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Capitalsim requires competition to thrive. Brandon Weber and I both believe that what's missing in our current healthcare system is that "deeply competitive" part. As Brandon shares in the clip below, a good, fair, effective health system can still be profit-driven, as is the case with numerous other industries that function well for both consumers and businesses. But, when health companies have monopolies and consumers have no choice, we end up with a healthcare system full of waste and exploitation. Check out this week's full episode of Self-Funded with Spencer, where Brandon and I talk about his unique perspective on our healthcare industry, available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. #BenefitsManagement #HealthcareChallenges #TechnologyInBenefits #CareNavigation #ClientService #OperationalEfficiency #ServiceAutomation #AmericanHealthcare #ModernizingHealthcare #BenefitsConsultants #HealthcareInnovation #EmployeeBenefits #selffunded #podcast

Are you a skilled clinician with a passion for healthcare but feel overwhelmed when it comes to the business side? You're not alone! 🎧 Here's what Dr. Damian Poustie has to say about the ideal client at The Health Collective. Curious to learn more about turning clinical expertise into business success? Don't miss out on the full insights in our podcast hosted by Paul Wright. 👉 Tune into this quick snippet now! https://lnkd.in/gYA9J5mT Click the link to access more invaluable advice for healthcare professionals. #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicianEntrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #TheHealthCollective #Podcast

There's no better change agent in the healthcare system than the contemporary benefits brokerage. If you are at all curious about how we are on the path to #fixhealthcare, I highly recommend listening to 🎙Spencer Smith, CSFS®'s Self Funded Podcast episode with Brandon Weber.

I'm going to say something you probably already know - our current healthcare system is a SCAM. From the prices providers charge for care, to prescription drug costs, and the health insurance industry as a whole - it's all designed with shareholders, not patients, in mind. 🎙Spencer Smith, CSFS® had a guest on last week's pod that put into words a feeling I've had for some time: "The benefits brokerage industry might be the most important change agent for fixing healthcare." I don't highlight this to toot my own horn as a benefits consultant or to self-aggrandize. That's not my style. I make note of these words as reminder of the responsibility we have to our clients. Constantly educating ourselves on the perpetually changing healthcare environment is a must, but it's not enough. We, as brokers, should be leading the way in innovating new and effective ways to help our clients beat the scam. Whether that be leveraging technology, effecting needed changes in regulation, or developing new strategies, we owe it to our clients and all Americans to pull every lever possible. If enough of us are willing to challenge the status quo, change will happen.

There is a paradox in healthcare: professionals are aware of and frustrated by inefficiencies, yet often resist solutions due to perceived hassle or risk. 🍒 In Episode 23 of our podcast, Jordan Vollrath, MD and Dr. Sam Gharbi, Co-Founder of Arya Health, explore a critical issue in healthcare innovation: overcoming resistance to change among healthcare professionals. The discussion focused on why many doctors and medical staff are hesitant to adopt new technologies and workflows, despite recognizing the inefficiencies and challenges in their current systems. This episode challenges listeners to consider how they can contribute to breaking this cycle of inertia in their own fields, and to recognize the importance of innovation in improving not just healthcare, but any professional environment. Full video link: https://loom.ly/jiBs5d0 Spotify: https://loom.ly/ztikcbg Apple Podcast: https://loom.ly/-5O5_B8 Amazon Music: https://loom.ly/CkMLce0 #cherryhealth #cherrylive #podcast #physicianassistant #canadianhealth #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #newinhealthcare #futureofhealthcare #doctors #technologyandhealthcare #universalhealthcare #healthcaresystem #futureoftech 🍒 Found this episode helpful? Feel free to share this post with your network and friends. We can't wait to have you join us for this exciting conversation!

