People have complex medical situations in life and the wrong decision can lead to disaster. With MediOrbis, a physician-founded digital health company, it’s reassuring to know that providers are readily available to help get patients with complex conditions through difficult times with expert, innovative telehealth services. Listen as Risky Benefits podcast guest, Dr. Jonathan Wiesen, CMO and MediOrbis founder, discusses how MediOrbis fills the need for comprehensive care through integrated spec...
Sep 25, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 9
When demands exceed capacity, it can be difficult to navigate work and life harmony. During this Risky Business podcast, you’ll learn through managing your own energy, being aware of your personal recovery needs, and training to balance dimensions of your own wellness, you can help bring out your best level of service and orchestrate the energy of your team to be their best too. Listen as Jill Sharp, who specializes in performance and help coaching, leadership, development, and key note speaking...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Listen as second-time Risky Benefits podcast guest, Jim Klein, President of the American Benefits Council – a Washington, D.C. based employee benefits public policy advocacy organization – discusses the remarkable amount of bipartisanship that occurs surrounding employee benefits issues, such as: mental healthcare, Telehealth provisions, site neutrality payment reform, demand for greater transparency among pharmacy benefit manufacturers, Roth Catch-Up provision, and paid leave. He explains the c...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Some of the most beautiful diamonds are cultivated from pressure and, in this instance, guttural experiences that nobody should have to endure – and our Risky Business podcast guest is a prime example of great resilience in the face of childhood adversity. Listen as Joe Knopp, Film Producer and Inspirational Speaker, shares his raw, heart-wrenching story of child homelessness and experiences as a Philadelphia orphan from ages four through high school. Knopp’s journey details his best and worst d...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 6
Need a new strategy to get rid of debt or become debt-free? The Bank on Yourself concept may revolutionize how you invest. Listen as Sarry Ibrahim, of thinkinglikeabank.com , and Rick Farris, FBMC Growths Officer, discuss the Bank on Yourself Concept – an alternative investment strategy that allows employees to use accumulated cash value from their whole life insurance policy to fund investments or eliminate debt. Find out how the Bank on Yourself concept can be applied at your company! MORE ABO...
May 15, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 5
3MPWR takes on the sometimes, mundane, annual benefits enrollment and applies its three sacred “Es” – Engagement, Education, and Enrollment – to create a customer-centric, mindful, and innovative experience for employees. Listen as David Perry, 3MPWR Managing Principal, and Rick Farris, FBMC Growth Resources Officer, discuss 3MPWR’s rigorous counselor training to target employer initiatives, a cutting-edge tech tool, concise communication strategies to help employees engage, and supplemental ben...
Apr 17, 2023•35 min
You won’t find the stereotypical insurance products with New Benefits . Listen as Jake Cleer and Collin Ray of New Benefits discuss the products and services that are unique and highly sought after by employees. When you need benefits that aren’t fitting into a set plan, New Benefits offers services that aggregate benefits like caregiving support and fertility services to help employees get what they need. Think outside the box and get creative with benefits solutions by New Benefits . MORE ABOU...
Mar 28, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Retirement for everyone! After years of study into retirement plans, the government found that many Americans were not covered by a qualified retirement plan. Many people either did not qualify due to their part-time status, did not have access to a retirement plan, or just do not know enough about them to use them. The government amended Security Act 1.0 in order to provide more inclusive solutions for all Americans. Listen in to learn along with Andrew Zito, COO of Advus Financial Partners LLC...
Mar 14, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Listen in on this thoughtful discussion about business and personal growth from author and speaker Bob Burg. As co-author of The Go-Giver series, Bob is on mic to walk us through what it means to be of value in today's job market and how to be an authentic leader . His strategies guarantee everyone from buyers, sellers, to management will walk away feeling valued and offering quality solutions. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bob Burg Co-author, The Go-Giver Series TheGoGiver.com Bob Burg shares how a sub...
Feb 28, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 1
People who feel more connected show lower levels of anxiety, depression, and a greater empathy for themselves, their community, and other people. That’s where Listeners on Call can empower its audience. Listen to Dr. Jada Jackson talk about how to stay connected even during your busiest season. Listeners on Call offers telephonic support through conversation that can facilitate healthier lifestyles and elevate your wellbeing. We all want healthy relationships, and Listeners on Call facilitates t...
