Podcasts about healthcare insurance

Host Stacey Richter discusses the intricacies of stop-loss coverage with Andreas Mang and Jon Camire from Blackstone. The episode focuses on defining stop-loss insurance and exploring its critical role in protecting self-insured employers from catastrophic financial losses.  The conversation delves into the nuances of individual and aggregate stop-loss policies, laser claims, and the importance of selecting an experienced consultant to navigate this complex landscape. The episode is essential listening for those managing high-cost claimants and exploring self-insurance options. This is a two part show. The second show will cover major fails, mistakes that happen with stop-loss when somebody doesn't understand or do everything that we talk about. So, tune back in for the next part of this conversation, in two weeks. Thank you to Havarti Risk for sponsoring this weeks episode.  Havarti Risk empowers healthcare leaders like you to make smarter decisions that increase quality and lower cost of care. https://havarti-risk.com/ === LINKS ===

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses various topics related to women's health, including the implications of over-the-counter birth control, the role of birth control in managing hormonal issues, the future of medical education in the age of AI, and innovations in breast cancer screening such as thermography. He also addresses the challenges posed by healthcare insurance and the importance of patient empowerment in making informed health decisions. Episode Highlights: Birth control access is empowering for women Why self-medication is a concern with over-the-counter birth control Why doctors often prescribe birth control as a quick fix for hormonal issues Risks and benefits of long-term birth control use How AI may change the landscape of medical specialties in the future How thermography and QT imaging offers a new approach to breast cancer screening Insurance practices can complicate access to necessary healthcare Why Dr. Tassone thinks medical education is evolving, but challenges remain Reasons patient empowerment is crucial in navigating healthcare decisions Reasons Innovations in women's health are promising but require careful consideration Episode Resources: Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | https://www.drshawntassone.com Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz Thank you to our sponsor, Endurance Products Company! After over 25 years of practicing medicine, I'll be the first to tell you that not all supplements are created equal. But when I discovered Dihydroberberine SR, by Endurance Products Company, I was genuinely impressed.  It's highly bioavailable and outperforms standard berberine at significantly lower doses. You can explore their offerings at endur.com. Not only is the science solid, but I love that Endurance Products Company is a family-run American company that has cared about doing things right since 1978. I've started recommending Dihydroberberine to my patients who struggle with blood sugar management, and the results speak for themselves. So much so, that I personally take this supplement for helping to support healthy blood sugar levels, heart health, and tap into how my body uses fats for energy As a special offer for my audience, Endurance Products Company is providing a 10% discount on your order! Simply use the code DRT10 at checkout when you visit endur.com. Medical Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

The brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight in midtown Manhattan last year has open the floodgates to an outpouring of anger and frustration with the health insurance industry. Across the country, whether it's about skyrocketing financial costs or access to care, there seems to be a wide agreement that health insurance in America is broken. The question is how to fix it. How can policy incentivize the industry to be better stewards of the health of its members without fueling unsustainable costs or incentivizing waste? What solutions are on the table and how might they shape the future of healthcare in America? Here to help us dig into the details is Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with host Gerard Gibert, an extraordinary entrepreneur and business leader. Mr. Gibert is also the host of Middays with Gerard on SuperTalk Mississippi . The timely and relevant conversation on America's Roundtable with Gerard Gibert focuses on the issues impacting Americans including the urgency to rein in government spending and the concerns that Congress has failed to put forward a balanced budget. Gerard Gibert also highlights the importance of addressing tax reform and healthcare reform. The conversation on America's Roundtable tackles the ways in which Congress, the incoming Trump administration joined by engaged citizens and taxpayers can address fraud, waste and abuse impacting the Department of Defense (DOD). "In fiscal year 2024, DOD underwent its seventh financial statement audit, and again received a disclaimer of opinion. For the seventh time consecutively, auditors were unable to “obtain sufficient, appropriate audit evidence to support an opinion.” GAO continues to designate DOD's financial management and business systems modernization efforts as high risk because of pervasive deficiencies in the department's business processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and financial management systems." — House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, December 11, 2024 In 1986, Gerard Gibert founded Venture Technologies, a technology and cloud services provider. As CEO of Venture, Gibert engineered numerous mergers and acquisitions of strategic targets, catapulting Venture to national prominence as a technology solutions provider. Initially funded at $189,000, Venture was sold for $92 million in 2019. Mr. Gibert serves on a variety of boards dedicated to growing Mississippi's economy. That list includes the Madison County Economic Development Authority, Madison County Business League and Foundation, Innovate Mississippi, Empower Mississippi, and the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Gerard Gibert also serves on the executive advisory board of International Leaders Summit and is co-chair of the U.S.-based think tank's American Leadership Task Force advancing principled reforms. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @grgibert @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Was the execution of a healthcare insurance CEO an act of terror? Listen to his thoughts now, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump's critique of insurance companies as healthcare middlemen, examining the shifting role of insurers, the impact on Medicare and Medicaid, and broader implications for the U.S. healthcare system.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses President Trump's critique of insurance companies as healthcare middlemen, examining the shifting role of insurers, the impact on Medicare and Medicaid, and broader implications for the U.S. healthcare system.

