Ep. 15 – Navigating Cash Pay Healthcare with Lyn Carter
In this episode of Next-Gen Healthcare, Larry welcomes special guest Lyn Carter, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Tendo Corporation. They dive into the frequently asked questions about finding affordable healthcare options, including cash pay providers for doctor visits, imaging, and lab work. Lynn also explains the role of MDsave and how it simplifies the process for consumers seeking transparent pricing and bundled medical services.
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Chapters:
00:49 Introduction to Lyn Carter
01:41 Cash Pay Services
02:35 What is MDSave?
05:58 Price Transparency
08:14 Service Limits
12:04 Lyric Health’s Role
15:37 Transitioning to Cash Pay Model
17:18 Final Thoughts
About Lyn:
Lyn Carter brings over 15 years of experience in population health management, contracting, process improvement, consulting, and new business development. She has worked with diverse stakeholders and partners to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for communities.
Passionate about applying a medical anthropology perspective to healthcare, Lyn believes in understanding the relationships between humans, their afflictions, healthcare teams, and societies. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Michigan State University, where she focused on healthcare administration and policy. She is particularly interested in systemic and interdependent healthcare issues, including payment reform, systems disruption, and preventive health.
Lyn’s personal mantra is: Grit, Strategy, and Compassion—values she uses to drive meaningful change in healthcare.
