Podcast appearances and mentions of price transparency

In this episode of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter sits down with Dr. Stan Schwartz, co-founder of ZERO.health, to explore the practical realities and benefits of direct contracting in healthcare.  Dr. Schwartz shares his journey from traditional healthcare to pioneering bundled payments and direct contracts, offering actionable insights for employers, providers, and anyone interested in making healthcare more affordable and predictable. The conversation covers the challenges of claims, cost variability, operationalizing direct contracts, and the impact on both patients and providers. Discover how employers and providers can use bundled payments to cut costs, simplify administration, and deliver $0 out-of-pocket care for patients. It was an honor to get Dr. Schwartz on the pod, and we are doubly thankful because he stepped up and offered to help support Relentless Health Value financially as well as spending his time with me and you. So, thanks to everyone over at ZERO.health for being part of the kind of folks who support shows like this one. Dr. Stan Schwartz is co-founder over at ZERO.health. ZERO gets members access to high-quality providers for $0 out of pocket, leveraging bundled payments and direct contracting. This episode, as I just said, is sponsored by ZERO.health, with an assist from Aventria Health Group. === LINKS ===

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September 3, 2025- Food Industry Alliance of New York State President & CEO Mike Durant weighs in on legislation intended to let New Yorkers know if they're paying more for groceries they order online compare to shopping in a store.

The Big Unlock · Ramesh Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder, zakipoint Health In this episode, Ramesh Kumar, CEO and Co-founder of Zakipoint Health, shares his perspective on addressing healthcare's persistent challenges—high costs, lack of price transparency, and fragmented care. He emphasizes that patients, or ‘members,' often struggle to understand the true value of care, even as regulatory pushes for transparency continue. Ramesh highlights how greater data visibility and patient empowerment can shift the system toward value-based outcomes. He emphasizes that true digital transformation goes beyond compliance and organizations must leverage transparency in data to create actionable insights for patients, employers, and providers alike. He also discusses the role of AI and agentic AI in simplifying complexity, reducing administrative burden, and enabling more personalized, efficient care delivery. Ramesh underscores the need for co-creation between payers, providers, and technology innovators to build sustainable solutions. For him, the convergence of transparency, digital innovation, and AI marks a pivotal moment to reimagine healthcare's future. Take a listen.

Welcome back to the Finding Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Disha Spath. Today, we're joined by Carl Hall CFA, a wealth advisor at CapTrust who helps individuals and families manage their financial lives and achieve their unique goals. CapTrust specializes in delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and investment advice—helping clients navigate complex decisions with confidence. In this episode, Carl dives into the often-overlooked connection between healthcare decisions, price transparency, and retirement planning. From choosing the right health plan during open enrollment to understanding how HSA's can strengthen your retirement security, Carl breaks down how your medical choices today can significantly impact your financial freedom tomorrow. Key Topics Covered: 1. Making Smart Open Enrollment Decisions Why many people miss out on the optimal health plan and how to avoid common mistakes. 2. Understanding Health Plan Costs The real impact of premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance on your finances. 3. Affording Healthcare in Retirement Strategies to prepare for medical costs later in life. 4. The Shoeboxing Approach A practical method for tracking healthcare expenses. 5. FSA vs. HSA The key differences and why HSAs can be a powerful retirement tool. 6. Changes in the DPC Ecosystem What's new and how it affects both patients and providers. 7. Healthcare Price Transparency & Retirement Security How knowing the cost of care can protect your long-term finances. 8. Aligning Provider & Patient Interests Why DPC providers should have the same goals as their patients. Listener Takeaways: How your healthcare plan choice can directly impact your retirement savings. Why HSAs are a game-changer for long-term financial health. The value of price transparency in protecting your future wealth. How to align healthcare decisions with your financial freedom goals. Resources Mentioned: CapTrust Price Transparency Tools    Connect with Us: Host: Dr. Disha Spath, The Frugal Physician Guest: Carl Hall CFA, Wealth Adviser at CapTrust

The Social Democrats introduced a Bill to the Dáil today calling for full transparency on the profits that supermarkets are making. To discuss this Cian O'Callaghan is the acting Leader of the Social Democrats, and Spokesperson on Finance and Damian O'Reilly, Lecturer in Retail Management at TU Dublin.