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast we look into the killing of United Health CEO Brian Thompson. Why are so many Conservatives calling it justified? What is the appropriate reaction for Christians and Conservatives? Daniel Penny was found innocent of murdering an out of control and threatening man on a subway by restraining him with a chokehold. Should he have even been on trial in the first place? Should Dr. Anthony Fauci receive a pardon? And what is in store for Syria after the fall of the Assad family?

It seems that the practices of the health insurance industry have come into the spotlight after the execution of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Dr. Bill Hennessey, Billing Integrity Officer with CareGuide, joined the show to talk about that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm gonna be talking about my thoughts on healthcare insurances today as far as their policies, and do they really help patients when it comes to healthcare financially. I'm also gonna be talking about the on the death of the CEO of United healthcare. As well as anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield saying that they're not going to pay Anesthesia after a certain amount of time. how I have to have thyroid surgery soon? And how there are a lot of people right now that are being denied from United healthcare and multiple other insurances when it comes to having surgery, or medical treatment? And what people need to do when this happens? And how a lot of people are going out of the country to go and get treatment from other countries instead of doing treatment in the United States? And how a lot of people are moving to the same countries that are giving them healthcare after being seen bodies, overseas doctors and their treatment? And how millions of people are being misdiagnosed due to not being diagnosed with the correct diagnosis? And how a lot of people are finding out that they've had a lot of medical issues long before, and never were treated for it? And get the paperwork for the job today. And me telling my story of how I've misdiagnosed several times? And how I'm finally finding answers for the things that have been going on with me for years medically?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-happier-you-leads-to-a-healthier-you--5161886/support.

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Dr. Saum Sutaria is the Chairman and CEO of Tenet Healthcare and a former leader in McKinsey & Company's Healthcare and Private Equity Practices, where he spent almost two decades shaping the field. In this episode, Saum unpacks the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system, providing a detailed overview of its structure, financial flows, and historical evolution. They delve into topics such as private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, employer-sponsored coverage, drug pricing, PBMs and the administrative burdens impacting the system. Saum's insights help connect healthcare spending to broader economic issues while exploring potential reforms and the role of technology in improving efficiency. Saum highlights how choice and innovation distinguish the U.S. healthcare system, explores the reasons behind exorbitant drug prices, and examines the potential solutions, challenges, and trade-offs involved in lowering costs while striving to improve access, quality, and affordability. The opinions expressed by Saum in this episode are his own and do not represent the views of his employer. We discuss: The US healthcare system: financial scale, integration with economy, and unique challenges [5:00]; Overview of how the US healthcare system currently works and how we got here [9:45]; The huge growth and price impact due to the transition from out-of-pocket payments in the 1950s to the modern, third-party payer model [18:30]; The unique structure and challenges of the US healthcare system compared to other developed nations [22:00]; Overview of Medicare and Medicaid: who they cover, purpose, and impact on healthcare spending [27:45]; Why the US kept a employer-sponsored insurance system rather than pursue universal healthcare [32:00]; The evolution of healthcare insurance: from catastrophic coverage to chronic disease management [36:00]; The challenge of managing healthcare costs while expanding access and meeting increased demand for chronic illness care [44:15]; Balancing cost, choice, and access: how the US healthcare system compares to Canada [48:45]; The role of the US in pharmaceutical innovation, it's impact on drug pricing, and the potential effects of price controls on innovation and healthcare costs [56:15]; How misaligned incentives have driven up drug prices in the US [1:05:00]; The cost of innovation and choice, and the sustainability of the current healthcare cost expenditures in the US in the face of a shrinking workforce and aging population [1:11:30]; Health outcomes: why life expectancy is lower in the US despite excelling at extending lifespan beyond 70 [1:18:45]; Potential solutions and challenges to controlling drugs costs in the US while balancing choice and access and preserving innovation [1:26:15]; Balancing GLP-1 drug innovation with affordability and healthcare spending sustainability [1:40:00]; Reducing healthcare spending: complexities, trade offs, and implications of making needed cuts to healthcare expenditures [1:46:45]; The role of government regulation, opportunities for cost savings, and more [1:56:15]; Hospital billing: costs, charges, complexities, and paths to simplification [2:01:15]; How prioritizing access and choice increased expenditures: reviewing the impact of healthcare exchanges and the Affordable Care Act [2:08:00]; Feasibility of a universal Medicare program, and what a real path to sustainable healthcare looks like [2:15:45]; The challenge of long-term care and the potential of innovation, like device-based therapies and AI, to improve health [2:23:15]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode! This week they discuss what can be done for those who can't get long term health care due to health issues.  Don't forget to get your copy of “The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement” on Amazon or on CardinalGuide.com for free! You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans@cardinalguide.com or calling 919-535-8261. Learn more at CardinalGuide.com. Find us on YouTube: Cardinal Advisors.

