and now to the editorial world. Caitlin shares her passion for finding purpose-driven brands, her insights into the evolving CPG ecosystem, and her unique perspective shaped by personal and professional experiences—including transformative moments that have influenced her approach to life and work.They discuss Caitlin's role at Startup CPG, her commitment to highlighting innovative brands, and her favorite discoveries like Jubilee's no sugar added, kid-friendly milk. From community events to virtual mixers and upcoming initiatives like the Grocery Run series, Caitlin reveals what makes Startup CPG's ecosystem such a vibrant space for emerging brands.Whether you're a founder, a buyer, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of the CPG world, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways. Listen now!
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What better way to kick off 2025 than having Dr. Eric Bricker join us in the studio for Episode 48 of the Astonishing Healthcare podcast? Known for his entertaining and educational videos covering all sorts of hot topics in and around healthcare and employer/employee benefits, Dr. Bricker and host Justin Venneri discuss the issues of high-cost drugs and access to claims data - two topics he recently covered on AHealthcareZ - Healthcare Finance Explained - that should be top of mind for plan sponsors this year as pharmacy costs continue to rise.Dr. Bricker shares several ways employers, depending on their size and risk tolerance, may be able to navigate the challenge of rising pharmaceutical costs for orphan and other expensive drugs - including GLP-1s. He also explains how the RFP process can be used to secure the plan's claim data, which is necessary to meet fiduciary obligations.While every plan is unique, most plan sponsors face similar challenges that the traditional PBM model isn't flexible or aligned enough to solve. Dr. Bricker is astonished by the complacency out there, but he does see the potential for an acceleration in the pace of change this year and next... tune in to hear why, and check out the links below for more information!AHealthcareZ Reference VideosHigh Cost Orphan Disease Drugs ExplainedDo Employers Own Their Claims Data? It's Complicated.Related ContentReplay - Cracking the Code: Unraveling Specialty Drug Costs & PBM ProfitsHow to Manage Pharmacy Benefit Spend in a GLP-1 WorldAH030 - Plan Sponsors Need a Source of Truth; Get Your Data Now & Find It, with Jeff HoganPlease visit Capital Rx Insights for more information, including this episode's transcript!
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Send us a textMerry Christmas you filthy animals! Disclaimer: As fun as it is to kick back with friends and consume alcohol; The Couchaholics always condone drinking responsibly and never drink and drive... all of our opinions are our own, and don't reflect upon the quality of any particular brewery or business. This podcast contains explicit language.BEERS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:Souther Teir Brewing | 2XMAS | Spiced Double AleBig Oyster | Cookies N' Things | StoutPrairie Artisan Ales | Happy Y'allidays | Hazy IPABurlington Beer Co. | Gingerbread Mocaccino | Stout White/Golden
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Jonathan Bricker, professor in the cancer prevention program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, on how to quit smoking with help from tech and biotech tools.
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Pastor Betty Bricker's sermon, "United By His Spirit," dives deep into family dynamics both in the biological and spiritual sense. Drawing on Ephesians 4:1-16, she encourages us to live lives worthy of our calling by embodying humility, gentleness, and patience. She explores how these virtues help maintain unity in the church, reflecting our identity as members of God's family. Pastor Bricker challenges us to use our diverse gifts in harmony, promoting peace and spiritual growth within our community. Join us at New Hope as we strive to be Rooted in God's Word, Renewed by the Holy Spirit, and committed to Reaching the World for Jesus Christ.
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Send us a textWelcome to Week 6 of the Texas high school football season, the halfway point of the regular season! This is the biggest bye week of the year. Out of the 1,101 11-man football teams, 374 are on a bye this week, which means that a third of the teams are getting some much-needed rest! However, that still leaves 520 games this weekend!This week's episode features a quarterback edition as host Taylor Arenz talks with three winning quarterbacks.Up first is Brady Bricker, the quarterback for the mighty Allen Eagles. Brady discusses their perfect season and the excitement of seeing the Allen Eagles soaring high this year.Next, Taylor chats with Euless Trinity Trojans quarterback Tj Tupou. You will love getting to know Tj and hearing how the team's adversity and resilience have propelled them to victory. The final conversation this week is with Dallas Parish Episcopal quarterback Sawyer Anderson, a Purdue commit. Sawyer has been leading the Panthers since he was a freshman, and this season they are vying for their fourth straight TAPPS Division 1 state championship. He shares with Taylor the growth he has experienced over the last four seasons, his leadership style, and the Dallas Parish community.