"The benefits brokerage industry might be the most important change agent for fixing healthcare." This week's episode of Self-Funded with Spencer is all about Brandon Weber's unique perspective on the healthcare industry; Brandon is from the tech industry, and he founded Nava Benefits with the mission of fixing healthcare. When Brandon decided to take on that hugely ambitious mission, he did his research, studying how healthcare works in countries around the world and, of course, in America. As Brandon shares in the clip below, he very quickly realized just how important the broker role is in today's market, and how crucial it will be to simplify and "fix" this industry. If more and more brokers engage in better practices and bring better solutions to their clients, everybody benefits: their clients, the plan members, and this industry as a whole. Check out Brandon and I's full conversation on this week's episode of Self-Funded with Spencer, available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #BenefitsManagement #HealthcareChallenges #TechnologyInBenefits #CareNavigation #ClientService #OperationalEfficiency #ServiceAutomation #AmericanHealthcare #ModernizingHealthcare #BenefitsConsultants #HealthcareInnovation #EmployeeBenefits #selffunded #podcast

I shared my story to help one person. Just one. Little did I know that it would inspire many. In September, I launched a podcast to help one person. To inspire one. To amplify one voice. To share the journey of one. The #podcast, Kairos Conversations: Connecting with Quality, shares the journeys of professionals making a difference in healthcare. They share their triumphs, their struggles, their doubts. And we have candid conversations about how to make healthcare safer for our patients and our colleagues. Little did I know the impact it would have... The people who reached out after listening to say that they saw themselves in some of the guests and how the guests' journeys inspired them to not give up. And gave them hope. If you're an impact-driven professional, making a difference in healthcare, and you want to share your journey on my podcast, you can apply here: https://lnkd.in/es-mRjud (Impact is not measured by the size of your audience, or the length of your reach. Impact is measured by one life changed. Just one.) Are you willing to share YOUR story. To help just one person... You never know whose life you'll change. P.S. If you haven't yet listened to the podcast, you can find it here: https://lnkd.in/g_RYbWT8. 📷 Pictured below: Brandy and son Rayne

Now Available: Margin Pressure, Part II: The Provider’s Response & Forward-Looking Crisis Management by David Johnson and Jeff Jones. 🎧 Listen Here: Apple Podcasts>>> https://lnkd.in/dyyjPs4d Spotify>>> https://lnkd.in/dbkCvSaQ Episode 2 discusses the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare systems in the post-pandemic environment, building on existing financial pressures in the industry. Issues such as consumerism, new competitors, and a changing payor mix have caused significant financial losses due to increased costs and decreased revenue. Healthcare leaders must balance the current downturn with long-term strategic goals, focusing on value-based delivery, innovative solutions, and financial flexibility to maintain liquidity while adapting to shifting industry headwinds. Subscribe Here>>> https://lnkd.in/dRPh_Aws The audio series features in depth research compiled by Jordan Shields, Rex Burgdorfer, their colleagues at Juniper Advisory, and other dedicated healthcare M&A experts. #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareLeadership #ValueBasedCare #DigitalHealth #HealthcareTransformation #IndustryInsights

In our latest #podcast, the American Benefits Council caught up with the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' President & CEO Shawn Gremminger to explore the Alliance's unique structure, policy priorities and the pursuit of value in #healthcare spending. Listen here https://bit.ly/3VvwTbs or wherever you find your favorite podcasts! And be sure to subscribe and follow to be notified when we release new content! #ERISA #ERISA50 #healthpolicy

🎙️ Exciting News! For the Love of Revenue Cycle dropped a special podcast episode- available NOW! Join Vanessa Moldovan and Jennifer McNamara in our latest podcast episode, "Stop Revenue Leakage." 🌟 Listen, here: https://lnkd.in/gP42pDPc Dive into the healthcare industry's core as we unravel the intricacies of the revenue cycle. Vanessa and Jennifer discuss the impact of practice managers, the crucial need for understanding the revenue cycle, and effective strategies to combat revenue leakage. From tackling staffing shortages to addressing the lack of standardization, we explore major challenges, emphasizing the pivotal role of both management and line workers. Don't miss out on invaluable insights that shed light on community teamwork and informed decision-making to ensure positive outcomes. 🗓️ Mark your calendars for February 16th and catch the episode to gear up for the Practice Management Symposium! Tickets are still available, but they are going, FAST! Register: https://lnkd.in/gymQUBaE #StopRevenueLeakage #HealthcareInsights #PracticeManagement #PodcastAlert #RevenueCycle #denialmanagement #RCM #revenuecyclemanagement #Healthcare #CEU #continuingeducation #Conference #Podcast #Networking #Modifiers #medicalbilling #medicalcoding