Dysrupt Healthcare Podcast

In this podcast episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Health Rosetta and its co-founder, Dave Chase. Join us as we explore the personal reasons behind the creation of Health Rosetta, driven by a profound mission to change the healthcare narrative. In this episode, Dave shares the powerful motivation behind co-founding Health Rosetta, fueled by a series of impactful personal experien...

In this episode, we are excited to have Stephanie Koch, an experienced Director of Human Resources and Senior HR Business Partner, join us for an insightful conversation. Stephanie shares her journey over the past few years, where she played a pivotal role in understanding and transforming employee health benefit plans. Notably, at Hendry Marine and in her previous roles, Stephanie was instrumenta...

Impact Healthcare showcases innovative, solutions-oriented trailblazers working to make healthcare more affordable for American workers. Employers and benefits advisers need to know Lester J. Morales’ guest, Chris Labrecque, Chief Customer Officer at Paytient. Paytient serves as a cutting-edge company addressing a struggle so many functionally uninsured Americans face: the “pain to pay.” 1 in 10 a...

Lester J. Morales interviews Attorney Julie S. Selesnick, Senior Counsel at Berger Montague. With a passion for justice amongst the imbalance of power between health insurers and American healthcare consumers, Julie serves as a member of the firm's Employee Benefits & ERISA practice group.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn: 3 myths that hamper employers' success as fiduciaries...

Lester J. Morales talks with Dean Jargo, the chief executive officer of Fair Market Health, about how employers can make healthcare more affordable and accessible.   Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Dean, a former CFO advising Fair Market Health, became its CEO after a personal experience with the marketplace platform transformed his drive and determination to bring affordable healthcare to the...

Description: One in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes, and over 80% don’t know it. Left unaddressed diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. The cost of care is exorbitant, but it can be reigned in through capitated disease management.  Far too many patients wade through life with undetected kidney disease that ultimately demands dialysis seemingly overnight. And as patients advance through the...

In this episode, Lester J. Morales talks to Aaron Witwer, President of BenEngage, about health equity and how it impacts different communities. We'll discuss ways to innovate, address healthcare disparities, and explore ways to create a more equitable healthcare system.     Show Notes:   Aaron Witwer talks about his background and how he got involved in healthcare (5:00)   Lester and Aaron tal...

Description: Benefits cost more and cover less; out-of-pocket costs are skyrocketing. The healthcare system is frustrating. Lester Morales sits down and talks with Reid Rasmussen Co-Founder and CEO of Freshbenies. They discuss how the combination of high costs and poor health outcomes is not a mistake. The system is built wrong and is working as supposed to. But, prioritizing quality healthcare ou...

Episode Description: Employee retention is central to the success of a business. We know that employers are aware of this, and it’s a key priority to reduce the number of employees leaving their roles. But employee retention strategy falls short unless you take a truly inclusive approach. Lester Morales chats with Brandon Weber , Co-Founder & CEO NAVA Benefits, a modern brokerage that makes ma...

Episode Description:  On this episode, Lester chats with Ed Ligonde, Executive Vice President of Nielson Benefits Group , live from Coral Gables, Florida.  Given his 14 years of experience as a benefits advisor, Ed gives a diverse view of the health benefits industry and details a few personal experiences that have shaped his advisor's perspective. He also shares tips with advisors and employe...

Description:  On this episode, Lester sits down LIVE with Spencer Smith, host and creator of the Self-Funded with Spencer podcast, to discuss the value of self-funding and why all organizations should be taking steps to gain control of their employee health benefits.  Together, they touch on topics such as the importance of data, having honest conversations about compliance, and myths as...

Lester Morales dedicated this episode to his beloved mother, Maria Morales. After medical bills devastated his family with the financial ruin of bankruptcy at age 17 and losing both his parents to cancer, Lester is fueled by a very strong WHY.  Lester saw the misalignment and started a new path led by a passion and change. This episode will ask critical questions for navigating healthcare and...

