Best Farzad Podcasts (2025)

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"Career Hannah" 53:15

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23h ago53:15

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Social media phenom "Career Hannah" -- Hannah Zhang, 29 -- on the ambitious college grad's guide to the riveting / deflating / why-did-I-sign-up-for-this? world of twentysomething corporate life.By Roben Farzad

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Outsmarting Wall Street: Retail's Secret Edge 1:27:41

5d ago1:27:41

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The Future of AI and Investing: Deep Dive with Amit on Robinhood, Tesla, Palantir, and Beyond In this episode, we dive deep into the future of AI and its impact on the stock market, with a particular focus on companies like Robinhood, Tesla, and Palantir. Our guest Amit from 'Amit is Investing' shares his insights on why he believes Vlad Tenev, CEO…

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The Future of Primary Care Is Independence And It’s More Lucrative Than You Think with Dr. Farzad Mostashari 40:07

20d ago40:07

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Dr. Farzad Mostashari is the former National Coordinator for Health IT, the CEO and co-founder of Aledade, and a longtime champion for independent primary care. He’s spent his career trying to answer one question: how do we fix American healthcare by paying doctors to prevent illness—not just treat it? In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Wa…

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Health Affairs This Week: What's On Farzad Mostashari's Mind for Health Policy 22:30

24d ago22:30

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Farzad Mostashari, founder & CEO of Aledade and the former National Coordinator for Health IT, to the pod to break down insights in the latest MedPAC report, quality measurement reform, and areas of opportunity for value-based care. Health Affairs is h…

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What's On Farzad Mostashari's Mind for Health Policy 23:07

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Farzad Mostashari, founder & CEO of Aledade and the former National Coordinator for Health IT, to the pod to break down insights in the latest MedPAC report, quality measurement reform, and areas of opportunity for value-based care. Health Affairs is h…

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Thomas Dobbs on the Backsliding of Public Health Funding, the Field's Current Career Potential, & Being Attached to That One Supreme Court Case 34:29

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Thomas Dobbs of the University of Mississippi Medical Center to offer observations on the current state of public health funding, current career potential in the public health field, and reflections from being the namesake on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women…

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Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington 57:00

5d ago57:00

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Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington, CEO of Gilman Hill Asset Management, on the art of dividend investing -- the subject of her new book.By Roben Farzad

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FDA Vague Efforts to Scale Generative AI Internally By End of June 12:22

6d ago12:22

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Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Michael Gerber back to the program to discuss the Food and Drug Administration's recent announcement to scale a generative artificial intelligence across its center in the future. Health Affairs released their first Insider trend report. The report focuses on AI in health care and you can get full a…

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This 2x Founder Did Something Radical: He Listened to Doctors Before Building Anything With Aniq Rahman 39:48

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Aniq Rahman is a two-time tech founder, but when he turned his attention to healthcare he did something most disruptors don’t - he shut up and listened. Aniq embedded himself in hospitals, shadowed physicians, and absorbed the daily frustrations that don’t show up in EMR logs or admin dashboards. In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker t…

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Andrew Ryan on State Affordability Standards' Impact on Hospital Prices and Insurance Premiums | A Health Podyssey 43:49

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. On May 13, A Health Podyssey's Rob Lott chatted with Andrew Ryan of Brown University about his paper in the May 2025 edition of Health Affairs that explores how Rhode Island's affordability standards impacted hospital prices and insurance premiums. Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affa…

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Andrew Ryan on State Affordability Standards' Impact on Hospital Prices and Insurance Premiums 43:49

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. On May 13, A Health Podyssey's Rob Lott chatted with Andrew Ryan of Brown University about his paper in the May 2025 edition of Health Affairs that explores how Rhode Island's affordability standards impacted hospital prices and insurance premiums. Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affa…

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189. Do ACOs Really Save Money? Dr. Amelia Bond and Dr. Dhruv Khullar Explain 24:12

9d ago24:12

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Dr. Amelia Bond and Dr. Dhruv Khullar join us to discuss the long-term savings of accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). Their recent study in JAMA found that ACOs generate increasing savings over time, with physician-led ACOs demonstrating more significant savings. Learn about their study’s methodology…

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Episode 5: Substance Use During Pregnancy: Understanding Risks and Finding Support 53:14

9d ago53:14

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency, Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson tackle the often stigmatized topic of substance use during pregnancy. Joined by special guest Dr. Manijeh "MJ" Kamyar, they provide a compassionate, judgment-free discussion that combines medical expertise with personal experience…

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The Digital Health Industry is So Back w/ Christina Farr | Health Affairs This Week 19:52

10d ago19:52

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Christina Farr, advisor, investor, editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, to the pod to discuss recent moves by Omada Health and Hinge Health to take the companies public, how the IPOs could impact the digital health market, and what gains her attent…

