Welcome to another episode of Relocalizing Health. Today, we explore how something as simple as rethinking medical imaging can spark a transformation in employer-sponsored healthcare, creating real wins for employees, employers, and communities alike. Host Dave Chase is joined by Dr. Cristin A. Dickerson, a radiologist and founder of Green Imaging, whose innovative approach has brought bundled transparent pricing to imaging services in thousands of communities across America.

Together, they discuss why imaging is often the first and most powerful step for organizations seeking to take control of their healthcare spending, breaking down the barriers that have long frustrated patients, from lengthy authorizations to surprise bills. You’ll hear real-world stories of school districts, cities, and counties that have saved millions, improved employee access to care, and even turned health plan savings into raises for their staff.

Dr. Cristin A. Dickerson shares how building trust, local partnerships, and simple processes can empower even the most change-averse organizations to take meaningful action. If you’ve ever wondered how health plan innovation really happens or what it takes to move from frustration to affordable, accessible care, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Decision-making in public health plans

05:26 Imaging as a crucial first step

06:56 Partnering with Imaging Centers

13:11 Barriers to accessing healthcare

15:49 Getting Brevard County's Approval

17:11 Improving radiology authorization process

22:45 Changing Health Plans Off-Cycle

25:31 Targeting healthcare decision-making

29:39 Hospital billing and negotiation challenges

31:57 Credit unions and hospital practices

36:22 Discussing the Health Reset Dividend

38:47 Affordable healthcare access benefits

41:18 Closing and sign-off

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Welcome to Relocalizing Health. In this episode, Dave Chase explores the powerful connection between neighborhood cohesion and health with guest Seth Kaplan, author of Fragile Neighborhoods. Over recent decades, American communities have suffered from declining local relationships, and with no meaningful incentive to make neighborhoods better, both public and private institutions have unintentionally worked in silos, often leaving health outcomes and the social fabric itself worse off.

But there's a movement underway. Across the globe, from Singapore to the Netherlands, new models of healthcare have emerged, focused on empowering residents and rebuilding care around neighborhoods rather than institutions. Drawing on case studies and lessons from around the world, Seth Kaplan and Dave Chase discuss how shifting our mindset, restructuring incentives, and revitalizing neighborhood governance could radically improve health, reduce costs, and revive a sense of belonging.

Join us as we explore what happens when the neighborhood, not just the individual, becomes the patient, and how each of us can spark change, starting right where we live.

Timestamps:

00:00 Community-driven healthcare models

04:46 Exploring American social cohesion

07:55 Flaws in the American healthcare system

12:50 Yishun Health community engagement strategy

16:55 Creating community healthcare nodes

20:08 Fostering Health in Communities

22:55 Community and Charity Involvement

26:39 Growing small health plans into communities

31:50 Sovereignty and healthcare systems

33:07 Rural electrification and community action

36:31 Neighborhood-centered governance ideas

40:10 Neighborhood improvement incentives

45:01 Public sector's role in healthcare

47:02 Importance of social relationships

53:01 Rethinking and nurturing new ideas

54:39 Community-led healthcare initiatives

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Dave Chase - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedave/

Podcast Website - https://relocalizinghealth.com/

Welcome to Relocalizing Health, where we explore the transformative power of community-driven healthcare reforms. In today’s episode, guest Lee Lewis and host Dave Chase challenge long-held beliefs about healthcare being an uncontrollable cost and reveal how employers, by banding together in cooperatives, are not just cutting expenses but improving care quality and outcomes.

Drawing inspiration from the historic rise of rural electric cooperatives, Dave Chase introduces us to the Health Transformation Alliance, a pioneering employer-owned cooperative reshaping health benefits for millions. Lee Lewis, Chief Strategy Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), shares behind-the-scenes stories and actionable insights on how organizations can pool resources, break industry dogmas, and unleash innovations that empower individuals and whole communities.

Tune in to hear inspiring case studies, practical strategies for change management, and a powerful call to action for every employer, community leader, and clinician ready to take back control of healthcare and make a real difference for the people they serve.

Timestamps:

00:00 Building a healthcare co-op

03:39 Saving for Employee Nursing Stations

08:35 Misconceptions about saving on healthcare

10:25 Identifying motivated benefits team members

15:23 Highlighting hospital cost and risk issues

19:03 Collaborating with local employers

20:42 Scaling innovation with initial partnerships

26:03 Improving patient care navigation

29:39 Improving employee benefits and savings

31:55 Economic impact of technology in workplaces

34:40 Healthcare crisis and hero benefits leaders

Learn More:

RosettaFest 2026 - https://rosettafest.org/

Health Rosetta - http://healthrosetta.org/

Nautilus - https://www.nautilushealth.org/

Kynexions - https://kynexions.com/

Dave Chase - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedave/

Podcast Website - https://relocalizinghealth.com/