In this Sunday morning service, The Clearing's co-lead pastor Lydia Bricker speaks to us about what Communion is and how it ushers in the rest God has for us. For more information regarding The Clearing Church, visit our website by clicking hereFollow us on Instagram today by clicking hereWatch the message on our YouTube channel here
In today's message, Ethan Bricker walks us through an Expository exploration of Luke 18 and Luke 19 regarding the rich young ruler, Zacchaeus the tax collector, and Paul the pharisee turned apostle. The question to contemplate today is this: What riches do you have that are getting in the way of the surpassing worth of Jesus?
In this sunday service at The Clearing Church, our co-lead pastor Lydia Bricker brings beautiful insight around the very challenging and debatable topic of Modesty. How modest should Christian men and women be? What does skimpy clothing, expressivism and fashion have to do with our Faith? Listen to the end of this podcast and find out for yourself.
In this episode we interview CSO Percussionist and Timpanist Pat Schlecker and Joe Bricker. We discuss the path to professional musicianship. Pat and Joe give various examples of the possibilities of the percussion instruments. We hope you enjoy this fun and informative episode!
Former Crestline fire chief gets 60 days in jail, 4 years probation for 2 felonies:https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/07/16/former-crestline-fire-chief-gets-60-days-in-jail-4-years-probation-for-2-felonies/ Today - Matthew Wells, the former chief of the Crestline Fire Department, has been sentenced to 60 days in the Richland County Jail. This sentencing follows his guilty plea in June to two criminal charges related to holding multiple full-time jobs in the public sector simultaneously.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From humble beginnings to the heights of the pharmaceutical industry, Amy Bricker, former president of Express Scripts, sits down with Bonnie to recount her extraordinary career path. Amy takes us on a tour of her formative years, where the dream of becoming a community pharmacist in her small town set the stage for an incredible journey. It's a story that unfolds across the pillars of persistence, vision, and a heartfelt drive to transform healthcare, proving that one's origin is no boundary to professional triumph. Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system requires more than just knowledge; it requires passion and a desire to bring about real change. Amy delves into the intricate world of pharmacy benefit managers and how her role at Express Scripts played a pivotal part in managing medication costs for an array of clients from various sectors. Amy also delves into how creating and sustaining a high-performance culture in business isn't for the faint-hearted, especially in the face of mergers and acquisitions. Amy reflects on the challenges she faced while steering Express Scripts through such transformative times and shares valuable insights on the power of a positive environment and the intricacies of balancing professional success with personal growth and self-discovery. Key points throughout points include: Unlocking potential: Embracing the call to make a greater impact Express Scripts: The role of pharmacy benefit managers in healthcare and communities Leading Express Scripts through mergers, acquisitions and a global pandemic The importance of deliberate leadership and consistent actions How to overcome the challenges of blending cultures Embracing Change: Recognizing the seasons of opportunity Navigating a legal battle and new paths to fulfilment The importance of staying true to yourself and recognizing the call for change "It's less to me about putting slogans on walls or coming up with a mission statement that we'll all recite, but how do you do business inside that organization?" – Amy Bricker. Real Life Real Leaders is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world's most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader. Get connected socially with Amy Bricker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bricker/ Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/ https://edainc.io/ https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemann https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/ This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com
