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EP #455: Modernizing Ancillary Benefits — With Alex Frommeyer
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This week's episode explored the intriguing realm of modernizing ancillary benefits, shedding light on the shifting landscape of employee benefits and the profound impact it has on employers and their workforce. The discussion emphasized the increasing significance of ancillary benefits, such as dental, vision, and life insurance, in today's compet…
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Why Ukraine’s drone war is more complex than you think
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Guest: Sam Bendett, advisor in Russian studies at CNA. You can read over his latest report on drone use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, here.
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EP #454: How TPAs Help You Build Better Plans — with Jay Kempton
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In this week's episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, the spotlight shines on the evolving landscape of self-funded plans and the critical role of third-party administrators (TPAs). Jay Kempton, President and CEO of the Kempton Group, discusses the increasing demand for TPAs and the education gaps among advisors. From discussing the industry's growth…
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EP #453: What If Ambulatory Care Was a Direct Pay Model? — With Jawad Arshad, MD
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As healthcare costs continue to rise and insurance premiums become increasingly unaffordable for many Americans, the concept of direct pay models has gained traction. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jawad Arshad, CEO at WoW Health Solutions, to explore the idea of a direct pay model for ambulatory care. We dive into the benefits and challenge…
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The Army’s recruiting crisis; the science of special forces; and NATO’s Mircea Geoană
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Guests: Sam Skove, staff reporter for Defense One; And Patrick Tucker, science and tech editor at Defense One.
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EP #452: Ancillary Benefits: Your Time To Shine — with Kevin Curran
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This week's episode is all about ancillary benefits and why they should be an important consideration for employers. Together with Kevin Curran, founding partner at Salt Margin, We'll dive into the world of employee benefits and explore the ways in which ancillary benefits can add value to your company's offerings. While health insurance and retire…
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EP #451: The Most Appreciated Benefit (Woof!) — with Aaron Oaks
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In this week's episode, we delve into the increasing popularity of pet insurance in the workplace. As a larger number of Americans own pets, employers are acknowledging the significance of incorporating pet-related benefits into their employee wellness programs. Join David Saltsman and Aaron Oaks, CEO of United Pet Car, as we explore the benefits o…
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Guests: Michael Knights, a military historian, security analyst with the Washington Institute, and author of the book, "25 Days to Aden"; Shireen Al-Adeimi, Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy at Michigan State University, and Non-Resident Fellow in the Middle East program at the Washington-based Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft…
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EP #450: Are You Using an Integrated Optimization Platform? — With Rob Gelb
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This week's episode features a fascinating conversation about the future of healthcare and the challenges facing the industry in providing a frictionless experience for members. Rob Gelb, CEO of Valence Health shares insights on how their company is working towards creating a single point of coordination and alignment for all parties involved in he…
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EP #449: Becoming the Leader Your Organization Needs — with Katie Ervin, Ed.D.
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In this week's episode, we explore leadership development with a renowned expert in the field, Katie Ervin. She provides insights into how organizations can identify and cultivate leadership potential in their employees. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence for effective leadership. We also discus…
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The Discord leaks and what might lie ahead for Ukraine
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Guests: Patrick Tucker, science and technology editor at Defense One; And Defense One staff reporter Sam Skove, who recently returned from Ukraine.
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EP #448: How Buyers are Qualifying YOU! — with C. Lee Smith
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In this week's episode, Lee Smith, the CEO of SalesFuel and author of "SalesCred: How Buyers Qualify Sellers," shares insights on the significance of credibility in sales. He emphasizes how credibility is often overlooked in today's fast-paced and technology-driven sales environment, and how sales is more of an intelligence game than a numbers game…
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EP #447: Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters to Your Clients - with Haley Prophet
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In this week's episode, we dive into the important topic of mental health in the workplace. Haley Prophet, a consultant, and expert in this field, shares valuable insights on how to create a supportive workplace culture that promotes connectedness, safety, trust, care, and compassion. Haley emphasizes the need for leaders to shift their mindset fro…
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Milley spoke with Defense One Executive Editor Kevin Baron on the Ukraine war, China, Taiwan, Mexico, and more.
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EP #446: Why Transparency Isn't - with Daniel Meylan
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In this week's episode, Daniel Meylan, Senior VP of broker relations at Payer Compass, shares his insights on the importance of transparency in the insurance industry and why it's often lacking. In spite of the importance of transparency for establishing trust and building strong client relationships, many brokers have difficulties disclosing their…
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America’s Chief of Space Operations, Gen. Chance Saltzman, spoke to Defense One's Jennifer Hlad about Chinese satellite jamming, missile defense, and more. Find other interviews in the State of Defense series here.
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EP #445: Is Buying Health Insurance Like Renting an Apartment? – With Paula Muto, MD
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This week's episode features a fascinating discussion with Dr. Paula Muto, a practicing surgeon and founder of Uberdoc, a healthcare platform designed to provide patients with greater access and control over their medical care. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Muto shares her unique perspective on the current state of healthcare in the US and h…
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Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown sat down with Defense One’s Marcus Weisgerber to discuss priorities for the year ahead, lessons from Russia’s Ukraine invasion, and more.
