"I don't believe that random doctors should treat random patients in ongoing continuity of care. I don't think that transactional care is good for patients, and I know it's not good for physicians." - Chris Mathew The great Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer at Sniffle, joined me to talk about…
Does bone-on-bone contact always lead to pain? What's the best way to get good, new solutions in the hands of brokers? How many MSK surgeries are really necessary? Chris Hamilton, Heidi Ojha, and Mark Testa joined me in studio to answer those questions and many more in this special bonus…
Do You Still Have To Tell Your Boss When You're Going To Lunch? 🥪💼 #shorts #jobs #people #podcast
Quitting After A Few Years? GOOD! (Hear Why) 😨💼 #shorts #hr #people #quit #jobs #employment #podcast Not everybody is trying to work at one company for the rest of their career. Smart companies recognize that during the hiring process. It's not a bad thing: as long as you can be…
She WROTE Her College Curriculum As A Student 👩🎓✍️ #shorts #curriculum #people #hr #podcast #teacher Her college didn't have an HR program, so she created one as a student. In other words, Monica Panetta, SPHR, HCS literally wrote the book on HR. Monica is the Chief People Officer at Pareto,…
"I always knew there was more. I always knew there was a different dimension to what this personnel or HR thing was." - Monica Panetta Monica Panetta, Chief People Officer at ParetoHealth (a show sponsor and the company I work for), joined me for an evening podcast in studio as…
"Oh...You don't know about the FIRE"? Tom Broker visits Guntersville, AL in hopes of joining @truenetworkadvisors577 While Scott Smith says "I think I know who you are...", you will have to watch to see if he thinks Tom is TRUE material. This episode includes: - Tom pretending to be Michael…
What Is Government's Role In Healthcare? 🩺 #shorts #government #politics #healthcare #podcast "I think there are a few things the government needs to do, and then leave the rest to the private sector." As Russell Pekala from Yuzu Health put it in this Self-Funded with Spencer clip, when the government…
The Dating App That Only Works ONCE A Year ❤️📱 #shorts #dating #datingapps #startup #podcast "I think there are a few things the government needs to do, and then leave the rest to the private sector." As Russell Pekala from Yuzu Health put it in this Self-Funded with Spencer clip,…
The $180,000 Bowl of Ramen 🍜🩻 #shorts #ramen #medical #healthcare #insurance #united #podcast A spilled bowl of ramen led Russell Pekala to co-found Yuzu Health. When Russell's brother spilled some super-hot ramen on his leg and suffered a burn, he went to his local hospital, where it was treated as…
"I think the more questions the employer asks, and just the deeper that they're willing to think about this and have already thought about it, the more they're able to buy into this mission." - Russell Pekala Russell Pekala, co-founder of Yuzu Health, joined me in studio for this week’s…
We NEED Competition In Healthcare 🏥 #shorts #capitalism #competition #healthcare #podcast #insurance In several huge industries, competition leads to lower costs. Not in healthcare. As Taylor Rogers and I discussed in this clip from the newest episode of Self-Funded with Spencer, competition is an inherent part of what keeps capitalism…
"Left-Handed Pitchers Are Like Blondes" 👱♀️⚾️ #shorts #baseball #pitcher #sports #podcast Left-handed pitchers are like blondes. How? Watch the clip to find out. I've always been fascinated by how many consultants in our industry used to be a college or pro athlete (I played college soccer for years!). I think…
They WANT Us To Be Sick 😷💸 #shorts #exploitation #healthcare #health #profit #podcast #insurance They want us to be sick. Profit exploitation in healthcare leads to an unhealthy America. When practices are incentivized to focus on revenue above all else, prices are raised, leading patients to avoid the preventative care…
“To me, a private equity firm should never look at a healthcare vertical and say, God, there's opportunity there. That means that there's profit exploitation to be had in those areas.” - Taylor Rogers Taylor Rogers, former professional baseball pitcher turned insurance consultant, joined me this week for a podcast…
Pay Attention To How You Use Your Health Insurance! 😨🏥 #shorts #insurance #healthcare #podcast Members don't care, but here's why they should: Especially in a self-funded environment, there are so many ways for members to save money and get better healthcare, but employers often have trouble getting members to put…
What Is The Starfish Fable? ⭐️🐟 #shorts #fable #moralstories #health #starfish #healthcare #podcast The Starfish Fable, and how it relates to the healthcare industry: Even if we can only help one employer, one broker, one member, it's worth it, because we've made a difference for them. It can sometimes feel…
Same Doctor, Different Location, WORSE OUTCOMES! 👨⚕️🏥 #shorts #medical #healthcare #podcast Same provider, same treatment, different location, different outcome. Why? Healthcare has a lot more to it than just seeing the best doctor. Gentry Lynn, CEBS, REBC, RHU told a great story about her aunt seeking care for a masectomy…
“You can have the same provider, same treatment, two different locations, different outcomes.” - Gentry Lynn Gentry Lynn, VP at Healthcare Bluebook, joined me this week to discuss what it means to actually make an impact in this industry, why there’s so much cost variance between locations, and how we…
LOVE ❤️ Is Missing From The Workplace 💼 #shorts #love #culture #workplace #selfimprovement #podcast It may sound cheesy, but creating a workplace that's full of love is important. As Durrell Finch puts it in this clip from the newest Self-Funded with Spencer, workplace cultures shouldn't be about "you vs. me",…
The 3 MOST UNHEALTHY Professions 💼🏥😨 #shorts #health #doctors #lawyers #healthcare #podcast Did you know that being a doctor can be one of the most unhealthy professions? Durrell Finch joined me for a health-focused episode this week, and in this clip he shares that some of the most sought-after professions…
“It's like the Matrix." #shorts #insurance #healthcare #podcast #heal #matrix #wizardofoz - Durrell Finch on "pulling back the veil" and seeing what was behind our health insurance system It's always important for those of us in this industry, fighting the good fight, to remember what we're fighting for, and how…
Is Ozempic A Sustainable Solution? (with Durrell Finch) “It's like the Wizard of Oz, I think, or The Matrix. You have this veil that as the participant in it for so long, you just don't think about your benefits. But I think when you kind of peel back the curtain…
Why The Spotlight is On Mental Health In America 🏥🧠 #shorts #mentalhealth #healthcare #podcast The current focus on mental healthcare is a direct response to a societal problem. Jennifer Spiegel Berman joined me this week for a conversation on compliance, and recently compliance has focused on mental health parity and…
