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In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, hosts Brittany Hardaway and Rachael Baumgartner sit down with Dr. Janet Young, Clinical Analytics Advisor at Springbuk, to unpack a growing challenge for employers: the rising costs of diabetes care. ‍Dr. Young shares that diabetes-related spending has surged by 38% over the past three years—far outpacing other chronic conditions. A major driver? The skyrocketing use of GLP-1 agonists, medications originally developed for diabetes but now widely used for weight loss. "More than 40% of members with type 2 diabetes filled a prescription for GLP-1s last year—double the rate from four years ago," she notes. While these medications offer powerful benefits, including improved glucose control and cardiovascular protection, their costs continue to climb, creating tough decisions for employer-sponsored health plans.As employers strategize for the future, Dr. Young emphasizes three key priorities: tracking diabetes trends, proactively addressing prediabetes, and ensuring equitable access to care.The conversation also explores the expanding role of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) beyond type 1 diabetes patients. These devices, which eliminate the need for fingersticks, are gaining traction among insulin-dependent type 2 diabetics and could have broader applications—potentially even helping prediabetic individuals prevent disease progression. Dr. Young also highlights the stark disparities in diabetes treatment based on social determinants of health (SDOH), with more vulnerable populations less likely to access newer medications and monitoring tools. Key TakeawaysDiabetes costs are rising fast – Diabetes spending jumped 38% over three years, driven largely by the rising use of GLP-1 agonists.GLP-1 medications are in high demand – More effective than older treatments and linked to weight loss, GLP-1s are now used by over 40% of type 2 diabetics.CGMs are expanding beyond insulin users – Real-time glucose tracking is gaining popularity and could play a role in prediabetes prevention.Social determinants of health matter – Diabetes rates double in high-vulnerability populations, yet these groups have less access to newer treatments.Employers should focus on three things – Monitor diabetes trends, tackle prediabetes early, and reduce treatment disparities.Stay in Touch!Connect with Janet Young on LinkedInGet the complete 2025 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Brittany Hardaway and Rachael BaumgartnerHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Insights from Employee Health Trends 2025 with subject matter expert Nicole Belles, Sr. VP of Product at Springbuk.Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman talk with Elan Adler, co-founder and CEO of OneImaging, and Melinda Raymond, Senior VP of Sales. The discussion revolves around OneImaging's innovative approach to reducing healthcare costs through optimized radiology services. Elan and Melinda share their journey in the radiology space, from the inefficiencies they witnessed firsthand to the creation of OneImaging. Elan's early career exposed him to numerous pain points, like patients being unprepared for imaging due to lack of digital tools. This inspired him to start a company aimed at making radiology more accessible, affordable, and efficient for both patients and employers.The conversation touches on how OneImaging saves employers significant amounts on imaging costs while improving the employee experience. Melinda highlights the importance of seamless integration within existing health plans, stating that OneImaging's approach results in a hassle-free process for both employers and employees. One key success metric they share is that OneImaging has saved some employers up to 82% on imaging costs. The episode wraps up with insights into how AI and digital tools will continue to reshape the healthcare landscape in the coming years.Key Takeaways:OneImaging aims to make radiology more accessible, affordable, and efficient.The company focuses on integrating into existing health plans without requiring extra apps or steps for employees.OneImaging can save employers 60-80% on imaging costs, equating to millions in savings.They've built a network of over 4,000 accredited centers across 48 states, ensuring fast access to quality imaging.The future of healthcare will likely see more consolidation, AI integration, and a shift toward quantifiable ROI.Stay in Touch!Connect with Elan Adler and Melinda Raymond on LinkedInVisit OneImagingLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Dr. Nora Lansen, Chief Medical Officer at Elektra Health, discusses an often overlooked but crucial aspect of women's health: menopause. Dr. Lansen, a board-certified family physician with extensive experience in women's health, sheds light on the complexities of menopause and its impact on women in the workplace. Dr. Lansen explains that menopause is not just a moment in time, but a journey spanning 20 to 25 years of a person's life, including perimenopause and post-menopause. The conversation reveals staggering statistics from Elektra's workplace survey, such as "one in three women reported that menopause negatively impacts their work performance" and "20 percent of women have left or considered leaving a job because of menopause symptoms."Dr. Lansen describes how Elektra Health is working to "smash the menopause taboo" by providing comprehensive, virtual care for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. The episode explores various ways employers can support their menopausal workforce, from hosting educational events to offering Elektra's services as a covered benefit. Key takeaways from the episode include:Menopause is a long-term journey, not just a single moment, affecting women for 20-25 yearsCommon menopausal symptoms like brain fog and memory issues can significantly impact work performanceMany women feel unsupported by their employers during menopauseEmployers can benefit from supporting menopausal employees, who are often at the prime of their careersAddressing menopause care can help prevent other health issues that become more prevalent during midlifeStay in Touch!Connect with Nora Lansen on LinkedInVisit Elektra Health Learn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this insightful episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Lauren Gums, Executive Vice President of Clinic Services at Transcarent, shares her expertise on the rapidly evolving world of telehealth and virtual care. With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Lauren offers valuable perspectives on how these technologies are reshaping consumer expectations and transforming healthcare delivery. Throughout the episode, Lauren highlights the growing importance of convenience and accessibility in modern healthcare, noting that "90 percent of the U.S. population [has] smartphones, and of those smartphone users, 96 percent prefer text." She explains how telehealth platforms like Transcarent are meeting these expectations by providing "urgency and accuracy" in care delivery.The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the sustainability of virtual care models, the revolutionary role of AI in healthcare, and crucial factors employers should consider when evaluating telehealth programs. Lauren also addresses the critical issues of data security and privacy in virtual care solutions, emphasizing their importance in maintaining trust and compliance.Key takeaways from the episode include:Telehealth usage has stabilized at about 38 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating a lasting shift in healthcare delivery preferences.AI is playing a pivotal role in enhancing personalization, improving diagnostic accuracy, and streamlining care delivery in telehealth.When assessing virtual care programs, employers should focus on employee engagement, health outcomes, and overall satisfaction.Robust security measures, including HIPAA compliance and AI governance programs, are essential for protecting member data in virtual care platforms.Virtual care platforms are seen as complementary to traditional healthcare, with Lauren advocating for "an integrated hybrid approach to delivering care."Stay in Touch!Connect with Lauren Gums on LinkedInVisit Transcarent Learn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Way back in Season 1 of our Healthcare on the Rocks podcast, we talked with Josh Reimer, the Director of Channel Partnerships at Included Health, about many of the challenges of today's healthcare system.  Since then, Included Health has joined the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace, which enables Springbuk clients to see how they can improve care outcomes for members with complex specialty conditions. With the help of Included Health, employers with high-cost claimants can lower costs, provide better outcomes, and improve the satisfaction of their members. Listen, or perhaps re-listen, to this encore episode while Josh describes how Included Health leverages its data science and clinical expertise, along with a network of 4,000 leading nationwide experts, for a review of a diagnosis or treatment plan recommendation.  I hope you enjoy this special encore episode.Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman sit down with Dr. Michael Rees, a kidney transplant surgeon and the founder and CEO of Rejuvenate Kidney Transplant Solutions. Dr. Rees shares his journey into transplant surgery, driven by a desire for innovation and high success rates. He explains the current state of kidney disease treatment in the U.S., highlighting the limitations of dialysis and the superiority of kidney transplants. Dr. Rees paints a stark picture of the risks associated with kidney failure, stating, "Getting a diagnosis of kidney failure is a much worse diagnosis what your chances are of surviving for 5 years than is breast cancer."The conversation takes an interesting turn as Dr. Rees discusses the barriers to kidney transplantation, including risk aversion in the medical community and financial obstacles for patients. He emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of transplants compared to long-term dialysis, noting that a transplant could save payers "three quarters of a million dollars" over three years. Dr. Rees also shares his frustration with the lack of awareness among healthcare payers about these cost savings, saying, "Payers tend to think that transplant's really expensive." He concludes by highlighting how Rejuvenate Kidney Transplant Solutions is working to educate employers and improve access to transplants.Key takeaways:Kidney transplants are safer and more cost-effective than long-term dialysisMore than 80% of kidney failure patients in the U.S. die on dialysis without receiving a transplantThere's a need for better education among healthcare payers about the benefits of kidney transplantsInnovative solutions, such as covering travel expenses for living donors, could increase transplant ratesRejuvenate Kidney Transplant Solutions aims to improve access to transplants and educate employersStay in Touch!Connect with Dr. Michael Rees on LinkedInVisit Rejuvenate Kidney Transplant Solutions Learn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman welcome Tom Falvey, co-founder and CEO of NewHealth. With over 20 years of experience in employee benefits consulting, Tom discusses how NewHealth is revolutionizing the patient experience within health insurance. He shares his personal journey into the health insurance industry, influenced by his father, and explains the inspiration behind NewHealth, which aims to bridge the gap between patients and the healthcare system by providing real-time feedback on healthcare experiences. Tom details how NewHealth's platform integrates directly with health insurance claims to provide timely patient satisfaction surveys, offering valuable insights to plan sponsors, HR teams, and brokers. This feedback loop helps organizations make informed decisions, balancing cost-saving measures with patient experience. He highlights how NewHealth's unique, claim-verified feedback system offers more accurate and actionable data than other patient satisfaction platforms. Tom also shares success stories and discusses the platform's quest to become the leading patient satisfaction tool in the country.Key Takeaways:Tom Falvey's Journey: Inspired by his father's career, Tom entered the health insurance industry and eventually co-founded NewHealth to improve patient experiences.NewHealth's Mission: The platform collects real-time feedback on healthcare experiences, integrating with insurance claims to provide accurate, actionable data.Unique Features: Unlike other platforms, NewHealth offers claim-verified feedback specific to different types of care and diagnosis codes.Success Stories: NewHealth has helped organizations make significant cost savings while improving patient satisfaction.Future Vision: Tom aims for NewHealth to become the top patient satisfaction platform in the country, focusing on verified and specific feedback.Notable Quotes:"If you're going to play this part between a patient and a doctor, we should be in a position to share as much information as we possibly can.""Our goal is to prepare the plan sponsor and the broker for future decision-making."Stay in Touch!Connect with Tom Falvey on LinkedInVisit NewHealthLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman sit down with Deb Adler, CEO of Navigator Healthcare. Deb shares her extensive experience in healthcare and her journey in launching Navigator, a company dedicated to providing immediate and effective support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Deb emphasizes the importance of quick access and engagement in care, describing Navigator's unique approach that includes a 24x7 resource center staffed with licensed clinicians who are trained in motivational interviewing and have deep experience in substance use disorder. She highlights the challenges faced by individuals and their families, noting how Navigator helps them navigate the complex landscape of treatment options, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time.Deb explains how employers see a significant return on investment, with Navigator's services contributing to a healthier, more productive workforce. Deb recounts a poignant success story of a mother who, during a crisis, was able to quickly get her daughter into a treatment program thanks to Navigator's support. This episode sheds light on the critical role of employer-supported substance use services and the evolving landscape of care.Key Takeaways:Quick Access and Engagement: Navigator provides immediate support with a 24x7x365 resource center and licensed clinicians trained in motivational interviewing.Employer Benefits: Navigator offers a significant return on investment and contributes to a healthier, more productive workforce.Real-Life Impact: Success stories, like the mother who swiftly got her daughter into treatment, illustrate Navigator's real-world impact.Stigma Reduction: Employers play a key role in creating recovery-ready workplaces, reducing stigma, and offering support through confidential services.Stay in Touch!Connect with Deb Adler on LinkedInVisit Navigator HealthcareLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this light-hearted yet informative episode, Chrissy Krampert, Chief Strategy Officer at Jellyvision, shares the fascinating journey of Jellyvision, from its quirky beginnings in educational content and gaming to becoming a leader in healthcare benefits education with ALEX, their flagship product.She explains how ALEX leverages behavioral science and technology to simplify complex healthcare decisions for employees, turning confusion into clarity. Chrissy highlights how Jellyvision's tools help employees make smarter healthcare choices, ultimately saving employers significant costs. "We want to go to where there is furrowed brow and bring it to peace of mind," she says, encapsulating their mission.The discussion delves into the practical impacts of ALEX, from employees proposing to it during open enrollment to Jellyvision's strategic use of claims data to offer personalized healthcare advice. Chrissy emphasizes the importance of building trust and engaging employees with humor and simplicity. The episode also covers Jellyvision's future plans, including their partnership with Springbuk to enhance data-driven decision-making and the integration of AI for more precise recommendations. "We're able