Podcast

The Business of Benefits Podcast

Author: Hi Hello Labs Network
Feed episode count: 84
Official site: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-business-of-benefits-podcast--6053731
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Summary

For decades, employers have been fed a lie: “There’s nothing you can do to control healthcare costs.” This couldn’t be further from the truth. The system is doing exactly what it was designed to do—profit off of HR, CFOs, and CEOs who believe that lie year after year.With 180 million Americans relying on employer-sponsored healthcare, it’s time to challenge the status quo. The Business of Benefits is your No BS, No Sales guide to the real solutions. No gimmicks—just the truth about how to take control, transform your benefits, and care for your most valuable asset: your people.Each episode dives deep into the data, exposing industry misalignments and inefficiencies that inflate costs while offering actionable strategies for designing financially sustainable, high-value benefits.Through eye-opening interviews with industry insiders, expert analysis, and real-world success stories, hosts Donovan and Chelsea pull back the curtain on the hidden flaws in the healthcare system. The result? An empowering roadmap for employers ready to break free from outdated models and unlock smarter, more sustainable benefits.If you’re tired of the same old sales pitch and ready to rethink benefits, re…

Episodes

Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

83. “I Don’t Know” Won’t Cut It in a Department of Labor Audit w/ Patrick Williams

Duration seconds: 2323
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-i-don-t-know-won-t-cut-it-in-a-department-of-labor-audit-w-patrick-williams--73234081

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

82. A Panel Discussion with 2 Employer Case Studies w/ Jaimie Jarvis & Stephanie Porrino

Duration seconds: 3756
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-a-panel-discussion-with-2-employer-case-studies-w-jaimie-jarvis-stephanie-porrino--72990801

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

81. Why Your Wellness Program Isn't Working: The Data-Driven Fix for Employee Burnout w/ Dr. Romie Mushtaq

Duration seconds: 2612
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-why-your-wellness-program-isn-t-working-the-data-driven-fix-for-employee-burnout-w-dr-romie-mushtaq--72756117

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

80. Built Different: The Ethos Story w/ Chelsea Ryckis & Donovan Ryckis

Duration seconds: 2119
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-built-different-the-ethos-story-w-chelsea-ryckis-donovan-ryckis--72571625

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

79. Stop Ignoring Women's Health Benefits w/ Brittany George

Duration seconds: 2443
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-stop-ignoring-women-s-health-benefits-w-brittany-george--72091142

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

78. The Real ROI of Mental Health Benefits

Duration seconds: 1377
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-the-real-roi-of-mental-health-benefits--72061264

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

77. A Candid Look at Health Benefits, Compliance, and the State of the Industry

Duration seconds: 3584
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-a-candid-look-at-health-benefits-compliance-and-the-state-of-the-industry--71897825

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

76. The Doctor Who Cut the Middleman Out of Imaging w/ Cristin Dickerson

Duration seconds: 2631
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-the-doctor-who-cut-the-middleman-out-of-imaging-w-cristin-dickerson--71590711

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

75. Mark Cuban: Your Broker is Lying To You

Duration seconds: 3014
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-mark-cuban-your-broker-is-lying-to-you--71196817

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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

74. Benefits Consultant Reacts to Shady Contract Clauses w/ Chelsea Ryckis

Duration seconds: 2000
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-benefits-consultant-reacts-to-shady-contract-clauses-w-chelsea-ryckis--70879779

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Mar 13, 2026 · not_requested

73. From Peo to Independent Excellence: The GQR Wynden Stark Healthcare Story

Duration seconds: 2960
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-from-peo-to-independent-excellence-the-gqr-wynden-stark-healthcare-story--70625953

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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

72. Future Proofing Your Health Benefits: A Case Study in Multi-Year Planning w/ Julia Watt

Duration seconds: 3546
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-future-proofing-your-health-benefits-a-case-study-in-multi-year-planning-w-julia-watt--70288709

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Feb 12, 2026 · not_requested

71. The Hospital Programs Your Broker Never Mentioned: 501(r) & Hospital Bill Review with Patrick Haig

Duration seconds: 2531
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-the-hospital-programs-your-broker-never-mentioned-501-r-hospital-bill-review-with-patrick-haig--69892841

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Jan 29, 2026 · not_requested

70. Redefining Benefits Leadership w/ Stephanie Porrino & Kristina Ewing

Duration seconds: 3088
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-redefining-benefits-leadership-w-stephanie-porrino-kristina-ewing--69626090

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Jan 15, 2026 · not_requested

69. Zero-Copay Generic Drugs & Six-Figure Savings w/ Trace Voshell

Duration seconds: 1742
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-zero-copay-generic-drugs-six-figure-savings-w-trace-voshell--69447835

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Dec 18, 2025 · not_requested

68. The Great American Healthcare Heist with Guest Chris Deacon

Duration seconds: 3236
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-the-great-american-healthcare-heist-with-guest-chris-deacon--69110143

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Dec 11, 2025 · not_requested

67. How One Employer Broke The Renewal Cycle: A Case Study

Duration seconds: 2148
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-how-one-employer-broke-the-renewal-cycle-a-case-study--68983362

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Dec 4, 2025 · not_requested

66. Self-Funding Explained in 60 MINUTES with Spencer Smith

Duration seconds: 2721
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-self-funding-explained-in-60-minutes-with-spencer-smith--68549292

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Nov 20, 2025 · not_requested

65. The New Fiduciary Frontier: Transparency, Litigation & the Future of Employer Health Plans

Duration seconds: 2862
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-the-new-fiduciary-frontier-transparency-litigation-the-future-of-employer-health-plans--68649266

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Nov 13, 2025 · not_requested

64. Breaking Free from the Broker Trap with Lori Kleiman

Duration seconds: 2532
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-breaking-free-from-the-broker-trap-with-lori-kleiman--68549293

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Oct 30, 2025 · not_requested

63. The New Health System: Inside Employer Health with Dr. Zeev Neuwirth

Duration seconds: 3552
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-the-new-health-system-inside-employer-health-with-dr-zeev-neuwirth--68349307

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Oct 16, 2025 · not_requested

62. You Don’t Need More Vendors — You Need Accountability

Duration seconds: 2136
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-you-don-t-need-more-vendors-you-need-accountability--68151185

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Oct 2, 2025 · not_requested

61. Inside IFEBP: Fiduciary Duty, CEBS & Future Benefits Trends with Justin Held

Duration seconds: 2104
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-inside-ifebp-fiduciary-duty-cebs-future-benefits-trends-with-justin-held--67957066

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Sep 18, 2025 · not_requested

60. Benefits Red Flags Every Employer Needs to Catch

Duration seconds: 1634
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-benefits-red-flags-every-employer-needs-to-catch--67799611

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Sep 4, 2025 · not_requested

59. The Big Lie in Healthcare: Nelson Griswold on How Employers Can Cut Costs & Improve Care

Duration seconds: 2567
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-the-big-lie-in-healthcare-nelson-griswold-on-how-employers-can-cut-costs-improve-care--67626111

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Aug 28, 2025 · not_requested

58. Stop Playing the Renewal Game: A Real Roadmap for Employer Healthcare Plans

Duration seconds: 1674
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-stop-playing-the-renewal-game-a-real-roadmap-for-employer-healthcare-plans--67276011

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Aug 7, 2025 · not_requested

57. Exposing the Flaws in Employer Healthcare: What Brokers Won’t Tell You with Jay Gepfert

Duration seconds: 2927
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-exposing-the-flaws-in-employer-healthcare-what-brokers-won-t-tell-you-with-jay-gepfert--67276012

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