First Stop Health CEO Teira Gunlock recently joined Blake Madden and Dr. Eric Bricker on the Claims Denied podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on some of healthcare’s most debated topics.
The episode dives into AI regulation, ICHRA vs. captives, rising employer healthcare costs, and the growing pressure on small and mid-sized employers navigating renewals. Throughout the discussion, Teira brings the conversation back to a central question: are healthcare decisions actually improving the experience for patients and employees — or simply shifting costs around the system?
The conversation also explores the future of work, the role of technology in healthcare delivery, and what happens when innovation moves faster than the systems built to support it.
Thoughtful, candid, and unscripted, the episode reflects the kinds of conversations benefits leaders and employers are increasingly having across the industry.
About First Stop Health
On a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all, First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states. First Stop Health prioritizes an engaging and easy-to-use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages. Patients can access a licensed telemedicine doctor in minutes for urgent and on-demand needs and can schedule appointments with experienced providers for mental healthcare, chronic care, and preventive care. First Stop Health’s flexible and turnkey solutions give mid-sized employers an affordable and meaningful benefit for their workforce. First Stop Health has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces from 2022-2025 and has ranked among the fastest-growing private companies for eight consecutive years. We are proud to be recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.