Listen to Our Podcast: Healthcare on the Rocks

Ep. 46: Why GI Conditions Are Driving Employer Healthcare Costs

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.

Ep. 45 GLP-1s, CGMs, & The Future of Diabetes Care in Employee Health

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.

Ep. 44 The Future of Employee Benefits: Data, Digital Health & Cost Savings

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.

Ep. 43 Revolutionizing Infusion Care: A Leap Health Perspective

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.

Ep. 42 Answering: What is Health Intelligence?

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.

Ep. 41 Answering: What is Health Analytics?

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.

Ep. 40 How OneImaging Is Innovating Radiology Access & Savings

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.

Ep. 39 Breaking the Silence: Why Menopause Matters in the Workplace

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.

Ep. 38 How Clinical Trials Are Transforming Cancer 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.

Ep. 36 Saving Lives and Dollars: The Case for Transplants Over Dialysis

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.

Ep. 35: How Specialty Care Management Is Transforming Renal Risk

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.

Ep. 34 Gut Check: Tackling the GI Health Crisis in the Workplace

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.

Ep. 33: How NewHealth Is Transforming the Patient Experience

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.

Ep. 32 Creating Recovery-Ready Workplaces with Navigator Healthcare

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.

Ep. 31: How Jellyvision Is Revolutionizing Employee Benefits

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.

Ep. 30: How Employers Can Lead the Weight Management Charge

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.

Ep. 29: How Digital Tools Are Changing MSK Health Care

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.

Ep. 28 At-Home Biometric Screenings Shaping Workplace Wellness

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.

Ep. 26 PHM’s Impact on Cancer Treatment and Employer Strategy

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.

Ep. 24 HealthJoy: From Personal Challenge to Industry Innovation

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.

Ep. 23 Balancing the Scale: Obesity, Rx Costs, & Healthcare

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.

Ep. 22: Navigating the Rising Costs of Healthcare

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.

Ep. 21 Beam Benefits: Building a Digital Future for Employee Health

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

Ep. 20: Paytient’s Solution for Affordable Healthcare Access

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.

Ep. 19 Talent and Career Management Needs for Both Employees and Employers

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.

Ep. 18: Sophisticated Solutions for Complex Cancer Care

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.

Ep. 17: The Growing Role of Specialty Drugs in Employer Benefits Programs

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.

Ep. 16: Catching Up with Trends in COVID and Telemed

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

Ep. 15: Breaking Barriers and Simplifying the Healthcare Experience

Ep. 14: What’s Driving Employee Benefits Costs and How to Contain Them

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.

Ep. 13: The Consolidated Appropriations Act Explained

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.

Ep. 12: What You Can Learn from the Healthiest Employers in America

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.

Ep. 11: What’s Driving Specialty Drug Costs — And What to Do

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.

Ep. 10: Why Rising Healthcare Costs Mean Bigger Corporate Profits

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.

Episode 9: How COVID Has Affected Employee Healthcare and Costs

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

Episode 8: What’s the Deal with Telemedicine Through the Pandemic?

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.

Episode 7: Being Persuasive Without Being Abrasive

You might know Spencer Smith hosts a popular podcast around self-funded insurance.

Episode 6: The Opportunity of Connectedness

Take a big idea, surround yourself with phenomenal people, and execute on an idea.

Episode 5: How Social Determinants Drive Wellness Programs

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

Episode 4: Holistic Wellness Programs for Happy and Fulfilled Workers

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.

Episode 3: Company Value Propositions to Attract and Retain Talent

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.

Episode 1: Pollyanna, Unicorn, Eternal Optimist, Visionary Leader

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.

Episode 2: How Insurance Captives Allow Employers to Swim in a Cleaner Pool

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.

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