Healthcare Consumerism Radio

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Listen Live Every Friday from 11a.m.-12 p.m. EST
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HealthCare Consumerism Radio is co-hosted by CEO and Founder of The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism, Doug Field and Editorial Chairman, Ron Bachman.

The goal of The Institute’s radio show is to help listeners LEARN about the latest trends and best practices in health care consumerism and CONNECT them with health care industry thought leaders, brokers, advisors, third party administrators, HR and benefit managers and regional health plan providers. Listeners can also SHARE by contacting the hosts of the show and suggesting archives to industry associates.

Join the conversation by tweeting or emailing your questions to us in advance, during or after each show:

Twitter: @The_IHC

Email: dfield@theihcc.com

Recent Shows:

05/17/13 Guests Kirk Hoewisch, Patrick Spain and Josh Hilgers

Join Doug and Ron and IHC News and Views as they discuss the great results of FORUM East. The first guest this Friday will be Kirk Hoewisch, SVP of Sales, HSA Bank, who presented "HSAs: After 2014" at FORUM East. Following Kirk's segment, we will be speaking with Patrick Spain, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, First Stop Health. First Stop Health were first-time exhibitors at FORUM, and it was great getting to know this innovative company. Closing out the show will be a long-time friend of the IHC and President of Health Partners America, one of the leading experts in defined contribution health plans and private exchanges, Josh Hilgers.

05/03/13 Guests Chris Covill, Bart McCollum and Mary Beth Chalk

From IHC News and View, Doug and Brent chat with their guests about their topics at the upcoming FORUM. Chris, "Defined Contribution and Public/Private Exchanges". Bart, "Pre-Paid Card Programs to Engage Consumers and Help Employers Manage Costs in 2014 & Beyond". Mary Beth discusses health management.

04/26/13 Guests Dennis McGuire and Dr. Gerard Clum

Join Brent and Dennis discussing CodeBaby's Intelligent Virtual Assistants, and Dr. Clum discussing his upcoming workshop at FORUM East, "Ten Steps to Delivering on the Promise to Employers: ACOs Enhance Quality of Care, Improve Patient Outcomes and Drive Cost-efficiency".

04/19/13 Guests Allen Pease, Torben Nielson, and Cecily Hall

Join hosts Brent and Ron as they update news from IHC, followed by guest Allen Pease with ConnectYourCare, discussing the future of the CDHC industry and ways CYC is putting more emphasis on the consumer. Then, Torben Nielson with HealthSparq discusses how transparency drives consumerism, and finally Cecily Hall of MedEncentive discusses her FORUM topic "Achieving the Triple Aim by Triangulating the Interests of Payor, Providers and Patients".

04/12/2103 Guests Mike Critelli, Ethan Prater, Praveen Mooganur and Steve Eno

Join Doug and Brent as they discuss the coming FORUM followed by Mike Critelli, CEO of Dossia discussing improving health care by empowering individuals to become better consumers. Segment 3 Ethan Prater, VP Products and Why Health Care Transparency Matters More Than Ever Before. Segment 4 Mr Mooganur, Co-Founder and CEO of WiserTogether and Mr. Eno GE Mgr. Healthcare Programs discussing the basics of their topic for the Forum The Right Care (Not Just Cost).

04/05/13 Guests Jim Priebe, Leah Binder and Clayton Nicholas

Doug and Brent bring you the IHC Update followed by a chat with Jim Priebe with Acclaris about the growing demand for HSAs, HRAs, and FSAs and Acclaris' unique approach to helping private businesses. Then a discussion with Leah from Leapfrog discussing how employer's should focus on hospitals and more. Then concludes with Clayton Nicholas with Change Healthcare and how health care is changing.

03/29/13 Guests David Daskal and Elena Merino

Join Doug and Ron as they first discuss IHC News and Views followed by an interview with David Daskal from Jellyvision discussing improving benefits communication then Elena Merino talking about the effects of the affordable care act on businesses.

03/22/13 Guests David Lindgren, Shan Fowler, Connie Gee and Eric Grossman

Doug and Brent discuss the different aspects and importance of HealthCare Consumerism with their guests from Flex Benefit, BenefitFocus, Med-Vision and Mercer.

03/15/13 Guests Matt Collins and Roger Travis

In the first segment Doug and Brent Macy talk about what's going on at IHC. The second segment highlights guest Matt Collins from Truven Health Analytics discussing the importance of consumer engagement. The third segment is with Roger Travis from Experience lab discussing how employers need to better educate their employees on insurance programs. The concluding segment is Brent and Doug chat about the importance of the coming forum May 9th.

03/08/13 Guests Dr. Wendy Lynch, Liz Fryer, Chase Whitmore and Doug Bulleit

Doug Field and Ron Bachman ask the question of Dr. Lynch from Center for Consumer Choice in Health Care Altarum Institute followed by Ms. Fryer President of Employee Benefit Specialist Strategic Employee Benefit Services of GA, Chase Whitmore CFC and Sales Director TSYS Healthcare and the final segment with Doug Bulleit managing partner of DCS.

03/01/13 Guests Roy Ramthun, Brent Hines, Josh Hilgers, Beverly Shelby and Jack Curtis

Seg 1 HSA Policy update with Roy, Seg 2 Spotlight on Financial Wellness with Brent, Seg 3 Understanding defined contributions with League of leaders Josh and Seg 4 Innovation Showcase with Jack and Beverly all this coordinated by Doug and Ron.

02/22/13 Guests John Reynolds, Terry McCorvie, Ralph Derrickson and Praveen Mooganur

And the Spotlight shines on John Reynolds CEO of Cielostar, Terry McCorvie CEO of Workable Solutions, Ralph Derrickson CEO of Carena, Inc. and Praveen Mooganur COO of Wisertogether hear their stories and much more!

02/15/13 Guests Dr. Brian Klepper and Darrell Moon

Solution Showcase Spotlights Dr. Brian Klepper of We Care TLC and Darrell Moon from Orriant plus much more.

02/08/13 Guests Mark McCoy, Diana Keough, Jeremy Miller and Dr. Steve Helschien

Doug Field and Todd Callahan talk WEB Atlanta with Mark, moving to Resource Partner Diana Keough in Segment II, Member Spotlight with Jeremy Miller FSAStore and then Dr. Helschien from Level-1 Diagnostics.

02/01/13 Guests John Linss and Dr. Brian Klepper

HealthCare Consumerism Radio hosts Doug Field and Ron Bachman are interviewed by IHC Editorial Director Todd Callahan in regard to The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism and IHC Forum East. MedServ Global fouirnder John Linss discusses benefits of corporate membership to the IHC and our Corporate Member Spotlight is on We Care TLC and founder Dr. Brian Klepper.