to establish that trust and guide an employee throughout the year to making better decisions," Chrissy notes, showcasing the influence of their innovative solution.Key Takeaways:Behavioral Science: ALEX uses behavioral science to engage employees, helping them understand and utilize their benefits effectively.Cost Savings: ALEX helps employers save on healthcare costs by guiding employees to choose and use the best-fit plans.Personalization: The integration of claims data and AI allows for tailored healthcare guidance, enhancing the employee experience.Engagement and Trust: Jellyvision builds trust through humor, simplicity, and personalized interactions, making healthcare decisions less daunting.Quotes:"We want to go to where there is furrowed brow and bring it to peace of mind." - Chrissy Krampert"People would rather do their taxes while cleaning their bathroom before they'd want to pick a benefits plan."Stay in Touch!Connect with Chrissy Krampert on LinkedInVisit JellyvisionLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Dr. Adonis Saremi and Cody Fair from Noom join this to discuss the significant impact of GLP-1 medications on weight management conversations within the employer space. Cody, the Head of Commercial Healthcare at Noom, shares insights into how these medications are elevating the importance of weight management in employer health programs. Dr. Saremi, Noom's Interim Chief Medical Officer, emphasizes the collaborative effort at Noom in integrating clinical protocols, safety, and quality into their offerings.Cody highlights the rising interest in GLP-1s, especially, and weight management overall, stressing the need for comprehensive weight management solutions. Dr. Saremi elaborates on the effectiveness of GLP-1s when combined with lifestyle changes, underscoring the importance of adequate support and guidance for patients. The discussion examines the role of employers in ensuring employees receive the necessary medical support and the holistic approach Noom takes in addressing both physical and mental health aspects of obesity care.Key Takeaways:Elevated Importance: GLP-1 medications have propelled weight management to a top concern for employers.Comprehensive Support: Effective weight management requires a combination of medication, lifestyle changes, and ongoing support.Mental Health Integration: Addressing mental health is crucial in the context of obesity care, with Noom incorporating depression screening and comprehensive medical history assessments.Holistic Solutions: Noom aims to provide a seamless integration of weight management solutions within existing employer health benefits, focusing on prevention and chronic disease management.Stay in Touch!Connect with Dr. Adonis Saremi and Cody Fair on LinkedInVisit NoomLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," David and new co-host Nicole Belles cover the world of musculoskeletal (MSK) health with Aaryn Pure, Chief Commercial Officer at Hinge Health. The episode kicks off with Aaryn joining from Chicago amidst Hinge Health's bustling annual conference, Movement, providing a “man on the street” backdrop to the discussion. Aaryn shares his extensive background in healthcare, emphasizing his personal and professional commitment to improving MSK care. He recounts his journey from working with health systems on electronic medical records to his current role at Hinge Health, highlighting his personal experiences with MSK issues that add a relatable touch to his professional insights.The conversation covers the substantial economic and personal impacts of MSK conditions, which affect one in two Americans annually and account for significant healthcare spending. Aaryn discusses Hinge Health's approach, which emphasizes preventive care and non-invasive treatments like the innovative Enso device—a nerve stimulation tool that helps manage pain without surgery or drugs. This approach not only alleviates pain but also significantly reduces healthcare costs and improves quality of life. The episode is packed with information about the challenges of traditional MSK treatments and how digital health innovations can transform care delivery.Key Takeaways:MSK conditions are a top cost driver in healthcare, impacting half of the American population each year.Preventive and non-invasive treatments can significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.Digital health tools like Hinge Health's Enso device offer effective alternatives to traditional care methods, providing immediate and long-term pain relief.Stay in Touch!Connect with Aaryn Pure on LinkedInVisit Hinge HealthLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Nicole Belles and David PittmanHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Jennifer Jones and David Pittman talk with Naomi Levinthal, the Chief Growth Officer at Reperio Health, about the innovative world of biometric screenings. Naomi, a self-professed tech nerd with a rich background in health IT, shares her journey to Reperio and discusses the transformative impact of the company's at-home screening kits. These kits are designed to provide instant results and a seamless user experience, setting a new standard in the health and wellness industry. Throughout the episode, Naomi explains how Reperio's approach to biometric screenings significantly differs from traditional methods by offering convenience, immediacy, and comprehensive health data directly to users' homes.The conversation highlights the crucial role of biometric screenings in modern wellness programs and how Reperio's kits contribute to strategic health management within organizations. Naomi elaborates on the benefits of this innovative approach, particularly its ability to provide quick, actionable health insights that empower both employers and employees. By moving screenings from clinical settings to the comfort of one's home, Reperio not only enhances participant engagement but also provides employers with valuable data to tailor their health initiatives effectively. The episode wraps up with insights into the future of Reperio, including the integration of new health tests and virtual care options that promise to further revolutionize preventative healthcare.Key Takeaways:Innovation in Health Screenings: Reperio Health's at-home kits offer a complete biometric screening process that is fast, efficient, and user-friendly, allowing participants to perform the screenings at their convenience.Strategic Health Insights: The data collected from these screenings provide employers with critical insights, helping them make informed decisions about health and wellness programs tailored to their workforce's needs.Future Developments: Naomi shared exciting future enhancements, including the addition of A1C testing and virtual care sessions, which will further integrate comprehensive care into the screening process.Stay in Touch!Connect with Naomi Levinthal on LinkedInVisit Reperio HealthLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and David PittmanHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Scott Vold, the Chief Commercial Officer at Renalogic, describes the complexities of kidney disease, its treatment, and the economic impact on employers and their health plans. Scott talks about the critical and often overlooked public health crisis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the intricacies of the dialysis market. With a background in health technology and actuary, Scott explains Renalogic's mission to manage both the human and financial costs of CKD for self-funded health plans. He shares eye-opening statistics, such as the fact that about 37 million adult Americans have CKD, with a staggering 90% unaware of their condition, highlighting the disease's silent proliferation and its ranking as the ninth-leading cause of death in the U.S., projected to rise to fifth by 2040.The discussion also covers the evolution of the dialysis market into a duopoly, which has led to inflated costs for treatments, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to healthcare management within self-funded health plans.Key takeaways from the episode include:The severe underdiagnosis of CKD and its correlation with other chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, underlining the necessity for better awareness and early detection.The economic burden of dialysis treatment on employers, with costs often being a top health plan expense, and how Renalogic helps reduce these costs through unit cost reduction and disease management.An in-depth look at the dialysis market's evolution into a duopoly, with Scott detailing how this market structure leads to inflated costs for health plans and limited options for patients.Practical advice for employers on tackling CKD, including leveraging data for early detection, rejecting complacency in accepting high dialysis costs, and engaging with specialized care management programs like Renalogic's to prevent disease progression and reduce expenses.The episode provides an insightful perspective on the challenges of managing CKD and the strategies employers can adopt to address this growing concern, emphasizing the importance of proactive healthcare management and specialized care programs in improving patient outcomes and achieving cost savings.Stay in Touch!Connect with Scott Vold on LinkedInVisit RenalogicLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and David PittmanHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this engaging episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Jennifer and David invite two guests from PHM, Natalya Gertsik and Tommy Axford, to discuss innovative strategies for managing employee benefits, with a particular focus on cancer care. Natalya, specializing in population health risk management and biopharmaceuticals, sheds light on the actionable guidance PHM provides for optimizing cancer care. Tommy, with his actuarial background, emphasizes the importance of focusing on the small subset of cases that drive a significant portion of healthcare spending.The conversation delves into the complexities of cancer treatment, including the challenges of adopting precision medicine and the necessity of personalized care plans that consider the unique needs and preferences of each patient.Key takeaways from this discussion include:The importance of striving for precision medicine in targeting cancer treatment.The vital role of personalized medicine, considering the patient's personal preferences, cultural background, and socioeconomic factors, highlighting the need for a more holistic treatment plan.Innovative solutions like PHM's Clear Cancer Care Management Solution, part of the Springbuk Activate Marketplace, which offers employers and their advisors data-driven ways to connect with partners who can address specific healthcare needs, particularly in managing high-cost cancer treatments.Real-life success stories that illustrate the life-changing impact of creative and personalized cancer treatment strategies, emphasizing the potential for significant improvements in patient outcomes.Stay in Touch!Connect with Natalya Gertsik and Tommy Axford on LinkedInVisit PHMLearn more about the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace and get other related resourcesGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and David PittmanHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode, Justin Holland, CEO and co-founder of HealthJoy, shares his international upbringing, entrepreneurial ventures, and the personal healthcare challenge that led to the creation of HealthJoy, a platform designed to simplify healthcare choices for employees and employers alike.With a focus on enhancing healthcare navigation and reducing costs, HealthJoy emerges as a critical partner for employers seeking to offer better healthcare solutions to their employees. Holland's journey from a skiing accident to the inception of HealthJoy highlights the universal struggle with navigating healthcare options, underscoring the platform's mission to make quality care more accessible and understandable.Key takeaways from the episode include:The inspiration behind HealthJoy rooted in personal experience, emphasizing the need for simplified healthcare navigation.HealthJoy's approach to cost containment and personalized healthcare guidance, aiming to deliver savings to employers and improve employee health outcomes.The significant impact of virtual care and telemedicine, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and HealthJoy's adaptation to offer a comprehensive range of virtual healthcare services.Holland's perspective on current and emerging challenges within the healthcare industry, including pharmacy costs, high-cost claimants, and the obesity epidemic, and HealthJoy's commitment to addressing these issues through innovative solutions.The importance of a seamless user experience in healthcare platforms, combining digital efficiency with human support to meet the diverse needs of users.The need for a platform to deliver a healthcare cost containment strategy on the back of a challenging macroeconomic environment.Stay in Touch!Connect with Justin Holland on LinkedInVisit HealthJoyLearn more about Springbuk ActivateGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Dive into an episode that's all about the big issues hitting our health and wallets: skyrocketing prescription costs and the obesity epidemic. Two co-authors of the 2024 Employee Health Trends report from Springbuk take you through the ins and outs of how these challenges are reshaping the landscape of employer healthcare spending and what it means for all of us. Janet Young, MD, Clinical Analytics Advisor at Springbuk, and co-host Jennifer Jones, Population Health Practice Leader, explore the tangled web of drug pricing, unravel why your medicine costs keep going up, and discuss steps employers can take to reduce costs. Plus, we're not shying away from the weighty issue of obesity. Jennifer takes a deep dive into how it's impacting healthcare costs in ways you might not expect.This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in employee health benefits, offering actionable strategies and a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape.What You Will Learn:The significant role of prescription drug pricing in increasing employer healthcare costs, with a particular focus on brand name and specialty drugs.Insights into the obesity epidemic and its direct and indirect impacts on healthcare spending and employee well-being.Strategies for employers to manage rising healthcare costs, including the adoption of generics, biosimilars, and comprehensive health programs.The importance of a data-driven approach to health benefits planning, leveraging insights from healthcare analytics to inform strategies.Emerging treatments and approaches for managing obesity, highlighting the role of GLP-1 agonists and the need for multifaceted treatment strategies.Stay in Touch!Connect with Janet Young on LinkedInGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and David Pittman Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Dive into the world of high-cost claimants trends with Janet Young, MD, Clinical Analytics Advisor at Springbuk and one of the authors of the 2024 Employee Health Trends report.  The report sheds light on managing those hefty healthcare expenses. Janet describes the journey through the world of healthcare economics, beginning with a breakdown of high-cost claimants into distinct segments, then explaining how those groups differ in their influence on overall healthcare spending. The conversation then turns to the diverse health conditions within these categories, underlining the critical need to grasp these differences for crafting impactful management strategies. You'll hear about innovative approaches like encouraging regular cancer screenings and leveraging Centers of Excellence for top-notch care and advice, particularly vital in the priciest categories dominated by facility expenses.What You Will Learn:The segmentation of high-cost claimants in healthcare and their impact on total spendingThe importance of understanding the variation in health conditions across different cost categoriesStrategies for managing high-cost claims, including early cancer screenings and leveraging Centers of ExcellenceCatch the full conversation.Connect with Janet Young on LinkedInGet the complete 2024 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and David Pittman Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast players. Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

