Back from our quick hiatus, we are continuing the conversation on Move to Value (see episode 24 for part 1). Francois de Brantes, SVP Episodes of Care at Signify Health, joins the podcast to dig into what Episodic Bundles are, how it relates to the Move to Value initiative and what employers can do to be a part of this movement.

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Move to Value: Episodic Bundles (Part 2)

Lots of golden nuggets of information coming out of this episode with Ari Santiago, CEO at IT Direct. We chat about the secret behind their relatively low turnover rate, the power behind an intentional culture, thoughts on doing business in Connecticut and how HR may need to evolve down the line. Learn great tips and best practices from Ari, as he tells personal and business stories, shining a light on how he has crafted a successful business in CT. [This episode was originally recorded back in March 2020]

Achieving Low Turnover, Creating Intentional Culture & Doing Business in CT

What does Move to Value mean and why is it important for employers to understand? In Part 1 of this conversation, Jeff Hogan, over at Rogers Benefit Group, jumps on the podcast to discuss the shift that is happening in healthcare as we move from fee-based care towards value-based care.

Move to Value: What Is It & Why Should Employers Care (Part 1)

To hear the latest of what ConnectiCare is doing to support employers and members throughout Connecticut, tune into this episode. Eric Galvin, President of Connecticare, joins us to discuss their unique response to the pandemic, their focus on mental health and wellbeing with WellSpark, what they are doing with alternative networks, and how they are engaging members.

CarrierChat: ConnectiCare's Focus on Mental Health, Customer Support and Market Trends

Simone Morris, CEO of Simone Morris Enterprises, LLC and Career/Inclusion Strategist, joins us on the podcast to discuss diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. We originally recorded this episode a few months back but had the opportunity to sit down again with Simone to address the recent events that have brought stark racial inequalities to the forefront of the conversation. The first half of this episode we cover questions such as - what types of conversations need to be had in the workplace? who should be facilitating these necessary but uncomfortable conversations? what can organizations do to best support their black and brown employees? And stick around for the second half of the episode to better understand why a D&I policy is so essential and what strategies HR can leverage to be more effective when it comes to inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

Duncan Stuart, President of the New England Market at Aetna, joins us to discuss Aetna's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, how they are leveraging their relationship with CVS, what they are doing to control pharmacy costs, and how they are utilizing their Aetna One® Advocate (AIA) to enhance how they support members.

CarrierChat: Aetna's Focus on Member Experience & Controlling Pharmacy Costs

As a follow-up to last week's episode, Jeff connects with 4 different businesses across Connecticut making a huge impact on our community - Family Centers, Community Renewal Team, StayWell Health Centers and Foodshare. Hear from their leadership teams to find out how they've pivoted and adapted their programs to meet the new needs of their stakeholders, what silver linings have come out of this pandemic from their efforts, and how they are keeping volunteers engaged virtually.

Some Good News (Part 2)

Ready for some good news? We are too. In part 1 of this podcast episode, we talked to 3 Connecticut-based non-profits that are making a huge impact on our community - Wheeler Clinic, Healing Meals Community Project & CT Junior Republic. Hear from their leadership teams to find out how they've pivoted and adapted their programs to meet the new needs of their stakeholders, what silver linings have come out of this pandemic from their efforts, and how they are keeping volunteers engaged virtually.

Some Good News: Highlighting CT Non-Profits (Part 1)

We (virtually) sat down with Michael Rambarose, President & CEO of Whitney Center, to discuss how his operations have changed since COVID-19, what his re-emergence plan is once given the green light from Governor Lamont, and what he is taking into consideration during this planning phase.

Reopen CT Advisory: Whitney Center's Re-Emergence Plan

We sat down with Paul Bartosic, Director of Sales at Harvard Pilgrim, to discuss how they've been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, what their clients are doing with their wellness funds, how they are utilizing bundled payments and what their service team is doing to help improve the member experience.

CarrierChat: Harvard Pilgrim's Take On COVID-19, Bundled Payments & Member Experience

During this season, we'll be catching up with local carrier partners from across the state to get their view on healthcare and the health insurance landscape in Connecticut along with the strategies they have in place for cost containment, member experience, product innovation, and more. Wendy Sherry, Market President for Cigna in Connecticut, joins us on this episode to talk about how they are responding to COVID-19 as well as what they are doing to help contain costs and better the healthcare experience for its members.

CarrierChat: Cigna's Response to COVID-19 & More

Mettie Spiess, global workplace mental health expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and the Founder of A World Without Suicide, joins us to talk about how employers can support their employees' mental health during this pandemic.

Coronavirus Advisory: Mental Health in the Workplace

With this podcast, it has always been our number one priority to keep you informed of the latest happening in the world of employee benefits & HR. Coronavirus has significantly impacted the way we are living our lives and currently doing business. Reilly Billian from our Human Resource Consulting team joins us on this episode to provide helpful guidance as to how employers can navigate these unchartered territories.

Coronavirus Advisory: Responding in Unprecedented Times

During this season, we'll be catching up with local carrier partners from across the state to get their view on healthcare and the health insurance landscape in Connecticut along with the strategies they have in place for cost containment, member experience, product innovation, and more. Anthony Aguanno from UnitedHealthcare joins us on this episode to talk about what UHC is doing specifically to help contain costs and better the healthcare experience for members.

CarrierChat: UnitedHealthcare

Let’s face it, if you are not on the benefits enrollment “digital train” then you are lagging behind because it’s here to stay. Tune into this episode with special guest, Frank Mengert, Founder/Owner of EBM, as we uncover how benefits administration (benadmin) technology is not only improving the employee experience, aiding in recruting and retention, but how it's allowing HR teams to get more time back in their day.

Avoiding Technology Regret

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