Mental health and wellness is an important aspect of our health. From employees to even the most decorated and talented athletes, it is important to prioritize the care you need in order to perform your best. Dr. Desreen Dudley, Psy.D., behavioral health quality consultant, and practicing clinical psychologist, shared that 50% of millennial employees, now the largest generational group in the workforce, want and expect mental health coverage and benefits. For tips on mental wellness improvements...
Aug 02, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The passion and industry expertise from each of our consultants is an important part of what makes FBMC unique. On mic are two of our Employee Benefits Consultants: Shands Bussey and Kevin McCarthy. Listen in as Shands and Kevin discuss their work in the insurance industry and how it has shaped their perspective on what delivering quality service looks like. To listen in and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast . MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Kevin McCarthy, Employee Benefits...
Jul 19, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Clever RX is a discount prescription program that negotiates rates with pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and pharmaceutical benefit management companies to provide the lowest prices available. No sign up, no cost, no fee, all in an effort to make healthcare more affordable. Listen to Brett Cunningham, Co-Founder and Chief of Growth Officer at Clever RX , talk more about how this program works. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Brett Cunningham Chief Growth Officer, Clever RX cleverrx.com I help benefit consu...
Jul 06, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Show Employees You C.A.R.E. When it comes to maximizing employee wellbeing and minimizing turnover consider this, “No trash, no chipped paint, and all the horses go up and down.” This adage from Walt Disney is at the heart of today’s Risky Benefits episode. Listen as Texas Tech Professors Dr. Theodore Waldron and Jim Wetherbe along with FBMC Benefits Consultant Kevin McCarthy discuss how employers can empower employees by providing a dynamic and values driven work environment. This ensures a rew...
Jun 21, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Unsure of whether to mandate employee vaccinations? Chad Sorenson, President of HR Florida , is on Risky Benefits to discuss all the HR related questions and possibilities that come up when considering COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the workplace. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Chad Sorenson President hrflorida.org Chad Sorenson is the President of Adaptive HR Solutions and has over 25 years of diverse business, communications and human resource experience. He works with companies throughout the Southe...
Jun 07, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The landscape of voluntary benefits has changed recently because of COVID-19. Employers and employees are looking for products and coverage that keeps up with the quickly changing times. Nick Rockwell, President of Eastbridge Consulting Group, Inc. , is on mic with Rick to talk about the voluntary benefit trends and changes that insurance carriers are making due to COVID-19. To listen and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast . MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Nick Rockwell Presid...
May 24, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Our guest Lydia Zeller, President and CEO of Kiio , is on mic to talk about the digital therapeutic solutions offered by Kiio. This is a non-clinical solution that helps employees get immediate and appropriate musculoskeletal care. Available through your smart device, Kiio offers exercises, tips, encouragement, and educational materials on how to manage and improve your musculoskeletal wellbeing. This app meets people where they are and in whatever way works best. To listen and subscribe to more...
May 11, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Marty Traynor, retired Senior Vice President of Voluntary Benefits at Mutual of Omaha , is on mic to discuss the current and past landscape of employee benefits. With over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, Marty shares his expert insights into how engagement with benefits for both employees and employers has changed especially with the new concerns brought on by the pandemic. Listen in as Marty shares how you can maximize benefits in this new age. To listen and subscribe to more ...
Apr 26, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Brand Newland, CEO and co-founder of Goldfinch Health, and Rich Koontz, healthcare innovation manager at FBMC, are on mic to discuss the ways a coordinated approach to surgery and post-op recovery result in better patient care, less time away from work, and overall savings. Make the patient the most important person in the OR when you invest in better patient outcomes. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Brand Newland, PharmD, MBA CEO and Co-founder GoldfinchHealth.com Brand has over 15 years of experience in...
Apr 12, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Pharmacy benefits are the most widely utilized benefits in the marketplace with 21 cents of every dollar spent funding it. Today on Risky Benefits, we have guest Jeffery Jones, development representative of RxBenefits , and Richard Koontz, FBMC healthcare innovation manager, on mic to talk about how to control pharmaceutical costs through transparency and accountability. When you can finally see the data, actively measure it, and improve your outcome, then you’ll be able to ensure your company h...
