The Granite List Live

Leading Innovation in Musculoskeletal Care

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:43:33 -0400

This week, Jessica Landin, CEO of Vori Health, joins The Granite List.Live to share Vori Health's innovative approach to musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a physician-led, hybrid-care model, Vori Health provides patients with effective, conservative care pathways for MSK conditions.

Dollars and Sense: How Paid Leave Boosts Your Bottom Line

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:33:12 -0400

Paid leave isn't just a benefit—it's a strategic investment in your most valuable asset: your people. On this week's episode of The Granite List.Live, Sally is joined by Grace Erickson, VP of Revenue for Cocoon. Together, they dive into why comprehensive leave policies are the secret weapon of forward-thinking companies and how supporting employees through life's pivotal moments is your competitive advantage. Spoiler alert: When you show up for your team, they show up for your business.

GLP-1s for Employers: Navigating What’s Next

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:47:11 -0400

This week on The Granite List.Live, Sally is joined by Jessica Lea, PharmD and CEO of Tria Health, as they dive into the fast-changing landscape of GLP-1 medications for obesity and diabetes. Jessica shares her insight on why pharmacist-led oversight is important, especially with complex and costly drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Additionally, together, Sally and Jessica explore:

Challenges employers face when deciding whether to cover these medications
The impact of direct-to-consumer options
The importance of combining medication with lifestyle changes for lasting results
Future developments in GLP-1 treatments and their potential uses.

Learn more about Tria Health on The Granite List!

The Price Isn't Right?

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:43:18 -0400

This week, Ron Peck, Chief Legal Officer for The Phia Group joins Leigh on The Granite List.Live. The Phia Group is a health care and benefits cost containment expert, servicing employers and insurance carriers - as well as those that service them. Listen as Ron dissects societal trends resulting in mass confusion, dependence upon networks, and systemic issues that all combine to result in skyrocketing costs - as well as inadequate (and potentially damaging) legislative remedies.

Shifting Healthcare: Work Right NW's Total Worker Approach

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:19:13 -0400

This week, Justin Zimmerman, Sales and Business Development, Work Right NW, joins the Granite List.Live to share his insight on Work Right NW's total worker health approach. As a leader in industrial sports medicine, Work Right NW provides the industrial athlete with proactive care to reduce injuries, improve employee health, and foster a culture of safety.

Beyond sharing what differentiates the Work Right NW approach, Justin also equips employers with the five things they should have top of mind when evaluating and vetting different injury prevention solutions!

On-Demand Benefits Access

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:03:40 -0400

As 2025 comes to a close, Alycia Riedl, Immediate Past President of NABIP, joins Sally to discuss the biggest trends in employee engagement, the importance of access for employer-sponsored health plans, and solutions to the fragmentation in healthcare.

Early Detection, Brighter Futures: A Colorectal Cancer Screening Discussion

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:30:54 -0300

In a special episode of The Granite List.Live, Dr. Erica Barnell, Chief Medical Officer for Geneoscopy, and Lauren Roberson, Head of Clinical Advocacy for Connect Healthcare Collaboration, join Sally for a discussion about the importance of colon cancer screening through the lens of an employer/plan member. Dr. Barnell will also dive into Geneoscopy's lead product, ColoSense, an FDA-approved cancer screening test that looks to provide more access and increase adherence to colorectal screening guidelines.

Learn more about Geneoscopy🔗:

Website: www.geneoscopy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geneoscopy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeneoscopyCo

Impacting Cost by Improving Access

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:46:42 -0300

This week, Cristin Dickerson MD, Founder and CEO of Green Imaging, joins The Granite List.Live to discuss the current trends she is seeing in the imaging space. With imaging costs continuing to rise and private equity impacting the industry, Dr. Dickerson urges employers to seek solutions, such as direct contracting, that bring greater access to members and lead to better health outcomes.

Cutting Through Costs: H.H.C. Group's Evolving Cost-Containment Strategy

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:30:00 -0300

On this week's episode of the The Granite List.Live, Sally is joined by Bruce Roffé, CEO of H.H.C. Group, and Bob Serber, Vice President of H.H.C. Group, as they share how H.H.C. has spent three decades helping payors and brokers reduce medical claim costs without sacrificing care. From out-of-network negotiations to reference-based pricing and Independent Medical Reviews, Bruce and Bob detail the strategies that brokers, TPAs and others need to know to help clients save smarter in today’s high-cost healthcare environment.

Free Market Surgery with Texas Medical Management

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:48:09 -0300

This week, Sean Kelley, CEO and Founder, and Javier Lira, VP of Clinical Operations, of Texas Medical Management join Leigh on The Granite List.Live to discuss Texas Medical Management's focus on surgery quality and how its Quality Bundled Surgery model benefits employers and patients alike.

Reaching the Right Audience

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:15:22 -0300

This week, Laura Carabello, Principal Owner and Chief Creative Officer of CPR Strategic Marketing Communications, joins The Granite List. Live to discuss recent trends in benefit communications and publishing. Specifically, Sally and Laura dive into the importance of content creation, the evolving role of AI in communications, and the impact of private equity in the industry. In a costly and complex healthcare landscape, Laura highlights the need for your plan to have an effective, patient-centric communications strategy.