Jackie Selby, Partner, Epstein Becker & Green PC, Maria Nikol, CEO, Revelar Analytics LLC, and Karen Mandelbaum, Senior Counsel, Epstein Becker & Green PC, discuss current trends and developments related to price transparency. They cover why price transparency is important; provide an overview of the hospital transparency rule and the transparency in coverage rule for health plans; and detail how the rules are impacting providers, payers, and consumers. Jackie, Maria, and Karen wrote an article about this topic for Health Law Connections magazine. From AHLA's Regulation, Accreditation, and Payment Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cbxUKpklYQRead the article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/connections-magazine/article/f2560233-685a-4065-a989-d286ae43b2e6/Putting-Price-Transparency-into-Perspective Learn more about AHLA's Regulation, Accreditation, and Payment Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/regulation-accreditation-and-paymentAHLA's Health Law Daily Podcast Is Here! AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this new podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.

Dive into price transparency with Danny Moore and Greg Mottet, founder of Vairate. In this episode, they discuss a study exploring inpatient maternity rates in Washington, as well as the use of price transparency in payer-provider negotiations and its impact on consumers, payers, providers, and employers.

In this episode, we unpack Airbnb's global rollout of total price display and what it means for short-term rental managers, plus explore how hotels are embracing — and struggling with — AI adoption. From pricing strategy to data cleanup, we dive into the trends reshaping hospitality in 2025.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

Health plans are under mounting pressure to comply with federal price transparency regulations. But compliance isn't easy due to vast and complex data sets. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Heather Cox, president of Insights and Empowerment at Zelis, breaks down the top challenges health plans are facing and offers insightful strategies for achieving compliance. Cox also explores how transparency requirements can be more than a regulatory requirement, but a catalyst to improve member engagement and experience.

As healthcare regulations continue to evolve, organizations must stay ahead of complex compliance requirements to remain competitive and protect patients. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Ann Phillips, Senior Director of Regulatory and Standards at PurpleLab, unpacks the current landscape of price transparency rules –including updates to the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage rule – and what they mean for providers, payers and patients alike. She dives into the latest regulatory guidance, enforcement challenges and how technology and industry collaboration can bridge data gaps and support compliance. Listen to learn how your organization can navigate shifting regulations and leverage data to support compliance, inform strategy and improve decision-making.

Is your medical practice reaping the rewards it deserves? Listen in as Iván Watanabe hosts Mitch Spolan, founder of Payorology, to explore the intriguing intersection of healthcare and economics. Mitch shares his fascinating career journey from architecture to the Internet, and finally to entrepreneurship—where Payorology was born. Learn how this innovative approach can have a … Read More Read More

Legislative attempts to compel price transparency from health care providers ignores an important factor: Price transparency emerges naturally from well-functioning markets. Michael Cannon explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emily Porter, VP of External Affairs at Sidecar Health, discusses the latest executive order on price transparency, its impact on insurers and hospitals, and how Sidecar Health is using transparent pricing to empower consumers.

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Laura Dyrda joins Scott Becker to discuss key healthcare trends, including the latest executive order on price transparency, potential Medicaid cuts, and rising patient volumes in hospitals across the U.S.

March 6, 2025: Sarah Richardson and Kate Gamble discuss Ohio becoming the first state to mandate hospital price transparency. The hosts explore the technical challenges CIOs face in implementing these requirements, potential impacts on hospital-insurer negotiations, and implications for healthcare competition as similar legislation is being considered in Hawaii, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM.Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Podcast for 4 Years: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/medical_billing_and_coding_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal's 14th Season starts up and Episode 10 features a Newsworthy update on Hospital Price Transparency for 2025.Sonal's Trusty Tip and compliance recommendations focus on new HCPCS code G2076 (and my bonus G2077!).Spark inspires us all to reflect on change based on the inspirational words of John F. Kennedy.Thanks to HCPro®:Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hcpro.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Promo Code Sonal15 at checkout for Certified Coder Bootcamp - Original at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hcmarketplace.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paint The Medical Picture Podcast now on:Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcJAHHrqNLo9UmKtqRP3X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast/id153044217⁠7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bc6146d7-3d30-4b73-ae7f-d77d6046fe6a/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Paint The Medical Picture Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNUxmYdIU_U8I5hP91Kk7A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Sonal on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonapate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And checkout the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paintthemedicalpicturepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to be a sponsor of the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast series, please contact Sonal directly for pricing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PaintTheMedicalPicturePodcast@gmail.com

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.11 E.10 Many people find the American health care system to be confusing, especially due to lack of price transparency. In this episode, I discuss some important steps that the Trump administration is taking to ensure price transparency in health care.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

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In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, we dive into an increasingly crucial topic in healthcare: price transparency and its ever-growing impact on the industry. Kevin Chmura, CEO at Panacea Healthcare Solutions, joins us to share expert insights on strategic pricing and compliance, emphasizing the transformative benefits for healthcare providers. Learn how to proactively engage with CMS regulations and set your organization apart as an ethical leader in the realm of price transparency.

