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Navigating Volatility: Innovative Strategies for Cost-Effective Health Benefits with Christian Moreno, Executive Vice President at Lockton

Podcast: The Benefits Playbook
Published: Oct 28, 2025
Duration seconds: 2211
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This episode features an interview with Christian Moreno, Executive Vice President of Lockton. With more than 20 years of experience, Christian specializes in designing health plans that are fully integrated with wellness solutions, helping employers manage the demand side of healthcare. In this episode, Kirk and Christian discuss strategies to manage healthcare cost volatility, the efficacy of wellness programs versus high-cost medications, and the potential shift towards narrower networks to contain costs while maintaining quality care.