Sep 24, 202617 min
When a catastrophic claim hits, most plans are already behind and so are the brokers, TPAs, captives and stop-loss carriers supporting them. This week, Jim Carlson, VP, Head of Business Development, Self-Funded, and...
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Hosts Leigh Dill and Sally Pace bring brokers and employers a solid resource when it comes to uncovering what’s new, what’s needed, and what is happening now to allow for the best plan design possible.
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What is The Granite List Live about?
Hosts Leigh Dill and Sally Pace bring brokers and employers a solid resource when it comes to uncovering what’s new, what’s needed, and what is happening now to allow for the best plan design possible.
What has The Granite List Live covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What Claims Data Misses and What It's Costing Self-Funded Plans" (24 September 2026, 17 minutes), "The Unboring of Benefits" (9 September 2026, 16 minutes), and "Financial Wellness That Works" (27 August 2026, 19 minutes).
How often does The Granite List Live publish?
The Granite List Live publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Granite List Live?
Booking probability for The Granite List Live is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Granite List Live requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Granite List Live's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for The Granite List Live are Insurance Agencies & Brokers. The Granite List Live has a business audience.
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The Granite List Live is a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #159
The Unboring of Benefits
Sep 9, 202616 minA great benefits offering not only provides members with the solutions and support they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives, but it also must be easily accessible to members so that they can easily use them in a time...
Episode #158
Financial Wellness That Works
Aug 27, 202619 minIn this episode of The Granite List Live, David Stedman, CEO of BrightDime, joins host Sally Pace to explore the growing importance of financial wellness in today's workforce. As inflation, debt, and financial stress...
- Aug 13, 202627 min
GLP-1 therapies can help patients lose weight and improve health outcomes. But without positive and sustainable lifestyle changes, like proper nutrition, healthy cooking habits and movement, patients risk: Plateauing or...
Episode #156
Pets As The New Dependents
Jul 30, 202620 minThis week Aaron Oaks, CEO of United Pet Care, joins Sally on The Granite.List Live to discuss the shifting view and expectations around pets and their care. Pets are quickly becoming the new dependents in the workplace...
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Episode #155
PBM Reform: Make Way for Transparency
Jul 16, 202617 minThis week, Steven T. Boyd, Liviniti's EVP Business Development, joins Sally as they dive into one of the most significant shifts in pharmacy benefit management in decades, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026...
Episode #154
Building a Defensible Appeals Process
Jul 2, 202621 minWith the intensification of fiduciary scrutiny across the employee benefits landscape, self-funded employers are facing a new reality: the appeals process is no longer just an administrative function; it's a critical...
Episode #153
The Simple Button for Federal Tax Compliance
Jun 17, 202617 minFederal tax compliance in employee benefits is not optional; however, it does not have to be complicated. This week, host Sally Pace is joined by Sanju Sriram, CEO of Simple720, and Stuart Gibson, Tax Consultant, as...
Episode #152
The Hidden Barriers Impacting Women's Care
Jun 3, 202616 minThis week, Sally is joined by Kristen Nicholson, Chief Operating Officer of Comfort Imaging, as they dive into the barriers women face when trying to access a crucial aspect of care. Despite rapid advancements across...
Episode #151
Together Health: Rethinking Primary Care
May 20, 202618 minOn this week's episode of The Granite List.Live, Sally is joined by Huy Tran, Founder and CEO of Together Health, and together they dive into the challenges of today's healthcare system as well as how to create a better...
- May 6, 202618 min
The No Suprises Act (NSA) was designed to protect patients from unexpected and surprise medical bills. However, for health plans, it’s created a complex and evolving landscape of disputes, compliance requirements and...
Episode #149
Smarter Members, Smarter Utilization
Apr 21, 202625 minEmergency room visits are one of the most misunderstood and expensive drivers of employer healthcare spend. In this week's episode of The Granite List.Live, Sally is joined by Al Lewis, Founder and Quizmeister-in-Chief...
Episode #148
Bending Pharmacy Spend
Apr 8, 202619 minOn this week’s episode of The Granite List. Live, Sally is joined by Anthony Hartley, Co-Founder and CEO of Patient Advisor LLC, as they dive into the hidden driver of pharmacy spend. Patients with autoimmune conditions...
- Mar 26, 202623 min
In this week's episode of The Granite List. Live, Sally is joined by Ryan Rice and Jake Goll of Prism Health Group as they dive into Prism's new clinical performance engine, Spectra. Designed to enhance pharmacy...
Episode #146
Leading Innovation in Musculoskeletal Care
Feb 25, 202617 minThis week, Jessica Landin, CEO of Vori Health, joins The Granite List.Live to share Vori Health's innovative approach to musculoskeletal (MSK) care. With a physician-led, hybrid-care model, Vori Health provides patients...
- Feb 24, 202626 min
Paid leave isn't just a benefit—it's a strategic investment in your most valuable asset: your people. On this week's episode of The Granite List.Live, Sally is joined by Grace Erickson, VP of Revenue for Cocoon...
Episode #144
GLP-1s for Employers: Navigating What’s Next
Jan 26, 202617 minThis week on The Granite List.Live, Sally is joined by Jessica Lea, PharmD and CEO of Tria Health, as they dive into the fast-changing landscape of GLP-1 medications for obesity and diabetes. Jessica shares her insight...
Episode #143
The Price Isn't Right?
Jan 5, 202629 minThis week, Ron Peck, Chief Legal Officer for The Phia Group joins Leigh on The Granite List.Live. The Phia Group is a health care and benefits cost containment expert, servicing employers and insurance carriers - as...
- Dec 29, 202521 min
This week, Justin Zimmerman, Sales and Business Development, Work Right NW, joins the Granite List.Live to share his insight on Work Right NW's total worker health approach. As a leader in industrial sports medicine...
Episode #141
On-Demand Benefits Access
Dec 2, 202523 minAs 2025 comes to a close, Alycia Riedl, Immediate Past President of NABIP, joins Sally to discuss the biggest trends in employee engagement, the importance of access for employer-sponsored health plans, and solutions to...
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