Unlock the secrets of financial health with a deeper dive into the world of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as we sit down with Matt Quinn, the savvy mind behind Harvest. Matt illuminates the intricate dance of savings, investments, and tax advantages that HSAs offer, especially post Affordable Care Act. Experience our candid chat as we, your hosts Sam and Maia, share our own HSA stories, reflecting on the smart moves and the occasional stumbles we've encountered in our journey through the healthcare cost maze.

Think managing healthcare costs is a high-wire act? You're not alone. This episode peels back the layers of HSA contribution limits, the quirky 'birthday rule' for dependents, and the savvy strategy of catch-up contributions for the 55-and-over crowd. We even touch on the recent tax return day deadline extension for HSA contributions, offering insights that could change the way you think about your next doctor's visit. Whether it's navigating the system for a family or making the most of your individual plan, we've got the lowdown on how to keep your finances as fit as your health.

But it's not all about the numbers—we're also tackling the ethical tightrope of personal finance data. How do you maximize your financial potential without succumbing to the lure of unnecessary spending? We delve into the finder's fees for spotting eligible expenses and wrestle with the tension between data privacy and value extraction. Plus, we explore how fintech startups are creatively addressing cash flow issues to give you a leg up in today's economy. Tune in and join our conversation as we explore the labyrinth of healthcare savings—it's a journey well worth the listen.

Sam Maule and Maia Bittner have invited Boe Hartman, the CTO and co-Founder of Nomi, to pull up a chair again at our virtual table to share insights on the repercussions rippling through the healthcare payment systems, laying bare the stark financial and personal implications for providers and patients alike.

As we navigate the turbulent waters of a $4 trillion industry caught in the throes of a major claims processing shutdown, we uncover the unseen winners of this crisis and confront the startling differences in regulation when comparing healthcare to the banking sector. The conversation pivots scrutinizes the antitrust landscape and its potential effects on healthcare competition and innovation. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration into the intertwined worlds of healthcare policy, economics, and the cutting-edge efforts by companies like Nomi to forge a more direct and efficient marketplace for us all.

Boe Hartman article: Why Healthcare Needs a Crash Course from Banking Now!

Discover the intricate labyrinth of medical payments and the heightened need for secure data as we sit with Boe Hartman of Nomi Health, whose expertise in banking and payments sheds light on the seismic effects of the United Healthcare cyber hack.

Boe takes us through the trenches of an industry rattled by outdated systems, revealing how his work at Nomi Health is championing the development of real-time payment rails, poised to overhaul the costly and sluggish process of reimbursing healthcare providers. As we unravel the current state of U.S. healthcare payments, it becomes clear that the shakeup may just be the catalyst for a much-needed revolution in how we settle medical bills.

The shockwaves of the recent Change Healthcare ransomware attack, attributed to state sponsored black hat hackers, ripple throughout our conversation, exposing a stark vulnerability in our national infrastructure. The breach's staggering scope, with six terabytes of sensitive data at stake and daily medical transactions grinding to a halt, paints a dire picture. The ramifications extend beyond the disruption of services, as providers are forced back to archaic paper claims and the financial stability of entire systems hangs in the balance. With the industry holding its breath for a potential Congressional lifeline, join us as we discuss the critical demand for resilience and competition in safeguarding the future of healthcare data and payments.