Topics:

Concierge Support
Cost Management
Price Transparency
Network Optimization
Medical Bill Review
Reference Based Pricing
Level Funding
Third Party Administrator (TPA)

In this episode, Michael introduces you to Keith Lemer, CEO of WellNet Healthcare. Join us as we discuss how WellNet Healthcare provides employers with an entrepreneurial approach to reducing health care costs and a platform to proactively manage their healthcare expense just like any other expense in their business.
Here’s a glance at what we discuss in this episode:

Keith’s entrepreneurial/healthcare experience and his career evolution that led to WellNet
Keith’s take on what is wrong with our healthcare delivery system and why cost continues to rise
How WellNet’s provides employers with a “crawl, walk & run” approach to drive the level of cost savings that an employer wants to achieve
WellNet’s ability to educate, incentivize and reward employees for accessing lower-cost health care services that provide network optimization
How WellNet drives 66% of employees to engage with their concierge team to shop for lower cost options in the network
WellNet’s method to determine quality of physician and facilities and how this compares to traditional TPA/carrier tools to measure cost and quality
How WellNet incorporates medical bill review to identify unreasonable charges and recover savings for employers
WellNet’s process for implementing reference-based pricing programs and how their concierge team plays a key role in minimizing disruption and balance billing
Why level funding products are advantageous for smaller employers or employers preparing to transition to a self-funded platform
What questions employers should be asking of their Broker/Consultant at renewal
WellNet is vendor agnostic and an open source platform with the ability to integrate with various point solutions
How WellNet simplifies the consumer experience and provides touch points throughout the patient journey
WellNet uniquely offers a stand-alone pharmacy benefit carve-outs and disease management plans direct to employers
WellNet’s fee structure and performance guarantees
An example where WellNet delivered over $4 million in...

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