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Broken HealthcareBurned Out, Broken, and Fed Up - A Doctor Exposes What’s Wrong | Broken Healthcare Podcast #83The U.S. healthcare system is broken — and doctors are burning out just as fast as patients.In this powerful in-studio episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, host Ray Kober sits down with Dr. Dana Mincer, a board-certified osteopathic physician and Direct Primary Care (DPC) doctor, to expose what’s really happening behind the scenes of American healthcare.Dr. Mincer shares her raw, unfiltered journey — from medical training and provider burnout to mental health struggles, patient advocacy, and ultimately walking away from the insurance-driven system to build a direct primary care practice centered on tim...
2025-12-231h 46
Broken HealthcareFrom Basketball to Medicine: Inside Direct Primary Care | Broken Healthcare Podcast #82America doesn’t have a healthcare system — it has a sick care system.In this powerful episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, host Ray Kober sits down with Dr. Kyle Rickner, a pioneer of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement and co-founder of Primary Health Partners, to expose why U.S. healthcare is failing patients and doctors — and what it will take to fix it.Dr. Rickner shares his journey from being an employed physician inside a hospital system to breaking free and helping build a multi-state Direct Primary Care network that puts doctor...
2025-12-171h 21
Broken HealthcareWhy is Healthcare Broken? How to Beat Healthcare Waste & Abuse | Broken Healthcare Podcast #81On this episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Karen Van Caulil, President & CEO of the Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value — one of the nation’s most respected employer coalitions driving real healthcare reform.Karen shares insider-level insights from 14+ years of working with public and private employers to reduce costs, improve quality, and fight back against the entrenched interests that keep U.S. healthcare expensive, confusing, and opaque.What We Cover in This Episode:- Why U.S. healthcare remains broken — and what employers can realistically do about it...
2025-12-101h 28
Broken HealthcareFrom NFL Cheerleader to the ER: Vaccines, Informed Consent & FDA | Broken Healthcare Podcast #80Tiffany Ryder walked into the studio like she walks through life — calm, confident, and not here for anybody’s nonsense. A former NFL cheerleader turned physician assistant, Tiffany has seen the best and worst of America’s healthcare system, and this episode hits on everything people wish they could ask their doctors but never do.Tiffany grew up in rural Louisiana with almost no access to care. Later she found herself working with wounded veterans at Walter Reed, studying medicine in Germany, and eventually serving on the front lines of emergency medicine — right through COVID.In...
2025-11-252h 16
Broken HealthcareWall Street Truths & Healthcare Lies: Fixing a Broken System | Broken Healthcare Podcast #79What does Wall Street have in common with America’s broken healthcare system?In this powerful in-studio conversation, host Ray Kober sits down with Barbara Delaney, a trailblazing financial leader who’s been shaping the retirement and fiduciary landscape since 1981.Barbara shares her incredible journey—from being the only woman in her Wall Street training class at EF Hutton, to transforming the retirement industry, to exposing the hidden parallels between finance and healthcare.They dive deep into:The fiduciary crisis in both finance and healthcareHow ERISA laws tie Wall Street...
2025-11-141h 42
Broken HealthcareFrom the dojo to the battlefield to the operating room: a true hero | Broken Healthcare Pocast #78From the dojo to the battlefield to the operating room — this is the story of a real-life warrior healer.In this episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Dr. Demetrio Aguila — a plastic and nerve surgeon, U.S. Air Force veteran, and lifelong martial artist on a mission to fix America’s broken healthcare system.🥋 Martial Arts. He earned his first black belt at 13, mastered Aikido, and became a 4th-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. The discipline, focus, and humility he learned on the mat shaped the surgeon he became.
2025-11-102h 53
Broken HealthcareThey’re Fixing Skin Cancer with a Smartphone: CheckMySpot | Broken Healthcare Podcast #77This dermatologist just changed cancer detection forever.In this powerful episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down in studio with husband-and-wife innovators Dr. Mike and Elizabeth Webb, the creators of CheckMySpot — a revolutionary app that lets anyone screen potential skin cancers from their phone.Dr. Webb, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, shares his 30-year journey in medicine, from tackling advanced skin cancer cases to developing a simple, life-saving technology. Elizabeth reveals how a small-town problem inspired a nationwide solution — helping people get faster access to care when it matters most.
2025-10-301h 30
Broken HealthcarePart 3 - Owning the solution: The truth they don’t want you to hear | Broken Healthcare Podcast #75Part 3 of 3 - Woody WatersThis is the final chapter — an unfiltered, eye-opening conversation with Woody Waters, co-founder of Reference-Based Pricing and Imagine360In this finale, Woody and Ray pull no punches. They uncover why real healthcare reform will never come from Washington — and why business leaders must take control of their plans, their costs, and their people’s wellbeing.Woody reveals why Imagine360 had to bring every solution under one roof — handling balance bills, claims, and member advocacy in-house to deliver the service excellence employers and employees deserve. You can’t re...
2025-10-2245 min
Broken HealthcareRFK Jr. ABUSED in MAHA Hearing: Senate MELTDOWN | Broken Healthcare Podcast #71America spends $5 TRILLION on healthcare… and ranks DEAD LAST. Ask yourself WHY?!The Senate hearing on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda was a circus — and what happened to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proves just how broken our system is.I feel it’s my personal duty to bring you the facts the media won’t. In this video, I break it all down:- Why I stand with RFK Jr. after watching the abuse he took in this hearing- The shocking truth from CommonwealthFund.org — the U.S. s...
2025-10-2036 min
Broken HealthcarePart 2 - America’s Healthcare Is Rigged: Who’s Really Profiting | Broken Healthcare PodcastPart 2 of 3 – Woody WatersIn this powerful second installment of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober continues his deep, unfiltered conversation with Woody Waters, the co-founder of Reference-Based Pricing and a pioneer determined to expose what’s really happening inside America’s healthcare system.Woody pulls no punches as he reveals how corruption, greed, and broken incentives have turned healthcare into a profit machine — one that’s stacked against patients, families, and even well-intentioned brokers.In this episode:- The brutal truth about how big insurers, PBMs, and politicians keep costs...
2025-10-1536 min
Broken HealthcareHe Ran 10 Hospitals - Now He Says CEOs Hold the Key to Fixing Care | Broken Healthcare Podcast #76Former hospital CEO Darrell Moon ran ten hospitals before walking away — disillusioned by how America’s healthcare system rewards sickness instead of health. Today, he’s on a mission to help CEOs take control of the second-largest expense in business and lead the revolution to fix healthcare.In this powerful episode of The Broken Healthcare Podcast, host Ray Kober and Darrell unpack: 🏥 Why hospitals are incentivized to keep beds full — not people healthy. 💰 How misaligned incentives have CEOs unknowingly funding their own rising costs. 📊 Why Darrell believes CEOs — not HR, no...