Mar 29, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We believe in building partnerships and relationships that bring provable quality and innovation to your business. On mic this week is Nick Ford, employee benefits consultant of FBMC, and Andrew Binstein of Paycor . Paycor helps businesses with their HR needs by bringing technology and their HR expertise to every client. Paycor empowers businesses to focus on their goals and less on their daily administrative tasks. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Andrew Binstein Major Market Sales Executive Paycor.com An...
Mar 15, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 6
After the onset of the pandemic, one in three Americans identified themselves as a caregiver, which is up from the average 40 million people in years previous. With that in mind, Larry Nisenson, senior vice president and chief commercial growth officer of Genworth , is on mic with Rick to talk about how employers can support caregivers in the workforce with comprehensive benefits and flexible support. To listen and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast . To listen in an...
Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Chris Jamail knows about financial wellness as the partner and current chief marketing officer for Trusted Capital Group (TCG). Listen in as Chris and Rick discuss the importance of good financial investments and habits. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Chris J. Jamail Chief Marketing Officer Trusted Capital Group Chris Jamail, CFP® is the Chief Marketing Officer at TCG where he is responsible for strategic business development, managing company-wide marketing efforts, and supporting investment advisor str...
Feb 15, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Chad Sorenson, president of HR Florida , and Rick are on mic to discuss the ramifications of a COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace. Business owners can learn more about legal statutes, the rights of employees, and your rights as a business owner when it comes to whether or not to mandate vaccination for COVID-19 in the workplace. To listen in and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast ....
Feb 01, 2021•35 min
On mic are Rich Koontz, FBMC manager of healthcare innovation, and David Joza, FBMC employee benefits consultant, to talk about Self Funded Plans. It can often be a challenge for employers to find great, affordable benefits to offer employees, but with a self funded plan you can control costs directly with vendors, minimize claims risk, and attain high quality healthcare services. Self Funded plans are all about flexibility and building better ways to benefit for your business and your employees...
Jan 19, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Paul Malley, president of Aging with Dignity, is on mic with Rick to discuss the Five Wishes Advance Directive program. The Five Wishes program helps you receive the best in care for your body, mind, and soul with a legal document that guides your health should you be unable to make those decisions yourself. Listen and learn more on how Five Wishes makes advance health directives more approachable. MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Paul Malley President agingwithdignity.org Paul Malley is president of Agin...
Jan 04, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Listen to James Klein, president of the American Benefits Counsel , and our host Rick as they discuss the current political climate in America and how that affects the Affordable Care Act and other employee benefits policies. MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: James A. Klein President americanbenefitscouncil.org Jim Klein is president of the American Benefits Council. He joined the Council in 1988 as Deputy Executive Director and has served as Executive Director/President since 1992. Previously, Jim was man...
Dec 15, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Attention small businesses in North Florida: Rogers Benefit Group is now providing insurance for small businesses with Simply Blue. This is a small group HMO plan partnered with Florida Blue that provides affordable healthcare for employees and employers alike. Listen to Rick and Scotty Fjelstad, regional manager of Rogers Benefit Group, discuss eligibility and details for the plan. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Scott Fjelstad Regional Manager, Rogers Benefit Group rogersbenefit.com Scott Fjelstad is a ...
Dec 04, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Nick Bellanca and Darren Rowe from Cancer Guardian are on mic to explain genomics and how genetic testing and a dedicated support team make a big impact in early cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Listen, and learn more about how Cancer Guardian works and the current state of cancer support and treatment in a COVID-19 environment. MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Darren Rowe Chief Innovation Officer wamberggenomic.com A co-founder and former CEO of the UK’s largest independent cancer navigation ...
