Best Springbuk Inc Podcasts (2024)

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What is Health Analytics? 18:10

3h ago18:10

18:10

In this episode, we break down the broad and powerful world of health analytics, aiming to show how data can improve healthcare outcomes while managing costs. Health analytics goes beyond simple record-keeping to integrate data from claims, biometric screenings, wearable devices, and more. A great analogy in the episode compares it to having a “sup…

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What is Health Intelligence? 8:46

4h ago8:46

8:46

This episode explores the concept of health intelligence, unpacking its complexities and showing how it differs from health analytics. Health intelligence, unlike mere analytics, isn’t just about gathering data but is about turning that data into actionable insights that drive change. A memorable comparison likens health intelligence to a detective…

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Innovating Radiology Access: OneImaging’s Blueprint for Healthcare Savings 33:04

3d ago33:04

33:04

In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman talk with Elan Adler, co-founder and CEO of OneImaging, and Melinda Raymond, Senior VP of Sales. The discussion revolves around OneImaging’s innovative approach to reducing healthcare costs through optimized radiology services. Elan…

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Breaking the Silence: Why Menopause Matters in the Workplace 34:02

26d ago34:02

34:02

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Dr. Nora Lansen, Chief Medical Officer at Elektra Health, discusses an often overlooked but crucial aspect of women's health: menopause. Dr. Lansen, a board-certified family physician with extensive experience in women's health, sheds light on the complexities of menopaus…

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Beyond Traditional Cancer Care: How Clinical Trials Save Lives and Money 20:31

1M ago20:31

20:31

In this episode, guests Tommy Axford and Dr. Natalya Gertsik from Private Health Management (PHM), talk about clinical trials and cancer care. They discuss why employers struggle with cancer-related costs and how clinical trials can be both medically beneficial and cost-effective. The conversation centers on the unique challenges cancer presents as…

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Empowering Employers & Employees: Maximizing Virtual Care Benefits 26:31

1M ago26:31

26:31

In this insightful episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Lauren Gums, Executive Vice President of Clinic Services at Transcarent, shares her expertise on the rapidly evolving world of telehealth and virtual care. With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Lauren offers valuable perspectives on how these …

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Special Encore: Breaking Barriers and Simplifying the Healthcare Experience - Josh Reimer 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

Way back in Season 1 of our Healthcare on the Rocks podcast, we talked with Josh Reimer, the Director of Channel Partnerships at Included Health, about many of the challenges of today's healthcare system. Since then, Included Health has joined the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace, which enables Springbuk clients to see how they can improve ca…

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Saving Lives and Dollars: The Case for Transplants Over Dialysis 22:12

2M ago22:12

22:12

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman sit down with Dr. Michael Rees, a kidney transplant surgeon and the founder and CEO of Rejuvenate Kidney Transplant Solutions. Dr. Rees shares his journey into transplant surgery, driven by a desire for innovation and high success…

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Dialysis Dollars: How Specialty Care Management is Revolutionizing Renal Risk 23:03

3M ago23:03

23:03

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts David Pittman and Brittany Hardaway sit down with Will Rumsey, Senior Vice President of Sales at Specialty Care Management (SCM). Will shares his journey in the healthcare industry and explains how SCM focuses on risk mitigation in the renal space. He discusses thei…

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Gut Check: Tackling the GI Health Crisis in the Workplace 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman sit down with Bill Snyder, CEO of Cylinder, to discuss the growing crisis of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and their significant impact on the workforce. Bill provides a detailed overview of how Cylinder, a company recently rebranded…

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Transforming the Patient Experience: Improving Patient Satisfaction with NewHealth 20:44

4M ago20:44

20:44

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman welcome Tom Falvey, co-founder and CEO of NewHealth. With over 20 years of experience in employee benefits consulting, Tom discusses how NewHealth is revolutionizing the patient experience within health insurance. He shares his person…

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Creating Recovery-Ready Workplaces with Navigator Healthcare 32:24

5M ago32:24

32:24

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman sit down with Deb Adler, CEO of Navigator Healthcare. Deb shares her extensive experience in healthcare and her journey in launching Navigator, a company dedicated to providing immediate and effective support for individuals strugglin…