2025-10-101h 18
Broken HealthcarePart 1 - The Origin of Reference-Based Pricing with Woody Waters | Broken Healthcare Podcast #75Ever wondered where Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) came from — or who helped create it? In this episode, host Ray Kober sits down with Woody Waters, one of the original founders of RBP and a true pioneer in bringing transparency and fairness to healthcare costs.Woody shares his 33-year journey through the insurance world — from his early days as a broker to co-founding the model that reshaped how employers manage healthcare spending. Learn how his work helped lay the foundation for what eventually became Imagine360 (👉 imagine360.com).💬 In this episode:The origin story of Reference...
2025-10-0741 min
Broken HealthcareEndocrinology Uncovered: Redefining Diabetes & Hormone Care | Broken Healthcare Podcast #74The U.S. healthcare system is failing millions of patients with diabetes and chronic disease. My guest, Dr. Arti Thangudu, an endocrinologist, disruptor, and patient advocate, saw it firsthand—and decided to do something radical.After leaving one of the largest endocrine clinics in the country, Dr. Thangudu launched her own direct care practice, Complete Medicine, proving that real outcomes—lower A1Cs, fewer hospitalizations, and better lives—are possible when doctors put patients first.In this powerful conversation, we cover:✅ Why traditional healthcare is broken for patients with chronic disease✅ H...
2025-09-301h 53
Broken HealthcareThe Truth About Drug Pricing: Thomas Johnson Exposes the 340B Program | Broken Healthcare Podcast #73The U.S. healthcare system is broken—and today, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood programs driving billions of dollars in drug pricing.In this episode of Broken Healthcare, Ray Kober sits down with Thomas Johnson—an attorney by trade and Executive Director of the Alliance to Save America’s 340B Program (ASAP 340B)—to uncover the truth about how the 340B drug pricing program, originally designed to help underserved communities, has ballooned into a $120+ billion system with little oversight.Thomas’s career is rooted in public policy and a...
2025-09-181h 03
Broken HealthcareMeditation, Blockchain & Fixing Sick Care | Broken Healthcare Podcast #72We’re live in Salt Lake City at Ascend 2025 with the incredible Naama O. Pozniak — entrepreneur, meditation guide, health insurance disruptor, and true believer that we can turn “sick care” into real healthcare.In this episode, Naama shares her journey from running an insurance agency to leading global meditation sessions, her chance encounter with Deepak Chopra, and why meditation is more than just a practice — it’s medicine for our broken healthcare system.We dive into: ✨ The power of yoga + meditation in transforming health ✨ How to bring mindfulness into corporate Americ...
2025-09-1253 min
Broken Healthcare5 Minute Guided Meditation with Naama O. Pozniak | Live at Ascend 2025Take a mindful pause with Naama O. Pozniak as she leads a powerful guided meditation — recorded live at Ascend 2025 in Salt Lake City.In just a few minutes, Naama helps us: ✨ Release stress + tension ✨ Reconnect with breath, body, and spirit ✨ Center ourselves with gratitude and compassionWhether you’re new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, this short session is the perfect reset for your day.#Meditation #GuidedMeditation #NaamaPozniak #Ascend2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-1005 min
Broken HealthcareFrom Law to Fixing Healthcare Costs: David Smith of eBen Benefits | Broken Healthcare Podcast #70In this in-studio episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, host Ray Kober sits down with David C Smith, Senior Vice President at eBen Benefits, for a powerful conversation on how employers can finally take control of their healthcare costs while improving care for employees.David’s path is unique: he went to law school and worked as an attorney before ultimately finding his calling in the benefits and insurance industry. That legal foundation gives him a sharp perspective on contracts, compliance, and the forces shaping healthcare costs — insights he now uses to help organizations save millions.
2025-09-041h 42
Broken HealthcareHealthcare Is Broken — Jessica Brooks-Woods on Equity, Costs & Real Change | Broken Healthcare Podcast #69In this powerful live episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, recorded at ASCEND 2025 in Salt Lake City, host Ray Kober sits down with Jessica Brooks-Woods, CEO of the Executive Leadership Council and former CEO of the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health, to discuss how employers can transform healthcare for their people.Jessica brings a unique perspective on the intersection of equity, business, and healthcare strategy. She shares why employers must go beyond “buying benefits” and start driving real change in cost, quality, and access.“Healthcare is broken, but employers have more power than t...
2025-08-291h 08
Broken HealthcareCut Healthcare Costs by 50%? TempoPay & PayMedix Show How | Broken Healthcare Podcast #68In this special episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, filmed live at ASCEND 2025 in Salt Lake City, host Ray Kober sits down with David Kinsey, Vice President of Partnerships & Sales for TempoPay and PayMedix, to discuss how his companies are helping employers and employees take control of rising healthcare costs.David shares powerful insights into the financial struggles employees face today:“60% of the U.S. population can’t afford a $1,000 out-of-pocket medical expense.”With TempoPay, employers can offer their workforce interest-free credit lines (from $500 to $5,000) for medical expenses, prescriptions, dental, vision...
2025-08-1813 min
Broken HealthcareBear Hunts, Barbells & Big Pharma Takedowns | Broken Healthcare Podcast #67🔥 Live from Ascend 2025 in Salt Lake City! Host Ray Kober sits down with Trace Voshell of GoGoMeds for a powerful conversation on fitness, discipline, pharmacy disruption, and why fixing healthcare starts with doing the uncomfortable work — in and out of the gym.Trace brings his background in college baseball, CrossFit, bowhunting, and pharmaceutical sales to shed light on how GoGoMeds is shaking up the industry with affordable generics, white-labeled pharmacy solutions for DPC clinics, and no-nonsense pricing for employers.🎙 In this episode:Why your primary care doctor might be your best pharmacy partnerT...
2025-08-0133 min
Broken HealthcareHe Built an Insurance Company to Beat the System – And It’s Saving Employers Millions | Broken Healthcare Podcast #66Is your company overpaying for healthcare? Discover how captive insurance is changing the game for employers in this episode of Broken Healthcare.Host Ray Kober sits down with Phil Holowka, founder of Complete Captive and MedTrans Ltd., and Rob Zwirn, CFO of Action Ambulance, to unpack the truth about employer healthcare spend—and how to take back control.💥 Key Takeaways:What exactly is a captive insurance model—and how it worksHow employers can turn a healthcare expense into a strategic assetWhy captive insurance isn’t for everyone (and who it is for)Real-worl...
