INBW45: Extremely Actionable Themes That We Covered Throughout 2025

Dec 31, 2025

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In this Part 2 episode of 'Relentlessly Seeking Value,' host Stacey Richter recaps the prominent themes 4 and 5 from 2025. The focus is on two major themes: the lack of transparency in data access leading to overspending and the necessity of shifting from volume-based to value-based purchasing in healthcare.

The discussion includes insights from numerous healthcare professionals and case examples to underscore these vital themes affecting both patients and providers.

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03:30 Theme 4: lack of transparency and data access.

04:46 Clip of Elizabeth Mitchell from EP436.

07:07 Is there a tipping point finally coming regarding transparency?

08:58 Why and how siloed data is also part of this transparency issue.

11:37 How opaque pricing leads to more opaque pricing.

13:21 The need for transparency around ownership and what that looks like in healthcare.

14:06 Theme 5: the need to shift purchasing from discounts/volume to value.

14:52 Clip of Mark Cuban from EP488.

16:35 Clip of Sarah Emond from EP494.

17:02 How pricing transparency can eliminate the need for rebates and prior authorizations.

18:30 Why healthcare needs a demand curve.

22:09 Shows covered in 2025 that touched on other timely ideas.