Ansel Health with Veer Gidwaney | E397
Improving health-related financial outcomes
In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Veer Gidwaney, CEO and founder of Ansel Health, a company providing innovative supplemental health insurance designed to cover 13,000 medical conditions with automatic claims processing. Veer explains the motivation behind starting Ansel Health, emphasizing the need to ease financial burdens caused by medical events thanks to high deductibles in traditional health plans. He details how Ansel Health differentiates itself from incumbents by offering a broader range of coverage and simplified, automated claims, leading to higher utilization and customer satisfaction. Veer also discusses the company's focus on delivering value to end users and the significant challenges faced in changing industry perspectives on health insurance. Employers and employees can learn how Ansel Health aims to create a hassle-free experience and potentially ease the burden on HR departments. Tune in to learn more about how Ansel Health is transforming supplemental health insurance in the US.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to FinTech Impact
00:26 Meet Veer Gidwaney of Ansel Health
01:01 The Problem with Traditional Health Insurance
02:21 Innovations in Supplemental Insurance
03:41 Automating Claims for Better Customer Experience
07:15 Challenges and Motivations
13:13 Employer and Employee Onboarding
19:08 Future Enhancements and Final Thoughts
21:01 Closing Remarks
Resources:
Facebook – Jason Pereira's Facebook
LinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedIn
Woodgate.com – Sponsor
LinkedIn - Veer’s LinkedIn