Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare

Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a weekly pod cast where we take complicated healthcare topics and make them simple.Imagine…if you could stop feeling paralyzed with FEAR and FRUSTRATION, and instead be EMPOWERED to make Smart Healthcare decisions for you and your family?Get Savvy with your host Sandy Kibling, a healthcare professional changing how healthcare knowledge is shared. Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare

Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare is a education podcast hosted by Sandy Kibling, with 142 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sandy Kibling hosts Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare, a education show with 142 episodes published.

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  Episode 142: The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Navigating Healthcare

  Sep 3, 202628 min

  Send us Fan Mail Is the American healthcare system truly broken—or has it simply become too complex for patients and physicians to navigate? In this episode, Sandy Kibling talks with Dr. Terry Adirim, a board-certified pediatric emergency physician, physician executive, healthcare advisor, and author of The Prepared Patient: Your Guide to Surviving the Healthcare System . Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Adirim explains why patients face long waits, rushed appointments, confusing insurance rules, denied care, and mounting costs. You’ll learn how to prepare for medical appointments, find the right provider, understand the difference between an explanation of benefits and an actual bill, and advocate for yourself when a claim or charge doesn’t look right. Dr. Adirim also discusses the growth of concierge and direct-pay medicine, the pressures facing physicians, and why technology alone cannot repair the healthcare system. Her message is reassuring and direct: It’s not you—it’s the system. But becoming an informed and prepared patient can help you make better decisions for yourself and your family. 3 Key Takeaways: Preparation changes the patient experience. Decide what you need from an appointment, write down your questions, and bring an advocate when you’re receiving complicated or difficult information. Learn the language of health insurance. Understanding premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, networks, bills, and explanations of benefits helps you compare plans and avoid costly misunderstandings. You have the right to ask questions and challenge decisions. Request itemized bills, question incorrect charges, appeal denied claims, and speak up when you believe your care is urgent. Resources: Dr. Terry Adirim - Website The Prepared Patient - Book Playbook AI Partners Playbook AI Partners - Podcast Join Us September 23rd 2026 for - "AI, That’s Not What I Meant!" - Free Webinar Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare #podmatch Support the show

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  Episode 141: From Corporate to Nonprofit: Dan Cosgrove's Fight to Fix Broken Employee Healthcare

  Aug 31, 202632 min

  Send us Fan Mail Healthcare spending has climbed from roughly 5% of U.S. GDP in the 1960s to nearly 17% today, and for many employers it's become one of the largest, least predictable costs of running a business. Most business owners feel stuck: premiums keep climbing, the system is confusing, and it's hard to know whether there's any real alternative to just absorbing the increase every year. In this episode, Sandy talks with Dan Cosgrove, CEO of the nonprofit Better Benefits USA , about the structural incentives that keep healthcare costs high and what employers can actually do about it. Dan shares how he cut his own company's healthcare costs by $3,600 per employee while improving their benefits, walks through the tax code (Section 125) that makes preventative care programs possible, and breaks down real case studies — from a 35-person group that saved $312,000 to a strategy some larger employers use involving spousal coverage and marketplace subsidies. It's a practical, numbers-driven conversation for any employer or HR leader who suspects there's a better way to handle benefits but isn't sure where to start. 3 Key Takeaways Broker incentives can work against employers. Many brokers are paid by insurance companies, sometimes based on how much a client spends — which can misalign what gets recommended with what actually saves the client money. A specific tax code (Section 125) can lower costs for both sides. Preventative care programs built on this code can save employers around $600–700 per employee per year while giving employees benefits like free virtual healthcare, accident plans, blood panels, and prescriptions — plus a net pay increase from reduced taxable income. Reducing taxable income can unlock marketplace subsidies. For employees earning under the subsidy cliff (around $63,000), lowering their taxable income through these programs can qualify them for significantly cheaper marketplace health insurance — in one case study, cutting a 35-person group's costs by $312,000. Resources: BetterBenefitsUSA Playbook AI Partners Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

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  Episode 140: Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? The Hidden Mouth–Body Connection

