The ShiftShapers Podcast

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, Jon Shooshani, co-founder of JOON, discusses the concept of lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs) and their impact on health and well-being. Shooshani shares his journey from being deeply interested in health and wellness to the founding of his company, JOON, which offers personalized wellness and lifestyle benefits for employees. LSAs are employer-funded accounts with flexible spending on ...

This episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast features host David Saltzman interviewing John Clay, president of Better Source Benefits, about unique health plan solutions for small and mid-sized groups. John shares his background in the insurance industry, highlighting the journey from working in materials control to discovering innovative health plan solutions. Despite challenges, such as a lack of options beyond traditional insurance ...

This episode of the ShiftShapers podcast features an interview with Yoona Kim, the CEO and co-founder of Arine, a company focusing on medication intelligence via AI to improve clinical and financial outcomes in healthcare. In this episode, Kim shares insights from a healthcare background into the challenges surrounding drug prescriptions including accessibility, cost, and the impact of incorrect or suboptimal medication on patient ...

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, we explore the complex world of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their impact on healthcare costs, sparked by the Johnson & Johnson lawsuit. Our guest, USRxCare President Renzo Luzzatti, with a 30-year healthcare background, discusses the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which is aimed at shifting power back to payers from vendors by enhancing transparency and fiduciary r...

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, David Sloves, CEO of Nonstop Health, discusses the evolution and impact of Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans (MERPs) in the healthcare industry. He explains how MERPs differ from traditional health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), HSAs, and FSAs by offering first-dollar coverage and customizable financial outcomes for both employers and employees. Sloves outlines the historical conte...

Bill Snyder, CEO of Vivante Health, discusses the importance of digestive health and its impact on healthcare spend. Digestive health issues like irritable bowel syndrome and GERD affect a significant portion of the population, leading to high claim spend and unnecessary utilization. The medical establishment is becoming more aware of these conditions, but diagnosis and treatment can still be challenging. Vivante Health aims to sup...

Welcome to another insightful episode of ShiftShapers! Join host David Saltzman as he delves into a conversation with Maya Perl, the visionary co-founder of Zorro. Together, they unravel the intricacies of the Individual Contribution Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) and its profound impact on both employers and employees.

Discover how ICHRA empowers employers to revolutionize healthcare benefits by offering a ...

On this episode of ShiftShapers, a podcast focused on the employee benefits industry, host David Saltzman discusses the secrets of business growth with Kevin Trokey and Wendy Keneipp from Q4 Intelligence. 

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In this enlightening discussion, Kevin a...

In this episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, host David Saltzman interviews Ryan James Miller, a performance coach, consultant, keynote speaker and author of the book “Wounds.” Miller shares his professional journey and the adversities he had to overcome, including his father's abandonment, his fight for acceptance during his adolescence, the layoffs during the 2011 recession, and surviving the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooti...

What are the compliance issues that you should be aware of and what's coming down the pike legislatively for your business?

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast hosted by David Saltzman, ERISA attorney Jennifer Berman, the NABIP (National Association of Benefit Insurance Professionals) Legislative Vice Chair and CEO of MZQ Consulting, discusses various compliance issues that employers and their advisors must know.

Ever wanted to know what consumers really desire from their brands? Then you won't want to miss this episode with our phenomenal guest, Kurt Bartolich, the founder of Brand Certain. Kurt's bi-annual survey of 1,600 consumers provides precious insights into shifting consumer preferences, shattering the old paradigm of 'uniqueness' in favor of genuine qualities like honesty and authenticity. We unearth the importa...

Want to revolutionize your company's healthcare experience? Tune in as we welcome Ryan Robbins, the dynamic co-founder of Ello Benefits, who is here to discuss the transformative power of direct primary care (DPC) and its potential to significantly impact medical costs, improve employee experiences, and manage chronic conditions. Ryan offers an insider's perspective on how his team is shaking things up in the healthcare i...

Want to crack the secret to building enduring business relationships? What if we told you that the key is not hidden within complex strategies but lies in simplicity, authenticity, and selflessness? This awe-inspiring conversation with Andre Davis, a respected communication specialist and public speaker, brings that theory to life.

You'll be fascinated as Andre unravels his approach to forming meaningful connections, ...

Are you tired of feeling lost in the complex world of healthcare? Ever wish you had a guide to navigate you through it all? Well, meet Keith Somers, co-founder and CRO of HealthCorum, a company that's revolutionizing the healthcare sector, giving you the power to make informed decisions. Keith shares his personal journey of how his encounters with wasteful and low-value care inspired him to tackle these issues head-on, advocat...

Do you often find yourself wrestling with the myriad of challenges in benefits administration? Tune into our fascinating conversation with Shannon Goggin, co-founder and CEO of Noyo, as we traverse the landscape of benefits experience enhancement for customers. Shannon shares the inception story of Noyo, a visionary company that simplifies data exchange across divergent systems and how their mission is to enable secure data sharing...

Imagine a future where health plans come with no deductibles and no copays, doesn't it seem like a fantasy? But what if it's not? In our enlightening conversation with James Millaway, the CEO of Zero Health, we unpack the concept of health plans without the burden of deductibles and copays. We trace the history of these cost-sharing measures and their effect on overall healthcare costs. We also highlight the idea of insur...

Have you ever wondered about the hidden layers of healthcare costs? Today, we bring you insights from an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Keith Smith, co-founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma. Dr. Smith shares his personal journey of navigating the healthcare industry, and the shocking discovery that hospitals were not always the best advocates for patients or surgeons. He and his colleague dared to change this by establishing...

Ever wondered how the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry really works? Join us for an enlightening chat with our guest, Dave Parker, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at TrueScript, as we unravel the intricacies of the traditional PBM relationship. Gain insight as Dave dissects key terms like average wholesale price and net cost, and unveils the ways PBMs make their money. We also delve into the trend of manufacture...

Prepare yourself to be fascinated by Dr. Kyle Rickner, co-founder and chairman at Primary Health Partners, as he takes us on an inspiring journey of how direct primary care became his answer to physician burnout and subpar patient experiences. Step into the world of evolving healthcare models as we dissect the barriers that prevent more physicians from transitioning to this progressive model. Together, we untangle the web of the tr...