When school districts and employers see their health funds running at a deficit, the knee-jerk reaction is often to throw in the towel and return to a traditional major carrier—accepting skyrocketing premiums, reduced take-home pay for staff, and inflated out-of-pocket costs as an inevitable reality.

In this episode, Dr. John responds directly to the recent news surrounding Pasadena ISD’s proposed move from a self-funded model to TRS-ActiveCare. He breaks down why so many self-funded plans fail: partnering with major insurance carriers (like Blue Cross Blue Shield) as Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) keeps organizations trapped in the same high-cost, low-transparency incentives that broke their budgets in the first place.

Dr. John exposes the critical disconnect between paying for healthcare and buying healthcare. Instead of retreating to costly carrier plans that squeeze employees' paychecks, employers have better options—including unbundled plan management, direct primary care, transparent pricing, and direct provider contracting. Tune in for an honest look at how business leaders and district trustees can break the cycle of rising healthcare costs without sacrificing the financial well-being of the workforce.

Here's the link to read Gabriel Frank Gonzales II's Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3852349068418957/permalink/4641179432869246/?rdid=DhNxTxNusVu3cWMs#

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