15 years ago, a benefits firm having a Chief Medical Officer on staff would've seemed crazy. Today, it's essential.

As Trey Smith and I discussed in this week's podcast, the role of a "broker" has been forced to evolve. When healthcare is the second or third-largest line item on a company's P&L, it demands a higher level of scrutiny and expertise.

So, modern benefits consultants are now multi-disciplinary advisors, part clinician, part lawyer, part HR consultant, because necessity demands it.

Hear our full conversation on the latest episode of Self-Funded with Spencer, available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.