The Problem With High-Deductible Health Plans 😓📉 #shorts #explained #healthplans #podcast High-deductible health plans aren't the right option for most employers, despite the initial low premiums. Our conversation was focused on some pretty big questions about the future of the industry, but one thing was clear: transparency will always be…
Health Insurance Shouldn't Bankrupt Us 🩺📉 #shorts #healthcarecosts #healthinsurance #podcast In this 29-second clip, David Contorno brilliantly encapsulated the entire thesis of my show. When you compare the current model of health insurance to any other type of insurance we buy, the core problem becomes clear: health insurance is more…
The Real Cost Of Health Insurance (with David Contorno) | Episode 126 "Health insurance has been so perverted that it becomes the one insurance that we go bankrupt when we use." - David Contorno I was super grateful to have David Contorno, founder of e-Powered Benefits, join me on the…
What would you do if you got a phone call offering you $30,000? Would you assume it was a "Nigerian prince" trying to scam you? Fortunately, for those struggling with high-cost medical claims, the Samaritan Fund Program is funded by actual Good Samaritans who want to give back and help…
"If you're doing well, go be a Samaritan." Brett Morris joined me on this week's episode of Self-Funded with Spencer to talk about what led him to found the Samaritan Fund Program, appropriately named after the Good Samaritan story. Working directly with employers who have employees hit with massive unexpected…
Zoom or In-Person? Which one is Best? 🤷🏻♂️ #shorts In this clip from Episode 125 of @SelfFunded, my guest Brett Morris and I discuss why we think In-Person is better. What do you think?
Medical Expense Relief That Changes Lives (with Brett Morris) | Episode 125 "If we can take that [financial] anxiety away from them to where they can focus on their health, that's our mission, that's our cause. That's what we want to do." - Brett Morris Brett Morris joins me on…
Ask Us Anything - Live - with Seth Denson In this special episode of @SelfFunded with Spencer, I am joined by my friend @SethDensonTV for my first ever live version of the podcast through LinkedIn Live. This episode is previously recorded, but I wanted to make sure that those who…
Advanced Medical Strategies - Stacy Borans - Founder of AMS Stacy Borans is a seasoned expert in healthcare technology and data analysis, with a robust background in medical cost management. As a key player at Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS), she has been instrumental in developing software solutions for payment accuracy,…
Is AI friend or foe? My guest for Episode 124 is Stacy Borans, Founder and CMO of Advanced Medical Strategies. Stacy, a doctor herself, thinks we should view Artificial Intelligence as a tool to augment our productivity and capability, rather than something that will replace us. Especially when it comes…
It’s time to overhaul primary care. Physicians are burned out. We have outdated delivery models. Most people are still required to go in-person. And they typically only get 5 minutes with their doctor. But what if there was a better way? This clip is taken from Episode 123 of the…
A Benefit For Moms & Dads - ParentMD Josh Honaker is a seasoned pediatrician from South Central Kentucky, renowned for his expertise in integrating telehealth and education in pediatric healthcare. He currently serves as the CEO of Parent MD, a platform that embodies his belief in the necessity of Telehealth…
Top 5 Benefits Topics to Learn about in 2024 These are the Top 5 Employee Benefits/Healthcare subjects I recommend learning about in 2024. All 5 will play a big role in the health outcomes of many employers, especially self-funded employers. These are things like DPC or Direct Primary Care, RBP,…
How Do You Spell PeeBeeM? - Episode 4 - Tom Broker Tom Broker sits down with Patrick PBM to better understand the role of Pharmacy Benefits Managers aka "PBM's" Patrick is trying to explain to Tom all the ways that PBM's extract hidden money from the system, but rather than…
The Insurance Industry is going through an Evolution. There are loud cries for transparency, especially around compensation. My stance is that we have a Public Relations problem and I want to be part of change for the better. Insurance isn’t boring, or stale or GREEDY. And we need the best…
How Should Insurance Brokers Get Paid? - Jonathan Lopez This episode discusses how insurance brokers get paid, and if there is a better way that aligns their outcomes with their clients. Episode 122 of @SelfFunded with Spencer is out now on all popular podcast platforms. Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFunded Spencer LinkedIn…
Have you heard of the Chris Long Foundation & The Water Boys? My guest Jonathan Lopez explains why he got involved in supporting this important cause that helps build water wells in Tanzania. Chris Long is a former NFL Defensive End for the Patriots and the Eagles, who now gives…
Why You Should Keep Moving While You Age #shorts As we age, we all deal with more and more and more pain and tightness on a daily basis. But my goal is to hit the gym every day, to undo some of the damage from sitting for 8-10 hours at…
The Tom Broker Commercial - Lawyer Parody What do you get when you cross an insurance broker that acts like Michael Scott, thinks he is Tom Cruise, and shoots a commercial reminiscent of a Jim Adler commercial? You get Tom Broker This commercial pays homage to Tom Cruise, James Bond,…
What % of surgeries are estimated to be unnecessary in the U.S.? Listen to this clip from Episode 121 of @SelfFunded with Spencer to find out. Thank you to Sam Moen for shining the light on the scale of the MSK problem. Follow 👉🏼 @SelfFunded #msk #orthopedics #surgery #healthcarecosts #benefits
Tom Broker - Episode 3 - "Tom Richer" Tom Broker sits down with "Marketing Meg" to help refresh his personal brand. Tom watches the commercial Meg's team produced for him, which plays like a cross between James Bond, Tom Cruise, and an Ambulance Chasing Lawyer commercial. Meg starts to offer…
MSK - Solving the Ortho Problem In this episode of the podcast @SelfFunded hosted by Spencer Smith and featuring Sam Moen, the co-founder of MD Direct, the discussion centered around MD Direct's unique approach to optimizing healthcare and nutrition. MD Direct is a healthcare company that aims to bridge the…
Why More Small Business Don't Self-Fund 🤔 💰 #shorts "Half of the industry just wants to sell Full-Insured..." You're telling me Kyle Minick, MBA! This clip comes from Episode 120 of the Self-Funded with Spencer podcast, out now on #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts and #youtube He and I were discussing the challenges…
Recruit & Retain with Employee Benefits - Kyle Minick The evolving employer market is placing a greater emphasis on HR policies, benefits, and healthcare transparency. In this episode of the podcast "Self Funded" hosted by Spencer Smith and featuring Kyle Minick, the importance of these factors in talent management strategies…
