If you have ever hesitated to call a doctor because you were worried about the bill… this episode will hit home.
Jeff Dewey, Founder and CEO of Hope Delivered Health Provided, collapsed in his front yard in 2023. He needed a liver transplant. And in that terrifying moment, he was more worried about the cost than saving his own life.
That fear changed everything.
In this powerful conversation, we explore what is actually broken in the American healthcare system, why high deductible plans are overwhelming more than 150 million Americans, and how Jeff’s company is working to reduce employer costs while eliminating fear for employees.
But this is more than a healthcare episode.
It is a story about ego, awareness, responsibility, and what happens when a 13 year old who wanted to be a Zen monk grows up to challenge billion dollar systems.
If you are a business owner navigating rising healthcare costs, an employee confused by your benefits, or simply someone who has felt frustrated by the system, this conversation offers both clarity and hope.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why Healthcare Costs Keep Rising
Jeff breaks down why healthcare continues to climb as a percentage of GDP and why small tweaks to the system are not solving the real problem.
How High Deductible Plans Impact 153 Million Americans
What these plans mean for employees and employers, and why so many people delay care because of cost uncertainty.
The Fear Factor in Healthcare
Why Jeff hesitated to call 911 during a life threatening moment and how eliminating financial confusion can eliminate emotional panic.
How Hope Delivered Health Provided Works
How the company helps employers reduce healthcare expenses by 15 to 40 percent while giving employees better access, better education, and greater financial clarity.
The Entrepreneurial Leap After a Health Crisis
Jeff’s path from international basketball agent to financial professional to healthcare founder and how each chapter shaped his mission.
Zen, Ego, and Leadership
How a teenage desire to become a Zen monk shaped Jeff’s approach to competition, empathy, negotiation, and business leadership.
Accumulation vs Debt in Life
A powerful metaphor comparing emotional reactions and personal responsibility to financial accumulation and debt.
The Hidden Entrepreneur Connection
A raw discussion about regulating emotional reactions, taking responsibility, and how personal transformation fuels professional impact.
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