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EP #444: New Trends in Enhanced (Voluntary) Benefits — with Eric Silverman
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This week's episode of our podcast features a fascinating conversation with Eric Silverman, a renowned speaker, author, and voluntary benefits expert. Eric discusses the evolving world of voluntary benefits and enhanced benefits, highlighting the important role technology has played in transforming it. He also delves into the increasing trend of ou…
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Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger
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Navy and Marine Corps officials disagree about whether the San Antonio-class Flight II amphibious ship is getting too pricey. Defense One's Caitlin Kenney asked Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger about the future of the amphibious fleet, what he'd do differently as commandant if he had it to do over again, and much more. Guest: Marine Corps …
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EP #443: Overmedicating in the New CAA Environment — with Mark A. Smith
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This week's episode delves into the world of pharmacogenomics (PGx) and how it is changing the way we approach medication management. We sit down with a leading expert in the field to discuss the current state of PGx adoption, the challenges it faces in gaining wider acceptance in the medical community, and the potential impact it could have on our…
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EP #442: Family Dinner as an Employee Benefit? — With Mitch Case
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This week's episode features a fascinating conversation with Mitch Case, the founder of More Than a Meal, a company that provides personalized and impactful meal gifting experiences to employees. Mitch shares his insights on why traditional gifts like gift cards are no longer effective in engaging employees, and how a customized meal experience can…
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The 18th Airborne Corps commander talks about drones, recruiting, the Pacific theater, challenges posed by China, and more.
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EP #441: New Options to Reduce Risk & Increase Value — with Chris Labrecque
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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Labrecque to discuss the future of the benefits consulting industry. Chris shares his insights on the changing landscape of the industry and how it is moving from a cost-focused approach to one that places a strong emphasis on value. He shares his experiences having conversations with clients and how they are…
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EP #440: Selling With Authentic Persuasion — with Jason Cutter
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In this week's episode, we welcome Jason Cutter, an expert in sales and author of the book "Selling with Authentic Persuasion." He shares his insights on the intangibles that make a difference in sales, including the importance of follow-ups, pausing, and understanding the fear that customers may have. Jason also provides valuable tips on how to bu…
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We review the latest ups and downs in the U.S.-China relationship, which has been shaken by allegations of spying via aerostat. Guest: Patrick Tucker, Defense One technology editor.
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EP #439: 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Review: Part 2 - with Jessica Waltman
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In this week's episode, we dive into the world of HSAs and telemedicine extensions. With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has become a vital tool in healthcare. However, there have been some questions about how it relates to HSAs and the laws surrounding them. We'll be discussing the gray area surrounding this topic and the recent ch…
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EP #438: 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Review: Part 1 — with Jessica Waltman
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In this week's episode, we dive into the ACA reporting changes that have recently been implemented by the federal government. With the end of good faith compliance, it's more important than ever to ensure your reporting is accurate. Jessica Waltman, vice president of compliance at MZQ Consulting, will discuss the impact of the family glitch and cha…
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Has US foreign policy become too militarized?
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Two researchers compiled data on U.S. military interventions from 1776 to 2019. Here's what they learned. Guests: Monica Toft, professor of international politics and the director of the Center for Strategic Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; And Sidita Kushi, assistant professor of political science at Bridgewater State Universit…
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EP #437: Get the RIGHT drug the FIRST Time! — with Lena Chaihorsky
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This week's episode delves into ALVA10's goal of fostering a constructive relationship between healthcare purchasers and the diagnostic industry in order to improve healthcare efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and translating healthcare purchaser problems into diagnostic solutions sourced from the pre-commercial diagnostic industry. Lena …
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EP #436: Helping The Functionally Uninsured — with Brian Whorley
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In this episode, we discuss the issue of people avoiding necessary medical care due to financial constraints, which can lead to worsening health and hospitalization. Paytient, a company founded and led by Brian Whorley, aims to address this issue by offering interest-free credit cards provided by employers or health insurance partners. These cards …
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An Army two-star general explains his proposal to send a multi-domain task force to the region. Guests: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel "JB" Vowell, Commanding General of the United States Army Japan; Maj. Kevin Joyce is an Army Strategist and the strategy branch chief at U.S. Army Japan. You can find their essay, here. And you can read a transcript of th…
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EP #435: Just Forget It - and Start Over! — With Wally Gomaa
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In this week's episode, Simple Pay Health co-founder Wally Gomaa discusses the main difficulties facing the health insurance industry. He sees a lack of transparency and complexity, but he also sees stakeholders working to develop a better healthcare model. Contrary to popular belief, he does not think that the healthcare system is broken; rather, …
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EP #434: A Doctor's View of Value-Based Healthcare — with William Bestermann, Jr. MD
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This week’s episode is about optimal medical therapy, a term used to describe the best possible medical treatment for patients with the goal of improving their health and reducing the risk of complications. William Bestermann discusses the fact that optimal medical therapy is not currently provided in the US, despite there being a large amount of e…
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Germany’s uneasy year ahead + 2023 preview with BAE’s Tom Arsenault
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We review the year that was and preview what might lie ahead for the U.S., Europe, and the wider global defense industry. Guests include: Former German Ambassador the United Nations and current Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Christoph Heusgen, in conversation with Defense One Executive Editor Kevin Baron. BAE Systems CEO Tom Arseneault …
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What we know about the Air Force’s new B-21 bomber
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Defense One staff help unpack the hype and lingering mysteries surrounding America's newly-unveiled bomber plane, and we check in on the annual Reagan National Defense Forum. Guests include: Lauren Williams, senior editor at Defense One; And Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One's Global Business Editor.
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