How Transparent Imaging Savings Built Trust and Changed Public Sector Healthcare

Welcome to another episode of Relocalizing Health. Today, we explore how something as simple as rethinking medical imaging can spark a transformation in employer-sponsored healthcare, creating real wins for employees, employers, and communities alike. Host Dave Chase is joined by Dr. Cristin A. Dickerson, a radiologist and founder of Green Imaging, whose innovative approach has brought bundled transparent pricing to imaging services in thousands of communities across America.Together, they discuss why imaging is often the first and most powerful step for organizations seeking to take control of their healthcare spending, breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated patients, from lengthy authorizations to surprise bills. You’ll hear real-world stories of school districts, cities, and counties that have saved millions, improved employee access to care, and even turned health plan savings into raises for their staff.Dr. Cristin A. Dickerson shares how building trust, local partnerships, and simple processes can empower even the most change-averse organizations to take meaningful action. If you’ve ever wondered how health plan innovation really happens or what it takes to move from frustration to affordable, accessible care, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 Decision-making in public health plans05:26 Imaging as a crucial first step06:56 Partnering with Imaging Centers13:11 Barriers to accessing healthcare15:49 Getting Brevard County's Approval17:11 Improving radiology authorization process22:45 Changing Health Plans Off-Cycle25:31 Targeting healthcare decision-making29:39 Hospital billing and negotiation challenges31:57 Credit unions and hospital practices36:22 Discussing the Health Reset Dividend38:47 Affordable healthcare access benefits41:18 Closing and sign-offLearn More:RosettaFest 2026 - https://rosettafest.org/Health Rosetta - http://healthrosetta.org/Nautilus - https://www.nautilushealth.org/Kynexions - https://kynexions.com/ Dave Chase - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedave/Podcast Website - https://relocalizinghealth.com/