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From Furrowed Brow to Peace of Mind: How Jellyvision is Revolutionizing Employee Benefits 25:22

5M ago25:22

25:22

In this light-hearted yet informative episode, Chrissy Krampert, Chief Strategy Officer at Jellyvision, shares the fascinating journey of Jellyvision, from its quirky beginnings in educational content and gaming to becoming a leader in healthcare benefits education with ALEX, their flagship product. She explains how ALEX leverages behavioral scienc…

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From Medication to Motivation: How Employers Can Lead the Weight Management Charge 23:23

6M ago23:23

23:23

Dr. Adonis Saremi and Cody Fair from Noom join this to discuss the significant impact of GLP-1 medications on weight management conversations within the employer space. Cody, the Head of Commercial Healthcare at Noom, shares insights into how these medications are elevating the importance of weight management in employer health programs. Dr. Saremi…

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Beyond the Pain: How Digital Solutions Are Transforming MSK Healthcare 30:11

6M ago30:11

30:11

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," David and new co-host Nicole Belles cover the world of musculoskeletal (MSK) health with Aaryn Pure, Chief Commercial Officer at Hinge Health. The episode kicks off with Aaryn joining from Chicago amidst Hinge Health's bustling annual conference, Movement, providing a “ma…

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Empowering Health at Home: How At-Home Biometric Screenings Are Shaping the Future of Workplace Wellness 33:07

6M ago33:07

33:07

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Jennifer Jones and David Pittman talk with Naomi Levinthal, the Chief Growth Officer at Reperio Health, about the innovative world of biometric screenings. Naomi, a self-professed tech nerd with a rich background in health IT, shares her journey to Reperio and discu…

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The Silent Epidemic: Unveiling the Impact of Kidney Disease on Employee Health and Benefits with Renalogic 38:41

7M ago38:41

38:41

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Scott Vold, the Chief Commercial Officer at Renalogic, describes the complexities of kidney disease, its treatment, and the economic impact on employers and their health plans. Scott talks about the critical and often overlooked public health crisis of chronic kidney dise…

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(PHM) Precision and Personalized Medicine: Transforming Cancer Treatment for Employers 35:50

7M ago35:50

35:50

In this engaging episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Jennifer and David invite two guests from PHM, Natalya Gertsik and Tommy Axford, to discuss innovative strategies for managing employee benefits, with a particular focus on cancer care. Natalya, specializing in population health risk management and biopharm…

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Delivering high-quality medical expertise across any healthcare question, concern, or diagnosis 19:50

8M ago19:50

19:50

In this episode, we delve into the mission of Summus, a healthcare company that aims to revolutionize the way patients access top medical expertise. Nick Razzi, Chief Revenue Officer at Summus Global, describes how their platform provides a quicker route for patients to connect with leading specialists, ensuring that critical healthcare decisions a…

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HealthJoy: From Personal Challenge to Industry Innovation 35:57

8M ago35:57

35:57

In this episode, Justin Holland, CEO and co-founder of HealthJoy, shares his international upbringing, entrepreneurial ventures, and the personal healthcare challenge that led to the creation of HealthJoy, a platform designed to simplify healthcare choices for employees and employers alike. With a focus on enhancing healthcare navigation and reduci…

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Balancing the Scale: Obesity, Rx Costs, and Healthcare 36:41

9M ago36:41

36:41

Dive into an episode that's all about the big issues hitting our health and wallets: skyrocketing prescription costs and the obesity epidemic. Two co-authors of the 2024 Employee Health Trends report from Springbuk take you through the ins and outs of how these challenges are reshaping the landscape of employer healthcare spending and what it means…

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Navigating the World of High-Cost Healthcare: Effective Strategies and Insights 19:35

9M ago19:35

19:35

Dive into the world of high-cost claimants trends with Janet Young, MD, Clinical Analytics Advisor at Springbuk and one of the authors of the 2024 Employee Health Trends report. The report sheds light on managing those hefty healthcare expenses. Janet describes the journey through the world of healthcare economics, beginning with a breakdown of hig…

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Beam Benefits: Building a Digitally Native Future for Employee Health 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

