{"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 An empowering roadmap for employers ready to break free from outdated models and unlock smarter, more sustainable benefits.If you’re tired of the same old sales pitch and ready to rethink benefits,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":"62. You Don’t Need More Vendors — You Need Accountability","slug":"62-you-don-t-need-more-vendors-you-need-accountability","published_at":"2025-10-16T13:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-benefits-podcast-6744252/62-you-don-t-need-more-vendors-you-need-accountability","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-of-benefits-podcast-6744252","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-you-don-t-need-more-vendors-you-need-accountability--68151185","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68151185/episode_62_solo.mp3","summary":"Tired of shiny pitches and vague promises? In this solo episode, we break down a practical, repeatable system for holding your benefits vendors accountable so your plan actually performs. From rock-solid RFPs to airtight contracts and respectful escalation, you’ll learn how to set clear expectations, track outcomes, and course-correct fast. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to design an RFP that prevents surprises later What to demand in contracts: performance guarantees, termination language, fees, BAAs, data sharing, and fiduciary status The must-ask questions about integrations, cybersecurity, conflicts of interest, and compensation A simple cadence for accountability meetings that gets results, not excuses Real examples of catching hidden fees and fixing slow vendor response times How to build team culture so your staff holds vendors accountable the right way Who this is for: Employers, HR leaders, CFOs, and anyone ready to transform a “set it and forget it” benefits program into a high-performing plan.If the truth is out there, are you ready to hear it? Like, share, and subscribe for more no-BS guidance on benefits that serve your people and your P&L. TimeStamps: 00:00 Intro and why accountability matters 02:10 Build a better RFP 07:35 Contract must-haves and red flags 13:25 Demo everything and verify claims 17:40 Meeting cadence and escalation that works 23:10 Real-world examples and fixes 28:30 Culture of accountability inside your team 32:10 Final takeaways and next steps If this helped, like, subscribe, and share with a leader who needs to hear it. Tell us in the comments: What is the first change you will make to your benefits strategy? Whether you're an HR professional, CFO, CEO, or just tired of rising healthcare costs, this is your call to rethink ben…","meta_description":"Tired of shiny pitches and vague promises? 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