The Paytient Podcast

Most employers expect health plan costs to increase heading into 2024, and this isn't a new trend. Still, it's gotten to a point where it's stretching employers and employees financially so much that many seek ideas beyond the traditional strategies.
Of the 158 million Americans who get health insurance through their employers, almost a quarter are “underinsured” — they technically have coverage, but they can’t afford to pay the out-of-pocket costs that come when you actually seek care.
Health plans with high out-of-pocket costs have historically disadvantaged vulnerable employees with less disposable income and lower credit scores.
In this episode of the Paytient Podcast, we welcome Jessica Brooks-Woods of NABIP for a conversation about benefit strategies that give employees more equitable access to care amid rising costs over the next few years.

Jessica Brooks-Woods is the esteemed CEO of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). She is revered as the "Velvet Hammer in Healthcare. " She seamlessly interweaves fierce advocacy with a sense of purpose, ensuring holistic value delivery across healthcare touchpoints. You won't want to miss her take on what benefit advisors can do to help clients cope amidst economic turmoil.

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You probably haven't heard about baby manatees and benefits equity in the same conversation. Until now, at least.
We're thrilled to welcome Kim Eckelbarger, the founder of Tropical Benefits, to the Paytient Podcast. Kim is passionate about reducing benefit costs for her clients, and she was recognized for her ingenuity and personal service when she was named a finalist for the 2022 BenefitsPRO Broker of the Year Award.
If you'd like to connect with Kim or Tropical Benefits, you can find them on LinkedIn, Facebook, and at TropicalBenefits.com.
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For more information on Paytient and how we can help your team better access and afford healthcare, click here.

We're back with another scintillating installment of the Paytient Podcast! For this episode, we're absolutely ecstatic to chat with Bridgette McCullough of OhioHealth.
Bridgette shares some of the ways OhioHealth helps employers throughout central Ohio with health and wellness solutions, such as on-site clinics and fitness centers, biometric screenings, vaccination clinics, and virtual wellness options. The conversation also touches on social determinants of health and how the COVID-19 pandemic changed OhioHealth's business model.
If you'd like to connect with Bridgette, you can find her on LinkedIn. For more on OhioHealth, you can follow along on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and at OhioHealth.com.
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For more information on Paytient and how we can help your team better access and afford healthcare, click here.

In the latest episode of the Paytient Podcast, we're continuing our conversation with Daniel Banks, the director of global benefits at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
In the second part of our conversation, we cover Chipotle's approach to mental health benefits, how employees are able to work with healthcare advocates to get the care they need, and trends he's seeing in engagement rates with benefits. Be sure to stay tuned toward the end of the episode for the inside scoop on Daniel's favorite menu items.
If you'd like to connect with Daniel and learn more about Chipotle's approach to benefits, you can reach them on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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For more information on Paytient and how we can help your team better access and afford healthcare, click here.

On this episode of the Paytient Podcast, we're taking a closer look at benefits in the quick-service restaurant space with a company you might have heard of before: Chipotle. Yes, that Chipotle.
We're welcoming Daniel Banks, the director of global benefits at Chipotle Mexican Grill, to learn about the various programs the burrito juggernaut has embraced to take care of its workers. Our conversation today covers Daniel's personal journey in the benefits space, the pros and cons of high-deductible health plans, and how Chipotle shapes its employee value proposition.
If you'd like to connect with Daniel and learn more about Chipotle's approach to benefits, you can reach them on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]!
For more information on Paytient and how we can help your team better access and afford healthcare, click here.