In this episode of Community Connected Health, hosts Skip Lowe and Colton Storla of North Risk Partners speak with Scott Argie, VP of Strategy and Network Development at the OrthoForum Value Network. Scott explains how over 160 independent orthopedic groups united to form the largest independent orthopedic network in the U.S., addressing rising healthcare costs and insurance complexities. The discussion highlights significant cost savings available through independent practices and ambulatory surgery centers, the importance of employer education, and how self-funded employers and brokers can leverage transparent, high-quality orthopedic care to meaningfully reduce musculoskeletal healthcare spending.

This is Community Connected Health, the podcast where we explore how employers, healthcare innovators, and advisors are transforming the way healthcare is delivered — right in their own communities. This podcast is hosted by Skip Lowe and Colton Storla of North Risk Partners, and new episodes release on the first Monday of each month on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your podcasts. You can also connect with the hosts through LinkedIn or via email. If you're ready to rethink your health plan, empower your employees, and build something better — you're in the right place.

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