Benefits Insider

The government doesn't just have a front-row seat to the healthcare crisis -- it helped build it. In this episode, Chris Hamilton makes the case for what Washington must do next: break up the vertical ownership, remove the conflicts of interest, and open the market to real competition. No fluff, no politics...just the fix.

The U.S. healthcare system is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Macro Aggressions, Chris Hamilton joins Charlie Robinson to break down why healthcare costs keep rising and what businesses can do to take back control.

What you'll learn in this episode:
✅ The hidden conflicts of interest driving up healthcare costs
✅ How insurance companies & hospitals profit while employers overpay
✅ The real impact of Medicare and how it shifts costs to businesses
✅ Proven strategies to cut costs without cutting employee benefits

💡 If you're a business owner, HR leader, or just frustrated with the system, this episode is a must-listen. It’s time to rethink healthcare.

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Benefits Insider Episode 26:Did you know that hospitals aren’t in-network to help you save money—but to help insurance companies sell their products? The truth is, hospitals accept lower payments from Medicare and Medicaid, but they make up for it by overcharging employer-sponsored plans. And guess who benefits? Insurance companies.By keeping hospitals in-network, insurers can negotiate steep discounts—but only on inflated prices. It’s a massive conflict of interest that keeps costs high for businesses and employees while giving the illusion of savings.In this video, we break down:✅ Why hospitals play along with insurers✅ How Medicare’s low reimbursements drive up employer healthcare costs✅ Why “in-network” doesn’t always mean cheaper care✅ What employers can do to take back control💡 It’s time to rethink the way we buy healthcare and stop playing into a broken system. Watch now to learn how to break free!#Healthcare #HealthInsurance #EmployeeBenefits #CostSavings #HospitalBilling #InsuranceIndustry #MedicareGet free help from me here:https://linktr.ee/chrishamiltontx

In this episode I share my experience almost missing my chance at removing Melanoma early. This could have been a catastrophic result for me and my family. Listen up to learn more. Get all my free info here: https://linktr.ee/chrishamiltontx

In this episode we dig into the current problems facing the employer mandate under the affordable care act. Attorney David LeFevre walks us through his current case and what his research has uncovered. #cfo #ceo #podcast #employeebenefits

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In the episode we cover why ignoring your employee benefits could be why your competition is winning. You need to take the control back now.

Do you think prescriptions are not a major expense in your health insurance plan? Well, think again. They are full of conflicts of interest and one of the most profitable divisions in the health carriers business. So what can you do? I'll walk you through 3 of the main ways you can protect yourself from these conflicts of interest.

Open enrollment meetings are no longer effective. You're employees aren't even listening most of the time. We've found a there is a new modern approach to help change the perception of what your benefits package actually offers. The last thing you want is to spend millions on benefits that your employees don't feel are valuable.

In this episode we will cover how to make progress towards a better benefits program for your company and the employees you need to keep growing. We look at level funding and HRAs.