In this in‑between episode, host Stacey reflects on listener feedback and highlights LinkedIn posts from community members Ken Woosina and Michelle Burnaby, emphasizing that better healthcare decisions stem from transparent, actionable insights rather than theory. She discusses how transparency data, pricing variations, and actuarial choices can reveal hidden costs and misaligned incentives in employer‑sponsored health plans, urging listeners to sharpen their judgment to drive smarter contracts and benefit designs. The episode also teases upcoming interviews with Jerry DeMasso of Payerset and revisits themes of disruption, agency, and the collective “hero’s journey” of the Relentless Health Value tribe.
In this episode, host Stacey Richter talks with Ryan Wells (founder of Health Here), Dr. Leo Spector (CEO of OrthoCarolina), and Adam Stavisky (benefits consultant) about the need for direct, data‑driven collaboration between self‑insured employers and specialty physicians. They explore...
In this episode of the "No Market" series, host Stacey Richter talks with Dr. Jacob Asher, a former chief medical officer for major health plans, about why commercial carrier marketplaces—especially in California—are stagnant and lack true competition. They identify six...
In episode 500 of the Relentless Health Value podcast, host Stacey Richter celebrates the community of healthcare entrepreneurs, executives, and change‑makers she calls the "tribe," highlighting how the show has moved listeners from theory to real‑world transformation. Listener clips illustrate...