Voices of Self Funding

Join in on the conversation with host Ramesh Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder of zakipoint Health, as he interviews key self-funding experts and dives deep into impactful topics and perspectives surrounding the self-funding industry.Make sure you continue to tune in to hear unparalleled perspectives in each upcoming episode! We will cover a diverse mix of topics ranging from the challenges that TPAs face, price transparency, competitive implications,and more.

Voices of Self Funding is a business podcast hosted by hcaainfo, with 55 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.

hcaainfo hosts Voices of Self Funding, a business show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #56

  Episode 48 Stop-Loss Beyond the Policy: Why Partnership Matters More Than Price

  Aug 6, 202622 min

  What separates a great stop-loss partner from an average one? According to Joe Dore, President and CEO of USBenefits , it's not just pricing; it's proactive collaboration. In this episode of Voices of Self-Funding, Joe joins host Tom Testa to share how early intervention, strategic partnerships, and a consultative approach can help employers avoid costly surprises, reduce high-dollar claims, and make smarter decisions in an increasingly challenging healthcare environment. For more information on stop-loss coverage and other self-funding topics, visit www.hcaa.org. This episode is sponsored by zakipoint Health .

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  Episode #54

  Voices of TPA Summit: Nick Glimcher Primebody & Blue Genes Labs

  Jul 20, 20263 min

  Tom sits down with Nick to tease his upcoming TPA Summit session: Ending Rx Guesswork -- And Yes This Impacts GLP-1s

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  Episode #53

  Voices of TPA Summit: David Keisner, Stephens Rx

  Jul 20, 20262 min

  Tom sits down with David to tease his upcoming panel participation in a TPA Summit session: Rewiring PBM Contracts for True Alignment

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  Episode #51

  Episode 47 How AI Agents are Transforming Payment Integrity

  Jun 15, 202629 min

  In this episode of Voices of Self-Funding, host Tom Testa sits down with Angel Onuoha, co-founder and CEO of Avelis Health, for a deep dive into how AI agents are reshaping payment integrity, claims auditing, and healthcare cost management. Inspired by his own experience navigating inflated medical bills after multiple knee surgeries, Angel set out to tackle one of healthcare’s biggest hidden problems: payment errors and billing complexity. The conversation explores how Avelis is using AI agents to transform summary plan documents into auditable claim rules, identify overpayments in real time, and even deploy voice AI to communicate directly with providers about denied or recouped claims. Angel also unpacks why generic large language models can be dangerous in healthcare workflows, the importance of explainability and auditability in AI systems, and how organizations must rethink PHI security, access controls, and trust when deploying AI at scale. Angel shares his perspective on why today’s payment integrity ecosystem suffers from misaligned incentives — and why AI may finally give TPAs and self-funded employers the tools to proactively reduce waste without adding administrative burden. If you want to understand where AI in healthcare is moving beyond hype and into real operational impact, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This episode is sponsored by zakipoint Health .

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  Episode #50

  Episode 46 Secrets of saving and delivering a good healthcare experience on a self-funded plan

  Apr 29, 202643 min

  Are you tired of the "lazy way" to cut healthcare costs—just increasing deductibles and co-pays? In this episode, we’re talking to someone who calls that approach what it is: the definition of insanity. Host Ramesh Kumar welcomes Adam V. Russo, Esq.—co-founder and visionary of The Phia Group, LLC, an innovative cost containment leader and attorney who represents employers and plan fiduciaries across the U.S. Adam is here to break down the secrets of delivering a great healthcare experience on a self-funded plan. You'll learn: Why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is being called the "best" plan design choice for both employee retention and health, with studies showing a 13% reduction in overall claim spend in the first year. How Adam's company, a successful self-funded employer, leveraged DPC to personally circumvent a $6,000 to $10,000 ER bill for just $80 a month. The critical need for a complete employee mindset shift and a five-year education plan to truly win at cost management. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on why increasing cost-sharing measures has failed, and how DPC offers a path to long-term success. Tune in now! This episode is sponsored by zakipoint Health .

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