Side Affects host Kenzie McEvily, and guest host Dave Homan, VP of Strategy & Innovation, continue discussing The New Member Journey. They dig deeper into what your Millennial and Generation Z employees define as a ‘rich benefit.” It isn’t medical insurance, and it isn’t necessarily retirement earnings. Dave shares the essential guidelines to build your employee benefit package framework. 
Starting with your interview process…HR, you need to ask more questions! Listen and learn how to proceed and look forward to New Member Journey #3, when Dave shares the solutions!

Side Affects Episode 108 | What Employees Want for Benefit Options - Member Journey Part II

Side Affects Producer Kenzie McEvily, joined by her guest hosts, spotlights invited industry experts to discuss their best practices that disrupt the norm of health care, leadership, and business. Side Affects: A podcast that prompts you, as an employer, to think differently about the needs of your people and your company. We encourage you to take action by taking a deep look into benefit strategies that will transform your workforce engagement, i.e., diversity, compliance, mental health, and modern reporting. Kenzie and her guests bring these subjects and more to light to better health and productivity. Tune in and learn more!

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Discover the ins and outs of self-funded insurance plans in this episode of Side Affects, where co-host, Dave Homan and Producer, Kenzie McEvily are joined by seasoned McGohan Brabender Consultant, Tim Rieger. With over 22 years of experience in risk management and customer service, Tim breaks down the funding arrangement, ideal employer profiles, and the pros and cons of self-funded insurance. From highlighting the importance of intentionality and diligence in decision-making to offering practical strategies for success, this episode equips listeners with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of self-funded insurance with confidence and expertise. Tune in now!

Side Affects Episode 134 | Empowering Employers: Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans

In today's episode of Side Affects, hosts Kenzie McEvily and Dave Homan tackle one of the most sought-after topics in pharmacy: pricing. Joined by MB's Director of Pharmacy Solutions, Dr. Jeff, they explore the fundamentals of drug pricing and the transformative impact of transparency on the industry, albeit with added complexity. You’ll learn the origins of generic drugs and unravel the components comprising the cost of specialty drugs, touching on patents, research, drug ingredients and beyond.

Side Affects Episode 133 | From Patents to Prices: A Deep Dive into Drug Pricing

Dr. Jeff Eichholz, MB's Director of Pharmacy Solutions, reunites with producer Kenzie McEvily and co-host Dave Homan for the third chapter of our enlightening 4-part Pharmacy podcast series. In this episode, our focus turns to Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs. Dr. Jeff navigates the intricacies of selecting a PBM or vendor and provides invaluable insights into the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. From uncovering crucial details to highlighting potential pitfalls in contract review, Dr. Jeff sheds light on the nuances of managing pharmacy benefits. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape where science, technology, pharmacy, and medications converge to form one of the most utilized healthcare benefits.

Side Affects Episode 132 | PBMs and RFPs: The Devil is in the Details

In this episode of Side Affects, our mission is to set the groundwork of pharmacy basics for listeners. Our guest, MB’s Director of Pharmacy Solutions, Dr. Jeff Eichholz does just that with his diverse expertise. Together with producer, Kenzie McEvily and co-host, Dave Homan, Dr. Jeff delves into critical topics such as PBM management, drug adherence, the evolving role of pharmacists and essential clinical programs for organizations. Whether you're an HR professional or a C-suite executive, this episode provides invaluable insights to kickstart the new year on the right foot. Tune in now!

Side Affects Episode 131 | Pharmacy Essentials Unveiled: Insights from Dr. Jeff Eichholz

In this episode of Side Affects, Producer, Kenzie McEvily and Chief Marketing Officer, Dave Homan sit down with Dr. Jeff Eichholz, MB's Director of Pharmacy Solutions. With over two decades of pharmacy experience spanning retail, PBM, and consulting, Dr. Jeff provides invaluable insights into the complexities of our topic.

Tune in as we delve into the latest buzz surrounding the diabetes and weight loss medication, Ozempic. We take a look at other notable pharmacy headlines making waves in the news and get to know Dr. Jeff as he shares his background and expertise.

Join us for the first installment of our four-part Pharmacy series. Listen now!

Side Affects Episode 108 | What Employees Want for Benefit Options - Member Journey Part II

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