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Podcast: Relentless Health Value
Episode: EP486: The Secrets to Operationalizing Direct Contracting From an OG, With Stan Schwartz, MD
Description: 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 traditional healthcare to pioneering bundled payments and direct contracts, offering actionable insights for employers, providers, and anyone interested in making healthcare more affordable and predictable. The conversation covers the challenges of claims, cost variability, operationalizing direct contracts, and the impact on both patients and providers. Discover how employers and providers can use bundled payments to cut costs...