Avoiding Adverse Side Effects

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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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We've all seen the medication commercials on TV, and at the end of each a long list of side effects is sped through and placed in small text on the screen. This week, Anthony Hartley, co-founder of MedAdvisor, joins the show to discuss the benefit of regenerative medicine as opposed to these medications, especially when it comes to orthopedic and autoimmune conditions, for patients, employers, and even clinicians.

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Avoiding Adverse Side Effects

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An International Approach to Pharmacy 22:55

2 days ago22:55

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This week, Bill Hepscher, Founder, and Casey MacPherson, CEO, of RxManage join the show to discuss their international approach to pharmacy. With the increasing discussion about international pharmacy amid recent tariff talks, Bill and Casey help to answer some of the most frequently asked questions around international sourcing!…

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Transforming Health Plans with Data-Driven Solutions 30:15

17 days ago30:15

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Join Will Foster, Vice President of Total Rewards at USRS, and Paul Richmond, Chief Commercial Officer for Wellnecity, as they dive into a conversation around how data-driven solutions can address health plan challenges. We'll also see how data-driven solutions can empower groups to reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance outcomes.…

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Stop Financial Stress Before Your Employees Give Up (Or Give Notice) 20:45

17 days ago20:45

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Financial stress doesn’t always show up in obvious ways—but it’s quietly impacting your people, your productivity, and your retention. In this episode, Katie Rapley, Head of Marketing at BrightDime, shares why HR leaders should think of financial wellness as preventative care. We explore what financial stress really looks like at work, the ripple effects organizations often overlook, and how the right support can completely shift an employee’s experience. Katie shares a powerful comparison of one employee’s journey—with and without access to financial guidance—that highlights just how much is at stake. Katie also breaks down the key ingredients of a financial wellness program that actually gets used—and how HR teams can make progress even without a big budget. If you’re looking for practical, human-centered ways to support your employees’ financial well-being, this one’s for you.…

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The Importance of Transparency: ProCare Rx's EDGE Program 15:08

24 days ago15:08

15:08

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have received a lot of bad press due to increasing pharmacy costs and the limited control held by plan sponsors. As an innovator in the PBM space, Marc Cohen, VP, Marketing and Sales for ProCare Rx, joins the show to delve into the pharmacy services offered by ProCare Rx and their EDGE program. Join us as Marc dives into how ProCare Rx's clear-sight transparency provides value by containing costs while maintaining the efficacy of the clinical program.…

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Pharmacy Spend and Trend 17:49

5 weeks ago17:49

17:49

This week, Zach Fiedler, COO, and Jake Goll, PharmD, Clinical Consultant, of Prism Health join the show to dive into Prism's Spend and Trend Report. With a focus on plan sponsors, Prism provides this report to payers so that they can benchmark how their plan is doing, and it allows them to see if market trends are also seen in their patient population. Join us as Zach and Jake dive into the biggest insights from this year's report!…

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Regenerative Medicine and the Future of Care 19:27

5 weeks ago19:27

19:27

This week, Anthony Hartley, CEO of MedAdvisor, joins the show to discuss how regenerative medicine has truly transformed patient care. Opposed to treating autoimmune disorders with pricey specialty medications, MedAdvisor advocates for patients to seek alternative therapies that can provide the medical outcomes they are seeking. Join us as Anthony discusses the impact of regenerative medicine on member health, the financial costs of the plan, and the future of medicine overall.…

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A Different Approach to Member Pain 14:42

7 weeks ago14:42

14:42

Everyday employees come to work in pain. Their pain not only impacts their day to day, but their pain impacts the entire health plan as other conditions such as diabetes, weight, and stress, for example, get worse. As an alternative to traditional surgeries, Regenexx utilizes a needle-based approach using the patient's own cells from their blood. To tell us more about Regenexx's approach, Mark Testa, Executive Vice President; Regenexx, joins the show to display the impact Regenexx can have - including how they've been validated as generating 49% cost savings across the board by replacing up to 70% of elective orthopedic surgeries.…

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Support Throughout Parenting Lifecycle 18:57

7 weeks ago18:57

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Over 60% of the workforce is made up of working parents. The challenge of navigating parenthood while managing work duties can lead to higher rates of presenteeism and absenteeism among the working parent population. As a working parent himself, Han Kulberg. Co-Founder and CEO of Avocado Health, joins the show to discuss how he was inspired to create this solution and the benefit it provides to working parents by providing them with a reliable source of information and support.…

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Reducing Turnover with the Benefits Members Need 18:46

8 weeks ago18:46

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On this week's episode, PJ Rescigno, AVP, Specialty Products for Planned Administrators, joins the show to discuss PAI's limited benefit and ACA-compliant plans offered on their specialty side. These plans provide significant benefits to members and employers alike, reducing costs and significantly improving retention.…

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The Crisis Facing Long-Term Care Employers 17:56

9 weeks ago17:56

17:56

Long-term care, skilled nursing, and health and human service employers are facing a serious crisis at this current moment. These employers have been faced with significant challenges such as: A war for talent Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement levels The continuous increase in healthcare costs and premiums On the heels of their recent white paper addressing this crisis, Andy McMillan, Executive Vice President, National Head of Sales & Marketing for Homestead, joins the show this week to dive into the crisis and how Homestead's reference-based pricing approach can serve as a potential solution for employers!…

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The Human Element of Employee Benefits Solutions 12:19

11 weeks ago12:19

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Benefits leaders are tasked with providing solutions to the needs of their employees. Joining us this week with years of benefits administration experience, Jenny Spring, Employee Benefits Manager for US Radiology Specialists, discusses the innovative solutions she's brought to her employees at US Radiology. Additionally, with the importance benefits play during times of need, Jenny displays the benefits that high-touch solutions with a human element provide employees.…

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A Solution for Those Struggling 19:20

14 weeks ago19:20

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A staggering 45% of American employees reports stuggling with their well-being. Employee Assistance Programs strive to be a resource for these employees, but have missed the mark. This week, we are joined by Will Busch III, Founder of Soteria Life, a well-being analytics program aimed at providing an innovative solution to employee benefits to address the struggles faced by American workers. We dive into Soteria's focus on family preservation, how they utilize technology and AI, and what makes Soteria Life different from other EAPs.…

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Using Data to Understand Your Population's Needs 18:42

15 weeks ago18:42

18:42

Jake Steepleton, Product Lead at Wellnecity, and Lauren Roberson, Head of Nurse Advocacy for Connect Healthcare Collaboration, join this week's show to discuss how their collaboration results in the improved efficiency of solutions and health outcomes through the use of data.

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Empowering Members with Healthcare Literacy 17:29

19 weeks ago17:29

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For individuals, the start of the new year often brings resolutions revolving around health. Additionally, their deductible amounts start over. To kick off 2025, Al Lewis, Quizmeister-in-Chief at Quizzify, joins the show to discuss how Quizzify's education platform teaches and engages members in health literacy, healthcare literacy, and health benefits literacy through their curated trivia quizzes. Beyond education, Al also displays how Quizzify and the other tools they have built help members be better, wiser, stewards of both their own and the plan's money. Be sure to attend Quizzify's webinar on January 25, where they will dive into The 10 "Greatest Hacks" of Employee Health Literacy: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jKP27PXNRa-9JYtms6CZ_A#/registration…

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The Root Cause of Rising Healthcare Costs 18:11

25 weeks ago18:11