2025-07-241h 10
Shake It Off with Mert & LucasHour 1: Scaly Statecraft: Florida Builds a Gator-Gated Gulag in the Everglades. Interviews with Kevin McCullough and Ray Kober.Episode 54 dives headfirst into “Alligator Alcatraz”—a controversial migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, mired in environmental, tribal, and human rights violations. Radio talk show host and media personality Kevin McCullough—known for his nationally syndicated program That Kevin Show —explores why fossil fuels are facing growing criticism, and introduces Oilfacts.com, a new educational platform aimed at challenging misconceptions about energy. And closing out the hour, we chat with Ray Kober, CEO of Benefixa and host of the Broken Healthcare podcast.Website for the podcast: https://www.nfllp.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat
2025-07-2154 min
Broken HealthcareBehind the Curtain: Shawn Gremminger on Who Really Controls American Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #65In this eye-opening episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Shawn Gremminger, President & CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, to expose why healthcare feels out of control — and what employers can actually do about it.Shawn brings decades of insider knowledge from Capitol Hill, lobbying firms, and national coalitions to reveal how policy, politics, and industry forces shape the $5 trillion U.S. healthcare system — and why employers have far more power than they realize.🔎 In this episode:The truth about lobbyists, money in politics, and how healthc...
2025-07-151h 23
Broken HealthcareThe Healthcare System Is Rigged — Here's the Exit Plan | Broken Healthcare Podcast #64In this powerful episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Jeff Bak, CEO of Imagine360, to dismantle the myths around employer-sponsored healthcare and reveal how reference-based pricing (RBP) is slashing costs, improving care access, and offering a real alternative to bloated PPO plans.🚨 If you're an employer, broker, CFO, or HR leader sick of runaway healthcare costs — this is the episode you can't afford to miss.🔍 Topics We Cover:How Imagine360 evolved from ELAP Services to a full-scale alternative health planWhat reference-based pricing really is — and why it’s not “voodoo”...
2025-07-081h 26
Broken HealthcareHow This Texas City Saved $8 Million and Fixed Healthcare for Employees | Broken Healthcare Podcast #63What if your city could save millions AND give employees better healthcare?In this eye-opening episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Jolee Perez, Director of Employee Benefits for the City of McAllen, Texas. She shares how her team broke away from the broken system, embraced Direct Primary Care, and revolutionized healthcare for over 3,000 lives—saving the city $8 million in just two years.👉 Discover how a dysfunctional system was transformed with common sense, courage, and care.🔥 Topics Covered:The brutal reality of rising healthcare costsHow...
2025-06-2455 min
Broken HealthcareHR Gone Rogue: Burnout, Broken Systems & Whatever the Hell You Want! | Broken Healthcare Podcast #62What happens when two badass HR rebels crash the Broken Healthcare podcast? A hilarious, brutally honest takedown of burnout, broken systems, and the BS that’s choking workplace sanity.Join host Ray Kober as he welcomes Keri Ohlrich, PhD, and Kelly Guenther, co-authors of “Whatever the Hell You Want”, for an unfiltered convo on:🔥 The real reason HR gets a bad rap (spoiler: it's not just The Office)📉 How broken benefits and health plans sabotage your people and your bottom line🧠 Psychology, purpose & giving the middle finger to outdated expectations
2025-06-1752 min
Wellness Radio with Dr. JHealthcare is NOT what you think it is with Dr. Jeanette and Ray KoberDr. Jeanette Gallagher welcomes Ray Kober, a healthcare consultant and podcast host of Broken Healthcare Podcast, to dig up the real truth that is being held back from the players.What is the question you are asking and what is the answer you are seeking is what a patient should be asking. Note: the bottom line again is running from fear of a life-ending situation and survival at all costs.Dr. Jeanette believes the value of the human and the experience of life is not where we are today. Judgement and tier systems...
2025-06-1149 min
Broken HealthcareThe $4,000 MRI Scam: Why Healthcare Pricing Is Broken | Broken Healthcare Podcast #61In this eye-opening episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Shay Forbes, Head of Employer Solutions at Turquoise Health, to expose the shocking truth about healthcare pricing.💥 Shay shares how the same MRI can cost $4,000 at a hospital—or just $450 across the street. Together, they dig into the hidden world of machine-readable files, price transparency laws, and how employers can take control of skyrocketing healthcare costs.👉 You’ll learn:- What the Hospital Price Transparency Act means for you- How “machine-readable files” are changing the game
2025-06-1044 min
Broken HealthcareYou Won't Believe How Broken It Is — And How He's Fixing It | Broken Healthcare Podcast #60In this powerful episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with healthcare transformation leader Keith Pinter, CEO of AristaMD, to expose the truth about America's healthcare crisis — and reveal the revolutionary solutions that are already changing the game.From jaw-dropping stories of medical inefficiency and outrageously long wait times to innovative tech that empowers primary care doctors and slashes unnecessary specialist visits, this conversation pulls no punches. 🚑Keith shares hard truths, personal stories, and real-world examples of how AristaMD is eliminating waste, improving outcomes, and restoring trust in a system that's been...
2025-06-021h 13
Broken HealthcareOlympian to Surgeon: Dr. Mary O’Connor Exposes the Flaws in US Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #59In this powerhouse episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Dr. Mary O’Connor — a former Olympic-level rower, nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, and trailblazer for healthcare equity. From her protest days at Yale that reshaped Title IX enforcement to leading at Mayo Clinic and reforming care delivery at Vori Health, Dr. O'Connor's journey is anything but ordinary.We dive deep into:The emotional toll of missing the 1980 OlympicsHer historic Title IX protest that made national headlinesThe realities of being a female pioneer in orthopedic surgeryWhy our healthcare payment system is fundamentally brokenHow equi...
2025-05-291h 33
Broken HealthcareBreak the System: How to Win Big Without Losing Your Soul | Broken Healthcare Podcast #58📣 In this explosive episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with bestselling author and marketing strategist Steve Napolitan — a man who built a thriving business with clients like Apple and Intel… then walked away from the grind after life hit hard.💥 After being diagnosed with Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) — a rare neurological disorder that left him temporarily paralyzed — Steve was forced to confront the high cost of the hustle. His body shut down, but his mind woke up.This is the story of how one of the sharpest business minds in the game reclaime...
2025-05-272h 00
Broken HealthcareThe HR Balancing Act: Healthcare, High Stakes & Hard Truths | Broken Healthcare Podcast #57How do you provide quality healthcare to thousands of employees—many of them hourly, spread across multiple states—with costs rising and transparency shrinking?In this eye-opening episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with seasoned HR leader Amanda White, who pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to manage benefits for a workforce where affordability isn’t a perk—it’s survival.🎧 What you'll hear:The impossible decisions HR must make between cost and care.The truth about GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic—and why they’re exploding your plan.How "fr...
