Revolutionizing Healthcare Management in Business - with Donovan Pyle lUMP 66

Donovan Pyle speaks about the hidden realities of the U.S. healthcare system and why employer healthcare costs continue to rise. They explore the history of health insurance, the role of brokers and insurers, and why nearly 25% of healthcare spending is wasted, costing employers thousands of dollars per employee each year. Donovan explains why healthcare should be treated like a managed supply chain, not a fixed expense, and how 5% of employees drive nearly 50% of healthcare costs. The discussion highlights the importance of unbiased healthcare consulting, smarter healthcare management, employee engagement, and understanding price variation across regions. The episode also dives into insights from Donovan’s book, “Fixing Healthcare,” offering executives practical strategies to regain control, reduce waste, and improve employee health outcomes—without relying on government intervention. Perfect for business owners, HR leaders, executives, and employers looking to lower healthcare costs while delivering better benefits. ➤CHAPTERS Perfect for business owners, HR leaders, executives, and employers looking to lower healthcare costs while delivering better benefits. ➤CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Challenges 01:34 Understanding Healthcare Spending and Waste 04:25 The History of Health Insurance 07:20 The Role of Brokers and Insurers 09:28 Utilization of Healthcare Benefits 11:49 Managing Healthcare as a Supply Chain 14:03 Price Variance in Healthcare 15:29 The Importance of P&L in Healthcare Decisions 17:39 Safeguards Against Discrimination in Hiring 19:16 Consulting for Better Healthcare Management 20:39 The Importance of Employee Feedback 23:06 The Impact of COVID on Communication 25:13 Donovan's Journey into Healthcare Consulting 30:14 Overview of 'Fixing Healthcare' Book 31:59 Resources for Executives and Employees 32:45 Final Thoughts and Golden Nuggets ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: @unshellingmedicine ➤ EPISODE LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanpyle/ https://donovanpyle.com/book/ https://www.facebook.com/YagerTraining https://stan.store/AdMelioraHealth/p/new-manifestation-journal https://stan.store/AdMelioraHealth/p/2025-goal-planner-m5szxb93 ➤ FOLLOW US ON UNSHELLING MEDICINE PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin.com/altruistic-scribe Tiktok.com/@altruisticscribeco_ Tiktok.com/@admeliorahealth Tiktok.com/@unshellingmedicine Linkedin.com/idongesit-obeya/ Facebook.com/unshellingmedicinepodcast Instagram.com/altruisticscribeco/ Instagram.com/unshellingmedicinepodcast ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: Spotify.com/show/unshellingmedicine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshelling-medicine ➤ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ ➤ WEBSITE: https://altruisticscribeco.com