Join us for another amazing episode of Bending the Trend hosted by Norm Volsky, this week I sit down with Niko Caparisos, founder of community-owned health plans, reveals the inside scoop on how strategic vendor choices and streamlined management can slash costs and boost member experience.

This episode exposes how small changes in setup—like choosing the right PBMs —can save your organization millions without sacrificing quality. Imagine transforming your healthcare spend with proven frameworks that prioritize quiet efficiency and flexible vendor engagement. Niko shares tangible results: from lowering pharmacy costs by structuring better PBM relationships to creating health plans so intuitive members barely notice they're using them. You'll discover specific vendors like Covet Health and Angle Health that stand out in their ability to deliver cost-effective solutions—plus the insider tactics for building scalable, reliable health plans that anticipate and solve issues before they escalate. Beyond numbers, you'll learn how a thoughtful, integrated approach to member education and tech development can double down on savings. Niko discusses the current gaps in healthcare tech—like the lack of seamless, embedded advocacy tools—and invites entrepreneurs to tackle this opportunity head-on. 

“This industry is in flux all the time.” We all know solutions are a moving target so let’s talk RESULTS TODAY! Niko shares some of his favorite solutions moving the needle: 

-Covet Health
-Angle Health
-Caprx
-Makorx 

Niko Caparisos is the founder of community-owned health plans, known for his innovative restructuring of health benefits to maximize cost savings and member value Ready to rethink healthcare from the ground up? Hit play and subscribe to join us for a conversation! 

📉  Cost Savings: Learn how strategic vendor choices can slash costs.
🤝 Vendor Engagement: Discover the power of flexible vendor relationships.
💡 Innovative Frameworks: Implement proven frameworks for efficiency.
🏥 Member Experience: Create intuitive health plans that members love.
🚀 Tech Opportunities: Explore gaps in healthcare tech for new solutions.

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