Benefits Like a Boss Podcast

Ever been curious about Nonstop Health, the presenters of the Benefits Like a Boss show? Now is your time, with a Benefits Like a Boss first, to hear from three powerhouse CEO's, Debbian Fletcher-Blake with VIP Community Services NY, Dr. Felix Valbuena with Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) MI and Marc Hackett with Jane Pauley Community Health Center IN as they join us for dynamic conversation sharing how they are addressing health equity for staff within employer sponsored health benefits. Don't take it from us, listen to them talk through their decision making process and hear how the program has impacted their recruitment and retention efforts and overall organizational growth, setting them apart as employers of choice. These leaders are living their mission to the fullest by knocking down barriers to care for their staff with Nonstop Health.

Want to learn more? Reach out to us at nonstophealth.com

VIP Community Services: https://www.vipservices.org/
CHASS: https://www.chasscenter.org/
Jane Pauley CHC: https://janepauleychc.org/

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We did it! We made it through another year together. Thank you everyone who joined us and supported us over the past few years. We hope you listen in to this 2022 year in review to catch some of the highlights of these phenomenal people and leaders who have shared their voice with the world. See you again in 2023 for more exciting episodes with new bold, kind and brave leaders!

Cheers from all of us at Benefits Like a Boss!


Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.: nonstophealth.com

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Benefits Like a Boss and Nonstop are proud to help amplify the story of the Look-Alike community. We are joining our voices with theirs as they pursue locking in federal funding to ensure they can continue to do what they've always done,  provide healthcare to our nations most vulnerable regardless of their ability to pay. Listen in to this show to learn from two leaders that are on the frontlines fighting for what's right, Andrea DeMeo CEO of Trillium Health in Rochester, NY and Edward Lujano CEO of Castle Family Health Center in Atwater, CA.

What is a Federally Qualified Look-Alike?

"There are just over 100 federally qualified community health center Look-Alikes in the United States, providing care to over 900,000 lives. These clinics staff over 6,700 full-time employees, inclusive of over 2,600 medical, 220 dental, 280 mental health clinicians.

Community health center Look-Alikes do not turn patients away for lack of insurance or inability to pay. 

They are a source of care and compassion, an essential service, a place of employment, and a significant economic driver in many communities - especially rural America. Because they do not receive grant dollars from HRSA, many are in a state of constant financial stress."
~ As stated on the Look-Alike Advocacy website.

Look-Alike Advocacy: https://www.lookalikeadvocacy.com/
Castle: https://www.cfhc.care/
Trillium Health: https://www.trilliumhealth.org/


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There are two things you need to add to your bucket list to experience what an inclusive and caring culture feels like: a visit to France and working at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Alicia Cardenas, Senior HR Director and Alexis Covarrubias, Talent & Culture Development Manager make the perfect pairing of strength, grit and thoughtfulness as they navigate their way through the challenges of constantly striving to make the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank the best place possible for employees. Listen in to hear about their approach to employee health benefits, talent acquisition and building a culture from within that leave employees more likely to lead healthy, happy work lives.

Learn more about Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/

Samantha Gamblin at Missouri Highlands Health Care talks about why meaningful partnerships matter and how no one organization can innovate all on their own. Looking for a new approach to old policies? Listen in to hear the human focussed twist Missouri Highlands put on their hard benefits that end up leaving employees feeling valued, cared for and a little bit warm and fuzzy.

Learn more about Missouri Highlands: https://www.mohigh.org/

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If you consider yourself a leader, then you're in the business of people according to CEO Michael Schaub and CFO Lacey Lively of Northeastern Rural Health Clinics in Susanville California. In this podcast episode, Michael and Lacey share their own style of management that is anchored in being where the action is, making sure the fridge is always stocked with refreshments and constantly making sure staff know they're accessible. Listen in to hear creative ways to keep employees feeling valued, heard and laughing through the day to day.

Learn more about Northeastern Rural Health Clinics: https://northeasternhealth.org/

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As we leave 2021 in the dust, join co-hosts Natasha Orozco, Derreck Smith  and Lesley Brown Albright as we come together to spotlight some of the amazing leaders we've worked with throughout the year. They are the key decision-makers, who passionately show up each day with a focus on creating cultures of equity and resilience within their organizations, and in society as a whole.

We are certain that you will find these candid conversations innovative, entertaining, practical, and inspiring as you seek new ideas to thrive in 2022.

Visit “Benefits Like a Boss” to access all of our episodes or click here to learn more about the value and advantages Nonstop’s first-dollar health benefits solution can deliver to your organization.

Happy Holidays,

The Nonstop Team

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Leaders are challenged daily with a variety of talent management priorities. It can be reassuring to know that there are dedicated organizations available to assist nonprofits in times like these. Meet Chris Stoner-Mertz, the CEO of California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS), and listen as she shares her insights on what drives her as a leader, and the initiatives that CACFS is working on to improve the lives of at-risk populations.

Learn more about California Alliance of Child and Family Services: https://www.cacfs.org/

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You have a passion for a community, you have identified a need, where do you begin? Well, this story starts with words of wisdom from someone who has been there and done that. Hear how Doug Smith, CEO at Greene County Health Care Inc. spent a majority of his career dedicated to leading a rural agricultural based community health center in North Carolina, grow from a single provider to over 50, and expand care in this often overlooked community further than they could have ever imagined. This is the story of innovation, inspiration and heart that we all need. 

To learn more about Greene County Health Care Inc., visit:  https://gchcinc.org/

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