The Human Side of End-of-Life Benefits

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:06:10 -0300

This week Paul Fried, founder of I Made the Arrangements, joins Leigh on The Granite List.Live to talk about why end-of-life planning is one of the most overlooked, yet most human, benefits an employer can offer. Paul shares how his team has reimagined wills, advance directives, and funeral planning into a compassionate, easy-to-use platform that empowers employees and relieves families during life’s most difficult moments. This conversation will challenge how you think about benefits and leave you with practical ways to support the people who make your business possible.

MindClub America's Mental Fitness Plan

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:03:33 -0300

On this week's episode of The Granite List. Live, Leigh is joined by Kevin Lee, CEO of MindClub America, as he explains the shift from sick to preventative care in the mental health space. Kevin also details how MindClub America delivers their mental health services to employers in a way that generates engagement, and he further lays out what differentiates MindClub from other mental health services providers.

A Natural Path to Elevate Employee Wellness

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:53:40 -0300

This week, Stew Baskin, CEO of CannaPlan, joins the show to discuss the launch of CannaPlan, the first medical cannabis employee wellness program designed specifically for today’s workplace. Backed by emerging data from states with legalized medical cannabis, Stew dives into the real-world impacts on workplace productivity, claims reduction, and even bottom-line performance. If you're exploring innovative, compliant, and cost-effective benefit enhancements, this episode is a must-listen.

Fur-Babies: Why Pets Must Be Included in a Modern Benefits Offering

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:11:00 -0300

Pets are reshaping the concept of family - whether they are "starter children" or the substitute for those who decide not to have children at all, the pet at the center of the American home is a trend that's here to stay. Pets have officially graduated to the status of full-fledged family members, with budgets to match- and a someone with a sick pet at home can often mean a distracted, anxious, and disengaged employee. This week, we are joined by Aaron Oaks, CEO of United Pet Care, who explores how forward-thinking brokers can leverage pet benefits into more engaged employees, and happier, stickier clients.

Empowering Employees with End-of-Life Planning

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:51:30 -0300

In this episode, we explore the powerful impact of Five Wishes at Work, an innovative employee benefit that integrates end-of-life planning into workplace healthcare offerings. This week, Paul Malley, President of Aging with Dignity, joins the show to share how Five Wishes was inspired by the need for more compassionate and comprehensive healthcare benefits, addressing gaps in employee well-being that often go overlooked.

In this episode, Leigh and Paul dive into:

• the common pain points HR leaders face when it comes to end-of-life conversations and planning

• why it’s critical for organizations to offer proactive solutions

• real-world case studies that demonstrate the tangible benefits of implementing Five Wishes at Work

With trends around mental health and holistic well-being on the rise, this episode offers valuable insights into enhancing benefits programs with a thoughtful, impactful solution that truly supports employees!

What Brokers Really Need During Open Enrollment

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:13:19 -0300

Brokers know the drill: Open Enrollment rolls around, and suddenly you're juggling tech questions, client confusion, and a whole lot of noise. This week, Joe Fernandez, Chief Strategy Officer of Selerix, joins the show to dig into the often overlooked strategies that help brokers provide true solutions to their clients during open enrollment season. From better processes to real talk on personalization and tech overload, Joe provides his insight on the gaps brokers wish vendors would finally fill.

Whether you’re a benefits broker, HR pro, or just someone who’s been through a chaotic OE season, this episode includes some “finally someone said it” moments you’ll want to hear.

Proactive Rx: A Patient-Centered Approach to Pharmacy

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:09:22 -0300

This week, Vinay Patel, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Proactive MD, joins the Granite List. Live to discuss Proactive MD's new product offering - Proactive Rx. Providing an enhanced quality of care and cost savings, the Proactive Rx program utilizes virtual pharmacists to collaborate with clinic staff. Join the conversation as Vinay details their innovative and proactive approach to pharmacy services.

An International Approach to Pharmacy

Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:32 -0300

This week, Bill Hepscher, Founder, and Casey MacPherson, CEO, of RxManage join the show to discuss their international approach to pharmacy. With the increasing discussion about international pharmacy amid recent tariff talks, Bill and Casey help to answer some of the most frequently asked questions around international sourcing!

Transforming Health Plans with Data-Driven Solutions

Mon, 12 May 2025 05:58:28 -0300

Join Will Foster, Vice President of Total Rewards at USRS, and Paul Richmond, Chief Commercial Officer for Wellnecity, as they dive into a conversation around how data-driven solutions can address health plan challenges. We'll also see how data-driven solutions can empower groups to reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance outcomes.

Stop Financial Stress Before Your Employees Give Up (Or Give Notice)

Mon, 12 May 2025 01:46:36 -0300

Financial stress doesn’t always show up in obvious ways—but it’s quietly impacting your people, your productivity, and your retention. In this episode, Katie Rapley, Head of Marketing at BrightDime, shares why HR leaders should think of financial wellness as preventative care. We explore what financial stress really looks like at work, the ripple effects organizations often overlook, and how the right support can completely shift an employee’s experience. Katie shares a powerful comparison of one employee’s journey—with and without access to financial guidance—that highlights just how much is at stake. Katie also breaks down the key ingredients of a financial wellness program that actually gets used—and how HR teams can make progress even without a big budget. If you’re looking for practical, human-centered ways to support your employees’ financial well-being, this one’s for you.

