Disrupting Medication Costs: Paul Pruitt of SHARx Tackles the Healthcare Crisis for Uninsured and Underinsured

Disruption / Interruption

Nov 21 2024 • 32 mins

Paul Pruitt is the Chief Growth Officer at SHARx, LLC, a patient advocacy and supply-chain management company addressing the nation’s out-of-control drug prices. In this episode, KJ and Paul explore the importance of moving away from traditional health insurance models and offer insights into creating a more sustainable approach to healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

04:54 The Unsustainable Cost of Medications

09:37 The Role of HR and Financial Leaders

14:19 Opting Out of Traditional Insurance

17:47 The Monopoly of Specialty Pharmacies

21:07 Employer Benefits and Cost Management

Quote of the Show (16:00):

"What are we doing using insurance to cover things that we know are going to happen? That's nonsensical." – Paul Pruitt

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Ways to connect with Paul Pruitt:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpruittjr/

Company Website: https://sharxplan.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharx-llc/

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