So, let's talk about making informed decisions when choosing your healthcare insurance plan… How do you make sure that you've got the right health care insurance? I think this is an important question to ask yourself, because typically, when people look for insurance coverage, they only focus on the premium, a.k.a. the payment. But insurance isn't just about the premium; there are a lot of free or made-affordable things you can do that come along with a plan. However, as unfortunate as it is, even when 92% of this country's people are insured, there are still people who fail to maximize their plan's coverage because they just don't know the entirety of its details. That's why in today's episode, I'll provide valuable insights on choosing the right plan, maximizing its coverage, and avoiding common pitfalls. We're going to continue the momentum of educating our community on making the right choices, because by staying informed, asking the right questions, and taking advantage of available resources, you can empower yourself for better health. So, join me in this week's episode as we all get ready to take advantage of every single thing our insurance plan has in store for the betterment of our lives and our health. Why you need to check this episode: Recognize the importance of understanding the different categories of health insurance and its plans; Discover the common pitfalls people go through when choosing their health care insurance, and why you should consider factors like deductibles, co-payments, and network coverage; Understand why you should take advantage of the preventative health services covered by insurance, and what you should do if your insurance company rejects a procedure “You'd want to make sure that you got some power and leverage in this relationship of your health care, because it is—at the end of the day—your health care, your life.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Notable Quotes: “If you can understand those five pillars, things become a lot easier, and your health care and the way you interact with the health care system becomes a lot more of a fruitful relationship than an adversarial relationship.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “I want you guys to make sure you're taking advantage of everything your insurance plan has to offer. If you don't know what your insurance plan has to offer, give them a call. You should not only be calling your insurance company when you have a problem.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “My job, especially here in the Lunch and Learn Community, is to help you take advantage of the system for your own good. Empower Yourself for Better Health. If you want to think like a doctor, we have to make sure you are taking advantage of the system at hand. And you cannot do that if you're not reviewing a plan; you cannot do that if you're not taking advantage of your preventative health care measures…You got to do those things.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Mentions: Where Would You Be Without Obamacare Take Advantage Of Your Preventative Health Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com  to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify

The passage of the Affordable Care Act has allowed millions of Americans to purchase healthcare insurance, for some, for the first time ever. But buying insurance can be complicated. How do you know what plan is best for you? Is it all about cost, or are there other factors to consider? And what happens if your insurance plan does not cover your needs? We take a deep dive into the process of purchasing healthcare insurance. Experts will share advice on ways to ensure your medical care is not a financial burden.

Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! *** We get asked a lot by those in our moving to New Zealand community to discuss the option of paying for private healthcare in NZ. So, this week we are thrilled to talk to Lance from Parka Insurance. Lance is a smashing guy. Kind, up-front and honest. Just the kind of person we'd be happy to trust with a financial decision as big as committing to any kind of insurance plan. Sit back and listen as we take a deep dive into NZ private health insurance. We ask: Why do people pay for private healthcare, what are the pros and cons, what are the alternatives, and most importantly, what's the cost? You can reach out to Lance here ➡️ https://parka.co.nz/the-team call or email him directly, and don't forget to say you loved this podcast! We hope you enjoy this episode, and it answers some of the questions you might have about private health insurance. Remember, if you need a quote for ANY insurance, reach out to Lance HERE ➡️ https://parka.co.nz You can call or email him directly, and don't forget to say you loved this podcast! Enjoy!

The Power Principle a President Discovered Leading an Epic Transformation...Vaibhav Srivastava is President at Innova Solutions of Healthcare, Insurance, LS and Public Sector, the $3B 50,000 person organization that went through a monumental transformation to realize a new inspired vision.It wasn't easy. Leadership visions often fail no matter how inspired they are.Millions are lost and sometimes companies don't survive.They miss something vital that Vaibhav shares in his interview.It's important to realize that…..declaring a new vision for your team is merely the first step.He says...… “A vision without execution is hallucination.”That is why they carefully created a powerful transformation plan over a full year!However.....it won't take you anywhere near that long because he breaks down their process and every step of the journey for you in this insightful interview including what he learned and how you can apply it to your team.—--Vaibhav is an accomplished leader with two decades of experience working in the IT services industry and currently heading a diverse portfolio that includes Healthcare, Insurance, Life Sciences (HILS), and Government Sector Strategic Business Units (SBUs) with over 275 clients, at Innova Solutions.He was awarded the Executive of the Year 2023 award at the 11th Annual 2023 Globee Awards for his exceptional leadership and management skills.He was also winner of the prestigious Indian Achievers' Award 2023 for his outstanding professional achievements and contribution towards national building.Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta (Duluth), Georgia, Innova Solutions along with its subsidiaries employs over 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3.0B. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhav-srivastava-aa574518/Company Link: http://www.innovasolutions.com/What You'll Discover in this Episode:How He Lead his Company through a Monumental TransformationThe Path to Developing a Powerful Vision3 Keys to Succeed in Change ManagementHow to Decide What Services to SellHis First Job that Still Influences his Leadership TodayA Colorful Story of When Someone QuitThe Twist in His Career that Led to his Success-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Gerard Gibert, entrepreneur, technologist, talk show host and founder and former CEO of Venture Technologies. The discussion focuses on key issues impacting America with an emphasis on the how the nation's rising health care costs are adversely affecting families, citizen-taxpayers, and private enterprises across the nation. In 1986, Mr. Gibert founded Venture Technologies, a technology and cloud services provider. As CEO of Venture, Mr. Gibert engineered numerous mergers and acquisitions of strategic targets, catapulting Venture to national prominence as a technology solutions provider. Initially funded at $189,000, Venture was sold for $92 million in 2019. Mr. Gibert serves on a variety of boards dedicated to growing Mississippi's economy. That list includes the Madison County Economic Development Authority, Madison County Business League and Foundation, Innovate Mississippi, Empower Mississippi, and the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Gerard Gibert recently presented a compelling op-ed piece via SuperTalk.FM titled "We need out-of-the-box thinking to address Mississippi's healthcare woes." In a recent piece shared by Shakeel Ahmed, CEO at Atlas Surgical Group via Forbes in November 2023, the medical professional highlighted the following key statistics: In 2021, the nation's healthcare expenditure reached a staggering $4.3 trillion, accounting for 18.3% of the GDP, according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data. In 2021, Americans spent an estimated $378 billion just on prescription drugs, as reported by Statista. This represents a substantial portion of overall healthcare spending, and the continuous increase in drug prices compounds the problem. The Kaiser Family Foundation found that the annual family premium for employer-sponsored health insurance plans surpassed $21,000 in 2020. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @grgibert @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

