Why are so many Americans harmed or misdiagnosed by the very system that’s supposed to help them?Patient advocate Helene M. Epstein joins ShiftShapers to reveal the root causes—and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

Learn how new high-performance networks focus on total value—not just discounts—to keep members healthier and costs down.

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with David Contorno, president and founder of ePowered Benefits, we go beyond the strategies and structures of health plan design — diving into the real-life struggles that are shaping smarter, more compassionate solutions.

Through stories, data, and first-hand insights, David Contorno lays out the “shifting structures” that are changing how employers, brokers, and providers think about benefits.

Drug prices in the U.S. are out of control. Is Trump’s executive order the fix—or just political theater? Tiffany Ryder joins David Saltzman to unpack what’s really going on and how it could reshape the health care system.

Dr. Arshad breaks down the benefits, challenges, and potential of a direct pay approach — offering insights into a future where patients and providers interact more freely, transparently, and affordably.

Paula Muto shares her perspective on the inefficiencies in the current healthcare system, comparing buying health insurance to renting an apartment, and advocates for a direct pay model to improve the situation.

As rural and underserved communities lose access to local pharmacies, millions are left without a vital link in the healthcare chain.