PHW Podcast 006 - Becoming an Empowered Healthcare Consumer with Dean Jargo

In this episode of the Prairie Health and Wellness Podcast, Dr. Davis welcomes Dean Jargo, a long-time friend and seasoned business leader with vast experience in corporate finance and investments. Dean shares his journey from working at prominent firms like Arthur Anderson, KPMG, and Koch Industries to his current position as CEO of Fair Market Health. The episode focuses on how Fair Market Health simplifies healthcare by offering an online marketplace that provides transparent pricing for medical services, enabling individuals and self-insured employers to save significantly on healthcare costs. Dean explains the inefficiencies of traditional insurance models and how Fair Market Health addresses these by bundling services and negotiating upfront cash prices, often saving consumers 25-50%. The conversation covers the rising costs in healthcare, challenges posed by insurance companies, and solutions for becoming an empowered healthcare consumer.