This is an intriguing episode and, indeed, an eye-opener to our questionable Healthcare system in the United States.Why are we the wealthiest and most developed country yet have the highest rate of people with multiple chronic health conditions? There are so many reasons; one is the complexity of health insurance.You need to listen to the whole episode to understand the system and how you and your family can fix it so you can LIVE AT YOUR FINEST WELL-BEING.No more delaying doctor visits because you don't have health insurance or waiting when you are really sick to go to urgent care or emergency due to the fear of an unexpected bill. There are options; it is time to learn about them, especially now that we are in enrollment season.I am thrilled to have Neer Patel, Founder of Virtuous Benefits, on the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST SHOW to help us debulk the Health Insurance mystery and share solutions.Discussion items:✨The Difference between Health Insurance and Healthcare Insurance✨ The Benefits of Direct Primary Care Membership-Based Practices paired with either Self-funded Insurance or Healthshares as appropriate for your family. ➖Guest Intro.Neer Patel is the founder of Virtuous Benefits, a team of benefits consultants who teach businesses of all sizes across the country how to successfully implement ACA-compliant healthcare insurance plans that are affordable and transparent and revolve around direct primary care.➖Connect with Neer Patelhttps://linktr.ee/neerpAs you listen to this episode, please ask yourself:  Are you pleased with your Health Insurance?Is it sick care or Healthcare?What do you and your family desire?As I always say, you and yours deserve to LIVE AT YOUR FINEST WELL-BEING by being WHOLE, VIBRANT, & HEALTHY because you are WORTH IT. Please share within your circle of influence. You never know whose life you can change positively. 

Tammy Morabito in studio clearing up all our healthcare insurance questions, and Top 5 winners of the Panache drawing revealed.

On this episode of Engage, back with the Retirement & Insurance Committee gurus, Chair Captain Scott Bowles and Vice-Chair First Officer John Doherty, along with very special guest Sontia Green, Senior Benefits Specialist at the Delta MEC. This time the team discusses new healthcare insurance options for Delta pilots including updates to the Delta Pilots Medical Plan (DPMP), the completely new Delta Pilots High-Deductible Health Plan (DPHDHP), a new DPMP Dental option for all pilots regardless of which health plan they elect, plus updates and changes to the Delta Air Lines-provided coverages through United Health Care (UHC). Open enrollment opens November 1 through November 17, 2023, in which pilots must take action to select their desired healthcare and medical coverages.  (Recorded October 25, 2023)    Resources:  Delta MEC Retirement & Insurance: 1-800-USA-ALPA  Open Enrollment HQ: Plans, Options, and Comparison Tool  Retirement & Insurance Handbook  Know Your HSA 

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Thanks to Lisa for her kind words. Let's hear from more of you.

Episode Summary: In this episode of Practice Growth HQ I speak with John Connor, the Co-Founder of ExtrasJar, a company on a mission to shake up the insurance industry.  ExtrasJar offers innovative health and pet extras investment solutions designed with the customer in mind. The company is passionate about providing a better way for you to protect your whole family, and your wallet.   In this episode you'll learn more about how ExtrasJar works, the main differences between ExtrasJar and micro-investing platforms, and how to decide if ExtrasJar is the right product for you or your patients.  If you're interested in learning more about ExtrasJar and how it could benefit your patients, don't skip this episode!  What you'll learn:  (04:08) John gives us a quick overview of his entrepreneurial journey and what led him to launch ExtrasJar  (06:14) John tells us more about his industry-disrupting insurance product and how it works (08:14) Discover why ExtrasJar outshines traditional health insurance extras cover (10:46) Tailored healthcare coverage: How ExtrasJar lets you customize your health fund (13:58) Exploring the potential risks and limitations of ExtrasJar  (16:04) Is ExtrasJar right for you? Evaluating the benefits versus your current health insurer (18:08) Learn what sets ExtrasJar apart from other micro investing platforms   (19:10) A simple way to let your patients know about ExtrasJar       (21:24) John unveils a brand new pet insurance product set to launch soon  Plus loads more!  Links and Resources:  Website: https://extrasjar.com/

Our goal is to bring forth a leadership perspective of the businesses, provide insight on what success means to each and how the community benefits from the plans and its providers.

