Welcome to The Price of Healthcare Podcast

In this introductory episode of The Price of Healthcare Podcast, Payerset co-founders Jacob Little and Jerry DiMaso explain why they launched the Price Transparency Project and what listeners can expect from the conversations ahead. They reflect on how healthcare price transparency has evolved since the Transparency in Coverage data first became available in 2022, from early confusion and technical challenges to a rapidly maturing source of insight for the entire healthcare ecosystem. They also explore the continued need for education, advocacy, and open dialogue across groups that too often operate in separate echo chambers. The conversation covers upcoming policy developments, including the anticipated Transparency in Coverage Schema 3.0, the important differences between hospital and insurer transparency requirements, and the potential for better data to make healthcare pricing more understandable, predictable, and actionable. Above all, this episode introduces the podcast’s central mission: bringing together care delivery organizations, employers, insurers, policymakers, patients, and other healthcare leaders to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and build a more functional healthcare market. The Price of Healthcare Podcast is produced by the team at Payerset.