{"podcast":{"title":"The Business of Benefits Podcast","slug":"the-business-of-benefits-podcast-6744252","podcast_index_feed_id":6744252,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6053731/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-business-of-benefits-podcast--6053731","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f4968159bb4676248d8c564cea163f6.jpg","author":"Hi Hello Labs Network","episode_count":84,"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 An empowering roadmap for employers ready to break free from outdated models and unlock smarter, more sustainable benefits.If you’re tired of the same old sales pitch and ready to rethink benefits,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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T22:18:04.175830+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-benefits-podcast-6744252"},"episode":{"title":"58. Stop Playing the Renewal Game: A Real Roadmap for Employer Healthcare Plans","slug":"58-stop-playing-the-renewal-game-a-real-roadmap-for-employer-healthcare-plans","published_at":"2025-08-28T13:10:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-benefits-podcast-6744252/58-stop-playing-the-renewal-game-a-real-roadmap-for-employer-healthcare-plans","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-benefits-podcast-6744252","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-stop-playing-the-renewal-game-a-real-roadmap-for-employer-healthcare-plans--67276011","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67276011/episode_58_solo.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to The Business of Benefits Podcast – your no-BS, no-sales guide to real solutions in employee benefits. In this solo episode, host Chelsea breaks down what it really means to have a multi-year healthcare strategy for your company. Instead of reacting to renewals at the last minute and hearing the same excuses year after year, Chelsea shows you how to treat your benefits program like a true business plan—with long-term goals, measurable KPIs, and strategies that actually deliver results. You’ll hear a real client case study that has achieved five straight years of decreases by following a step-by-step benefits roadmap. Chelsea also shares: ✅ What isn’t a multi-year healthcare strategy (the reactive renewal game) ✅ How to build a business plan for your benefits, just like any other department ✅ Why data access and employee trust are the foundation for long-term success ✅ The difference between a slow, steady approach and a “shock-and-awe” strategy ✅ Real savings examples—millions of dollars saved while improving employee experience If you’re an employer tired of rising costs, empty promises, and lack of control, this episode will show you a better way to run your healthcare plan. Whether you're an HR professional, CFO, CEO, or just tired of rising healthcare costs, this is your call to rethink benefits strategy and finally take control. Connect with Chelsea and Donovan: Website: https://businessofbenefitspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethoseffectpodcast/ Chelsea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-ryckis-8508a192/ Donovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanryckis/ Finished with the content? Claim your CE credit here: https://ideas.ethosbenefits.com/continuing-education SHRM: Ethos Benefits is recognized by SHRM to offer professional dev…","meta_description":"Welcome back to The Business of Benefits Podcast – your no-BS, no-sales guide to real solutions in employee benefits. 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