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The ShiftShapers Podcast

David Saltzman
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance
Direct Primary Care
Mental Health
Compliance
Health Plan Design
Health Rosetta
Healthcare Costs
Disability Insurance
Healthcare System
Hiking
US Healthcare System
Consulting
Nature
Reference-Based Pricing
Business Strategy
Work-Life Balance
Health Benefits Of Nature
Logro Network
Employee Engagement

Change either paralyzes or energizes - the choice is yours. Hear from businesses and entrepreneurs who have become energized and who have profited by shaping the shifts in their markets and practices. Become a SHIFTSHAPERS INSIDER and get our latest download, advance notice of all podcasts, podcast summaries, and special INSIDER-ONLY content. INSIDER SIGN UP

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We challenge the old wellness playbook and show how coaching, claims integration, and clinical guardrails turn behavior change into measurable cost control. GLP-1s, chronic condition priorities, and realistic timelines come together in a system that ... more

Medicare is full of fine print, fast-changing rules, and enough junk mail to fill a suitcase. So what actually separates the agents who barely survive from the ones who become the trusted name in their community? We sit down with Paige Phillips, foun... more

Healthcare stays expensive because the system hides prices and quality from the people paying for care, especially employers. We talk with Katie Talento about how CAA 2026 transparency and Department of Labor fiduciary rules could expose PBM practice... more

Surprise billing for patients is largely gone, so why are so many self-funded employer health plans still getting hammered by out-of-network costs? We sit down with Scott Bennett, Chief Provider Relations Officer at the PHIA Group, to unpack what the... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Smith
Founder and CEO of Logro Network
Logro Network
Episode: EP 516 ENCORE: Rethinking Provider Networks - with Scott Smith
Tom Policelli
CEO at Paymedix
Paymedix
Episode: EP 531 ENCORE: Solving The Health Payment Puzzle - with Tom Policelli
Eric Silverman
Founder of Voluntary Disruption, podcast host, author, and 2017 EBA Benefit Advisor of the Year
Voluntary Disruption
Episode: EP 537 Enhanced Benefits Evolution - With Eric Silverman, Voluntary Disruption
Chris Yarn
CEO of Walk On Clinic
Walk On Clinic, Inc.
Episode: EP 536 On-Site Wins - With Chris Yarn, Walk On Clinic, Inc.
Jenna Dillon
Founder of the Executive Performance Institute for Coaching
Executive Performance Institute for Coaching
Episode: EP 535 Coaching For Leaders, Clarity For Advisors - with Jenna Dillon
Chad Schneider
Head of broker channel at Thatch
Thatch
Episode: EP 534 ICHRAs = Choice And Control - With Chad Schneider, Thatch
Cristin Dickerson
Founder, Managing Member and CEO of Green Imaging
Green Imaging
Episode: #533 Independent Imaging Update - With Cristin Dickerson MD, Green Imaging
Charlie Rhea
EOS implementer who helps leadership teams with clarity of vision and healthier dynamics that drive growth.
EOS Worldwide
Episode: #532 Leading Without Bottlenecks - with Charlie Rhea
Ben Conner
CEO of Conner Insurance
Conner Insurance
Episode: # 530 From Jungle Survival to Business Innovation: Conner Insurance

Host

David Saltzman
Host of Shift Shapers Podcast (variously labeled as The Shift Shapers Podcast) with a focus on benefits, health care innovation, and practical business strategy.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • I never miss a week of the latest Saltzman interviews!

    David’s way of just letting his guest talk is the absolute only way a podcast interview should be done. He highlights his guests each week and makes the conversation truly enjoyable for the listener to digest. Keep rocking rockstar!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #RockstarsRocking
    United States6 years ago
  • In Depth Discussions on Benefits Topics & More

    An interesting take on the dynamics occurring today within businesses. If you're looking to deep dive on topics like retirement data, benefits, data security, healthcare and hear directly from folks in the trenches, you should definitely give this a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podcastjunkies
    United States10 years ago
  • Best source for leading edge benefits information

    If CMS/HHS listened to a small portion of these they would start understanding that the broker community has real solutions to the healthcare morass. Alas, I’m not sure they’re interested in solutions as much as they serving their own agendas. In any case, this is what I have found to be the best source for leading edge benefits solutions. I get more out of this than all the benefits publications combined. Superb job, Mr, Saltzman!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sooner405
    United States11 years ago
  • What if Doctors Bid...

    Great podcast loaded with info. I went on to to listen to several... filled with new ideas a great start to the new year.

    I am subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanMichaud
    United States11 years ago
  • Great show for anyone in the benefits industry!

    David is an amazing host. This show is a must-listen brokers and anyone in the benefits market.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Learn & Grow
    United States12 years ago

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Shows depth and practicality; guests are allowed to speak and share real-world insights.
Occasional episode that feels promotional rather than informative.
Great source for leading-edge benefits information and industry context.

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REPLAY #453: What If Ambulatory Care Was a Direct Pay Model? (with Jawad Arshad, MD)
Q: Do you see a day when patients can easily compare costs online?
Yes, but current transparency laws haven't been well executed, making it hard for consumers to understand pricing.
REPLAY #453: What If Ambulatory Care Was a Direct Pay Model? (with Jawad Arshad, MD)
Q: How do you have that conversation and get past that?
Providers need to talk to patients one conversation at a time to help them understand the benefits of direct pay vs traditional insurance.
#516 Smart Network = Better Results with Scott Smith
Q: What kind of a delta might somebody expect in price and over what period of time?
Usually in the first year there will be immediate financial benefits and the possibility of decreased renewal rates.
#516 Smart Network = Better Results with Scott Smith
Q: What does it look like from a member's perspective? How do you message that to members when all of a sudden they hear the dreaded words new network?
We include both the provider directory information and summary using AI technology to allow members to understand why a particular provider is a high-quality choice.
#519 Addiction, Outcomes, and Accountability with Joanna Conti | ShiftShapers
Q: What are the factors that contribute to a successful recovery program?
Longer treatment durations correlate with better recovery rates; programs that include comprehensive care have higher success.

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The show centers on practical shifts in health benefits, employer-sponsored care, and workplace wellness, with a cadence of interviews from industry leaders and practitioners who implement new models in real-world settings. Recent episodes cover topics like individual contribution health reimbursement arrangements, high-performance healthcare networks, value-based care, modern health payments, pharmacy benefit management reform, AI's impact on benefits, onsite and hybrid primary care, executive coaching for advisors, and communication strategies for open enrollment. A standout thread is empowering employers and brokers with decision-support tools, transparency, and innovative payment solutions to reduce costs while improving patient experie... more

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2. Tom Policelli
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7. Cristin Dickerson
8. Charlie Rhea

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