Norman Rennalls, a retired engineer, tells his important healthcare story. It made his early retirement stressful until he got it straight. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Canada's Health Care. Next week PM Justin Trudeau and the premiers will work toward a new funding model with billions more dollars flowing from Ottawa to the provinces in a formula similar to what Paul Martin promised would fix healthcare for a generation 3 years ago. How will additional billions of dollars directed by the federal government to its provincial counterparts, to be administered by the same bureaucracies improve a terribly broken delivery healthcare delivery system? and remember in 2005 the Canadian Medical Association approved a motion calling for the availability of private health insurance and services when timely public healthcare is not available. Guest: Dr. Brian Day. Cambie Surgery Centre in Vancouver. A private care surgical centre. Dr. Day's legal case that each Canadian must have the option to purchase prvate health insurance may be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Federal Liberals backed into a corner by opposition parties and without the votes to pass Bill C-21 remove amendments banning assault-style rifles, hunting rifles and shotguns. Guest: Tony Bernardo. Executive Director: Canadian Shooting Sports Association. We track the history of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada as the federal Liberals add legislation delaying mental health as a determinant for MAID. Guest: Chris Considine. One of Canada's most successful and prominent lawyers who represented Sue Rodriguez ground-breaking physician assisted death requests at the Supreme Court of Canada where the court ruled against by a 5-4 margin on September 30, 1993. Chris Considine has represented many patients who requested medical assistance in dying since the Sue Roderiguez case. Canada's Health Care. Next week PM Justin Trudeau and the premiers will work toward a new funding model with billions more dollars flowing from Ottawa to the provinces in a formula similar to what Paul Martin promised would fix healthcare for a generation 3 years ago. How will additional billions of dollars directed by the federal government to its provincial counterparts, to be administered by the same bureaucracies improve a terribly broken delivery healthcare delivery system? and remember in 2005 the Canadian Medical Association approved a motion calling for the availability of private health insurance and services when timely public healthcare is not available. Guest: Dr. Brian Day. Cambie Surgery Centre in Vancouver. A private care surgical centre. Dr. Day's legal case that each Canadian must have the option to purchase prvate health insurance may be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. The Chinese weather, no make that surveillance balloon continues its trek high above the United States and particulary where U.S. nuclear missile silos are located (Montana). The U.S. sent out an F22 Raptor fighter plane to observe the balloon over which tensions between China and the U.S. have sufficiently been raised that American Secretary of State Antony Blinken has canceled his planned trip to Beijing. Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht. Professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College. Eisenhower Fellow at the NATO Defence College in Rome. Munk Senior Fellow in Security and Defence at the MacDonald Laurier Institute. Author Polar Cousins: Comparing Antarctic and Arctic Geostrategic Futures. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Kass lives in Kansas City and after being diagnosed with cancer discovered the rip-off system of health care insurance. Since that time 20 years ago, especially as related to PET scans and hidden costs, he has saved his friends and businesses thousands of dollars by being aware and asking the right questions. His company (HEALTH CARE SHOPPING NETWORK) exists to help businesses and individuals make sense of deductibles and excess and this interview will explain much. Ring Dan on (913) 208-2632 (Only for those in the USA, please)Email him on dan@HCSN.bizHistorical marker of the week involves Evolution and Darwin as well as the Ukrainian war of independence in 1918!Support the showThanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- bobmendo@AOL.comLink to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078996765315 on Facebook. Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.To financially support the podcast, go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels. Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob

In this episode of the Translation Company Talk, we talk about healthcare insurance translation business. Luis Miguel Musi, the CEO of Avantpage, takes a deep dive into this topic and talks about every aspect of providing language services for the healthcare insurance sector. For LSPs that plan to offer healthcare insurance translation services and take part in this $1 trillion sector of economy, you do not want to miss this conversation.  Luis covers a variety of subjects including an overview of the US healthcare insurance industry, consumption of translation services by this sector, requirements for delivering languages, starting out in this sector, compliance and regulations, translation sales cycles in this sector, the role of technology, adapting to an evolving healthcare market and much more.   Don't forget to subscribe to the Translation Company Talk podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your platform of choice and give this episode a 5 star rating.  This episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast is sponsored by Hybrid Lynx.

We all know the healthcare space has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, and this episode is all about exploring the industry's rapid evolution and technological advancements. In this episode, Paul sits down with Neetu Rajpal, the Chief Technology Officer at Oscar. As the first health insurance company built around a full-stack technology platform, Oscar maintains a relentless focus on serving its members. In her role, Neetu oversees Oscar's fully cloud native distributed software stack and the IT infrastructure. During the episode, she shares why she's passionate about improving the healthcare experience for members, providers and partners. Neetu also explains why she's always on the lookout for ways to move the needle in the health insurance industry, and how she uses the resources she has available to create positive change in the world. Interested in learning more about the show? Check out our website: https://www.transformitforward.com/