Grace Walsh speaks with Kevin Chmura, CEO at Panacea Healthcare Solutions, to explore an extremely timely topic: price transparency and its far-reaching impact on how healthcare providers interact with consumers, with each other, and with the market at large. Tune in as Kevin shares some important insights about how price transparency has opened the door to a whole new world of data analysis and strategic business strategies for healthcare providers, and covers what we might expect to see for the future of price transparency. We'll also include some key resources for listeners hoping to boost their knowledge of CMS price transparency regulations and learn how they can leverage price transparency data to empower their own strategic initiatives.

Price transparency in healthcare is essential for providing patients with clear, upfront costs of medical services, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.In this episode of  Straight Out of Health IT,  Dr. Jonathan Kaplan,  founder and CEO of BuildMyHealth, explains how their new platform DrWell addresses this challenge by offering real-time cash-pay price transparency, connecting patients directly with providers to ensure both affordability and continuity of care. Historically, healthcare pricing has become complex due to advancements in technology, third-party insurance involvement, and evolving payment models. Therefore, patients often face hidden costs, such as copays and deductibles, leading to unexpected financial burdens.In this conversation, Dr. Kaplan highlights that cash-pay options can often be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, especially for non-emergency services like outpatient procedures and medications. Increased price transparency drives competition among providers, ultimately reducing costs for patients while encouraging them to explore cash-pay options. For providers, adopting transparent pricing models and embracing cash-pay services can ensure financial sustainability and independence, particularly as insurance reimbursements continue to decline. Dr. Kaplan believes that moving forward, the healthcare system is expected to shift toward a market-driven model where insurance primarily covers catastrophic events, while patients pay out of pocket for more routine services. Consumers are advised to check prices ahead of time, explore cash-pay rates, and avoid defaulting to insurance when it isn't cost-effective. Providers are encouraged to treat patients transparently, offering clear cost estimates and embracing models prioritizing affordability, trust, and improved care outcomes.Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on how price transparency in healthcare can save you money, empower your choices, and transform the way you approach medical care! 

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Leslie Erdelack back to the program to discuss the latest hospital price transparency requirements that began in 2025, how many hospitals are actually following these regulations, and what effect noncompliance has on consumers' access to health care.Check out a recently released Health Policy brief from Derek Griffith and Andrew Twinamatsiko exploring the laws and policies prohibiting the discussion of what the Trump administration labeled “divisive concepts” and their impact on health equity. And we recently unveiled a refresh to our Health Affairs Insider program. Learn more about the recent changes and how to become an Insider today!Watch our Virtual Briefing on Uses of Health Care Price Transparency Data: Status, Innovations, & OpportunitiesRelated Articles:Many hospitals still aren't complying with price transparency rule: OIG (Healthcare Dive)HHS: Nearly half of hospitals aren't following CMS price transparency rule (Healthcare Brew)Latest updates to hospital price transparency rules aim to make the data more useful (Stat News)

The Healthcare Revolution: Challenges and Innovations with Dutch RojasIn this episode, George hosts Dutch Rojas, a Senior Vice President of Direct Healthcare at Naomi Health, to discuss the transformative landscape of healthcare. Dutch shares his journey from an accounting student to a healthcare innovator advocating for private physicians and transparency. They delve into healthcare issues, such as market concentration, regulatory challenges, and unfair pricing structures. Dutch emphasizes the importance of competition and the role of physicians in improving the healthcare system. They also explore innovative models like physician-led practices and Direct Primary Care (DPC) to enhance care and reduce costs. The conversation touches on policy implications, the influence of large health systems, and potential solutions through collaboration and market-led changes. Dutch suggests building coalitions of independent physicians to negotiate better contracts and reduce expenses, ultimately aiming for a fairer and more efficient healthcare system.00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene00:10 Introducing Dutch Rojas01:07 Dutch Rojas' Journey into Healthcare03:44 Challenges in the Healthcare System05:33 Market Concentration and Regulation Issues17:53 The Role of PBMs and Insurance Companies27:54 Forming Coalitions for Independent Physicians31:30 Unite the Physicians: Overcoming Legal Barriers32:06 Innovative Organizational Structures in Healthcare32:53 Ownership and Revenue Generation for Doctors33:30 Understanding Payroll and Insurance Integration33:57 Explaining Key Acronyms: PEO, GPO, and MSO35:06 Legal Challenges and Costs in Healthcare36:01 Introducing Physicians Capital36:07 Negotiation Strategies with Healthcare Providers36:36 Flexibility in Healthcare Contracts38:01 Addressing Healthcare System Problems38:58 Competing Against Academic Health Systems39:52 Challenges in Primary Care and Solutions41:27 The Role of Innovation in Healthcare42:47 The Importance of Relationships in Medicine56:41 Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Its Impact01:00:49 The Need for Price Transparency in Healthcare01:02:58 Concluding Thoughts and Future DiscussionsSupport the show

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 10 edition of Georgia Today: A new report shows some Georgia hospitals aren't posting their prices as required by law; new legislation aims to ease the veterinarian shortage; and the Athens Rock Lobsters face another delay of their home opener.