In this engaging and informative podcast, hosts Mike Pattengale and Jennifer Jones chat with Alex Frommeyer, the co-founder and CEO of Beam Benefits. Alex shares his journey from being an engineer to founding Beam, a digitally native employee benefits company that's transforming dental insurance and more. Key takeaways: Digitally Native Benefits: B…

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Access Healthcare Without Breaking the Bank: Paytient's Innovative Solution for Affordable Medical Expenses - Brian Whorley 35:07

1+ y ago35:07

35:07

Brian Whorley, founder of Paytient, explained how the company's health payment accounts provide interest-free credit lines for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, aiming to bridge the gap between existing healthcare savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and the financial burden of healthcare costs. Whorley stated, "Credit is wh…

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Talent and Career Management Needs for Both Employees and Employers - Robyn Clark 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

30:54

If you look at almost any engagement survey that a company does, career development is almost always one of the lowest scores. Robyn Clark, the founder of WinningWise, an HR and talent management company, says that’s largely because employers career development because they think it's only for the person – the employee – and not for them. That’s co…

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Sophisticated Solutions for Complex Cancer Care 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

26:02

A 2023 Business Group on Health survey showed that for the first time in history, cancer overtook musculoskeletal disease as the top cost driver for employers. Natalya Gertsik, vice president of Clear Cancer Solution Management at PHM, and a contributor to the 2023 Springbuk Employee Health Trends report, says this is a major issue from employers a…

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The Growing Role of Specialty Drugs in Employer Benefits Programs - Janet Young 19:12

1+ y ago19:12

19:12

For the past few years, specialty drugs have played a large and growing role in the overall cost of employee healthcare. In this episode, Janet Young, M.D., lead clinical scientist and co-author of Springbuk's 2023 Employee Health Trends Report, describes the factors that are driving the biggest increases and get some tips on what employers can do …

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Catching Up with Trends in COVID and Telemed - Janet Young and Chris Gagen 26:57

2y ago26:57

26:57

We are now into our fourth year of dealing with COVID. Since it burst into our consciousness in early 2020, we've seen massive changes in treatments and long-term effects, including the enigmatic, long COVID and strains on mental health. To kick off season two of “Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist,” we're going to start with a…

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Breaking Barriers and Simplifying the Healthcare Experience - Josh Reimer 19:19

2y ago19:19

19:19

Imagine you’ve just received a life-changing diagnosis: maybe it’s cancer, maybe it’s ALS. Whatever it is, the last thing you would want to worry about is finding the best specialist or questioning if your prognosis is correct. That’s where an Expert Medical Opinion solution can help. Josh Reimer, Director of Channel Partnerships at Included Health…

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What’s Driving Employee Benefits Costs and How to Contain Them - Ron Leopold 25:07

2+ y ago25:07

25:07

“What we've seen in the last 10 to 15 years … is a juggernaut of costs from specialty medicines, usually wonderful medicines with great cures, but that come at a significant cost. … And whereas the split between medical and pharma used to be that we spent some of our time on utilization of pharmacy and prescriptions and generics and mail order vers…

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What you need to know now about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) - Shannon Kukulka and Nicole Belles 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

26:03

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) was signed into law, including many provisions that impact employer-sponsored health plans. The CAA mandates a new set of requirements for pharmacy reporting, mental health parity compliance, consumer price transparency, balance-billing practices, and other requirements related to contracts between …

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What You Can Learn from the Healthiest Employers in America - Haley Elmore 20:23

2+ y ago20:23

20:23

Healthiest Employers is the trusted awards program that recognizes people-first organizations that are taking a more proactive approach to employee health. Since its inception in 2009, the Healthiest Employers corporate wellness program has attracted over 10,000 employers representing more than 60 million employees from all across the United States…

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The Ongoing Burden of Specialty Drugs – What Drives It and What You Can Do About It - Janet Young 22:53

2+ y ago22:53

22:53

Specialty drugs are playing a significant role in the increasing healthcare costs in the commercial market. In this third episode of a mini-series based on the 2022 Employee Health Trends report, Janet Young, M.D., Lead Clinical Scientist at Springbuk and co-author of the report, talks about which specialty drugs are driving the most cost and alter…

