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Podcast: Relentless Health Value
Episode: EP436: Let's Talk About TPA and Health Plan Inertia Instead of Jumbo Employer Inertia, With Elizabeth Mitchell
Description: In this episode of Relentless Health Value we follow up on the topic of employer inertia discussed with Lauren Vela in episode 406, turning our focus to third-party administrators (TPAs), administrative services only (ASOs), and health plans. Elizabeth Mitchell from the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) joins us to discuss the roles of TPAs and ASOs, highlighting the gap in the market for independent, efficient TPAs not owned by health plans. We also delve into the trend of direct contracting between employers and providers to enhance access, quality, and outcomes. Bottom line, right now, there's...