2025-05-231h 06
Broken HealthcarePatients Over Profits: Inside the Fight to Fix America’s Broken Pharmacy System | Broken Healthcare Podcast #56In this episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Mike Stancil, a reform-minded healthcare executive and former CEO of the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health. Now at the forefront of ethical PBM transformation with AffirmedRx, Mike unpacks the dysfunction of the U.S. pharmacy benefit system — from opaque rebate schemes to profit-driven care decisions — and lays out a bold new model that puts people before profit. 💊 What does a Public Benefit Corporation PBM look like? 💥 Why are legacy PBMs compared to car salesmen with rigged pricing? 💡 How can employers and patients...
2025-05-211h 27
Broken HealthcareFrom Chaos to Clarity: How ICHRAs Are Rewriting the Insurance Playbook | Broken Healthcare Podcast #55In this episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Carey and Batya from The Big Plan to unpack one of the most disruptive ideas in employee healthcare benefits today — ICHRAs (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements).✅ What is an ICHRA and why should employers care?✅ Can it actually lower costs and offer better employee coverage?✅ Why more brokers and businesses are waking up to this game-changing strategy✅ And how a tech-powered platform (with a squirrel mascot!) is flipping traditional group benefits on its headFrom insurance...
2025-05-151h 04
Broken HealthcareAddiction, Inequality & Broken Systems: A Candid Look at U.S. Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #54From a small town in South Carolina to leading healthcare efforts in Abu Dhabi, Zack Cooper’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this powerful episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Zack — a nurse, global health advocate, and executive director of an addiction treatment organization — to explore the deeper issues behind America’s broken healthcare system.🎙️ What you'll learn:Why the U.S. system is failing both patients and providersHow international healthcare models highlight what we’re getting wrongThe human side of addiction — and how treatment should really workWhat meaningf...
2025-05-1259 min
Broken HealthcareHe Sues Big Pharma Middlemen; Attorney Exposes PBM Corruption | Broken Healthcare Podcast #53In this explosive episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Dae Lee—a PharmD, attorney, and certified pharmacy benefit specialist—who is on the front lines of one of healthcare’s biggest battles: taking on the 3 powerful PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) that control 80% of U.S. prescription drug claims.💣 What you'll learn:- How PBMs manipulate drug pricing and hurt patients- Why employers are at legal risk under the Consolidated Appropriations Act- How Dae Lee helps pharmacies and plan sponsors fight back in court- Re...
2025-05-0957 min
Broken HealthcareExposing the Healthcare Lie: Dan LaBroad’s Fight for Medical Freedom | Broken Healthcare Podcast #52What happens when the system meant to protect your health becomes the very thing that threatens it? In this explosive episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Dan LaBroad—activist and outspoken advocate for medical freedom.Dan shares his firsthand experience battling a healthcare system plagued by bureaucracy, political interference, and corporate greed. From confronting insurance nightmares to standing up against government mandates, Dan’s journey is a powerful call to action for anyone who’s ever felt powerless in the face of “healthcare.”👉 We cover:The truth about medical manda...
2025-05-0752 min
Broken HealthcareExposing the PBM Scam: Why Employers Are Losing Millions | Broken Healthcare Podcast #51In this explosive episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Joe Shields, Executive Director of Transparency-Rx, to reveal the truth about pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—and why most employers are unknowingly bleeding money in a rigged system.From hidden fees and offshore rebate schemes to broken fiduciary responsibilities and regulatory wake-up calls, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how the “healthcare” system works against the very people it's supposed to serve.🎯 Topics include:The PBM rebate racket: who’s getting rich and who’s paying the priceHow “fully insured” and “s...
2025-05-051h 13
Broken HealthcareExposing the Cancer Care Crisis: How Employers Are Being Bled Dry | Broken Healthcare Podcast #50In this powerful episode of the Broken Healthcare podcast, host Ray Kober sits down with Robert Baird, President of the National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA), to uncover the hidden truths about cancer care in America. Discover how self-funded employers are unknowingly overspending by millions—and what you can do to take back control.We cover:The shocking cost disparities in cancer treatmentHow to spot and fix hidden waste, abuse, and markup in your healthcare planWhy independent oncology practices offer better care at a lower costThe future of precision medicine and gene therapiesActionable strategies for employers to...
2025-05-0256 min
Broken HealthcareHR Hero Saves $1M and Employee Lives—The Bold Healthcare Strategy That Changed Everything | Broken Healthcare Podcast #49What happens when an HR leader says “enough” to the broken U.S. healthcare system? Stephanie Koch, VP of HR at Hendry Marine Industries, shares her extraordinary journey from corporate gatekeeper to pioneering healthcare reformer.In this compelling episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober dives deep with Stephanie to uncover how she saved lives, slashed costs, and transformed employee benefits—without sacrificing care. From navigating reference-based pricing to launching an on-site clinic that detected stage 4 cancer in time to save a life, this is a masterclass in courageous, data-driven leadership.👉 Whether you're in HR, a...
2025-04-301h 03
The Voice of Reason with Andy HooserSenator Roger Marshall/Ray Kober: Trump's First 100 Days, Tariffs, and Healthcare DisastersHappy first 100 days of the Trump administration!
Guest US Senator Roger Marshall, Kansas, joins to discuss ongoing trade deals, tariffs negotiations, US product exports, and more. Discussion of ongoing reconciliation bill process.
Guest Ray Kober, host "Broken Healthcare" podcast, joins to discuss healthcare system failures. Discussion of corrupt insurance industry. Is it a complete scam? Discussion of reforming healthcare, where we rank in the world on health, and more.
2025-04-3036 min
Broken HealthcareBig Pharma, Bigger Profits: The Truth About Your Exploding Healthcare Costs | Broken Healthcare Podcast #48Is your healthcare plan quietly bleeding your business dry? In this eye-opening episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with industry veteran Anthony Masotto from Drexi to unpack the tangled web of pharmacy benefits, high-cost drugs, and the real reason your insurance premiums keep rising.👉 Discover:- Why your insurance carrier might not be working in your best interest- How self-funded plans can unlock massive savings (without cutting benefits)- The truth behind PBMs, rebates, and spread pricing- Why drugs like Humira and Stelara cos...
2025-04-281h 32
Broken HealthcareHow One Woman Took On the Healthcare System — And Won | Broken Healthcare Podcast #45What happens when a CPA with a passion for following the money is handed a failing $200M state health plan? She rewrites the rules.In this explosive episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Marilyn Bartlett, the woman who dared to fire the PBM, cut out the middlemen, and bring real transparency to Montana’s state employee health plan. From exposing hidden costs to negotiating directly with hospitals using reference-based pricing, Marilyn’s story is a masterclass in financial guts and healthcare disruption.💥 Learn how she turned a near-bankrupt health plan in...
