Relentless Health Value

Stacey Richter

Maternal Health

Healthcare Benefits

Healthcare Costs

Brokers

Self-Insurance

Rainier Valley Birth and Health Center

Cost Management

C-Suite Engagement

Employee Satisfaction

Generic Drugs

Value-Based Care

Health Outcomes

Narcissism Of Small Differences

Healthcare Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Self-Insured Employers

Consolidated Appropriations Act

Healthcare Financialization

Community Healthcare

American Healthcare Entrepreneurs and Execs you might want to know. Talking. Relentless Health Value is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Stacey Richter, a healthcare entrepreneur celebrating fifteen years in the business side of healthcare. This show is for leaders in pharma, devices, payers, providers, patient advocacy and healthcare business. It's for health industry innovators, entrepreneur... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	609	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NewsHealth & FitnessMedicineBusiness News

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EP487 (Part 2): Kevin Lyons Shares What He Learned in Detective Training That He Uses to Follow the Healthcare Dollar

In episode 487, part two, host Stacey Richter interviews Kevin Lyons, a former police detective and current Executive Director of the New Jersey State Police Benevolence Association about the application of detective skills to analyze healthcare spen... more

Yesterday • 14 min

EP487 (Part 1): A Former Police Detective Investigates the 3 Big Barriers to the Public Sector Getting Better Affordable Health Benefits, With Kevin Lyons

In Episode 487 of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter speaks with Kevin Lyons, a former police detective and current executive director at the New Jersey State Police Benevolence Association. They explore, in this two part episode, the signi... more

18 Sep 2025 • 30 min

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EP486: The Secrets to Operationalizing Direct Contracting From an OG, With Stan Schwartz, MD

In this episode of Relentless Health Value, host Stacey Richter sits down with Dr. Stan Schwartz, co-founder of ZERO.health, to explore the practical realities and benefits of direct contracting in healthcare.

Dr. Schwartz shares his journey from ... more

11 Sep 2025 • 38 min

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EP485: Imaging Costs 6% to 11% of Plan Sponsor Spend: How Direct Contracting Can Save Money and Improve Access, With Cristin Dickerson, MD

In episode 485, Stacey Richter interviews Dr. Cristin Dickerson on the topic of direct contracting for imaging services. They discuss the high costs of imaging, which can account for 6-11% of a plan sponsor’s healthcare spend. The episode covers the ... more

4 Sep 2025 • 33 min

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Recent Guests

Kevin Lyons

Former police detective and current executive director of law enforcement labor employee benefits

New Jersey State PBA

Episode: EP487 (Part 1): A Former Police Detective Investigates the 3 Big Barriers to the Public Sector Getting Better Affordable Health Benefits, With Kevin Lyons

Stanley Schwartz, MD

Co-founder at ZERO Health

ZERO Health

Episode: EP486: The Secrets to Operationalizing Direct Contracting From an OG, With Stan Schwartz, MD

Cristin Dickerson, MD

Founding partner of Green Imaging, a physician-led radiology network.

Green Imaging

Episode: EP485: Imaging Costs 6% to 11% of Plan Sponsor Spend: How Direct Contracting Can Save Money and Improve Access, With Cristin Dickerson, MD

Jonathan Baran

Co-founder and CEO of Self Fund Health, focused on challenging the expensive healthcare system in Wisconsin.

Self Fund Health

Episode: EP483 (Part 1): To Contain Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs or Renewals, You Gotta Understand How the Flywheel Works, With Jonathan Baran

Preston Alexander

Healthcare expert and author of The Healthcare Breakdown

The Healthcare Breakdown

Episode: EP482: 3 Surprising Ways Carriers Make Lots of Money—What Do Plan Sponsors and Clinical Organizations Really Need to Know? With Preston Alexander

Tom X. Lee

Founder of One Medical and Galileo, with extensive experience in primary care.

Episode: Take Two: EP445: What Does It Take for an Indie Primary Care Practice to Survive Right Now? With Tom X. Lee, MD

Benjamin Schwartz

SVP Care Services and Strategy at Commons Clinic, previously an orthopedic surgeon.

Commons Clinic

Episode: EP481: Seriously, IRL, What Does “No Margin, No Mission” Even Mean? With Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MBA

Kimberly Carleson

CEO of US Beacon, focused on optimizing medical bills

US Beacon

Episode: EP480: Payment Integrity Meets Health System Boasts, Such as Our Rates Are 2x Medicare, With Kimberly Carleson

Andreas Mang

Senior Managing Director at Blackstone and CEO of Equity Healthcare

Blackstone

Episode: EP478: Stop-Loss Coverage, Part 1: How It Goes Right, and How It Can Go Horribly Wrong, With Andreas Mang and Jon Camire

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Stacey Richter

Host of a healthcare interview podcast, celebrating fifteen years in the healthcare business.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 335 ratings

