Why Are Employers Still Paying for a Broken Healthcare System

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, Vivek sits down with Ben John, VP of Sales and Partnerships at Self Fund Health, to dive deep into the complexities and opportunities of self-funded healthcare. Together, they explore why chaos is so prevalent in benefits purchasing, the critical role of partnerships, and what it really takes for employers to take control and drive meaningful change in their health plans. Ben John shares insights on the journey from confusion to clarity, the challenges of changing behavior in the workplace, and why real leadership buy-in is essential for success. Whether you’re an advisor, employer, or just curious about the healthcare revolution, this is an episode packed with candid advice, hard truths, and a vision for a better, more transparent future in healthcare.Timestamps:00:00 Shift from fully insured to self-funded04:06 Understanding healthcare cost drivers07:35 Employer leadership and cost savings strategy13:11 Leadership buy-in for successful change15:00 Improving healthcare with transparency18:54 Appreciation and spreading educationThe Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickksTopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”