2025-04-2848 min
Broken HealthcareJust a Taste: How Nurse Led Medical Management is Changing Healthcare for GoodIn this highlight from our latest episode, Ray Kober and healthcare expert Rosalie Faris dive into the power of nurse-led medical management in transforming the healthcare experience. From saving money on high-cost procedures to improving patient outcomes, discover how a new approach is reshaping the future of healthcare. Don't miss this insightful conversation on improving patient care and cutting costs!#Healthcare #MedicalManagement #NurseLeadership #CostSavingCare #PatientOutcomes #HealthcareInnovation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2409 min
Broken HealthcareThe Nurse in the Middle: Demystifying Medical Management with Rosalie Ferris | Broken Healthcare Podcast #47What happens when a nurse steps into the complex world of medical management and rewrites the rules of patient care? In this insightful and engaging episode, host Ray Kober sits down with the passionate and whip-smart Rosalie Faris, a seasoned nurse and healthcare pioneer who's been on the frontlines of both clinical care and health plan navigation.From her early days in the ER to founding medical management companies, Rosalie shares her incredible journey, hard truths about the opioid crisis, and how her team is flipping the script on traditional insurance models. Learn...
2025-04-2429 min
Broken HealthcareFrom Tricare to Truth Bombs: Dr. Ken Yale on the DC Healthcare Connection | Broken Healthcare Podcast #46Dr. Ken Yale has seen it all — from the inside of the White House to the top of Tricare, where he oversaw healthcare for nearly 10 million active military members and their families. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the tangled web between Washington politics and the healthcare industrial complex.We cover everything from FDA user fees and Big Pharma influence to the ethics of covering $2M drugs — and what happens when a former dental surgeon, attorney, and health plan CEO calls BS on a broken system.In this episode:What re...
2025-04-241h 18
Broken HealthcareJust a Taste: How One Woman Saved Montana $112 Million on Healthcare💣 From Collapse to Comeback: Meet Marilyn Bartlett, the CPA who turned a broken $200M state health plan into a national model — and didn’t blink when it meant rewriting the rules of the healthcare game.💥 The Big Moves:Fired the PBM and exposed the hidden middlemen 💼Brought reference-based pricing to the table 💵Negotiated directly with hospitals using Medicare rates 🏥Saved millions — without cutting a single employee benefit 📉✅👀 Why it Matters: This episode pulls back the curtain on healthcare pricing games and shows exactly how bold leadership and hard data can drive real change.🎯 For...
2025-04-1704 min
Broken HealthcareHow One Woman Took On the Healthcare System — And Won | Broken Healthcare Podcast #45What happens when a CPA with a passion for following the money is handed a failing $200M state health plan? She rewrites the rules.In this explosive episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Marilyn Bartlett, the woman who dared to fire the PBM, cut out the middlemen, and bring real transparency to Montana’s state employee health plan. From exposing hidden costs to negotiating directly with hospitals using reference-based pricing, Marilyn’s story is a masterclass in financial guts and healthcare disruption.💥 Learn how she turned a near-bankrupt health plan in...
2025-04-1648 min
Broken HealthcareFrom Holes in His Shoes to Healing Healthcare: The Adam Russo Story | Broken Healthcare Podcast #44In this gripping and wildly entertaining episode of Broken Healthcare, Ray Kober sits down with Adam V. Russo — a streetwise legal maverick who grew up in a Polish neighborhood in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and went on to co-found The Phia Group, a powerhouse in healthcare cost containment.Adam pulls no punches as he shares his journey from working-class roots, single-mom hustle, and duct-taped shoes… to building a multimillion-dollar company that’s disrupting the bloated U.S. healthcare system from the inside. You'll hear how a dream formed at age 12, a job that didn’t pay commission, and a homema...
2025-04-151h 44
Broken HealthcareFrom Cigna Exec to Whistleblower: The Dark Side of Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #43In this explosive episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, host Ray Kober sits down with former Cigna executive turned whistleblower, Wendell Potter. Wendell reveals the life-changing moment that opened his eyes to the harsh realities of America’s healthcare system—and why he walked away from a lucrative career to tell the truth.💥 What you’ll hear:•The heartbreaking scene that made Wendell leave Cigna•How insurance companies manipulate public opinion and policy•The shocking power of lobbyists and Wall Street in shaping healthcare•Why Medicare Advantage isn’t what it seems—and...
2025-03-311h 08
Broken HealthcareJust A Taste: David Jones on Rising from the Projects to ProsperityJust A Taste of an in-depth interview with David Jones, where he opens up about his early life, the challenges he overcame, and the mindset that carried him from the projects to prosperity.Want the full story? Watch the complete episode here ➡️ https://youtu.be/nkY7Q661Ojs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2607 min
Broken HealthcareFROM THE PROJECTS, TO PROSPERITY: Meet David Jones | Broken Healthcare Podcast #41In this powerful episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, Ray Kober sits down with David Jones, VP of Sales at Homestead Smart Health Plans, to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in public housing and battling addiction to becoming a county commissioner, a corporate executive, and a leader in the fight for affordable healthcare.David shares:✅ His early struggles and how he overcame them✅ The moment that changed his life forever✅ His perspective on America’s broken criminal justice system✅ Why healthcare isn’t actually broken—it’s rigged✅...
2025-03-232h 16
Broken HealthcareMASKS & VACCINES & BEARS...OH MY! | Broken Healthcare Podcast #42Meet Ray’s cousin, Charlie DiMaggio! 🎙️In this episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, Ray Kober sits down with Dr. Charles J. DiMaggio—a brilliant epidemiologist with a wild backstory, including time spent working in the ER of one of New York City’s busiest hospitals as a physician assistant. Charlie has seen it all—emergencies, pandemics, and more than his fair share of medical mayhem. But beyond that, he’s spent years deep in the data, studying public health, injury prevention, and the real-world impact of medicine on people’s lives.This isn’t your typica...
2025-03-071h 28
Broken HealthcareThe Dark Side of Healthcare: How Profit Drives Medical Decisions | Broken Healthcare Podcast #40Healthcare should be about people, not profit—but unfortunately, that’s not the system we have today. In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Dr. Michael Fine, a physician and author of On Medicine as Colonialism, to expose how corporate interests have hijacked healthcare. From hospitals exploiting public funds to private equity draining community resources, we break down the real cost of profit-driven healthcare—and what we can do about it.In this episode, you’ll learn:1. How corporate greed is draining healthcare dollars: Why public hospitals are being sold off for profit while patients...
2025-02-1152 min
Broken HealthcareStrategic Approaches to Employee Benefits with Mike Hill | Broken Healthcare Podcast #39What if your healthcare plan is costing you more than it should? In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Mike Hill to discuss why traditional health insurance models are failing employers and employees alike. We dive into the challenges businesses face in managing healthcare costs, the hidden inefficiencies in standard plans, and how strategic approaches can create better outcomes for companies and their teams.In this episode, you’ll learn:1. Why traditional health insurance is broken: Employers are stuck in a system designed to extract maximum revenue, not provide better care.2. The real co...
