Point Solutions
Jun 30, 20268m
We're talking point solutions–what they are and how they could improve your plan participants' health outcomes and potentially lower your costs.
Hosted by IFEBP · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 117 episodes
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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans benefits pros Justin Held, Anne Patterson, and Stacy Van Alstyne dive into retirement, health care, hot trends, or whatever else the benefits industry throws at them.
IFEBP hosts Talking Benefits, a business show with 117 episodes published.
We're talking point solutions–what they are and how they could improve your plan participants' health outcomes and potentially lower your costs.
Can AI actually make benefits admin easier? We’re chatting about smart prompts, real-life use cases, and compliance risks you definitely don’t want to miss. Learn more in Jenny’s blog post: https://blog.ifebp.org/example
In this episode, we explore the surprising and rewarding world of employee benefits careers—how people find their way into the field, the wide range of roles it offers, and the real impact this work has on employees’ liv
Curious how AI can improve employee benefits? In this bonus episode, our colleague Kathy Bergstrom shares seven practical use cases—plus what to watch for regarding privacy, security, and human oversight. Learn more in K
Bonus episode: we’re unpacking the DOL’s proposed PBM fee disclosure rules, sharing takeaways from our colleague Jenny Gartman. Learn more in Jenny’s blog post: https://blog.ifebp.org/pbm-fee-disclosure-regulatory-and-le
In this episode, we celebrate National Employee Benefits Day with a deep dive into the power of volunteering and giving back. Our hosts explore the physical, mental, and workplace benefits of employee volunteer programs,
Justin talks to Michael P. Brady, Administrator for the Laborers' Local 157 Benefit Funds in Schenectady, NY about his fund's journey in covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and what other organizations can learn from hi
This episode is an audio read of a Word on Benefits blog post: : https://blog.ifebp.org/pbm-rebates-explainer/ Read Jenny's post and many other great blog posts at blog.ifebp.org
Let’s recap last year’s big benefit news and look at what’s ahead of us in 2026!
This episode is an audio read of a Word on Benefits blog post. Read the post here: https://blog.ifebp.org/executive-order-on-drug-discounts-has-uncertain-impact-on-employers-price-negotiations/ Read Jenny's post and many
Planning for retirement is more than just saving and investing money–there are many other things to consider as well, some of which may not be on your radar. So, we turned to Talking Benefits' own Julie Stich for some in
This week, Julie chats with special guest Paula Stop, Director of Total Rewards at The Fresh Market, about savings programs in a diverse workforce
The cost of cancer care is rising in the U.S. for patients and employers. Learn how those costs are shaping some U.S. employers' health care benefit offerings in this bonus episode. Read Rebecca's post and many other gre
This episode is an audio read of a Word on Benefits blog post at www.ifebp.org/blog To find more resources, including a template of a disaster recovery policy and sample documents, visit the Benefits Knowledge Center: ww
This week, Justin chats with special guest Michael Stoyanovich, Vice President and Senior Consultant in Segal’s Administration & Technology Consulting practice about the use of artificial intelligence in health plans.
The Big Beautiful Bill impacts employee benefits in a big way. We're sorting through it all from retirement plan changes to commuter reimbursements and more.
This week, Anne chats with special guest Dr. Tyler Amell, about the science behind the aging process .
This episode is an audio read of a Word on Benefits blog post. Read the post here: https://blog.ifebp.org/what-the-executive-order-increasing-pbm-fee-transparency-means-for-employers/ To find more resources, including a
In this episode we're talking to Chelsea Ryckis, President of Ethos Benefits on what it means to view your health plan through the eyes of a fiduciary and how that perspective could lead to savings and improved benefits
Anne and Julie discuss the complicated process of how a bill becomes a law.
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