Healthcare on the Rocks - Employee Benefits with a Twist

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  Moving Beyond Pain: Tackling MSK Conditions with Micro-Wellness 31.03.2026 40min

  In this episode of the Springbuk podcast, co-hosts Brittany Hardaway and Rachael Baumgartner are joined by Natasha Nikolaeva, CEO and co-founder of STRETCHIT. Together, they explore a critical issue affecting today's workforce: musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Natasha, a former corporate attorney turned wellness entrepreneur, shares her personal journey with back pain and how it inspired a science-based approach to flexibility and mobility. The conversation reveals staggering st...
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  Decoding the Fine Print: How Hi Neo Makes Healthcare Make Sense 24.04.2025 18min

  Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside
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  Gut Check: Why GI Conditions Are Skyrocketing in Employer Healthcare Costs 10.03.2025 17min

  Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside
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  GLP-1s, CGMs, & The Future of Diabetes Care in Employee Health 07.03.2025 22min

  In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, hosts Brittany Hardaway and Rachael Baumgartner sit down with Dr. Janet Young, Clinical Analytics Advisor at Springbuk, to unpack a growing challenge for employers: the rising costs of diabetes care. ‍Dr. Young shares that diabetes-related spending has surged by 38% over the past three years—far outpacing other chronic conditions. A major driver? The skyrocketing use of GLP-1 agonists, medications originally dev...
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  The Future of Employee Benefits: Data, Digital Health & Cost Savings 13.02.2025 16min

  Insights from Employee Health Trends 2025 with subject matter expert Nicole Belles, Sr. VP of Product at Springbuk. Have feedback, questions, or suggestions for show ideas? Send them to us at [email protected]. Please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with your friends and colleagues. We appreciate you and thank you for listening! Theme music: "Overboard" by Stay Outside
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  Revolutionizing Infusion Care - A LeapHealth Perspective 14.01.2025 23min

  In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, Rob Lehane, co-founder and CEO of LeapHealth, explores the financial and logistical challenges of specialty infusion therapies—a critical yet often misunderstood aspect of employee healthcare. Drawing on his extensive experience in healthcare and benefits innovation, Rob highlights how LeapHealth is transforming the landscape with a focus on cost-saving and patient-centered solutions. Rob explains that specialty infus...
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  What is Health Analytics? 01.11.2024 18min

  In this episode, we break down the broad and powerful world of health analytics, aiming to show how data can improve healthcare outcomes while managing costs. Health analytics goes beyond simple record-keeping to integrate data from claims, biometric screenings, wearable devices, and more. A great analogy in the episode compares it to having a “super-powered health detective” on your team, with predictive analytics that can even foresee risks like diabetes or cardiovascular issues before they...
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  What is Health Intelligence? 01.11.2024 8min

  This episode explores the concept of health intelligence, unpacking its complexities and showing how it differs from health analytics. Health intelligence, unlike mere analytics, isn’t just about gathering data but is about turning that data into actionable insights that drive change. A memorable comparison likens health intelligence to a detective piecing together clues: “It’s not just about crunching numbers; it’s about uncovering the story behind them to improve lives.” For employer benefi...
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  Innovating Radiology Access: OneImaging’s Blueprint for Healthcare Savings 27.10.2024 33min

  In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist, hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman talk with Elan Adler, co-founder and CEO of OneImaging, and Melinda Raymond, Senior VP of Sales. The discussion revolves around OneImaging’s innovative approach to reducing healthcare costs through optimized radiology services. Elan and Melinda share their journey in the radiology space, from the inefficiencies they witnessed firsthand to the creation of OneImaging. Elan’s ear...
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  Breaking the Silence: Why Menopause Matters in the Workplace 13.10.2024 34min

  In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Dr. Nora Lansen, Chief Medical Officer at Elektra Health, discusses an often overlooked but crucial aspect of women's health: menopause. Dr. Lansen, a board-certified family physician with extensive experience in women's health, sheds light on the complexities of menopause and its impact on women in the workplace. Dr. Lansen explains that menopause is not just a moment in time, but a journey spanning 20 to 25 ...
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  Beyond Traditional Cancer Care: How Clinical Trials Save Lives and Money 06.10.2024 20min

  In this episode, guests Tommy Axford and Dr. Natalya Gertsik from Private Health Management (PHM), talk about clinical trials and cancer care. They discuss why employers struggle with cancer-related costs and how clinical trials can be both medically beneficial and cost-effective. The conversation centers on the unique challenges cancer presents as a complex set of diseases rather than a single condition with standard solutions. Dr. Gertsik highlights a story about "Peter," who was given thre...
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  Empowering Employers & Employees: Maximizing Virtual Care Benefits 29.09.2024 26min