2025-02-0556 min
Broken HealthcareExposing Hidden Fees with Jamie Greenleaf | Broken Healthcare Podcast #38Are you overpaying for healthcare without realizing it? The reality is that most employers are blindly trusting third-party administrators, brokers, and carriers without questioning the hidden costs baked into their plans. But with new regulations under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), it's time for employers to take a proactive role in managing their healthcare plans like they do their 401(k)s.In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Jamie Greenleaf of Fiduciary in a Box to uncover how employers can cut costs, increase transparency, and meet their fiduciary responsibilities when it comes to healthcare...
2025-02-0256 min
Broken HealthcareDiscover the Hidden Costs of Healthcare with Julie Selesnick | Broken Healthcare Podcast #37Are you aware of the hidden inefficiencies and costs in your company’s healthcare plan? In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Julie Selesnick, an expert in ERISA law and healthcare compliance. Julie sheds light on how employers can better navigate healthcare regulations and make impactful decisions for their teams.We dive into key issues like the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), fiduciary responsibilities, and the pivotal role employers play in shaping the future of healthcare. Julie shares eye-opening insights into the mismanagement in the system and actionable steps employers can take to drive meaningful ch...
2025-01-301h 54
Broken HealthcareHow Direct Primary Care is Changing Lives with Garrison Bliss | Broken Healthcare Podcast #36Are healthcare plans doing more harm than good? In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I’m joined by Dr. Garrisson Bliss, a pioneer in direct primary care and a long-time advocate for better healthcare solutions. Dr. Bliss shares his insights on why our current insurance-driven system is broken and how employers can take proactive steps to deliver better care for their teams.We discuss why transparency, direct primary care, and putting patient needs first are key to fixing the system. Dr. Bliss breaks down practical ways employers can cut costs while offering meaningful benefits that truly support th...
2025-01-231h 25
Broken HealthcareHow Adam Russo is Reshaping Healthcare EconomicsAre your employees truly benefiting from the healthcare plans you offer? In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Adam Russo, CEO of The FIA Group, to dive into the vital topic of why employers must rethink and invest in smarter healthcare plans. Adam shares his journey, insights into cost containment, and strategies for improving healthcare outcomes while reducing expenses.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why investing in healthcare matters: Stronger benefits mean happier, healthier employees and a more productive team.How to control rising healthcare costs: Discover actionable strategies to reduce expenses wi...
2025-01-211h 37
Broken HealthcareAI's Role in Reducing Healthcare Costs with Sasha Gribov | Broken Healthcare Podcast #35How can AI make healthcare simpler and more effective? In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Sasha Gribov, co-founder of Milu Health, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we approach patient care. Sasha shares the vision behind Milu Health, a platform leveraging AI and electronic health records to improve healthcare accessibility, cost management, and patient outcomes.We discuss the hurdles of navigating today’s complex healthcare system and how technology can bridge gaps by providing real-time, actionable insights to both patients and providers. From streamlining processes to identifying cost-saving opportunities, Sasha explains ho...
2025-01-1634 min
Broken HealthcareThe Future of Direct Primary Care with Dr. Maryal Concepcion | Broken Healthcare Podcast #34This week on Broken Healthcare, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Maryal Concepcion, a passionate advocate for patient-centered healthcare and direct primary care (DPC). Dr. Maryal shared her personal journey through the challenges of working in traditional fee-for-service healthcare systems and how she transitioned to founding her own direct primary care practice.As a family medicine physician, Dr. Maryal’s mission is to bring personalized care back to the forefront, enabling meaningful patient-doctor relationships and promoting preventive care over reactive measures. Her story sheds light on the systemic issues plaguing healthcare and why the DPC mo...
2025-01-141h 06
Broken HealthcareTransforming Diabetes Care: Inside Diathrive’s Revolution in Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #33In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Tucker and David Flakus from Diathrive, a company disrupting the diabetes care landscape. If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by the costs, bureaucracy, and inefficiencies of managing chronic conditions like diabetes, this conversation is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn:1. Why diabetes rates are skyrocketing in the U.S. and the role our food supply plays in it.2. How Diathrive makes diabetes care more affordable and accessible for patients.3. The truth about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and why traditional testing still matters.4. Practical ways employ...
2025-01-101h 21
Broken HealthcareDr. Mike Havig on Precision, Efficiency, and Patient Centered Care | Broken Healthcare Podcast #32Tired of the same old healthcare runaround? You're not alone. You've probably been told to just "trust the system" and wait for the results, but let's be real, that's left you feeling frustrated and stuck. It's time to break free from the cycle of uncertainty and take control of your healthcare journey. Let's uncover the secrets to streamlining your healthcare transactions and unlocking substantial cost savings. It's time to rewrite the rules and put you back in the driver's seat of your own health.In this episode, you will be able to:1. Discover how direct pay healthcare...
2025-01-071h 05
Broken HealthcareCutting Costs with Healthcare Transparency | Broken Healthcare Podcast #31In today’s episode of Broken Healthcare, I’m joined by Rob Archibald, a tech innovator and healthcare advocate. Rob’s unique journey from working at Intel to creating revolutionary solutions for transparency in healthcare payments will inspire you to rethink how the system works.We dive deep into Rob’s experiences, from his time developing mission-critical software to addressing the inefficiencies and corruption in healthcare billing today. His work focuses on cutting administrative waste, improving transparency, and ensuring every dollar spent on healthcare delivers actual value.In this episode, you’ll learn:How administra...
2025-01-021h 07
Broken HealthcareBreaking Healthcare Barriers & Cost Savings with Gary Becker | Broken Healthcare Podcast #30Are employee benefits an expense or an opportunity? On this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Gary Becker, a pioneer in transforming how employers approach benefits. As the founder of ScriptSourcing, Gary brings a unique perspective on cutting healthcare costs while improving employee satisfaction and retention.We explore how innovative solutions like international medication sourcing, patient assistance programs, and hidden paycheck tools are reshaping benefits packages. Gary shares success stories and actionable strategies to help employers save millions while improving the lives of their employees.In this episode, you’ll learn:1. How innovative be...
2024-12-3134 min
Broken HealthcareThe Power of Telemedicine with Dr. Jonathan Wiesen | Broken Healthcare Podcast #29In today’s episode of Broken Healthcare, I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Wiesen, a critical care physician and the visionary founder of MediOrbis. Jonathan is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare through telemedicine, making quality care more accessible for people everywhere.Jonathan shares how MediOrbis is tackling some of healthcare’s biggest challenges, from chronic disease management to integrating scalable telemedicine solutions for diverse populations. With a global perspective shaped by his experiences in the U.S. and Israel, Jonathan breaks down what’s working, what’s not, and how we can do better.
