The Woman Who Took on Big Insurance and WON! (Ep. 50)

Episode notes

Healthcare pricing isn’t based on cost, it’s based on a system most employers never see. In this episode, Ralph Weber talks with Marilyn Bartlett, a nationally recognized healthcare cost containment expert, about how she helped transform a failing public health plan by challenging hospital pricing structures and contract assumptions. They discuss: The reality behind hospital charge masters Why discounts don’t equal savings The lack of employer access to claims data The role of contracts in driving costs Practical steps employers can take to regain control This episode is essential for anyone responsible for managing healthcare spend. Subscribe for more conversations that expose what’s really happening inside healthcare. Ralph Weber Host, The Benefit Whisperer ralph@thebenefitwhisperer.com Marilyn Bartlett Senior Policy Fellow NASHP National Academy for State Health Policy

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