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Higher Healthcare Consumer Costs = More Corporate Profit. What’s Wrong with This Picture - David Contorno 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

30:41

Health insurance was established to protect us from catastrophic financial loss, but David Contorno, CEO and founder of E-Powered Benefits, says, “medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., with the huge majority of them having had health insurance?” David explains how the typical broker and carrier contracts are structured so …

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How COVID Has Affected Employee Healthcare and Costs - Janet Young 20:23

2+ y ago20:23

20:23

In this second episode of a mini-series based on the 2022 Employee Health Trends report, we talk with co-author Janet Young, M.D., Lead Clinical Scientist at Springbuk, about the impacts COVID-19 has had on employee healthcare and employer benefit plans. Armed with data from more than 30,000 COVID patients, Janet and her fellow data analysts split …

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What’s the Deal with Telemedicine Through the Pandemic - Chris Gagen 17:30

2+ y ago17:30

17:30

In the 2021 Employee Health Trends report, Springbuk discovered the rate of telemedicine services per 1000 plan members had increased 12-fold over the previous year’s data, which was mostly prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Digging deeper into the data, Chris Gagen and the rest of the Springbuk analytics team found mental health accounted for more th…

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Being Persuasive Without Being Abrasive - Spencer Smith 22:31

3y ago22:31

22:31

You might know Spencer Smith hosts a popular podcast around self-funded insurance. Or you may have seen his video series on stop-loss insurance, which has become standard curriculum for many people just starting in the industry. But did you know Spencer loves heavy metal, which many people find shocking? Or that he once dabbled in stand-up comedy, …

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The Opportunity of Connectedness - Rod Reasen 20:38

3y ago20:38

20:38

Take a big idea, surround yourself with phenomenal people, and execute on an idea. That’s how Rod Reasen, CEO Springbuk, assessed the success he’s witnessed in the five years since founding the health data analytics company. Rod believes benefits managers have a unique opportunity to take data from thousands of employers, use an analytics platform …

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How Flexibility, Choice, and Social Determinants of Health are Driving Employer Wellness Programs - Courtney Schroeder 15:39

3y ago15:39

15:39

Here in the middle of the “Great Resignation,” wellness programs play a huge role in attracting and retaining top employees. Courtney Schroeder, Well-being Strategy Consultant at WellRight, says the top question used to be “What is my bonus structure?” Now there’s been a shift back to “What is the culture?” Standards are higher for perks and benefi…

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Holistic Wellness Programs for Happy and Fulfilled Workers - Monique Harty 18:07

3y ago18:07

18:07

In today’s dynamic labor market, it often takes more than a competitive salary and a solid medical plan to attract and retain the best employees. U-Haul, one of the Healthiest 100 employers in the United States, understands that better than most companies. Monique Harty, U-Haul’s Wellness Program Manager, explains that the 76-year-old do-it-yoursel…

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How Insurance Captives Allow Employers to Swim in a Cleaner Pool - Jason Nordby 20:49

3y ago20:49

20:49

In this episode, we talk with Jason Nordby, who is a senior account executive and partner at M3 Insurance, specializing in employee benefits and coordinating ongoing service for clients to ensure that their coverage meets their needs. Jason is also M3’s director of employee benefits captive practice. In this role, he serves as a subject matter expe…

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Finding Your Company’s Value Proposition and Identity to Attract and Retain Talent - Megan Nail 21:15

3y ago21:15

21:15

In today’s tight labor market, employers are struggling to identify the unique value proposition that they can offer to prospective employees as well as to retain current staff. For example, the importance of - and desire for - family benefits and mental health have risen dramatically over recent years. Another set of hot-button questions for HR le…

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Pollyanna, Unicorn, Eternal Optimist, Visionary Leader - Scott McGohan 20:13

3y ago20:13

20:13

In “Healthcare on the Rocks - Employee Benefits with a Twist,” we talk with employers, benefits advisors, technology innovators, and other experts in wellness, human resources, and healthcare. Our first guest is Scott McGohan, CEO of McGohan Brabender, one of the largest independent health insurance brokers in the Midwest with offices in Dayton, Co…

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