Why Your Health Plan Gets More Expensive Every Year

Why Your Health Plan Gets More Expensive Every Year

From Healthcare Americana by Christopher Habig

March 31, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 280

About this episode

Christopher Habig discusses with Colton Storla the reasons behind the rising costs of employer health plans and how businesses can take control of their healthcare spending.

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, Christopher Habig talks with Colton Storla about why employer health plans keep getting more expensive and why most companies never get clear answers. Colton explains how the renewal process works and how hidden incentives, lack of transparency, and multiple middlemen continue to drive costs higher without improving care. The discussion also explores a better path forward, highlighting how employers can take control by using clear data, building direct relationships with providers, and adding options like direct primary care. This episode challenges business leaders to rethink how they buy healthcare, and shows how a simpler and more intentional approach can lower costs and improve care for employees. More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc Health Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ More on Colton Storla & North Risk Partners Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN

People in this episode

Host: Christopher Habig

Guest: Colton Storla

Topics covered

  • health plans
  • cost transparency
  • employer healthcare
  • direct primary care
  • healthcare costs
  • business leadership

Keywords

  • healthcare costs
  • employer health plans
  • cost transparency
  • direct primary care
  • healthcare management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North Risk Partners, Freedom Healthworks, FreedomDoc Health

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