On this week on GoalChat, I had a deep and engaging conversation on #Pitching with Dave Bricker (Speakipedia), Paula Rizzo (Listful Living), and Michael Roderick (Small Pond Enterprises). We all think of pitching as a business imperative. Yet, it's a skill relevant to all aspects of your life. The more "you" you are - with a unique and friendly audience-centric message - the more likely you are to reach the people who need to hear from you. The trio shared what is pitching ... and what is not. Dave, Paula, and Michael also talked about how to create a pitch, as well as what it takes to stand out and succeed. In essence, a pitch is about the audience, the value you add, and finding engaging - and unique - ways to get your message out there. Goals - Dave: Stop talking about yourself and start talking about the person you are serving - Paula: Make a list of the questions you are always answering; a pitch is not about what you know, it's what others care about - Michael: Step out of the longest line; those are full of the people who do not think they have a shot and getting access. Instead, find innovative ways to do the outreach; you never know the amazing results waiting for you Final Thoughts - Michael: Everybody's a celebrity to somebody, but celebrity is relative to everybody - Paula: Don't be so hard on yourself. Pitching is hard. Keep going. Success is out there - Dave: Enjoy the journey. Stop worrying about where you are not. If you put one foot in front of the other and head in the right direction, the top of the mountain has no choice but to come to you Learn About Dave Bricker: Speakipedia.com Paula Rizzo: PaulaRizzo.com/lists Michael Roderick: SmallPondEnterprises.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs and co-author of "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline," discusses the global population decline and its economic implications in a recent interview. According to Bricker, fertility rates are dropping, leading to accelerated population declines since 2016-2017, even earlier than anticipated in China. This trend has significant consequences for economies that rely on people for growth and labor. The global baby boom generation will reach retirement age by 2030, causing a rapid impact on the workforce. Countries like Japan and Italy already experience annual population declines. The UN offers three population projections: high variant (14 billion), medium variant (10.4 billion by 2100), and low variant (8.6 billion). Bricker notes that the median variant, representing the UN's projection, assumes a replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman. Environmental chemicals could impact hormonal disruption in fertility rates, but Bricker attributes the primary cause to cultural and psychological factors, such as humanity's changing perspective on creating future generations. Additionally, immigration and adapting to the birth rate of one's country of residence are common. Declining global fertility rates and population growth present challenges for the economy, as consumerism and consumption decrease with aging populations, leading to slower economic growth. Governments face political challenges when attempting to address these issues by pushing back retirement ages. Countries like Japan, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Hungary are already grappling with significant population declines. Bricker acknowledges that the degrowth movement sees human activity as harmful to the planet and suggests fewer people would lead to less consumption and a better environment. However, he believes they underestimate the impact of such a transition. Bricker emphasizes that declining fertility rates require adaptation and will result in a different world for future generations. Data on declining fertility rates has become increasingly compelling, making it difficult to deny the issue. Bricker notes that this situation is unprecedented and requires careful consideration when making long-term business decisions, particularly in industries like mining and natural resources. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:40 - Population Trends3:26 - Rapid Changes5:20 - U.N. Projections7:12 - Births & Urbanization10:45 - Family Economics14:07 - Retirement Age & Labor16:02 - Offshoring Labor21:09 - China Policies22:16 - Peak Projections25:46 - The Cake is Baked27:27 - Immigration?29:26 - Environment & Hormones32:20 - Possible Solutions?34:10 - Compelling Data35:40 - Future Resource Demand39:10 - Wrap Up Guest links:Website: https://www.ipsos.com/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/darrellbrickerAmazon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Planet-audiobook/dp/B07MGSC2X5/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 Bricker is the current Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, a polling, research, marketing, and analysis company. While Bricker was completing his B.A. studies, he began to specialize in research, polling, and analysis methods. This led to further specialization during his M.A. and Ph.D. After completing his Ph.D. at Carleton University in 1989, Bricker was hired in the Office of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney as the Director of Public Opinion Research. After a year in the Prime Minister's Office, Bricker was hired by the Angus Reid Group, a polling and analysis company that eventually merged with Ipsos.
Adam and Dr. Drew bring up some Love Boat videos, and the comical imaginings of how a sleazy Dr. Bricker would do in today's sensitive climate. They discuss the wildness of the 1970's and this new era of ‘believe all women' and why that is showing itself to be problematic. Please support our sponsors: Blindsgalore.com TryMiracle.com/ADS Angie.com