Fighting for Fair Healthcare Access Means Overcoming Certain Challenges

 

With healthcare costs continuing to climb, and the access to quality care remaining uneven, discussions on healthcare reform are quite an essential topic. Millions of Americans face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to critical health services. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, nearly 40 percent of Americans have delayed medical care due to cost. 

With these challenges in mind, how can we ensure equitable healthcare that serves everyone?

That’s the question on this latest episode of “Highway to Health,” hosted by David Kemp. Joined by Chris Hamilton, a partner at Hotchkiss Insurance, he and Kemp explored the ways to break down barriers in the healthcare system and make care affordable and accessible to all. They also discussed partnerships with employers, enhancing patient care, and the transformative power of personal health practices.

Some of their main points of discussion covered:

  • Hamilton’s insights on challenges patients face in accessing quality healthcare and how his team works with employers to improve options for employees.
  • The financial strain high healthcare costs place on individuals and how cost transparency can be a tool for positive change.
  • Hamilton’s commitment to fitness, and how he incorporates daily routines like cold plunges to maintain his well-being.

Chris Hamilton is a partner at Hotchkiss Insurance. He has over two decades of experience in employee benefits and risk management. Additionally, he also has a background in sports and a passion for healthy living. Hamilton is dedicated to advancing fair access to healthcare through innovative employer-insurer collaborations.

Article by Alexandra Simon.

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