The Importance of Transparency: ProCare Rx's EDGE Program

Mon, 05 May 2025 03:59:15 -0300

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have received a lot of bad press due to increasing pharmacy costs and the limited control held by plan sponsors. As an innovator in the PBM space, Marc Cohen, VP, Marketing and Sales for ProCare Rx, joins the show to delve into the pharmacy services offered by ProCare Rx and their EDGE program. Join us as Marc dives into how ProCare Rx's clear-sight transparency provides value by containing costs while maintaining the efficacy of the clinical program.

Pharmacy Spend and Trend

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:42:31 -0300

This week, Zach Fiedler, COO, and Jake Goll, PharmD, Clinical Consultant, of Prism Health join the show to dive into Prism's Spend and Trend Report. With a focus on plan sponsors, Prism provides this report to payers so that they can benchmark how their plan is doing, and it allows them to see if market trends are also seen in their patient population. Join us as Zach and Jake dive into the biggest insights from this year's report!

Regenerative Medicine and the Future of Care

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:51:45 -0300

This week, Anthony Hartley, CEO of MedAdvisor, joins the show to discuss how regenerative medicine has truly transformed patient care. Opposed to treating autoimmune disorders with pricey specialty medications, MedAdvisor advocates for patients to seek alternative therapies that can provide the medical outcomes they are seeking. Join us as Anthony discusses the impact of regenerative medicine on member health, the financial costs of the plan, and the future of medicine overall.

A Different Approach to Member Pain

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:15:24 -0300

Everyday employees come to work in pain. Their pain not only impacts their day to day, but their pain impacts the entire health plan as other conditions such as diabetes, weight, and stress, for example, get worse. As an alternative to traditional surgeries, Regenexx utilizes a needle-based approach using the patient's own cells from their blood. To tell us more about Regenexx's approach, Mark Testa, Executive Vice President; Regenexx, joins the show to display the impact Regenexx can have - including how they've been validated as generating 49% cost savings across the board by replacing up to 70% of elective orthopedic surgeries.

Support Throughout Parenting Lifecycle

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:19:57 -0300

Over 60% of the workforce is made up of working parents. The challenge of navigating parenthood while managing work duties can lead to higher rates of presenteeism and absenteeism among the working parent population. As a working parent himself, Han Kulberg. Co-Founder and CEO of Avocado Health, joins the show to discuss how he was inspired to create this solution and the benefit it provides to working parents by providing them with a reliable source of information and support.

Reducing Turnover with the Benefits Members Need

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:10:13 -0300

On this week's episode, PJ Rescigno, AVP, Specialty Products for Planned Administrators, joins the show to discuss PAI's limited benefit and ACA-compliant plans offered on their specialty side. These plans provide significant benefits to members and employers alike, reducing costs and significantly improving retention.

The Crisis Facing Long-Term Care Employers

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:14:17 -0300

Long-term care, skilled nursing, and health and human service employers are facing a serious crisis at this current moment. These employers have been faced with significant challenges such as:

A war for talent
Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement levels
The continuous increase in healthcare costs and premiums

On the heels of their recent white paper addressing this crisis, Andy McMillan, Executive Vice President, National Head of Sales & Marketing for Homestead, joins the show this week to dive into the crisis and how Homestead's reference-based pricing approach can serve as a potential solution for employers!

The Human Element of Employee Benefits Solutions

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:20:16 -0300

Benefits leaders are tasked with providing solutions to the needs of their employees. Joining us this week with years of benefits administration experience, Jenny Spring, Employee Benefits Manager for US Radiology Specialists, discusses the innovative solutions she's brought to her employees at US Radiology. Additionally, with the importance benefits play during times of need, Jenny displays the benefits that high-touch solutions with a human element provide employees.

A Solution for Those Struggling

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:25:29 -0400

A staggering 45% of American employees reports stuggling with their well-being. Employee Assistance Programs strive to be a resource for these employees, but have missed the mark.

This week, we are joined by Will Busch III, Founder of Soteria Life, a well-being analytics program aimed at providing an innovative solution to employee benefits to address the struggles faced by American workers. We dive into Soteria's focus on family preservation, how they utilize technology and AI, and what makes Soteria Life different from other EAPs.

Using Data to Understand Your Population's Needs

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:15:38 -0400

Jake Steepleton, Product Lead at Wellnecity, and Lauren Roberson, Head of Nurse Advocacy for Connect Healthcare Collaboration, join this week's show to discuss how their collaboration results in the improved efficiency of solutions and health outcomes through the use of data.

Empowering Members with Healthcare Literacy

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:06:26 -0400

For individuals, the start of the new year often brings resolutions revolving around health. Additionally, their deductible amounts start over.

To kick off 2025, Al Lewis, Quizmeister-in-Chief at Quizzify, joins the show to discuss how Quizzify's education platform teaches and engages members in health literacy, healthcare literacy, and health benefits literacy through their curated trivia quizzes. Beyond education, Al also displays how Quizzify and the other tools they have built help members be better, wiser, stewards of both their own and the plan's money.

Be sure to attend Quizzify's webinar on January 25, where they will dive into The 10 "Greatest Hacks" of Employee Health Literacy: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jKP27PXNRa-9JYtms6CZ_A#/registration

The Root Cause of Rising Healthcare Costs

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:08:53 -0400

For self-insured employers, the rising costs of care are one of their biggest management challenges. Often, these costs result from members starting in the wrong place on their care journey due to the design of the benefit package. This week, Michael Riley Jr., CEO of Sustainable Health Index (SHI), and Jennifer Gamboa, Managing Partner for SHI, join the show to discuss how SHI uses data to determine root causes of healthcare costs and strategies to reduce costs while improving health outcomes for members.