Dec 01, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Today’s topic is for small to mid size business owners on how you can get the most out of the relationship with your CPA. Andrew Gay, a CPA from Grimsely and Company, is our guest this week to walk you through what questions you should be asking your CPA, understanding cash flow projections, and how to tell whether your business has managed well through the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Andrew Gay, CPA, Grimsley & Company, CPA's, P.A. • www.grimsleycpa.com Andrew is responsible fo...
Nov 06, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Captives: An Innovative Group Insurance Solution If you're interested in innovative insurance solutions, this is the podcast for you! Captive insurance is a form of group, self-funded insurance that allows for sustainable risk and cost control. Listen to FBMC’s Kiera Hanselman, employee benefits consultant, Lee Martin, vice president of sales, and our host Rick discuss all the basics about captives including: why an employer would want to participate in a captive strategy, how you can leverage b...
Oct 23, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
RX Benefits That Save The Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) market is complex and often times leaves you with an oversized bill. Enter Scripta Insights Inc. , and their IT solution software that finds savings opportunities in every pharmaceutical transaction that even your doctor is unaware of. Rick and Eric Levin, chief executive officer of Scripta Insights Inc. , are on mic this week so listen and learn about ways to save. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Eric Levin, CEO • ScriptaInsights.com Eric Levin...
Oct 14, 2020•36 min
Did you know that life insurance is a key part of your financial plan? Listen in as our host Rick and Ryan Caldwell, Vice President of National Accounts at Allstate, discuss Life Insurance and how to find which life insurance plan fits your current stage of life. Learn about the different types of life insurance with key industry terms defined to help you shop smart. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ryan is Vice President, National Accounts for the Florida Market with Allstate Benefits . Ryan’s primary foc...
Sep 29, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Since the onset of COVID-19, life has changed dramatically in America. This is especially true for frontline workers in the healthcare industry who have to worry for themselves, their families, and patients. Healthcare workers Liz, a nursing director, and Eunice, an employee health nurse, of Jackson Health System (JHS) are on mic to talk about what working and caring for patients has been like throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how JHS has altered practices to meet these new needs. To listen a...
Sep 23, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Laura Putnam, CEO and founder of Motion Infusion , is on mic to remind us about wellness. The mismatch in talking about work life balance and actually having one is especially large in the U.S. Companies often overlook operational norms that make it harder for employees to partake in healthy choices. Meanwhile, individuals must take personal responsibility to be healthy with little time and space to do so. It's time to rewrite the script from "take personal responsibility" to "let's take collect...
Sep 08, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
From a basement office to a 5,000 square foot headquarters, Adam Russo knows how to affect change. Co-Founder and CEO of The Phia Group LLC. , Adam’s company helps design self funded plans. As our guest on Risky Benefits, Adam will talk about consumer trends and their affects on the insurance and healthcare industry. Learn not only what is happening in the industry, but also how you can meaningfully change the way people access care, what to think about when creating an insurance plan design, an...
Aug 25, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Season 1 : Episode 16 Innovative and insightful, Felina Martin, executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE) , is our guest on Risky Benefits this week. Press play and listen to Rick and Felina talk about the collaborative opportunities INIE manages for nonprofits like endorsed employee benefit services, nonprofit mixers for board recruitment, and so much more. To listen and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast . To listen in and s...
Aug 10, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The ins and outs of medical transport have changed and Tony Lodovico, Senior Vice President, , B2B Sales, of MASA Medical Transportation Solutions , is on to explain how emergency medical transport can be affordable while also providing great coverage. To listen in and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast .
Jul 27, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Andrea Messina from the Florida School Board Association will be our guest this episode to talk about what a safe school reentry might look like this fall. To listen in and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast .
Jul 15, 2020•39 min•Ep. 14
Recently featured on Forbes for his reputation as a healthcare industry disrupter, Lester Morales is on Risky Benefits to talk more about his journey to becoming the CEO and founder of Next Impact LLC ., and some tips to start saving on healthcare costs for your business. To listen in and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast .
Jul 09, 2020•49 min•Ep. 13
