Relentless Health Value

INBW39: The Narcissism of Small Differences Is a Really Must-Know Concept When Attempting to Fix the Healthcare Industry

Jan 25, 2024

In this inbetweenisode of 'Relentlessly Seeking Value,' Stacey Richter discusses the concept of the 'Narcissism of Small Differences' and its implications for the American healthcare industry. Richter explores how minor disagreements can prevent collaboration among healthcare professionals who share the same overarching...

EP424: Five Things for Hospital System Execs to Get Real About in 2024, With Peter Hayes

Jan 18, 2024

In episode 424 of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter speaks with Peter Hayes about five critical topics hospital system executives must address in 2024. They discuss the implications of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the necessity for hospitals to become more administratively and technologically...

EP423: Maximizers and the “the Drugs Aren’t Covered” Schemes Employers Use to Save Money (or Not) on Pharmacy Benefits, With Joey Dizenhouse

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 423 of 'Relentless Health Value' features a conversation with Joey Dizenhouse about the tactics employed by PBMs and pharmacy benefit schemes to manage drug costs, often leading to misaligned incentives. Joey outlines how maximizer programs work, differentiating between spread and transparent models, and...

EP422: Some Indie Pharmacy Upshots That Surprised Me—and I Thought I Was Pretty in the Know, With Benjamin Jolley, PharmD

Jan 4, 2024

Episode 422: The Financial Struggles and Unexpected Insights of Independent Pharmacies with Benjamin Jolley

In this episode, Stacey Richter interviews Benjamin Jolley, a multi-generational pharmacy leader and consultant, who discusses the financial challenges faced by independent pharmacies. Jolley reveals that a...