Making Childcare Accessible and Affordable

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:50:14 -0400

For many households, childcare is their second highest expense. Additionally, access to child care can be severely limited in specific industries and areas of the country. Jennifer Frantom, a working mother herself and Director of Business Development for Learning Care Group, joins this week's show to discuss how Learning Care Group provides various innovative, customized childcare solutions for any organization!

Utilizing Wearables to Keep the Working Athlete Safe

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:04:48 -0400

Work Right is focused on the industrial athlete and keeping them safe. Through their partnership with Longitude6, WorkRight has been able to bring wearable technologies to meet the specific needs of each individual worksite. In this week's episode, we are joined by Nic Patee, President of WorkRight, and Mark Heaysman, CEO of Longitude6, as we dive into the partnership and its impact on the working athlete.

Mitigating the Opioid Risk

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:37:37 -0300

Continuing to come to you on the heels of Health Benefits Nation, Cal Beyer, Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces for SAFE Project, joins the show to discuss their mission and strategy for mitigating the risk of opioid addiction and overdose.

To learn more about the risk opioids present and prevention methods, check out these additional resources:

Safe Surgery for Those in Recovery: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/business-services/coaching-consulting/article/22913133/goldfinch-health-avoiding-opioids-and-heal-prior-to-and-after-surgery-for-those-in-recovery
Optimizing Outcomes and Containing the Costs of Surgery: https://blog.ifebp.org/optimizing-outcomes-and-containing-the-costs-of-surgery/
SAFE Project 5-Minute Opioid Overdose Reversal Training Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shwlqCWM4qM
SAFE Project 30-Minute Opioid Overdose Reversal Training Video: https://safeproject-s-school-262f.thinkific.com/courses/naloxone-training
Reversing Opioid Overdoses in Construction: A Jobsite Imperative: https://www.cfmabponline.net/cfmabp/09102024/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=2014391&temp=5b4a2f4d-b8ed-4bd8-8b5d-c4f998423983#articleId2014391

Caring for Your Organization's Most Valuable Asset

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:23:30 -0300

We're coming to you live from the Validation Institute's Health Benefits Nation! In this week's episode, Stephanie Koch, Director of Human Resources for Hendry Marine Industries, joins the show fresh off being named one of the Top 25 Benefits Leaders in the Country to discuss the work she's done as an HR leader to assess the needs of those on the plan and provide them with a solution that works for them!

Addressing Spread Pricing with Evo First

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:33:58 -0300

Recently it seems that the term 'PBM' has become a dirty acronym in the benefits space. Non-transparent practices and spread pricing have led to increased costs for the plan and its members. Bill Miller, Managing Director of Evo First, joins this week's show to discuss how Evo's approach to pharmacy benefits differentiates them from the "big guys" through transparency, flexibility, and independence.

Empowering Ownership with Sapient Health

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:48:03 -0300

Underwriting Management Experts is a full-service stop-loss provider who prides themselves on creating disruption through independence, flexibility, and innovation. As we head into 2025, Vince Lewis, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at UME, joins the show to discuss UME's new captive product Sapient Health set to launch at the beginning of the year!

Bringing Direct Primary Care to the Masses

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:04:25 -0300

The Direct Primary Care Model is transforming primary care for both patients and physicans. So in this week's episode, we're talking all things DPC! Alex George, Head of Marketing at Hint Health, Molly Breitenbach, COO of Candid Health Advisors, and Dr. Brandon Alleman, co-owner of Antioch Med, join the show to discuss how Hint Health has worked to make DPC accessible to the masses.

The Growing Importance of Family-Forming Benefits

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:51:16 -0300

In a recent survey by Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM), employers rated family-forming inside as one of the Top-5 most important benefits that they should be focusing on. With an increased focus on these benefits, David Adamson, CEO of ARC Fertility, and Eliza Chin, Executive Director of the American Medical Women's Association, join this week's show to discuss why family-forming benefits are receiving more attention and the impact that offering these benefits can have on the workplace.

World-Class Healthcare Accessible for All

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:05:25 -0300

This week we are joined by Rhett Stover, President of Proactive MD, and Matt Farnum, SVP and Head of Strategic Markets for Proactive MD, as they discuss their roles with the company and how their advanced primary care model brings about significant benefit to any organization.

Advancing Your Voice in Healthcare

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:09:06 -0300

Advance Care Planning has begun to gain more and more traction in the employee benefits space over the past couple of years, so this week, Joanne Eason, President of Five Wishes, joins the show to discuss what Advance Care Planning is, why it is important for people of all ages to have, and how their Five Wishes at Work program brings Advance Care Planning to organizations as an employee benefit.

PSA: Northwind's Member-Focused Approach

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:34:56 -0300

Steve Zetzl, Vice President, Client Strategies, and Katherine Lurk, Vice President, Clinical Strategies, of Northwind Pharmaceuticals join this week's show to discuss Northwind's PSA (Pharmacy Services Administration) approach and how it serves to differentiate them from the PBMs on the market.

