S14 E6: Smells Like Money Podcast: Outside-Of-The-Box Healthcare Coverage Options

● 💊 How to control frequency and severity of claims to dramatically cut health insurance expenses

● 💡 What level-funded plans are and how they offer cost-saving opportunities for smaller companies

● 🩺 The power of direct primary care (DPC) and virtual urgent care—solutions that offer care without copays or surprise bills

● 💸 How to integrate your healthcare plan with workers comp to reduce overall business costs

● 🤝 The critical questions you should be asking your benefits consultant (and what to do if they can’t answer them)

● 📉 Why controlling benefits costs is equivalent to finding new revenue without increasing sales

Who Should Listen:

This episode is especially valuable for:

● Small business owners with 2–50 employees

● Mid-sized employers with up to 500 staff

● Contractors, manufacturers, and tech providers in civil and infrastructure industries

● Entrepreneurs looking for more control and clarity in employee benefit spending

Resources Mentioned:

● Altiqe’s “Instant EBITDA” Guide – Learn how cutting healthcare waste drops directly to your bottom line

● Documentary on healthcare fraud & abuse – Available on altiqe.com

● Contact Allison for a consultation: acdepaoli@altiqe.com

Quotable Moments:

“The only thing that matters in health insurance is controlling the frequency and severity of claims.”

— Allison DePaoli

“Your insurance premium is your money—even if you’re fully insured.”

— Allison DePaoli

Contact Information:

Allison DePaoli, Founder of Altiqe Consulting

Websites: altiqe.com

Email: acdepaoli@altiqe.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-de-paoli/

Conclusion:

In this episode of The Doodoo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, Allison DePaoli delivered a powerful message: you are not stuck with overpriced, underwhelming healthcare benefits—no matter the size of your business. From level-funded plans to direct primary care and workers’ comp integration, there are innovative and practical options available that can reduce costs and improve care.

Host Suzan Chin-Taylor and Allison emphasized that access to quality, affordable healthcare isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategic advantage for recruitment, retention, and overall productivity. By asking the right questions and exploring outside-the-box solutions, business owners can reclaim control over their healthcare spend and reinvest those savings back into their business.

So, whether you’re a contractor with 5 employees or a manufacturer with 200, this episode is your wake-up call to rethink benefits—and your bottom line.

👉 Want to learn more?

Download the Instant EBITDA Guide, watch the healthcare documentary, or reach out to Allison directly at acdepaoli@altiqe.com or altiqe.com.

Until next time—keep growing, and keep it flowing. 💧