{"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":"Thinking Outside the System: Redefining Employee Benefits with Suzanne Usaj, Senior Director of Total Rewards at The Wonderful Company","slug":"thinking-outside-the-system-redefining-employee-benefits-with-suzanne-usaj-senior-director-of-total-rewards-at-the-wonderful-company","published_at":"2025-08-12T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-benefits-playbook-6571110/thinking-outside-the-system-redefining-employee-benefits-with-suzanne-usaj-senior-director-of-total-rewards-at-the-wonderful-company","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-benefits-playbook-6571110","url":"https://the-benefits-playbook.simplecast.com/episodes/thinking-outside-the-system-redefining-employee-benefits-with-suzanne-usaj-senior-director-of-total-rewards-at-the-wonderful-company-j8jzIyJ6","audio_url":"https://afp-922686-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/17e1f0f6-c8fb-47b8-890b-336a6f1719e1/episodes/448524ef-008c-4969-a8d5-91c657c1aec9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=17e1f0f6-c8fb-47b8-890b-336a6f1719e1&awEpisodeId=448524ef-008c-4969-a8d5-91c657c1aec9&feed=4tIcUH9M","summary":"This episode features an interview with Suzanne Usaj, Senior Director of Total Rewards at The Wonderful Company. Suzanne leads strategy and execution for the company’s compensation, benefits and wellness suite of programs, delivering value to over 10,000 employees globally. In this episode, Kirk and Suzanne discuss The Wonderful Company’s unique approach to health benefits, including their focus on preventive care, direct contracting for specialty care, and the important role of their onsite wellness centers.","meta_description":"This episode features an interview with Suzanne Usaj, Senior Director of Total Rewards at The Wonderful Company. Suzanne leads strategy and execution for…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2259,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-benefits-playbook-6571110/episodes/thinking-outside-the-system-redefining-employee-benefits-with-suzanne-usaj-senior-director-of-total-rewards-at-the-wonderful-company/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/thinking-outside-the-system-redefining-employee-benefits-with-suzanne-usaj-senior-director-of-total-rewards-at-the-wonderful-company.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}