Chris Deacon Unpacks the Benefits System; It’s not Broken, It’s Rigged. (Ep. 41)
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Chris Deacon isn’t here to make friends, she’s here to fix benefits. As New Jersey’s former Director of Health Benefits, she knows where the bodies are buried. Ralph Weber interviews Chris on the broken systems, misaligned incentives, and real steps employers can take to regain control of their plans.
00:00 The Staggering Cost of Healthcare
01:10 Understanding Healthcare as a System
04:14 Urgent Issues in Healthcare
07:39 The Role of Technology in Healthcare Costs
11:37 Risk Management in Healthcare Spending
15:12 The Impact of Vertical Integration on Costs
18:52 The Future of Healthcare Financing
20:14 The Technology of Real-Time Transactions
21:00 Historical Context: The Baylor Plan and Modern Costs
24:50 The Waste in Healthcare Spending
26:59 Disincentives in the Healthcare Industry
29:57 The Role of Employers in Healthcare Decisions
34:54 Hope for the Future: Technology and Transparency
Contact: ralph@thebenefitwhisperer.com · fixmybenefitsnow.com · (832) 924-3330