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April 30, 2025 63 mins

What happens when an HR leader says “enough” to the broken U.S. healthcare system? Stephanie Koch, VP of HR at Hendry Marine Industries, shares her extraordinary journey from corporate gatekeeper to pioneering healthcare reformer.


In this compelling episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober dives deep with Stephanie to uncover how she saved lives, slashed costs, and transformed employee benefits—without sacrificing care. From navigating reference-based pricing to launching an on-site clinic that detected stage 4 cancer in time to save a life, this is a masterclass in courageous, data-driven leadership.


👉 Whether you're in HR, a business leader, or just fed up with sky-high premiums, this episode is for you.


🎧 Topics Covered:

  • HR’s role in driving healthcare change
  • What reference-based pricing really looks like
  • How to build trust with employees through benefits
  • Saving money and lives with strategic care models
  • Creating a $0 cost healthcare path that works


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