  In this insightful episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," Lauren Gums, Executive Vice President of Clinic Services at Transcarent, shares her expertise on the rapidly evolving world of telehealth and virtual care. With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Lauren offers valuable perspectives on how these technologies are reshaping consumer expectations and transforming healthcare delivery. Throughout the episode, Lauren highlights the growing ...
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  Special Encore: Breaking Barriers and Simplifying the Healthcare Experience - Josh Reimer 16.09.2024 20min

  Way back in Season 1 of our Healthcare on the Rocks podcast, we talked with Josh Reimer, the Director of Channel Partnerships at Included Health, about many of the challenges of today's healthcare system. Since then, Included Health has joined the Springbuk Activate Partner Marketplace, which enables Springbuk clients to see how they can improve care outcomes for members with complex specialty conditions. With the help of Included Health, employers with high-cost claimants can lower cos...
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  Saving Lives and Dollars: The Case for Transplants Over Dialysis 01.09.2024 22min

  In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Brittany Hardaway and David Pittman sit down with Dr. Michael Rees, a kidney transplant surgeon and the founder and CEO of Rejuvenate Kidney Transplant Solutions. Dr. Rees shares his journey into transplant surgery, driven by a desire for innovation and high success rates. He explains the current state of kidney disease treatment in the U.S., highlighting the limitations of dialysis and the superiority of kidn...
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  Dialysis Dollars: How Specialty Care Management is Revolutionizing Renal Risk 18.08.2024 23min

  In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts David Pittman and Brittany Hardaway sit down with Will Rumsey, Senior Vice President of Sales at Specialty Care Management (SCM). Will shares his journey in the healthcare industry and explains how SCM focuses on risk mitigation in the renal space. He discusses their two main solutions: chronic kidney disease (CKD) management and outpatient dialysis risk mitigation. Will emphasizes the prevalence of kidn...
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  Gut Check: Tackling the GI Health Crisis in the Workplace 21.07.2024 24min

  In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman sit down with Bill Snyder, CEO of Cylinder, to discuss the growing crisis of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and their significant impact on the workforce. Bill provides a detailed overview of how Cylinder, a company recently rebranded to reflect its mission of prioritizing gut health, is tackling these issues with innovative and personalized care solutions. The conversation high...
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  Transforming the Patient Experience: Improving Patient Satisfaction with NewHealth 07.07.2024 20min

  In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman welcome Tom Falvey, co-founder and CEO of NewHealth. With over 20 years of experience in employee benefits consulting, Tom discusses how NewHealth is revolutionizing the patient experience within health insurance. He shares his personal journey into the health insurance industry, influenced by his father, and explains the inspiration behind NewHealth, which aims to bridge the ga...
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  Creating Recovery-Ready Workplaces with Navigator Healthcare 23.06.2024 32min

  In this episode of "Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist," hosts Nicole Belles and David Pittman sit down with Deb Adler, CEO of Navigator Healthcare. Deb shares her extensive experience in healthcare and her journey in launching Navigator, a company dedicated to providing immediate and effective support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Deb emphasizes the importance of quick access and engagement in care, describing Navigator's unique approach ...
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  From Furrowed Brow to Peace of Mind: How Jellyvision is Revolutionizing Employee Benefits 09.06.2024 25min

  In this light-hearted yet informative episode, Chrissy Krampert, Chief Strategy Officer at Jellyvision, shares the fascinating journey of Jellyvision, from its quirky beginnings in educational content and gaming to becoming a leader in healthcare benefits education with ALEX, their flagship product. She explains how ALEX leverages behavioral science and technology to simplify complex healthcare decisions for employees, turning confusion into clarity. Chrissy highlights how Jellyvision’s tools...
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  From Medication to Motivation: How Employers Can Lead the Weight Management Charge 26.05.2024 23min

  Dr. Adonis Saremi and Cody Fair from Noom join this to discuss the significant impact of GLP-1 medications on weight management conversations within the employer space. Cody, the Head of Commercial Healthcare at Noom, shares insights into how these medications are elevating the importance of weight management in employer health programs. Dr. Saremi, Noom’s Interim Chief Medical Officer, emphasizes the collaborative effort at Noom in integrating clinical protocols, safety, and quality into the...