Lester interviews Gary Becker, CEO of ScriptSourcing – a brand that helps self-funded employers dramatically reduce pharmacy spend while providing plan members with a $0 copay for name brand and specialty medications. He breaks down exactly how his company is able achieve this through alternative reimbursement methods that many may not be aware of. The two also discuss how incentives between PBMs and employers can oftentimes be misaligned and review some of his successes working in the industry.

Description: Lester interviews Josh Butler, President of Butler Benefits and Consulting to discuss how he impacts healthcare in the public sector. He also explains how him and his team lead clients to healthcare savings of six figures and more. Finally, the two health benefits professionals highlight how employees, employers, and healthcare providers alike all stand to gain from a properly redesigned healthcare plan.

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Lester interviews Deb Ault, President of Ault Internation Medical Management. Known throughout the industry as Nurse Deb, she discusses how her and her team consistently lead patients to the highest quality of care through their services. Together, Lester and Deb break down the ‘fee-for-service’ healthcare system in the US and how employers can provide their workforce with the highest quality of care for a fraction of what they spend on their current health plan.

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Lester Morales interviews Jim Blachek from Dynamic Benefit Solutions who shares how his son's suicide REFOCUSED his business. From wanting to only work with employers who value their employees to focusing on building health benefit programs that provide BETTER access and quality care at a LOWER cost. His employee-centric approach is industry changing and he shares his approach, some examples, and his plea with the "status quo industry.

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Lester Morales interviews Rachel Strauss from EHiM, a veteran in the prescription drug (Rx) space. Rachel enlightens us why the lack of transparency is killing an employer's Rx program. From not understanding how much each Rx actually costs to having NO CLUE how much you are paying your Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), the lack of transparency is negative impacting the costs associated with an employers Rx. Lastly, transparency allows you to take advantage of other sourcing opportunities, either from the Manufacturer's or Internationally, which can save employers 50% on their Rx cost while getting those medications for employees and their families for FREE.

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In this episode you will hear quick hits from the first 7 episodes outlining some the key takeaways on how to impact healthcare benefits. From exact strategies to the WHYs of the current health benefits landscape, the guest will share impact points that will leave you wanting to hear more. Links to each episode will be included in the show notes.

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Lester Morales interviews Nick Heinen, a family practice physician specializing in care for Native American organizations. Nick discusses several challenges faced by this population, as well as solutions that are unknown to the vast majority of tribal leaders. Together, they navigate all the ways these organizations can add value to their number one asset: their people.

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Lester Morales interviews Nelson Griswold, Founder of NextGen Benefits Network, to discuss the politics of healthcare and how insurance companies get away with consistently providing employers with less quality for more money. As a former public policy think tank member, Nelson goes in-depth about some of the issues surrounding politics and the American healthcare industry. The two benefits experts also touch upon actionable steps employers can take towards providing the highest quality of accessible and affordable healthcare independently.

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Lester Morales interviews Carme Lewis, Senior HR Director at Amy’s Kitchen, to discuss her journey improving the quality of care of employees and their families. Headquartered in Petaluma, California, Amy’s Kitchen is a pioneering organic and non-GMO food manufacturer that employs over 1,900 people across four locations. Carme details her experience establishing an on-site healthcare facility, what drove them towards this innovative model, and how she overcame key challenges along the way.

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Lester interviews Steve Watson, licensed advisor and Founder of the Trendbreaker Community, to discuss how to educate business executives on the merits of self-funded insurance. Steve wears three hats - benefits advisor, CFO, and HR professional. He pulls from these three experiences to engage in a well-rounded conversation about how businesses can start saving on their healthcare expenditure immediately.

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