Troy Vermillion is an entrepreneur, strategist, and a Client Executive at Hylant, a national insurance brokerage, with a track record of providing the latest in technology-driven and consultative risk services. In this episode, KJ and Troy explore the need to challenge entrenched beliefs about healthcare, the lack of cures in favor of lifelong therapies, and the steep costs of treatments like gene therapy. The discussion highlights the industry's opaque nature, revealed through examples such as the cost discrepancies in medical imaging and the hidden expenses within pharmacy benefits.
Key Takeaways:
03:32 The Complexity of Healthcare Costs
11:13 Transparency and Consumer Tools in Healthcare
19:15 Pharmacy Margins and Data Access Issues
19:48 Technology and Transparency in Healthcare
23:11 AI Solutions for Small Employers
Quote of the Show (31:00):
"Employers need to demand access to their data. Without it, how can we strategize for better healthcare solutions?" - Troy Vermillion
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Ways to connect with Troy Vermillion:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyvermillion/
X: https://twitter.com/troytv33?lang=en
Company Website: http://www.hylant.com
Troy Vermillion https://www.troyvermillion.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hylant/
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