Reference-Based Pricing: What You Need to Know

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:34:47 -0300

This week, Andy McMillan, Executive Vice President of Homestead Smart Health Plans, joins the show to take a deep dive into reference-based pricing. Specifically we dive into the savings associated with reference-based pricing, the myths around it, and what brokers and employers need to know as the consider moving to a reference-based plan. Additionally, Andy details how Homestead utilizes reference-based pricing and how they use the customer experience to differentiate themselves from other solutions on the market.

Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:01:48 -0300

An important, and often overlooked part of employee well-being is financial wellness. With 78% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, and a significant increase in employees drawing loans on their 401(k), the recent partnership between BrightDime and Kashable looks to equip employees with financial coaching and low-cost loans to help them achieve their financial goals. This week we are joined by David Stedman, CEO of BrightDime, and Jameson Fauver, VP of Business Development at Kashable, as they talk through their partnership and the value it brings.

Long-Term Success through Lifestyle Modification

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:17:07 -0300

GLP-1s continue to dominate conversation in the industry, so in this week's episode the expert team at Tria Health joins the show to dive into these medications, common misconceptions, and how they should ultimately be utilized. We are joined by Jessica Lea, CEO of Tria Health, Jenny Edwards, Manager of Health and Wellness, and Austin Morgan, Lead Clinical Pharmacist. In addition to GLP-1s, the Tria team will inform you about their Choose to Lose program which provides participants with pharmacist led interventions and health coaching regarding nutrition and exercise.

Driving Healthcare Off The Lot

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:57:30 -0300

This week, Tim Hawley, CEO of Exemplar Insurance Associates, joins our show to discuss how the American healthcare system is broken - primarily due to misaligned incentives. Although the system is 'broken', Tim shares how he and Exemplar are working to provide more affordable, quality care to those they work with.

Pushing Transparency to the Front

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:19:15 -0300

Kari Niblack, President of Blackwell Captive Solutions, joins this week's show after recently being nominated as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in the Captive Industry as well as being shortlisted for the awards of Captive Service Professional of the Year and Captive Manager of the Year. With the awards coming in, Kari explains how transparency and ease of access work to set Blackwell apart from other captive solutions in the marketplace.

Precision Care Plus: Medication Optimization

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:13:45 -0300

True Scripts's new Precision Care Plus Program looks to leverage pharmacogenomics (PGX) to determine how specific medications will metabolize wihtin patient's bodies. Chasity Matthews, Sr. Director of Growth and Partner Relationships, joins this week's show to discuss TrueScript's new program and share some additional, exciting happenings!

Inappropriate Surgeries: A Problem of Education

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:14:02 -0300

Everyday, on average, U.S. hospitals do inappropriate spine surgeries 50% of the time. Ryan Grant, Founder and CEO of Vori Health, joins the show this week to discuss how this frequency of inappropriate surgery suggests that we have a broken care model. He also provides his expertise on using evidence-based appropriate medicine to guide patients to their desired outcomes.

Radiology Equivalent of Direct Primary Care

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:33:37 -0300

As private equity and hospitals have been buying up imaging chains, it has become increasingly difficult to find affordable imaging with costs increasing more than three-fold. However, this increase in cost impacts not only people's accesibility to imagaing; it has a profound impact on overall plan spend as well. This week, Cristin Dickerson, CEO of Green Imaging, joins the show to discuss how their solution provides needed access to imaging and the impact it can have on your plan.

Leading Selerix to the Next Level

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:51:27 -0300

This week, we are joined by Tim Pratte, the new CEO of Selerix Systems. We discuss what drew him to Selerix, potential growth opportunities, and much more!

Taking Care of Soles: A Partnership for Total Worker Health

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:07:58 -0300

Taking care of your employees starts with their feet?

This week, Ty Gilmore, COO of Work Right, and Colin Andrews, Director of Sales, Superfeet, join the show to discuss their strategic partnership and how listening to their members has has allowed them to improve worker health.

Invisible High-Cost Claimants: Once You See Them, You Can Address Them

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:15:10 -0300

We conclude our series of this year's most searched topics discussing chronic conditions with Lee Murphy, CEO of Inspera Health.

Health plan members with five or more simultaneous chronic conditions are a population segment that represents a significant current and long-term liability that is identifiable, but yet remains invisible. You can identify who will be in this high-cost group five years from now making it the only segment of high-cost claimants that can be identified and addressed with absolute predictability.

Prescription Benefits Through a Legal Lens

Mon, 27 May 2024 12:01:42 -0300

Continuing our series where we take a deep dive into this year's most searched topics, Ali Goodwin, Director of Corporate Relations for True Scripts, joins to discuss prescriptions benefits:

As PBMs continue to make headlines and come under legal fire, it is no longer enough to accept their marketing frill as a means of protection. Words like “transparency” and “fiduciary” bear no weight without definition and verifiable commitment.

Virtual Care + How Hybrid Care is the Next Version of All Care

Tue, 21 May 2024 07:10:54 -0300

Continuing our series on the year's most searched topics, this week's episode features Ryan Schoenecker, COO of Vori Health, and Tom Armani, Global Benefits Director for Dayforce.

The future of healthcare is not virtual or in-person. It's a hybrid blend that meets people where they are, when it is most convenient, and via a care delivery model that is clinically effective. We will explain the business and clinical drivers behind this shift, the high demand for hybrid in musculoskeletal care, and how Vori Health is uniquely positioned to meet the future needs of employers with the nation’s only hybrid MSK care network. Dayforce's Tom Armani will join us as he discusses why the company chose Vori Health as their MSK solution.

