Healthy Savings, by milu

In this episode, Dr. Danny Seidman, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician and founder of DHS Advisors, shares his transition from traditional hospital employment to pioneering a more sustainable, patient-centered model of care. He begins by recounting his early career frustrations with fee-for-service medicine, including cramming patients into 15-minute slots, restrictive contracts, and incentives...

In this episode of Healthy Savings, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of women's health, moving beyond the conventional focus on reproductive health to explore the broader spectrum of issues that uniquely affect women. I’m your host, Gotham, co-founder of Milu Health, and I'm joined by Gretchen Day and Lindsay Humphries from Alera Group. Together, we unpack the profound impacts that conditi...

The current healthcare system is plagued by inefficiencies, rising costs, and a lack of transparency. Nick Lease, founder of NextGen Benefit Solutions, shared his journey into employer-sponsored healthcare and his mission to challenge the status quo. His approach centers on empowering communities to break away from traditional health plans that prioritize profits over patient care and adopt innova...

Celeste Parker, the Benefits and Relocation Director at Costco, shares insights from her 24-year journey with the company, highlighting the evolving landscape of employee benefits. Initially drawn to Costco for its commitment to staff welfare, Celeste transitioned from a temporary job during her studies in HR management to a dedicated position within the company’s HR department, ultimately develop...

Jimmy Martinelli, an employee benefits advisor at the Baldwin Group, shares his insights on the changing landscape of employee benefits and how innovative solutions are reshaping health and wellness strategies for businesses. Drawing from his experience transitioning from the startup world, Jimmy discusses how his firm has strategically expanded in the Midwest by acquiring high-performing agencies...

In this conversation with Justin Futrell, a self-funded benefits advisor at True North Companies, we explore how innovative strategies in healthcare can drive down costs and improve outcomes. Justin shares real-world examples of how employers are transforming their healthcare offerings by leveraging data, direct contracting, and creative incentives. From reducing gaps in care to finding more affor...

This week Sasha delves into the complexities of the healthcare system, particularly focusing on employer-sponsored healthcare. Brian Klepper, highlights the challenges faced by employers in leveraging their collective purchasing power to drive better deals and hold the healthcare industry accountable. He explores the dire state of healthcare economics and the need for collaboration to improve outc...

Stephanie Koch, the director of HR at Hendry Marine, shares her 25-year journey in HR and how she transitioned into becoming an expert in healthcare benefits. Starting as an executive assistant, she discovered her passion for HR and the impact she could make in company culture. Stephanie delves into the shift to self-funded healthcare plans and the introduction of reference-based pricing, which in...

In this episode of the Healthy Savings Podcast, Lindsay Clarke Youngwerth, the founder of Keenly, shares her journey from meeting someone on an airplane who introduced her to the insurance industry to establishing her own business focused on transforming healthcare affordability and accessibility. Lindsay explains her transition from selling life insurance to specializing in employee benefits and...

In this episode, Sasha Gribov hosts Christy Gupton, founder and president of Custom Benefit Solutions, to discuss the transformative potential of Direct Primary Care (DPC) in today’s healthcare environment. Christy emphasizes the necessity of moving primary care out of the fee-for-service model to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary complexities. She shares her journey and insights on...

Adam Zebian provides insights into the innovative approach Helix Insurance Advisors is taking in the health insurance industry. He discusses the company's focus on being unique and partnering with the right entities to create a beneficial ecosystem. Adam shares his extensive experience in the insurance field, highlighting the importance of transparency and working as a fiduciary for clients. He ex...

Daisy Wolf from A16Z Bio and Health joined Sasha Gribov, host of Healthy Savings, to discuss the healthcare industry and the potential for innovation and impact. Daisy provided insights into A16Z's role as a venture capital fund investing in health and life sciences startups, highlighting the importance of technology in transforming healthcare. She emphasized the vast opportunities within the heal...

Aaron Witwer, the president of Ben Engage and the Revolution Benefits Group, discusses the importance of fixing health plans before implementing wellness programs. He emphasizes the need for employers to provide equitable and ethically designed health plans that prioritize preventive care, affordability, and timely access to healthcare services. Aaron shares his journey from working in corporate h...

We we hear from Chris Wolpert, the founder of GBS, as he shares his journey from starting his own agency to becoming a leader in creating effective health plans for employers. Chris discusses how he leveraged his storytelling and communication background to create a comic book called "Hit Zero" as a marketing tool, which explains complex benefits solutions in a digestible format. He also talks abo...

Julie Yoo shares her journey from aspiring pre-med student to becoming a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Initially starting her career in computer science during the dot-com boom, Julie transitioned into healthcare through various entrepreneurial ventures. Her experience in building startups, particularly in the genomic and payer spaces, provided her with deep insights into the challenges...

Liz Antaya, an employee benefits advisor, discusses her journey in the healthcare system and the solutions she and her company are trying to provide. She shares her experience working with different employer groups, especially in transitioning to self-funded healthcare models. Liz talks about the challenges faced by employees due to increasing healthcare costs and the need to provide better care w...

In this episode of The Healthy Savings Podcast, we are joined by guest Christina Heckathorn, an employee benefit advisor from Employee Benefit Associates, EBA. Together, we explore the journey towards sustainable healthcare solutions in Kentucky, shifting from annual cost increases to innovative self-funded and level-funded plans. Collaboration with industry leaders like Health Rosetta has been pi...

In this episode of the Healthy Savings Podcast, Sasha Gribov, co-founder of Milu Health, interviews Laurie MacDonald, founder and agency president of MacDonald Consultants. Laurie shares her journey into health insurance advising, starting from her experience at Fidelity Investments to working with Cigna and eventually becoming an advisor. She discusses the challenges and complexities of the healt...

Greg Humkey discuss the positive impact of direct primary care on claims costs, with data showing a decrease over a three-year period of 12% for both employees and employers. Greg shares his background in the healthcare world, influenced by his family-owned agency and experiences selling educational textbooks during college summers. They discuss the rising costs of individual health insurance, ref...

Heather Larson, an SVP at Lockton, talks about her journey into the healthcare and employer-sponsored healthcare field. She shares her experience starting from scooping ice cream at TCBY to working in benefits and healthcare. Heather and Sasha discuss the disparities in healthcare experiences based on job types and industries, highlighting the importance of benefits in various sectors. Heather exp...

Barry Murphy, founder of Perspective Benefits Consulting, discusses the complexities in the healthcare and health insurance industries in an interview on the Healthy Savings Podcast. He shares insights on the role of insurance companies in mediating between hospitals, doctors, and consumers, shaping the choices available to consumers without direct provider interaction. Barry reflects on his journ...

In the inaugural episode of the Healthy Savings Podcast, we dive into the heart of healthcare's evolving landscape with Carl Schuessler Jr., the managing partner of Mitigate Partners. We explore how the healthcare industry has transformed over the years. Carl paints a vivid picture of the health insurance saga, tracing its evolution from a straightforward major medical coverage approach to today’s...

Healthy Savings from milu is a podcast focused on all the different ways that employees and employers can save money on their healthcare costs, get access to the best care, and navigate the American healthcare system. We will bring on leading people from throughout the healthcare industry, with a focus on employer sponsored healthcare. We are excited to have you along. You can find us right here o...