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Donna Van Hoy has a story to tell, and her journey to finally get the hearing aid she needed is terrifying but not all that uncommon. In fact, my own journey, as I have mentioned over the years, was somewhat similar. Hear Donna, and hear from our expert, Shannon Schnellner, CEO of Focus Hearing and maybe you can find help for yourself or someone you know. This is season 22 episode 16 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Learn More about hearing issues and what we discused today: https://myfocushearing.com or call: 913-754-2144. Need help or have something to share? Send me a message: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us

Founded in 2024, BrokersBloc is dedicated to helping independent group benefits brokers. Founder Stephen Combs and his VP of Sales, Marc Wiersma are here with some amazing tools and the knowledge to lower costs and bring better plans that save clients up to 20% compared to BUCA carrier plans. Learn more, visit: https://brokersbloc.com/ This is Season 22, Episode 15 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Need help or have something to share? Send me a message: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us If you have a service, product or insight related to healthcare, health lives and heathy business, consider partnbering with us: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/sponsors

So, you want to own a franchise? Buy into a pre setup plan, work it hard and make great money. Then, maybe sell after a few years and do it again. All this while enjoying like, making your own rules and taking great vacations. Well, before you get started, please listen to my two outstanding guests from Francise Resource. CEO Luke Towey and Chief Development Officer Dillon Towey have owned, built up and sold multiple franchises successfully, but what they do now is help those who are starting out, figure out the right franchise for them, what to expect, what are the gotcha’s and what to expect that is always ‘unexpected’. This is our episode called: How to create a healthy business by selecting the correct franchise (for you). -Are your Top 5 franchise candidates in your Buy-Box? Did you know that: -Nine times out of ten, that regarding new francise owners, "what they think they're going to do probably doesn't fit what they're really cut out to do". -Why was Dunkin Donuts a not perfect franchise for a couple with kids starting school while one in early child development was in their buy box… it’s not what you think. Learn More: https://franchiseresourcellc.com/ Season 22 Episode 20 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Have a question for me: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us

I'm joined by Heather Rollins of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska to bring you something new for employers, employees, and brokers. It's called Personal Blue. Learn the facts about ICHRA, right here, today! Call 888-391-8532 or go to https://www.nebraskablue.com to learn more! This is Season 22 Episode 13 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall.

As president and CEO of RPS Benefits by Design, based in Overland Park, Ks, Maria Ahlers has built an incredibly strong agency with a reputation for service, relationships, and doing what's right for clients. Now, Leavitt Group's Jenni Leavitt and Maria join me to see what the new partnership will bring to the insurance industry and what it means for clients. The name is changing from RPS Benefits by Design to Leavitt Strategic Benefits. Maria Ahlers has led the agency’s growth and operations for several years, supporting its continued development. As part of this partnership, she will continue to lead the agency as president. Jenni Leavitt is an Agency Partner and Vice President of Agency Operations at Leavitt Group, based in Cedar City, Utah. This is season 22 Ep 18 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Learn more about Leavitt Strategic Benefits at https://www.leavitt.com/ or call 913-385-2224

Today, Stephen Combs and Ryan Ross from BrokersBloc, and how their approach to this business is significantly different than anything I've seen out there. And if you're a broker and you're looking for a better way to do business, an innovative way to do business, this show is a must-listen! Stephen: “We're just trying to show brokers that there are alternative solutions out there, and there's a million out there, some really good, some really bad. So we have carefully vetted all of our carrier partners, looked at the paper that they're on on the reinsurance, the networks, the PBMs, and make sure that the package is a cohesive tech stack that bundles together nicely, that has a good user experience. We have built a suite of products that are, again, non-disruptive to the employee and the employers, but they can save them money on some of the low-hanging fruit things, such as the pharmacy benefit manager and some steerage as well around hospital claims…” This is Season 22 Ep 8 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall Learn about BrokersBloc: https://brokersbloc.com/ As always, if you need help or have something to share, contact me using this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, the issues you are dealing with, or any other health, healthcare, or health insurance questions or concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us

My guest today is a true expert on the topic: RPS Benefits by Design President and CEO, Maria Ahlers. Learn more: https://www.rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com or call (913) 385-2224. This is Season 22 Ep. 7 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Can I help you? https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us

Dr. Arden Andersen of Brand New Day Health and Brenden Lundberg, CEO of Radiant Pain Relief, explain everything PAIN and how Scrambler therapy takes the pain level down for their patients from a pain level of 7 or 8, to 4 or 5, and even to ZERO. It uses no pain medication and is non-invasive. Hear these true stories of chronic pain relief and lives changed. As Judy R says: "I had severe, life-altering hip pain for 5 years. Generally, my pain level was at an 8 or 9. I came into Brand New Day at a 7 or 8 pain level almost every day to work the Scrambler Therapy". Here is how she reached zero. How she feared the pain would return. But it didn't. This is one of many fascinating stories we will explore today and find out why so few have even heard of the Scambler. This is season 22, episode 5 of America's Healthcare Advocate. I'm Cary Hall. Learn More: https://brandnewdayhealth.com/ Contact me: ericashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us

Today we discuss all things Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City with Barron Roberts, Director of Individual Markets and Small Group. The things you need to know! Topics include: -Metro Blue Innovation -Spira Care Learn More about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City 816-467-22145 https://www.bluekc.com/

From accounting and payroll to healthcare, Luke Towey and his team consult their clients to the perfect franchise that is designed to fit their personal needs, interests, and resources! We will learn a lot today, and if you are a franchisee or a franchisor, we will discuss ways to make them thrive. This is season 22 Ep 6 of America’s Healthcare Advocate. I’m Cary Hall. Learn more about Luke’s company: https://franchiseresourcellc.com/ As always, if you need help or have something to share contact me with this form on my website and let me know what's on your mind, issues you are dealing with, or other health, healthcare, and health insurance questions and concerns. Visit: https://www.americashealthcareadvocate.com/contact-us