Aya Care with Chanddeep Madaan | E362

In this episode, Jason Pereira interviews Chanddeep Madaan, the CEO and founder of Aya Care, a health spending account provider in Canada. The discussion focuses on Aya Care's mission to remove financial barriers for accessing health and wellness services. Madan explains how Aya Care uses technology to streamline the process, reducing the hassle of reimbursement, and enabling employees to utilize health spending accounts easily. They also explore the economic impact of traditional insurance versus the flexibility offered by Aya Care's solution. Episode Highlights: 00:09: Introduction of the episode featuring Chanddeep Madaan, discussing his company Aya Care and its role in health spending account management. 00:46: Chanddeep Madaan expresses gratitude for being invited to the podcast. 00:51: Madan shares the inspiration and mission behind starting Aya Care, highlighting financial barriers in accessing health services in Canada. 02:32: Jason Pereira aims to understand out-of-pocket expenses in existing health plans versus health spending accounts. 02:49: A breakdown of out-of-pocket expenses, including dental, vision, and the non-coverage areas such as fertility and mental health services. 06:32: Benefits of health spending accounts in Canada compared to similar models in the United States. 07:31: Madan critiques bloat in healthcare administration costs and positions Aya Care as a cost-effective alternative. 08:29: Pereira and Madan discuss the feasibility of Aya Care's solution being adopted by traditional insurance companies. 09:17: Aya Care introduces Visa cards for direct health service payments, reducing financial strain on employees. 11:58: Madan outlines different reimbursement experiences between traditional insurance, HSAs, and Aya Care's innovative solution. 15:48: Pereira elaborates on employer attitudes and cost-control mechanisms in traditional vs. new-age health spending. 21:54: Examination of the employee-centric approach fostering healthier and more productive workforces. 25:10: Challenges and technological advancements in health spending account claims adjudication discussed. Key Points: Aya Care aims to innovate by removing friction in health spending account processes, contrasting traditional methods. There is an emphasis on using AI to streamline the claims adjudicating process, making it instant and cost effective. Madaan focuses on creating customizable spending accounts tailored for specific needs, such as mental health and fertility. Tweetable Quotes: "Removing financial barriers to access health and wellness is our mission." - Chanddeep Madaan "Imagine submitting a claim in an app and getting approved before you close it." - Jason Pereira "Our process is too seamless, but that’s what innovation is about." - Chanddeep Madaan "Aligning people towards a common mission has been challenging yet rewarding." - Chanddeep Madaan Resources Mentioned: Facebook – Jason Pereira's Facebook LinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedIn Woodgate.com – Sponsor Podcast Editing https://ayacare.com/about-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmadaan/