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71. The Hospital Programs Your Broker Never Mentioned: 501(r) & Hospital Bill Review with Patrick Haig
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- Feb 12, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Business of Benefits, host Donovan Ryckis sits down with Patrick Haig, co-founder and CEO of Goodbill, to reveal the secrets of hospital billing that every employer needs to know. They dive deep into the world of 501(r), a little-known IRS regulation that requires nonprofit hospitals to offer financial assistance, and how it can dramatically reduce healthcare costs for both employees and plan sponsors. Patrick explains how Goodbill leverages this and other strategies to audit hospital bills, find errors (which appear in about half of all bills), and secure significant savings. This is a must-listen for any CFO, CHRO, or business owner looking to fulfill their fiduciary duty, contain rising healthcare costs, and provide real, tangible support to their employees—especially those on high-deductible health plans. What you’ll learn: - What 501R is and how it mandates financial assistance from 80% of hospital beds in the US. - The surprisingly high income thresholds that allow many employees to qualify for bill reductions or full waivers. - How to get refunds for hospital bills that have already been paid. - Why half of all hospital bills contain errors and how to find and correct them for savings of 20% or more. - How proactive bill review can be a powerful tool for employee advocacy and trust-building, not a punitive measure. - Practical steps for implementing a bill review and financial assistance program, whether you have a fully insured or self-funded plan. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Preview 01:16 - The Business of Benefits Intro 01:43 – Meet Patrick Haig 03:11 – What is 501R? 05:15 – For-Profit Hospitals and Financial Assistance 08:23 – Income Limits for 501R 12:00 – How Goodbill Reviews Bills for Errors 13:35 – Why Don't More People Know About 501R? 1…