The Modern TPA - Tech when you need it, people when you don't.  

In episode 56 of Self-Funded with Spencer, I sit down with the CEO of HealthSmart, Craig Julien.  Craig is a fascinating person, being an avid Triathlete, Mountain Climber, and a World Record Skydiver, while also running a very successful Third Party Administrator.  

Throughout his career, Craig has always been willing to raise his hand to take on more responsibility, or a new opportunity, even moving to India for a few years to run a company.  

I have sat down with numerous Founders and CEO's, and Craig's story is right up there with the best of them.  

0:00 Intro Clip 

0:33 Opening Credits 

0:41 Craig's Backstory & Career 

8:45 Sponsors 

9:35 Triathlons, Mountain Climbing & Skydiving 

18:30 What is a TPA 

24:16 Applying Tech to the TPA world 

28:02 Tech + People = Enablement 

31:55 Direct Primary Care/Virtual Primary Care 

36:52 The HealthSmart Solution 

43:55 TPA Trends 

47:00 Behavioral Economics 

52:04 Big Picture Healthcare Trends 

58:00 Closing Thoughts from Craig