Bridging the Trust Gap: How Transparent Pricing Is Transforming Healthcare for Patients
Bridging the Trust Gap: How Transparent Pricing Is Transforming Healthcare for Patients  
Podcast: Patients Win
Published On: Thu May 14 2026
Description: Welcome to another episode of Patients Win, the podcast dedicated to making healthcare work for the people it serves - the patients. Today, we dive into the intersection of healthcare and technology with David Comiskey of HealthMe. With a unique background that spans national security, the pet care industry, and now healthcare innovation, David Comiskey brings a fresh perspective on how transparency and direct care models can rebuild trust and transform the patient experience.Join Troy Reichert and Dr. Jonathan Bushman as they explore how legacy technology has disrupted the doctor-patient relationship, why pricing transparency is key to restoring trust, and how HealthMe’s platform is simplifying access, costs, and quality for both patients and providers. Hear real-life stories of patients saving thousands and getting the care they need faster, and discover why mission-driven innovation from outside traditional healthcare might just be what patients need to win.Timestamps:00:00 Starting in the Defense Department03:33 Building a pet care tech company06:52 Technology's role in healthcare change11:13 Benefits of direct care models14:14 Discussing a simplified service platform18:28 Discussing trust in healthcare20:02 Patients using AI in healthcare24:22 Implementing prospective pricing in healthcare28:50 Improving healthcare accessibility32:36 Saving on surgery costs35:20 Thanking Dave for his contributionsShow Website - https://thepatientswin.com/Primed Healthcare - https://primedhealthcare.com/Troy Reichert - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-reichert-67606b5/Dr. Jonathan Bushman - Show Host - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bushman-do-106821191Media Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”