Producers/Hosts: Jim Campbell and Amy Browne This series is made possible in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission Maine: The Way Life Could Be, a series in which we look at challenges and opportunities facing Maine in the lifetimes of people alive today. This episode: At the outset of this series, we invited anyone interested to participate in a Zoom call to help us gather information on what folks saw as major challenges facing Maine people during the lifetime of those alive today. One of those challenges mentioned by several of the participants on that call was affordable and accessible health care. It's important to note right at the beginning of today's program that health care and health insurance are two different things that are sometimes conflated. Health care refers to the care that providers such as doctors, nurses, therapists, and others provide to people with health issues. How to pay for that care is a separate challenge, often provided in part by either for-profit insurance companies or government programs such as Medicaid, for those with very low incomes; or Medicare, for those age 65 and over. On today's program, we will speak with two retired physicians who, over long careers, took somewhat different paths but wound up at the same conclusion about how to provide Maine people, and all Americans, with affordable, accessible health care. Guests: Dr. Geoff Gratwick practiced medicine with a specialty in rheumatology in the Bangor area, and in clinics across Maine for over 40 years. He eventually became so concerned about what he saw as problems with Mainers getting access to quality health care that he ran for the Maine Senate after serving 9 years on the Bangor City Council. He served four terms in the Maine Senate before leaving because of term limits, and while there served on the Opioid Task Force, as well as on several legislative committees. He was a key player in establishing the state's Health Care Task Force which has been charged with determining how to make health care in Maine universal, affordable, accessible and of high quality. Dr. Phil Caper, in addition to practicing as a physician, spent a good part of his career in policy areas related to health care. From 1971 to 1976, he was a professional staff member on the United States Senate Labor and Public Welfare's subcommittee on Health. He served on the National Council on Health Planning and Development from 1977 to 1984, chairing the panel from 1980 to 1984. He has also taught at Dartmouth Medical School, the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health, and worked in private industry trying to improve the technology of hospital medical records. Both guests are active with Maine AllCare FMI: Maine AllCare From the National Bankruptcy Forum, 10/22/21: 10 Statistics about US Medical Debt that Will Shock You Health care executive pay soars during pandemic, Bob Herman, AXIOS, Jun 14, 2021 Universal health care could have saved more than 338,000 lives from COVID-19 alone, Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, June 13, 2022 Sudden resolution of Anthem and Maine Med dispute leaves more questions than answers, Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News, 8/20/22 2022 Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment Report Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless, Joe Lawlor, Portland Press Herald, 8/21/22 About the hosts: Jim Campbell has a longstanding interest in the intersection of digital technology, law, and public policy and how they affect our daily lives in our increasingly digital world. He has banged around non-commercial radio for decades and, in the little known facts department (that should probably stay that way), he was one of the readers voicing Richard Nixon's words when NPR broadcast the entire transcript of the Watergate tapes. Like several other current WERU volunteers, he was at the station's sign-on party on May 1, 1988 and has been a volunteer ever since doing an early stint as a Morning Maine host, and later producing WERU program series including Northern Lights, Conversations on Science and Society, Sound Portrait of the Artist, Selections from the Camden Conference, others that will probably come to him after this is is posted, and, of course, Notes from the Electronic Cottage. Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. The post Maine: The Way Life Could Be 9/6/22: Health- Care & Insurance first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Walter Dub Lane joins Tommy to talk about planning your healthcare insurance and how it differs from other countries. 

Insurance is all about planning ahead but what can you do if you've just realised your parent is turning 70 and you're worried about healthcare costs? Will the amplification power of insurance still work if you start later in life for your parents? Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities and Michelle Martin break down the details of healthcare insurance for our elderly parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What???? Yeah. This just might be available to work at your organization. Listen to John Millen as he explains how this is even possible. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benefithackers/message

President of the Center for Health and Democracy, Wendell Potter explains why healthcare insurance is so expensive and restrictive, and that there is an ever-increasing number of people turning to crowdfunding. This is little short of begging and is the face of American for-profit health care. Discover the story of Gill and Ron, who are an example of people turning to a Go Fund Me page to survive, after having to pay deductibles for their health care. How can this happen in a civilized democracy? How did some greedy people manage to use the pandemic to get rich while you and your family got sick? J. David McSwane shares insights from his new book, Pandemic Inc: Chasing the Capitalists & Thieves Who Got Rich While We Got Sick is an explosive look inside the rush to profit from the COVID-19 Pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, David Talby from John Snow Labs joins Esteban Rubens and Lisa Hines of NetApp to discuss how natural language processing enhances the healthcare insurance industry and how John Snow Labs leverages Kubernetes containers for agile deployments.

There is approximately $266 billion in administrative waste in the U.S. healthcare system each year, and much of it is tied to the complexity of insurance. Our guest today, Syam Palakurthy, co-founded SamaCare to help solve this seemingly intractable problem. SamaCare builds software to make the often-burdensome process of prior authorization as quick and easy as a credit card swipe, improving outcomes for patients and reducing a major administrative burden for providers. Tune in to this interview with host Michael Carrese to learn how Palakurthy approaches the challenge of threading together disparate incentives in the healthcare system to produce change. Plus, find out why he believes technology can be both a cause of fragility and a source of resilience, and learn how the type of “defragmentation” SamaCare strives for can be applied to the rest of the healthcare system.

Welcome to the AUA's all new monthly podcast series that focuses on leadership and business topics relevant to the entire urologic care team. Please join us each month on the Inside Tract as our subject matter experts explore various aspects of today's rapidly changing business environment. We hope you enjoy this episode, “Primer on Private Health Care Insurance in the United States”, with Dr. Micheal Darson and Dr. Jonathan Rubenstein.   