2024-12-271h 34
Broken HealthcareHow Vitable Health Makes Healthcare Affordable with Steven Baek | Broken Healthcare Podcast #28In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Baek, a visionary leader who’s tackling one of the biggest challenges in healthcare today: access to primary care. Steven is the driving force behind Vitable Health, an innovative company making high-quality primary care affordable and accessible for everyone—even those who’ve traditionally been left out of the system.We dive into some eye-opening topics, including:How Vitable Health brings back the house call, blending virtual and in-person care for maximum impact.Why traditional healthcare models fall short and how Vitable bridges the gap with affordable memberships.The surp...
2024-12-2534 min
Broken HealthcareLeadership Under Pressure | Broken Healthcare Podcast #27What does it take to lead effectively under immense pressure? On this episode of Broken Healthcare, I’m joined by Rob McKinney, a seasoned CEO with incredible experience in navigating high-stakes challenges. Rob’s career has spanned aviation and beyond, with stories of resilience, adaptability, and leadership that truly inspire.Together, we dive into the mindset and strategies leaders need when the stakes are high, from managing team morale during crises to making tough, pivotal decisions. Rob shares his personal journey, including lessons learned while leading an airline and the principles that kept him grounded in the face...
2024-12-2049 min
Broken HealthcareTransforming Primary Care Through AI with Dr. Fernandopulle | Broken Healthcare Podcast #26Today, I sat down with Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle, a visionary who’s leading the charge to redesign our broken healthcare system from the ground up. His journey from a traditional medical career to founding revolutionary care models, and even shaping Amazon’s healthcare initiatives, is nothing short of inspiring.We covered a lot of ground in this episode, from broken systems to bold solutions, and I’m excited to share it all with you. Here are the top takeaways you don’t want to miss:Key Takeaways:1. Redefining Primary Care: Dr. Rushika explains how relationship-based care, no...
2024-12-1751 min
Broken HealthcareReimagining Healthcare Through Transparency with Steve Wiggins | Broken Healthcare Podcast #25In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Steve Wiggins, a pioneer in healthcare innovation. From his early days in caregiving to founding groundbreaking companies like Oxford Health Plans, Steve shares his remarkable journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way.Together, we dive into the realities of the U.S. healthcare system—what’s broken, what’s working, and where we go from here. Steve opens up about how personal experiences inspired his career in healthcare, the power of bundled payments, and the importance of giving patients dignity and autonomy. If you’re curious a...
2024-12-131h 43
Broken HealthcareThe Invisible Safety Net: Understanding Stop Loss with Vince Lewis | Broken Healthcare Podcast #24This week, I’m sitting down with Vince Lewis, an expert in the stop-loss insurance world. Vince dives deep into how stop-loss coverage works, its critical role in self-funded plans, and the common pitfalls to avoid.We’ll also explore the evolution of high-cost claims, the impact of gene therapy on insurance, and how businesses can better navigate their healthcare spending. Vince brings decades of experience to the table, and I promise this conversation will leave you with actionable insights and maybe even a little outrage.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What is stop...
2024-12-1055 min
Broken HealthcareBehind the Scalpel: Transforming Surgery Decisions with Dr. Prasad | Broken Healthcare Podcast #23In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Dr. Sanjay Prasad, a renowned surgeon and innovator in the healthcare industry. Dr. Prasad shares his incredible journey from performing intricate surgeries to founding SurgicQuality, a platform revolutionizing the way patients choose surgeons by emphasizing quality and transparency. We talk about his inspiration, the critical role of data, and how his platform empowers patients to make informed decisions about their care.In this episode, you will be able to:1. How Dr. Prasad’s personal and professional experiences shaped his vision for healthcare reform.2. Why the current re...
2024-12-0533 min
Broken HealthcareWhat Makes Data the Ultimate Power with Scott Fuqua | Broken Healthcare Podcast #22In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Scott Fuqua, a healthcare industry veteran from AMPS. Scott has been in the business for over 20 years, helping employers manage healthcare costs through claims reviews, pharmacy savings, and transparent solutions. He’s got a wealth of knowledge, and I’m thrilled to have him on the show.In this episode, you will learn:1. Why the current healthcare system is so expensive and how it’s designed to stay that way.2. The difference between being self-funded and fully insured—and why it matters.3. How employers can gain...
2024-12-041h 03
Broken HealthcareWhat's the Secret to Affordable Healthcare with Chris Calderone | Broken Healthcare Podcast #21In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I sit down with Chris Calderone, the Chief Revenue Officer at The Difference Card. Chris is an industry expert with years of experience helping companies tackle the rising costs of healthcare without sacrificing the benefits employees rely on. We talk about how The Difference Card works, the concept of a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP), and some innovative strategies employers can use to save money and improve employee satisfaction.In this episode, you will be able to:Learn how MERPs can help you save big while keeping benefits rich.Learn...
2024-11-2833 min
Broken HealthcareIs the Health Insurance System Failing Us with Daniel McCauley | Broken Healthcare Podcast #20In this episode of the Broken Healthcare Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel McCauley, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former tech-industry professional turned healthcare advisor. Daniel shares his inspiring journey from the military to tech and finally to helping organizations navigate the complexities of healthcare. With a passion for solving problems and making healthcare costs transparent and manageable, Daniel’s insights are a must-hear.In this episode you will be able to:Understand how Daniel transitioned from aerospace engineering in the military to sales and eventually healthcare advising.Discover the pivo...
2024-11-261h 13
Broken HealthcareBreaking the Status Quo in Healthcare with Nelson Griswold | Broken Healthcare Podcast #19Are you fed up with the high costs and inefficiencies of our healthcare system? In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I’m joined by Nelson Griswold, a pioneer in the anti-status quo movement, to explore the flaws in today’s healthcare model and actionable solutions to create real change.We dive into Nelson’s journey from political consulting to transforming employer-sponsored health plans, revealing the systemic issues that keep healthcare broken. You’ll hear eye-opening stories about misaligned incentives, unnecessary procedures, and the shocking risks of low-quality care. More importantly, we discuss how you can protect yourself, your fam...
2024-11-211h 38
Broken HealthcareHealthcare Revolution: Dr. Keith Smith's Path to Price Transparency | Broken Healthcare Podcast #18Are you ready to take control of your healthcare? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Keith Smith, co-founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma and a trailblazer in healthcare price transparency. We dive deep into his journey from working within the traditional healthcare system to becoming a driving force for change in the industry.Dr. Smith shares his incredible story of breaking away from a system he calls "financially broken" to create something revolutionary: a healthcare model rooted in transparency and free-market principles. We talk about what led him to post surgery prices...
