Top 5 Benefits Topics to Learn about in 2024 These are the Top 5 Employee Benefits/Healthcare subjects I recommend learning about in 2024. All 5 will play a big role in the health outcomes of many employers, especially self-funded employers. These are things like DPC or Direct Primary Care, RBP,…
How Do You Spell PeeBeeM? - Episode 4 - Tom Broker Tom Broker sits down with Patrick PBM to better understand the role of Pharmacy Benefits Managers aka "PBM's" Patrick is trying to explain to Tom all the ways that PBM's extract hidden money from the system, but rather than…
The Insurance Industry is going through an Evolution. There are loud cries for transparency, especially around compensation. My stance is that we have a Public Relations problem and I want to be part of change for the better. Insurance isn’t boring, or stale or GREEDY. And we need the best…
How Should Insurance Brokers Get Paid? - Jonathan Lopez This episode discusses how insurance brokers get paid, and if there is a better way that aligns their outcomes with their clients. Episode 122 of @SelfFunded with Spencer is out now on all popular podcast platforms. Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFunded Spencer LinkedIn…
Have you heard of the Chris Long Foundation & The Water Boys? My guest Jonathan Lopez explains why he got involved in supporting this important cause that helps build water wells in Tanzania. Chris Long is a former NFL Defensive End for the Patriots and the Eagles, who now gives…
Why You Should Keep Moving While You Age #shorts As we age, we all deal with more and more and more pain and tightness on a daily basis. But my goal is to hit the gym every day, to undo some of the damage from sitting for 8-10 hours at…
The Tom Broker Commercial - Lawyer Parody What do you get when you cross an insurance broker that acts like Michael Scott, thinks he is Tom Cruise, and shoots a commercial reminiscent of a Jim Adler commercial? You get Tom Broker This commercial pays homage to Tom Cruise, James Bond,…
What % of surgeries are estimated to be unnecessary in the U.S.? Listen to this clip from Episode 121 of @SelfFunded with Spencer to find out. Thank you to Sam Moen for shining the light on the scale of the MSK problem. Follow 👉🏼 @SelfFunded #msk #orthopedics #surgery #healthcarecosts #benefits
Tom Broker - Episode 3 - "Tom Richer" Tom Broker sits down with "Marketing Meg" to help refresh his personal brand. Tom watches the commercial Meg's team produced for him, which plays like a cross between James Bond, Tom Cruise, and an Ambulance Chasing Lawyer commercial. Meg starts to offer…
MSK - Solving the Ortho Problem In this episode of the podcast @SelfFunded hosted by Spencer Smith and featuring Sam Moen, the co-founder of MD Direct, the discussion centered around MD Direct's unique approach to optimizing healthcare and nutrition. MD Direct is a healthcare company that aims to bridge the…
Why More Small Business Don't Self-Fund 🤔 💰 #shorts "Half of the industry just wants to sell Full-Insured..." You're telling me Kyle Minick, MBA! This clip comes from Episode 120 of the Self-Funded with Spencer podcast, out now on #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts and #youtube He and I were discussing the challenges…
Recruit & Retain with Employee Benefits - Kyle Minick The evolving employer market is placing a greater emphasis on HR policies, benefits, and healthcare transparency. In this episode of the podcast "Self Funded" hosted by Spencer Smith and featuring Kyle Minick, the importance of these factors in talent management strategies…
Explaining “MoFo” to Grandpa - Funny Story 🤣 #shorts My guest for this week’s episode of the podcast created an anthology booked called “Whole Lotta $$$ in this MoFo”. In this clip she recaps how funny it was for her grandma, who doesn’t cuss, to try to explain the what…
The TPA Problem-Solver - Madeline Smith of MADDRS Today's episode features Madeline, CEO and Founder of MADDRS. Madeline Smith is a passionate insurance professional with a diverse background in writing, teaching, coaching, and consulting, and a strong desire to improve differentiation and value in the self-funded plan industry. Madeline sees…
Debating Broker Compensation - Aligning Incentives for all Parties This clip highlights a very powerful discussion I had with my guests on Episode 118 of @SelfFunded with Spencer. This episode featured Cliff Favors and Winston Elliott of @LocktonCompanies In this segment, we debated the optimal way to structure broker compensation,…
Veterans - What's Next After the Military? Advice for Those Transitioning to Civilian Careers In this clip from Episode 118 of the @SelfFunded with Spencer Podcast, features two United States Army Veterans - Cliff Favors and Winston Elliott - who have both transitioned from the Army to the Employee Benefits…
Balancing Innovation with Cost in Benefits Consulting 🏥💰#shorts Modern medicine is incredible, but it comes with a cost. The balance in benefits consulting is making sure employers, and their employees, have access to life-saving drugs and procedures, but in an affordable way. What often gets lost in the insurance world…
Stop Loss Simplified - Part 2 - The Components of a Self-Funded Plan View Part 1 First - https://youtu.be/xyvPl_YGFQA?si=DYKtdf7rizKl-AzH In Part 2 of of the @paretohealth Stop Loss Simplified series, Pete Doran and I discuss the basic building blocks of a Self-Funded Plan. When an employer chooses to Self-Funded, they…
From Military Service to Employee Benefits - Two Veterans' Journey into Healthcare Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a daunting task for some veterans. However, with the right support and guidance, veterans can find fulfilling careers in various industries. One such industry is insurance consulting, which offers…
Stop Loss Simplified - Part 1 - Fully-Insured vs Self-Funded Do you know all of the differences between a fully-insured and a self-insured plan? With employee benefits being one of the most significant expenditures for most small and mid-sized businesses, you need to know how they work. You simply can’t…
Why Insurance is NOT For the Small Stuff 🤔#shorts "Does it liberate both parties from the burden of insurance"? That is the question that Paul Pruitt of SHARx, LLC poses in this clip from Episode 117 of the @SelfFunded with Spencer podcast. What Paul is describing is how insurance has…
Affordable Access to High-Cost Meds with SHARx In this episode of the podcast @SelfFunded with Spencer, hosted by Spencer Smith and featuring Paul Pruitt, the topic of addressing high medication costs in healthcare was discussed. The episode shed light on the challenges faced by individuals and employers due to the…
Precision Medicine Explained 🤔#shorts In this clip from Episode 116 of the @SelfFunded with Spencer podcast, my guest Nick Glimcher explains the utility of precision medicine, once automation of information flow is added to the fold. If you have never heard of pharmacogenetics before, I implore you to take time…
Pharmacogenetics: Personalized Medicine for the Future In a this episode of the podcast "Self Funded" hosted by Spencer Smith, entrepreneur Nick Glimcher shared his journey from the world of commercial real estate to the healthcare industry. Glimcher's story highlights the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities in different industries. He…
