
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

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024
29 min
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.

May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
31 min
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.

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
29 min
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!

Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
29 min
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.

Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
31 min
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.

Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
14 min
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!

Apr 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
13 min
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.

Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
18 min
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.
Feb 26, 2024
Feb 26, 2024
12 min
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.
Feb 19, 2024
Feb 19, 2024
16 min
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.