  Aug 21, 202632 min

  Send us Fan Mail Could an infection in your mouth affect more than your teeth and gums—even when nothing hurts? In this episode of Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare , Sandy talks with Dr. Charles “Chuck” Reinertsen about the often-overlooked connection between dental health and whole-body health. Dr. Chuck explains why the absence of pain doesn’t necessarily mean your mouth is healthy and why dental and medical care should not be treated as entirely separate worlds. You’ll hear practical ways to become more proactive about your oral health, including getting a thorough dental examination, cleaning between your teeth, using disclosing tablets to identify missed bacteria, and asking your healthcare providers better questions. Dr. Chuck also discusses his book, Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? The Answer Is Right Under Your Nose , and shares a simple message for every family: caring for your mouth is an important part of caring for your entire body. 3 Key Takeaways No pain doesn’t automatically mean no problem. Some dental infections and gum disease can develop without an obvious toothache, making regular dental examinations important. Thorough cleaning takes more than a quick brushing. Cleaning between the teeth with floss, an interproximal brush, or directed water irrigation can help remove bacteria a toothbrush may miss. Dental and medical health should be discussed together. Ask your dentist and physician how your oral health may relate to your overall health, especially when managing ongoing medical concerns. Resources: The Dental Medical Convergence Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? Playbook AI Partners Playbook AI Partners Podcast Join Playbook AI Partners Membership Community - The Huddle FREE - September 2026 - 2 AI Live Sessions and One AI Training Camp - Click To Learn More Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

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  Episode 139: Beyond the Myths: What Hypnotherapy Really Does

  Aug 14, 202633 min

  Send us Fan Mail Hypnosis is often portrayed as mind control, manipulation, or entertainment—but clinical hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether says therapeutic hypnosis is something very different. Drawing from his personal experience with depression and anxiety and more than 16 years of professional work, Craig joins Sandy to explain how hypnotherapy helps people access emotional patterns beneath the conscious mind. In this conversation, Craig discusses the protective role of the subconscious, why past experiences may continue to influence present-day reactions, and how hypnotherapy may help people examine and change patterns connected to anxiety, fear, trauma, pain, and limiting beliefs. He also shares a powerful client story, addresses common misconceptions, and explains why hypnosis is intended to help people regain a sense of control—not surrender it. 3 Key Takeaways Hypnotherapy is not mind control. It uses focused relaxation and therapeutic techniques to help people explore subconscious patterns while remaining in control. The subconscious mind often develops protective responses from past experiences, but those responses may no longer be helpful in a person’s present life. Lasting change may require more than consciously understanding a problem; it can also involve addressing the emotional patterns and beliefs beneath it. Resources: CraigMeriwether - Website ReleaseThePast.com Playbook AI Partners Playbook AI Partners Podcast Support the show

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  Episode 138: More Than Memory: Navigating Dementia, Caregiving & the Road Ahead

  Aug 7, 202629 min

  Send us Fan Mail When dementia enters a family, it can change far more than memory—it can affect personality, judgment, independence, relationships, finances, and the lives of everyone providing care. In this episode, Sandy talks with licensed clinical social worker and Compassion Works founder Kay Adams, who brings more than 30 years of experience in geriatrics, hospice, palliative care, dementia, and caregiver support. Kay explains some of the early changes families should watch for, why getting an evaluation and diagnosis can be so important, and why planning ahead with advanced directives, education, and support can help families navigate what comes next. Kay also shares an important message for caregivers: you cannot—and should not—try to do this alone. From building a “care community” and asking for help early to preparing for changes before a crisis occurs. Kay offers practical guidance for families facing one of life’s most challenging journeys. She also discusses her work through CompassionWorks and her book Bedside Witness , which uses real-life caregiving stories to educate, encourage, and validate the often-unsung heroes caring for people living with dementia and other serious illnesses. Resources: Kay Adams Website Bedside Witness: Stories of Hope, Healing and Humanity Playbook AI Partners Playbook AI Partners - Podcast AI Tool Fit Check - Free Guide Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare Support the show

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