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  • The Evolution of the Chief People Leaders

    The Evolution of the Chief People Leaders
    2025/05/12
    In today's rapidly changing landscape, organizations are facing unprecedented volatility, much of which revolves around people-related issues. From escalating healthcare costs to the need for workforce transformation to fostering inclusion and belonging, these challenges are elevating the role of chief people leaders to a pivotal position within the C-suite.

    To delve into the complexities and opportunities of this evolving role, we are excited to welcome Aon Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Stevens to The Stretch. Join us as we explore the dynamic responsibilities and strategic importance of chief people leaders in navigating these critical issues.
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    30 分
  • Claims Payment Integrity and an Employer’s Role

    Claims Payment Integrity and an Employer’s Role
    2025/04/28
    Healthcare is the No. 2 people-related expense, just behind salaries. Despite this large spend, it’s the least transparent expense employers manage, compared to the other heavily managed purchases corporations make. As fiduciary scrutiny grows, employers are rightly concerned with the unpredictable, obscure nature of healthcare expenses. But new organizations are springing up to help employers creating clarity and push back. Joining the podcast to discuss how employers can gain my clarity and confidence is Chris Chan, Chief Value Officer at finHealth.
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    20 分
  • The Era of Consumer-Native Care Delivery Is Here

    The Era of Consumer-Native Care Delivery Is Here
    2025/04/14
    Individuals are increasingly working outside the traditional insurance avenues to seek care. Today’s consumers want their care to be marked with options, convenience and transparency. To deliver on those expectations, the digital health market is transforming & evolving rapidly. Here to help us make sense of these major changes is Adriana Krasniansky, principal and head of research at Rock Health.
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    26 分
  • Thinking Differently About Substance Use

    Thinking Differently About Substance Use
    2025/03/31
    The impact of substance use can be costly, damaging and devastating. But the vast majority of people struggling with substance use don't receive the care they need. In this episode, we discuss why substance use management is an issue employers can't afford to overlook — and why it needs a more thoughtful, personalized approach. Joining our discussion is Maroof Ahmed, COO and co-founder of Pelago, a virtual clinic for substance use management.
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    24 分
  • The Pursuit of High Quality, Affordable Care

    The Pursuit of High Quality, Affordable Care
    2025/03/17
    Employers’ cost of healthcare grew 8% from 2023 to 2024, according to Aon data. Expenses are slated to rise as much as 9.2% in 2025. These increases are not new, nor are they unexpected: employers have been dealing with rising healthcare costs for decades. But as affordability continues to worsen for employers and employees alike, bold, innovative solutions have emerged. Joining The Stretch to discuss a local approach to healthcare that reduces cost while enriching benefits is Centivo CEO Ashok Subramanian.
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    32 分
  • A Vision for the Health Plan of The Future

    A Vision for the Health Plan of The Future
    2025/03/03
    Employers expect their healthcare cost to increase by an average of 9.2% in 2025, on the heels of 8.5% increase seen in 2024. Yet with the increasing cost, employers and employees alike are seeing less and less value. As costs increase and outcomes decrease, satisfaction and trust wane. It’s time for a new approach — but what does that approach look like? Joining us to help answer that very question is Kyle Rolfing, partner at Lemhi.
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    26 分
  • Creating New Pathways To Specialty Care

    Creating New Pathways To Specialty Care
    2024/12/16
    Employers want the best for their employees and their families, and that extends to health outcomes for major life-altering surgeries, cancer care and other specialty infusions. Many employers are familiar with and use traditional “centers of excellence” models, but often that means sending employees to the most renowned facilities available, usually hundreds of miles or more away. This path to specialty care is well traveled — quite literally. But organizations like Lantern are charting a new map to specialty care, using a local network of high-performing providers across the country to unite patients with the treatment they need, closer to home. Here to explain the growing specialty care category and how to make accessing quality specialty care easier is John Zutter, CEO of Lantern.
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    30 分
  • The Art of Engagement: HR Strategies for Boosting Benefit Usage

    The Art of Engagement: HR Strategies for Boosting Benefit Usage
    2024/12/02
    HR professionals are always looking for new ways to get employees engaged with their benefits. It’s a notoriously difficult task, but it’s an important one. To encourage both benefit use and behavior change, HR needs to think less like benefits administrators and more like salespeople. Joining us to share practical tips on engaging employees as consumers is Gary Loveman, founder and CEO of Well.
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    24 分