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Richard Helppie's Common BridgeEpisode 278- The Crisis of Healthcare Economics: A Conversation between Nate Kaufman and Brandon EdwardsWhen did healthcare marketing become so disconnected from the people it needs to reach? Brandon Edwards, founder of Unlock Health and a 30-year veteran in healthcare marketing, joins us for a provocative conversation about why traditional approaches are failing in what he calls "the post-truth era."Edwards reveals a startling reality: roughly half the population deeply distrusts institutions and experts – the very foundation of most healthcare marketing. "There's about half the population that has a heavy distrust of institutions and experts, and if you're a healthcare provider, you're marketing on behalf of an institution and featuring experts in...2025-07-2834 min
JR Afternoon with Ryan ErmanniHealth Care Headaches: Are Profit-Hungry Silos Making You Sick?June 24, 2025 ~ Richard Helppie interviews health care expert Nate Kaufman. Kaufman discusses the problems with America’s health care “non-system,” including insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid.2025-06-2511 min
Richard Helppie's Common BridgeRichard Helppie on WJR Radio- A Deep Dive on Education and HealthcareGet ready for two power-packed days of essential conversations when I take over hosting duties at WJR, the Great Voice of the Great Lakes! Mark your calendars for June 23rd and 24th, from 2-4pm Eastern Time, as we spotlight the critical issues shaping Michigan's communities.We'll dive deep into healthcare challenges and opportunities with renowned expert Nate Kaufman, whose insights have guided healthcare institutions nationwide. Michigan's Lieutenant Governor Garland Gilchrist joins us to discuss his vision as he campaigns to become the state's next governor. The connection between housing policy and community wellbeing takes center stage...2025-06-2102 minRichard Helppie's Common BridgeEpisode 260- United Healthcare, Villain or Victim? Systemic Challenges in Medical Economy. A Conversation with Nate KaufmanUnlock the secrets of healthcare economics with renowned expert Nate Kaufman of Kaufman Strategic Advisors. Join us as we explore the powerful role played by UnitedHealthcare—the largest private healthcare conglomerate in the U.S. Discover how UnitedHealthcare shapes insurance coverage, pharmacy benefit management, and healthcare services. We'll examine the complexities of employer-sponsored healthcare and discuss the ethical dilemmas tied to profit incentives in healthcare spending. Nate's insights shed light on how these factors impact patient care and the broader healthcare system.We dive into the intricacies of the Affordable Care Act, unraveling the challenges faced by he...2024-12-1434 minRichard Helppie's Common BridgeEpisode 112- Health Insurance Business Harms Doctors, Patients and Hospitals - Inside Healthcare with Nate Kaufman.Rich brings back healthcare expert and consultant, Nathan Kaufman, Managing Director of Kaufman Strategic Advisors. Rich and Nate talk about the current policy issues surrounding healthcare, and why the United States' approach to health insurance, care, and finance, are woefully inadequate in today's landscape.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!2021-07-2542 minRichard Helppie's Common BridgeEpisode 18- Rich Helppie Quick Take on ImpeachmentThe mics were still on after our podcast with Nate Kaufman (which airs tomorrow) and I forced Rich into talking about the Impeachment hearings that wrapped up two days ago. He wasn't ready for it, but delivered all the same.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!2020-02-0214 min