Show Notes
The Middleman's Cut: Unpacking the Role of Middlemen in Healthcare Who’s really looking out for employers and patients when it comes to healthcare costs?
In this episode of Full Disclosure, hosts Chris Estep and Andy Rodriguez sit down with healthcare expert and author Steve Ditto to discuss his book, The Middleman’s Cut, and the often-overlooked role middlemen play in driving healthcare costs.
Steve shares his personal experiences navigating the healthcare system and explains why employers need to take a closer look at their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts, understand their fiduciary responsibilities, and demand greater transparency and accountability from their healthcare partners.
The conversation explores the importance of working with unconflicted advisors, the hidden complexities within healthcare agreements, and how Steve’s Contract X-ray tool can help employers identify problematic contract terms and make more informed decisions.
Whether you’re an employer, broker, benefits advisor, or simply someone looking to better understand where healthcare dollars go, this episode offers valuable insights into challenging the status quo and taking a more informed approach to healthcare.
Because you don’t need all the answers, but you do need visibility.
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