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Data Analytics for the Modern Benefits Broker - Mike Pattengale - Springbuk Looking to learn about the future of data analytics in healthcare? Look no further than Self-Funded with Spencer! Host Spencer Smith welcomes guest Mike Pattengale from Springbuk to discuss their innovative approach to data analytics and how it helps drive informed decisions. The two discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry and how data analytics can help employers make better decisions regarding the well-being of their employees. Mike and Spencer reflect on their experience of navigating the pandemic and the challenges it brought with it, along with its unexpected benefits, such as exploring new avenues like podcasting. As they transition to talking about healthcare analytics, Mike, emphasizes the platform's ability to collect and normalize data from various sources, highlighting the collaborative nature of Springbuk's platform. They discuss the value of data analytics, how it can be used to make informed decisions, and the importance of sharing data and embracing technology in the consulting industry. Mike also discusses the capabilities of their system, including the use of artificial intelligence to identify actionable insights and its clinical and financial impact. They also emphasize the importance of an intentional approach to presenting software features to clients to help them focus on the issues that matter most to them. Overall, the episode provides a wealth of information about the healthcare industry, data analytics, and empowering employers to better manage their claims cost. The hosts and guest make compelling arguments about the benefits of using analytics, embrace of technology, and the importance of forging lasting relationships. This is an episode you won't want to miss, and it's a fantastic introduction to the world of healthcare analytics. Tune in to Self-Funded with Spencer and get ready to learn something new! Timestamps [00:00:09] Navigating Zoom during the pandemic [00:03:19] Mike's Career Pivot during COVID [00:09:47] Mastering sales skills through storytelling and connecting [00:19:24] The Downside of Entrepreneurship [00:22:19] Mike's sales career journey [00:25:25] The Growth and Innovation of Springbuck [00:28:21] Integrating Data Sources for Health Plan Management [00:31:42] Turning Data into Action with Springbuck's Solutions [00:34:53] Data Analysis in Healthcare Spending [00:38:14] Post-COVID Tech Sales Advancements [00:41:27] Benefits and Target Market for the Solution [00:44:44] Data Analytics for Managing Healthcare Costs [00:47:39] The Future of Data Analytics in Business [00:51:00] Balancing Technology and Skilled Professionals in the Industry [00:53:58] AI and Actionable Insights [00:57:01] Future of Healthcare Data Analytics [01:00:07] Challenging Industry Status Quo with Younger Workforce Best Quotes: "I realized everything that I was confident in and my ability to sell was winning people over in person. And I took every strength that I thought I had and it was removed..." "Coming out of the pandemic, and when people go back to real world, you'll either become a hunk, a chunk, or a punk..." [00:05:52] Obviously, brokers need to be talking about this with their employers nowadays, or you're gonna be in a losing position" #virtualcommunication #COVIDpivot #skillsdevelopment #selfdiscovery #contentcreation #dataanalytics #healthcareplan #employeecare #dataenrichment #technologyinhealthcare #transparency #diverseworkforce #gratitude #podcastguest #musicanddrumming #podcastsponsor #Springbuk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spencer-harlan-smith/support

