On the latest installment of Broken Benefits, we're joined by an esteemed guest, Jason Parrott. With a wealth of experience as a Former Benefits Executive at both Boeing and AT&T, Jason provides unique perspectives and valuable insights into the complex world of healthcare management.

Tune in as Jason delves into the challenges and triumphs of overseeing billions in healthcare spending, sharing stories from his dynamic career in two of the largest corporations in the world. From navigating the intricacies of employee benefits to implementing innovative solutions, Jason offers a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that shape the well-being of thousands of individuals.

Enjoy!

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and welcoming Jason to the show

2:06 - The highlights and rewarding moments from Jason's career

4:18 - Developing strategies around medical spend for each year

6:43 - A culture of productivity and curbing spend

8:25 - How Jason got started and learned how to play 'the numbers game' effectively

13:50 - Focusing on costs instead of quality

17:31 - How employers can work with today's system to demand higher quality for employees

22:28 - Designing a brand-new health plan, so people didn't hate it

27:09 - Examining the successes from other Fortune 50 companies

32:06 - Advice for smaller employers

39:41 - The three things you need to have in your medical RFP

47:20 - The bottomline to improve the cost vs quality issue

50:15 - Closing remarks

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