Self-Funded, hosted by Spencer Smith, is the definitive resource for benefits consultants and employers who are ready to challenge the broken healthcare status quo. Each week, you'll get an insider's playbook of actionable strategies from industry leaders that help make healthcare better, together.
Self-Funded With Spencer
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Self-Funded, hosted by Spencer Smith, is the definitive resource for benefits consultants and employers who are ready to challenge the broken healthcare status quo. Each week, you'll get an insider's playbook of actionable strategies from industry leaders that help make healthcare better, together.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
You’re Probably Wrong About Reference-Based Pricing | with Jeff Bak
Jeff Bak, CEO of Imagine360, discusses how reference-based pricing actually yields significant savings and low balance bills, dispelling common broker misconceptions in this interview.
June 12, 2026
Marty Makary Resigns from FDA + May's Biggest Healthcare News | with Jonathan Lopez
Host Spencer and guest Jonathan Lopez discuss Dr. Marty Makary's FDA resignation and the significant rise in ACA marketplace costs, offering insights into healthcare's evolving landscape.
June 9, 2026
The ERISA Fiduciary Crackdown is Here. (with Jay Gepfert)
Host Spencer interviews Jay Gepfert, Managing Partner of Culpepper RFP, about the impending ERISA fiduciary crackdown in health benefits and how employers can protect themselves.
283 total episodes available with 140 transcripts
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