Description:  On this episode, Lester is joined by Ziad Rubaie, Chief Business Development Office at Consociate Healthcare, for an honest conversation about the importance of aligning directly with providers.  Ziad gives helpful tips on how employers can cut out the middle man (insurance carriers) and turn healthcare into a performing asset rather than an expense. He also expounds upon t...

Description:  In this episode, Lester sits down with Dr. Dickerson, CEO of Green Imaging, to discuss the rising prices of imaging services and how her programs save employers money with $0 out-of-pocket for the employee.  Dr. Dickerson gives precise details on how much employers stand to save with programs like hers and offers helpful tips for those looking to implement similar solutions...

Description: On this episode, Lester sits down with John Troutman, National Director of Marketing at M&S EAP, for a candid conversation about employee assistance programs and how they can improve employee mental health.  John shares several stories during his time in the industry and helpful tips for employers and advisors regarding properly utilizing EAPs. Show Notes: John starts by expl...

Description:  Welcome to the Impact Healthcare Podcast! On this episode, Nancy Giacolone, President and Owner of Olympic Crest Insurance, sits down with host  Lester Morales to discuss her experience finding alternative insurance solutions for smaller employers.  They break down the “return on value” of self-insurance and also  touch on the importance of consumerism in hea...

Description:  Welcome to the relaunch of the Impact Healthcare Podcast! In this episode, Rob Gelb, CEO of Valenz, joins Lester J. Morales. Together they discuss the misaligned incentives between employers and carriers and the importance of engaging early. They also break down statistics surrounding the state of US healthcare today. Rob also leaves the audience with several case studies for em...

On this episode, Lester Morales interviews Marshall Allen, author of “Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win”. The two discuss healthcare literacy and how the industry continues to take advantage of employers and patients. He also shares several examples on how he’s helped Americans fight the ever-rising cost of medical expenses successfully. Finally, Mars...

On this episode of Impact Healthcare, Lester is joined by Ben Conner, CEO of Conner Insurance. Together, they discuss Ben’s start in the industry and how he developed into the leader he is today. He also touches on ‘mission-driven benefits’ and shares an impactful story about one of his client’s self-funded journeys. Ben also leaves a word of advice for both employers and advisors looking to achie...

Welcome to Season 2 of Impact Healthcare ! On this episode, Lester sits down with John Quinn, CEO of Wellnecity. Together, they discuss his transition from management consulting to health insurance. John explains how healthcare cost are more controllable then ever and the importance of data in reducing expenditure. He also provides employers with actionable strategies they can implement to improve...

Description: In this episode, Lester is solo to close out the season and thanks all the listeners for their continued support of the Impact Healthcare podcast, He also gives a full recap of the first season and gives listeners a preview for what they can expect in the second season. Be on the look out for the Impact Healthcare Podcast: Season 2 in the coming weeks! Show Notes: Welcome to Impact He...

Description: On this episode of Impact Healthcare, Lester sits down with Nick Williams, Director of Business Development at TrueRx. Together, the pair discuss how Nick started his career as a fifth-generation pharmacist and transitioned into the benefits industry. Nick also walks through the impact the innovative programs that can be developed when pharmacists and PBM’s unite. Lastly, he leaves th...

Description: On this episode of Impact Healthcare, Lester connects with James Stines, President and Managing Partner at HAUSER. Over the past 15 years, HAUSER has grown into the largest independent broker exclusively serving private equity firms and their subsidiaries. James describes his experience in the private equity space and provides several examples of the cost savings his clients have real...

Description: On this episode of Impact Healthcare, Lester is joined by Bill Miller, CEO of Drexi. Together, they discuss the intricacies of the pharmacy benefits industry and how Bill transitioned from a serial entrepreneur to an honest, transparent PBM. In the episode, he breaks down a real-life example of claims data and shares powerful analogies to help listeners understand the difference betwe...

Description: Sovereign Health Advantages: Impacting the health benefits offering for Tribal Groups and their business entities. On this episode of Impact Healthcare, Lester sits down with Cameron Cummins, Managing Partner at Transparent by Design. Together, the pair discuss his experience working primarily with tribal entities and discusses how he’s able to impact their second largest expense – he...