Moving to Value Unscripted

Rewiring Healthcare Incentives with ICHRAs (feat. Chris Ellis)

Are we approaching the "401(k) moment" of health insurance? We're joined by Chris Ellis, co-founder and CEO of Thatch, a platform that helps employers offer personalized healthcare experiences to employees using Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) . Ellis explains how his team of fintech veterans is leveraging ICHRAs to decouple benefits from the employer-chosen model, allowing employees to use tax-free stipends to purchase plans that fit their lives. By making coverage personal rather than corporate, Thatch is shifting the industry's focus from short-term ROI to long-term prevention and healthcare portability. When individuals have the power to choose, Ellis notes, local health systems can finally compete on quality and efficiency through curated care pathways, finally creating a substrate for the high-value, cost-effective healthcare outcomes the industry has long promised. ________ Sign up for our email list. [https://www.movingtovalue.org/community] Thank you to our members [https://www.movingtovalue.org/supporters] who make our work possible! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Moving to Value Alliance relies on generous supporters to advance our mission of creating a value-based healthcare ecosystem with high-quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost for plan sponsors and their members. Get involved at movingtovalue.org/membership [http://movingtovalue.org/membership].

A Holistic Approach to Health Equity (feat. Chantel Jackson)

What does healthcare look like when a community-centered approach takes the lead? New York State Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, a licensed social worker representing New York’s 79th District, joins us to discuss increasing access to and trust in healthcare services. With a background in New York City public schools, Assembly Member Jackson brings a unique, holistic perspective to the legislature, recognizing that health is inextricably linked to social and emotional well-being. She advocates for an "all of the above" approach to reform, addressing everything from noise pollution to neighborhood safety to food insecurity to financial literacy. Together, we unpack the stark realities of health disparities in the Bronx and around the country, and discuss how legislators and industry leaders can create meaningful change. ________ Sign up for our email list [https://www.movingtovalue.org/community]. Thank you to our members [https://www.movingtovalue.org/supporters] who make our work possible! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Moving to Value Alliance relies on generous supporters to advance our mission of creating a value-based healthcare ecosystem with high-quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost for plan sponsors and their members. Get involved at movingtovalue.org/membership [http://movingtovalue.org/membership].

Fixing Healthcare Spending w/ Donovan Pyle

Healthcare is the second or third largest expense of most employers. As costs continue to rise, hidden incentives, legacy brokerage models and lack of transparency keep employers stuck in the same expensive cycle. Donovan Pyle, CEO of Health Compass Consulting, offers a sharp diagnosis of the barriers employers face in reforming this system, as well as the strategies employers can put in play to get more value from their healthcare spending. Drawing on insights from his new book, Fixing Healthcare: How Executives Can Save Their People, Their Business, and the Economy, Donovan maps out what it takes to flip the script: building a value-driven benefits strategy, eliminating waste and improving outcomes. Join us for a candid, practical conversation on how employers can drive real change in healthcare. ————————————  Find all episodes of Moving to Value Unscripted here⁠⁠ [https://www.movingtovalue.org/podcast]. | Sign up for our email list here [https://www.movingtovalue.org/community]. Thank you to our MTVA Trade Members and Ally Members [https://www.movingtovalue.org/supporters] whose support helps make this podcast possible!   As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on support from our grassroots network to advance our mission. Get involved at movingtovalue.org/membership [https://www.movingtovalue.org/membership].

Building Sustainable Rural Care w/ Brock Slabach

Rural healthcare is in crisis, and few people understand the stakes better than the National Rural Health Association’s Brock Slabach [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-slabach-596a291/]. In this episode, Slabach cuts through the noise to explain why many rural hospitals are struggling and where real solutions are taking shape. He breaks down the core pressures facing rural providers — thin margins, stretched workforce, volatile policy — and makes a compelling case for why value-based care isn’t optional anymore. Slabach highlights the programs that are moving the needle, the partnerships that matter and the operational shifts leaders can make now to help their organizations thrive. The conversation also surfaces a bigger truth — rural health isn’t a side issue. It’s a systemwide warning sign. Join us as we pull rural healthcare from the margins into the center of the value based care conversation. ———————————— Find all episodes of Moving to Value Unscripted here⁠⁠ [https://www.movingtovalue.org/podcast]. | Sign up for our email list here [https://www.movingtovalue.org/community]. Thank you to our MTVA Trade Members and Ally Members [https://www.movingtovalue.org/supporters] whose support helps make this podcast possible!   As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on support from our grassroots network to advance our mission of creating a value-based health system with high-quality patient outcomes at a reasonable cost. For more information and to join us, visit movingtovalue.org/membership [https://www.movingtovalue.org/membership].

Health Systems at a Crossroads Webinar (Part 2)

This is part two of our Health Systems at a Crossroads webinar. Click here to catch part one [https://www.movingtovalue.org/podcast/episode/1a9e2bbf/health-systems-at-a-crossroads-webinar-part-1], or find it earlier in our podcast feed. Join us as we discuss a vision for value-based care and practical steps to challenge the status quo. With special guests: * Mark Gwynne, Chief Value Officer, UNC Health * Jeffrey Hogan, President, Upside Health Advisors * Blair Childs, President and CEO, Childs Associates LLC Moderated by Marion Couch, IntoValue Inc. Co-Founder and CEO, Guidehealth Executive Advisory Board Chair and CMO and Duke University School of Medicine Adjunct Professor. ———————————— All episodes of MTVA Unscripted can be found⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠ [https://www.movingtovalue.org/podcast]. | Sign up for our email list here [https://www.movingtovalue.org/community]. Thank you to our MTVA Trade Members and Ally Members [https://www.movingtovalue.org/supporters] whose support helps make this podcast possible!   As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on support from our grassroots network to advance our mission of creating a value-based health system with high-quality patient outcomes at a reasonable cost. For more information and to join us, visit our website: https://www.movingtovalue.org/membership [https://www.movingtovalue.org/membership].