If one attempts to look at health care through the many lenses it can be viewed through, what does one ultimately see for the future? Ron Williams has a long and distinguished career in health care and has seen the system from many different viewpoints–as CEO of one of the largest health plans, board director to pharmaceutical medical device and consumer health care companies, and private equity advisor. He discusses his view of the future centers around the personalization and globalization of health, by way of accelerated adoption of sensor technology, artificial intelligence, advanced payment models, and robust debate facilitated by government around the future of health and care with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson.Ron WilliamsWebsite: https://ronwilliams.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rawilliams/Connect with Health2049:Website: https://www.health2049.comFind the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/ron-williamsTimestamps:Ron Williams extensive background in health care. [03:06]A future vision of health care focused on wellness. [04:11]How can we create this future? [05:27]The benefit of personalized data. [06:51]What does a global health care system look like? [08:34]Can team-based care solve the workforce shortage? [09:32]How can technology be used to assist a patient? [12:26]The role of government in global health care. [13:44]How can we ensure equitable access to health care?  [15:50]Who will fund the innovation in health care? [17:49]How can we make expensive innovations accessible to all? [19:51]The broader implications of extension of life using gene editing. [22:42]A health care vision that unleashes personal fulfillment. [24:40]

Jeb's Media: Linkedin Twitter Link Jeb Dunkelberger, CEO - Sutter Health | Aetna No matter what type of discussion we have regarding healthcare on this podcast, there is always one constant - Insurance. Insurance is the middle man between the provider and the patient and determines much of the transaction. In this episode we dive into the business of healthcare with the youngest CEO of an insurance/healthcare company ever - Jeb Dunkelberger. Not only is he the youngest CEO, but also the author of Rich and Dying, An Insider Calls Bullsh*t on America's Healthcare Economy. Have you ever wondered what preventive medicine means to a healthcare executive? That question and many more you didn't even know you had are answered by Jeb in this episode. Jeb brings unique perspectives to the table as we discuss the incentives of insurance companies, the cost of healthcare in the USA, the relationship between insurance companies and physicians, and so much more! However, the most important question we discuss is the one of making our system better. This is one you don't want to miss! Show Notes (1:00 - 4:00) - Introductions Question 1 : Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you decided to go into medicine (4:00 - 7:30) - Setting the Scene Question 2: Where did you come up with the idea for this book and why did you decide to write it? Question 3: What does preventive medicine mean to you from the insurance or administrator side? (7:20 - 17:20) - Incentives Question 4: How do we align the incentives of insurance companies and the general populace? Question 5: There are many physicians who have recently been talking about how bad insurance companies are. Are physicians and insurance companies aligned? Question 6: What are you thoughts on insurance coverage in instances such as the emergency room where neither the patient, physician, or insurance company may be linked? (17:20 - 24:30) - Footing the Bill Question 7: Why do we spend so much on healthcare and what can we do about it? Question 8: Do you have any thoughts on the skyrocketing amount of administrators within healthcare compared to physicians? (24:30 - 31:00) - Healthcare and Insurance Models Question 9: What are the differences between different healthcare plans and why are there so many of them? Question 10: From the consumer perspective, why do people pay different amounts for insurance and what are they paying for? (32:00 - 44:10) - Trends in Insurance and Healthcare Question 11: Do you think the trend of employer tied insurance should continue? What is value-based reimbursement? Question 12: Value-based reimbursement is an ideal but may not be the most practical based on your book. How do we bridge the gap between what we have with fee-for-service and value based reimbursement? (44:10 - 54:00) Funding Prevention and Medicare for All Question 13: Why aren't preventive measures incentivized more by insurance companies when it comes to reimbursement? Question 14: What are your thoughts on medicare for all? What does the middle ground between the free market and government sponsored healthcare look like? (54:00 - 1:04:15) - The Solution Question 15: How do we fix healthcare, where is the middle ground? Question 16: What are some of the key points you want listeners to take home from this episode? Join our Mailing List HERE: Mailchimp

This episode of Faisel & Friends was such a thrilling, high-energy discussion with Dr. Julie Gunther & Joe Grundy. Time flew as we were having fun talking about Direct Primary Care, possible alternatives to the fee-for-service model, and the importance of a trusting doctor-patient relationship!Being a doctor is your calling because you couldn't imagine doing anything else. Let's talk about your career goals in medicine. Connect with us and tell us how you dream of practicing medicine. Want to learn more about how we do healthcare? Visit our resource center and check out how we are transforming healthcare. Don't forget subscribe to ChenMed Rx to receive the latest news and articles from ChenMed.

WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning features newsmakers, hot topics and great conversation about everything that matters to the Utica-Rome area and the Mohawk Valley. Host Bill Keeler is joined each weekday morning from 6:00-9:00 a.m. by Jeff Monaski and Andrew Derminio on Your News, Talk and Sports Leader WIBX 950.

