The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast Ending the 30-Year Heist of Stolen Income From the Working Middle Class | Health Rosetta Co-Founder and CEO Dave Chase
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Aug 19, 2024 In this discussion, Dave Chase, co-founder and CEO of Health Rosetta, delves into innovative models for transforming healthcare. He champions community-owned health plans, highlighting their potential to cut costs, enhance care, and promote well-being. Chase critiques the current employer-tied system and shares insights on the financial burdens faced by the middle class. He advocates for direct primary care and community investments to improve overall health outcomes, while also addressing clinician burnout and the need for fresh approaches within the industry.
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Community Owned Health Plans (COHPs)
- Community-owned health plans (COHPs) aim to shift healthcare control back to communities.
- These plans can be place-based or represent groups like unions, offering localized control.
Traditional Health Plan Components and Dysfunctions
- Traditional health plans have components like risk-bearing, negotiation, and primary care.
- However, current systems often misalign incentives, leading to profiteering and administrative bloat.
Rosen Hotels' Success with COHP
- Rosen Hotels saved $540 million by implementing a COHP, redirecting savings to employee education and community programs.
- This "health-resetted dividend" funded college educations and reduced crime rates significantly.