The Uprising Show

Welcome to The Uprising Show where we delve into the minds of the game changers, the innovators, the visionaries, and the pioneers of the healthcare industry. The Uprising Show is hosted by Vivek Nanda, Founder of TopHealth. TopHealth is a media network focused exclusively on Thought Leadership in Healthcare. Vivek has a track record of taking several companies in B2B, SAAS, and Health-tech from zero to millions in dollars of revenue as a Marketing and Go-To-Market Leader. Join us as we speak with the people who are revolutionizing the way we think and approach healthcare. Bringing you insights and inspiration from the most impactful voices in healthcare today.

The Uprising Show is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Uprising Show, a health show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #57

  What Plan Sponsors Aren’t Asking Their Carriers

  Sep 23, 20269 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Uprising Show. In this episode, we dive into the complex world of sponsor-carrier relationships with Carol Serbus, Director of Claims and Cost Management at TPAC Underwriters in Minnesota. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Carol brings a wealth of insight into where plan sponsors are struggling, the challenges of consistent communication, and why the relationship with brokers and vendors often feels more confrontational than collaborative. She shares her thoughts on what separates proactive sponsors from the rest, the critical conversations that need to happen, and offers practical advice for controlling healthcare costs in today’s ever-changing landscape. Whether you’re a plan sponsor, broker, or just want to be a wiser healthcare consumer, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Timestamps: 00:00 Career journey in insurance industry 04:03 Working with TPAs and brokers 07:51 Cost containment trends as signals The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/ Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/ Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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  Episode #58

  Why Are Employers Still Paying for a Broken Healthcare System

  Sep 11, 202620 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, Vivek sits down with Ben John, VP of Sales and Partnerships at Self Fund Health, to dive deep into the complexities and opportunities of self-funded healthcare. Together, they explore why chaos is so prevalent in benefits purchasing, the critical role of partnerships, and what it really takes for employers to take control and drive meaningful change in their health plans. Ben John shares insights on the journey from confusion to clarity, the challenges of changing behavior in the workplace, and why real leadership buy-in is essential for success. Whether you’re an advisor, employer, or just curious about the healthcare revolution, this is an episode packed with candid advice, hard truths, and a vision for a better, more transparent future in healthcare. Timestamps: 00:00 Shift from fully insured to self-funded 04:06 Understanding healthcare cost drivers 07:35 Employer leadership and cost savings strategy 13:11 Leadership buy-in for successful change 15:00 Improving healthcare with transparency 18:54 Appreciation and spreading education The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/ Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/ Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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  Episode #56

  Why Most Doctors Don't Know Their Practice Value Until They Sell with Jay Geier

  Sep 3, 202642 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, host Vivek sits down with Jay Geier, founder and CEO of The Practice Growth Institute, who brings over 30 years of expertise in the medical and dental practice space. Together, they uncover the often-overlooked factors that determine a practice’s true value and discuss why less than 3% of doctors know what their business is worth before they sell it. Jay Geier shares insights on why two seemingly identical practices can sell for vastly different amounts, emphasizing the crucial role of owner independence and building scalable systems. Drawing from his extensive experience, Jay Geier explains how to attract new patients, create a referral-based practice, and prepare for an extraordinary exit — so you’re not just running a practice, but building a real business. Whether you’re a doctor thinking about selling someday, or simply want to maximize your practice’s potential, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can use to start making changes right now. Timestamps: 00:00 Early business lessons and healthcare focus 05:34 Learning pay-per-task method 07:47 Discovering a phone system hack 11:33 Transforming Customer Experience in Dentistry 14:45 Planning for an extraordinary exit 17:07 Understanding business valuation basics 21:22 The importance of coaching and feedback 22:47 Training and developing team members 27:50 Importance of referral business 29:59 Targeting high-end clientele 32:34 Building a Strong Medical Team 36:01 Managing workaholism in healthcare workers 39:02 Focusing on patient experience The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/ Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/ Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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  Episode #54

  How Overbilling in Healthcare Sparked a Mission to Fix the System

  Aug 28, 202613 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Kimberly Carleson, CEO of US Beacon, to uncover the hidden truths behind healthcare billing and the fight for transparency. Kimberly shares her personal journey, sparked by her husband's stage 4 cancer diagnosis and their firsthand experience with the flaws in the healthcare system. She reveals what drove her to take full ownership of US Beacon and make it her mission to tackle rampant overbilling. Listeners will learn why most employers are in the dark about their own benefit costs, the myths surrounding claims review processes, and the crucial steps every plan sponsor should take to bring genuine oversight into their health plans. Kimberly’s candid insights expose the misaligned incentives in the system, the secret world of hospital overcharges, and her vision for a future where billing transparency is the rule — not the exception. Timestamps: 00:00 Buying 100% of U.S. Beacon 04:09 Reviewing company payment plans 06:34 HR moved from business side 11:48 Impact of DPC on providers The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/ Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/ Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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  Episode #53

  Why Self-Funded Health Plans Are Still Broken and How Employers Can Take Control

  Aug 12, 202620 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Uprising Show, we sit down with Jonathan Baran, Co-Founder and CEO of Self Fund Health, to explore the evolving landscape of self-funded healthcare plans for employers. Jonathan shares his journey from identifying Wisconsin’s persistent healthcare cost crisis to launching Self Fund Health, a company focused on empowering employers to take control of their health plan expenses. We dive deep into the chaos of the current system, the misaligned incentives at play, and the cultural and mindset shifts employers need to make, moving from simply purchasing insurance to actively buying and managing healthcare. Jonathan candidly discusses the education gaps facing employers, the obstacles posed by industry intermediaries, and why true transformation requires ownership and culture change, not just new point solutions. Whether you’re an HR leader, business owner, or healthcare professional, this conversation will give you an inside look at the challenges and opportunities awaiting those brave enough to challenge the status quo and reclaim control over healthcare costs. Timestamps: 00:00 Explaining health plan models 05:47 Buying Affordable Healthcare Strategies 07:40 Understanding employer challenges in healthcare costs 13:02 Managing Healthcare Costs Like Steel 14:59 Understanding Self-Funding in Healthcare 19:09 Focus on movement, not sales The Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/ Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/ Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickks TopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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