Data Analytics for the Modern Benefits Broker - Mike Pattengale - Springbuk Looking to learn about the future of data analytics in healthcare? Look no further than Self-Funded with Spencer! Host Spencer Smith welcomes guest Mike Pattengale from Springbuk to discuss their innovative approach to data analytics and how it helps drive informed decisions. The two discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry and how data analytics can help employers make better decisions regarding the well-being of their employees. Mike and Spencer reflect on their experience of navigating the pandemic and the challenges it brought with it, along with its unexpected benefits, such as exploring new avenues like podcasting. As they transition to talking about healthcare analytics, Mike, emphasizes the platform's ability to collect and normalize data from various sources, highlighting the collaborative nature of Springbuk's platform. They discuss the value of data analytics, how it can be used to make informed decisions, and the importance of sharing data and embracing technology in the consulting industry. Mike also discusses the capabilities of their system, including the use of artificial intelligence to identify actionable insights and its clinical and financial impact. They also emphasize the importance of an intentional approach to presenting software features to clients to help them focus on the issues that matter most to them. Overall, the episode provides a wealth of information about the healthcare industry, data analytics, and empowering employers to better manage their claims cost. The hosts and guest make compelling arguments about the benefits of using analytics, embrace of technology, and the importance of forging lasting relationships. This is an episode you won't want to miss, and it's a fantastic introduction to the world of healthcare analytics. Tune in to Self-Funded with Spencer and get ready to learn something new! Timestamps [00:00:09] Navigating Zoom during the pandemic [00:03:19] Mike's Career Pivot during COVID [00:09:47] Mastering sales skills through storytelling and connecting [00:19:24] The Downside of Entrepreneurship [00:22:19] Mike's sales career journey [00:25:25] The Growth and Innovation of Springbuck [00:28:21] Integrating Data Sources for Health Plan Management [00:31:42] Turning Data into Action with Springbuck's Solutions [00:34:53] Data Analysis in Healthcare Spending [00:38:14] Post-COVID Tech Sales Advancements [00:41:27] Benefits and Target Market for the Solution [00:44:44] Data Analytics for Managing Healthcare Costs [00:47:39] The Future of Data Analytics in Business [00:51:00] Balancing Technology and Skilled Professionals in the Industry [00:53:58] AI and Actionable Insights [00:57:01] Future of Healthcare Data Analytics [01:00:07] Challenging Industry Status Quo with Younger Workforce Best Quotes: "I realized everything that I was confident in and my ability to sell was winning people over in person. And I took every strength that I thought I had and it was removed..." "Coming out of the pandemic, and when people go back to real world, you'll either become a hunk, a chunk, or a punk..." [00:05:52] Obviously, brokers need to be talking about this with their employers nowadays, or you're gonna be in a losing position" #virtualcommunication #COVIDpivot #skillsdevelopment #selfdiscovery #contentcreation #dataanalytics #healthcareplan #employeecare #dataenrichment #technologyinhealthcare #transparency #diverseworkforce #gratitude #podcastguest #musicanddrumming #podcastsponsor #Springbuk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spencer-harlan-smith/support

Join Max, our resident Business Ninja, and David Pittman, Director of Content and Digital at Springbuk - the innovative health data analytics solution that is changing the game for benefits strategy. With Springbuk, you'll have access to data-driven insights that can help you make informed decisions and improve employee health while containing costs. Say goodbye to legacy data warehouses and hello to intuitive user experiences, predictive modeling, and curated action steps. Springbuk is a world of actionable health intelligence insights, all at your fingertips. Don't settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your benefits strategy - choose Springbuk.Learn more about them through their website: https://www.springbuk.com/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

If you look at almost any engagement survey that a company does, career development is almost always one of the lowest scores. Robyn Clark, the founder of WinningWise, an HR and talent management company, says that's largely because employers career development because they think it's only for the person – the employee – and not for them. That's completely and utterly wrong.Robyn explains that if employers are preparing a workforce for the future, they should be looking to develop people so they can take on ever-bigger projects and go into broader roles, some of which may not even be known yet. Robyn further says career development is probably the most important talent strategy today, one that offers a huge win for both the organization and the individual because the employer is building the bench that they want and they're meeting two significant needs for the employee: mastery and personal growth.Catch the full conversation.Connect with Robyn Clark on LinkedInWatch WinningWise's webinar “Understanding Individual Needs: How Employee Needs Have Shifted Since the Pandemic”Get the complete 2023 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast players. Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

On today's episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Jennifer Jones to talk about how to use integrated data analytics and insights for better workplace health. Jennifer is Enterprise Practice Leader at Springbuk, a health data analytics company that equips employers with the insights and expertise they need to sharpen their benefits strategy, advance employee health, and contain costs. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jennifer and Seth discuss:Jennifer's professional background - from being a registered dietitian to an HR professional and, later, a population health strategist.Using algorithms to identify opportunities to control costs related to healthcare and drive decisions. Key takeaways from the Employee Health Trends report (available at www.springbuk.com/eht23). The advantages of a holistic approach when dealing with health data.Impact of low health literacy on patients' health outcomes.How data enrichment leads to actionable recommendations for employers.The sensitive topic of collecting race and ethnicity data. For show notes and resources, visit EdLogics.com/Podcast.About The Health Literacy 2.0 PodcastWelcome to The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics.Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs. Join us! Visit EdLogics.com/Podcast.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit EdLogics.com.

For the past few years, specialty drugs have played a large and growing role in the overall cost of employee healthcare. In this episode, Janet Young, M.D., lead clinical scientist and co-author of Springbuk's 2023 Employee Health Trends Report, describes the factors that are driving the biggest increases and get some tips on what employers can do to keep their costs under control. Catch the full conversation.Connect with Janet Young on LinkedInGet the complete 2023 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast players. Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

We are now into our fourth year of dealing with COVID. Since it burst into our consciousness in early 2020, we've seen massive changes in treatments and long-term effects, including the enigmatic, long COVID  and strains on mental health. To kick off season two of “Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist,” we're going to start with a mini-series, exploring the major trends that are reshaping employee healthcare. This episode's featured guests are three of the analysts and authors of Springbuk's 2023 Employee Health Trends Report. Janet Young, M.D., lead clinical scientist; Chris Gagen, senior director of analytic and strategic consulting; and Jennifer Jones, MSM RD, enterprise employer practice leader.Catch the full conversation.Connect with Janet Young and Chris Gagen on LinkedInGet the complete 2023 Employee Health Trends report and other related resourcesConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast players. Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Produced by David Pittman Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Welcome to another episode on the Modern SaaS Finance Podcast hosted by David Appel, head of Software/SaaS at Sage Intacct. Today's episode is special. We are LIVE at the Sage Intacct's annual customer conference, Transform and just announced our SaaS Industry Customer of the Year, Springbuk. On this episode, James Norris, CFO at Springbuk joins David to share his team's tremendous story of business, team, customer, investor, and personal success. He talks about the accomplishments they have been able to achieve over the years including; Reducing close time by 73%, to as few as five business days, scaling amid 4x growth in contract volume, reducing churn by 7% through automated renewals and upsells, extending revenue and cash forecasting out to 12+ months and so much more!Listen to the full episode for all the great insights shared! For more episodes on the Modern SaaS Finance, subscribe to our podcast channel on any major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, Audible, etc. If you are a SaaS finance leader or expert and will like to join our Modern SaaS Finance community, click here to request access.

Imagine you've just received a life-changing diagnosis: maybe it's cancer, maybe it's ALS. Whatever it is, the last thing you would want to worry about is finding the best specialist or questioning if your prognosis is correct. That's where an Expert Medical Opinion solution can help. Josh Reimer, Director of Channel Partnerships at Included Health, joined us to review many of the challenges of our current healthcare system:Confusion: 50% of individuals struggle to understand their insuranceLow engagement: 33% of individuals avoid medical care altogetherLack of access: >16,000 physician offices closed due to COVIDHigh costs: 30% of healthcare spend is considered wasteHe then explained how an EMO solution can help break down those barriers to simplify the healthcare experience, delivering access to 4000  of the top clinical specialists and subspecialists nationwide.Listen to the full conversation.Connect with Josh Reimer on LinkedInVisit Included HealthConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and David Pittman Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast playersHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

“What we've seen in the last 10 to 15 years … is a juggernaut of costs from specialty medicines, usually wonderful medicines with great cures, but that come at a significant cost. … And whereas the split between medical and pharma used to be that we spent some of our time on utilization of pharmacy and prescriptions and generics and mail order versus retail, now specialty medicine is just blowing everything out of the water from a cost perspective.” With that, healthcare industry thought leader Dr. Ron Leopold launched into an engaging conversation about macro trends in employee benefits, covering the ever-evolving effects of COVID, the proliferation of point solutions, the major cost drivers for employers, and how those employers should be using data to contain their costs.“There's a whole lot that we can measure if we're smart and understand this requires both looking at the data and then really thinking through cause and effect,” said Dr. Leopold.Listen to the full conversation.Connect with Dr. Leopold on LinkedInVisit RonLeopold.comConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast playersHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Rod Reasen, II, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Springbuk, a Health Intelligence platform with a vision to prevent disease with data. Prior to launching Springbuk, Rod founded and scaled a fee-based benefits consulting firm into one of the largest in the Midwest when it was acquired by a publicly traded firm in 2010. In 2009, he launched the nationally recognized Healthiest Employers award program that has recognized over 8,000 employers at the top healthiest workplaces in their region and who represent nearly half of the working population in America. From those learnings, Rod dreamed of a day where employers could make the best unencumbered decisions using data. That passion drove him to co-found Springbuk, which now represents more than 4,000 employers including hundreds of household brands. His energy is contagious and the world is benefiting from his vision to disrupt healthcare. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Rod Reasen: Website: https://www.springbuk.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodreasen/

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) was signed into law, including many provisions that impact employer-sponsored health plans. The CAA mandates a new set of requirements for pharmacy reporting, mental health parity compliance, consumer price transparency, balance-billing practices, and other requirements related to contracts between employers, their health plans, and broker/consultant partners.It's complex. Shannon Kukulka, an employee benefits attorney at Waller and former  in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 company, joined Nicole Belles, vice president of product at Springbuk, and regular host Jennifer Jones to share her legal knowledge and practical advice on how employers can navigate the murky waters of the CAA.Connect with Shannon on LinkedInVisit Waller's websiteRead Shannon's blog about the CAAConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Nicole Belles Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast playersHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Healthiest Employers is the trusted awards program that recognizes people-first organizations that are taking a more proactive approach to employee health. Since its inception in 2009, the Healthiest Employers corporate wellness program has attracted over 10,000 employers representing more than 60 million employees from all across the United States.Haley Elmore, Healthiest Employers program coordinator, joined Jennifer and Mike to share several of the attributes found in organizations that were named in the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. She also explain why companies choose to apply for the program and the value they take away from participating, even if they don't receive a regional or national award. HINT:  it's learning from the best of the best.Listen as Haley provides recommendations for both employers and their employees.Connect with Haley on LinkedInVisit Healthiest Employers websiteRead the Healthiest Employers blogGet a Benchmark Report with more than 40 pages of data, charts, and recommendationsConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast playersHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Specialty drugs are playing a significant role in the increasing healthcare costs in the commercial market. In this third episode of a mini-series based on the 2022 Employee Health Trends report, Janet Young, M.D., Lead Clinical Scientist at Springbuk and co-author of the report, talks about which specialty drugs are driving the most cost and alternatives that benefits leaders can explore.Discover why one condition has a relatively small percentage of people receiving a specialty drug, but that is still drive a large dollar value of spending, and hear which conditions our data scientists expect to drive growth of specialty drug use over the next couple of years.Get tips for how employers can reduce costs on specialty drugs without reducing efficacy, including looking at where the drugs are administered. And learn the steps employers can take now to increase adoption of lower-cost alternative drugs and to ensure they are able to reap cost savings as new biosimilars come into the market over the next two to three years.Listen as Janet provides recommendations for both employers and their employees.Connect with Janet on LinkedInGet the complete 2022 Employee Health Trends reportConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast playersHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

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Health insurance was established to protect us from catastrophic financial loss, but David Contorno, CEO and founder of E-Powered Benefits, says, “medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., with the huge majority of them having had health insurance?”David explains how the typical broker and carrier contracts are structured so that they benefit most when costs go up. His firm turns the usual system of incentives around so they're paid on how much they lower costs. Learn about his firm's approach to building benefit plans that are built specifically for a company's culture and workforce … and discover why insurance carriers don't like him much.Connect with David on LinkedInDavid's viral post about Health Expenditure vs. Life ExpectancyGet the e-book Social Determinants of Health: A Springbuk PerspectiveMarshall Allen's book, Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and WinGet the complete 2022 Employee Health Trends reportConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast players.   Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this second episode of a mini-series based on the 2022 Employee Health Trends report, we talk with co-author Janet Young, M.D., Lead Clinical Scientist at Springbuk, about the impacts COVID-19 has had on employee healthcare and employer benefit plans. Armed with data from more than 30,000 COVID patients, Janet and her fellow data analysts split the research into individuals who had COVID into hospitalized and non-hospitalized to get a better understanding of what was happening within each group.Their findings were stunning: during a six-month period after an initial COVID diagnosis, hospitalized patients cost about 70% more than the researchers expected. Even non-hospitalized patients saw an increase of about 25%.What's this mean for employee benefit plans? As the pandemic seems to be drawing to an end, employers need to be mindful that doesn't mean their healthcare costs will immediately drop. And besides the costs for acute care, the data show many people, unsurprisingly, have post-acute care mental health issues that may linger for an extended time. Listen as Janet provides recommendations for both employers and their employees. Connect with Janet on LinkedInGet the complete 2022 Employee Health Trends reportConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast players.   Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In the 2021 Employee Health Trends report, Springbuk discovered the rate of telemedicine services per 1000 plan members had increased 12-fold over the previous year's data, which was mostly prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Digging deeper into the data, Chris Gagen and the rest of the Springbuk analytics team found mental health accounted for more than 40 percent of those encounters.What has happened in the year since then? Have telemedicine visits overall increased, decreased, or remained relatively constant?What about telemental health services? Has the long two-year grind of the pandemic caused more people to seek care via the internet?Who is using the services most?What's causing the variance in telemedicine visits among demographic groups?Those are some of the topics that Chris, Springbuk's Senior Director of Analytic & Strategic Consulting, explains in this episode.Connect with Chris on LinkedInGet the complete 2022 Employee Health Trends reportConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Subscribe so you don't miss an episode: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcast players.   Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Rod Reasen is the CEO of Springbuk, a health data analytics solution with a vision to prevent disease with data. Before launching Springbuk, Rod founded and scaled a fee-based benefits consulting firm into one of the largest in the Midwest which was acquired by a publicly-traded firm in 2010. In 2009, he launched the nationally recognized Healthiest Employers award program that has recognized over 8,000 employers at the top healthiest workplaces in their region and who represent nearly half of the working population in America. From those learnings, Rod dreamed of a day where employers could make the best-unencumbered decisions using data. That passion drove him to co-found Springbuk, which now represents more than 4,000 employers including hundreds of household brands. His energy is contagious and the world is benefiting from his vision to disrupt healthcare.  Social Media links https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodreasen/ https://twitter.com/springbukhealth

You might know Spencer Smith hosts a popular podcast around self-funded insurance. Or you may have seen his video series on stop-loss insurance, which has become standard curriculum for many people just starting in the industry. But did you know Spencer loves heavy metal, which many people find shocking? Or that he once dabbled in stand-up comedy, where he occasionally bombed on stage, “which is just brutal to your soul.” Listen to him describe how he used that feeling of “being vulnerable on stage in front of 200 people and totally sucking” to build his confidence. In this wide-ranging conversation, Spencer encourages those who are struggling with self-confidence to “learn how to be comfortable being uncomfortable.” And he explains how one question — Are you a runner or a chaser? — can help you reframe your challenges and turn them into a personal guide to success. Finally, he describes the important lesson he learned from coaching his daughter's youth soccer team: why you don't need a shirt that says “Coach.”Connect with Spencer on LinkedInListen to “Self-Funded with Spencer” podcastWatch Spencer's Stop-Loss Insurance videos on YouTubeLearn more about the Springbuk Health Intelligence platformConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Even if you're the CEO of a software company that saves lives, a little bit of humor goes a long way as a leader. Inspired by a freak incident involving his daughter, a cancer scare, and Sour Patch Kids, Rod Reasen founded Springbuk, a company that helps other companies prevent disease with data. Through radical people-first acts like honesty (gasp!), recognition (shock!), and natural curiosity (wha-??), Indianapolis-based Springbuk has built a culture of innovation that incorporates the elements of humor in unexpected ways. There's a reason they're consistently on top workplace lists, and it's because they've proven time and again that you CAN laugh at work. Find out more about Springbuk: https://springbuk.com Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/springbuk/ Follow Rod on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodreasen/ About The Podcast: You Can't Laugh At That is a podcast launched by comedians David Horning and Steve Mers to prove that anything can be funny in a world that often takes itself too seriously. David and Steve are obsessed with the art and science of comedy and why we laugh, so this podcast was started to prove that when approached with the right intent, perspective, and delivery, you CAN laugh at that. You Can't Laugh At Work was started as part of David's mission to prove that having a sense of humor is not only nice to have, it's crucial, so he invites leaders of top workplaces to share their stories of disruption, failure, and thinking outside the box to prove that with the right culture, you CAN laugh at work. Support the podcast and our guests by visiting watercoolercomedy.org/podcast and purchasing an album, book, or your own podcasting equipment Visit patreon.com/youcantlaughpod and become a Patron for exclusive access to bonus content. Follow us on social media for updates, clips, and comedy tips: twitter.com/youcantlaughpod facebook.com/youcantlaughatthat Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavidhorning Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedavidhorning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watercoolerdavid Produced by Water Cooler Comedy - http://watercoolercomedy.org​ Music by Producedbyzip - https://producedbyzip.bandcamp.com Support this podcast

Take a big idea, surround yourself with phenomenal people, and execute on an idea. That's how Rod Reasen, CEO Springbuk, assessed the success he's witnessed in the five years since founding the health data analytics company.Rod believes benefits managers have a unique opportunity to take data from thousands of employers, use an analytics platform like Springbuk to apply rich health intelligence, and that will put them in position to move to true engagement between employers and individuals to improve health.In this episode, Rod talks about his biggest surprises in moving to a totally remote “work-from-anywhere” workforce and the challenges for an entrepreneurial CEO in transitioning from a startup to a scale-up. “One of the hardest but most rewarding” experiences is learning to pass decisions off to other leaders, then watching them learn and grow.From watching the healthcare industry for 20 years, Rod has observed an ebb and flow of vendors in the market. New vendors come in with a hyper-specialization, then over time as they become widely accepted, they branch out and become generalists. But one thing has remained constant. Listen to Rod explain what the constant is and why he's excited about the opportunity around it.Rod also explains the origin story of the name “Springbuk” and how happy he is with the choice over what it was initially called. Connect with Rod on LinkedInLearn more about the Springbuk Health Intelligence platformConnect with our co-hosts Jennifer Jones and Mike Pattengale Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

