How Employers Can Navigate the Complex World of Health Plans
Episode description
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, sits down with Ben Conner, CEO of Conner Insurance, to discuss health plans and the innovative approaches in Indiana. Ben shares insights into his company's role in spearheading health plan innovation, including their recent involvement in producing a documentary that explores the complexities of the healthcare system.
Ben discusses the importance of educating business leaders, who are key funders of healthcare, about the intricacies of the system and how they can make informed decisions to benefit their employees. He also highlights Conner Insurance's strategic initiatives, such as their sponsorship of Indiana's first statewide Health Plan Innovation Conference in collaboration with Health Rosetta, a prominent name in the health plan innovation space.
Christopher and Ben discuss the need for employers to take an active role in managing their healthcare supply chains, the challenges and rewards of working with smaller companies, the importance of a supportive regulatory environment, and his advocacy for more competitive practices in the health insurance renewal process.
Ben's story is a testament to how thoughtful, strategic innovation can create meaningful change in the healthcare industry, benefitting both employers and their employees.
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