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The Benefits Playbook

Hear from the best minds in employee health. Learn how employers are getting more from their healthcare investments and making it easier for their employees to understand and access healthcare.

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Strategies for Self-Funded Health Plans

Employee healthcare represents the second-largest investment for most U.S. businesses, behind payroll. It’s a highly complex system with excessive costs, frustrating member experiences, and administrative burdens. 

So, how can employers take control? On The Benefits Playbook: Strategies for Self-Funded Health Plans, discover how innovative companies are changing the status quo to improve the health of their people and their bottom lines.

Join host Sasha Yamaguchi, Commercial Leader at Collective Health, and our guests, as we help you ‌create a successful strategy for better employee healthcare.

Listen to the episodes

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Episode 1

TPA vs. ASO: Which Is Right For You?

Lee Lewis, Chief Strategy Officer & GM Medical Solutions at Health Transformation Alliance

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Episode 2

The Human Side of Health Benefits

David Duenas, Life Science Practice Leader at HUB International

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Designing Benefits for Employee Productivity and Retention

Dr. Bapu Jena, Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School

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Self-Funding Isn’t Just for Large Groups

John Meister, Principal & Senior Vice President of Employee Benefits at Newfront

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Episode 5

Building Benefits Connectivity Through Infrastructure

Michael Levin, Co-founder of Ideon

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The Importance of Building an Inclusive Benefits Plan

Serafina Miller, Senior Principal Consultant at Mercer

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Designing Braggable and Unique Benefits Programs

Emily Munroe, Global Head of Benefits & Wellness at Live Nation

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Episode 8

Creating a Safe Workplace Through Inclusivity, Benefits, and Education

Ben Greene, Public Speaker & LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant

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A new episode launches every three weeks. Check back shortly, or subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to get the latest episodes, right when they drop.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Collective Health, its affiliates, sponsors, employees, or customers. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or financial advice. If you have any questions or concerns in these areas, please consult with a qualified professional.

Check out the Season 2 episodes

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The Basics of Healthcare

Michael Caussin, Licensed Health Advisor

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Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Pharmacy Study

Jessica Lea, Founder and CEO of Tria Health

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Navigating the Shift to Self-Funded Health Plans

Dan Hodges, SVP of Employee Benefits at Woodruff Sawyer

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Empowering Members to Make Better Care Choices

Dr. Matt Resnick, Chief Medical Officer at Embold Health

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Innovative Solutions for Mental Health & Addiction Treatment

Dr. Smita Das, VP of Psychiatry & Complex Care at Lyra Health

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Strategies for Managing Pharmacy, Gene Therapy, & GLP-1s

Doug Ramsthel & Jaclyn Rielly, Burnham Benefits

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Benefits

Kristen Jordan, Benefits & Wellness Manager at Chime

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TPA: The Quarterback of Self-Funded Plans

Brian Olsen, Partner, Employee Benefits at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard

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Understanding Healthcare’s Flaws and Finding Solutions

Michael Menerey, SVP of Alliant Insurance Services

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The Healthcare Consumer Awakening & Digital Health

Ali Diab & Halle Tecco, Collective Health

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A new episode launches every three weeks. Check back shortly, or subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform to get the latest episodes, right when they drop.

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Collective Health, its affiliates, sponsors, employees, or customers. This podcast is not intended as legal, medical, or financial advice. If you have any questions or concerns in these areas, please consult with a qualified professional.

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