{"podcast":{"title":"The Benefits Playbook","slug":"the-benefits-playbook-6571110","podcast_index_feed_id":6571110,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/4tIcUH9M","website_url":"https://the-benefits-playbook.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ef1272bf-7ccc-4164-b4d1-fb42b20b1437/60ce252e-490c-4925-829d-dd0f89881757/3000x3000/the-benefits-playbook-coverart.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Collective Health","episode_count":33,"summary":"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, you'll hear expert guidance from some of the best minds in the business. Learn how employers are getting more from their healthcare investments and making it easier for their employees to understand and access healthcare. Get off the sidelines and join us for The Benefits Playbook, brought to you by the team at Collective Health.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:17:31.988572+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-benefits-playbook-6571110"},"episode":{"title":"The Benefits Playbook: Season 3","slug":"the-benefits-playbook-season-3","published_at":"2025-06-17T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-benefits-playbook-6571110/the-benefits-playbook-season-3","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-benefits-playbook-6571110","url":"https://the-benefits-playbook.simplecast.com/episodes/the-benefits-playbook-season-3-ZZBLcWmK","audio_url":"https://afp-922686-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/17e1f0f6-c8fb-47b8-890b-336a6f1719e1/episodes/c6444a2d-15a7-42c6-bdef-a996f7e75b65/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=17e1f0f6-c8fb-47b8-890b-336a6f1719e1&awEpisodeId=c6444a2d-15a7-42c6-bdef-a996f7e75b65&feed=4tIcUH9M","summary":"The healthcare system feels broken. Costs are skyrocketing, transparency is nonexistent, and too many people are left wondering, ‘Why is this so complicated?’ Welcome to The Benefits Playbook—where we fight the good fight for a better healthcare system. This season, we are joined by new host Kirk McConnell, Commercial Leader at Collective Health. This year, Kirk sits down with the boldest minds leading the health benefits revolution: industry disruptors, fearless benefits leaders, and healthcare changemakers who are taking real action. We’re pulling back the curtain on hidden costs, exposing the inefficiencies, and revealing the playbook for a system that actually works. If you're tired of the same old healthcare nonsense and ready to take action, join us for season 3 of The Benefits Playbook, brought to you by Collective Health.","meta_description":"The healthcare system feels broken. Costs are skyrocketing, transparency is nonexistent, and too many people are left wondering, ‘Why is this so complicat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":52,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-benefits-playbook-6571110/episodes/the-benefits-playbook-season-3/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-benefits-playbook-6571110/the-benefits-playbook-season-3.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}