# #168 Chris Deacon Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/rev-cycle-unscripted-6613342/168-chris-deacon Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/rev-cycle-unscripted-6613342/168-chris-deacon.md Podcast: [Rev Cycle Unscripted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rev-cycle-unscripted-6613342) Published: 2026-03-10T13:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://mygoodfriends.libsyn.com/chris-deacon Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mygoodfriends/Chris_Deacon_Final.m4a?dest-id=1439765 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rev-cycle-unscripted-6613342/episodes/168-chris-deacon Duration seconds: 4263 ## Resource In this episode, we delve into the intricate and often concealed financial practices that shape the US healthcare system. Chris Deacon, an expert in insurance and employer fiduciary responsibilities, sheds light on the deceptive tactics of insurance companies, the historical evolution of health insurance, and the critical legal cases that expose systemic misconduct. With a focus on transparency and innovative employer-led solutions, this episode empowers listeners to rethink healthcare spending and policy reform. Rev101: https://payhip.com/RevCycle101 ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rev-cycle-unscripted-6613342/episodes/168-chris-deacon/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/rev-cycle-unscripted-6613342/168-chris-deacon.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.