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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 58 MIN

Why Healthcare is So Expensive in Idaho with Drew Hobby

from The Ranch Podcast · host Matt Todd

Drew Hobby is an executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Blue Cross of Idaho and came on to start the conversation around the question everyone is asking: why is healthcare so expensive in the US? He recently made headlines for fighting back against an out-of -state medical provider system that came into Idaho and all but refused to engage state insurance plans and used a loophole that allowed them to bill at almost 10x the going rate for routine healthcare issues. Drew’s explanation and his wealth of knowledge around a system that has become all but impossible to understand is beyond valuable. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focused media. The Ranch Podcast is the premier source for long format interviews and information in the Treasure Valley and great state of Idaho. The Boise area is home to many counties and ways of life. It’s also home to many law enforcement agencies, like Ada County and Canyon county Sheriff offices, Idaho State Police, Eagle Police Department, Meridian Police Department, and many more. The school systems in the area are also quite diverse. Boise school district and West Ada School District, though right next to each other, are quite different. Ada County is also home to our state capital and many of our elected officials. The Ranch Podcast is shot just north of Eagle, Idaho. If you’re interested in producing a podcast or need content of any kind, please feel free to reach out to Matt at [email protected]

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Drew Hobby is an executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Blue Cross of Idaho and came on to start the conversation around the question everyone is asking: why is healthcare so expensive in the US? He recently made headlines for fighting back against an out-of -state medical provider system that came into Idaho and all but refused to engage state insurance plans and used a loophole that allowed them to bill at almost 10x the going rate for routine healthcare issues. Drew’s expla...

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