Oct 24, 2022•27 min
Ochsener Digital medicine is on mic to talk about remote patient management. They offer solutions for chronic disease management that will make proactive differences in your health. This means even when you’re at home, and trying to manage your Type II diabetes, you have a personal care team and chronic illness management plan just a click away. With real time communication and health coaches as well as clinicians, you can manage your chronic illness with both technological support and a team of...
Oct 04, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 14
PHB: A Benefits Solution For Providers On mic is Fraser Cobbe, President of Cobbe Consulting & Management and founder of Physicians Health Benefits, to talk about the importance of physician associations, and how you can get employee benefits that not only benefit you, but also your network. Fraser also explains how the Physicians Health Benefit program provides education and peace of mind for physician practices looking to successfully navigate the benefits arena. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Fras...
Sep 12, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Redefine HR Work with BenAdmin Systems A worthwhile discussion about benefits administration systems and how technology is changing the way we administer benefits. Whether it’s ACA compliance, billing, or taking care of the HSA/FSA every piece of the benefit is taken care of more easily and is highly accessible. This week we have Workterra on mic to discuss how the benefits administration space is moving from standalone systems to more integrated ones, and how Workterra manages all the nuances i...
Sep 02, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Protect Workplace Culture 75% of people who have been harassed or discriminated against at work don’t report the incident because of fear. Resolving workplace misconduct faster than ever before, Work Shield provides a safe and effective way for employees to report misconduct at work. Listen in this week as Jared Pope, Founder and CEO of Work Shield, is on mic with Rick to talk about how Work Shield fights to align your vision, culture, and ideology to make a workplace where employees feel heard ...
Aug 22, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Hooray for Affordable Healthcare Our Risky Benefits host, Rick, is on mic with Shane Foss of Hooray Health to discuss the benefits of fixed indemnity, first dollar coverage. This means you’ll find no out-of-pocket costs in order to get coverage, and your insurance will pay a fixed dollar amount for each medical event. Hooray Health offers affordable copays with no deductibles and can include dental, vision, and life insurance. Hooray Health has a model that everyone can afford with benefits that...
Aug 05, 2022•32 min
Healthcare Policy Update: The LTC Crisis This week on Risky Benefits, Trustmark Executive Director of Product Innovation, Adam Bezman, is on mic with Rick to talk about how the Long Term Care crisis can affect your employees, what new Long Term Care legislation we can expect, and why insurance solutions might be the right stop gap measure to ease the burden of the Long Term Care crisis. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Adam Bezman Executive Director of Product & Innovation TrustmarkBenefits.com Adam jo...
Jun 27, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Anneliese Finn, author of The Code , is on mic to talk to Rick about how to succeed in the world of sales as a woman. With 20 plus years of experience in the medical sales world, Anneliese has collected a treasure trove of lessons from her career that have led to bigger success. Through this podcast and her guidebook, you’ll learn the basics of building social awareness and self awareness to help you navigate the many pitfalls that come up with a career in sales. For the lowdown on business acum...
Jun 13, 2022•29 min
Meet Ashley Andrews, Sales Executive, with Medefy, a benefits navigation app. Medefy is an app to help you connect better with your healthcare. Real humans are on standby to help you make your next healthcare move, whether that’s understanding a bill or offering provider coordination. In the app you’ll be able to find plan documents, see how much you’ve paid into your deductible, or even access your benefits card. With 24/7 high quality, low cost care available, Medefy brings humanization and cu...
May 23, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Due to a quirk in the Affordable Care Act, lower- and middle-income employees are not able to access critical premium subsidies when the self-only health coverage offered by their employer is deemed affordable by the ACA. This means that even if the cost of family coverage does not qualify as affordable, the employee’s family is not eligible for premium assistance. On mic is Carol Taylor, State Legislative Chair for the Florida Association of Health Underwriters, to talk about the new proposal t...
