
In 1877, the Granite Workers’ Union was the first to offer sick benefits to its employees. They built a way for their community to rally around those who needed medical attention and support to get back on their feet. Today, The Granite List, powered by Connect Healthcare Collaboration, is working to instill that same sense of community by connecting benefits solutions that add real and lasting value to plan members.
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Can Employers Afford to Provide Fertility Benefits? Can They Afford Not to? Part 1
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Dr. David Adamson, CEO of ARC Fertility addresses challenges around offering fertility benefits and defines actionable steps for brokers and employers to get started. ARC Fertility benefits empower businesses of all sizes to foster an inclusive workplace culture, positively impact DEI, attract and retain top talent while reducing health care costs.
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Why Holistic Care Matters to Employers with Michael Thompson
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Michael Thompson, the president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. He discusses the importance of whole-person care with hosts Leigh and Sally. This episode is a continuation of The Big Three, what employers are focusing on now. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, you may want to listen to it first and pick back up here after you’re done.
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
The Big Three with Michael Thompson
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Michael Thompson, the president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, sits down with Leigh and Sally to discuss the three things employers and consultants should be focusing on now as they adapt to today’s environment for a thriving workforce. He shares how the nation’s premier purchasing coalition is charging their employer members to think broader, viewing the total health care needed for an employee and solving for it within the benefits plan.
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Friday Aug 27, 2021
The Critical Importance of Data Analytics
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Chris Shoffner, CEO of Your Community Health Plan, Adam Russo, CEO of Phia Group, and Rob Gelb, CEO of Valenz discussing the importance of engaging, early and often with your data and how to use predictive analytics to change employee behavior to drive low cost-high quality choices in healthcare decision making.
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Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Transparency Has to Be Defined
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Chris Shoffner, CEO of Your Community Health Plan, sits down with Leigh and Sally to discuss the lack of data transparency available to those designing health plans. Along with guests Adam Russo, CEO of Phia Group and Rob Gelb, CEO of Valenz we cover how to define transparency and the key context points to focus on, including why it’s important and how to use it.
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
About The Granite List Live
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Navigating a sea of benefits solutions is daunting at best, and new vendors emerge every week. Hosts Leigh Dill and Sally Pace bring brokers and employers a solid resource when it comes to uncovering what’s new, what’s needed, and what is happening now to allow for the best plan design possible. By staying on top of trends, brokers and employers can in turn stay on top of spend while improving employee engagement and outcomes. Listen in as experts across all spectrum of the benefits universe share their secrets of success on The Granite List. Live.
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