United Pet Care: Enhance Your Benefits Offering

Mon, 13 May 2024 07:59:43 -0300

This week, we continue our series of this year's most searched categories. This week features Aaron Oaks, CEO of United Pet Care, and Laura Frances, Marketplace Manager for Employee Navigator/Ease.

UPC is a voluntary pet benefit that is an alternative to pet insurance allowing for instant savings at the vet for employees at a low monthly cost. We are a group product designed with the broker in mind allowing us to be easily integrated into most major benefits administration systems including Employee Navigator/Ease who you will get a chance to hear from!

How to Identify High-Value Family-Forming Benefits

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:24:17 -0300

This week, we continue our series of this year's most searched categories. This week features Dr. David Adamson, CEO of ARC Fertility:

Family-forming benefits have become one of the most valued and demanded benefits for employees because of the importance of families and increasing recognition of the need for employers to help support all aspects of their employees' lives.

Navigating the GLP-1 Wave: Strategies for 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:36:40 -0300

This week, we begin our series our selected interviews drawn from our recent webinar series!

To kick it off, we delve into the world of GLP-1 medications, exploring their rising popularity and increased utilization. Jessica Lea, CEO of Tria Health, joins to highlight cost-effective strategies for employers to ensure optimal coverage while managing expenses.

Collaboration to Overcome Challenges

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:57:30 -0300

Phil Belcher, CEO of HealthcareTN, joins this weeks episode to discuss exactly what HealthcareTN is and the role that they serve as a coalition that solely represents employer's interests and voice in the value-based healthcare market. Additionally, he shares details on HealthcareTN's upcoming conferences that you won't want to miss!

Bringing Savings to Plan Members with Reference Based Pricing

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:35:45 -0300

Culture and people are at the heart of the Homestead brand, and they are also what attracted this week's guest, Andy McMillan, to join the Homestead team. Andy joins this week's show to discuss how the values of the Homestead brand are reflected in their use of reference-based pricing to drive savings for the plan and its members with minimum disruption to providers.

Using Data to Understand Your Population's Needs

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:34:11 -0300

Total Health with Advanced Primary Care

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:49:49 -0400

This week Christi Coleman, Chief Customer Officer at ProactiveMD, joins the show to discuss ProactiveMD's strategic approach as a total health and population solution for employers through advanced primary care. By focusing on high quality care and improved health outcomes, ProactiveMD is able to provide unique cost-savings to employers while providing innovative care solutions to plan members to meet them where they are.

Avoiding Adverse Side Effects

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:34:34 -0400

We've all seen the medication commercials on TV, and at the end of each a long list of side effects is sped through and placed in small text on the screen. This week, Anthony Hartley, co-founder of MedAdvisor, joins the show to discuss the benefit of regenerative medicine as opposed to these medications, especially when it comes to orthopedic and autoimmune conditions, for patients, employers, and even clinicians.

Utilizing GLP-1 Drugs as a Tool - Not the Solution

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:43:59 -0400

Obesity affects 41% of Americans, and with the recent rise in popularity of GLP-1 drugs, more people are looking to use them to achieve their weight-loss goals. However, these drugs are expensive to both employees and the plan overall. This week, Jackie Warren, Director of Data and Reporting for Engagement Health Group, joins this week's episode to discuss how to GLP-1s should be utilized to both achieve weight-loss goals and keep plan costs low.

Not Surgery - Recovery Using the Body's Own Cells

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:56:01 -0400

Surgery has long been part of the orthopedic care continuum. When conservative care is no longer helpful, people were left with two choices: either remain in pain or have surgery. However, Mark Testa, Executive Vice President of Regenexx, joins this week's episode to discuss how orthobiologics - using a patient's own cells - can serve to fill the gap between conservative care and surgery and the benefit that it brings both employers and employees.

An International Pharmacy

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:36:29 -0400

Take a trip to your local grocery store and you will find produce, fish, and other consumables from different countries across the world. However, when it comes to medications, especially with increased pharmacy costs, why do we not take the same approach? Bill Hepscher and Casey MacPherson from RxManage/Global Rx Management join this week's episode to discuss the saving that international pharmacy can provide your plan!

MasterClass for Juniors

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:10:07 -0400

Being a parent comes with having navigating the labrynith of babysitters, daycare, activities, and programming so that your child can be taken care of while you work and do the things you need to. With this problem in mind Carleen Haylett founded Enriched HQ, a marketplace of life-skills building programs for kids 5th grade and up. This week, she joins the show to discuss the importance of child care benefits and the Enriched HQ platform!

The Importance of Family-Forming Benefits

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:21:11 -0400

In 2009, the World Health Organization recognized infertility as a disease. In 2017, the American Medical Association recognized infertility as a disease. With increased discussion about infertility, especially in the employer arena, Dr. David Adamson, CEO of ARC Fertility, joins this week's episode to discuss what infertility is, who it affects, and the impact it has as a benefit on employees.

A Captive as a Shock Absorber

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:26:20 -0400

Blackwell Captive draws their namesake from Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female physician in the United States. Blackwell Captive Solutions looks to capture Dr. Blackwell's pioneering spirit by providing a unique, single-source solution that makes premiums more affordable, more transparent, and less volatile year after year for clients. This week Kari Niblack, President, Blackwell Captive, and Arleigh Kennedy, National VP Sales, join to tell us more about Blackwell and give us a deep dive into captive solutions.