May 03, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On mic is Christin Kuretich, Strategy Consultant at Milliman , and David Perry, FBMC's own Vice President of Enrollment Strategies, to talk with Rick about the effects of the Long Term Care Crisis. From family member burnout to the stress of paying for expensive care services, the growing need for Long Term Care is a crisis not yet acknowledged by the general public. With more conversation and change in policy to support caregivers, we can improve the lives of those needing Long Term Care. To li...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Megan Richardson, Vice President of Consulting at Dynamic Corporate Solutions, is on mic with Rick to talk about the Great Resignation. As a Human Resources consultant, Megan leads the discussion on why employees are leaving their jobs in droves. Her experience and business acumen will make you reconsider what employees are looking for in the market and help you find solutions. To listen in and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast . To listen in and subscribe to more e...
Mar 31, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Tracy Cohen, President of Target Print & Mail , is on mic with Rick on Risky Business to discuss how she carried on her mother’s legacy to make Target Print & Mail a national print shop. Her journey to gain confidence and grow her business has inspired us here at FBMC, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the amazing women in our city. Listen to Tracy’s story as you celebrate International Women’s History Month with us. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tracey Cohen President, Target Print &a...
Mar 15, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Mary O'Conner, MD, is on mic with Rick to talk about how musculoskeletal care delivery can improve with Vori Health . This Telehealth program provides patients with access to services like Surgery Prep and Recovery and Muscle and Joint Pain intervention. A personalized team of experts will work with you every step of the way to find a program that helps you get back on your feet and ready to move. Take a seat and listen in on Mary's introduction to Vori Health and how it can serve your employees...
Feb 21, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 2
With the frantic race to open enrollment behind us, it’s time to catch your breath and reflect with Risky Benefits. This week’s episode is dedicated to examining past experiences while they are fresh and using them to transform the future. Here to help us is our guest Misty Guinn, Director of Customer Advocacy at Benefitfocus , a benefits technology platform that simplifies benefits administration for employers, health plans and brokers. Misty shares her secret weapon you can use to help make ne...
Jan 03, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Flume Health ’s Chief Customer Officer, Kevin Schlotman, is on mic with Rick and Richard Koontz, FBMC’s Manager of Healthcare Innovation Development, to discuss how Flume Health engineered a new approach to healthcare. Their mission is to capitalize on up-to-date technology that helps clients build their healthcare vision; meanwhile, employees gain access to quality care that’s easy to navigate. Listen and learn more about how Flume Health provides seamless, cost effective solutions for third pa...
Oct 25, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Care is in the details with WellVia teleheath. Experience a comprehensive telemedicine experience with the flexibility and freedom to get the care you need, when you need it. Chief Operating Officer Mark Woolery from WellVia is on mic to talk about the unique solutions offered by WellVia and how they have helped push innovation and exceptional customer service in the telehealth arena. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mark Woolery Chief Operating Officer at WellVia Solutions WellVia.com Mr. Woolery earned h...
Oct 11, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Join us as we talk employee recruitment and retention with Colene Rogers, talent management expert and author of Retention: Key Mindsets that Retain Top Talent . As a human capital consultant, Colene dispenses practical, proven, easy-to-implement practices and strategies to help you improve employee satisfaction which leads to higher productivity, lower turnover and a stronger bottom line! MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Colene Rogers The Talent Keeper Colene Rogers is a speaker, executive coach and talen...
Sep 28, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
It is not enough anymore to be the usual broker. As a service driven company, FBMC believes in the importance of an agile, knowledgeable broker to help clients get what they need. Jim Filmont, Vice President of Sales at FBMC, is on mic this week to talk more about the difference between business as usual for a basic broker, and the kind of brokerage that brings much needed solutions. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jim Filmont National Vice President of Sales FBMC.com Jim Filmont is a highly respected sal...
Sep 14, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Jason Hammersla, Vice President of Communications at American Benefits Counsel, is on mic to talk about the “ Silver Linings Pandemic Playbook ”. The playbook is a collection of vignettes and interviews with a dozen large US companies on the strategies they deployed to take care of their employees in one of the most unprecedented times, the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only will these stories inspire you, but you'll also learn about healthcare trends that are taking off, and how the American Benefits ...
Aug 31, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 18
David Perry has worked in carrier claims, workers compensation, account management, enrollment and more. All these experiences have helped him map out the best life cycle for enrolling and educating employees about their benefits. David is on mic to provide you with the latest ideas and tools to help employees find what they need to feel taken care of during Benefits Enrollment. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: David Perry Vice President, Enrollment Strategies at FBMC David is leading enrollment strategies...
Aug 16, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
