Dear Colleagues, Healthcare is continuing to challenge employers with rising costs, complex benefit decision and a growing need to deliver better outcomes for employees. In this challenging environment, brokers play an important role in helping organizations understand their options and adopt strategies that prioritize both value and quality. This issue brings you
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Spotlight Interview: Perry Braun, President & CEO, Benefit Advisors Network
About Perry Braun, President & CEO With approximately 40 years in the employee benefits and healthcare industry, Perry Braun serves as President & CEO of the Benefit Advisors Network (BAN) and the National Benefits Center (NBC). Most recently, he was Alera Group’s Managing Director of Business Consulting. At Alera Group, Braun focused
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 11
April is Healthcare Thought Leadership and Innovation Month – Driving Change, Inspiring Innovation This April, the Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) invites you to celebrate Healthcare Thought Leadership and Innovation Month, a dedicated time to spotlight groundbreaking ideas and programs shaping the future of healthcare. Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Access Advocating for
Volume 4, Issue 10: Scott Lydon, Senior Vice President, Sales, Blackwell Captive Solutions Discusses Importance of Captives for Employers to Take Control of Healthcare Costs
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share part two of my article published in the April issue of The Self Insurer discussing the growth of value-based purchasing and contracting for cell & gene therapies. Please find this article in the Self-Insurer section of our website, where you can access my monthly articles written
Spotlight Interview: Scott Lydon, Senior Vice President, Sales, Blackwell Captive Solutions
About Scott Lydon, Senior Vice President, Sales Scott Lydon is an accomplished executive with a proven track record in strategic relationship development and management. With over 25 years of experience in the employee benefits sector, Scott has a deep understanding of the competitive insurance marketplace, delivering innovative strategies to lower healthcare
Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 10
Maternal Mortality Crisis Persists Despite Medical Advances By Giuliana Miranda medscape.com - In 2020, approximately 287,000 women worldwide died from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications, equivalent to one death every 2 minutes. Hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia, remain the leading causes of maternal mortality globally, highlighting persistent gaps in access to
April 2025: Part 2 – Growth of Value-Based Purchasing and Contracting for Cell & Gene Therapies
March 2025: Part 1 – Growth of Value-Based Purchasing and Contracting for Cell & Gene Therapies
Volume 4, Issue 9: Libby Heath, Chief Vitality Officer, VitalLife Discusses Expanding Access to Preventive & Regenerative Healthcare
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my recent article published in the February issue of The Self Insurer discussing how employers are navigating new frontiers in cell and gene therapy. Please find this article in the Self-Insurer section of our website, where you can access my monthly articles written for the publication. This
Spotlight Interview: Libby Heath, Chief Vitality Officer, VitalLife
About Libby Heath, Chief Vitality Officer With a foundation in economics and finance, a previous career in the pharmaceutical industry, and over 40 years of dedication to fitness and well-being, Libby uses an analytical approach to wellness. She believes that prioritizing health is the most valuable investment one can make. As