It All Starts With a Budget

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:17:24 -0400

David Stedman saw a problem with the fact that over 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. After working on Wall Street and operating a hedge fund for a number of years, Stedman had a desire to help people, so he changed careers and became the CEO of BrightDime. This week, he joins the show to discuss the benefit BrightDime and their team of experienced financial coaches brings to employees, how they keep employees engaged, and the overall importance of financial wellness.

Gag Clause Attestation

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:31:14 -0300

Jen Berman, CEO of MZQ Consulting, joins the show this week to discuss the gag clause attestations and their impending December 31 due date. However, these attestations can be tricky for employers as they may be in the dark about provider network contracts, so she discusses eveything that we know and don't know about the deadline and what employers should do.

City-Builders of Direct Primary Care

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:40:14 -0300

Beth Holmes, Head of Hint Connect, joins this week's episode to talk Direct Primary Care, how it's different, the benefits it brings to users, and how Hint, through their Hint Connect platform, is positioned to bring the benefit of Direct Primary Care to you and your plan members. She also talks about the recent Hint Health conference - including some key industry takeaways and insights.

A Partnership Made in Total Worker Health Heaven

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:10:07 -0300

Curtis Smith, Chief Customer Success Officer at Medcor, and Nick Patee, President at Work Right, join this week's episode to discuss the partnership between their two companies and the solutions they bring to employers through total worker health.

Surgeons of Excellence

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:39:45 -0300

Informed Surgical allows plan members to know the quality of their providers, and it allows to employers to keep the costs of their plans low - all thanks to robots. Sal Brogna, CEO of Informed, joins this week's episode to explain the innovation at Informed and how they seek to provide benefits to their clients.

Providing the Missing Human Element

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:36:08 -0300

Kind Souls provides warmline services for employees and their family members facing work-displacing healthcare events, connecting them with emotional support and local resources. This week Danielle Troxel, managing director of Kind Souls, joins the show to discuss how important their mission is and the impact it has had.

Introducing FoodMed Certified

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 22:36:22 -0300

Benny DiCecca, CEO of the Validation Institute joins the show to introduce Validation's new program - FoodMed Certified. Through the program they will certify companies for outcomes, savings, and nutritional value surrounding food programs to help employers discover the ones that deliver the best results for their employees. Listen in to learn more about the program!

Streamlining Workforce Management

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:13:52 -0300

Technology continues to push our world forwards, so why not bring it into the world of HR? Matt Donaldson, Senior Director, Global Channel Sales & Alliances, joins this week's episode to detail how Rippling uses technology to streamline workforce management - making them a useful asset to a number of clients and brokers.

A Holistic Look at Wellness

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:48:40 -0300

Rick Betenbough, CEO of Betenbough Companies, joins us this week as he details how a situation with his own health caused him to take a second look at his company's practices when it came to the health and wellness of his employees. For him, the wellness of his employees goes far beyond their health plan.

A Fresh Approach to Pharmacy

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:38:15 -0300

Pharmacy spend has steadily been increasing with the rise of specialty drugs, and the employers have been forced to face the brunt of this cost. This week, we are joined by Gentry Hughes and Keith Knowles of CopayAssistRx as they detail their innovative approach to pharmacy spend, the importance of collaboration, and solutions!

Meet the Members Where They’re At

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:06:45 -0300

John Powers, CEO of Homestead Smart Health Plans, joins this week's episode to discuss Homestead's offerings and how they use reference based pricing and integrated solutions to drive better outcomes and a better member experience.

Push Towards Transparency

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:37:35 -0300

As we continue our dive into pharmacy, especially specialty pharmacy, we are joined by Steve Boyd, owner and co-founder of Liviniti (formerly Southern Scripts), and again by Joe Huntsman, partner and CEO of FountainRx as they discuss how they work with employers and brokers to provide the best care for the best cost to employees through transparency.

Using 340B to Create a Community-Centered Care Structure

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:54:41 -0300

Ryan Rice and Jordan Hytken of Prism join this week's episode to talk all about 340B; including, how they're using it at Prism to connect regional hospitals, pharmacies, and health plans to create a community-centered care structure that works to the benefit of everyone involved.

Healthcare as Simple as Starbucks

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:29:07 -0300

Wellnecity=wellness + necessity. John Quinn, Wellnecity's founder and CEO, joins Leigh and Sally this week to shine a light on how his company pivoted to the space they occupy now, and how they work to provide companies with all of the better information in order to make them better buyers of healthcare.

Fifth Grade Math and Common Sense

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:11:57 -0300

What makes TrueScripts so unique? Chasity Matthews, Senior Director of Growth and Partner Relations, joins us for this episode to tell us about how important culture is at TrueScripts. The TrueScripts culture was recently awarded the distinction of being named one of the "Best Places to Work" in Indiana. TrueScripts's culture carries over into their work in the PBM world as well with their unique full-disclosure policy - which you will learn is a lot different from transparency.

Gamifying Healthcare Literacy

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:48:07 -0300

What happens when trivia meets healthcare? You get Quizzify! In this week's episode, Al Lewis, former Jeopardy contestant and CEO and Quizmeister-in-Chief of Quizzify, joins us to discuss their unique approach to healthcare literacy. But Quizzify is more than its name suggests! Tune in to learn more about Quizzify and how they are empowering employees seeking quality care.

