Benefits Breakdown

Adam and Vanessa are joined by Colin Bradly, CEO of Winston Benefits, part of the Brown & Brown team. Colin dives into key strategies that employers can consider when reviewing their Benefits Administration technology for their organization. The team investigates employee engagement campaigns and what employers can do to streamline customized and digital benefit solutions in a competitive market space. https://winstonbenefits.com/ Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Adam, Jared and Vanessa are joined by Robyn Piper, Managing Partner at Piper Jordan— part of the Brown & Brown team. Robyn dives into the strategies discussed in our recently released Brown & Brown Employee Benefits Market Trends Report: Redefining Care Through Innovation. The team looks into healthcare trends, key cost drivers and considerations for employers, including a focus on chronic conditions, weight-loss drugs and innovative care delivery models. Download the Market Trends Report Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Adam, Jared and Vanessa are joined by Brown & Brown's President and CEO, Powell Brown. Powell dives into the state of the market, sharing what he is seeing on a global scale that employers may need to consider. The team investigates the importance of culture, health and family and how they are balanced at Brown & Brown. Powell also speaks about his recent ‘Misogi’ (an ancient practice thought to purify the mind, body and spirit through physical and mental challenges)— a bike ride through the French Alps that raised more than $4 million dollars for Shifting Gears on Brain Health. For more information, visit https://shiftinggears.world/. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Vanessa, Jared and Adam lead a discussion on how to set up your benefits plan year and strategies your organization can consider. The team talks about different demographic features that you can look at to compare last year's plan year to the current one. They then discuss best-in-class practices to help set up for a successful pre-renewal and 2025 renewal. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared and Adam are joined by physician, scientist and professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Robert Green. Dr. Green leads us through a discussion on genetics in the workplace, providing insights on genetics, genomics and precision medicine. Until recently, genomics has been fragmented and expensive – it has now evolved to be offered to employees and their families. Explore what you can do as an employer to make better decisions with better data. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Vanessa, Jared & Adam are joined by Brown & Brown's Chief People Officer, Julie Turpin. Julie leads a discussion around Purposeful Leadership and her 'People Lead People' Playbook. The conversation expands into building culture, focused authenticity and supporting your team's mental health. Join us on this journey with Julie and what leaders can do to support their teammates and organizations. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Vanessa, Jared and Adam are joined by Sally Patterson from the Brown & Brown Population Health Team. As a registered nurse, Sally has a deep clinical background to understand the implications of the tripledemic, the combination of the flu, RSV and COVID-19. As cases continue to go up and impact health plans, learn tips on what you can do to protect your organization. Help Keep Your Workforce Healthy by Avoiding the Tripledemic Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Vanessa, Jared, and Adam are joined by the CEO of Susan G. Komen, Paula Schneider. Komen’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. In 2023, it’s estimated that 300,000 women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Paula explores the advocacy that Komen can provide and what your organization can do to support your employees and their families. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Vanessa, Jared and Adam are joined by Abinue Fortingo and Kelly Polinski, two specialists from the Brown & Brown Population Health team. In this episode, the team discusses the direct and indirect impacts of cancer on employers and their employees. Kelly and Abinue identify four key areas to focus on: Prevent, Detect, Navigate and Support. As cancer evolves more into a chronic condition and people are living longer with the disease, it is essential to understand what you can do as an employer and plan fiduciary. From the perspective of the employee, learn how you can provide critical guidance to help them find the best care and support. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Vanessa, Jared and Adam are joined by Richard Scherer from the Brown & Brown International Benefits team. The team leads a discussion around the importance of International Benefits in today’s global and multinational workforce. Employers face many challenges in designing, implementing and complying with local laws and regulations. These benefits go well beyond medical and include disability plans, ancillary benefits and even pension plans that vary by country. Richard provides some important considerations and action items for employers on how to build a winning international benefits plan! Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared and Vanessa are joined by Kelly Polinski and Jared Hansen from the Brown & Brown Population Health & Well-Being team. The team led a discussion around Social Determinants of Health and spatial analytics in public health and how they can be used for health benefits. Along with insightful conversation, the team provides some to-do considerations for employers and examples of resources available in the marketplace today. