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52. Why Bryan Orr Said Goodbye to Traditional Health Insurance—and Won

52. Why Bryan Orr Said Goodbye to Traditional Health Insurance—and Won

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 This week's episode dives deep into real-world strategies for transforming health plans—rooted in fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and measurable outcomes.

In this powerful episode, the team sits down with Bryan Orr, CEO of Kalos Services, live from the 2025 Florida Health Care Alliance conference. Bryan shares how he radically redesigned his company’s health plan—cutting costs by 42% below national benchmarks while slashing employee cost share by more than half.

With 10 kids and a 400-person team, Bryan had every reason to care deeply about healthcare outcomes. His story is a masterclass in bold leadership, data-driven decisions, and building trust from the top down. Listeners will hear how Kalos implemented direct primary care, reference-based pricing, pharmacy cost control, and transparent network replacements—all while maintaining employee satisfaction and dramatically improving access to care.

From free baby deliveries to $80,000 skin grafts reduced to $2,000, this episode proves what’s possible when employers stop playing defense and start demanding better.

If you're an employer, HR leader, or benefit advisor tired of double-digit premium increases and vague justifications, this episode is your wake-up call—and a roadmap for action.

Key Topics:
  • Fiduciary-driven health plan design
  • Transparent pricing and plan accountability
  • Direct primary care and local care access
  • Employee communication and leadership trust
  • Real-world savings and improved outcomes

Connect with Chelsea and Donovan:
Website: www.ethoseffectpodcast.com
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Chelsea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-ryckis
Donovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanryckis/
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