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The Digital Health Industry is So Back w/ Christina Farr 20:29

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Christina Farr, advisor, investor, editor-in-chief of Second Opinion Media, to the pod to discuss recent moves by Omada Health and Hinge Health to take the companies public, how the IPOs could impact the digital health market, and what gains her attent…

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Confessions from a Mid-Career Physician: Why It’s Okay to Want More Than Medicine with Dr. Kaveh Hoda 31:42

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Dr. Kaveh Hoda is a practicing gastroenterologist and longtime podcaster. He’s part of a cohort of doctors who trained on paper charts, watched the rise of EHRs, and now find themselves navigating mid-career questions that older generations rarely asked. Questions about purpose, burnout, and identity beyond the white coat. In this episode of How I …

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Thomas Buchmueller on Prescription Coverage After Medicaid Unwinding | A Health Podyssey 19:09

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Thomas Buchmueller of the University of Michigan to discuss his recent paper that explores how during the Medicaid 'Unwinding' of 2023, the reduction in Medicaid-paid prescriptions was offset by increased commercial coverage. Order the May 2025 issue o…

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Thomas Buchmueller on Prescription Coverage After Medicaid Unwinding 19:09

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Thomas Buchmueller of the University of Michigan to discuss his recent paper that explores how during the Medicaid 'Unwinding' of 2023, the reduction in Medicaid-paid prescriptions was offset by increased commercial coverage. Order the May 2025 issue o…

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188. Natalie Davis on Why You Shouldn’t Talk about Value-Based Care 22:23

17d ago22:23

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Natalie Davis, CEO of United States of Care, joins us to talk about the challenges of discussing value-based care with patients and policymakers. Through extensive research with over 30,000 individuals, Davis shares that the term "value-based care" often evokes negative connotations of low-quality care. When presented with the benefits of value-bas…

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Trump's Deregulation Era & The Big Budget Reconciliation's Health Care Impact w/ Katie Keith | Health Affairs This Week 22:39

17d ago22:39

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Katie Keith of Georgetown Law back to the pod to discuss President Trump's potential changes to the rulemaking process, how that may impact rulemaking at HHS, and break down the house Republican budget reconciliation bill and the impacts it could have …

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Dan Colarusso 54:33

19d ago54:33

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Dan Colarusso, CNBC's senior VP of news, on spinning off from Comcast; keeping talent after the cord is cut; making a living in digital; co-piloting with A.I....and much more.By Roben Farzad

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Trump's Deregulation Era & The Big Budget Reconciliation's Health Care Impact w/ Katie Keith 23:16

20d ago23:16

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Katie Keith of Georgetown Law back to the pod to discuss President Trump's potential changes to the rulemaking process, how that may impact rulemaking at HHS, and break down the house Republican budget reconciliation bill and the impacts it could have …

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A Health Podyssey: Caitlin Carroll on Hospital Closures Ultimately Causing Higher Prices 21:35

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Caitlin Carroll of the University of Minnesota to discuss her recent paper that explores how rural hospital closures led to an increase in prices for nearby remaining hospitals. Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs. Currently…

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Caitlin Carroll on Hospital Closures Ultimately Causing Higher Prices 21:35

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Caitlin Carroll of the University of Minnesota to discuss her recent paper that explores how rural hospital closures led to an increase in prices for nearby remaining hospitals. Order the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs. Currently…

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Episode 4: Finding your Voice: Mind, Body & Spirit 48:29

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Send us a text In this illuminating episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the intricate interconnection between mind, body, and spirit in recovery. Joined by licensed clinical social worker Rachel Williams and distinguished psychologist Dr. Stephanie Woodard, they delve into holistic approaches that address the full spectrum of …

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William D. Cohan 1:02:12

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Bestselling author Bill Cohan (House of Cards; Power Failure) on Elon Musk's Wall Street-to-Washington playbook; Big Media's last stand; nostalgia for the golden age of glossy magazines; and how A.I. will both help and threaten beleaguered junior bankers.By Roben Farzad

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A Health Podyssey: Eric Topol on the Science of Super-Aging and Longevity 32:41

29d ago32:41

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Eric Topol, Executive Vice President of Scripps Research, on his new book, Super Agers, which provides an evidence-based approach on extending healthy lifespans. Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - …

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Episode #199 The One Big Thing Keeping You from A Healthy Lifestyle with Meghan Garcia-Webb, MD, Host, “Weight Medicine with Dr. Meghan” 44:16

29d ago44:16

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Obesity in America. Is there any other diagnosis as relevant, timely, or important when we think about the impact on our healthcare system? I doubt it. So, today we are talking with Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb, who is triple board-certified in internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine. Her weekly YouTube series, “Weight Medicine with D…

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Eric Topol on the Science of Super-Aging and Longevity 32:09

