Self-Funded US Healthcare Desperately Needs To Be A Free Market | with Dean Jargo
May 20, 2025
Dean Jargo, CEO of Fair Market Health, advocates for a transparent healthcare system that prioritizes upfront pricing and consumer choice. He discusses how a free market in healthcare can lead to better care at lower costs, highlighting the importance of direct purchasing and a streamlined payment process. Jargo emphasizes the need for a new ecosystem where clear pricing helps empower patients. He also explores innovative solutions like Direct Primary Care and the role of transparency in transforming the healthcare landscape.
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Access Depends on Procedure Cost
- Members are willing to travel further for high-cost procedures but prefer close access for low-cost services.
- High-quality providers exist in every geographic market, making local fair priced care feasible.
Simplify Procedure Payment
- Purchase all-inclusive procedures upfront via the platform with funds held in trust.
- Providers get paid within 48 hours post-service with no billing, coding, or collections needed.
Flexible Provider Pricing
- Providers set and can adjust their own prices anytime without long-term contracts.
- Flexibility encourages doctors to offer today's best prices knowing they can change rates as needed.