Revolutionizing Infusion Care - A LeapHealth Perspective

01/14/25 • 23 min

Healthcare on the Rocks - Employee Benefits with a Twist

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 infusion drugs account for a small percentage of employee use but drive disproportionately high healthcare costs. He shares, "Over half of the specialty drug spend comes from just 2% of employees using infusion therapies." LeapHealth addresses this imbalance by moving care from expensive hospital settings to patient homes, making treatments not only more cost-effective but also far more convenient.

The episode unpacks LeapHealth’s transparent pricing model, which eliminates drug markups and aligns care delivery with the needs of both employers and employees.

Key Takeaways From the Episode Include:

Specialty infusion drugs are a major cost driver, often due to inefficient care settings.
LeapHealth’s in-home infusion model provides a safer, more convenient alternative to hospital-based care.
Transparent pricing eliminates unnecessary markups, saving employers significant costs.
Employers can take actionable steps, like exploring site-of-care strategies and direct provider contracts, to better control infusion therapy expenses.
Supporting employees with chronic conditions enhances productivity, satisfaction, and overall health outcomes.

Stay in Touch!
Connect with Rob Lehane on LinkedIn or Visit LeapHealth

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The episode unpacks LeapHealth’s transparent pricing model, which eliminates drug markups and aligns care delivery with the needs of both employers and employees.

Key Takeaways From the Episode Include:

Specialty infusion drugs are a major cost driver, often due to inefficient care settings.
LeapHealth’s in-home infusion model provides a safer, more convenient alternative to hospital-based care.
Transparent pricing eliminates unnecessary markups, saving employers significant costs.
Employers can take actionable steps, like exploring site-of-care strategies and direct provider contracts, to better control infusion therapy expenses.
Supporting employees with chronic conditions enhances productivity, satisfaction, and overall health outcomes.

Stay in Touch!
Connect with Rob Lehane on LinkedIn or Visit LeapHealth

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

Previous Episode

What is Health Analytics?

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 manifest. This proactive approach allows employers and advisors to target wellness programs effectively, shifting from reactive treatment to prevention.

Key takeaways include:

Cost Containment: By analyzing claims, employers can identify overspending patterns and address them without compromising care.
Predictive Analytics: Using risk data, employers can preemptively support at-risk employees with targeted health programs, gym memberships, and more.
Machine Learning and AI: These tools enhance analysis by uncovering patterns in vast data, providing insights that guide better decision-making.
Privacy and Data Security: As this field grows, robust measures and transparency are essential to build trust and protect sensitive health information.
Future of Personalized Care: The goal is individualized health plans and preventive healthcare, helping people “stay healthy, not just get healthy.”

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The Future of Employee Benefits: Data, Digital Health & Cost Savings

Insights from Employee Health Trends 2025 with subject matter expert Nicole Belles, Sr. VP of Product at Springbuk.

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