30d ago32:09

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Eric Topol, Executive Vice President of Scripps Research, on his new book, Super Agers, which provides an evidence-based approach on extending healthy lifespans. Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - …

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How Medicine Is Failing Women Doctors, And What We Can Do to Fight Back with Dr. Tiffany Moon 39:46

1M ago39:46

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Dr. Tiffany Moon is a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, mother of twins, and former cast member on The Real Housewives of Dallas. She is a deeply thoughtful physician who is working to reclaim joy in a system that often seems designed to extinguish it. In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker talks with Tiffany about her jou…

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Health Affairs This Week: How Federal Restructuring Affects Data That Affects Health Policy 16:11

1M ago16:11

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Akilah Wish to the program to discuss the impacts of preserving the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the effects of physical exercise on health, and how this type of data helps inform policy making. We are hosting another live …

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Restaurateur Carena Ives 59:08

1M ago59:08

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Jamaica House and Carena's Jamaican Grille founder Carena Ives on starting from scratch three decades ago, expanding, surviving disasters and snagging national renown with the help of Guy Fieri.By Roben Farzad

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Tesla’s Biggest Month Ever Is Finally Here 1:00:43

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In this episode, we dive into the upcoming Tesla robotaxi launch slated for June 1st, discussing the potential for a significant rollout with no drivers behind the wheel and how it might compare to Waymo's current operations. We explore Tesla's strategic moves, including their acceleration in innovation, and the impact on the stock market and broad…

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How Federal Restructuring Affects Data That Affects Health Policy 16:17

1M ago16:17

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Akilah Wise to the program to discuss the impacts of preserving the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the effects of physical exercise on health, and how this type of data helps inform policy making. We are hosting another live …

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Harvard Cardiologist Reveals What Doctors Never Learn in Training About Careers, Contracts, and Building a Life Outside Medicine with Dr. Sanjay Divakaran 36:46

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Dr. Sanjay Divakaran is a cardiologist, educator, and Associate Chief at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He’s also one of the most thoughtful voices when it comes to guiding the next generation of physicians. Not just in clinical medicine, but in career strategy, mentorship, and personal growth. In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker sits…

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Elon Musk, US vs. China, & The Art of War 1:21:02

1M ago1:21:02

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In this comprehensive episode, industry expert Sandy Munro discusses key issues affecting America today, from tariffs and the automotive supply chain to the critical state of U.S. manufacturing and defense capabilities. The conversation touches on the strategic thinking needed for the U.S. to regain its manufacturing prowess, Elon Musk's impact on …

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Mary Kathryn Poole on How Economic Assistance Models Impact Food Security & Diet 21:33

1M ago21:33

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor Rob Lott interviews Mary Kathryn Poole of Harvard University to discuss her recent paper that breaks down and compares economic assistance models on food security and diet quality. Order the April 2025 issue of Health Affairs. Currently, more than 70 …

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Episode 3: Substance Use in the Media 51:53

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the powerful influence media has on public perception of substance use disorders. Joined by Emmy-winning executive producer Peter Reiss and communications expert Jason Roth, they examine how film, television, and news coverage shape our understanding …

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Jeffrey Lacker 53:20

1M ago53:20

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Former Richmond Fed president Jeffrey Lacker, a member of the Shadow Open Market Committee, on tariffs and the inflationary hangover; Pres. Trump vs. Fed Chair Powell; and the peculiarities of post-Covid economic life.By Roben Farzad

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2020 Vs. 2025: What's Different and the Same in Health Policy - Our 200th Episode! 14:24

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Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter. Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Deputy Editor Jessica Bylander to the program to celebrate the 200th episode of Health Affairs This Week and take a look back at the health care world of 2020 and see what has changed in terms of COVID-19, vaccinations, telehealth, and more. Health Aff…

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Former Epic Doctor Says the System Is Designed to Fail Physicians 32:32

1M ago32:32

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Dr. Craig Joseph is a pediatrician, informaticist, and the Chief Medical Officer at Nordic Global. He’s also the author of Designing for Health and a former Epic employee, with decades of experience at the intersection of clinical care and health IT. On this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker talks with Craig about what’s actually broken in…

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ICYMI 52:49

1M ago52:49

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In case you missed it: highlights from recent shows. Mudlarking on the River Thames; raising chickens in a Virginia backyard; and a Full Disclosure first -- a journo who I admire, Mo News's Mosheh Oinounou, interviews me about nervous markets and the economy.By Roben Farzad

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Episode #198 Health Benefits Done the Right Way with Chelsea Ryckis, Founder and President, Ethos Benefits 53:22

1M ago53:22

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Chelsea Ryckis is the award winning founder and president of Ethos Benefits, a firm dedicated to advancing health insurance strategies for employers nationwide. Their approach effectively eliminates fraud, waste and abuse from employer healthcare plans while increasing savings for both employers and their employees. Chelsea is the co-host of the Et…