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared and Adam dive into strategies for Open Enrollment and expand on innovative ideas seen in the marketplace. From an Open Enrollment Rap Song to a Branded Benefits Experience, the discussion focuses on turning off the ‘autopilot’ for Open Enrollment and adding the human element that best shares the company’s culture. In addition, the team goes into compliance considerations for everyday enrollment to help ensure the organization is protected. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared, Vanessa and Adam are joined by the head of AGIS Network, Kevin Sypniewski. The team leads a discussion around strategies and best practices for employers to help understand the evolving Long-Term Care industry. With 14 states looking at legislation and eight carriers launching new or improved products, employers are now evaluating the launch of new programs. Kevin helps guide this strategic discussion about what employers can do to understand and evolve in the Long-Term Care space. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared, Vanessa and Adam are joined by Chief Population Health Officer of Airrosti, Dr. Chris Cato. The team explores the current state of the musculoskeletal (MSK) industry and how virtual care has directly impacted strategies for employers. MSK conditions make up 19% of all healthcare visits and continue to evolve and impact other forms of care. Dr. Cato also dives into the indirect costs of MSK issues such as absenteeism, productivity, lost wages and behavioral health. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared, Vanessa and Adam are joined by Steve Maike, Chief Pharmacy Officer for Remedy Analytics (part of the Brown & Brown team), and Alan Pannier, Vice President of Strategy with SmithRx. The team leads a discussion around strategies and best practices for employers to help confront the rising costs of pharmaceuticals for employers. Pharmacy cost increases are projected to be 9.8% with specialty drugs leading that trend, up almost 13.5% in 2023. The team covers strategies from highlighting biosimilars, gene therapy, navigational resources and recent legislation directly impacting employers on their pharmacy plans. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared, Vanessa and Adam are joined by President and CEO of Brown & Brown, Powell Brown. The team explores employee benefits and how to attract and retain the best teammates from an executive viewpoint. Powell dives deeper into the importance of mental health (or brain health) and discusses the investment from the organization and how it can impact and support teammates and their families. The team also highlights a book called ‘The Comfort Crisis’ that speaks to getting ‘comfortable’ being ‘uncomfortable’. This is a great strategic look at employee benefits for anyone in an organization! Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared, Vanessa and Adam are joined by Brown & Brown’s National Clinical Leader, Dr. Louise Short, MD, MSc, FACOEM and Andrea Grande R. PH, Principal within the Brown & Brown Pharmacy Team. The team leads a discussion around strategies and best practices for employers to help address obesity in the workplace. Obesity costs the U.S. Healthcare system $173 Billion per year and an obese employee costs employers twice the normal amount in medical, sick days, short-term disability and workers’ compensation claims. The team covers strategies from highlighting cultural factors, digital solutions to support employees, prevention and ways to tactically react to recent press regarding drug treatment of obesity. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared and Adam lead a discussion around strategies and best practices for employers on the heels of the Brown & Brown 2023 State of the Market being released. The team digs into strategic considerations surrounding your medical and pharmacy plan, including big updates in the specialty drug and biosimilar marketplaces. The team covers strategies from highlighting virtual primary care within the physical, mental & behavioral health space. Furthermore, strategies around increased advocacy in musculoskeletal cases, cancer care and many things fueling healthcare innovation in 2023. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Vanessa and Jared are joined by Business Group on Health CEO Ellen Kelsay! Ellen has an incredible resume in the health and welfare consulting space and now helps lead the charge with the Business Group on Health. Ellen tackles various topics, including Health Equity, access to quality health care, and ways to manage the most significant driver in health care costs, cancer. This engaging conversation will make you think and drive new discussions in your organization. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton

Jared, Vanessa and Adam are joined by the Head of Government Relations for Sun Life, James Slotnick. After the recent mid-term elections, James looks at what employers can likely expect with future legislation. This includes many decisions at the state level, James looks at potential changes with paid leave, drug pricing and potential compliance challenges with the transparency laws. The team also explores recent legislation out of Massachusetts that applies a Loss Ratio to dental plans, that may create new discussions across the U.S. Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton