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Discover the key drivers behind rising employer healthcare costs in 2025 with Chris Gagen from Springbuk. Learn how specialty drugs, surgical procedures, and GI conditions are impacting benefits budgets, and explore strategic solutions for cost management without sacrificing employee coverage.

Discover how diabetes care costs have surged 38% in just three years on this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks. Dr. Janet Young reveals how GLP-1 medications and continuous glucose monitors are transforming treatment while creating financial challenges for employers.

In this episode, hosts Brittany Hardaway and Rachel Baumgartner sit down with Nicole Belles, Senior Vice President at Springbuk, to explore the key findings from the 2025 Employee Health Trends (EHT) Report. 

Discover how Leap Health is revolutionizing infusion care in this episode of the Springbuk podcast. Explore innovations that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Discover how health intelligence transforms traditional analytics into actionable workplace health strategies. Learn to shift from reactive to proactive employee health management using data-driven insights.

Learn how health analytics transforms employee benefits data into actionable insights. Discover practical strategies for employers and benefits advisors to optimize healthcare costs, improve outcomes, and make data-driven decisions.

Discover how OneImaging revolutionizes healthcare costs through optimized radiology services. Listen as co-founders share their journey, revealing how employers save up to 82% on imaging costs while improving employee experience. Learn about their nationwide network of 4,000+ centers and vision for AI-driven healthcare transformation.

Explore the impact of menopause on women's careers with Dr. Nora Lansen. Learn about workplace challenges, shocking statistics, and how employers can support menopausal employees. Discover Elektra Health's innovative approach to menopause care.

Discover how clinical trials can revolutionize cancer care and reduce employer healthcare costs. Learn from PHM experts about overcoming access barriers and finding innovative solutions for the most complex cases.

Explore the future of telehealth with Lauren Gums, EVP at Transcarent, in this Healthcare on the Rocks episode. Learn about AI in healthcare, virtual care trends, and key considerations for employers. Discover how telehealth is revolutionizing healthcare delivery and patient expectations.

Discover how kidney transplants outperform dialysis in safety and cost-effectiveness. Dr. Michael Rees discusses barriers to transplantation, the dire risks of kidney failure, and innovative solutions to increase transplant rates in this insightful Healthcare on the Rocks episode.

Discover how Specialty Care Management revolutionizes kidney disease care with Will Rumsey. Learn about cost-saving strategies, risk mitigation, and innovative approaches to chronic kidney disease and dialysis management in this insightful healthcare podcast episode.

Explore the impact of GI diseases on workforce health and productivity with Cylinder CEO Bill Snyder. Learn how innovative, personalized care solutions are revolutionizing employee benefits and tackling the $136 billion annual cost of digestive health issues.

Discover how NewHealth is revolutionizing patient experience in health insurance. CEO Tom Falvey discusses the platform's innovative approach to real-time feedback and its impact on employee benefits decisions.

Discover how Navigator Healthcare revolutionizes substance use disorder support for employers. Learn about their 24/7 clinician-staffed resource center, immediate crisis intervention, and long-term recovery guidance. Explore the ROI and workforce benefits of employer-supported addiction services.

Discover how Jellyvision's ALEX leverages behavioral science, humor and AI to simplify healthcare benefits. Chrissy Krampert, Chief Strategy Officer atJellyvision, shares their innovative solutions for engaging employees, building trust and saving employers costs.

Discover how employers can lead the weight management charge in our latest podcast episode. Learn effective strategies from experts to transition from medication to motivation for a healthier workforce.

Discover groundbreaking insights into musculoskeletal health with Aaryn Pure, Chief Commercial Officer at Hinge Health, on "Healthcare on the Rocks." Explore the economic impact of MSK conditions, innovative preventive care strategies, and Hinge Health's Enso device, offering non-invasive pain relief.

Explore the future of biometric screenings with Naomi Levinthal from Reperio Health on 'Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist'. Discover how their at-home kits are revolutionizing wellness programs by providing quick, actionable health insights right from the comfort of your home.

In this episode of episode of 'Healthcare on the Rocks' Scott Vold, Renalogic's Chief Commercial Officer, dives into the hidden complexities of CKD, its impact on employer health plans, and the evolving dialysis market. Gain key insights on tackling underdiagnosis, reducing dialysis costs, and optimizing healthcare management strategies for better employee well-being and financial savings

Join hosts Jennifer and David as they delve into actionable guidance provided by PHM experts Natalya Gertsik and Tommy Axford. Discover the importance of precision and personalized medicine in cancer treatment, alongside real-life success stories and solutions like PHM's Clear Cancer Care Management.

Catch Episode 25 of our podcast featuring Summus, your ultimate resource for unparalleled medical expertise. From health questions to complex diagnoses, discover how Summus delivers premium healthcare solutions

Discover how Justin Holland, CEO of HealthJoy, transforms personal healthcare challenges into innovative solutions on our latest podcast episode. Learn about HealthJoy's mission to simplify healthcare for both employees and employers, with insights on navigating healthcare costs, the role of telemedicine, and more.

Explore the impact of rising prescription costs and the obesity epidemic on employer healthcare spending in our enlightening podcast episode with Springbuk's experts, Janet Young, MD, and Jennifer Jones. Unpack the complexities of drug pricing, discover actionable strategies for managing healthcare costs, and delve into the obesity epidemic's effect on the workforce.

Explore effective strategies for managing high-cost healthcare claims with Janet Young, M.D., in our latest podcast episode. Delve into the 2024 Employee Health Trends report insights, breaking down high-cost claimants, understanding their impact on spending, and innovative management approaches.

In this engaging and informative podcast, Mike and Jennifer chat with Alex Frommeyer, the co-founder and CEO of Beam Benefits.

Brian Whorley is revolutionizing how people pay for healthcare with Paytient, in this episode learn more about credit lines, fair access, and financial stress relief in healthcare.

Robyn Clark, the founder of WinningWise, an HR and talent management company, says most employers view career development as a low priority because they think it's only for the person – the employee – and not for the organization.

A 2023 Business Group on Health survey showed that for the first time in history, cancer overtook musculoskeletal disease as the top cost driver for employers.

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 in specialty drug spend and get some tips on what employers can do to keep their costs under control.

This episode’s featured guests are three of the analysts and authors of Springbuk's 2023 Employee Health Trends Report.

In this episode, Dr. Ron Leopold sits down with Healthcare on the Rocks podcast hosts to chat through major cost drivers for employers, and how those employers should be using data to contain their costs.

Shannon Kukulka, an employee benefits attorney at Waller and former in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 company, joins Nicole Belles and Jennifer Jones to share her legal knowledge and practical advice on how employers can navigate the murky waters of the CAA.

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.

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.

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 how COVID has impacted employee healthcare and costs and see how your company can keep COVID risk under control.

Chris Gagen, Springbuk’s Senior Director of Analytic & Strategic Consulting, explains the trends he uncovered in aggregate Springbuk platform data of more than 4000 employers.

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Here in the middle of the “Great Resignation,” wellness programs play a huge role in attracting and retaining top employees.

In today’s dynamic labor market, it often takes more than a competitive salary and a solid medical plan to attract and retain the best employees.

In today’s tight labor market, employers are struggling to identify the unique value proposition that they can offer to prospective employees as well as to retain current staff.

Our first guest is Scott McGohan, CEO of McGohan Brabender, one of the largest independent health insurance brokers in the Midwest with offices in Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.

This episode, we talk with Jason Nordby, who is a partner at M3 Insurance, specializing in employee benefits and coordinating ongoing service for clients to ensure that their coverage meets their needs.