Here in the middle of the “Great Resignation,” wellness programs play a huge role in attracting and retaining top employees. Courtney Schroeder, Well-being Strategy Consultant at WellRight, says the top question used to be “What is my bonus structure?” Now there's been a shift back to “What is the culture?”Standards are higher for perks and benefits, and people expect greater flexibility than ever before. Choice has become a primary factor in wellness programs: choice in incentives, activities that employees can join, and the ways they can interact with programs, such as websites, text messages, and video calls.With 300 pre-built wellness challenges and more than 400 unique wellness activities in WellRight's stable of offerings, Schroder's role could be extraordinarily difficult. But she boils it down to understanding what is most important to the employer, asking questions such as: What point solutions do they have?What role does financial well-being play?What kinds of in-person vs. virtual options are needed?How do you use social determinants of health to select programs and benefits?Schroeder says data analytics, like those from Springbuk, help drive the direction of wellness programs, especially when considering how to use social determinants of health. She advises to start small - and gives tips on how to do that - so employers can gain some quick experience and direction.Used effectively, data analytics can inform the strategy and dictate when a change is needed by setting benchmarks and monitoring the progress toward them.Connect with Courtney on LinkedInVisit WellRightLearn more about the Springbuk Health Intelligence platformHave feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at podcast@springbuk.com.Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening!Produced by David PittmanTheme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Rod Reason, CEO and Co-Founder of Springbuk, talk about the trends and insights of Health Intelligence. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Springbuk: https://www.springbuk.com/ Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before launching Springbuk, Rod founded and scaled a fee-based benefits consulting firm into one of the largest in the Midwest which was acquired by a publicly traded firm in 2010. In 2009, he launched the nationally recognized Healthiest Employers award program that has recognized over 8,000 employers at the top healthiest workplaces in their region and who represent nearly half of the working population in America. From those learnings, Rod dreamed of a day where employers could make the best-unencumbered decisions using data. That passion drove him to co-found Springbuk, which now represents more than 4,000 employers including hundreds of household brands. His energy is contagious and the world is benefiting from his vision to disrupt healthcare.Learn More: https://www.springbuk.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rod-reasen-ceo-of-springbuk-a-health-intelligence-company

Before launching Springbuk, Rod founded and scaled a fee-based benefits consulting firm into one of the largest in the Midwest which was acquired by a publicly traded firm in 2010. In 2009, he launched the nationally recognized Healthiest Employers award program that has recognized over 8,000 employers at the top healthiest workplaces in their region and who represent nearly half of the working population in America. From those learnings, Rod dreamed of a day where employers could make the best-unencumbered decisions using data. That passion drove him to co-found Springbuk, which now represents more than 4,000 employers including hundreds of household brands. His energy is contagious and the world is benefiting from his vision to disrupt healthcare.Learn More: https://www.springbuk.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rod-reasen-ceo-of-springbuk-a-health-intelligence-company

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as they talk about the Top Indianapolis Startups. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Reasen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Springbuk, which recently raised a $20M series round. Rod has started 7 companies, sold 4 of them, and 2 are still ongoing concerns. He is a trailblazer, innovator, and visionary who sees trends at the macro level and tries to inspire others to see what he sees. In 1 year, Rod: flew a fighter plane, drove a NASCAR 172 mph, bungee jumped off Victoria Falls Bridge. He has been to Africa 5 times and has visited 27 countries in total. He has seen the poorest of 3rd World countries and has hung out with some of the richest people in the world, which has given him a breadth of perspective on what's wrong in the world and what's possible. At Springbuk, Rod drives the company toward the goal of "preventing disease with data." He believes that a company's mission - and adherence to the mission through bad times - plays a significant factor in whether it will succeed.  Rod shares his story and talks about the state of healthcare, employee benefits programs, and how technology can improve employee health outcomes while saving employers money.

In today's episode, I talk about the EXCITING world of healthcare and employee wellness with Rod Reasen Rod is the Co-Founder and CEO of Springbuk, a Health Intelligence platform with a vision to prevent disease with data. Prior to launching Springbuk, Rod founded and scaled a benefits and wellness consulting firm into one of the largest in the Midwest The origin story for the name of Springbuk is awesome, but what's more awesome is their mission and how they plan to accomplish it At first glance, this topic might seem irrelevant or boring to some of you. I thought the same. But it's something that impacts every single one of us, whether we are employees or business leaders Check it out and lean in so you can be enlightened by Rod's knowledge like I was! I will be listening to this one a few times https://www.springbuk.com/

Every year, companies evaluate the needs of their workforce to purchase their annual benefits package. This is an exceedingly complicated task, and it doesn't always result in the best deal. As a consultant who helped companies navigate the healthcare market, Rodney Reasen saw these difficulties first hand. “That process we found was fraught with lack of information, lack of data, and almost a perverse incentivization in the market,” he says. He realized that if he could devise a way for companies to better ascertain the healthcare needs of their employees, they could make better decisions that both saved money and gave workers the best possible package. His solution became Springbuk, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to analyze workforce data to give companies the deep insights they need to make informed decisions when assembling benefits packages. On this edition of UpTech Report, Rodney discusses some of the special challenges presented by the healthcare marketplace, and why he believes curation is the future.

Instead of simply telling you your employee population’s health behaviors, what if your data went a step further and gave you targeted areas to focus your attention? Steve Blumenfield and Thi Montalvo talk with Rod Reasen about the possibilities for HR to leverage predictive analytics to drive data-driven decisions you make about your employee benefits and wellbeing programs. The trio discuss where data collection has been — and where it’s going.

As the CEO of Springbuk, Rod Reasen imagines a world where every health care decision is backed and guided by data. He co-founded Springbuk in 2015 with a vision to empower self-funded employers and their benefits advisors to prevent disease with data. Through Rod’s leadership, Springbuk was developed as a benefit analytics platform that applies the latest technology and data science methodologies to provide deep analytic insights that facilitate data-informed decisions to help employers optimize their employee health benefit investments. By combining data analytics with data science, Springbuk utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help employers identify and predict employees at risk of certain diseases using a database of over 233 million unique claims. Before launching Springbuk, Rod founded a benefits and wellness consulting firm into one of the largest in the Midwest, and he launched the nationally recognized Healthiest Employers award program designed to recognize America’s top 100 healthiest workplaces.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BDL59C3CUWGXS&source=url)

A magic ball could make future health care decisions a bit easier, but math and science make your options realistic. Join MB CEO Scott McGohan, and "Side Affects" Producer, Kenzie Fell, with business partners Mike Pattengale and Jennifer Jones from Springbuk, a data analytics platform supporting employers to make better health care decisions. With Springbuk's vision, you can prevent disease with data. It's clear how data analytics educates and empowers employers with the leverage of data to justify health care increased cost. It isn't magical, but it may seem miraculous. Tune in to learn more.

Where is the first place to start when planning for 2021? According to Penny Moore, chief commercial officer of Springbuk: employee healthcare data. It’s there that brokers and employers can identify gaps in care, coverage and education. Listen in as Moore gives her take on the role of data analytics during a national health crisis that’s forced employers to pivot their companies and their employee benefits offerings. For more on the downstream effects of COVID-19, take a look at Springbuk’s latest 2020 health trend report. https://www.springbuk.com/resources/white-papers/eht-2020

Our national fight against COVID still continues in round 1. And it has been a roller coaster ride for most digital health startups here in 2020 so far. After jumping out of the gates fast, U.S. digital health companies have raised an extraordinary $5.4 billion in venture capital support across the first six months of 2020. The first half of 2020 saw more support than any previous first half from years 2011 to 2019. And there is one Indianapolis company that is capitalizing on this growth and doesn’t plan on stopping. In today’s pitch episode of the Powderkeg Podcast, you’ll hear from Roger Deetz, Vice President of Technology at Springbuk, a health analytics software solution focused on preventing disease through data. Roger had only 5 minutes on the Powderkeg stage to pitch Springbuk to a live panel of investors and industry experts from our Future of Work pitch night we hosted last year featuring some of the most innovative companies scaling in the United States. The three experts you’ll hear from in this episode include: --Mimi Nguyen | VP, Product Management at Genesys --Phil Powell | Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Kelley School of Business at Indiana University --Nicole Wallace | Managing Director at mAccounting Today’s presenter, Roger Deetz, Today’s presenter, Roger Deetz, is the VP of Technology at Indianapolis-based Springbuk, and the former Vice President of Engineering at ANGI Home Services. Roger has been a longtime member of Powderkeg and the tech community and has led multiple dev teams at Angie’s List. Throughout his career, he’s taken on several roles as a designer, developer, architect, and a leader. Tune in for more! Figuring out your next career move doesn't have to be so stressful. So why not try Powderkeg Matches? By joining Matches, you’re joining a community of thousands of top professionals in the Powderkeg community to get connected with outstanding people at the hottest tech companies between the coasts. Get matched with great employers, land your next major opportunity, and get started today! Please enjoy this pitch with Roger Deetz of Springbuk!