Since January 2021, hospitals and health systems have been required to post the prices of standard charges publicly. The goal of the Hospital Price Transparency Rule has been to increase competition and bring down the cost of healthcare for consumers. Since the regulation went into effect three years ago, researchers at Turquoise Health wanted to see if the market had responded. Carol Skenes, Interim Vice President of Product at Turquoise, joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to talk about what their researchers found after reviewing industry-wide data. You can find the white paper discussed on today's episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report finds that few Montana hospitals are complying with a federal rule to publicly post prices for common procedures.

Feeling overwhelmed about putting your pricing on your website? In this episode, I share why price transparency is no longer optional in today's market. Learn how showcasing your value upfront builds trust, qualifies leads, and boosts sales—all while saving you time and frustration.========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://brandeegaar.com/price-transparency-wedding-business/=========================JOIN THE WEDDING PRO CEO ACCELERATOR!!!Transform From Overwhelmed Business Owner to Confident CEO:https://www.brandeegaar.com/accelerator=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!SUPPORT THE PODCAST! LEAVE A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swdHave a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmz=========================Black Friday Deal: Join Wedding Pro CEO during the month of November and get six additional months of working with us absolutely free! Support the show

Learn about the challenges that hospitals face in keeping up with CMS's evolving price transparency regulations with Alex Muckenthaler. Brought to you by www.infinx.com. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Learn about the challenges that hospitals face in keeping up with CMS's evolving price transparency regulations with Alex Muckenthaler. 

Erica Stocker joins Maddie News to discuss the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on hospital price transparency and how it could spur congressional action.

On today's episode, Ashley sits down with with Keith Somers.  CRO at HealthCorum.  Keith is an entrepreneur with a finance background who co-founded HealthCorum after a series of frustrating experiences navigating the healthcare system as a patient and caregiver. As CRO at HealthCorum, he leads the sales/marketing team on all market interactions while maintaining responsibility for company operations. HealthCorum is a company that provides data analytics and insights focused on the healthcare industry. They specialize in analyzing data on healthcare providers, such as hospitals and physicians, to assess their quality, efficiency, and overall value in comparison to other similar providers. HealthCorum's platform and underlying data helps healthcare organizations, insurers, and employers identify high-performing providers, reduce costs, and improve the quality of care.

How can price transparency reshape the way we approach healthcare, especially in the realm of medical weight loss? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stevens is joined by Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, the CEO and Founder of BuildMyHealth. Seeking to revolutionize patient care by giving consumers a clear understanding of costs before committing to treatments, Dr. Kaplan explains how he built a platform to champion price transparency, and empower patients to make better decisions and ultimately improve their overall healthcare experience.The conversation also shifts to the growing need for effective weight management solutions. As Dr. Kaplan highlights, weight loss is becoming a central focus in medicine, and offering patients both clarity in pricing and access to the latest treatments is crucial. In this episode, you'll hear about weight management in the context of aesthetic medicine and how it aligns with the broader healthcare landscape. With a fascinating look into the background and history of GLP-1 agonists dating all the way back to 2005, and a deep dive into the intricacies of compounding pharmacies, join Dr. Stevens and Dr. Kaplan for an enlightening discussion that showcases how price transparency, technology, and innovation are transforming the future of medical weight loss.» Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-of-beauty/id1510898426» Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0hEIiwccpZUUHuMhlyCOAm» Recent episodes | https://www.influxmarketing.com/technology-of-beauty/» Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thetechnologyofbeauty/» LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-technology-of-beauty/The Technology of Beauty is produced by Influx Marketing, The Digital Agency for Aesthetic Practices. https://www.influxmarketing.com/Want more aesthetic insights? Subscribe to Next Level Practices, the show where we discuss the ever-changing world of digital marketing and patient acquisition and bring you the latest ideas, strategies, and tactics to help you take your practice to the next level. https://www.influxmarketing.com/next-level-practices/

Sept. 13, 2024 - Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, is prescribing more transparency at the pharmacy, as he pushes a bill intended to expose the true cost drivers of medications.

Creating an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with transparent, affordable pricing is possible and can go a long way in protecting our patients' health, pockets, and futures. Dr. Keith Smith, founder of Oklahoma Surgery Center and the Free Market Medical Association, joins us to explain how to do it. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Smith shares his journey of creating transparent and affordable healthcare pricing, the challenges faced due to government regulations and insurance companies, and the rapid growth of self-funded companies seeking value in medical services. He highlights the importance of simple, honest pricing and the impact of the Free Market Medical Association in connecting buyers and sellers. Dr. Smith also discusses the expansion of his model beyond Oklahoma and into new surgical centers, emphasizing the need for price transparency in healthcare. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 05:06 - Challenges & Growth 14:18 - Self-Funding & Price Transparency 16:47 - Free Market Medical Association 21:44 - Government & Price Transparency 26:19 - Expansion & Future Plans --- RESOURCES Oklahoma Surgery Center: https://surgerycenterok.com/ Free Market Medical Association: https://fmma.org/

The Surgery Center of Oklahoma opened in 1997 with one key goal: make all medical fees predictable, transparent, and complete - no surprises.  Dr. Keith Smith, co-founder of the Surgery Center, joins us to talk about his free market approach to medical service delivery, and how physicians across the country can apply his model to their practice.

The push for hospital price transparency is catching on amid rising health care costs.

Previously on First Talk Compliance, we spoke with Kevin Chmura, CEO of Panacea Healthcare Solutions, about how the advent of price transparency has caused the business of healthcare to evolve and opened up fresh possibilities for healthcare providers to gain a competitive advantage. In this episode, we continue that conversation by inviting on two additional experts from Panacea—Govind Goyal, President of Financial Services, and Henry Gutierrez, Senior Vice President, Financial Consulting Services—to dive deeper into the recent changes to price transparency requirements and expand upon the many ways healthcare providers can adapt to succeed in this new consumer-driven arena. From navigating compliance regulations to leveraging data for a competitive advantage, tune into Part 2 of “The Sky's the Limit – How Price Transparency Can Empower Healthcare Providers” to gain insight into the evolving landscape of price transparency and what lies ahead.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special J.T. Stranix, MD, discuss the following articles from the May 2024 issue: “Free Flap Reconstruction in the Era of Commercial Price Transparency: What Are We Paying For?” Rochlin, Rizk, Mehrara et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/FreeFlapPrice Special guest, Dr. J.T. Stranix, MD, completed his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine followed by plastic surgery residency at NYU and reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He started his career at the University of Virginia, where his clinical interests focus on breast reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, and gender affirmation surgery.  READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCMay24Collection

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A pair of bills pending in the Legislature would require transparent, upfront pricing that includes add-on service fees for everything from concert tickets to hotel rooms and restaurant bills. Both proposals passed the House Thursday. And 2024 is on pace to be the deadliest year on Minnesota roads in some time — from Jan. 1 through April 10, traffic fatalities were up 61 percent compared to a year ago.

With tuition costs soaring, how can students make informed decisions about their education? In this episode, Mark Salisbury discusses the lack of price transparency in college tuition and the impact it has on students and families. He shares insights into the pricing strategies of colleges and universities, the distribution of sticker prices, and the misconceptions surrounding the value of brand name colleges. Mark also highlights the importance of understanding the cost of attendance and the ancillary costs associated with college education. He introduces TuitionFit.org, a platform that provides transparency in college pricing and helps students make informed decisions about their education. Key points discussed:- Colleges and universities often lack price transparency, making it difficult for students and families to know the actual cost of attendance.- The sticker price of college is often not what students actually pay, as colleges offer discounts and financial aid packages.- The perception that brand name colleges offer a better education is not always supported by data, and students can receive a quality education at various price points.- The cost of attendance includes not only tuition and fees but also indirect costs such as textbooks, room and board, and other expenses.- Tuitionfit.org is a platform that allows students to share their financial aid award letters anonymously, providing transparency in college pricing and helping students make informed decisions. Timestamps:- 00:00 Introduction to College Tuition and Price Transparency- 03:21 The Absence of Price Transparency in College Pricing- 08:02 The Challenges of Building TuitionFit- 10:25 The Impact of Information Asymmetry in College Pricing- 13:19 The Myth of Sticker Price and Prestigious Institutions- 21:24 Insights on College Pricing and Perception- 25:19 The Ancillary Costs of College Attendance- 28:41 The Need for Transparency and Education Reform- 36:49 The Shift in College Decision-Making and TuitionFit.org Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND Connect with us on social media!- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn- Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB- Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG- Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW- TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree. Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.