Welcome to part 2 of our two part series with Gabriel García, CFO of DJR García Law and a dear friend of mine. DJR García is a boutique law firm providing business, regulatory, and strategy advice to health and wellness providers. In this episode, we will discuss a topic that is rarely touched on... Healthcare, Insurance & Cannabis. What pains me about this topic, and I felt Gabe as well was that we can walk into any pharmacy and pick up prescription drugs at a reasonable price (with insurance). So, if marijuana is deemed "essential" and is used for medical purposes, then why isn't the healthcare industry taking that into account? Because, cannabis isn't cheap.. The cost of marijuana buds can vary based on quality and the location of the purchase. Typically, a gram of buds can cost $5-$20; an eighth (3.5 grams) costs $20-$60; and an ounce can cost $200-$400 Concentrates are typically sold in half-gram and gram quantities and generally cost $20-$60 per gram. Expect to pay about $2-$5 per dose for edible medical marijuana items. Tincture bottles sell for $15-$50, depending on strength. About Gabriel: For the last 15 years, Mr. García has been a trusted legal advisor to leading brands in the rapidly growing health and wellness industries. An expert in corporate, regulatory, and tax issues, he also counsels boards of directors, charitable foundations, and nonprofit corporations, including the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the United Core Alliance. Prior to launching DJR García, he served as General Counsel for Natura, a vertically-integrated cannabis campus in Sacramento, where he lead efforts to acquire the 21 licenses that comprising Natura's commercial cannabis activities. Mr. García's other experience includes positions as commercial counsel for Abbott Laboratories, legal consultant for the healthcare consulting firm BDC Advisors, and a federal clerkship with the United States Tax Court. His insight on wellness innovation is routinely solicited from the press and national healthcare organizations and has earned him multiple awards from legal publishing houses such as the Theodore Tannenwald Jr. Foundation. IG: @djr_garcia https://www.djrgarcia.com Facebook Twitter: @djr_garcia *Disclaimer:Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

Healthcare in the US and, more specifically, healthcare insurance is a very difficult, confusing and frustrating industry to navigate and understand.  It can also be expensive. Yet, it is so important to our wellbeing. How do you make the best choices of you and your family? Even if this doesn't affect you so much now, it will. Therefore, the Parkinson's Experience will be producing its first series of episodes on one topic – understanding your healthcare insurance options.  I guarantee you will learn at least one thing in each episode. First up, the individual marketplace for healthcare insurance.

Are you feeling anxious about current events? Have you had bouts of anxiety, depression, insomnia, feeling lost? Then you will find tonights podcast helpful! We speak to long time friend & Licensed Social Worker Diane Marolla about all things healthcare, from COVID related stress, to Telemedicine, to Revenue Cycle, Healthcare Insurance, and avenues for help! Please take a listen. I'm really excited about this episode. Join us, won't you? #COVID #motivation #mindset #healing #PTSD #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #inspiration #positivevibes #health #selfcare #recovery #loveyourself #healthinsurance #anxiety #depression #happiness #mentalhealth #Anxiety #positivity #wellness #happy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-verardo/message

0:08 – Trump cuts WHO funding, and G20 announces debt suspension for 76 developing nations Nadia Daar (@nadiadaar) is the head of the Washington DC office of Oxfam International. 0:34 – Q&A: Healthcare and insurance available in California Peter Lee is the Executive Director of California's health benefit exchange, “Covered California” (@CoveredCAnews) Anthony Wright (@aewright) is Executive Director of Health Access California, a health consumer advocacy coalition.  1:08 – How are people living in Oakland Tuff Shed's doing with shelter in place? For a couple years, Oakland's been using Tuff Sheds — which it calls “community cabins” to temporarily shelter people it evicts from homeless encampments. Those sites have drawn some criticism from residents and housing advocates. The sheds are double-occupancy, and don't have plumbing. So we wanted to check in on how people living there are doing during COVID-19. Our features reporter Lucy Kang (@ThisIsLucyKang) spoke to one resident at the Lake Merritt site.  1:18 – Is there a COVID cluster among Berkeley's unhoused? Darwin BondGraham (@DarwinBondGraha) is the news editor of Berkeleyside's forthcoming Oakland newsroom. His latest piece is ‘East Bay hopes to avoid repeat of San Francisco's homeless shelter COVID-19 outbreak.' 1:25 – KPFA News: The conditions facing California's unhoused during this pandemic has prompted a campaign being coordinated by groups in Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. KPFA's Chris Lee (@chrislee_xyz) reports.  1:34 – Alameda County Community Food Bank is struggling to meet community need amid shelter in place Suzan Bateson is the Executive Director of the Alameda County Community Food Bank (@ACCFB). 1:45 – Community advocates are demanding Alameda County close Santa Rita jail, where 12 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and 12 have reportedly recovered. George Galvis (@george_galvis) is the Executive Director of CURYJ, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (@CURYJ).  Event: Car Rally to Santa Rita Jail meets TODAY 4/16  at 11:15 AM at the Lake Merritt BART Parking Lot for a caravan to the Alameda County Administration Building and then Santa Rita Jail. (Photo: COVID-19 outbreak map as of April 16, 2020 / Wikipedia) The post Trump cuts funding to the World Health Organization, shocking the global pandemic response; Plus: What you need to know about California's healthcare insurance ‘Covered CA' appeared first on KPFA.

Dr. Robert Kaiser, director of the MS is Healthcare Leadership and Management program for professionals at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, joins Dr. Britt Berrett for a discussion about the chaotic and complex healthcare insurance industry. Kaiser recently joined the Jindal School faculty after 12 years as Senior Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He co-founded the company's Health Benefit Solutions division, an integrated offering within Merrill Lynch retirement services that is focused on healthcare and longevity. In this episode, he offers a look at that industry from an insider's perspective.

It is no secret that we live in a world where we face a lot of potentially harmful things on a daily basis. From plastic exposure to all of the additives in our food system and even over-exposure to blue-light, our bodies face a lot each day. These, and many other factors, may help explain …

Lance discloses the magical powers of supply & demand and competition, and their effects upon the healthcare delivery and insurance industry. This is not rocket surgery.