Host David Harlow sits down with Amy Brown VP of Product, Health Intelligence & Analytics at Springbuk, to chat about actionable predictive analytics helping employees live their best lives. By understanding patterns faster, Springbuk’s employer clients can implement strategies to remove barriers to needed care. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play HealthcareNOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Phil Daniels is the Co-Founder of Springbuk, a health analytics solution for mid to large-sized employers. Since it was founded in 2015, Springbuk has experienced rapid growth and is known for its focus on culture and talent.  Phil’s leadership story is built from his values. With a lot of humility, he focuses on serving others, from his business partnerships to his customers, to his team members, service is the thread to building a business that lasts, according to Phil.  In this episode, you’ll hear Phil’s big challenge. He had customers and a market but didn’t have a product sell. So, he pushed himself out of his comfort zone to raise capital.  You’ll want to hear his story. Listen in.  Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipdaniels/  Learn more about Springbuk: https://www.springbuk.com/  Connect with Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abutcher0201  Learn more about HRD Advisory Group: http://hrdadvisorygroup.com/ 

Having the right data results in better health outcomes. - Springbuk What if you could identify how many of your employees are at risk of suffering from a disease like stroke, cancer, diabetes, and other health conditions through a software that provides intelligent health data? Sounds great right? It's not very often that we highlight a product within the podcast but this product is just too amazing not to share! In today's episode, I get to talk with Rod Reasen, the guy who founded The Healthiest Employer Award program where Xenium has participated and won every year since its start back in 2008.  He and his team started a software company called Springbuk to address the growing concerns of employers over the rising cost of health and wellness programs. The health intelligence software utilizes employee health data to lessen the cost, prevent diseases, and figure out where to allocate funds to create a healthier workforce. Rod is going to simplify everything on how their software works and why you need to incorporate this technology in your workplace. In this episode, you will learn about: Rod's learnings from his career as a broker Helping employers with health insurance and its rising cost How the “Healthiest Employers Program” started Why wellness programs aren't making as big of an impact on health as we hoped Trends within the health data Biometric screening and holistic wellness programs What is the Springbuk app and what does it do for employers   Sign up for the What People Want from Work survey Enroll in Xenium's e-Learning Courses   Connect with Us: What did you think of this episode? Share a review on Apple Podcasts or take our survey. Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Connect with Rod Reasen: LinkedIn More about Springbuk: Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Springbuk is a health analytics software solution. The company’s health intelligence platform unifies medical claims, pharmacy, biometric and activity data. The predictive modeling engine helps employers target their engagement with pinpoint accuracy, forecast overall healthcare spending, identify at-risk employees, and measure their wellness programs. Springbuk LinkedIn   Resources Mentioned:   401(k) Barack Obama PPACA - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Population Health   Healthiest Employers Awards Program Indianapolis Business Journal MSK app Uber Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code

Product teams solve problems — problems that have never been solved. Therefore, product management teams must be extremely skilled in order to come up with great solutions to solve greater problems. Unfortunately, there is no tried and proven formula that can ensure higher performing teams. Different companies use different approaches, but knowing what has worked in the past can help business leaders build a successful team with a positive culture. On today’s episode of Igniting Startups, you’ll hear from two product-minded leaders from one of the fastest-growing companies in Indianapolis. First up is Jeremy Leventhal, Chief Product Officer of Springbuk. Springbuk is a health analytics and intelligence platform for employers and benefits consultants. Joining Jeremy is Roger Deetz, Springbuk’s VP of Engineering. Roger has been a longtime member of Powderkeg and the tech community and has led multiple dev teams at Angie’s List. Throughout his career he’s taken on several roles as a designer, developer, architect, and a leader. During today’s episode, Jeremy and Roger will discuss how they approach team organization and establishing team goals as leaders. You’ll also hear their take on knowing when to build product, how you can make better investments in product, and ultimately invest and build product teams that will continue to succeed and grow. In this episode with Jeremy Leventhal and Roger Deetz, you’ll learn: --- How product leaders approach team organization --- Guidelines for making great investments in your product --- How to build a successful team and build a great product --- Springbuk’s growth and impact in the Indianapolis tech scene If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. You can also follow us on Soundcloud or Stitcher. We have an incredible lineup of interviews we’ll be releasing every Tuesday here on the Powderkeg Podcast.

When is the right time to build a new product? And who should lead the charge: Sales or product? What features should you build and when? These are the questions we explore in this week’s episode. We’re talking to Jeremy Leventhal, Chief Product Officer for Springbuk, a health analytics software company. You’ll hear product management best practices and Jeremy’s insight when it comes to first to market versus best in market. Learn how he managed a complex roadmap for launching a new product. You’ll also hear from Innovatemap’s Lacey Lavies (Innovatemap’s product management and strategy expert) on how to handle and react to customer feedback. No matter what your level of experience, this conversation with Jeremy is a must-listen for product managers. Connect with Jeremy Learn more about Springbuk Connect with Christian Connect with Anna Learn more about Innovatemap  

Steve Caldwell is the VP of Data, Infrastructure, and Security at Springbuk where he leads a fast-growing team that has been hiring like crazy over the past year. Steve has become a widely-respected software leader who is able to grow and manage highly effective development teams. What often gets left out of that conversation, however, is the frequency with which those lessons are learned through trial and error.In our conversation, Steve opens up about the lessons he’s learned about effective hiring and management, including lessons he learned the hard way. We talked about the hidden expenses of hiring, and ways that your scale-up can hire more effectively when you’re growing quickly. Special Guest: Steve Caldwell.

Roger Deetz is the VP of Engineering at Springbuk, a fast-growing scale-up in our hometown of Indianapolis. Before that, he was the Vice President of Engineering at Angie’s Home Services where he led their software engineering modernization project. I got a lot out of this conversation with Roger and especially enjoyed the discussion of the juxtaposition of development work and management work. The transition from what helps us feel productive as a software engineer compared to an engineering team leader is a transition that a lot of people struggle with, Roger’s story illustrates ways that you can help your new engineering managers overcome the psychological barriers to leadershipSpecial Guest: Roger Deetz.

Bottom Line Faith is the program that bridges the gap between faith and business. Today's show features Rod Reason, Co-founder & CEO of Springbuk. bottomlinefaith.org/

Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. this episode is with Rod Reasen, CEO of Springbuk. Sprinbuk is an online health analytics platform to forecast costs, measure performance and improve health. The Company, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, recently raised $20 million of Series B venture funding in a deal led by HealthQuest Capital and Echo Health on January 22, 2018. Lewis & Clark Ventures and Elevate Ventures. Rod discusses the myth that raising capital is hard in the Midwest, how he ran a sales-like process, how and why he did extensive research on investors, and the detailed grading system he used to ultimately select his funding partners. BONUS: check out the cool VC Scoring worksheet that Rod used to sort and analyze potential investors: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_FRMjZZktqfgPU3nPdyZKwjeaeOcVhv2vQMoGmgV-Pk/edit?usp=sharing

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