Episode

EP 531 ENCORE: Solving The Health Payment Puzzle - with Tom Policelli

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The ShiftShapers Podcast
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Dec 9, 2025
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Summary

We revisit the rising problem of the “functionally uninsured” and ask how to restore real access for employees who delay care because of confusion and cost. Paymedix CEO Tom Policelli shares how a super EOB, upfront provider payment, and 0% financing change behavior and bend trend. • confusion outranking cost as the top barrier to care • hospitals pushing prepayment and the access wall it creates • income-tier patterns driving ER and inpatient overuse • super EOB mechanics and single monthly...