Highly Recommend!
Relentless Health Value with Stacey Richter is hands down one of the best healthcare podcasts out there. Stacey has a unique talent for making complex topics clear and practical, and every episode is packed with valuable insights you can actually use. If you care about healthcare transparency, smarter plan management, or just want to keep up with what’s really happening in the industry, this podcast is a must listen. Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts
5
kcarle
United States3 months ago
A must listen for plan sponsors
This podcast is incredibly helpful for anyone looking to become a more effective plan sponsor. Stacey asks insightful questions, and her guests are always engaging, industry experts. Topics that I previously found dry or difficult to understand are presented in a way that’s clear, digestible, and even empowering. I discovered this podcast at the perfect time in my life—it’s given me the confidence I need for my next job opportunity.
Apple Podcasts
5
Kharding324
United States3 months ago
Must Listen Healthcare Podcast!
Relentless Health Value is the #1 podcast for anyone wanting to be part of the solution to fixing healthcare and insurance. MD to Insurance broker will find value in being part of the RHV tribe.
No one person has all the answers, but Stacey Richter has allowed listeners and guests to collectively move the conversation forward in practical ways. Thank you for all your work Stacey!
Apple Podcasts
5
Matt McQuide
United States5 months ago
Why This NYC Nurse Trusts Relentless Health Value
As a nurse who’s spent over 13 years on the front lines of New York City’s healthcare scene, I know authenticity when I see it—and let me tell you, "Relentless Health Value" and host Stacey Richter are the real deal.
She doesn’t just interview guests—she ignites conversations that challenge the status quo. Through fearless questions and genuine curiosity, Stacey reveals transformative ideas that could shape the future of healthcare. Every episode leaves you more knowledgeable, more inspired, an... more
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5
feelthebernabe
United States9 months ago
Detailed yet understandable
Relentless Health Value is a must listen podcast - somehow dives deep while simultaneously summarizing at a basic level.
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TheFinalHero
United Statesa year ago

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There are frequent mentions of listeners feeling more informed and empowered to advocate for change within the healthcare landscape after tuning in.

Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge and the quality of guests featured, stating the podcast provides valuable insights to those looking to transform the U.S. healthcare system.

Many reviews highlight the community aspect of the podcast, describing it as a platform for forward-thinkers addressing the complexities of healthcare.

The host is praised for her inquisitive interview style and ability to engage experts in meaningful discussions.

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Apple Podcasts	#151	United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#124	Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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EP486: The Secrets to Operationalizing Direct Contracting From an OG, With Stan Schwartz, MD

Q: How do you ensure that plan members use the service?

We customize education for employees, ensuring they understand the available benefits and provide ongoing support to maximize utilization through continuous claims review.

EP486: The Secrets to Operationalizing Direct Contracting From an OG, With Stan Schwartz, MD

Q: How do you operationalize direct contracting to avoid double charging?

The operationalization is simple; we ensure that patients know their services are at zero costs, making it easy to rectify if a double charge does occur.

EP487 (Part 1): A Former Police Detective Investigates the 3 Big Barriers to the Public Sector Getting Better Affordable Health Benefits, With Kevin Lyons

Q: If we're thinking about New Jersey getting public employees and unions better in affordable healthcare why this is at a critical moment right now?

Lyons explains that rate proposals for public employees in New Jersey are escalating 37%, cumulatively reaching a 115% increase over five years, making it vital to address these rising costs.

EP485: Imaging Costs 6% to 11% of Plan Sponsor Spend: How Direct Contracting Can Save Money and Improve Access, With Cristin Dickerson, MD

Q: What should plan sponsors do if they want to implement direct contracting?

They can manage a direct contract themselves, without the involvement of a TPA.

EP485: Imaging Costs 6% to 11% of Plan Sponsor Spend: How Direct Contracting Can Save Money and Improve Access, With Cristin Dickerson, MD

Q: How do you think about the resistance from TPAs regarding direct contracting?

A direct contract shouldn't involve a TPA; larger employer groups are going around TPAs because it's simpler and easier.

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This podcast offers insightful conversations with healthcare entrepreneurs and executives focused on improving value in the American healthcare system. Episodes often feature discussions surrounding challenges and opportunities in the healthcare landscape, touching on topics such as billing, patient care, healthcare transformation, and the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry. Unique to this podcast is its community-oriented approach, encouraging listeners to be part of the dialogue and solutions that drive change in healthcare delivery. With a focus on practical insights and the experiences of innovative leaders, it serves as an essential resource for professionals looking to navigate and improve the healthcare ecosystem.

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Relentless Health Value launched 11 years ago and published 609 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Relentless Health Value include:

1. Kevin Lyons
2. Stanley Schwartz, MD
3. Cristin Dickerson, MD
4. Jonathan Baran
5. Preston Alexander
6. Tom X. Lee
7. Benjamin Schwartz
8. Kimberly Carleson

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