Friday, September 15, 2023

Healthcare's Final Frontier: Navigating the Wild West of RBP with Industry Renegades

Omar Arif of ClaimDOC & Scott Schnaidt of HST on All Things RBP




Ever imagine healthcare could feel like the Wild West? Welcome to the untamed lands of Reference-Based Pricing (RBP), the sizzling frontier where a select few employers unleash radical savings while giving the traditional PPO system a stiff arm.

Unveil a world where only 3-4% of employers dare to tread, but where jaw-dropping 30-40% savings rain like gold and concierge-level service is the sheriff in town.

Curious about RBP's magic? This isn't just healthcare. It's "Health-FAIR!" Here, employers "price-match" medical costs against benchmark prices, slicing their claims in half compared to big insurers.

Projections say employer healthcare costs will shoot up another 7-9% in 2024. Yet Medicare Part D Premiums are projected to decrease by 1.8%. All major insurers participate in both markets. The lesson? Employers with private insurance are subsidizing Medicare. But hold your horses. With RBP, brace yourself for a 0-2% trend that turns the tables on traditional care.

Jump into this roller-coaster ride of a podcast with your guide through this maze, joined by two titans of the trade—Omar Arif of ClaimDOC & Scott Schnaidt of HST. They've both cracked the code, each in their unique ways, and the results? Nothing short of spellbinding.

🎯 What's on Tap:
  • The gears and levers behind RBP
  • Navigating the legal minefields
  • Secrets from Third-Party Administrators (TPAs)
  • RBP's performance across the geographical board
  • The art of handling balance bill claims
  • Litigation: When & How Often
  • Co-fiduciaries: The real deal or just smoke and mirrors?
  • Show Me the Money: Their pay structure dissected
  • Year-end Report Cards: The Good, the Bad, and the Profitable
And just when you think it couldn’t get any cooler—did one of these guys actually play pro baseball in a global tourney, while the other rocked the stage with NIRVANA? 🎸⚾

Lock in your earbuds. Prepare for a mind-bending journey. You’re entering "The Repricers"—Healthcare’s Final Frontier! 🌌🛸


Saturday, September 2, 2023

The U.S. Will Finally Start Negotiating Drug Prices with Armstrong and Getty

I spent one morning this week chatting with Armstrong and Getty regarding the news that the federal government will finally begin negotiating the price of drugs.  10 of them.  Two and a half years from now.  

Well, it's a start...