The 2026 State Of Healthcare Spend | with Dena Bravata M.D.
"Employers have the right to expect much more from their benefit consultants than ever before. This isn't just about managing the fully insured renewal anymore."
In this week’s special bonus episode, I’m joined by Dr. Dena Bravata, physician, healthcare entrepreneur, and Clinical Advisor for ParetoHealth, to break down the findings from Pareto’s inaugural 2026 State of Healthcare Spend Report.
Based on responses from nearly 1,600 CEOs, finance, and HR leaders, Dena and I unpacked why employers have finally reached their "damn it" moment. We discussed the massive unpredictability of fully…
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