In this episode of Impact Healthcare, host Lester Morales sits down with Daniel McCauley, founder of Mac Consulting Group, to discuss how his personal experiences have shaped his passion for transforming healthcare benefits. 🚀 From aerospace engineering and tech to the healthcare benefits industry, Daniel’s journey is unique, but his insights into data transparency, direct contracting, and cash pay models are invaluable for employers and employees alike.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Data Transparency & Direct Contracting 📊: Learn how direct contracting with medical providers can drastically reduce healthcare costs for both employers and employees, while improving access to high-quality care.

• Understanding Deductibles 💸: Why the traditional deductible model is broken and how it’s making healthcare unaffordable for many. Daniel breaks down the hidden issues behind deductibles and why they’re causing more harm than good.

• Personal Story Impacting Change ❤️: Daniel shares a personal story about his father’s healthcare journey, which ignited his mission to change the way employers and employees think about healthcare quality, cost, and access.

• Challenging the Status Quo 🏥: Lester and Daniel explore why employers, employees, and even medical providers are frustrated with the current system—and how innovative approaches like direct pay can solve these challenges for all parties involved.

Guest Spotlight: Daniel McCauley 👨‍💼

Daniel McCauley is the founder of Mac Consulting Group, a firm dedicated to helping businesses take control of their healthcare costs 💼. With a background in aerospace engineering, tech, and insurance, Daniel brings a fresh perspective to the healthcare benefits industry, focusing on real solutions like cash pay options, direct contracting, and data-driven strategies that improve outcomes for everyone involved.

Key Takeaways:

1. 💡 Direct Contracting for Savings: Learn how direct contracts with healthcare providers can reduce employee out-of-pocket expenses and save employers money at the same time.
2. 📊 Data-Driven Decisions: Using healthcare data to make smarter choices for your employees, leading to better care and lower costs.
3. 🛑 Reevaluate Deductibles: Why the traditional deductible model doesn’t work, and how to structure a plan that benefits both the employer and the employee.
4. ❤️ Personal Motivation for Change: How Daniel’s personal experience with his father’s medical journey has fueled his drive to improve healthcare for others.

📲 Don't Miss This Episode!

If you’re an employer, HR professional, or someone navigating the complexities of healthcare benefits, this episode is packed with actionable insights that could save you thousands of dollars while offering better care for your employees.

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Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Daniel McCauley04:15 - How Personal Experiences Shape Healthcare Reform09:30 - Breaking Down the Deductible Problem16:50 - Direct Contracting: A Win for Employers, Employees, and Medical Providers23:20 - Why Healthcare Shouldn’t Be This Expensive30:45 - Solutions to Reduce Costs and Improve Care Quality