The Benefits of Direct Contracting for Specialty Pharmacy

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:55:47 -0300

This episode, we take a deep dive into the world of pharmacy benefit managers and all things drug-related on the employer side. We are joined by Joe Huntsman, CEO of FountainRx, Zac Hanson, Director of Business Development for RxPreferred, and Josh Butler, President of Butler Benefits Group. They each bring their own unique perspectives to the discussion as they're all looking to provide the best quality care for employees at the lowest cost for employers.

Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:46:01 -0300

Jessica Lea, CEO of Tria Health, joins Sally and Leigh in this week's episode to discuss the rising trend of diabetes medications being misused for weight loss purposes. Jessica dives into these drugs, what they do, and how to effectively prescribe them to employees for their individual betterment and to protect the plan as a whole.

One-Stop Shop for Voluntary Benefits

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:28:01 -0300

In this episode, Sally and Leigh talk to Trevor and Heather Garbers, founders of Voluntary Advantage. They join the Granite List to talk about their FREE Voluntary Advantage program, the trends they're seeing in the industry revolving around voluntary benefits, and how they are bringing about change in the industry with their platform. Make sure you check out their website and subscribe to their free newsletter!

2023 Hospital System Trends & Policies

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:05:29 -0300

We are wrapping up out You Powered series with the conference's opening keynote speaker and Johns Hopkins professor Ge Bai. Bai stops by to explain the effects of mergers and acquisitions on hospitals and the healthcare system overall. She also explains how patients are forced to shoulder all of the financial burdens of the healthcare system and provides some ways for families to better protect themselves financially.

How the Three C’s Impact the Healthcare System: Cigna, Cost Shifting, and Consumerism

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:16:39 -0300

Continuing our YouPowered series from Miami! In this episode, Wendell Potter, President of the Center for Health and Democracy, stops by to join us. As a keynote speaker for the conference, he discusses his three C's from his speech: Cigna, cost shifting, and consumerism and how they impact the healthcare industry. He also discusses his journey through healthcare and why he stepped away from Cigna to try to affect change in the healthcare industry, primarily by taking control of the narrative. Be sure to check out his newsletter - Healthcare Uncovered - to learn more!

Changing the Health of the Nation with Holistic Health and Health Equity

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:03:30 -0300

For the next few episodes, we'll be coming to you LIVE from this year's YouPowered Symposium in Miami. We will kick it off with Dr. Mary O'Connor, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health. O'Connor dives deep by discussing why it's difficult for the US healthcare system to adopt change. Looking at unnecessary surgeries and procedures, O'Connor gets to the root of the problem when it comes to the US healthcare system.

Learning from Walmart Health & Wellness: Reduce the Cost of Care while Increasing the Access to Quality Care

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:38:45 -0400

To close out our ASCEND series, Jay Hoffman, Director of Sales at Walmart Health & Wellness, stops by to talk with Sally about how Walmart got into health and wellness along with the services that they provide. He also discusses how Walmart is looking into non-traditional solutions to better serve their people.

Gaining Control of Healthcare Spend to Lower Costs and Increase Transparency

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:37:02 -0400

Continuing our ASCEND Conference Series, Ed Ligonde, Executive Vice President of Nielson Benefits Group, stops by to talk with Sally about trend he's picked up while attending the conference such as a push for transparency and the second opinion process. He also discusses how the Mastermind ecosystem has helped him and his career through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Better Quality of Care, Better Access to Care, and Lower Costs

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:38:16 -0400

Continuing our ASCEND Conference series, Dan LaBroad, CEO of Ovation Health & Life Services, discusses his journey to where he ended up now. Attending the ASCEND and Mastermind conferences are a major factor in his successes by connecting him with like-minded people who help find solutions, support each other, and want the best for their people. Dan shares 2023 trends into giving his clients and partners better quality care, better access to care while providing lower costs.

Providing High Quality Surgeries while Utilizing Cost Containment

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:59:07 -0400

Continuing our ASCEND Conference series, Doug Geinzer stops by tell us how Coral is utilizing cost-containment in a way that still provides high quality surgeries for their clients. He also discusses how the ASCEND Conference has allowed him and other advisors to come together to talk bounce ideas off of each other and learn more about what it takes to get win more business.

2023 Benefits Trends and Strategies

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:39:15 -0400

We're still live from the ASCEND Conference in New Orleans. Mastermind Tammera Hollerich comes to talk with us about trends in the industry she's noticed through the conference and how the ASCEND program is helping brokers stay updated on top of these trends and strategies in the industry.

Disrupting the Benefits Industry & Fixing the U.S. Health Care System

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:17:34 -0400

We're coming to you LIVE from this year's ASCEND Conference in New Orleans. To kick the series off, we sit down with Nelson Griswold to discuss the purpose of the conference and how it plays into his mission to reform and preserve the private health care system.

What a Major Sports Franchise can Teach about the Importance of DEI

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:10:15 -0400

On the heels of the second annual DEI Summit, Leigh and Sally sit down with the Detroit Pistons' VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Stefen Welch, to explore lessons learned about the role DEI plays in growing a team....of employees. Stefen shares his personal story of growth as he rose in the corporate ranks. Today, he leans into his past challenges to drive future results for the team of employees around him.