Description: On this episode of Impact Healthcare, Lester connects with James Stines, President and Managing Partner at HAUSER. Over the past 15 years, HAUSER has grown into the largest independent broker exclusively serving private equity firms and their subsidiaries. James describes his experience in the private equity space and provides several examples of the cost savings his clients have realized using his strategies. He also gives actionable tips to both employers and advisors looking to achieve similar success.  

Show Notes: Welcome to Impact Healthcare! James starts with a brief introduction of himself, his experience, as well as his current business (1:05). He begins describing his unique experience in combining self-funded health benefits with the private equity space (4:22) and detail some of his strategies with clients (9:30). Lester and James discuss how the highest quality of care usually amounts to the lowest cost (14:18) and how that improves employee recruitment and retention (16:20). They also touch on the increasing price of prescription drugs and James’ strategies for mitigating rising costs (21:31), as well as the importance of data to any employer’s health plan. Lastly, James shares a bit of advice for employers looking to save on their healthcare expense (36:30).