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The Business of Benefits Podcast

The Business of Benefits Podcast

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概要

 For decades, employers have been fed a lie: “There’s nothing you can do to control healthcare costs.” This couldn’t be further from the truth. The system is doing exactly what it was designed to do—profit off of HR, CFOs, and CEOs who believe that lie year after year.With 180 million Americans relying on employer-sponsored healthcare, it’s time to challenge the status quo. The Business of Benefits is your No BS, No Sales guide to the real solutions. No gimmicks—just the truth about how to take control, transform your benefits, and care for your most valuable asset: your people.Each episode dives deep into the data, exposing industry misalignments and inefficiencies that inflate costs while offering actionable strategies for designing financially sustainable, high-value benefits.Through eye-opening interviews with industry insiders, expert analysis, and real-world success stories, hosts Donovan and Chelsea pull back the curtain on the hidden flaws in the healthcare system. The result? An empowering roadmap for employers ready to break free from outdated models and unlock smarter, more sustainable benefits.If you’re tired of the same old sales pitch and ready to rethink benefits, reduce costs, and improve care—this podcast is for you. The truth is out there—are you ready to hear it?Copyright Hi Hello Labs Network マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 個人的成功 経済学 自己啓発
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  • 75. Mark Cuban: Your Broker is Lying To You

    75. Mark Cuban: Your Broker is Lying To You
    2026/04/09
    In this explosive episode of The Business of Benefits, host Chelsea Ryckis and Fiduciary Benefits Consultant Talia Hansen sit down with entrepreneur and billionaire Mark Cuban to discuss the massive disruption happening in the healthcare industry. Mark shares the origin story behind Cost Plus Drugs and Cost Plus Wellness, and why employers hold the ultimate power to fix the broken healthcare system.


    We cover how employers can stop overpaying for healthcare, the critical importance of aligned incentives, and why direct-to-employer programs are the future. Mark breaks down the hidden games played by traditional PBMs and carriers, and how taking an "outside-in" approach is the only way to truly advocate for patients. We also explore the value of having an internal "Healthcare CEO" to manage claims, and Mark shares his visionary idea for replacing health insurance premiums with a revolutionary healthcare banking model.


    What you’ll learn:
    • The "aha moment" that led Mark Cuban to start Cost Plus Drugs and expose the massive markups in the pharmaceutical industry.
    • Why the traditional RFP process is designed to protect incumbents and keep employers in the dark.
    • How to identify and eliminate misaligned incentives in your health plan to save money and improve care.
    • The power of direct contracting and why employers need an internal "Healthcare CEO" to audit claims and manage vendor relationships.
    • Mark Cuban’s vision for the future: eliminating traditional health insurance companies in favor of a healthcare banking and loan model.

    Finished with the content? Claim your CE credit here:
    https://ideas.ethosbenefits.com/continuing-education


    SHRM:
    Ethos Benefits is recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.


    HRCI:
    Ethos Benefits is approved to offer HRCI® recertification credits for this program. This program has been approved for 0.5 - 1 HR (General) recertification credit(s) toward aPHR®, PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR® certification.
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    50 分
  • 74. Benefits Consultant Reacts to Shady Contract Clauses w/ Chelsea Ryckis

    74. Benefits Consultant Reacts to Shady Contract Clauses w/ Chelsea Ryckis
    2026/03/26
    Your health plan contracts are full of hidden traps and most employers never read them until it's too late.


    In this solo episode of The Business of Benefits, Chelsea Ryckis of Ethos Benefits pulls back the curtain on the most alarming contract clauses she's encountered in the last six to eight months. From undisclosed broker bonuses and spread pricing to termination traps and one-sided indemnification clauses, Chelsea breaks down exactly what to look for and what it actually means for your company.


    This episode is essential listening for any business owner, HR professional, or benefits committee member who wants to fulfill their fiduciary duty and protect their plan participants.


    What You'll Learn:
    - The six forensic lenses Ethos Benefits uses to review every vendor contract
    - How to identify hidden conflicts of interest and undisclosed compensation
    - Why your scope of services must be written down and what happens when it isn't
    - How to use KPIs and performance guarantees to hold vendors accountable
    - Why implementation guarantees matter more than service guarantees
    - How vendors use HIPAA as an excuse to block your access to your own data
    - The termination clause that forced a plan sponsor to pay a broker they'd already fired
    - Why the future of healthcare reform lives in contract language

    Connect with Chelsea Ryckis:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-ryckis-8508a192/

    Ethos Benefits: https://ethosbenefits.com/

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    Finished with the content? Claim your CE credit here: https://ideas.ethosbenefits.com/continuing-education

    SHRM:
    Ethos Benefits is recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

    HRCI:
    Ethos Benefits is approved to offer HRCI® recertification credits for this program. This program has been approved for 0.5 - 1 HR (General) recertification credit(s) toward aPHR®, PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR® certification.
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    33 分
  • 73. From Peo to Independent Excellence: The GQR Wynden Stark Healthcare Story

    73. From Peo to Independent Excellence: The GQR Wynden Stark Healthcare Story
    2026/03/13
    In this special episode of The Business of Benefits, we pull back the curtain on a real-life, multi-year healthcare strategy transformation. Join our hosts as they sit down with Connie Alvarez, Director of HR at Wynden Stark, to dissect the five-year journey of their self-funded health plan. This is a masterclass for any employer feeling trapped by rising premiums and lack of control.

    We explore the highs, the lows, and the unexpected curveballs—from navigating mergers and acquisitions to tackling the complexities of a fluctuating workforce in the healthcare staffing industry. Discover how Wynden Stark, with the guidance of Ethos Benefits, moved from a fully insured model to a custom, unbundled, self-funded plan, achieving over $3.7 million in savings in just two years. This case study reveals the power of a fiduciary approach, the critical role of data in negotiations, and how to build a plan that delivers both financial results and a superior member experience. If you want to learn how to take back control of your healthcare spend and become a true steward of your company’s benefits, this episode is a must-listen.

    What You’ll Learn
    • The 5-year roadmap from a fully insured plan to a high-performing, self-funded model.
    • How to navigate a 42% renewal increase and turn it into a -1.3% decrease.
    • The power of carving out your Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) and the massive savings potential in Rx.
    • Strategies for implementing an unbundled plan with an independent TPA and fiduciary PBM.
    • How to use data and analytics to negotiate with carriers and stop-loss providers.
    • The importance of member communication and advocacy in a self-funded environment.
    • Innovative solutions like international pharmacy sourcing and spousal HRAs that drive down costs.
    • How to maintain an excellent member experience even with major plan design changes.


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    Finished with the content? Claim your CE credit here: https://ideas.ethosbenefits.com/continuing-education

    SHRM:
    Ethos Benefits is recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

    HRCI:
    Ethos Benefits is approved to offer HRCI® recertification credits for this program. This program has been approved for 0.5 - 1 HR (General) recertification credit(s) toward aPHR®, PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR® certification.
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    49 分
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