11 episodes

"Broken Healthcare" goes beyond just pointing out the problems in our healthcare system. It's a wake-up call for both individuals and businesses to ask for clear information, helping everyone make smarter choices about their health care.

Broken Healthcare Ray Kober

    • Business

"Broken Healthcare" goes beyond just pointing out the problems in our healthcare system. It's a wake-up call for both individuals and businesses to ask for clear information, helping everyone make smarter choices about their health care.

    Avoid Financial Catastrophe in the ER Special Guest Al Lewis

    Avoid Financial Catastrophe in the ER Special Guest Al Lewis

    The value of consent in emergency medical care and provides helpful advice for haggling over ER bills, giving listeners the power to take charge of their medical spending.

    • 58 min
    Taking Control of Healthcare Costs: High Performace Providers

    Taking Control of Healthcare Costs: High Performace Providers

    The shortcomings of the US healthcare system stress the importance of collaboration and teamwork. The need for a comprehensive plan to reduce healthcare costs, the value of transparency and customized care, and an understanding of the different healthcare cost categories.

    • 38 min
    Healthcare Business: The Imperative of Transparency in Cost

    Healthcare Business: The Imperative of Transparency in Cost

    The first step toward fixing a broken healthcare system is transparency. Advocates providers for the full cash price of procedures and services, as well as insurance information, to understand true medical costs and put market pressure on hospitals to be more upfront in their pricing

    • 11 min
    No Strategy, No Culture!

    No Strategy, No Culture!

    Explore effective strategies for businesses to manage rising healthcare costs. Ray advises against relying solely on insurance brokers, whose interests may not align with cost reduction. Instead, he highlights the importance of understanding per employee healthcare costs, analyzing plan structures, and taking an active role in claims management.

    • 10 min
    The Power of Price Transparency in Healthcare!

    The Power of Price Transparency in Healthcare!

    Learn the complexities of price transparency in healthcare and how hidden costs and loopholes affect your wallet and the future of your healthcare plan.

    • 11 min
    Unlocking Healthcare Choices: Your Guide to Provider Networks

    Unlocking Healthcare Choices: Your Guide to Provider Networks

    Can you really choose your doctor, surgeon, or hospital with confidence? We'll share how to find the best hospital or clinic, assess a surgeon's track record, and why experience and volume matter. Know the secrets behind selecting the right healthcare provider. Nurse practitioners and registered nurses armed with data and insights will be your guides..

    • 3 min

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