Ep #81: A HIT-chat with Kirk Czonstka // SVP of Strategic Alliances @ Garner Health

We're diving into the intersection of transparency laws in healthcare and the power of AI to analyze and act on all that data. Garner is a game-changing search tool that helps employees evaluate provider performance before selecting a doctor for any medical procedure.What’s really striking is the huge price variation for common services within the same geography. For example, we take a look at the cost of a colonoscopy in New York City, which can range from as low as $300 to nearly $10,000—yes, that's a 30x difference! And this isn't just a one-off example. Garner has access to nearly 75% of all healthcare data, revealing that the average procedure can vary by up to 800% in price among providers in the same city.If you’re looking to help steer your employees toward doctors who aren’t inflating your plan’s costs, this episode is a must-watch! Tune in Tuesday to learn everything you need to know about this incredible tool. A big thank you to Kirk Czonstka and Garner Health for the insightful conversation!About the Show:The H.I.T. Podcast (Powered by Montage Insurance Solutions): A thought leader in the space, curating the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive.Find out more here: www.hitpodcast.comSpecial thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: TruHu AND Excel Health PlansThank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kingdom Legacy Benefits (KLB) AND Cigna