2024-11-191h 24
Broken HealthcareChallenging America’s Broken Healthcare System with Dr. Jack Wolfson | Broken Healthcare Podcast #17In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I spoke with Dr. Jack Wolfson, a board-certified cardiologist, and Wendy Stevens, a health advocate and former athlete. The discussion dives into the systemic flaws in U.S. healthcare, the hidden costs of medical care, the benefits of holistic health approaches, and the role of personal advocacy in managing health.Key Points:Broken Healthcare System – Dr. Wolfson critiques the healthcare model, explaining how profit motives drive inefficiencies and escalate patient costs.The Value of Holistic Medicine – After conventional medicine failed his father, Dr. Wolfson adopted a holistic appr...
2024-11-1543 min
Broken HealthcareSlashing Healthcare Costs with Craig Lack | Broken Healthcare Podcast #16In this episode of Broken Healthcare, I chat with Craig Lack, founder of Catilize Health, as he reveals how companies can slash healthcare costs while offering zero out-of-pocket benefits for employees. Craig shares his journey from competitive athlete to healthcare cost strategist, breaking down Catilize Health’s unique approach of reducing claims frequency and severity through “spousal integrated health reimbursement arrangements” (SIHRA).[00:00:00] Introduction and Background: Craig opens with his journey from investment to healthcare and his perspective on the healthcare industry’s flaws.[00:02:00] The Paintball Story: Craig shares his experience coaching a national championship-winning paintball team and how the...
2024-11-1553 minBroken HealthcareFiduciary PBMs and $2M Drugs | Broken Healthcare Podcast #15Join us for an interview with Renzo Luzzatti, CEO of USRx Care, who defines what it means to be a fiduciary. Ray has an in-depth discussion with Renzo about the waste and abuse of drugs in your health plan and how employers can reduce costs to benefit their organization and their people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-091h 30Broken HealthcareChasing Better Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #14Join us as we dive deep with Dave Chase, best-selling author, founder, and CEO of Health Rosetta/RosettaFest. Dave takes us on his journey in healthcare. He challenges employers to take action and advises them to leverage new legislation, The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), to demand transparency from all healthcare vendors and safeguard their organizations from the perils of doing business as usual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-051h 09
Dysrupt Healthcare PodcastDisrupting Healthcare: The Quest for Authenticity and Fairness with Ray KoberWelcome to the Impact Healthcare Podcast, where we're revolutionizing the health benefits industry with innovative ideas and game-changing strategies! In our latest episode, host Lester J. Morales has an inspiring conversation with Ray Kober, CEO of Benefixa. If you're tired of hearing the same old promises and ready for some authentic, game-changing insights, this episode is for you!
Ray starts with a heartfelt introduction, emphasizing his dedication to putting people first. At Benefixa, it's all about balancing the needs of employers and employees, ensuring that healthcare isn't just a revenue-driving machine, but a service t...
2024-07-2446 minBroken HealthcareHealthcare’s BIG Lie: You Can’t Control The Cost of Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #13Join Ray for a candid interview with Bart Camerata, the Executive Producer of It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Healthcare. Go behind the scenes for a look at the documentary debunks Healthcare. Register and Watch the Documentary Film: https://go.benefixa.com/documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1546 minBroken HealthcareCracks in the System: One Patient's Quest for AnswersGetting through the medical system after unanticipated cardiac problems and operations. Learn about the consequences of medical errors, the prescription-first mentality, and the emphasis on treatment rather than prevention. Listen in to discover why self-advocacy is so crucial to long-term wellness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-2442 minBroken HealthcareA Tale of Survival, Resilience and Healthcare Reform | Broken Healthcare Podcast #12Experiences with near death, emphasizing the value of human connection and humor in getting through life's most trying moments. Enhancing workplace culture and reducing healthcare costs necessitate proactive benefit administration and transparency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-241h 07Broken HealthcareAvoid Financial Catastrophe in the ER with Special Guest Al Lewis | Broken Healthcare Podcast #11The value of consent in emergency medical care and provides helpful advice for haggling over ER bills, giving listeners the power to take charge of their medical spending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1558 minBroken HealthcareTaking Control of Healthcare Costs: High Performance Providers | Broken Healthcare Podcast #10The shortcomings of the US healthcare system stress the importance of collaboration and teamwork. The need for a comprehensive plan to reduce healthcare costs, the value of transparency and customized care, and an understanding of the different healthcare cost categories. Featuring a special guest, Doug Geinzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1038 minBroken HealthcareOvercoming Adversity Through Grit, Determination and Finding the Right Medical SupportFrom elite athlete to facing life-threatening heart issues, Wendy's story is one of courage and determination. Discover how she advocated for herself in the healthcare system and found the support needed to overcome major challenges. If you've faced similar hurdles, this episode will uplift and empower you.
2024-05-0842 minBroken HealthcareThe Imperative of Transparency in Cost | Broken Healthcare Podcast #5The first step toward fixing a broken healthcare system is transparency. Advocates providers for the full cash price of procedures and services, as well as insurance information, to understand true medical costs and put market pressure on hospitals to be more upfront in their pricing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0311 minBroken HealthcareNo Strategy No Culture | Broken Healthcare Podcast #4Explore effective strategies for businesses to manage rising healthcare costs. Ray advises against relying solely on insurance brokers, whose interests may not align with cost reduction. Instead, he highlights the importance of understanding per employee healthcare costs, analyzing plan structures, and taking an active role in claims management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0110 minBroken HealthcareThe Power of Price Transparency in Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #7Learn the complexities of price transparency in healthcare and how hidden costs and loopholes affect your wallet and the future of your healthcare plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2911 minBroken HealthcareUnlocking Healthcare Choices: Your Guide to Provider Networks | Broken Healthcare Podcast #6Can you really choose your doctor, surgeon, or hospital with confidence? We'll share how to find the best hospital or clinic, assess a surgeon's track record, and why experience and volume matter. Know the secrets behind selecting the right healthcare provider. Nurse practitioners and registered nurses armed with data and insights will be your guides.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2603 minBroken HealthcareNavigating Fully Insured vs Self Funded Plans | Broken Healthcare Podcast #3The high cost and inefficiencies in the US healthcare system, comparing fully insured and self-funded plans. Understanding the strategy that allows you to make more informed healthcare decisions while also highlighting the advantages of self-funded plans, such as lower risk and greater control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2404 minBroken HealthcareLet's Talk About Drugs: Unveiling Healthcare Costs | Broken Healthcare Podcast #9Shedding light on the hidden costs of healthcare, particularly the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers(PBMs). Significant cost driver, and advocate substituting them with fiduciary PBMs that prioritize clients' best interests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2204 minBroken HealthcareAre You Being Fooled by Mainstream Healthcare? Discover the Untold Truths | Broken Healthcare Podcast #8Valuable insights into optimizing the healthcare supply chain for cost savings and quality improvements. Opportunities for savings and alternative treatments, such as minimally invasive procedures, that can offer significant benefits over traditional approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1928 min