Geek Speak – High Performance Companies

Your Guide to the Jargon Influencing Healthcare Decisions, Policy, and Practice

Seventh Edition – Released April 2026

Geek Speak Hits a Milestone: Downloaded by over 100,000 Readers!

Launched in 2020, Geek Speak was created to decode the jargon, abbreviations, and vernacular used by healthcare providers and benefits professionals.

But our work didn’t start there. Long before direct contracting became a mainstream conversation, we were building a high performance network of providers and healthcare purchasers – all committed to better outcomes, transparent pricing, and accountable care.

Geek Speak reflects that same philosophy – bringing clarity to a system that too often operates without it.

As healthcare continues to evolve, so does this resource, with quarterly updates capturing the latest terms, trends, and structural shifts shaping the industry.

Now in its Seventh Edition (Q1 2026), we’ve expanded our glossary to include the language driving value-based care and high performance delivery systems – because we can only influence what we understand. This edition also includes recommended resources – conferences, books, newsletters, and podcasts – for those ready to dive deeper.

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With Geek Speak, we’re not just defining language –

We’re Leading the Conversation

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What People are Saying

“I have sometimes seen a major disconnect in the vernacular used by advisors when speaking with providers about direct contracting. This reference is helpful in that the definitions are authentic and give providers the basic terms we use so everyone can be on the same page.”

Healthcare Provider

“My benefits broker kept using terms I didn’t fully understand, so he suggested I download a copy of Geek Speak. Now, not only am I tracking everything like a pro, I’m also questioning some of the so-called “solutions” companies have been presenting to me. Thank you!”

Employer

“As a new benefits advisor, I’ve learned more terminology and practical insights from Geek Speak than I did in all my H&L licensing and training combined. I now feel confident and prepared when speaking with employers, and I can clearly evaluate the options being presented to them.”

“After years dealing with billing issues, I’ve been exploring direct contracting opportunities. Thanks to Doug Geinzer’s guidance and the insights in Geek Speak, I’ve already started transitioning to a direct-pay model with confidence.”

Orthopaedic Surgeon

“Thanks, Doug! Geek Speak is a must-have resource for all my new hires – it gets them up to speed fast. The co-branding option is an excellent touch that makes it feel truly tailored to our team.”

Care Navigation Firm

“A colleague referred me to Doug to help grow my cash-pay business, and with just one introduction to a large employer group in my area, my business is thriving. I can’t thank you enough and highly recommend you.”

Direct Primary Care Physician