Barbara Wachsman, former head of Enterprise Benefits at The Walt Disney Company discusses the triple aim, how to create a successful incentive structure, and the work of Employer Health Innovation Roundtable (EHIR). 

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David Kim, Head of Inclusion & Diversity at Gilead Sciences discusses a wide range of topics including the search for COVID-19 treatments, nurturing culture and psychological safety, and the importance of strong HR leadership during tough times. 

References from the conversation: 

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• WHO (World Health Organization)
• Center for Health Security

Chris McSwain, CEO and Co-founder of ThinkX discusses his time at employee benefits changemakers such as Whirlpool and Walmart as well as the influence when you make it personal for decision makers.

Clint Phillips, Founder of 2nd.MD and Medici discusses his mission to bring a high level of healthcare to everyone, the impact of expert medical opinions, and the role of innovation in Human Resources.

Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, Director of the Center for Value-Based Insurance Design and a Professor of Internal Medicine in the School of Medicine and a Professor of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan shares details of the Center’s revolutionary insurance design, how you can implement for yourself and your clients, and easy steps you can take to lower healthcare costs and improve value.
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References from the conversation: 

• V-BID X free sample plan template
  
• Notice 2019-45 - list of pre-deductible HDHP eligible services
  
• “D” rated medical services - eliminating low-value care
  

Sally Wellborn, Executive Advisor at Employer Health Innovation Roundtable (EHIR) and former Senior Vice President of Global Benefits at Walmart discusses managing healthcare costs through Centers of Excellence, avoiding inappropriate care and misdiagnosis, and fixing healthcare through employer action.

References from the conversation:

• Choosing Wisely
  
• How Employers are Fixing Healthcare - Harvard Business Review
  

Eric Silverman, EBA Advisor of the Year, Amazon Bestselling Author and Founder of Voluntary Disruption, discusses the importance of words, defined contribution benefits, and how a good healthcare strategy can be enhanced by voluntary benefits.

Gary Earl, fervent health and wellbeing leader and disruptive force for good, discusses courage, the social determinants of health and why community matters.

References from the conversation:

• Juicing with Gary
  

Denny Weinberg, 35 year veteran executive in healthcare, discusses Medicare-for-all and dives into what is missing from the current political dialog.

References from the conversation:

• Medicare-for-all - 10 Truths That No One Will Tell You

Shawn Leavitt, Senior Vice President of Total Rewards at Comcast discusses how personal finances impact wellbeing and how to build a fulfilling career.

References from the conversation:

• Brightside

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Andrew Wainwright, Chief Development Officer and Founder of AiRCare Health, discusses the importance of family support, reflects on the last two decades and looks towards the future of behavioral health.

References from the conversation:

• Book: It's Not Okay to Be a Cannibal: How to Keep Addiction from Eating Your Family Alive
• Robin Lehner Acceptance Speech

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Tammy Sun, CEO and Co-founder of Carrot, discusses the link between fertility and equal pay as well as what drove her to create a solution.

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• Equal pay is impossible without equal fertility benefits

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Guest Chris Bruce, Co-founder and Managing Director of Thomsons and HR Portfolio Investor, discusses the evolution of HR over the last 20 years.

References from our conversation:

• The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business - Patrick Lencioni
• Thomsons Global Employee Benefits Watch 2018/19

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Guest Dr. Ron Leopold, Chief Medical Officer at Lockton discusses the impact of genetic testing on employee benefits as well as the ins and outs of precision medicine and pharmacogenomics.

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Guest Kristian Ranta, CEO and Founder at Meru Health, discusses turning personal loss into hope, nutritional psychiatry, sleep deprivation and complete care.

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Guest Jason Cabrera, Benefits Guru at Flatiron Health, discusses what’s in a name, why consumer driven beats high deductible, and the importance of Health Savings Accounts to Financial Wellbeing.

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