Voices of Self Funding

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Join in on the conversation with host Ramesh Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder of zakipoint Health, as he interviews key self-funding experts and dives deep into impactful topics and perspectives surrounding the self-funding industry. Make sure you continue to tune in to hear unparalleled perspectives in each upcoming episode! We will cover a diverse mix of topics ranging from the challenges that TPAs face, price transparency, competitive implications, and more.
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Episode 49 Beyond the Rate: A Smarter Approach to Level Funding
Episode 57
Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Tom Stein, CEO of American Trust Administrators and author of The Noble Agent’s Guide to Level Funding, joins Voices of Self-Funding to discuss how brokers and TPAs can help smaller employers make the move to level funding. He explores cost-containment strategies, plan design and why a more consultative approach can help brokers move beyond simply selling a lower rate to deliver greater long-term value. For more information on level-funded health plans and other self-funding topics, visit www.hcaa.org. This episode is sponsored by zakipoint Health.