
Relocalizing Health with Dave Chase Problem Solvers, Not Just Brokers: Josh Butler’s Mission to Fix Healthcare
Welcome to the 11th episode of Relocalizing Health, where we dive deep into how communities are reclaiming their local healthcare systems from extraction and inefficiency. This week, host Dave Chase is joined by Josh Butler, a benefit advisor based in Amarillo, Texas, who has been at the forefront of transformative change in his region.
Instead of telling a story from a neat conclusion, we’ll journey into the "messy middle", where real progress and real challenges coexist. Josh Butler shares his pivotal moments, including a powerful story about helping a truck driver finally receive surgical care after ten years of suffering due to unaffordable deductibles. Inspired by the Health Rosetta movement, Josh transitioned from selling traditional insurance to building innovative, local solutions through the High Plains Health Plan.
Listen in as we unpack the obstacles, breakthroughs, and the human impact of reimagining health benefits, where employers, clinicians, and advisors work together to create plans focused on accessibility, affordability, and genuine care. Whether you’re an employer, civic leader, or just someone passionate about change, this episode reveals what’s possible when communities take ownership of their healthcare dollars and destinies.
Join us for a compelling conversation about restoring the American dream, one local health system at a time.
Timestamps:
00:00 "Relocalizing Healthcare Transformation"
03:30 Health Insurance Broker Challenges
08:29 "Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Collaboration"
12:27 "Joining Health Rosetta: My Journey"
13:25 "Growth, Learning, and Overcoming Fear"
19:21 Physicians Prioritize Patients Over Profit
21:52 Healthcare Industry Resistance to Change
25:53 Choosing Partners Carefully
28:17 "High Plains Health Plan Benefits"
32:52 Brokerage Expansion and Partnerships
35:15 Establishing a Financial Baseline
39:21 Restoring the American Dream
41:27 "Transforming Healthcare with Passion"
Learn More:
RosettaFest 2025 - https://rosettafest.org/
Health Rosetta - http://healthrosetta.org/
Nautilus - https://www.nautilushealth.org/
Kynexions - https://kynexions.com/
Dave Chase - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedave/
Podcast Website - https://relocalizinghealth.com/
